planning report Shaw v4. may24 · MCU24/0074

Council shall permit the same carparking rate as the existing development for the proposed
development, as over time it has been demonstrated the existing 27.25 car spaces is sufficient for
1,114.4m² of GFA/Use area of commercial enterprises (1 space per 37m² of GFA).
Noting the Council Officer indicates in the most recent report the existing carparking quantity has
demonstrated historically - it is sufficient for the quantity of GFA/Use area onsite.
        It is noted there are 26 car spaces and 4 motorbike spaces onsite. This does not meet the
        current Planning Scheme Probable Solution for the number of car spaces required for the
        uses onsite…. The proposal does not trigger any additional spaces and the car parking has
        been sufficient historically and is considered adequate. (Council Officer Report).



2.4 Prelodgement Meeting
A prelodgement meeting was held on the 15 September 2022, with the issues discussed including
technical provisions (site cover, GFA, building height, setbacks and landscaping), as well as building
design, carparking, engineering (stormwater, earthworks and acid sulfates), waste, infrastructure
charges and undergrounding electricity infrastructure. A summary of the Prelodgement Notes is
included below.
Architectural Comment
    -   Competent design with good outcomes from overall ‘master plan’ for site
    -   At least one additional deep break in the facades in Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street.
    -   Development consists of small separate buildings rather than large bulky buildings with no more than 6 units
        attached in one plane.
    -   Deep planting to street frontages.
    -   Architecture to be added with some batten screens and soffit.
Ramps

    -   Councils Cycling and Walking Strategy supports wide flat footpaths in the public realm with the Noosa Plan.
    -   Street trees to be provided within footpath to provide shade for pedestrians.
    -   May be an opportunity to explore the provision of a link to pedestrian cross-overs in the area.
    -   The Noosa Plan indicates that building design is to engage with the footpath through the provision of external
        terraces and intermediate levels between the footpath the main ground level of development.
    -   Council is undertaking a major design project for the entire Gympie Terrace area.
Carparking
    -   1 parking space per room is to be provided.
    -   Existing carparking credits may be applied, subject to further research as part of the application.
Undergrounding electricity
    -   A request to share costs for undergrounding electricity infrastructure would need to be supported by a written
        quotes as to the cost of works.
Other Comments

    -   Regarding the existing Melaleuca trees on north-eastern corner – if required to be removed then needs to be
        replaced with other appropriate species.
    -   The setbacks to third storey does not comply with 8m Acceptable Outcome.
    -   Whilst some consideration will be given to an increase in height due to the minimum floor height required as a
        result of flooding, the proposal would need to demonstrate that only a small section of the roof line extends above
        the 12 metre height from existing natural ground levels.
    -   The 45% site cover Acceptable Outcome is exceeded mainly due to the rear balcony that protected and shielded
        the rear service areas. Council’s Manager of Planning indicated that this aspect would be further reviewed.




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