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Appendix B - Code Compliance · MCU16/0117

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Table 11.13

Specific Outcomes                                 Probable Solutions     Assessment

11.9 Effects of Use

Amenity                                           No solution provided   O1 Complies
O1 Uses are located, designed and operated to                            The proposed 4 unit development will not cause
avoid significant adverse changes to the light,                          significant impacts to the surrounding area.
air quality, noise, accessibility or other
conditions enjoyed by users of associated,
adjoining or nearby uses.

Scenic amenity                                    No solution provided   O2 Not Applicable
O2 Important scenic vistas including those to
and from Mt Cooroy, Mt Tinbeerwah and Black
Mountain are protected and uninterrupted to
maintain aesthetic and cultural values of the
natural landscape.


Major road network                                No solution provided   O3 Not Applicable
O3 The function of, and visual amenity and
character surrounding the, major road network,                           The does a road within the Major Road Network.
including Diamond St, Cooroy–Noosa Road,
Belli Creek Road and Lake Macdonald Drive is
protected and enhanced.


Laneways                                          No solution provided   O4-O5 Complies
O4 Uses do not diminish the ability of laneways
to—                                                                      The proposal provides safe and convenient access
a) relieve traffic on streets;                                           form a Diamond Lane.
b) provide convenient and safe rear access to
premises; and
c) add to the heritage character of Cooroy;

AND


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O5 Access for new uses is only taken off a
laneway where upgrading works are carried out
to the laneway to enable the laneway to
accommodate the anticipated levels of traffic.


6.10 Built Form

Density                                            No solution provided   O6 Complies
O6 The density of development within the site                             The planning scheme does not provide specific
area—                                                                     density requirements for the Open Space Recreation
a) is compatible with surrounding development;                            Zone. However, the proposed development provides
                                                                          a population density of 13.2 persons, which complies
and
                                                                          with density requirements for the Semi-Attached and
b) does not exceed—                                                       Attached Housing Zones.
i. For the Semi-Attached Housing Zone- 1                                  The proposed density will therefore be compatible
dwelling unit per 400m2 of site area with a                               with development in the surrounding area in
maximum population density of 100 persons per                             accordance with Specific Outcome O6.
hectare;
ii. For the Attached Housing Zone- maximum
population density of 100 persons per hectare;
iii. For the Business Centre Zone a maximum
population density of 100 persons per hectare;
iv. for the Community Services Zone maximum
population density of 320 persons per hectare
exclusively for the purposes of Residential Aged
Care and 160 persons per hectare for any other
form of Retirement & Special Needs Housing;
and
c) has a low site impact to enhance the
opportunity to maintain natural site
characteristics, including native vegetation and
natural landforms.



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Height                                                                                               Complies
O7 Buildings and other structures—                 S8.1 Buildings and other structures have a        O7 The proposed development will have a maximum
a) are low rise and present a building height      maximum building height of—                       height of 2 storeys and 8m as specified in the
consistent with structures on adjoining and                                                          development control parameters on the site plan.
surrounding premises;                              a) if in the Rural or Rural Settlement Zone—8m,
                                                   or 9m where the pitched roof but no other part
b) have a maximum building height of 2 storeys;
                                                   of the building or structure exceeds 8m; or
c) do not visually dominate the street,
surrounding spaces or the existing skyline;        b) if in the Open Space Recreation Zone and
d) preserve the amenity of surrounding land        used for an indoor sporting complex - 11m; or
uses;                                              c) if in the Industry Zone - 10m;
e) respect the scale of existing vegetation; and   in all other zones - 8m
f) respond to the topography of the site by
avoiding extensive excavation and filling.




Setbacks                                           S8.1 Buildings and structures comply with the     O8 Specific Outcome
O8 Buildings and other structures are              setbacks identified in Schedule 1 - Minimum       The proposal will provide 2m side setbacks to the
appropriately designed and sited to—               Boundary Setbacks.                                future building and therefore will not achieve a
a) provide amenity for users of the premises as                                                      setback of half building height required by Schedule 1.
well as preserve the visual and acoustic
amenity of adjoining and nearby properties;                                                          Refer to Section 6.1 of the Town Planning Report for
b) preserve any existing vegetation that will                                                        an assessment against the Specific Outcome O8.
buffer the proposed building from adjoining use;
c) allow landscaping to be provided between
buildings; and
d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of
buildings and landscape elements within the
street;


Site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio        No solution provided                              O9 Complies



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O9 The site cover, gross floor area and plot                                The development is contained within small-scale
ratio                                                                       single bedroom cabins and presents a built form that
of buildings and other roofed structures—                                   is compatible with the rural nature of the area.
a) results in a building scale that is compatible
with surrounding development;
b) does not present an appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in
the vicinity of the site;
c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation
and allows for soft landscaping between
buildings;
d) allows for adequate area at ground level for
outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
drying and other site facilities; and
e) facilitates onsite stormwater management
and
vehicular access.
O10 Site cover—                                      No solution provided   O10-13 Complies
a) for a class 1 or class 10a structure within the                          While there are no specific provisions for site cover
Detached Housing Zone, does not exceed—                                     within the Open Space Recreation Zone it is
                                                                            reasonable to consider the outcomes sought by Semi
i for a single storey building - 50%; or
                                                                            Attached and Attached Housing Zones, which is 40%,
ii for a building of 2 or more storeys - 50%
                                                                            The proposed 10m x 15m building envelopes will
on the ground floor and 30% for the                                         allow for a maximum site cover of 40%.
upper storey(s), or 40% for all storeys
for a building of 2 or more storeys;                                        The proposal will provide a maximum GFA of 600m ,
                                                                                                                               2

                                                                                                                2
b) for other classes with the Detached Housing                              which complies with O12 (614.4m ). This has been
Zone, does not exceed—40%;                                                  identified as a Development Control Parameter on the
                                                                            site plan to ensure that future buildings comply.
c) for the Semi-Attached Housing Zone does

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not
exceed 40%;
d) for the Attached Housing Zone does not
exceed 40%;
e) for the Community Services Zone—50%or

O11 For Multiple Housing Type 2 buildings do
not exceed a plot ratio of 0.45:1

O12 For Multiple housing Type 3 or 4, Visitor
accommodation Type 4, or the
accommodation unit component of an
Entertainment and dining business Type 3—
maximum gross floor area is equivalent to the
maximum allowable population in persons
multiplied by 40m2

O13 For the Business Centre Zone plot ratio
does not exceed—
a) 0.8:1 for site areas up to and including
2,000m2; and
b) 0.3:1 for the balance of a site over 2,000m2

