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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 15 September 2022
5pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson,
Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
Councillor C Stewart, Mayor
Councillor F Wilkie
Councillor K Finzel
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor A Lorentson
Councillor B Stockwell
Councillor T Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
K Contini, Director Community Services
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Nil
The meeting commenced at 5.00pm.
Cr Stockwell was not present at the commencement of the meeting.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 August 2022 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 3
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
1 CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Moved: Cr Stewart
That Council, on behalf of the Noosa Community, provide their condolences to the official
State Government of Queensland Condolence Book at Government House Brisbane,
expressing our sorrow at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Carried unanimously.
BACKGROUND
On 8 September 2022, we lost not only our Queen, but we also lost an international icon.
There are very few of us who will remember a time when Queen Elizabeth II was not our
Queen; indeed everyone on this Council has known only one Queen, one sovereign. It
seems like she has always been there and always would be. Countless global leaders
have come and gone but Her Majesty has remained a constant. Indeed Her Majesty
presided over 15 Prime Ministers of the UK during her reign.
In regard to her relationship with Australia, the Queen consulted with 16 Prime
Ministers and 16 Governors-General served in her name. She was the patron of more
than 20 Australian charities and associations.
For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II reigned as Australia’s Head of State and during her
reign, visited Australia 16 times and saw more of this country than most Australians,
visiting every state and territory.
During a 2002 visit to Australia, Her Majesty remarked:
“For myself, I thank all Australians…I declare again…that my admiration, affection and
regard for the people of Australia will remain, as it has been…constant, sure and true”,
just as ours will always remain with Her Majesty.
It is clear that Her Majesty has been a constant source of stability and steadfast
leadership in an ever-changing world. While The Crown’s role has evolved, Her
Majesty’s great strength and enduring compassion has ensured she remained a leader
who was both respected and loved around the world. The lens in which she viewed world
events was one couched in empathy, understanding and peace. On behalf of the
residents of Noosa Shire, I would like to pass on our deepest condolences to her family
and all impacted by the passing of Her Majesty.
On her 21st birthday on April 21, 1947, while still a princess, Queen Elizabeth II made a
profound royal pledge: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long
or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial
family to which we all belong.”
Indeed she did. Her service and her love of country and Commonwealth was beyond
compare. May she rest in peace.
15 September 2022
........................................................ ......................................................................
Cr Clare Stewart Date
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Section 4
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
4. PETITIONS
1. PETITION: REQUESTING REPLACEMENT OF VEGETATION IN REGATTA CIRCUIT
NOOSAVILLE.
Refer to Attachment 1
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the petition with 9 signatories submitted by residents of Noosa Waters, Noosaville
requesting Council remove the melaleucas in the vicinity of the junction of Regatta Circuit
and Starboard Avenue and replace with more appropriate trees, be received and referred
to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell joined the meeting.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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Section 5
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8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 30 AUGUST 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE
Tim Cronin (Chair)
Kerry Phillips
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Tom Wegener
OTHER ATTENDEES
Scott Waters, Chief Executive Officer
Trent Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
Debra Iezzi, Director Executive Services
Diana Stewart, Governance Advisor
Alex Nolan, Governance Officer
Pauline Coles, Acting Finance Manager
Mackenzie Elliott, Acting Corporate Accountant
Carolyn Nothling, Capital Projects and Fixed Asset Accountant
Justin Thomas, ICT Manager
Jessica Rossouw, Queensland Audit Office
Thomas Cook, KPMG
Jillian Richards, KPMG
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 2021/22 DRAFT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the Audit & Risk
Committee Meeting dated 30 August 2022 regarding the presentation of the draft financial
statements for the period ending 30 June 2022.
2 GOVERNANCE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting
dated 30 August 2022 providing an update on governance compliance matters.
3 RISK MANAGEMENT
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 30 August 2022 providing an update on risk management matters.
4 INSURANCE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 30 August 2022 providing an update on insurance matters.
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5 CYBER SECURITY UPDATE
That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated
30 August 2022 and note the cyber security risks, actions to improve maturity and the July
account credential compromise.
6 INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 30 August 2022 and providing an update on internal audit matters.
