L21 Add reps to conditions V2

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     The proposed operational finishing time of 10.30pm therefore severely impacts on the dining
     experience of these diners.

 16. Most patrons generally accept a 12 midnight closing time. A 10.30pm finishing time for a tourist area
     is not well accepted by patrons.

 17. Wednesday and Thursday night during non school holidays have become busy period as patrons
     avoid the larger groups or functions that occur on Friday and Saturday night. The 10pm finishing time
     again places an unrealistic time frame on diners to order and finish their meal and well as savouring
     the atmosphere of the locality.

 18. Patrons who have had a positive dining experience are generally content and will leave the area in a
     quieter mode.

 19. Functions including the wedding and corporate markets are a significant part of the existing Rickys
     Restaurant operations. Rickys can hold both small and large functions and provides a unique
     waterfront location for such activities. It is noted that there are limited places in Noosa that can
     provide such a waterfront experience and this area of the business has been growing. Due to the
     numbers of patrons involved with functions, the turn around is not as quick and a 10pm or 10.30pm
     finishing time does not provide a professional or relaxing dining experience.

 20. The proposed 10pm and 10.30pm finishing times is likely to detrimentally impact on the existing and
     future businesses and as a result the local economy. This market makes a significant contribution to
     the economy of the area as it provides employment, generates sales of local produce and supports
     local accommodation houses.


 Tourism

 21. As indicated by the Noosa Plan the Quamby Place Neighbourhood Centre is a focal point for the
     local and visiting community in terms of services and facilities. The area is currently used by both
     locals and visitors with the area to the west and immediately east and south predominantly providing
     visitor accommodation in the form of units and resort developments. The centre is also in proximity to
     the tourist areas of Hastings Street and Noosa River which combines to create a unique commercial
     area. This is significant in terms of the perceived normal operations of the area. The site is not
     located in a conventional residential area and therefore surrounding landowners will be aware of the
     existing commercial activities that occur in the area.

 22. The site and outdoor dining area are unique in providing a dining experience with park and river
     views.

 23. Southern visitors generally eat later as they tend to stay outdoors (on the beach) till sundown and
     then prepare for dining.

 24. The hours of operation will result in patrons who come in for an 8pm booking being told that they may
     have to finish early or be reseated resulting in a negative dining experience.

 25. Interstate visitors and Southern visitors tend to eat later as experienced in European countries.

 26. Visitors see Noosa as a cosmopolitan locality with the Official Tourism Noosa websites promoting a
     ‘cosmopolitan lifestyle’ and ‘inspired dining scene’. Visitors therefore expect a dining experience that
     reflects this ‘scene’. Closing restaurants at 10.00 and 10.30 during the week does not promote a
     positive experience and is a retrograde step with regard to dining opportunities in the area.

Compliance

 27. The Decision Notice issued by Sunshine Coast Council included condition 12 which states:

     Where a complaint (other than a frivolous or vexatious complaint) is made to Council about noise
     from the approved use areas, Council may require the operator or site management entity to do the
     following: