Objection Multispan · MCU13/0092

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.




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