Town Planning Report - Car wash & Food and drink outlet

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      Street and located in Elm Street and on the eastern side of the railway line. The proposed
      development provides for some convenience goods in terms of the small takeaway food and
      drink outlet.

      The design has also been carefully considered to provide a built form that reflects the form,
      scale and existing character of Cooroy. The development is comprised of low rise buildings
      that cover a small area of the site and also provides for about 13% of the effective site area to
      be landscaped. Further, addresses the street frontages and complements the existing
      streetscape having a scale and form that is proportionate and complementary to the existing
      service stations to the north and south. Importantly, the proposed development provides for
      the widening of Diamond Lane and provides for a pedestrian north-south walkway along the
      eastern boundary, consistent with the Cooroy Framework and Character Plan (Figure 7.2.2.4).

      Having regard to the nature of the uses being proposed and the context of this location, the
      most relevant performance outcomes are discussed below:
         • PO1 – the proposed development will not compromise the role of the Cooroy as the
             largest centre in the Noosa Hinterland, providing for a commercial service facility that
             is much needed in this locality.
         • PO3 – the development will contribute in a positive way to the streetscape given the
             design and having regard to the context of the location which is characterised by the
             two existing service stations and located opposite the Cooroy railway and station.
         • PO4 – having regard to the nature of the design and the landscaping across the
             frontages, the proposed development will contribute in a positive way to the visual
             amenity of the major road network.
         • PO7- having regard to the nature of the use, the proposed buildings and landscaping
             are consistent and reflective of a modern country town character in terms of the form,
             proportion, composition and use of materials. To that end, the buildings and other
             structures have been designed to reflect the traditional Queensland vernacular,
             comprising varying roof forms and incorporating lightweight materials, including
             timber feature battens of various types and colours, colorbond corrugated roofing,
             roof overhangs and awnings at the frontages. The awnings are located within a
             landscaped setting along both Elm Street and Opal Streets and incorporates some
             trees. The development also makes use of lightweight sails over the small outdoor
             seating area on the corner of Elm and Opal Streets, which assists with activating this
             frontage.
         • PO10 - having regard to the proposed built form, the development is sympathetic to
             the country town character and complements the existing streetscape, with a built form
             which is single storey in height and addresses the street.
         • PO11 – the proposed development does provide a service role in this location given
             the car wash will complement the existing service stations. Further, provides for a small
             food and drink outlet which provides for some local convenience goods.
         • PO16 – the development has been designed to provide egress from Opal Street, which
             is preferred. Further, has been sited and designed to not diminish the ability of
             laneways to relive traffic with an angled egress onto Diamond Lane providing for left
             turn only and will maintain safe pedestrian connectivity. The heritage character of the
             laneway will not be affected by the development.




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