Council Meeting MCU22-0201

                                                Cooroy and impacts on the desired character for
                                                Elm Street.

It is needed as a car wash means locals         A car wash would provide an appropriate service
would not have to drive to Noosa to use a       for the town however the site is not considered
car wash or dog wash facility or use their      appropriate due to the industrial use taking up the
tank water. It also caters to larger vehicles   limited supply of District Centre zoned land in
like RVs and caravans.                          Cooroy and impacts on the desired character for
                                                Elm Street.

The proposed car wash will create more The applicant advises up to 3 staff will be on site
employment opportunities.              at any time, 1 for the car wash and 2 for the food
                                       and drink outlet. The carwash will not be a
                                       significant employer.

The carwash is well located with good The proposed carwash is identified under the
access, between 2 service stations, and Noosa Plan as an industrial use and therefore
will not impact on traffic flow through town. should be located in an industrial area.
It preserves industrial land.

The proposed car wash desirably incudes The proposal includes harvesting, reuse and
sustainable practices in relation to energy, conservation measures in the operations which
water and waste.                             are consistent with the Sustainable Building Code.
                                             As the use is very water-intensive there is also a
                                             direct economic benefit for the applicant to apply
                                             such measures.

It respects the character of the area being The proposed carwash further reinforces the
between 2 service stations, near a busy industrial character of the existing service stations
road.                                       along Elm Street which is not what is envisaged
                                            for the Cooroy District Centre zone.

The Elm St site is not suitable, given the      Councils traffic consultant has advised that
amount of traffic using the local streets       access and traffic is acceptable. The Department
with congestion existing and difficulties       of Main Roads and Transport have also advised
getting in and out of the area, with a bus      that they do not have any objections.
stop nearby blocking visibility and busy
service stations. Also need to ensure cars
do not line up on the road.

The proposed car wash is not compatible         Councils noise consultant has advised that
with the bowls club next door/Your Mates        proposed noise levels will comply with relevant
Brewery, given noise and excess spray           standards. The proposed eastern wall will screen
while using the green.                          the carwash from the adjoining site.

A large car wash is not needed in town and Agreed. A car wash use is more appropriate to be
should be located in the industrial area. It located in an industrial zone.
is not in keeping with the country town look
and ambience.

It is too close to nearby residences and        Councils noise consultant has advised that the
noise from the car wash will impact             proposed noise levels will comply with relevant
amenity. Its more suited to an industrial       standards. The applicant has indicated that they
area with its noisy machines such as            are willing to accept reduced night time hours.