2017-02-16 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                      16 FEBRUARY 2017


    Building Better Regions Fund
    The Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) is an Australian Government grants program
    which provides funding for infrastructure projects and community investment outside the
    major capital cities. Its aim is to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger
    regional communities. The current grant round opened on 18 January 2017 and closes on
    28 February 2017.
    Eligible projects must be completed by 31 December 2019 and in order to be considered
    for funding need to have all the necessary approvals and funding committed (i.e. be shovel
    ready). The maximum grant amount from the BBRF is $10 million with funding being
    allocated on a dollar for dollar basis.

    Proposed BBRF Application
    The Rufous St Project Control Group discussed the possibility of making an application to
    the current BBRF funding round at its meeting on 11 February 2017. As it appears that the
    project meets all of the BBRF eligibility criteria the PCG agreed unanimously to recommend
    to Council that it approve making a grant application for approximately $4 million dollars
    which will allow Council to expand the Digital Hub complex, relocate the Peregian
    Community House and complete the landscaping works for Peregian Green.

    Previous Council Consideration
    Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 21 July 2016, Item 4, Page 6
    DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OFFICES, NEW
    COMMUNITY HOUSE, RESTAURANT & SPORT AND RECREATION USES AND
    BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT AT 253 & 255 DAVID LOW WAY AND 5-7 RUFOUS ST,
    PEREGIAN BEACH MCU16/0044 / REC16/0009
    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Application No. MCU16/0044 & REC16/
    for a Development Permit for Commercial Business Type 1 (Office), Wellbeing Type 2
    (Social), Entertainment and Dining Business Type 1 (Food and Beverages), Open Space
    Type 1 (Sport & recreation) and Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) situated at
    253 & 255 David Low Way and 5-7 Rufous Street, Peregian Beach and:
    A.   Approve the Material Change of Use application (MCU16/0044) in accordance with
         the conditions contained in the Planning & Environment Committee Agenda dated 12
         July 2016;
    B.   Approve the Reconfiguring a Lot application (REC16/0009) in accordance with the
         conditions contained in the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda dated 12
         July 2016;
    C.   Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
         the Planning Scheme:
         1.    The development meets emerging community needs for co-work spaces and
               digital industries.
         2.    The development provides new start-up, incubation, networking                    and
               development opportunities for Noosa business and community uses.
         3.    The community based development aligns with the intent of the site’s
               community zoning and retains significant open space and recreational areas.
         4.    The development is consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Rufous Street
               Precinct Master Plan.
         5.    The development will not adversely impact on existing residential or commercial
               uses.

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