Flooding and drainage                             S14.1 For new buildings or structures or
O14 Buildings and other works are designed        additions of more than 50m2 gross floor area
and                                               to an existing building or structure, floor
sited to—                                         levels for habitable rooms are –
a) provide flood free access to premises and      a) for areas where minimum floor levels are
flood free habitable areas;                       available - not less than the specified minimum
b) allow only minor, short term and infrequent    floor levels;
flooding of non-habitable areas;                  b) for areas where flood modelling is available –   S14.1 b) Complies
                                                  a minimum of 500mm above the modelled flood         The site is not constrained by flooding.
c) ensure carparking areas can be adequately



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drained;                                        level; and
d) ensure drainage does not adversely impact
                                                c) for areas where flood modelling is not
upon other premises; and                        available a minimum of 500mm above the
e) ensure filling or excavation does not        highest known flood level;
adversely impact upon other premises by—                                                          S14.2 Not Applicable
                                                AND
i. causing ponding on the site or nearby
                                                S14.2 Where Council infrastructure is             All stormwater from the development will drain to
land;                                                                                             Council’s stormwater infrastructure within the road
                                                available—
ii. increasing flooding, which adversely                                                          reserve.
                                                a) any drainage (including buildings and
affects the safety or use of any land
                                                yards) flows to that infrastructure; and
upstream and downstream; and
                                                b) the infrastructure has the capacity to
iii. adversely affecting the flow of water in
                                                accept any additional loading;
any overland flow path.
                                                AND


                                                S14.3 Car parking and maneuvering areas are       S14.3 Complies
                                                constructed at a level that permits the parking
                                                                                                  All carparking and manoeuvring areas will drain by
                                                area to drain from the site by gravity means,
                                                                                                  gravity means to a lawful point of discharge.
                                                without the need for mechanical pumping; or


                                                S14.4 Basements for residential uses have         S14.4 Not Applicable
                                                flood immunity above the Q100 where
                                                alternative means to mechanical pumping are       No basements are proposed.
                                                used to achieve such immunity; or

                                                S14.5 Basements for non-residential uses have     S14.5 Not Applicable
                                                flood immunity above the Q100 that may be         No basements are proposed.
                                                achieved by means of mechanical pumping
                                                where the mechanical feature is installed with
                                                adequate holding tanks and an alternative back
                                                up power source.

Sloping sites

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O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures     S15.1 Buildings are of split level design that      S15.1 Not Applicable
are designed to maximise the use of natural        step down the slope or have a suspended floor       Building will not be split level design.
slope and minimise the need for cut and fill.      construction;
                                                   AND                                                 S15.2 Complies
                                                   S15.2 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth;         Minimal cut and filling will be required.
                                                   AND
                                                                                                       S15.3 Not Applicable
                                                   S15.3 The distance between the ground and           Buildings will be slab on ground construction.
                                                   the lowest part of the floor of the building does
                                                   not exceed 3m to avoid large under building
                                                   areas;


Roof form
                                                   S16.1 With the exception of industrial buildings    S16.1 Complies
O16 Rooflines—
                                                   the main roof of the building has a roof pitch no   Roofs will have a minimum pitch of 5 degrees as
a) contribute positively to the local skyline;     less than 12 degrees and has minimum 600mm          required by the Development Control Parameters
b) complement the low rise character of the        eaves to at least 75% of the perimeter of the       contained on the Site Plan.
locality;                                          building;
c) are articulated, pitched or skillion;           AND
d) use simple traditional roof designs, such as    S16.2 Buildings and structures do not
hipped, gabled or skillion; and                    include roof top terraces.
e) do not create opportunities for residents to                                                        S16.2 No roof top terraces are proposed.
overlook the private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.
Public transport node                              S17.1 A public transport node is located within     S17.1 Not Applicable
O17 An accessible and safe public transport        Cooroy as identified in Schedule 5 on Map 1.
node is established and operated within Cooroy                                                         The development is not of a scale that would warrant
that—                                                                                                  public transport considerations.
a) links public transport services to other
centres and destinations throughout the
Sunshine Coast; and
b) forms part of an integrated transport network

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that is accessible via pedestrian and bicycle
pathways.


6.11 Environment, conservation and recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values
O18 There are no significant adverse effects on      No solution provided.   O18 – Complies
biodiversity, native vegetation, native fauna                                The proposed development will not have a significant
habitat, landscaped quality, water quality or                                impact on the biodiversity values of the locality.
cultural heritage values, including those related
to—
a) changes to natural drainage;
b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
c) management of landslide and fire risk;
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off
site;
e) unmanaged public access;
f) effluent disposal69;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of cultural heritage
significance.

Open space network
                                                     No solution provided
O19 An integrated open space network is                                      O19 Not Applicable
established, enhanced and protected
throughout the locality to—
a) provide for both passive and active
recreational pursuits;
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists,
and horse riders;
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;



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d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development;

AND
O20 The open space network links—
a) forests including parts of Tewantin and
Ringtail State Forests;
b) the catchment of Lake Macdonald;


Noosa Trail Network
                                                   S21.1 Development includes linkages to or          S21.1-O22 Not Applicable
O21 A comprehensive network of bridle trails
                                                   between existing or future components of the
and pedestrian and cycle linkages is
                                                   Noosa Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5
established, enhanced and protected
                                                   – Map 3;
incorporating road reserves, State forests,
                                                   AND
Council owned land and private land consistent
                                                   S21.2 Development does not have an adverse
with the lifestyle and outdoor recreation needs
                                                   impact on the access functions of the Noosa
of Noosa’s residents and visitors
                                                   Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5 – Map
AND                                                3, including severing of existing or future
O22 The Noosa Trail Network in the locality is     linkages;
supported by overnight camping facilities,         OR
home-hosted accommodation and signage,             S21.3 Alternative linkages to those indicated in
allowing local residents and visitors to           Schedule 5 – Map 3 are provided;
experience the natural values of the area and to   AND
access key destinations including—                 S21.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trail Network are
a) the town of Cooroy;                             designed and constructed in accordance with—
b) Lake Macdonald;
                                                   a) Australian Standard 2156.1 Walking Tracks
c) the Botanic Gardens; and
                                                   Part 1: Classification and Signage to a minimum
d) State forests, conservation parks and other
                                                   of a Class 4 Standard; and
recreation facilities in the locality.
                                                   b) Australian Standard 2156.2 Walking Tracks
                                                   Part 2: Infrastructure Design;

                                                   S22.1 No solution provided



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Pedestrian and bicycle pathways
O23 Safe and convenient pedestrian and                 S23.1 Pedestrian and bicycle pathways are
bicycle pathways are provided and retained             provided and retained where indicated in the        S23.1 Not Applicable
between and around key destinations,                   Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15;            The Priority Infrastructure Plan does not detail any
including—                                             AND                                                 pathways to be provided along Opal Street or
a) between Cooroy and Tewantin;                        S23.2 Contributions toward pedestrian and           Diamond Lane
b) between Cooroy and the Noosa Botanical              bicycle pathways are provided in accordance
Gardens; and                                           with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
                                                                                                           S23.2 Complies
c) within and around the town of Cooroy.
                                                                                                           Contributions toward pathways will be provided in
                                                                                                           accordance with the Infrastructure Charges
                                                                                                           Resolution.
Protection of Lake Macdonald water supply
O24 Development does not adversely impact on           S24.1 Within the Lake Macdonald catchment           S24.1 Complies
the Lake Macdonald water supply.                       area shown on Natural Resources Overlay Map
                                                                                                           The site is located at 109m AHD.
AND                                                    OM3.5, buildings and other structures are not
                                                       located below 98.5m AHD.
                                                       No solution provided.

O25 The number and location of access points           S25.1 No solution provided                          O25 – O26 Not Applicable
to watercourses is controlled and managed to
prevent adverse impacts on water quality in
Lake Macdonald;
AND                                                                                                        O27 – Complies
O26 Key nodes are established and
                                                       S26.1 No solution provided                          Waste water will be disposed of via Council’s
appropriately managed at the following
locations and include facilities such as parking                                                           sewerage network and will not impact on the lake
and picnic areas—                                                                                          Macdonald water supply.
a) the northern part of the lake, in the vicinity of
the water treatment plant, scouts and fish
hatchery;
b) the western part of the lake in conjunction
with the Botanic Gardens and associated picnic
areas; and
c) the eastern part of the lake, in the vicinity of
the Old Tinbeerwah School Park.
AND                                                    S27.1 No solution provided


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O27 Treatment and disposal of waste water
does not have any detrimental impact on
Noosa’s
major water storage and supply – Lake
Macdonald70.



Table 6.21

Specific Outcomes                                   Probable Solutions         Assessment

6.39 Consistent uses
O85 The following defined uses and use classes      No solution provided   O79 Complies
are consistent uses and are located in the Open                            The proposed use (Multiple Housing Type 4) is not
Space Recreation Zone—                                                     identified as a consistent use.

a) Entertainment and dining Type 1 where in
conjunction with an Open Space Use;
b) Emergency service Type 2;
c) Open space;
d) Wellbeing Type 2;
e) Ancillary dwelling unit; and
f) Visitor accommodation Type 2

6.39 Inconsistent uses
O86 The followingdefinedusesanduseclasses are                              O80 Complies
inconsistent uses and are not located in the Open                          The proposal is identified as an inconsistent use.
Space Recreation Zone—
                                                                           Refer to Section 6.3 of the Town Planning Report for
a) All Agricultural Uses;                                                  justification despite the conflict with the scheme.
b) Commercial business;
c) Entertainment & dining if not Type 1 in
conjunction with an Open Space Use;
d) Home-based business;
e) Industrial business;
f) Retail business;


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g) Education;
h) Emergency service Type 1;
i) Wellbeing Types 1, 3 or 4;
j) All Infrastructure Uses;
k) Detached house;
l) Community residence;
m) Multiple housing; and
n) Visitor accommodation Types 1, 3 or 4.

6.37 Amenity
Sloping sites & ridgelines                               S81.1 Buildings and associated access ways      S81.1 Complies
O81 Development on sloping sites—                        are not constructed on land with a slope        The site is flat.
a) is responsive to the natural topography of the        greater than 1 in 4 (25%);
site and minimises cut and fill;                         AND                                             S81.2 Not Applicable
b) does not visually dominate the hill slope or          S81.2 Buildings present no more than 2          The site is flat and the development is 2 storeys in
interrupt the skyline; and                               storeys at any one point when viewed from       height.
c) is integrated with the natural site characteristics   the road or other public space, by stepping
including vegetation;                                    the buildings down the slope or using           S82.1 Not Applicable
                                                         suspended floor construction;                   The site is flat.
AND                                                      AND
O82 The landscape character and visual amenity           S82.1 On properties with a slope exceeding 1
quality of hill slopes and ridgelines are retained.      in 4 (25%) or located on ridgelines visible
                                                         from the major road network the roofline of
                                                         buildings do not protrude above the ridgeline
                                                         or tree canopy.
Incompatible uses
O83 New dwelling units are to provide for sufficient     No solution provided                            O83 Not Applicable
buffer area between the premises and existing                                                            The site is not located adjacent to an Industry Zone
Industrial business uses on other premises to
avoid any potential adverse amenity impacts on
residents.


6.38 Open space, environment and conservation
Environmental values                                                                                     O84 Complies
O84 The environmental values of land are                                                                 The proposed development will not impact on the
protected from adverse impacts as a consequence                                                          environmental values of the locality.
of development in or adjacent to that land.

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Table 14.24

Specific Outcomes                                   Probable Solutions                                      Assessment

14.46 For All Residential Uses
Electricity supply infrastructure
O1 The development does not adversely impact        S1.1 No solution provided                               O1 – Complies
on existing or future electricity supply                                                                    The proposal will not impact on electricity supply
infrastructure;
                                                                                                            infrastructure.
AND                                                 S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or within
O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate safe     50m of an existing electricity substation               S2.1 – Not Applicable
distance from electrical infrastructure including   incorporates noise attenuation measures to
substations, overhead powerlines, power poles       mitigate noise impacts;
and transformers.                                   AND
                                                    S2.2 Buildings and structures (including swimming       S2.2 – Not Applicable
                                                    pools, sheds, tennis courts and outbuildings) are
                                                    not constructed under overhead electricity
                                                    transmission lines, or within electricity easements.
                                                    S2.3 A minimum separation distance is maintained        S2.3 – Not Applicable
                                                    from the electricity transmission line to the closest
                                                    boundary of habitable buildings and child activity
                                                    areas, as follows—
                                                    a) 20m for transmission lines up to 132kV;
                                                    b) 30m for transmission lines between 133kV and
                                                    275kV; and
                                                    c) 40m for transmission lines greater than 275kV.


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Hot Water Systems
O3 Hot water systems are installed and operated     S3.1 All hot water systems installed are—               S3.1 – Complies
to support the efficient use of natural resources   a) solar systems; or                                    The development will incorporate either electric,
and minimise consequent pollution such as           b) electric heat pump systems; or
                                                                                                            gas or solar hot water systems.
greenhouse gas emissions.                           c) natural gas or LPG systems; or

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                                                  d) any combination of a), b) or c).