7 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Stewart
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 30 August 2022 discussing matters relating to the effectiveness of the Audit
and Risk Committee.
Carried unanimously.
8 FRAUD & CORRUPTION
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 30 August 2022 providing an annual update on fraud and corruption related
matters and approve the amended Public Interest Disclosure Policy.
9 INCOMING CEO REPORT
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk Committee
dated 30 August 2022 and
A. That the recommendations and outcomes of the incoming CEO Report are further
developed with the Executive Team and workshopped with Council to create a
collaborative change management project – Noosa Project 2.0 to be delivered from 1
July 2022 – 30 June 2024, with progress reported to Council on a quarterly basis;
B. That the incoming CEO report be provided to the Audit and Risk Committee on a
confidential basis (refer Attachment 1);
C. That a summary of the incoming CEO Report outcomes be provided to the community,
highlighting the overall desired outcomes of Noosa Council Project 2.0 – creating a
Sustainable, High Performing, Agile and Future Focused Council.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 30 August 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with separately.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 7
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 6 SEPTEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Tom Wegener (Chair)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Amelia Lorentson (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Frank Wilkie (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Joe Jurisevic (non-Committee Councillor)
EXECUTIVE
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
APOLOGIES
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 MCU22/0062 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OFFICE AT 2
EMERALD STREET COOROY
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General Committee
for a further report.
2 MCU21/0146 – REPRESENTATIONS TO A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (90 DWELLINGS) AT 28 EENIE CREEK
ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding representations made in relation to
MCU21/0146 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Multiple dwelling (90
small dwelling units) situated at Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville and:
A. Agree to amend condition 14 to read as follows:
14. Security in the Form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$50,000 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of
this approval, prior to a pre-start meeting. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee
will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval, related to the final
inspection, less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance
of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum
to effect compliance with conditions.
B. Agree to delete conditions 5 and 53.
C. Issue an updated Infrastructure Charges Notice
D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
3 RAL21/0035 – APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) AT 21
JIRIMMA CRESCENT, COOROIBAH
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General Committee
for further consideration.
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Section 8
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4 TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS ENVIRONMENTAL OFFSETS
That Council note the report by the Acting Principal Environment Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 and request the Chief Executive
Officer:
A. Continue negotiations with Transport and Main Roads Department about opportunities
for use of suitable land as environmental offset receiving sites and update Council on
the outcomes; and
B. Bring forward a report on Council’s Environment Offset Policy and associated guideline,
after initial consultation has concluded.
5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – JULY 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties No.9 P/L TTE, which is listed as item 18 in this report. I have a
friendship with Leigh and Rob McCready, who are associated with the applicant. As a result, of my
conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
Cr Wilkie assumed the Chair.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the
application by Altum Properties No.9 P/L TTE, which is listed as item 18 in this report. Leigh McCready
who is associated with the applicant, was involved in a volunteer capacity for my 2020 election campaign
with Future Noosa, which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the
meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties No.9 P/L TTE, which is listed as item 18 in this report. On 24
February 2020 I sought a review by the Independent Council Election Observer (ICEO) as to the public
claims of the Future Noosa Team, of which Leigh McCready was publicly identified as a Campaign
Manager. Leigh McCready is associated with the applicant. Although I have a declarable conflict of
interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because Council's
consideration of this application is not to approve or reject it, it is only for noting of a decision that has
already been made by staff. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will
respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a
reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory
service, not a statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public interest and
neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from that advice and therefore a reasonable
person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding planning applications that
have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel returned to the meeting.
Cr Stewart returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
6 POLYSTYRENE ROUNDTABLE
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer Coastal Management to the Planning
& Environment Committee meeting dated 6 September 2022 providing an update on the
Polystyrene Roundtable.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and
the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution
Carried unanimously.
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Section 10
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
3 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 6 SEPTEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Joe Jurisevic (Chair)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Frank Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Cr Clare Stewart
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
Nil.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and
note that there were no reports for recommendation at this meeting.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 11
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
4 GENERAL COMMMITEE MEETING REPORT 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 MCU22/0062 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OFFICE AT 2
EMERALD STREET COOROY
Referred from the Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 6 September 2022 (Item 1,
Page 4) for a Further Report - included in this Agenda as Report No. 3.
