2019-05-07 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                7 MAY 2019


Bicycle Parking
Provision S31.2 of the Business Uses Code requires a minimum of 9 bicycle spaces to be
provided on site. Considering the proposed maximum number of persons on site at any one time
9 bicycle spaces is considered excessive, particularly given the size of the building and potential
available internal floor space for bicycle storage. It is recommended that a minimum of 3 bicycle
spaces are provided on site.
The following condition is recommended:
      Bicycle Parking
      8.     Bicycle parking must be provided on site for a minimum of 3 bicycle spaces and in
             accordance with AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities. The bicycle spaces may be
             located inside the building or in the landscaped area. Bicycle parking facilities must
             not appear as a dominating feature of the site landscaping.
Draft Planning Scheme
The Draft Planning Scheme identifies the subject site as being located in the Medium Impact
Industry Zone. Indoor Sport and Recreation uses are identified as inconsistent and impact
assessable in the Medium Impact Industry Zone.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
    Engineering Officer, Development Assessment
    Health Officer, Environmental Health
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
2016. 1 properly made submission was received. The following table provides a summary and
assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

Matters Raised                                                  Comments

1 submission (support) was made in support of the               A number of conditions are recommended
application. The submitter raised the proposed business         to retain and/or enhance the amenity of the
use will improve security of the building and the area as       area. The conditions include landscaping,
people will be on site outside of typical industrial business   carparking and noise requirements.
hours. Additionally, the submitter raised the site will be
kept presentable as clients will be regularly attending the
site, as such the site will contribute positively towards the
amenity of the area.

5.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The nature and function of the proposed business use is suitable for the subject site and location.
Whilst Entertainment and Dining Business Type 2 Recreation, Amusement & Fitness is an
inconsistent use in the Industry Zone, the Noosa Plan does recognise that some entertainment
uses will locate in the industrial area. The use has been operating on the subject site without
approval for over 6 months and no complaints have been made to Council regarding the subject
business use (Gym) at this site. The site provides 9 car spaces for the proposed gym use (7
client spaces and 2 staff spaces). Therefore it is recommended the gym operates with a
maximum of 8 clients and 2 staff.

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