Development Application part 2 Report/Plans - MCU11/0254

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS                                                           TOWN PLANNING REPORT 11396




4.0 PROPOSAL

The proposal seeks to establish Multiple Housing – Type 4 Conventional in accordance with the
Architectural Plans prepared by Reitsma + Assocaites included in Attachment B. The proposal
involves the establishment of 30 x 2 bedroom small dwelling units.

Design/ Built Form
The proposed development is 2 storeys in height and has been designed with a contemporary urban
appearance to recognise the sites location within the Business Centre, while embracing and
incorporating a casual Noosa feel and character elements. The building design incorporates pitched
roofs and is well articulated and uses large overhand areas to create depth and visual relief.
Materials include concrete tilt-up panel walls, with expressed groove lanes to allow for colour splits,
with FC sheet panelling, aluminium window hoods, aluminium blades and battened gates to introduce
light weight elements and contrasts.

Layout
The units are designed as small dwelling units and are all less than 90m 2 GFA. The ground level of
each unit comprises a single car enclosed carport, laundry, kitchen, dining and living space opening
onto a private courtyard. The courtyards range in size from 25m2 to 60m2 in area. The upper level
of each unit comprises 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Access and Parking
Site access is achieved via a 6m wide driveway crossover to Hofmann Drive. Each unit has a single
covered carpsace with 11 onsite visitor carparks. All cars will be able enter and leave the site in a
forward motion.

Landscaping
A high quality landscape outcome is proposed that includes feature planting to compliment building
form and provide appropriate streetscape buffering – refer Landscape Concept Plan prepared by
Anembo Consultants included in Attachment E. 40.43% of the site will comprise landscape area.

Stormwater
Stormwater will be collected and treated onsite and discharged to a lawful point of discharge in
accordance with Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Empire Engineering included in
Attachment C.

Waste Disposal
A central bin store and washdown area is proposed. The screened bin store will accommodate 8 x
1100l bins for general waste and recycling. The bin store will include a washdown area connected to
sewer. Onsite bin collection will occur – refer WCV turning path Attachment D.

Key development parameters are summarised as follows:
Key Development Parameters             Proposal                             Noosa Plan 2006
Site Area                              6,189m²                              -
Dwelling Density                       72 persons                           99 persons (160 persons per hectare)
Gross Floor Area                       2,575.3m² (60%)                      3,713.4m² allowable
Site Cover                             2,383.8m²/ 38.5%                     N/A
Maximum building height                2 storeys / generally less than 8m   2 storeys / 8m allowable
Landscaping                            2,502.47m² (40.43%)                  15% - 928.35m² required



Development Application For Material Change Of Use                                                       Page 6
Multiple Housing – Type 4 Conventional (30 Units)
60 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville