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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 30 July 2015
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 30 JULY 2015
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor N Playford, Mayor
Councillor B Abbot
Councillor S Bolton
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor F Pardon
Councillor T Wellington
Councillor F Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
A Rogers, Director Community Services
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
M Drydale, Director Planning & Infrastructure
D Iezzi, Executive Manager
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 6.00pm.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 29 June 2015 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 2 July 2015 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
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Section 3
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3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Cr Playford moved the following motion:
1 NATIONAL HERITAGE LISTING FOR COOLOOLA REGION
That Council write to the Australian Heritage Council requesting that all of Lot 7 MCH
4562 – Reserve for Aircraft Landing Ground be included in the National Heritage
Listing for the Cooloola Region.
Carried.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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Section 4
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5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
21 JULY 2015 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
Other Councillors in Attendance: Cr Frank Wilkie
The following Recommendations from the Infrastructure & Services Committee
were adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Abbot
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 21 July 2015 be adopted.
Carried.
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
That Council note the report by the Director, Planning and Infrastructure to the
Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on
operations of the Planning and Infrastructure Department for the period 1 March 2015 to 30
June 2015.
2 PARK ROAD BOARDWALK - DESIGN PRINCIPLES
That Council note the report by Project Manager and Designer - Projects to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and;
A. Approve the objectives for the project as set out in the report;
B. Note that staff will re-establish the Project Reference Group used for the previously
constructed stages of the Park Road Boardwalk; and
C. Authorise staff to engage with the Project Reference Group to further develop
concept designs and to bring those designs to a future Council meeting prior to
proceeding to detailed design.
3 TRAFFIC ADVISORY SPEED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 2015
That Council note the report by the Technical Officer, Transport and Traffic to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 detailing the key
outcomes of the Noosa Traffic Advisory Committee and Speed Management Committee
meeting dated 18 June 2015.
4 RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS, BLANFORDS COURT
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and resolve to retain the spelling of Blanfords
Court.
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Section 5
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5 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the operations of
the Community Services Department for the period 1 April 2015 to 30 June 2015.
6 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE (NAC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure
& Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the activities of
the Noosa Aquatic Centre to 30 June 2015.
7 THE J AND BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE
2015
That Council note the report by The J Coordinator to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015.providing an update on the activities of The J and
Bicentennial Community Centre to 30 June 2015.
8 NOOSA COMMUNITY CARE UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Community Care Coordinator to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on
the activities of Noosa Community Care to 30 June 2015.
9 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE (NLC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure
& Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the activities of
the Noosa Leisure Centre to 30 June 2015.
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Section 6
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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
21 JULY 2015 – Crs. Joe Jurisevic (Chair), Noel Playford, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
Other Councillors in Attendance: Nil
The following Recommendations from the Planning & Infrastructure Committee
were adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wellington
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 21 July 2015 be adopted.
Carried.
1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR AN
ENTERTAINMENT & DINING BUSINESS - TYPE 1 FOOD & BEVERAGES AT 2/18
DUKE STREET SUNSHINE BEACH (MCU15/0029)
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0029 for a
Development Permit for Entertainment & Dining Business Type 1 - Food & Beverages
situated at Common Property & Unit 2, 18 Duke Street Sunshine Beach and approve the
application in accordance with the conditions contained in the Planning & Organisation
Committee Agenda dated 21 July 2015.
2 FURTHER REPORT - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (SERVICE STATION, SHOP, FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT, CAR WASH, SELF STORAGE FACILITY AND TOURIST PARK AT 125
MYALL STREET COOROY (MCU14/0056)
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
3 REQUEST TO CHANGE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR A MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS TYPE 1 WAREHOUSE (SELF
STORAGE FACILITY) & OPERATIONAL WORKS SIGNAGE AT 64-66 RENE STREET,
NOOSAVILLE (MCU14/0049.01)
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 regarding Application No. MCU14/0049.01 for a
Request to Change an Existing Development Approval situated at 64-66 Rene Street,
Noosaville and agree to issue a pre-request response generally in accordance with the
following:
A. Amend Conditions 2 & 6 to read as follows:
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally
comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed
below and are as amended by the conditions herein.
