Council Report - MCU18 0204 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING BUSINES

               SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                           5 JUNE 2019


               public amenities which has resulted in a number of developments with a plot ratio that exceeds
               the current scheme plot ratio.
               The existing approval for the site permits a plot ratio of 1.71:1. The current plans provide for
               472m2 of gross floor area which equates to a plot ratio of 1.74:1. The proposed plot ratio is
               excessive, inconsistent with the scale of surrounding development, and significantly exceeds the
               plot ratios of buildings approved under the Superseded Planning Scheme bonus provisions. It is
               noted that the application does not provide for any public benefit. The proposed plot ratio results
               in a building which presents an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties, roads and
               other areas in vicinity of the site.
               Car Parking
               On 22 February 1972, Council approved the existing development (currently ‘Friendly Grocer’)
               without the provision of any onsite car parking. A condition of approval was included for a
               minimum of 12 car parking spaces to be provided within 70 feet of the development.
               Based on the current planning scheme requirements the previous use of the site for a
               convenience shop required 15.2 car parking spaces.
               The following table assess the current application against the car parking requirements within the
               Noosa Plan

                          Use                        Scheme Requirement                           Amount required

               Commercial Business      1 space per 20m2 of use area                            86m2 of use area = 4.3
                 Type 1 - Office

                Retail Business Type    1 space per 20m2 , or part thereof, of use area for    141m2 of use area = 7.7
                 2 – Shop & Salon       areas up to 100m2 (excluding outdoor dining
                                        area); AND
                                        1 space per 15m2 or part thereof of use area for
                                        areas in excess of 100m2 (excluding outdoor
                                        dining area); AND
                                        1 space per 10m2 or part thereof of any outdoor
                                        dining area on the property

                 Entertainment &        1 space per 10m2 , or part thereof, of use area        111m2 of use area = 5.55
               Dining Type 1 – Food     and outdoor dining area (excluding kitchen and
                   & Beverages          food storage areas) on the property except where
                                        located within the Business Centre Zone,
                                        Neighbourhood Centre Zone or Village Mix Zone
                                        where 1 space per 20m2 applies

                                                                                              TOTAL = 17.5 spaces

               A total of 17.5 spaces are triggered which exceeds the scheme requirements for the convenience
               store use by 2.3 spaces, no additional car parking is proposed. Given the current high demand
               for car parking in this area any variation to the car parking requirements is not considered
               appropriate. Furthermore, given the applicant suggests the deck could accommodate up to 70
               people the proposed development is also likely to generate significantly more car parking
               demand than provided for by the above rates.
               Works in road reserve
               The site plan includes proposed works in the road reserve which include the relocation of the
               ‘whale table’ and bench seat. The plans make reference to separate footpath dining applications
               for areas to the north, east and west of the building. These plans have been reviewed by
               Council’s Infrastructure Services department who have raised concern with the proposed new
               location of the ‘whale table’, due to its size and form there are no identified alternate sites to its
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