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Appendix D - Visitor Accommodation Code · 132007.2446.03
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Proposal Report: Other Change to a Development Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (hostel accommodation) over Lot
163 on RP897370 and Lot 164 on RP94566 and located at 102 and 106 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach
Annexure D: Visitor Accommodation Code
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Proposal Report: Other Change to a Development Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (hostel accommodation) over Lot
163 on RP897370 and Lot 164 on RP94566 and located at 102 and 106 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach
Division—Visitor Accommodation Code
Table 14-33
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
14.63 Effects of use
Electricity supply infrastructure
O1 The development does not adversely S1.1 No solution provided Complies
impact on existing or future electricity supply
infrastructure; AND
O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or Not applicable
safe distance from electrical infrastructure within 50m of an existing electricity
including substations, overhead powerlines, substation incorporates noise attenuation
power poles and transformers. measures to mitigate noise impacts; AND
S2.2 Buildings and structures (including
swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts and
outbuildings) are not constructed under
overhead electricity transmission lines, or
within electricity easements
Scale
O3 Visitor accommodation is at a scale and No solution provided Complies – Proposal involves conversion of
nature complementary and respectful to its existing 3 x 1 bedroom units into hostel type
surroundings and does not unduly impact on accommodation. Externally the existing
adjacent or surrounding land uses or the building will be renovated with minor
amenity of the surrounding area extensions proposed, however the original
single storey small scale building will be
retained. The conversion of the existing
building and incorporation into the adjoining
hostel effectively defines the hostel and
encloses and orientates the communal
recreation areas to the streetfront.
Mitigation of noise impacts
O4 Development is designed and sited to S4.1 Visitor accommodation is not located Complies – Pacific Avenue has a speed limit
avoid adverse noise impacts associated with along parts of the major road network which of 60km/hr and 40km/hr during school hours.
neighbouring noise sources by— have a legal speed limit of 80km/hr or above,
a) locating the use away from major noise and is setback 40m from the North Coast
sources such as busy roads or rail corridors: railway line.
or
b) applying appropriate noise attenuation
measures into the development.
Ancillary recreation uses
O5 Ancillary recreation uses, such as S5.1 If the use involves ancillary use of Not applicable – no tennis court proposed.
outdoor tennis courts and half netball courts, outdoor courts including tennis courts, half
do not have an adverse effect on the amenity courts and netball courts—the use complies
enjoyed by users of adjacent or nearby with the requirements in Section 2 of PSP8
premises nor do they cause unreasonable Tennis and Other Courts; AND
disturbance to local fauna through light S5.2 A 3m wide landscaped buffer is
emissions, by ensuring that lighting devices provided between the tennis court and any
are limited to those designed and installed boundary of the site; AND
to: S5.3 Any lit tennis court or sports court is
a) minimise light spillage on neighbouring located at least 60m from the external wall of
premises; an existing or approved residential dwelling
b) preserve an acceptable degree of lighting on an adjacent or nearby lot (as measured
amenity at the neighbouring premises; from the centre line of the court); AND
c) provide covers or shading around lights; S5.4 The vertical illumination resulting from
d) direct lights downwards; direct, reflected or other incidental light
e) position lights away from possibly affected emanating from the site does not exceed 8
areas; and lux when measured at any point 1.5m
f) enable brightness of lights to be adjusted outside the boundary and at any level from
to low levels. AND ground level upward; AND
S5.5 Any flood lighting is restricted to the
types that give no upward component of light
where mounted horizontally (i.e. a full cut off
luminare).
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Proposal Report: Other Change to a Development Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (hostel accommodation) over Lot
163 on RP897370 and Lot 164 on RP94566 and located at 102 and 106 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
O6 Noise originating from the use of the S6.1 The court is not used between the
tennis court does not have a detrimental hours of 10:00pm and 6:30am the following
effect on the amenity of the area or cause day.
nuisance to neighbouring residents.
Traffic and access
O7 Safe vehicular access is provided to and S7.1 Visitor Accommodation is directly Complies - Existing access arrangements to
from the site without adversely impacting on accessible from a sealed road or a good be retained.
the safety of the road network; standard gravelled road; AND
S7.2 Driveways do not exceed a gradient of
1 in 4 (25%); AND
S7.3 Where the site gains access from part
of the Major Road Network, vehicle
manoeuvring areas are provided in
accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1
Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street
Carparking) so vehicles enter and leave the
site in a forward gear
Water supply and conservation
S8.1 & S9.1 Where outside a reticulated Site connected to water.
