2020-06-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        15 JUNE 2020

The noise reports provided were reviewed by an acoustic expert, who has stated that the 6am to
midnight hours of operation for the outdoor dining component of the restaurant should not be
supported. The noise reports have not provided sufficient evidence to ensure noise impacts have
been mitigated sufficiently to ensure no adverse impacts on residents after 10pm. In addition, no
information has been provided on how noise levels and/or patron numbers would be managed to
ensure compliance with the Noise Management Plan.
It is however recommended that the whole of the outdoor dining areas be permitted to operate
from 6am until 10pm, as the ‘awning’ structure constructed over the northern portion of the outdoor
dining area is a solid roof type structure, and will provide sufficient noise control to allow use until
10pm.
Given the residential nature of the surrounding development, noise impacts are likely to occur
should the outdoor dining area operate after 10pm. As such, it is recommended the outdoor dining
area condition be changed to allow the whole of the outdoor area to operate from 6am to 10pm
only.

4.     DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME
The site is zoned Tourist Accommodation under the draft New Noosa Plan. Short-term
accommodation and Food and drink outlets are consistent, impact assessable uses, whilst Multiple
dwellings (i.e. permanent accommodation) are impact inconsistent on the subject site. As per the
above assessment, the carparking rate for Food and drink outlets under the draft scheme reduces
the rate from 1 space per 10m2 to 1 space per 20m2. As such, this new rate has been utilised in
the calculation for changes to Condition 33.

5.     CONSULTATION
5.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
5.1. Other Referrals
    MWA Environmental – Acoustics
5.2. Council Referrals
    Environmental Health Co-ordinator

6.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks a minor change to a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for
140 Multiple Dwelling Units and Associated Facilities – Shop, Restaurant, Multi- Function Room
and Gym at 75 Resort Drive Noosa Heads. The application seeks minor changes to Conditions 2,
5, 33 and 83, in relation to carparking and noise management.
The changes to Condition 2 are partially supported, with changes to Unit 1401 supported, whilst
changes to operating hours of the outdoor dining component of the Resort Facilities Building not
being supported due to the potential impacts of noise on residents.
Condition 5 and Condition 33 are both in relation to carparking, and have been assessed together.
Changes to Condition 33 are proposed to reflect the development in its current form, and recent
changes to the size and layout of the Resort Facilities Building.
Sufficient justification and information on managing noise levels and/or patron numbers has not
been provided with the application material to allow the outdoor dining area to operate until
midnight. Condition 83 has been changed to allow the outdoor dining component of the restaurant
to operate from 6am to 10pm only.
Conditions are proposed to be amended as per the above assessment and recommendations.




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