Water supply and conservation
O4 On-site water storage is designed and          S4.1 & S5.1 For a Class 1 building other than a        S4.1 & S5.1 – Not Applicable
operated to support the efficient use of water;   Detached house or Multiple Housing Type 1,             The site is within a reticulated water service area.
                                                  outside a reticulated water service area, a
AND                                               rainwater tank is to be installed with the following
O5 On-site water storage is adequate for          minimum storage capacities—
occupants every day use and fire fighting         a) Where no more than 3 bedrooms – 45,000
purposes.                                         litres; or
                                                  b) Where more than 3 bedrooms – 60,000 litres;

                                                  AND
                                                  c) There is to be on the lot a dam, swimming pool
                                                  or water tank accessible for use by the fire brigade
                                                  that contains at least 5,000 litres of water.

Erosion and sediment control
O6 Development does not cause erosion or result   No solution provided.                                  O6– Complies
in transport of sediments off-site.                                                                      The proposed development will not cause
.
                                                                                                         significant erosion or sediment transportation

Safety and security
O7 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4,         S7.1 The building entrance is clearly identifiable     7.1-7.3 – Complies
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to      and visible from the street, footpath and driveway;    Each dwelling will have a pedestrian entry to the
protect the personal security and safety of       AND
                                                                                                         street frontage.
residents by allowing for natural surveillance.
                                                  S7.2 The internal path network has clear sightlines
                                                  to the dwelling entry and street access points;        Visitors will be able to conveniently access the
                                                  AND                                                    units from the visitor sapces.
                                                  S7.3 Visitors have direct access to the entrance
                                                  without passing through private outdoor living
                                                  areas.
Emergency access
O8 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5, site       No solution provided

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design and layout ensures efficient access and                                                             O8 – Complies
egress for emergency vehicles.                                                                             Emergency services can efficiently access the site
                                                                                                           from the Opal Street frontage.

Basement drainage
O9 Buildings and access works are designed and       S9.1 Enclosed car parking and manoeuvring areas       S9.1– Not Applicable
sited to protect persons and property in the event   are constructed at a level that permits the parking   No basements are proposed.
of a flood and power failure.                        area to drain from the site by gravity means,
                                                     without the need for mechanical pumping.



Separation of incompatible uses
O10 Development is designed to minimise noise        S10.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away            S10.1 – Complies
carrying between dwelling units or accommodation     from shared driveways or car parking areas of         Windows to habitable rooms will be well separated
units by locating noise sensitive spaces such as     adjacent dwelling units or accommodation units.
                                                                                                           from the internal driveway or adjoining carparking
bedrooms away from noise generating areas of
the development, such as carparking areas or                                                               areas.
mechanic plant and equipment or recreational
facilities.

Mechanical plant & equipment
O11 Mechanical plant and equipment associated        S11.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, including       S11.1 – Complies
with Residential Uses are designed and located       pool and spa pumps, pool heaters, air-conditioning    Any mechanical plant and equipment will be
so as not have an adverse impact on the visual       units and refrigeration units are—                    appropriately screened and incorporated into the
amenity of the site or surrounding areas.                a) where located at ground level, screened
                                                                                                           building design.
                                                             by fencing 1.5m in height or dense
                                                             vegetation of at least 1.5m in width
                                                             incorporating grouped trees and shrubs
                                                             with maximum separation distance of 1m
                                                             measured from the centre of the plant; and

                                                         b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are
                                                            visually integrated into the line and plane
                                                            of the building and roof design and do not

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                                                                project beyond the height or width of the
                                                                building when viewed from the street and
                                                                adjoining properties.

Ancillary recreation uses
O12 Ancillary recreation uses, such as outdoor          S12.1 If the use involves ancillary use of outdoor      S13.1 – Not Applicable
tennis courts and half netball courts, do not have      courts including tennis courts, half courts and         No courts or flood lighting are proposed.
an adverse effect on the amenity enjoyed by users       netball courts—the use complies with the
of adjacent or nearby premises nor do they cause        requirements in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis and
unreasonable disturbance to local fauna through         Other Courts;
light emissions by ensuring that all lighting devices   AND
are limited to those designed and installed to:         S12.2 Any lit tennis court or sports court is located
a) minimise light spillage on neighbouring              at least 60m from the external wall of an existing
premises;                                               or approved residential dwelling on an adjacent or
b) preserve an acceptable degree of lighting            nearby lot (as measured from the centre line of the
amenity at the neighbouring premises;                   court);
c) provide covers or shading around lights;             AND
d) direct lights downwards;                             S12.3 The vertical illumination resulting from
e) position lights away from possibly affected          direct, reflected or other incidental light emanating
areas; and                                              from the site does not exceed 8 lux when
f) enable brightness of lights to be adjusted to low    measured at any point 1.5m outside the boundary
levels.                                                 and at any level from ground level upward;
                                                        AND
                                                        S12.4 Any flood lighting is restricted to the types
                                                        that give no upward component of light where
                                                        mounted horizontally (i.e. a full cut off luminaire).
                                                        S13.1 The court is not used between the hours of
                                                        10:00pm and 6:30am the following day.

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Privacy
O14 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4,           S14.1 Transparent doors and windows are                  S14.1 – Complies
building and structures are designed and sited to    designed and located so they do not directly face        Any windows directly facing adjoining windows or
ensure the visual privacy of residents of the        transparent doors or windows or the private open         private open space can be appropriately screened.
development and neighbouring properties is           space areas of other dwelling units within 10
protected.                                                                                                    This could be a condition of approval.
                                                     metres;
                                                     AND
                                                                                                              S14.2 – Complies
                                                     S14.2 Planter boxes, louvre screens, pergolas,
                                                     landscaping and architectural design of balconies        Screening vegetation and fences will be provided
                                                     are used to screen the ground floor private open         to ensure that amenity of the adjoining premises is
                                                     space of dwelling units or accommodation units           not compromised.
                                                     from upper level units (refer to Figure 14-3 Privacy
                                                     Measures which illustrates how trees, awnings,
                                                     screens, fences and planter boxes reduce
                                                     minimise the ability to directly look into
                                                     neighbouring homes and yards).


Sloping sites                                        S17.1 Buildings and structures on sloping sites—         S17.1 – Not Applicable
O17 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are   a) Have a maximum distance of 3m between the             The subject site is flat.
designed to maximise the use of the natural          ground and the lowest part of the floor of the
topography and minimise the need for cut and fill.   building or the building incorporates undercroft
                                                     skirting or screening (eg. timber battens) to the full
                                                     height of any undercroft area higher than 3m
                                                     above ground level at the perimeter of the building;
                                                     b) are of split level design that step down the slope
                                                     or have suspended floor construction;
                                                     c) limit the amount of cut or fill to less than 2m in
                                                     depth relative to natural ground level; and
                                                     d) do not result in the spread of fill beyond the
                                                     footprint of the building and associated batters.