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Section 7
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
11065-C-12 A Fire Truck Turning Movement 17/03/15
OGSS-001-01 G Site Plan Stage 2 18/9/14
OGSS-001-02 G Stage 2 Basement Floor Plan 18/9/14
OGSS-001-03 G Stage 3 Ground Floor Plan 18/9/14
OGSS-001-04 G Stage 3 Level 1 Floor Plan 18/9/14
OGSS-001-05 G Stage 3 Level 2 Floor Plan 18/9/14
OGSS-001-06 G Elevations 1 & 2 18/9/14
OGSS-001-07 G Elevations 3 & 4 18/9/14
OGSS-001-08 G Sections A-A & B-B 18/9/14
OGSS-001-09 G Basement Location Plan 18/9/14
6. The maximum height of the development must not exceed Reduced Level
19.96 AHD.
B. Delete Condition 7.
C. Add a new condition to read:
The fire truck parking area at the rear of the building must be kept clear and
accessible at all times for emergency vehicles.
4 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHOPS AND OFFICES
SITUATED AT 2 EMERALD STREET, COOROY - MCU14/0091
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 regarding Application No. MCU14/0091 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Retail Business Type 2 – Shops (x3)
and Commercial Business Type 1 – Offices (x 3) situated at 2 Emerald Street, Cooroy and
approve the application in accordance with the conditions contained in the Planning &
Organisation Committee Agenda dated 21 July 2015.
5 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A SERVICE
AND UTILITY TYPE 3 (TOWER) AT 249 SCHREIBERS ROAD, COORAN (MCU15/0034)
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0034 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Service and Utility Type 3 (Tower)
situated at 249 Schreibers Road, Cooran and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the conditions contained in the Planning
& Organisation Committee Agenda dated 21 July 2015.
B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The telecommunications facility will provide coverage for the NBN fixed wireless
network, allowing for the delivery of higher speed data to rural residential
households in the Cooran area; and
2. The proposal will not significantly impact on the visual or residential amenity of
the locality as it is to be located near existing infrastructure, and is screened by
existing vegetation.
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Section 8
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6 PROPOSED KOALA OFFSET PLANTING ASSOCIATED WITH BRUCE HIGHWAY
UPGRADE
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Cr Wellington disagrees with the recommendation
7 NOOSA KOALA CONSERVATION POLICY
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and:
A. Thank the public submitters and key stakeholders for contributing to the development
of the Noosa Koala Conservation Policy;
B. Adopt the Noosa Koala Conservation Policy provided at Attachment 2 to the report;
and
C. Commence the development of a Shire-wide Koala Conservation Plan to implement
the policy.
8 WALLACE PARK FLYING FOXES
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and:
A. Engage an experienced consultant to develop a site based Flying Fox Management
Plan for Wallace Park Bushland Reserve and allocate $7,000 for its preparation at
the next budget review; and
B. Report the Flying Fox Management recommendations to a future Council meeting.
9 PROPOSED PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENTS
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and:
A. Agree to change the proposed amendments to the Planning Scheme in accordance
with the Minister’s instructions and as outlined in the report; and
B. Authorise the commencement of public consultation on the proposed Planning
Scheme amendments in accordance with the requirements of Statutory Guideline
02/14 Making and Amending Local Planning Instruments.
10 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on operations of
the Corporate Services Department for the period 1 April 2015 to 30 June 2015.
11 INTERIM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - JUNE 2015
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing the interim June 2015
monthly financial performance report for the 2014/15 financial year.
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Section 9
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12 AMENDMENT TO 2015-16 GENERAL COST RECOVERY AND COMMERCIAL FEES
AND CHARGES SCHEDULES
That Council note the report by the Financial Accountant to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and adopt the additional General Cost Recovery
and Commercial Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report.