2 RAL21/0035 – APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) AT 21
JIRIMMA CRESCENT, COOROIBAH
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding Application RAL21/0035 for a
Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 into 2 lots situated at 21 Jirrima Crescent,
Cooroibah and note the applicant has stopped the decision period pursuant to the Planning
Act 2016 in order to discuss the issues raised in the report.
Carried unanimously.
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Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Item 3 is dealt with as the last item of the agenda.
Lost unanimously.
3 FURTHER REPORT - MCU22/0062 - APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
FOR OFFICE AT 2 EMERALD STREET COOROY
That Council note the further report by the Development Planner to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 September 2022 and the report to the Planning & Environment Committee
dated 6 September 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0062 for a Development Permit
for a Material Change of Use for Offices situated at 2 Emerald Street, Cooroy and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
SK-01 G Floor Plans Prepared by Wiltshire Stevens 23.08.2022
Architecture
SK-02 G Elevations Prepared by Wiltshire Stevens 23.08.2022
Architecture
SK-04 G Sections Prepared by Wiltshire Stevens 23.08.2022
Architecture
Building Appearance
3. The parapet to the Emerald Street frontage is to be removed and replaced with a
hip roof design.
4. All deck and balcony areas above ground floor must not be enclosed by permanent
fixtures such as shutters, louvres, glass panelling or the like, except where required
to satisfy any privacy condition of this Decision Notice or if shown on the approved
plans.
5. Street awnings must be provided for the full frontage of the building to Emerald
Street. The awning must be designed to provide maximum continuous solar and
rain protection and promote all weather activity but provide opportunities for street
tree planting and landscaping. The width of the awning must be determined in
consultation with the Manager Development Assessment prior to the issue of the
operational works approval and is to include a sloping roof form. Posts are to be
provided and must be located to the outer most point of the awning so as not to
impede pedestrian traffic.
6. Ground floor shopfront glazing along the Emerald Street frontage must be fully
transparent to a minimum of 65% of the street frontage to allow passive
surveillance and encourage social interaction and must be provided at full height
(floor to ceiling).
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7. Any security screens on the premises consist of grille or translucent screens and
not solid shutters, screens or roller-doors.
8. All mechanical equipment and other service infrastructure located on the site must
be:
a. located not less than 2 metres from a property boundary.
b. fully enclosed or screened such that they are not visible from the street
frontages nor adjoining properties. Where screened by landscaping,
landscaping beds must be at least 1.5 metres wide.
9. Roof materials must be non-reflective and designed with colours and styles to
minimise the visual impact of the development.
10. The street awning must extend for the full width of the frontage and be setback 1m
from the face of the kerb. Amended plans must be submitted prior to the issue of
an operational works approval.
11. All ground floor shopfront glazing must be protected against vandalism by the use
of a form of safety glass such as toughened or laminated glass.
12. During operating hours, all parking areas, pedestrian areas and entrances/exits to
all stairwells, lifts, foyers and public toilets must be well lit with vandal resistant
lighting and with intensities to satisfy the requirements of Australian Standard
AS1158 “Public Lighting Code”. Lighting must be designed to reduce the contrast
between shadows and well lit areas. In particular, appropriate security lighting must
be provided along the full length of the proposed pedestrian/cycleway.
Currency Period
13. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 15 September
2028 unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Building Height
14. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8m to the peak of the
roof line.
15. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which certifies
that the building does not exceed the maximum height requirement of this Decision
Notice.
Performance Bond
16. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $10,000
must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this
approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works. The
cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the
conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing
performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or
guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions.
Street Identification
17. The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible from
the primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and, where
appropriate, the building name.
External Works – Wimmers Lane
18. Wimmers Lane must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site.
The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval
and must include in particular:
a. construction of kerb and channelling, road widening and underground
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stormwater drainage to the development side only. The final extent and
alignment of works to be determined as part of the subsequent Operational
Works approval.
Road Widening of Wimmers Lane
19. The developer must dedicate as “road” a 2m wide strip extending across the full
frontage of the site to Wimmers Lane. The dedication must be in accordance with
drawing number Plan number SK01 Version G dated 23 August 2022 prepared by
Wiltshire Stevens Architecture.