O8 An adequate, safe and reliable water water service area—
supply is available to the premises. AND a) a rainwater tank of a minimum capacity of
O9 On-site water storage is designed and 4,000 litres is to be provided for each
operated to support the efficient use of accommodation unit; and
water. b) there is to be on the lot a dam, swimming
pool or water tank accessible for use by the
fire brigade that contains at least 5,000 litres
of water.
Effluent disposal
O10 The provision of an effluent disposal No solution provided Site connected to sewer.
system is provided to maintain acceptable
public health standards and avoid
environmental harm.
Safety and security
O11 For Visitor accommodation Type 4, S11.1 The building entrance is clearly Complies – existing reception to be utilised.
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed identifiable and visible from the street,
to protect the personal security and safety of footpath and driveway; AND
residents by allowing for natural surveillance S11.2 The internal path network has clear
sightlines to the dwelling entry and street
access points; AND
S11.3 Visitors have direct access to the
entrance without passing through private
open space areas
Emergency access
O12 For Visitor accommodation Type 2 or 4, No solution provided Complies
site design and layout ensures efficient
access and egress for emergency vehicles
Table 14-37 — Type 4 – Conventional (Visitor hostel)
Siting
O38 Visitor hostels are established close to No solution provided Complies – proposal involves and expands
natural attractions and urban services and existing successful hostel.
facilities where they do not unduly impact on
residential amenity.
Scale
O39 Visitor hostels are at a scale and No solution provided Complies – use of existing single storied
density compatible with surrounding land units ensures built form compatible with
uses. surrounding residential uses.
Privacy
O40 Visitor hostels are designed to ensure S40.1 Outdoor sitting areas, common rooms Complies – Communal areas located to the
privacy for occupants of the premises and and recreational facilities are located at least centre of the site away from adjoining land
adjoining residential uses through— 10m from the property boundary of adjoining uses.
a) locating potentially noisy activity areas land included in a residential zone; AND
(communal open space, kitchen, dining and S40.2 Windows, doors and balconies are Complies
facilities) internal to the development rather located so as not to face windows, balconies
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Proposal Report: Other Change to a Development Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (hostel accommodation) over Lot
163 on RP897370 and Lot 164 on RP94566 and located at 102 and 106 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
than on the perimeter of the premises; and or the private open space of adjoining
b) avoiding overlooking of the windows or residential premises which are less than 12m
private open space of adjoining properties away.
Kitchen, bathroom and dining facilities
O41 All guests and staff have access to— No solution provided. Complies - new rooms have ensuites and
a) internal bathrooms and sanitary facilities; access to existing common facilities.
and
b) common kitchen and dining facilities.
Kitchen and dining
O42 Kitchen and dining areas are large S42.1 Kitchen and dining areas are not less Complies – Existing kitchen is able to cater
enough to accommodate all occupants and than 5% of the hostel’s total gross floor area. for additional patrons. Minor extension to
have adequate kitchen and dining facilities. refrigeration required.
Common rooms
O43 A common room, sufficient in size to S43.1 A common room with a minimum floor Complies – Existing common areas and new
accommodate 60% of occupants at any one area of not less than 7% of the visitor cinema and outdoor smoking area (DOSA)
time, is provided. hostel’s total gross floor area is provided; sufficient to cater for patrons of the site.
AND
S43.2 If the visitor hostel has a restaurant or
café, it is of a size to accommodate 50% of
the total occupants at any one time and is no
less than 5.5% of the total gross floor area.
Communal sitting areas
O44 Comfortable and useable outdoor sitting S44.1 The outdoor sitting area has a Complies – communal area in the centre of
area is provided which receives natural minimum area of 8% of the hostel’s total the site and includes gardens and sitting
sunlight and breezes. gross floor area and is oriented towards the areas.
north.
Reception areas
O45 A reception area marks the entrance of S45.1 The reception area has a minimum Complies – existing reception area well
the hostel and is clearly visible and floor area of 12m2 and is visible from the signed and weatherproof.
weatherproof. street; AND
S45.2 The reception area is undercover
providing shelter from inclement weather.
Laundry and clothes drying facilities
O46 Visitors and staff have access to S46.1 A laundry provided on the premises Complies – existing laundry able to be
adequate laundry and clothes drying facilities has a minimum floor area of 3% of the visitor utilised and sufficient to cater for patrons.
on-site. hostel’s total gross floor area; AND
S46.2 An outdoor clothes drying area
receiving unrestricted sunlight for at least two
hours per day is provided on-site and is
accessible for the use of guests.
Vehicle parking and access
O47 The operation of a visitor hostel avoids No solution provided Complies – Large buses do not service the
the parking of buses that are associated with site. Flashpackers has an existing mini bus
the use, and with a capacity of 30 persons of that collects patrons form the Noosa Junction
more, within any street lower than a collector bus depot.
road status.
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