Martoo Response to NC IR · MCU17/0044

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It is noted that the existing heavy structural supports, landscape garden and diagonal facade is totally
inconsistent with the surrounding streetscape which provides for shop fronts to the front boundary and no
landscaping.


Item 2: Provide information as to what landscaping changes will occur as a result of the renovations
and where necessary superimpose on the plans as requested in Item 1 of this request.

Applicant’s Response to Item 2: Please find attached correspondence from the project architect Peter
Thompsett of Thompsett Architecture which outlines the new landscaped measures proposed. As
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detailed the existing landscape area comprises 27m of soft landscaping. As part of the proposal
landscaping is to be provided as follows:

    •    Entry Planter
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         Horizontal planting bed measuring 7x2 =14 m .

    •    Entry Green Wall
         Green wall located above the entry planter. The overall length is 7 metres with the height
         varying from 2.70 at Level 1, to 4.50 at street level. Refer F02.

    •    Vehicular Green Wall
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         Length 6.0 metres. Height 3.5 metres = 21m . We are able to get decent light to this wall by
         raising the pedestrian canopy and constructing it out of translucent materials.

    •    Proposed Tree.
         There is pavement space in this area for another tree. We propose a shade tree and public bench,
         in keeping with the Junction streetscape.

The proposed works will create a more attractive, interesting and active street front than the existing space
and building and should be approved.

The applicant considers that they have now responded to Council’s information request. The Decision
Making Period has therefore commenced and we request that your Council proceeds with its assessment of
the application as soon as possible in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

Please contact our Sunshine Coast office if you require any further information and/or clarification.


Yours faithfully,




Nadine Gorton
Senior Planner
martoo consulting pty ltd