SARA RFI - Traffic Engineering Report

The proposed built form does not meet the Performance Outcome and provides a large bulky
development with limited opportunities for meaningful landscaping around and through the
site due to the extensive paved areas. The proposal plans do not meet the outcomes in relation
to the number of attached units and does not comprise small separate buildings. The buildings
uniformity, limited separation/ break between units, extensive flat planes and walls does not
respond to the sub-tropical climate of Noosa and is not supported.
Information Required
12.        Provide amended plans that provide smaller buildings separated by meaningful
           landscaping (not lawns or pool areas).
13.        Provide more variation to the design of the units to remove the uniformity and repetition
           of the development and meet the outcomes of the Codes.
14.        Provide amended plans that reference the sub-tropical climate of Noosa for the
           development including articulated roof forms , lightweight materials, greater overhangs,
           use of different building materials, softening of the edges of the building by removing the
           boxy profiles..


Issue – Roof Form
PO 20 of the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code details requirements that must be addressed
where roof top terraces are proposed. PO 20 states:
Roof forms:

      a)    contribute positively to the local skyline;
      b)    complement the character of the locality and the topography of the site;
      c)    avoid box profiles/parapets; and
      d)    do not create opportunities for overlooking the private open space or internal spaces
            of neighbourhood properties.
The proposed roof form does not meet the above Performance Outcomes as the boxy profile
proposed is not consistent with the character of the area, will not contribute positively to the
locality and is of a boxy profile. The roof form is not supported.
Information Required
15.        Provide amended plans that provide a more varied roof form that is consistent with the
           character of the area, the subtropical climate and avoid box profiles.


Issue – Vegetation Removal
The arborists report has not been fully reviewed and a further request may be forthcoming
when it has been reviewed.
Information Required
16.        Further information is to be provided regarding the existing vegetation along Serenity
           Close and Banksia Avenue and opportunities for retention.
17.        Concerns are raised as to whether the existing trees located near at the entrance to the
           basement are able to be retained with the excavation proposed. Further detailed plans
           are to be provided demonstrating the proposed levels and cut required for the driveway
           and tree location.




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