3702PlanningReport

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The proposed uses comply with the above definitions and are considered to be
consistent with the Business Centre Zone. The proposal will be code assessable
because alternate solutions will be adopted instead of the prescribed acceptable
solutions.


COOROY & LAKE MACDONALD LOCALITY CODE

                  Specific Outcomes                               Proposed solutions
Amenity
 O1 Uses are located, designed and operated           The proposal has little or no impact upon
 to avoid significant adverse changes to the light,   the amenity of the adjoining or nearby
 air quality, noise, accessibility or other           properties and is of a similar use.
 conditions enjoyed by users of associated,
 adjoining or nearby uses.
Scenic amenity
 O2 Important scenic vistas including those to        The proposal does not impact upon the
 and from Mt Cooroy, Mt Tinbeerwah and Black          local scenic vistas
 Mountain are protected and uninterrupted to
 maintain aesthetic and cultural values of the
 natural landscape.
Major road network
 O3 The function of, and visual amenity and           The function, visual amenity and
 character surrounding the, major road network,       character of the major road network are
 including Diamond St, Cooroy–Noosa Road,             protected by the proposal. This proposal
 Belli Creek Road and Lake Macdonald Drive is         will have minimal impact upon the traffic
 protected and enhanced.                              usage of Emerald Street and Maple
                                                      Street.
Laneways
 O4 Uses do not diminish the ability of               Wimmers Lane is of a sufficient quality
 laneways to—                                         and is able to accommodate all
a)    relieve traffic on streets;                     anticipated levels of traffic from this
b)    provide convenient and safe rear access to      development.
      premises; and
c)    add to the heritage character of Cooroy;        This development will not reduce the
AND                                                   ability for Wimmers Lane to provide
 O5 Access for new uses is only taken off a           convenient and safe access and to relieve
 laneway where upgrading works are carried out        traffic in the local area.
 to the laneway to enable the laneway to
 accommodate the anticipated levels of traffic.




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