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           • 12m2 of GFA for storage area to the rear of the building;

           • 52m2 of Use Area (40m² of deck and 12m² storage area).

The proposal complies with the relevant Performance Outcomes of the Recreation and Open Space
Zone Code for the following reasons –

           • The selling of food and drink remains an integrated part of the club supporting the
               primary use of the club which is the active outdoor recreation use of sailing and rowing.
               Without the selling of food and drink, the club would not be able to provide the
               standard of facilities to enable its sailing and rowing programs and would be seeking
               more funding from Local, State and Federal Governments.

           • It is important to note, as part of this proposal, the club is REMOVING ALL GAMING
               MACHINES from the premises, which results in real benefit to the community;

           • Provides essential community infrastructure contributing to the social fabric of Noosa.
               It is the only facility in Noosa which provides sailing and rowing on the River front.

           • The club is well used by the local community and provides sailing programs to local
               schools including disabled users programs, using club owned sailing vessels;

           • The whole of the lower floor and surrounding open areas are used for the storage of
               boats, gear, first aide, change rooms and ablutions.

           • Noise – there will not be any additional noise to that which already exists. The decks’
               location faces the River and Pirate Park car park and any noise emanating from the site
               does not impact on any sensitive land uses.

Car parking

The proposal seeks an additional 40m² of Use Area without providing any further car parking spaces.
The original approval (Condition A4) indicates 29 spaces is sufficient for the use. The approval is for
Outdoor Sport and Recreation (which includes the selling of food and drink) which the Noosa Plan
2020 requires that car parking is sufficient for the intended use.

The additional 40m² will not create any additional car parking demand and complies with Table
6.6.1.3 Vehicle parking and access and Table 6.6.1.3 pedestrian and cycling connectivity PO32, PO33
and PO36 of the Recreation and Open Space Zone Code which are provided below for reference.
Discussion is provided thereafter.

PO32
Development encourages the use of public transport and access via alternative motor vehicles such
as scooters.

PO33
Public Open Space and natural vegetation is not lost for car parking.




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