PM Submission Object - Mark Wedemeyer - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

       6) Substantially increased traffic and congestion:
           During construction, as standing traffic queues currently form at all accesses to the roundabout,
             particularly at daily peak times, exacerbated further during school and public holidays.
           The proposed development risks being a significant source of additional congestion and given the
             layout/landform, all but impossible to mitigate in the future.

       7) Diminished Foreground Vistas:
           Views of the wetland and its vegetation across Noosa National Park-Emu Swamp Section to Mt
             Cooroy will be diminished or lost, to the Development’s bulky projected heights.
           Council needs to ensure height specifications are accurate and the current expansive views are
             maintained.
           This is a lost opportunity to protect and showcase the intent of Noosa’s slogan Different by Nature by
             altering design to protect the invaluable amenity of open space and community vistas.

       8) Lack of Amenity:
           Density of buildings and infrastructure within the precinct, the provision of scarce green
             space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to sunlight and natural breezes, the public access
             pathway between two-story buildings provides little passive surveillance, particularly at night.
           Light pollution will impact adversely on Peregian’s night sky, particularly with the density planned for
             this site.

       9) Lack of Community Consultation:
           The planners of this development have failed to work with the community, in consultation with
             Noosa Council’s Master Plan for Rufous Street and the adjoining laneway to add to the amenity.
           The north western corner’s existing vegetation could include green space/parkland to develop the
             precinct for visitors and local community and make genuine connections between Rufous Street
             /laneway with this development. Instead, it separates itself from the village feel, in fact opposes the
             local residential community and village activities associated with the function and interaction of
             Veggie Village, Tennis Club, Kindergarten and Community House, all nearby neighbours of the
             planned development.
           This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who reside and those who choose this
             relaxed pedestrian location. It delivers undesirable urban density that’s aesthetically inconsistent with
             Peregian’s much sought after open space links, relaxed village character and community
             engagement.

       I urge Noosa Council to protect and retain the village of Peregian Beach, to stand strong behind the intent
       of the Noosa Town Plan and refuse this Development Application.

       Mark Wedemeyer
       11 Petrel Street
       Peregian Beach 4573
       [email protected]
       25th April 2017




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Version: 1, Version Date: 26/04/2017