20. The dedication must be completed prior to the commencement of the use.
External Works – Emerald Street
21. Emerald Street must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site.
The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval
and must include in particular:
a. a full width pathway extending from the property boundary to the kerb and
channel.
b. works to transition the new full width pathway to match smoothly with the
existing frontages of the adjoining properties. These works will extend
beyond the frontage of the subject site. The transitions must be constructed
at grades that are in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 5 –
Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.
c. any necessary relocation or alteration to existing access from Emerald Street
to the adjoining property at 4 Emerald Street must be undertaken. The type
and extent of these works must be in agreement with the adjoining property
owner and clearly shown on plans submitted for operational works.
d. Any relocation/reinstatement of existing services in the road verge.
These works are to be undertaken at no cost to Council.
Site Access and Driveways
22. A sealed access driveway must be provided from Wimmers Lane to all parking and
manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a. a driveway crossover generally in accordance with RS-051 and any
associated addendum.
Car Parking
23. A minimum of 23 car parking spaces and 2 motor cycle spaces must be provided
and marked on the site for the commercial development, and made available and
accessible at all times while the use is open for business. The works must be
undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include
in particular:
a. pedestrian routes in accordance with the conditions of this Decision Notice .
b. 1 disabled parking space within the total.
c. dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian Standard
AS2890: Parking Facilities.
24. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for
vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
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25. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development. The works
must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must
include in particular:
a. a 2 metre wide footpath along one side of Wimmers Lane and Emerald
Street.
b. the resealing of the existing asphalt path fronting the development.
26. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development and include:
a. 10 bicycle parking spaces and 5 lockers; and
b. one shower cubicle with ancillary change room.
Stormwater Drainage
27. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a
lawful point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval and the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual, and
must include in particular:
a. works generally in accordance with the Stormwater Layout Plan. Fig 1.2
Revision B prepared by Callaghan & Toth dated 6 July 2022;
b. extension of the site stormwater system to accommodate stormwater from
the existing external drainage pipe from Lot 2 on RP44101 to the east; and
c. the use of gravity stormwater drainage and not surcharge pits.
This condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
trunk infrastructure.
Services
28. Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be
provided to each lot in accordance with an approval for Operational Works and the
standards and requirements of the relevant service provider.
29. Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of
construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits
and pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology
telecommunications.
30. Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers
(Energex, NBN and Unitywater) which certifies that the development has met the
requirements of this Decision Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of
construction.
Easements
31. A 1.5 metre wide easement for stormwater drainage purposes must be registered
against the title of the property in favour of Lot 2 on RP44101 and be generally in
accordance with the Stormwater Layout Plan. Fig 1.2 Revision B prepared by
Callaghan & Toth dated 6 July 2022. The easement must be of sufficient width to
wholly encompass the drainage infrastructure and extend to the Emerald Street
boundary.
32. A 2.0 metre wide easement for “Public Thoroughfare” purposes must be registered
against the title of the property in favour of Council. The easement must be located
directly adjacent to the eastern property boundary and extend for the full length
between Wimmers Lane and Emerald Street. The easement must be:
a. clearly shown on all plans submitted for Operational Works; and
b. registered prior to the commencement of the use.
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33. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and
granted at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service
authority, the easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s
standard easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to
Council for endorsement.
34. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
B. Agree to reduce the infrastructure charges in respect to the impervious area calculation
for stormwater for the 2m wide public thoroughfare required by condition 27.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
4 FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0212 - APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
– DWELLING HOUSE AT 66 SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as Deborah
Reid a submitter to the application, is a personal friend. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest,
I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe I do not have a
close personal relationship with Ms Reid. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room.
However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the
decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr
Lorentson does not have a close personal relationship with the submitter, Ms Reid and therefore a
reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the Further Report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 September 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0212 for a Development
Permit for a Material Change of Use – Dwelling situated at 66 Seaview Terrace Sunshine
Beach and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
2. The applicant must provide a copy of the development approval to the private
building certifier who assesses the subsequent development application for a
development permit for building works for the construction of the Detached House
and the associated deck and pool area.