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Table 14-55 – Landscaping

Specific Outcomes                             Probable Solutions                             Assessment
14.134 General Requirements
Streetscape and amenity
O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are provided   S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the       S1.1 Complies
to—                                           minimum areas and dimensions specified in      Table 14-57 requires a minimum landscaped area of
                                                                                                   2          2
a) enhance the visual amenity and             Tables 14-56 or 14-57, are provided and        528m , with 316m being soft landscaping, and a 6m
natural landscape character of the area,      maintained;                                    wide landscaped frontage.
streetscape and local area;                   AND
b) retain natural landscape features,         S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted and      The development provides a total landscaped area of
                                                                                                   2
such as rock outcrops and existing large      maintained in accordance with PSP3             624m which will all be for soft landscaping purposes.
trees;                                        Landscaping                                    Further, a 6m landscaped width has been provided
c) retain existing native vegetation and      Plants and Guidelines.                         along both frontages of the site which will be sufficient
enhance buffer areas around property                                                         to accommodate a variety of shade trees and large
boundaries;                                                                                  shrubs.
d) suit the relative size and nature of
the development and its setting;
e) reduce the visual impact of large or
bulky structures and fencing along
watercourses; and
f) conceal service, carparking and
loading areas of developments;
g) screen incompatible land uses; and
h) provide privacy between any
dwelling units and accommodation units
on and adjoining the site to a height and
density appropriate to the scale of the
development.
Building and landscape design                 S2.1 Below ground components of buildings do   S2.1 Not Applicable
O2 Site layout and building and landscape     not extend beyond the above ground footprint
                                                                                             The proposal does not incorporate below ground
design—                                       to allow for landscaping particularly within
                                                                                             components that extend past the footprint of the
a) provides for soft landscaping to be        building setback areas;
                                                                                             building.
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development;                                   S2.2 Basement carparks do not encroach into        S2.2 Not Applicable
b) maximises the retention of large canopy     building setback areas;
trees;                                         AND
c) within the Eastern Beaches Locality and
Noosa Heads Locality, avoids the removal
of heath vegetation, except where              S2.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather     S2.3 Complies
required for internal roads and service        than planted individually to provide for optimum
and infrastructure construction;               growing conditions and less maintenance;           Landscaping will be designed and planted in
d) minimises the extent of impervious paved                                                       accordance with PSP3.
areas;                                         AND
e) provides for suitable plant layouts and                                                        S2.4 Complies
densities;                                     S2.4 These plants grouped in mulched beds are      The planted species will not be hedged.
f) facilitates the adoption of appropriate     not subject to any hedging maintenance
planting techniques; and                       regimes;
g) considers on-going maintenance
requirements to assure the establishment       AND
and ongoing survival of plantings.                                                                S2.5 Complies
                                               S2.5 Landscaping is designed, planted and          Landscaping will be designed and planted in
                                               maintained in accordance with PSP3                 accordance with PSP3.
                                               Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;

                                               AND
                                                                                                  S2.6 Complies
                                               S2.6 Alternatives to impervious pavement are       The proposal will not incorporate large impervious
                                               provided and are located where landscaping         pavements and the predominant portion of the
                                               and                                                landscaped area will be soft landscaping.
                                               existing vegetation will benefit from increased
                                               infiltration of rainwater.
Species selection                              S3.1 Plantings—                                    S3.1 Complies
O3 Landscaped areas include plant species      a) comprise plant species identified for the
                                                                                                  Plant species selection is in accordance with selection
that—a) are appropriate to the biophysical     relevant landscape character area in PSP3
                                                                                                  PSP3. Refer to submitted landscaping plan.
conditions and landscape character of the      Landscaping Plants and Guidelines; and
area;                                          b) avoid undesirable plant species identified in
b) are suitable for the space available, the   PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
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functional requirements of the site and the       S3.2 For landscaping around pool areas—          S3.2 Not Applicable
scale of the development;                         a) no more than 30% of the landscaped area is
                                                                                                   The development does not contain pools.
c) provide for appropriate levels of shade        a mixture of plants of local origin and exotic
and sunlight to occupants of the                  plant species, provided none of the plant
development throughout the year;                  species are undesirable plants identified in
d) minimise the demand for water use;             PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
e) in road reserves, provide street trees with    and
effective canopy shading having regard to         b) palms are specifically located in group
the size and scale of the road reserve and        plantings in accordance with PSP3
the location of services and other                Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
structures;                                       AND
f) for street trees in towns are villages, are    S3.3 Root guards are utilised around species     S3.3 Not Applicable
consistent with the existing streetscape          with potentially invasive roots.
character;
g) do not cause potential damage to
buildings or structures;
h) are not harmful to pedestrians, particularly
around schools, childcare centres,
shopping areas and other high pedestrian
areas;
i) in intensively used environments, can
endure high levels of activity; and
j) for rural residential developments, are
best suited to less intensive maintenance
and low availability of water for gardens.
Safety and security                               S4.1 No solution provided.                       S4.1 Complies
O4 Landscaping is designed and located to
                                                                                                   The landscaping will clearly define the public and
maximise the safety and security of public and
                                                                                                   private realm and will allow for casual surveillance of
private areas by—
                                                                                                   the upper level windows over the street.
a) clearly defining the
boundaries between private and public
spaces;
b) promoting casual
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personal security reasons;
c) avoiding concealment spots;
and
d) maintaining safe sight
distances to and from road and building
corners, carpark entrances and driveways
(see Figure 14-16);
e) maintain safe sight distances
at planting bed ends within carparks;
f) protecting solid fences from
graffiti by incorporating elements such as
landscaping, creepers, murals or vandal
resistant paint; and
g) separating and defining
pedestrian and vehicle circulation routes.
O5 The provision of landscaping is to a           S5.1 Landscaping provided which allows             S5.1 Complies.
satisfactory standard ensuring that it does not   adequate visibility for casual surveillance of
                                                                                                     Landscaping will be designed and planted in
lead to opportunities for concealment and         public
                                                                                                     accordance with PSP3 and will allow for casual
possible assault sites.                           and semi-public spaces, including entrances
                                                                                                     surveillance of the street. Refer to submitted
                                                  and
                                                                                                     landscape plan.
                                                  exits to sites and buildings, by:
                                                  a) planting trees which have clean trunks to a
                                                  height of at least 1.8 m; and
                                                  b) appropriately spacing shrubs at 1.2m
                                                  horizontal centres, with a maximum height of
                                                  0.75m, to avoid clumping and to retain
                                                  sightlines.
O6 Street trees and plantings in towns and        S6.1 Street trees and trees in carparking areas    S6.1-6.2 Complies
villages, carparks and other areas where          achieve a maximum of 900mm clear trunk
                                                                                                     Appropriate street trees will be provided and can be a
potential conflicts with vehicles and             height
                                                                                                     condition of the approval.
pedestrians are evident, are planted so as to     for a 2.0m high tree at planting and are able to
maximise vehicle and pedestrian safety.           attain a clear trunk height of 1900mm on
                                                  maturity;
                                                  AND
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                                              of
                                              700mm from the road pavement (not top of
                                              kerb).
Services and utilities                        S7.1 Plant species used in landscaping               S7.1-7.6 Not Applicable
O7 All landscaping works maintain adequate    adjacent to substations, or adjacent to or on
                                                                                                   There are no electrical services and utilities that will
safe distance from services and utilities     electricity transmission line easements, are less
                                                                                                   be affected by landscaping.
including substations, overhead powerlines,   than 4m high at maturity and do not encroach
power poles and transformers, street lamps,   within 3m of a substation boundary;
stormwater catchment pits, and underground    OR
services and utilities.                       S7.2 For trees higher than 4m, trees are
                                              planted
                                              at a distance from any part of an electricity
                                              transmission line at least equal to the expected
                                              height of the tree at maturity (see Figure 14-17);
                                              AND
                                              S7.3 For power lines that connect to a
                                              premises,
                                              the height of plant species at maturity provides
                                              for
                                              a 2m clearance below the power line; (see
                                              Figure
                                              14-18)
                                              AND

