Town Planning Report - Car wash & Food and drink outlet

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           c) Site layout, building design and landscape treatments provide efficient and safe conduct
              of industry activities, vehicle access and manoeuvrability and contribute to an attractive
              streetscape.
           d) Industry activities ensure –
                      i. service areas and waste management processes and systems are efficient and
                           maximise opportunities for reuse and recycling;
                      ii. the safety and security of property tenants, operators, employees and patrons;
                           and
                      iii. the establishment of safe, comfortable pedestrian environments with high
                           levels of accessibility and functionality.
           e) Industry activities
                      i. protect Noosa’s natural resources and environmental values and are energy
                           and water efficient and resilient to future impacts of climate change; and
                      ii. are located where there is an appropriate level of infrastructure services to
                           support the use.

      It is noted that under overall outcome (2)(b) the planning scheme anticipates that some
      industrial uses might not be provided within an industry zone, which is the case here. As
      explained above, there are many planning schemes within SEQ that support a commercial car
      wash within a centre where appropriately located. This is provided the proposed use will not
      have an adverse impact upon the amenity and character of the locality in terms of noise and
      traffic impacts, which has been confirmed by the noise and traffic experts (discussed below).
      Further, should be allowed in circumstances where there are no unintended town planning
      consequences, which is the case here.

      In terms of the most relevant performance outcomes, the following comments are provided:
          • PO1 – the proposed development is located on a site suitable for the intended purpose,
             which is supported by adequate infrastructure and services.
          • PO2 – the proposed primary use for a car wash is of a type and scale that is compatible
             with the character and context of the setting.
          • PO3 – the proposed use will contribute to the local economy and employment in the
             area.
          • PO4 – the proposed car wash will be operated in a manner to avoid noise emissions
             and will not unreasonably diminish the amenity of the area or surrounding uses, as
             explained below.
          • PO5 – the proposed development does not adjoin any residential zones.
          • PO6 – the proposed development has been designed and can be conditioned to not
             cause unacceptable offsite impacts in terms of noise and lighting.
          • PO7 & PO8 – All waste management areas are to be screened from the street (refer
             Proposed Site Layout Plan - Attachment 1).
          • PO9 – the storage of any chemicals onsite will be contained within the proposed Store
             Room and Plant Room.
          • PO10 – as explained below, not only will the proposed car wash be operated in an
             environmentally responsible manner, but given the nature of the use, the development
             itself will provide significant environmental benefits in terms of reducing pollutants
             that would ordinarily enter a local waterway and the Lake MacDonald Dam catchment.




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