Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0008 (As Published)

               1.     PROPOSAL
               The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use - Food and Drink Outlet and Service
               Industry.
               The proposed Food and Drink Outlet is subordinate and ancillary to the onsite operations of an
               industry activity on the site. The industry activity being a Medium Impact Industry use for the
               purpose of coffee roasting.
               The Medium Impact Industry use (coffee roastery) does not form part of this development
               application as it is accepted development. Details in regard to the scale of the roastery were
               required in support of the application to assist in determining that the Food and Drink Outlet
               remains ancillary to the industry use.
               The applicant has provided the following information in support of the ancillary nature of the Food
               and Drink Outlet.
                      Coffee Roasting Operations
                      The tenancy will contain two commercial coffee roasters comprising:
                      • 1 x 22kg coffee roaster (primary roaster); and
                      • 1 x 12kg coffee roaster (backup roaster).
                      The following facilities and infrastructure are required within the tenancy to support the
                      roasting operations:
                      • Coffee roasting equipment;
                      • Green coffee bean storage area;
                      • Roasted coffee packing area;
                      • Destoner and vacuum loader associated with roasting operations;
                      • Associated ducting and ventilation infrastructure;
                      • Storage space for green and roasted coffee;
                      • Bench space for quality control, weighing and packing activities; and
                      • Ancillary staff amenities and storage areas.
                      The estimated quantity of coffee beans to be processed onsite is approximately 600kg per
                      week initially, equating to approximately 2–3 roasting days per week. It is anticipated that
                      operations may progressively increase over time to approximately 1,000kg per week across
                      4–5 roasting days per week. Deliveries of green coffee beans are anticipated to occur
                      approximately twice per month.
                      Food Preparation Component
                      The proposed food preparation component forms part of the overall Medium Impact Industry
                      use operating from the tenancy, together with the coffee roasting activities. The kitchen
                      component will be used to prepare food products associated with Sunshine Social’s café
                      operations, including items such as sandwiches, salads, muffins, banana breads and other
                      light café-style offerings. Food prepared onsite will primarily be distributed offsite to Sunshine
                      Social’s existing café venues located at Cotton Tree and Sunshine Beach. In addition, food
                      prepared onsite will also be provided to customers of the proposed 60m² Food and Drink
                      Outlet operating from the tenancy. The proposed Food and Drink Outlet therefore functions
                      as an ancillary component to, and operates in conjunction with, the primary industrial
                      (roasting and food production) activities within the building.




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Version: 7, Version Date: 03/09/2026