                                              S7.4 Trees and large scrubs are located a
                                              minimum of—
                                              a) 5m from electricity poles and pillars;
                                              b) 4m from street lamps;
                                              c) 2m from stormwater catchment pits; and
                                              d) 2m from underground services and utilities;
                                              AND
                                              S7.5 Plants are located to enable
                                              tradespersons
                                              to access, view and inspect service meters,
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                                                   as water and electricity meters;
                                                   AND
                                                   S7.6 Root barriers are installed around trees
                                                   that
                                                   are located within 3m of any infrastructures or
                                                   that
                                                   have potentially invasive roots.
Entry statements                                   S8.1 No solution provided.                        S8.1 Complies
O8 Tree and plant massing are the dominant
                                                                                                     The entries will be dominated by landscaping.
features of entry statements to residential or
commercial estates and are integrated with the
landscape theme of the estate and the natural
landscape character of the locality, rather than
the entry being dominated by built elements
such as masonary walls, waterfalls and
assembled rock outcrops. (see Figure 14-19).

O9 Entry statements are low maintenance            S9.1 Entry statements are low maintenance and     S9.1 Complies
                                                   located entirely within privately owned land.
                                                                                                     Any entry statements will be low maintenance

14.136 Specific requirements for Business Uses
Design of commercial and retail spaces             No solution provided                              Not Applicable
O19 Landscaping softens building bulk and
                                                                                                     The proposal is not for a business use.
creates pleasant settings for visitors and staff
that function well in an intensively used
environment by—
a) providing canopy trees and ancillaryshade
structures;
b) using shrubs and garden beds to clearly
define public spaces and pedestrian
walkways;
c) providing areas for public art, where
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staff and visitors;
e) adopting landscape solutions that reduce
the visual impact of building bulk (see
Figure 14-23);
f) using mounding and screen planting to
conceal service and loading areas;
g) making provision for outdoor dining areas
where appropriate, that integrate well
within the streetscape (see Figure 14-24);
h) providing adequate screening along the
perimeters of the development;
i) avoiding the use of formal planting design
for frontage works; and
j) providing planting design and species
selection that can endure an intensively
used environment.
14.139 Carparking areas
Off street carparks                             S28.1 One advanced canopy tree28 (a minimum      S28.1-28.3 Not Applicable
O28 Landscaping of carparking areas is          of
                                                                                                 The development does not require a large car parking
designed to—                                    100 litres pot size) is provided—
                                                                                                 area.
a) reduced the visual impact of the             a) in towns and villages, shopping centres or
development;                                    commercial areas— for every 4 carparking
b) provide for advanced canopy trees to         spaces; or
shade vehicles and to reduce reflected          b) otherwise—for every 6 carparking spaces;
radiation;                                      AND
c) ensure canopy trees are protected from       S28.2 A minimum area of 5m2 is provided
vehicle damage by providing adequate            around
sized garden beds;                              each canopy tree, which is mulched and
d) maximise opportunities for infiltration of   treated;
rainwater on-site; and                          AND
e) minimise contaminated runoff entering        S28.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds
the stormwater system and watercourse           rather
                                                than using individual, evenly spaced trees and
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                                                                    S28.4 Not Applicable
                   S28.4 Semi-pervious pavement surfaces are        The proposed development will not incorporate any
                   used, such as grass cell paving, to increase     large impervious carparking areas.
                   infiltration of rainwater and minimise
                   contaminated
                   runoff, including hydrocarbons, entering the
                   stormwater system and watercourses;
                   AND                                              S28.5 Complies
                   S28.5 Runoff from carparking areas is directed   Runoff from driveways will be directed to the
                   to landscaped areas to minimise contaminate      landscaped areas. The proposal is for a low intensity
                   runoff, including hydrocarbons, entering the     residential use and will not generate a large amount of
                   stormwater system and watercourses;              traffic.
                   AND

                   S28.6 Garden mounding is incorporated into       S28.6 Complies
                   carparking areas adjacent to frontages;          The garden beds adjacent to any carparking areas will
                   AND                                              be appropriately mounded.

                   S28.7 Surface and subsurface drainage swales     O28 Specific Outcome
                   are used to maximise stormwater infiltration;
                   AND                                              The proposal is for a low intensity residential use and
                                                                    will not generate a large amount of traffic and
                                                                    therefore is considered swales are unnecessary. The
                   S28.8 A planting bed of at least 1m width with   development incorporates large landscaped areas
                   screen fencing and dense planting is provided    that will maximum onsite water infiltration in
                   to any property boundary with an adjacent        accordance with O28.
                   residential development.
                                                                    S28.8 Complies
                                                                    The eastern side boundary adjoins a residential
                                                                    property and incorporates a 2m width of landscaping
                                                                    that will be provided with screening trees as shrubs.
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On-street car parks                            S29.1 Where vehicles are parked parallel to the   S29.1 Not Applicable
O29 Edges to parking and turning spaces for    kerb, landscaping is setback a minimum of
on street parking are landscaped to provide    500mm from the back of the kerb to allow
shade and screening, while ensuring adequate   adequate access (see Figure 14-27);
access to vehicles.                            AND
                                               S29.2 Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m    S29.2 Complies
                                               from the back of the kerb in the road reserve     Street trees will be appropriately positioned and can
                                               verge.                                            be a condition of the approval.

