2020-01-13 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              13 JANUARY 2020


Greater architectural design has been invested in stand-alone buildings 2 and 4. Sun shading
has been better addressed on these buildings and while there is some detail on an external
balcony/breakout space in Building 4 other activation elements (street-facing balconies, entry
doors, windows, breakout spaces, outdoor dining, etc) are not clear.
The location of building 4 is a prominent site and its design does not demonstrate compliance
with the Specific Outcomes for building height sought by the Planning Scheme.
Visual Amenity
The relevant Specific Outcomes of the Noosaville Locality Code:
Specific Outcome - Visual amenity
O3 The visual amenity and character surrounding the major road network is protected and
enhances the recognisable entrance to Noosaville through—
      a) retaining and enhancing the visual and physical separation of Noosaville from other
      localities; and
      b) ensuring development does not encroach upon existing native vegetation along the road
      frontage other than for accessways.
The applicant has not demonstrated that building 3 will be suitably screened from Eenie Creek
Road. This is a large building with a long façade of approximately 130m facing Eenie Creek
Road. There is some existing vegetation along the Commerce Court road reserve that would
screen the building from Eenie Creek Road. However, a substantial service access is proposed
at the Commerce Court cul de sac which would remove screening vegetation.
It is also pertinent that a Covenant along the northern boundary protecting vegetation for
screening purposes, is proposed to be re-profiled (removing existing vegetation) to facilitate
stormwater management, mitigating any benefit the vegetation would initially contribute.
Furthermore, the protected vegetation covenant to the south east along Hofmann Drive is
proposed to be re-profiled resulting in mature trees being removed.
Streetscape and character
The relevant Specific Outcomes are:
O21 Buildings and other structures use materials and finishes that complement the Noosaville
character and integrate with the surrounding natural and built environment.
AND
O105 Buildings and structures are sited and designed to—
a) present a contemporary, subtropical coastal built form and streetscape consistent with the
   character of the area,
b) incorporate built elements that define and frame the street and public spaces as well as create
   human scale and visual interest;
c) provide vibrant and active frontages and public spaces;
d) strengthen entry nodes to the centre by providing iconic or landmark treatment at key
   locations; e) be consistent with the bulk and scale of buildings on adjoining and nearby land;
f) contribute to their setting including the skyline;
g) present subtle changes in colours, textures and materials to break up the building façades;
h) integrate signage with the building design;
i) integrate landscaping into the building design and car parking areas;
j) provide areas for outdoor dining, shaded seating and meeting opportunities on the ground
   level to foster casual, social and business interactions; and
k) provide a continuous pedestrian friendly façade including all weather protection for
   pedestrians

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