Approved Plans
3. Development must be undertaken strictly under the approved plans listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
100.00 J Site Plan, prepared by Shaun Lockyer Architects 01.09.2022
200.00 J Floor Plan – Lower Ground 01.09.2022
200.01 I Floor Plan – Ground Level 01.09.2022
200.02 H Floor Plan – Level 01 01.09.2022
210.00 H Roof Plan 01.09.2022
300.00 H Building Elevations – elevation west 01.09.2022
300.01 H Building Elevations – elevation north 01.09.2022
300.02 H Building Elevations – elevation east 01.09.2022
300.03 H Building Elevations – elevation south 01.09.2022
640.00 A Landscape details – detail driveway plan 06.05.2022
640.01 A Landscape details – driveway detail section 06.05.2022
Amended Plans
4 Prior to the issue of any further development approvals amended plans must be
submitted to Council. The plans must remove the roof top terrace. The plans must
be to the satisfaction of the Manager, Development Assessment.
Approved Documents
5. Development must be undertaken strictly under the approved documents listed in
the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Document
Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed residence 66 Seaview
Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, reference 21370-001-Rev 1 dated 28 April 2022
Royal Haskoing DHV report ‘Report 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach
Coastal Hazards Assessment, reference PA2906-RHD-ZZ-XX-RP-Z-0001 dated
3 June 2022
Built form
6. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above ground
level in accordance with the approved plans.
7. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which certifies
that the building does not exceed the maximum height requirement of this Decision
Notice.
8. The proposed Detached House must be located on the site, as shown on the Site
Plan, Drawing No. 100.00, Revision J. The Detached House is not to be located
closer than 10.5m to the seaward boundary, except for the cantilevered part of the
building which is not to extend closer than 7.5m to the seaward boundary.
Certification of the location of the Detached House, including the cantilevered
section from the seaward boundary, is to be provided by a licenced surveyor before
the issue of a final classification for the Detached House by the building certifier.
The certification must be submitted to Council.
Currency Period
9. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 21 July 2028,
unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Performance Bond
10. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $20,000
must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this
approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Works. The cash
bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions
of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance
of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum
to effect compliance with conditions.
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Landscaping
11. A minimum of 20% of the site must be retained as soft landscaping.
12. To screen the development, screening vegetation must be planted for the full
length of the north and south boundaries, with the exception of the bin/gas/bike
store area, in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 -
Landscaping. The planted vegetation must have a minimum pot size of 200mm
and consist of native, endemic species with a mature height of not less than 8
metres and a maximum spacing of 2 metre centres.
13. A mix of native landscaping, such as ground covers, shrubs and trees, is provided
for a width of 5 metres from the seaward or rear boundary of the site. The planted
vegetation must have a minimum pot size of 200mm and consist of native, endemic
species as per Table 3.1 & 3.2 of PSP2 Landscaping for suitable coastal species.
The planted vegetation must be planted at the following density:
a. trees must have a maximum spacing of 6m;
b. shrubs must have a maximum spacing of 1.5m; and
c. ground covers planted between the trees and shrub must achieve a dense
coverage.
14. The development is to provide adequate landscape buffering to protect the
character of the beachfront, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager
Development Assessment.
15. Two 100 litre street trees must be provided within the frontage. The trees must be
a coastal species in accordance with PSP2 – Landscaping.
Coastal Protection
16. External colours and finishes of the building must comprise of
muted/environmental tones that blend with the natural environment.
Pedestrian Access
17. A pedestrian access gate must not be installed along the seaward property
boundary with direct access by residents to the beachfront area not being
permitted.
Geotechnical Stability
18. A footing system and erosion protection system must be designed for the proposed
development to withstand the short-term erosion associated with a 500-year
average recurrence interval storm event combined with shoreline recession due to
sea-level rise for 2100 climate change. The short-term erosion associated with a
500-year average recurrence interval storm event combined with shoreline
recession due to sea-level rise for 2100 climate change to be considered for the
design as per the recommendations of the Royal Haskoing DHV report ‘Report 66
Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach Coastal Hazards Assessment, reference
PA2906-RHD-ZZ-XX-RP-Z-0001 dated 3 June 2022.
19. The footing system and erosion protection system must in accordance with the
works detailed in the Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed
residence 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, (Reference 21370-001-Rev 1
dated 28 April 2022) and other supporting documents referenced in the Tectonic
report.
20. The design must include the protection of the northern and southern boundaries of
the site to prevent erosion on neighbouring properties exposing the side
boundaries of the site to erosion. The minimum extent of the side boundary
protection must be determined by a line drawn at 28° extending upwards to the
west from the base of the rear point of the erosion as per the recommendations of
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Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed residence 66 Seaview
Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, reference 21370-001-Rev 1 dated 28 April 2022.
21. The design must be accompanied by certification by a Registered Professional
Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) specialising in geotechnical engineering that the
design is satisfactory and will provide a long-term factor of safety concerning slope
stability of no less than 1.5.
22. Following construction, certification must be supplied to Council by an RPEQ
specialising in geotechnical engineering that the works have been constructed in
accordance with the approved design.
23. A dilapidation survey shall be carried out of all adjacent properties and structures
before the commencement of construction of the proposed development on the
site.
24. Due to the risk of instability on the existing dune slope and the potential for
settlement of loose sand on the adjacent properties, vibrations must be kept to a
minimum and must be monitored during the construction of the development.
Driven piles (both sheet piles and pile footings) are not permitted on the site.
25. Landscaping at the rear of the property and the crest of the existing dune slope
shall be limited to a maximum surcharge of 5kPa unless a site-specific slope
stability analysis is carried out to demonstrate that higher loads are acceptable.
26. Under no circumstances shall building materials be temporarily stockpiled in the
area of the crest of the existing dune slope or on the slope.
27. Discharge of concentrated stormwater flows onto the dune slope must be avoided,
and under no circumstances will subsurface disposal of water be permitted using
infiltration pits.
28. Stormwater runoff from gutters, down-pipes, driveways, and paved areas must be
collected and directed by pipes into the Council stormwater system along Seaview
Terrace.
29. The existing dune slope and any areas disturbed by the construction of the
proposed development shall be revegetated as soon as possible to reduce the
potential for erosion.
Earthworks
30. Earthworks required on-site must be carried out in accordance with Council’s
Planning Scheme Policy PSP6 Engineering Design Standards, so as not to cause
the additional ponding of water on any adjoining lands or concentrate or direct
overland flow on to an adjoining property.
31. All earthworks carried out on site must not affect the structural stability of the
adjoining lands and/or buildings and/or structures and/or services.
32. All earthworks and associated retaining structures/batters, both above and below
ground level, both temporary and permanent, must be wholly contained within the
subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided
to Council.
33. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Australian
Standard AS3798: Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential
Developments.
Significant Weather Event
34. Should a significant weather event occur which results in substantial erosion within
the site, and undermines the structure and/or renders the Detached House
uninhabitable, the owner must
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a. Immediately secure the perimeter of the property to prevent unauthorised
access and then undertake necessary works upon the land to make the
detached house safe and suitable for habitation in a timely manner.
i. Any work proposed must be designed to ensure that the work will not
cause adverse impacts on other lands or on coastal processes.
ii. Rock, concrete and like hard materials must not be used for the
construction of beach protection works.
iii. Any work proposed to be carried out must be undertaken in accordance
with Development Permit for Operational Works.
b. or remove the Detached House and all associated structures including the
footpath crossover and make the land safe at no cost to the Council.
Site Access and Driveways
35. A sealed access driveway must be provided from the existing formation in Seaview
Terrace to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must
be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must
include a driveway located generally in accordance with the approved plans.
Stormwater Drainage
36. Stormwater runoff from the development must be collected and disposed of in
accordance with the recommendations of the site specific geotechnical report.
Stormwater runoff from gutters, down-pipes, driveways, and paved areas must be
collected and directed to Council stormwater drainage system along Seaview
Terrace. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval.
37. Prior to the commencement of the use a certificate must be issued by an RPEQ
certifying that the stormwater drainage system has been constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit.
Easements
38. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or
third party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an
easement registered against the title of the property.
39. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and
granted at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service
authority, the easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s
standard easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to
Council for endorsement.
40. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Damage to Services and Assets
41. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development
works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the
development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services
and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
42. A temporary fence must be constructed along the site’s boundary to the adjoining
park reserve to restrict access, with signage erected that ensures that no access
is allowed’.
