Falk-Submission

Noosa Council

9 Pelican St

Tewantin Q 4565

By Email [email protected]

Dear Assessment Manager
RE: MCU/22/0201 — 34 Elm St, Cooroy — Proposed Car Wash in Cooroy

| am writing in support of the proposed car wash in Cooroy. As a resident of Cooroy since 2015, |
possess a good understanding of the town dynamic and social fabric including how it has grown and
evolved especially over the last few years. Some social additions to the town have been
overwhelmingly positive such as the Adventure Playground and Botanic Garden improvements,
however, there is never going to be a development, without concerns. Therefore, | have attempted
below to offer my opinion across some of the main assessment criteria, as well as considering the
arguments from residents who are opposed.

My background, | worked in a town planning firm on the Gold Coast 15 years ago with a company
called Urban Planning Services — they are still in operation as a leading firm specialising in major
projects. For the last 15 years, | have worked as a Business Broker and run a chamber of commerce. |
am also a nearby property owner at 8 / 13 Kauri Street Cooroy.

My assessment of the project is as follows:-

Amenity — | think the design is tasteful, fresh and in keeping with the amenity of the area. The
softening of the landscaping and well articulated form does not make it look too industrial. It fits with
the character of the location and surrounds.

Demand — Cooroy is significantly busier than several years ago. | believe the timing of this proposal is
an ideal commensurate with the growing need for this service. Furthermore, a Car Wash is an essential
service as a cleaning business. Additionally, there is no other car wash in Cooroy, placing a special
need upon this proposal in particular to be delivered. | feel we are fortunate to have someone
prepared to invest in such a facility that is certainly needed.

Convenience — It is highly inconvenient for me to wash my car at home due to the fact I live ina complex
with no where to do it other than in a busy common area. Hence, | am a car wash user and the closest
one is at Noosaville, where | note there are two approved relatively close together. | used to frequent
the one in the industrial area until the new one went in next to Bunnings. Being on a main road, this
one was more convenient to use. Alternatively, | use the one at the Sunshine Plaza from time to time
which is very good but quite far to commute to. Therefore, having a car wash at Cooroy would be
highly convenient for residents and potentially save them from unnecessary travel.

Location — There should be a great amount of emphasis placed on this point in my opinion. Firstly,
Cooroy is an ideal location for a car wash given the road network and movements of commuters in and
out of Cooroy from neighbouring suburbs. Furthermore, Cooroy | have noticed acts as a de-facto
interchange with north and south bound commuters coming and going on to or off the M1 and into
Noosa or Cooroy itself - in addition to servicing the neighbouring suburbs.