	
  




	
  

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Table 14-49 – Driveways

Specific Outcomes                                  Probable Solutions                                Assessment
14.113 General
O1 Vehicular access does not adversely impact      S1.1 Vehicular access is located and designed     S1.1 Complies
on safety, capacity and operations of the          in accordance with AUSTROADS-Guide to
                                                                                                     Two 4m wide vehicular crossovers will be provided
existing or planned road network, the proposed     Traffic Engineering Practice requirements for
                                                                                                     from Opal Street and Diamond Lane to access the
driveway, cycleways or pedestrian pathway          sight distance and Section 3 of AS2890.1
                                                                                                     development that is in accordance with AS2890.1
systems.                                           Parking Facilities;
                                                   AND                                               O1 Specific Outcome
                                                   S1.2 Only one footpath crossing is provided;      While the site provides two vehicular crossovers they
                                                   AND                                               will not affect the safety and efficiency of the road
                                                   S1.3 Driveways, other than within any setback     network in accordance with Specific Outcome O1.
                                                   have a maximum grade in accordance with           S1.3 Complies
                                                   Section 3 of AS/NZS 2890.1	
                      The driveways will be design with transition grades to
                                                                                                     be to be compliant with AS/NZS 2890.1. Refer to
                                                                                                     proposal plans.
O2 Driveways and Crossovers -                      S2.1 Design of the driveway across the footpath   S2.1 Complies
a) are suitable and safe for their intended use;   is in accordance with Council’s Standard
                                                                                                     The proposed crossover is in accordance with
and                                                Drawings 9002 or 9005 as appropriate for the
                                                                                                     Council’s Standard Drawings.
b) match Council infrastructure.                   particular type of development as annotated on
                                                   the drawings;
                                                   AND
                                                   S2.2 Driveways are designed and constructed       S2.2 Complies
                                                   in accordance with Council Standard Drawings      The proposed 4m wide driveway entry is appropriate
                                                   9014, 9019, 9020, 9021, as appropriate for the    for the intensity of the use.
                                                   particular type of development as annotated on
                                                   the drawings;
                                                   AND                                               2.3 Complies
                                                   S2.3 The change in grades in the driveways        The driveway design incorporates appropriate
                                                   and ramps is in accordance with Section 3 of      transition grades in accordance with AS2890.1
                                                   AS2890.1 Parking Facilities.                      Parking Facilities. Refer to the proposal plans

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O3 In commercial zoned areas, the number of          S3.1 Design of multi-tenanted developments in         S3.1 Not Applicable
driveways across pedestrian footpaths is             commercial zoned areas include shared
minimised.                                           driveways and parking areas;
                                                     AND
                                                     S3.2 Driveways are located so they abut               S3.2 Not Applicable
                                                     existing driveways of adjoining development
                                                     where practicable and reciprocal easements are
                                                     created to reduce the sealed driveway width.
O4 Vehicular access does not adversely impact        S4.1 Footpath and kerb crossings are located          S4.1 Complies
on the capacity, operations and maintenance of       clear of existing stormwater inlet structures,
                                                                                                           The location of the proposed crossover does not
the existing infrastructure;                         water and sewerage infrastructure fittings, any
                                                                                                           conflict with utility infrastructure or vegetation.
                                                     other exiting utility infrastructure, existing
AND                                                  landscaping and vegetation.
O5 Vehicular access does not adversely impact        S5.1 No solution provided
on the integrity of existing landscaping or native
vegetation.

O6 Driveway run-off is filtered prior to leaving     S6.1 For—                                             S6.1 Complies
the premises.                                        a) Ancillary dwelling unit, Multiple housing                                             2
                                                                                                           Given the site is less than 2500m it is considered to
                                                     Type 1 or 2 if less than 5 carparking spaces,
                                                                                                           be of a minor risk and will not cause water quality
                                                     Visitor accommodation Type 1 and Home
                                                                                                           impacts as determined by the State Planning Policy.
                                                     based business Type 3—the driveway is
                                                     formed to drain to landscaped areas; and

                                                     b) for other uses—grease and oil arrestors or
                                                     stormwater quality improvement devices are
                                                     incorporated into the design to treat run-off prior
                                                     to run-off exiting from the premises.

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Table 14-50 – Carparking and manoeuvring

Specific Outcomes                                Probable Solutions                                  Assessment
14.114 Carparking design and layout
O7 Sufficient carparking is provided to          S7.1 The number of parking and loading bays is      S7.1 Complies
accommodate the number and type of vehicles      not less than the minimum number specified in
                                                                                                     The proposed development provides 2 visitor spaces
likely to be generated by the development        Table 14-51 Vehicle Parking Requirements;
                                                                                                     and a double garage for each unit, which exceeds the
having regard to the specifics of the use
                                                                                                     requirements of Table 14-51.
including—
a) the type and intensity of land use;
b) any existing parking available on the site;
c) hours of operation;
d) likely numbers of users;
e) the peak parking demand periods of uses on
the site; and
f) the availability of alternative carparking.
systems.

O8 The layout of the development provides        S8.1 Parking bays, manoeuvring areas,               S8.1 Complies
adequate, clearly defined and easily             queuing areas, loading, setdown and pickup
                                                                                                     All parking and manoeuvring areas comply with AS
accessible—                                      areas and driveways are designed to the
                                                                                                     2890.1
a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring       standards set out in Sections 2 and 3 of
areas; and                                       Australian Standard AS 2890.1 Parking
b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery    Facilities (Part 1: Off-street Carparking) and AS
and service vehicles                             2890.2 – Off-street Parking (Part 2: Commercial
                                                 Vehicles);
                                                 AND
                                                 S8.2 The number of loading bays is not less         S8.2 Not Applicable
                                                 than the minimum number specified in Table
                                                 14-51.
O9 Parking areas are located where they will     S9.1 Carparking areas are accessed from rear        S9.1 Complies
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unduly conflict with pedestrians and will not                                                          A crossover is provided via the rear laneway to
dominate the streetscape                                                                               access the development.

