PM Submission - Rand Alwamandi - Proforma - MCU21/0110

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                           Objection to the Proposed Hotel at IMoosa Springs


It has not gone unnoticed that this DA has been opened for comment for a short period of time just before
Christmas when most people are otherwise occupied or away.

No analysis has been provided in the Adamson Town Planning Report of the impact upon existing users of
Noosa Springs Resort, including members and residents. This impact is significant. The “material change
of use" will adversely affect every person in Noosa Springs, The Oasis, Parkridge, Elysium and The Fairways
(795 properties), resort staff and members.

The development fails so many tests:


       It isn't “boutique", in fact it will have roughly the same number of rooms as the French Quarter in
       Hastings Street
       At 12m high it will visually overpower existing buildings
       Two thirds of the development is to be built on land zoned "recreational and open space"
       It breaches height and setback restrictions
       Zoning maps indicate it is a "Core Koala Habitat", "a Koala Priority Habitat" and this will be lost
       together with other fauna and flora
       With potentially 224 occupants, plus children and additional staff, the already existing fire
       evacuation risk will be significantly increased with potentially disastrous ramifications. Numerous
       discussions with Council in the past has done little to alleviate this very serious issue e.g. The Oasis
       BC Review of Emergency Evacuation Provisions
       The DA suggests that the guests and staff will be arriving and leaving on 2 wheels or public
       transport. This is just not realistic
       An already busy carpark will be inadequate for guests, staff, golfers and those who use the spa,
       gym, medical facilities, restaurant etc.    It is already over capacity at peak times and the Parking
       Studies lack meaningful analysis
       There will be increased noise and activity in an area where many elderly people reside and will
       affect the quiet enjoyment and wellbeing of residents and potentially their security and safety
          The club house, golf course, gym, restaurant, spa and pool will not be as available to residents and
       members with Tee Times likely to be at a premium as hotel guests will likely be given priority
       The developers are potentially "double-dipping" as the land originally earmarked for a hotel was
       used to build Parkridge.


Many of the above serve to undermine the integrity of the Noosa Plan 2020.

I object to the Application for the proposed hotel on the above grounds.
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Objection to the Proposed Hotel at Noosa Springs

It has not gone unnoticed that this DA has been opened for comment for a short period of time just before
Christmas when most people are otherwise occupied or away.

No analysis has been provided in the Adamson Town Planning Report of the impact upon existing users of
Noosa Springs Resort, including members and residents. This impact is significant. The “material change

of use”

will adversely affect every person in Noosa Springs, The Oasis, Parkridge, Elysium and The Fairways

(795 properties), resort staff and members.

The development fails so many tests:

Many of the above serve to undermine the integrity of the Noosa Plan 2020.

| object to the Application for the proposed hotel on the above grounds.

 

It isn’t “boutique”, in fact it will have roughly the same number of rooms as the French Quarter in
Hastings Street

At 12m high it will visually overpower existing buildings

Two thirds of the development is to be built on land zoned “recreational and open space”

It breaches height and setback restrictions

Zoning maps indicate it is a “Core Koala Habitat”, “a Koala Priority Habitat” and this will be lost
together with other fauna and flora

With potentially 224 occupants, plus children and additional staff, the already existing fire
evacuation risk will be significantly increased with potentially disastrous ramifications. Numerous
discussions with Council in the past has done little to alleviate this very serious issue e.g. The Oasis
BC Review of Emergency Evacuation Provisions

The DA suggests that the guests and staff will be arriving and leaving on 2 wheels or public
transport. This is just not realistic

An already busy carpark will be inadequate for guests, staff, golfers and those who use the spa,
gym, medical facilities, restaurant etc. It is already over capacity at peak times and the Parking
Studies lack meaningful analysis

There will be increased noise and activity in an area where many elderly people reside and will
affect the quiet enjoyment and wellbeing of residents and potentially their security and safety

The club house, golf course, gym, restaurant, spa and pool will not be as available to residents and
members with Tee Times likely to be at a premium as hotel guests will likely be given priority

The developers are potentially “double-dipping” as the land originally earmarked for a hotel was
used to build Parkridge.

   
  

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