Submission - MCU16_0044 & REC16_0009

                                                                  Peregian Beach Community House Inc.
                                                                                 PO Box 20, Peregian Beach. Qld. 4573
                                                                        255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach. Qld. 4573
                                                                            [email protected]
                                                                            www.peregianbeachcommunityhouse.org
                                                                                                  PH: +617 5471 2311
                                                                                                   ABN: 53553593672

      There is a requirement for at least two potential lease areas in place of the single area shown
                                                                                            Phone:  +61on the plan,
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       and the Committee believes they would be better located near the front of the building. The lessees Email:
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       public facing businesses and therefore require ease of access.         [email protected]
      Sound proofing must be provided between the main halls (two or three as configured with partitions)Web:  and
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       between the halls and the leased rooms. The partitioning needs to be of a sound proof material to prevent
       the transmission of conflicting noise between the areas. The type of flooring also needs to be considered for
       the same reason.
       Noise is a significant issue within the existing Community House and has become an operational negative for
       current hirers, and a deterrent to potential hirers which is limiting income.

Community House Facility Requirements

      low voltage dimmable lighting,
      security lighting to external of building,
      security and CCTV system,
      ceiling fans,
      cooling and heating of the building in general and also for the sensitive electronic surveillance and IT
       equipment,
      security code keyless entry,
      temperature and sound insulation in the walls and ceiling,
      secure document storage,
      television access and audio/video facilities in each of the leased halls,
      state-of-the-art communications (e.g. fibre to the House for fast internet access),
      an equipment room for possibly solar batteries and to house communications equipment,
      several additional car parks,
      no high windows that would require scaffolding to clean,
      an automatic watering system for the green roof and garden/lawn areas.

Community House Considerations (for wider discussion)

      possibly turning the two larger halls into three smaller rooms with partitions to provide greater flexibility,
       and commercial return, (if this is not already the case)
      possible water storage piped to Veggie Village,
      possible area (room) (waiting, information) in the building showing memorabilia of the old club etc. and
       information as to where to stay, shops, eating places, etc.
      possible bore water supply.

Community House Queries (for council response)

      car park access to the building seems to be via a lift – how will this work after hours?
      car park access via stairs – will they be undercover?
      how will the rear access work, particularly after hours?
      would the council maintain the additional ponds and grassed areas? Maintenance costs would exceed the
       PBCH budget?
      what is the large shaded area between the lawn and the venue toilets/kitchen/pond?