2022-05-16 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                       16 MAY 2022


   b)    Infrastructure activities are visually integrated with their natural, rural or urban setting
         and do not adversely affect the amenity of the major road network, surrounding
         sensitive land uses or the rural or residential amenity enjoyed by residents
         and visitors to Noosa.
   c)    Infrastructure activities do not adversely impact upon community wellbeing and does
         not pose a threat to public health and safety.
   d)    Where practicable, infrastructure activities are integrated and co-located with other
         compatible uses and facilities.
   e)    The design of infrastructure activities incorporates convenient and safe access to the
         facility.
   The proposed satellite dish and housing is to be integrated into a site that is a recognised
   communications facility and is considered to not adversely impact upon community wellbeing
   and is appropriately designed and therefore complies with Overall outcome (2) c) & d) of the
   Infrastructure Activities Code.
   Two rural driveways access the site from the east and the north. It is understood both access
   points are required to accommodate some heavy vehicles that can safely exit the site in a
   safe manner, which complies with Overall outcome e) of the Infrastructure Activities Code.
   The applicant provided a landscaping concept plan that provides screening to the proposed
   infrastructure and some to the existing exchange building. Refer to Figure 7 – Landscaping
   Concept Plan.




                                  Figure 7 – Landscaping Concept Plan

   The entire site and existing infrastructure is highly visible from the street, and overall the site
   presents as a utility site situated in a residential area, and is considered to make little
   contribution to the character of the area. Therefore, in order to meet the character and
   amenity elements in the Overall outcomes of the relevant codes, enhance the green back
   drop to Mt Cooroora, and improve the aesthetics to the street and adjoining property, it is
   recommended that additional planting and street trees be conditioned to screen the
   infrastructure from the street and surrounding property.
   The proposed infrastructure meets the setback requirements under the Infrastructure
   Activities Code and the recommended landscaping will meet the amenity and character
   requirements under the relevant Codes in Noosa Plan.



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