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B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
For: Crs Finzel, Stewart, Wilkie, Lorentson, Wegener and Jurisevic
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
5 FURTHER REPORT - MCU19/0017.02 & RAL19/0004.02 FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - TYPE 1 OFFICE,
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - TYPE 2 MEDICAL & ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT &
RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT – ACCESS EASEMENT AT 36 - 40 HOFMANN DRIVE,
NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2022 and the Further Report to the General Meeting dated
12 September 2022 regarding Application No. MCU19/0017.02 & RAL19/0004.02 to make a
minor change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use - Ancillary Dwelling Unit,
Commercial Business - Type 1 Office, Commercial Business - Type 2 Medical and
Reconfiguration of a Lot – Access Easement situated at 36-40 Hofmann Dr Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the request for increased height and design for the following reasons:
1. The increased height does not comply with Acceptable outcome AO16.1 (b) (iii) of
the Major Centre Zone code and Performance Outcome PO16 a), b) & c) of the
Major Centre Zone code in Noosa Plan 2020 and Probable solution S8.1 d) and
Specific outcomes a), c) & d) the Noosaville Locality Code in Noosa Plan 2006, as
it will dominate the site, skyline and surrounding area and is not in keeping with the
character of the area.
2. Changes to the width of balconies and roof overhangs reduces the architectural
appeal of the building from that previously approved.
B. Advise the applicant the following changes are considered generally in accordance with
the approval:
1. Changes to the front entry, as shown on Elevations (East) Plan no DA-30.10, Rev
23 and dated 22.08.2022 and Cover Sheet Plan no. DA-00.00, Rev 24 and dated
22.08.2022;
2. Reduced gross floor area as shown on Plan no. DA-00.00 and floor plans;
3. Changes to motorcycle parking.
Amended plans should be lodged with Council showing these changes only.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
6 LIFEGUARD SERVICES – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ASSESSMENT (T000075)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as my
daughter Giorgia Lorentson and son Ben Lorentson are employed by Surf Life Saving Queensland
(SLSQ) as casual lifeguards. It could be viewed that I have a have a conflict of interest, however I do
not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias as my daughter and son’s employment
is of a casual nature and not exclusively bound to SLSQ. Therefore, there is no benefit or loss specific
to my daughter and son, from the outcome of this application. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the
meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and
participate in the decision.
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Motion
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a
reasonable person would not have a perception of bias because Cr Lorentson nor her children stand to
receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, and therefore a reasonable person would
trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the motion be amended as follows:
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that, as the
interest has been declared, a reasonable person would trust not have a perception of bias because Cr
Lorentson nor her children stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, and
therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that, as the
interest has been declared, a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public
interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Stewart
That Council note the report by the Property Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated
12 September 2022 regarding the provision of lifeguard services and
A. Agree to award RFQ T000075 for the provision of Lifeguard Services to Surf Lifesaving
Queensland Inc. for an initial 1 x 5 year term commencing 29 October 2022 for the
amount of $1,694,186 per annum (ex GST) (noted as Option 3 in the report);
B. Authorise the CEO to award 1 x 5 year extension to Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc.
subject to satisfactory performance at Council’s sole discretion;
C. Authorise the CEO to take all necessary action, including but not limited to negotiating,
making, executing and managing the agreement with Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc.
for the supply of Lifeguard Services and any required variations of the agreement on
Council’s behalf;
D. Note variations to the agreement which seek to increase the agreement’s value will be
considered as part of Council’s budget deliberations;
E. Note given the agreement’s commencement date is within the current financial year the
pro-rata increase to the agreement value will be considered at Budget Review 2; and
F. Agree the labour component of the agreement will be indexed to annual Fair Work
commission wage rises and the equipment and consumables component will be indexed
to CPI.
Carried unanimously.
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7 ENTERPRISE RISK AND OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT POLICY
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 12 September 2022 and
A. Adopt the Enterprise Risk and Opportunity Management Policy provided at Attachment
1; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to make minor amendments to the
document prior to publication.
