Objection Multispan · MCU13/0092

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3. The Sunshine Coast Council Open Space Strategy 2011 identifies that
“Peregian Beach locality area is generally under provided for with
recreational parks”(2011:35).

The loss of existing open space zoned land in this precinct would have a
negative impact on the overall Open Space Strategy as adopted by Council
as well as reducing open space land that has been identified as being needed
for the well being of the community and future generations.

4. Increased safety risk to all pedestrians in Rufous Street and the
surrounding access areas, including children riding their bikes and walking to
the Kindy or to school buses on David Low Way.

The applicant's noise report states that all loading and service activities on
site are to be limited between the hours of 7am and 6pm. Approval of the
proposed development would result in a dramatic increase in traffic volumes
along Rufous Street and heavy service vehicles, including semi trailers, would
be forced to share the street with Kindergarten families during drop off and
pick up times. The kindergarten and community and sports groups who utilise
Rufous street on a regular basis will be detrimentally affected by the additional
heavy vehicles.

5. The likelihood of overflow into the Kindergarten and Veggie Village car
parks from the proposed shopping complex will have an adverse effect on
parking in the area. Apart from the nuisance of taking up parking spaces at
peak times, which are already inadequate, there is the safety concern that
customers of the shopping complex may not have the same mindfulness as
Kindergarten parents when reversing out of their car park.

Furthermore, in the absence of any detail regarding the extent of works
required to Rufous Street and in the absence of any detailed designs on the
stated required upgrading of Woodland Drive and David Low Way
intersection, we remain concerned about traffic congestion, lack of flow and
pedestrian safety.

That the applicant doesn't see the need for separate pedestrian paths within
the proposed car park, as requested by council, highlights a low priority for
pedestrian safety. A dedicated footpath from a busy car park to a shopping
complex is imperative for the safe passage of toddlers, prams, small children
and the elderly in particular.




         ph 07 5448 2967 fax 07 5448 2417 post po box 2, Peregian Beach 4573
         www.altum.com.au ACN 123 691 556 BSA Lic. No. 1114017

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6. The needs assessment report indicates that the applicant sees a need for a
supermarket to service the Peregian Beach area, stating that there is no
suitably zoned parcels of land of sufficient size to accommodate a
supermarket. The report fails to acknowledge the existing approval at 215
David Low Way which has approval for 387 square metres of retail and could
easily accommodate a supermarket to assist in meeting the needs of the
Peregian Beach locals.

The report falsely states that the Friendly Grocer is no longer in operation. To
the contrary, this convenience store continues to provide a valuable service to
locals.

7. The report does not demonstrate the need for any additional shops.
Instead, the "mix of Specialty Shops" listed as potential tenants, appear to be
almost exact duplicates of the types of shops already in existence and well
established within the Peregian Village. This demonstrates the applicant's
wish to create a "new neighbourhood centre". This will further undermine the
intent of the existing village centre which seeks to create a public place and
sense of community.

The Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Plan state of Peregian Beach:
- a wide range of local Retail, Commercial and Entertainment and Dining Uses
within the neighbourhood centre serves the immediate needs of the residents
and visitors of the locality;
- the neighbourhood centre provides an informal village-like atmosphere, with
a low key, attractive and safe village square that engenders a 'sense of place'
and a public focus for the local community interaction and activity.
A new neighbourhood centre would diffuse and detract from the original
village centre and duplicate shops and services.

8. The site is located within a precinct that is used for open space,
recreational and community purposes including the Peregian Veggie Village
Community Gardens, Peregian Tennis Club, Peregian Community Centre,
Peregian Community Kindergarten and the Di Hurst Oval. All these facilities
are well established and well utilised by the community. The introduction of a
development for pure commercial use will have a negative impact on our local
Peregian families as well as other current low key users of Rufous Street in
terms of community cohesion, traffic, safety, car parking, noise and growth of
community and recreational activities.




         ph 07 5448 2967 fax 07 5448 2417 post po box 2, Peregian Beach 4573
         www.altum.com.au ACN 123 691 556 BSA Lic. No. 1114017

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     Please contact me with any further queries about this objection.


     Yours sincerely,




Robert McCready
Altum Constructions
4/8 Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach
Mobile: 0409 276 409
Email: [email protected]




               ph 07 5448 2967 fax 07 5448 2417 post po box 2, Peregian Beach 4573
               www.altum.com.au ACN 123 691 556 BSA Lic. No. 1114017