SARA RFI - Traffic Engineering Report

Issue – Vegetation Removal within front Setbacks
Concerns are raised as to the location of the rapid infiltration swale located in the front
boundary setback of Serenity Close. The Landscape Concept Plan details that the swales are
located in the ecological area inside the boundary and will comprise low level, robust native
ground covers. The swale is over 7 metres in width and extends approximately 60 metres
across the frontage of the site. The swale does not allow for the provision of a landscaped
buffer to screen the development.
The location of these pits along the front boundary are not supported.
The proposal plans further detail the location of pools for Villas 1 to 15 within 1.5 metres of the
Serenity Close frontage. The pools are setback approximately 1.5 metres from the front
boundary with each unit having a private access to Serenity Close. The pools and pathway
result in a minimal landscape setback to Serenity Close and no opportunities for the retention
of vegetation. This presentation is not consistent with the character or amenity of the area and
is not supported.
Information Required
11.        Submit amended plans detailing:
           11.1. Removal of the rapid infiltration swale from the front 6 metre setback to Serenity
                 Close
           11.2. Removal of the individual pathways from Villas 1 to 15 to Serenity Close
           11.3. An increased vegetated landscape setback to Serenity Close. The plan is to detail
                 the retention of existing vegetation along Serenity Close.
           11.4. A dense landscape buffer to the north eastern corner of the site and Banksia
                 Avenue including retention of existing vegetation


Issue – Design
The Tourist Accommodation Code details that development is designed to response to the
sub-tropical climate of Noosa, be of a scale compatible with the surrounding area and not
present an appearance of bulk. The Acceptable Outcomes detail requirements for small
separate buildings with no more than 6 units attached in one plane (AO14.6) as well as
buildings not to have unbroken elevation longer than 15 metre.
PO14 also specifically states:
      f) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the
         surrounding properties;
      g) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties such as the impact on
         views, access to sunlight or overlooking;
      h) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather than large single bulky development;
      i) sits within a landscaped setting; and
      j) visually screens site utilities or integrates them with the design of the development.
Building scale and form is also referenced in the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code and the Visitor
Accommodation Code. AO7.1 to AO7.4 of the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code detail design
requirements relating to small separate buildings that do not dominate the street and respect
the scale of the surrounding vegetation. AO7.5 further details the provision of articulated roof
forms, a mix of lightweight materials, variation through articulation and texture and open
balconies or shaded patios with open transparent or semi open balustrades.




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