O10 Provision is made for a reasonable number      S10.1 Carparking spaces are provided for            S10.1 Not Applicable
of                                                 people with disabilities at the rate specified in
on site carparking spaces identified and           Section 2.4.5 of AS 2890.1 – Parking Facilities
reserved for                                       (Part 1: Off-street Carparking).
people with disabilities.
O11 Access and egress points do not impact on      S11.1 Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided        S11.1 Complies
the                                                in accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1
                                                                                                       Vehicle manoeuvring will be designed to comply with
safety and operations of the road system.          Parking Facilities (Part 1: Offstreet Carparking)
                                                                                                       AS 2890.1 and vehicles will be capable of entering
                                                   so vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward
                                                                                                       each garage space, reversing and leaving in a
                                                   gear.
                                                                                                       forward gear.
O12 Parking areas are designed to -                S12.1 At locations where pedestrian and             S12.1 Complies
a) provide a progressive reduction in speed        vehicle conflicts are likely to occur –
                                                                                                       The driveway and frontage has clear site distances.
between the external road and internal parking     a) sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of
spaces;                                            travel time at the designated speed are
b) ensure lower speeds near areas of high          provided;
pedestrian activity through the use of             b) splayed corners on structures are
appropriate road geometry or devices               incorporated;
designed to limit speed; and                       c) landscaping is designed to allow clear views;
c) maintain sight distances which are              d) sign placement ensures that views are not
appropriate                                        impeded;
for the likely operating speeds in all areas of
potential pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle
conflict;
O13 A clearly defined pedestrian network is        S13.1 In large open car parks with greater than     S13.1 Not Applicable
provided that –                                    200 car parking spaces, a pedestrian path
a) is located in areas where people will choose    between parking spaces is provided on every
to                                                 second aisle;
walk;
b) ensures that pedestrian movement through
car
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rather than across them;
O14 Provision is made for pedestrian and            S14.1 No probable solution identified;            S14.1 Not Applicable
vehicular queues at conflict points;
O15 Parking areas are lit to provide security for   S15.1 Lighting is provided in accordance with     S15.1 Not Applicable
night-time users.                                   Australian Standard 1158.1:1997 - Road
                                                    Lighting - Vehicular Traffic (Category V)
                                                    Lighting - Performance Installation and Design
                                                    Requirements.
O16 In mixed use areas of Business centres          S16.1 Resident carparking is limited to one       S16.1 Not Applicable
residents do not compete with customers for         space per dwelling unit or accommodation unit.
carparking spaces.                                  AND
                                                    S16.2 Resident carparking is not located in the
                                                    road reserve or between the residential or
                                                    business building and the principal street
                                                    frontage.
O17 Car parking areas are landscaped to—            No solution provided                              O17 Complies
a) provide shade;
                                                                                                      The development will incorporate appropriate
b) maximise infiltration of stormwater run-off;
                                                                                                      landscaping to reduce the visibility of the garages and
c) define parking areas;
                                                                                                      carports from adjoining properties and other external
d) reduce direct visibility of car parking areas
                                                                                                      viewpoints.
from external viewpoints;
e) soften views of hardstand areas
O18 Development with the potential to generate      No solution provided                              O18 Complies
significant traffic and parking impacts gives                                                         The proposed use does not generate significant traffic
appropriate consideration to transport and land                                                       or parking impacts.
use issues23.
Motor Cycles & Motor Scooters                       S19.1 For Commercial businesses,                  S19.1 Not Applicable
O19 Designated Motor cycle or motor scooter         Entertainment & dining business, Industrial
parking spaces reduce the reliance on cars.         business Types 1 and 2, Retail business
                                                    Types 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Education Types 1 and
                                                    2, Open Space, Wellbeing Uses and
                                                    Transport Types 1,
                                                    2, 3 and 4 motor cycle parking spaces accord
                                                    with Planning Scheme Policy PSP26 Motor
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O20 Carparks are designed to ensure run-off is      S20.1 Grease and oil arrestors or stormwater           S20.1 Performance Outcome
treated to remove pollutants prior to leaving the   quality improvement devices are incorporated
                                                                                                           Given the low-impact nature of the use, grease
premises.                                           into the design to treat run-off prior to it leaving
                                                                                                           arresters are not considered necessary in accordance
                                                    the premises.
                                                                                                           with the State Planning Policy.
O21 Carparking areas are designed to ensure         S22.1 Below ground components of buildings,            S22.1 Not Applicable
drainage without the use of pumps or other          including car parks, do not extend beyond the
electrical                                          above ground footprint to allow for the provision
apparatus.                                          of landscaping, particularly within building
                                                    setbacks.
O22 Site layout and building design provides for    S23.1 Paved setdown areas are provided within          S23.1-23.3 Not Applicable
soft landscaping to be established                  the site;
                                                                                                           The proposed development does not incorporate
                                                                                                           large vehicle parking areas. The carports will be
                                                    AND
                                                                                                           appropriately landscaped.
                                                    S23.2 For a minimum of 50% of carparking
                                                    spaces, pedestrian access to buildings is not
                                                    across or through driveways, carparks, setdown
                                                    or manoeuvring areas;

                                                    AND

                                                    S23.3 Carparking and setdown areas are visible
                                                    from off-site.

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Table 13.15 Water Supply Catchment Areas

Specific Outcomes                               Probable Solutions                               Assessment
13.38 Effects of uses and works
Water quality and quantity
O11 Development does not have adverse                                                            O11 Complies
effects on the quality or quantity of water     No solution provided.                            The proposal is for a small-scale residential
entering Lake Macdonald, Cedar Pocket dam or                                                     development within the within Cooroy’s town centre
their tributaries, including effects on—                                                         and will not cause adverse impacts by way of
a) nutrient or other chemical levels; and                                                        sediment and nutrient runoff and water turbidity.
b) sediment loads; and
c) turbidity.




Buffering to Lake Macdonald and its             S12.1 For land used for Animal husbandry         S12.1-12.2 Not Applicable
tributaries                                     and adjoining Lake Macdonald and its
                                                                                                 The proposal is not for an animal husbandry use and
                                                tributaries—
                                                                                                 will not located adjacent to any riparian area
O12 The buffering and filtering function of
riparian zones adjacent to Lake Macdonald and   a) properties are fenced to prevent stock
its tributaries is maintained or improved.      accessing the riparian zone, Lake Macdonald or
                                                its tributaries; and

                                                b) stock watering points are not located on
                                                watercourses;

                                                AND
                                                S12.2 Riparian vegetation is retained.

Visual amenity of Lake Macdonald                No solution provided.                            S17.1 Not Applicable
O13 The visual amenity of Lake Macdonald, its
                                                                                                 The proposal is not located near Lake MacDonald or
foreshores and immediate surrounds are
                                                                                                 surrounds.
maintained or improved including views—

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a) from the lake; and

b) to the lake and beyond when viewed from
private lands and from public areas, including
the Botanic Gardens.

 

 

 

 

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