8 BURGESS CREEK COASTAL EROSION AND WATER QUALITY
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer – River Strategy &
Engagement to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 and
A. Consider a detailed project proposal for a Noosa Eastern Beaches Creeks High Risk
Erosion Prioritisation Project for Council at its Budget Review 2 deliberations;
B. Note an internal investigation of erosion impacts from foot traffic at the mouth of Burgess
Creek and adjacent dunes and engagement with the Burgess Creek Bushcare Group
and other interested stakeholders to develop nature-based restoration and erosion
control measures; and
C. Request the CEO (or delegate) liaise with Unitywater to provide Unitywater’s Receiving
Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) and all routine monitoring reports including
water quality and quantity discharges for Burgess Creek to Council Environment staff to
support Council’s Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Program for Noosa Shire.
9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – AUGUST 2022
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 outlining August 2022 year to date financial
performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the
inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That the report of the General Committee dated 12 September 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1 APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR CLARE STEWART TO BOARD OF BRISBANE 2032
ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES (OCOG)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15
September 2022 and
A. Receive and note the correspondence advising of Mayor Stewart’s appointment to the
Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee to the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games
from the Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics; and
B. Confirm the appointment of Mayor Clare Stewart as a Director from 1 September 2022
up to and including 31 August 2026.
Carried unanimously.
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 27 October 2022 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.45pm.
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 1
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Petition for Replacement of Nuisance Vegetation in Regatta Circuit, Noosaville
While the undersigned wholeheartedly support Noosa Council's laudable policy of
maintaining and improving the natural environment, we believe it is not the Council's
intention that its constituents endure the debilitating consequences of an uncompromising
application of that policy.
The signatories petition Noosa Council for the removal of nuisance vegetation in the near
vicinity of the junction of Regatta Circuit and Starboard Avenue for the reasonable concerns
described below.
The nuisance vegetation - very large melaleuca paperbark trees (leucadendra, or weeping
paperbark, swamp tea tree) - was planted within the ‘Headland Estate’ development more
than twenty years ago and has thrived to a present height of more than 18 metres.
Horticultural publications suggest ‘leucadendra paperbark trees are a spreading tree rising to
heights of 20 to 30 metres with a 10 to 20 metre spread”. (Melaleuca leucadendra Paperbark,
Weeping Paperbark PFAF Plant Database). They can be seen to have achieved those
suggested dimensions on uncleared lands in the shire,
We are uncomfortable with the prospect of these trees in our near vicinity seasoning to such
size, particularly from a safety point of view as the wood of the melaleuca is soft and that the
trees are prone to branch fall events. The danger of which, in a suburban location, logically
must increase with time as the tree grows, ages, and its roots become restricted by the built
environment.
The adjacent concrete footpath has been replaced after the trees’ roots made it unsafe, the
concrete gutter kerb is presently broken as a consequence of the trees’ forces, and the trees’
surface roots constitute a safety trip hazard. Patch repairs have been attempted in recent
times,
Throughout any year, yet particularly more so during mid-Winter and Spring months,
residents living within the vicinity of the melaleuca trees are continuously subject to:
1) hay fever and other allergies
2) dust, leaves and debris from the trees’ soft bark, blown into yards, pools, decks,
screens, and roof gutters
3) road kerb gutters filled with leaves — which inevitably are carried into the Canal and
Noosa River with the next rainfall.
It is significant that within the Headland Estate there are numerous examples in each of
Regatta Circuit, Starboard Avenue, Treasure Cove, Headland Drive, and Shorehaven Drive of
melaleucas having been removed in recent years.
We understand that those actions were in accordance with a long-standing Sunshine Coast
Council, and Noosa Council recognition that the original installation of melaleucas was
inappropriate, and at the request of local ratepayers for the same reasons as we offer as
justification in our petition.
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In commending Council for its preservation guidelines, we trust the implementation of such
policy considers the practicalities of a burgconing environment growing and expanding over
time and that the ratepayers’ amenity, safety, and peace of mind are not ignored.
We ask that the Council recognise the melaleucas’ incompatibility and replace the trees.
We offer to bear the costs associated with the planting of a number of alternative trees more
in keeping with the other varieties already planted in Regatta Circuit and Starboard Avenue
as replacements for melaleucas which have previously been removed.
We look forward to Noosa Council's favourable consideration of our request.
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