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MCU15/0091 - Body Corporate conditional support for Application
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20 November 2015
Noosa Council
PO Box 141
Tewantin Qld 4565
Dear Sir,
RE: OFFSHORE NOOSA CTS 24644
CNR WEYBA RD & GYM PIE TCE NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566
We refer to Council's request that the Body Corporate of Offshore Noosa CTS 24644 consent to the
application by the operator of Riva cafe (formerly Elvis's Cafe), situated at 287 Gympie Terrace, to
change the zoning of the cafe from "Retail Business" to "Entertaining and Dining Business - type 1 food
and beverages".
We have reviewed correspondence received from the operator and the development application dated 25
September 2015 lodged with Council. We note that the operator intends to seek a full liquor licence after
the development application is approved. We also note that the application proposes:
• Retention of existing trading hours which are currently 7am to 8pm;
• No change to existing facilities;
• No change to existing parking facilities in the immediate area;
The Riva cafe is one of 32 units at Offshore Noosa and is situated on the corner of Gympie Terrace and
Weyba Road, Noosaville adjacent to a pedestrian crossing over Gympie Terrace.
The Body Corporate has long held the view that the cafe would benefit from upgrading of the premises,
the facilities and the dining experience and supports any reasonable initiatives by the operator to
upgrade the facilities. Recently the operator of the cafe has made some improvements to the site.
In considering any changes to the current trading arrangements for Riva cafe, the Body Corporate needs
to protect the interests of adjacent and nearby owners at Offshore Noosa. Key concerns that need to be
addressed are as follows:
• Noise levels resulting from a change in the zoning of the cafe;
• Health and safety;
• Toilet and related facilities for patrons of the Cafe;
We fully support the retention of existing trading hours as this will at least partially mitigate the risk of
noise levels. Our comments on the above matters are summarised below:
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1. Noise Levels
The rezoning application makes no reference to the fact that there could be increased noise
levels caused by increased patronage, including increased use of cooking and refrigeration
equipment, introduction of music, television, etc. There are a number of apartments both
adjoining the cafe premises and located nearby which could be impacted by any increase in noise
levels. In addition, any increased noise levels could also travel to the rear of the premises and
impact owners' enjoyment of the common property areas, such as the pools and spa areas, the
gardens and BBQ area.
The applicant needs to demonstrate that he has considered this risk and indicate what noise
abatement actions he will take to effectively mitigate these concerns. Previous experience with
the owner of the premises and a prior Cafe operator has demonstrated that little consideration is
likely to be given to this issue unless there are appropriate conditions attached to any rezoning
of the business.
The Body Corporate would not favourably view any initiative to extend trading hours.
2. Health and Safety
The Body Corporate is not aware of any initiatives taken to assess health and safety risks at the
premises for owners and patrons. The Body Corporate believes that the operator should have a
full assessment completed by an appropriately qualified inspector of the entire floor area that can
be publicly accessed to determine whether the steps at the front of the cafe and the floor surface
meet with all relevant Australian Standards. Until this assessment has been made and any
remedial action arising has been completed the Body Corporate does not support the application.
3. Toilet and related facilities for patrons
The Body Corporate understands that the cafe has no public access toilet and hand washing
facilities for patrons. The Body Corporate believes that consideration needs to be given to
provision of such facilities before it will consent to the application. Under no circumstances will
the Body Corporate agree to the usage of its common property areas and facilities by patrons of
the cafe. As the operator has indicated that he intends to gain a liquor licence for the premises,
the Body Corporate believes that it is not acceptable that such an establishment might seek
rezoning without the provision of such facilities within its premises.
In summary the Body Corporate will support the application once these matters have been addressed
and would then be prepared to sign the consent form. We would be happy to meet with interested
parties to this application to clarify our comments.
Yours sincerely
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