Appendix D - Visitor Accommodation Code · 132007.2446.03

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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