13 PROPOSED TENURE RENEWALS - COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and:
A. Authorise the CEO to enter into tenure renewal negotiations with all community
organisations outlined in Attachment 1 to the report in accordance with the
Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy; and
B. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of the leases under Section 236
(1) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the leases are to community
organisations.
14 EXTENDED TRADING HOURS
That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to write
to the Industrial Registrar at the Queensland Industrial Commission advising of Council’s
opposition to Application TH/2014/23 by the National Retail Association.
15 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on operations of the Executive
Office for the period 1 April to 30 June 2015.
16 COUNCIL POLICY REVIEW UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and repeal the following Council Policies that
transferred to Noosa Council under the Local Government (De-amalgamation
Implementation) Regulation 2013:
A. Markets Policy;
B. Mayoral and Councillor Discretionary Funding;
C. Business Investment Policy;
D. Community Gardens Policy; and
E. Installation of an election advertising device.
17 ENVIRONMENT LEVY - OFFER TO
PURCHASE LAND
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – P&O Committee requested staff to draft a revised
recommendation
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Section 10
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
27 JULY 2015 - Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Noel Playford and Tony Wellington
The following Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted
without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The General Committee recommendations dated 27 July 2015 be adopted.
Carried.
1 FURTHER REPORT - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (SERVICE STATION, SHOP, FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT, CAR WASH, SELF STORAGE FACILITY AND TOURIST PARK AT 125
MYALL STREET COOROY (MCU14/0056)
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and refuse Application No. MCU14/0056 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Premises for a Mixed Use Development
comprising: Retail Business Type 5 - Vehicle Uses (Service Station & Car Wash),
Entertainment & Dining Business Type 1 - Food & Beverages (Fast Food Restaurant),
Retail Business Type 2 – Shop (Convenience Retail), Industrial Business Type 1 –
Warehouse (Self-Storage Facility), Visitor Accommodation Type 2 - Caravan Park (Tourist
Park), situated at 125 Myall St, Cooroy for the following reasons:
1. The development raises significant conflicts with The Noosa Plan and its land use
intent for the rural zone and water supply catchment area.
2. The development represents a substantial expansion of Cooroy’s commercial
precincts that will further disperse and fragment its business centre, which is
undesirable.
3. The development will compound existing traffic problems at the Myall Street & Elm
Street intersection, which is undesirable.
4. The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient grounds exist to overcome the
development’s conflicts with The Noosa Plan, with only low to moderate overall need
apparent for the development.
2 PROPOSED KOALA OFFSET PLANTING ASSOCIATED WITH BRUCE HIGHWAY
UPGRADE
That Council note the report by the Manager, Planning & Environment to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and agree to write to the Department
of Transport and Main Roads requesting that:
A. The Department provide a commitment that koala habitat offset plantings associated
with the Bruce Highway upgrade clearing in Noosa Shire be fully located within the
Noosa Shire;
B. The Department consult with Noosa Council if further offset planting sites are
required to meet their koala habitat offset obligations;
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Section 11
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C. The Department reconsider the proposed koala habitat offset sites adjacent to the
Bruce Highway and consult with Noosa Council on the location of appropriate offset
sites that will result in a net benefit to koalas;
D. That such koala habitat offset sites under consideration not be restricted to
Department owned land; and
E. The koala habitat offset areas be protected from future development impacts on
habitat by permanently securing the sites for conservation purposes in accordance
with the Offsets for Net Gain of Koala Habitat in South East Queensland Policy.
3 ENVIRONMENT LEVY - OFFER TO PURCHASE LAND
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and agree to:
A. Advise the owner of Lot 2 SP265110 that Council declines the offer to purchase the
property due to the price at which the land was offered for sale and that Council will
be seeking an independent valuation of Lot 2SP265110 and the adjoining Lot 25
SP104706; and
B. Engage an independent valuer to undertake valuations of Lot 2SP265110 and Lot
25SP104706.
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Section 12
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6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
7 PETITIONS
Nil.
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 27 August 2015 at the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 6.07pm.
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