Response to IR

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The adjoining property to the west includes an existing two storey duplex which has kitchen and living areas
located at ground level and two bedrooms on the upper floor as detailed in Figure 1 below. The areas of the
proposed dwelling that may have impact on the adjoining duplex unit relate to the living room and pool located
along the western boundary as detailed in Figure 2. Whilst the kitchen has no windows or openings to the side
boundary, the living room and upper level bedrooms have windows along this façade.

In response to Councils information request, the applicant has modified the design and converted the rear
deck into a living room that is enclosed with a solid wall and louvres to minimise noise impacts. The design of
the building and site incorporates landscaping, fencing and eaves to mitigate noise to adjoining premises.

It is noted that the dwelling is single storied, proposes only three bedrooms and has been purpose designed
to provide a luxury private holiday experience. All service areas and carparking are located underneath the
dwelling to minimise noise impacts and the overall scale of the dwelling is considerably smaller than existing
development in the locality.




Figure 1 – Plan of adjoining unit located along   Figure 2 - Plan of proposed dwelling and adjoining buildings
western boundary. (Source: Real Estate.com)



Item 4:            Provide updated plans with appropriately located mechanical plant.

Applicant’s Response to Item 4: The amended plans detail all mechanical plant as being located in the
basement.


Item 5: Provide additional detail on the proposed access driveway. The detail must be prepared by a
suitably qualified person (RPEQ) and make reference to AS/NZS2890.1:2004 and include but not be
limited to:
       5.1. A longitudinal section extending from the centre of the road formation in Ferguson Street to
       the basement level.
       5.2. Sufficient detail to demonstrate that vehicles will not scrap or bottom out on the driveway or
       the road formation when entering and exiting the site
       5.3. The proposed headroom distance between the driveway and the overhanging structures
       5.4. The existing buried services in the road reserve.

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       Please note that Council does not support retaining walls in the road reserve and is unlikely to
       support excessive excavation in the road reserve

Applicant’s Response to Item 5: Please refer to Attachment B which provides engineering details
prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers.


Item 6: Provide a plan of the vehicle swept paths required for vehicles to enter the basement carspaces,
manoeuvre and exit the site. The paths must be for a B99 vehicle as described in AS/NZS2890.1:2004
and assume the other spaces are occupied.

Applicant’s Response to Item 6: Please refer to Attachment B which provides engineering details
prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers.


Item 7: Provide a preliminary stormwater management plan for the proposed development. The plan
must not include pump systems and cater for existing overland flowpaths.

Applicant’s Response to Item 7: Please refer to Attachment B which provides a preliminary stormwater
management plan for the development.


Item 8: Provide a site specific geotechnical investigation and report of the subject site. The report must
assess current soil types and include recommendations for the construction of the proposed
development and any measures necessary to protect the adjoining properties.

Applicant’s Response to Item 8: Please refer to Attachment C which provides a soil and footings report
prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers.


The applicant considers that they have now responded to Council’s information request. Could you please
provide us with a list of adjoining owners so we can commence public notification of the application.

Please contact our Sunshine Coast office if you require any further information and/or clarification.


Yours faithfully,




Nadine Gorton
Senior Planner
martoo consulting pty. ltd