2016-03-01 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 1 MARCH 2016


     Having regard to the conclusions in the economic report provided, the level of need for this
     type of use (IT Enterprise Digital Hub) in the Peregian Beach locality is significant. Further,
     given the nature of the use, ultimately having access to high speed internet and providing
     other co-working opportunities for start-up business and networking, the development will
     provide significant community benefit.

     The proposed new Community House building is to be located in the Open Space
     Recreation Zone. The Community House is a consistent use in this zone and is therefore
     supported by the planning scheme. It is noted however, that the proposed Community
     House would also be subject to impact assessment, requiring public notification.

     Having regard to the above and subject to compliance with other relevant provisions of the
     planning scheme, both the proposed IT Enterprise Digital Hub and the new Community
     House are supported at this location.

     Considerable consultation has occurred with the development of the Master Plan, including
     direct engagement with community groups during the design phase, the holding of a
     community meeting and also allowing submissions to be received and considered. A
     number of submissions have been received, mostly supporting the proposed Master Plan,
     with some useful comments being provided. Consequently, the Master Plan has been
     prepared through an open and transparent planning process with some amendments being
     made to the Master Plan in response to the submissions received.

     It is suggested that the proposed Master Plan achieves the necessary balance with respect
     to the provision of open space and additional parking for the Peregian Beach locality, while
     providing for innovative development, including the IT Enterprise Digital Hub with co-
     working space for start-up business. Other facilities proposed including a new Community
     House building centrally located with amenities, improved pedestrian linkages with an
     activated frontage, along with open space areas that provide a play scape, viewing
     platforms and a walking and cycling circuit, collectively will provide significant community
     benefit. From a town planning perspective the proposed Master Plan is supported.

6.   Proposed next steps
     Following adoption of the Master Plan, the PCG is proposing to undertake the following
     next steps:
         Finalisation of the building designs for the proposed commercial and community
           buildings on the Master Plan;
         A Material Change of Use (MCU) application for an impact assessable development
           permit be lodged;
         The development of 2016/17 capital budget bids for the construction of Stage 1 of the
           master plan to be considered by Council in the 2016/17 budget process;
         Lodging an application to the August 2016 round of the Federal Government’s
           National Stronger Regions Fund.

Previous Council Consideration

Ordinary Meeting Minutes 23 October 2014, Item 1, Page 10
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 23
October 2014 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to
A.   Proceed with the proposed course of action as outlined in the report; and
B.   Make public the contents of the report once it has been implemented.



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