2015-01-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    12 January 2015


Vegetation to 3m in height would screen approximately half the height of the closest columns to
both adjoining neighbours leaving approximately half the columns viewable. The photo on the
left, the western side, is used as it is a worst case scenario angle. Views from the neighbouring
properties are slightly impeded by the encroachment but the extent of the obstruction is minor. It
is indicated visually in Figure 3 above that the encroachment is minor and the majority could be
effectively screened by the fence and vegetation.
4.     CONSULTATION
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
•      Engineering Officer
•      Building Officer
5.     CONCLUSION
The works encroaching into the setback obstruct some views from the neighbouring properties,
but given the extent of which they encroach, it is considered not to significantly affect the amenity
of these properties. The majority of the concrete plinths would be screened by a dividing fence.
Vegetation, which is permitted up to 3m in height in the setback area, would effectively screen
the portion of the plinths above fence height and some of the columns. An RPEQ has certified
that the works will not cause flood storage or revetment wall issues. The works are considered to
meet the Special Provisions for Noosa Waters in the Detached House Code and are
recommended to be supported, subject to conditions.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Community Services                         X   Planning & Infrastructure
     Disaster Management & Public Order             Building & Plumbing Services
     Waste & Environmental Health                   DA Planning
     Community Facilities                           Strategic Land Use Planning
     Cultural Facilities                            Asset Design & Investigations
                                                    Asset Planning
                                                    Civil Operations
                                                    Environment

     Executive Office                               Corporate Services
     Community Engagement                           Finance
     Customer Service                               ICT
     Executive Support                              Procurement & Fleet
     Governance                                     Property & Facilities
     Human Resources                                Revenue Services




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