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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 19 November 2015
commencing at 6pm
The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 NOVEMBER 2015
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor N Playford, Mayor
Councillor B Abbot
Councillor S Bolton
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor F Pardon
Councillor T Wellington
Councillor F Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
A Rogers, Director Community Services
M Drydale, Director Planning & Infrastructure
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
D Iezzi, Executive Manager
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 6.01pm
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 22 October 2015 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
10 NOVEMBER 2015 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
Other Councillors in Attendance: Crs Joe Jurisevic, Frank Wilkie and Tony Wellington
The following Recommendations from the Infrastructure & Services Committee
were adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Pardon
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 10 November 2015 be adopted.
Carried.
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 1ST QUARTER 2015/16
That Council note the report by the Director, Planning and Infrastructure to the Infrastructure
and Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on
operations of the Planning and Infrastructure Department for the period 1 July 2015 to 31
October 2015.
2 REGISTER OF PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF QUARRY, ASPHALT
AND BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Approve the establishment of a register of prequalified suppliers (RPQS) for a period
of 3 years commencing 20 November 2015 for the supply of quarry, asphalt and
bituminous materials which includes the following suppliers:
1. Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd t/as Works Infrastructure
2. Kenilworth River Sand
3. Tropic Asphalts Pty Ltd t/as Tropic Asphalts;
B. Subject to satisfactory performance by the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve
options to extend the RPQS at the expiry of the first 3 year term and annually thereafter,
for a further term of 12 months, up to a maximum of 3 x twelve month extensions ending
19 November 2021; and
C. Re-open this RPQS to the market after 12 months, offering the opportunity for
additional suppliers to be added to this RPQS, with the suppliers in paragraph A
advised accordingly.
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Section 4
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3 REGISTER OF PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PRE MIX
CONCRETE
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Approve the establishment of a register of prequalified suppliers (RPQS) for a period
of 3 years commencing 20 November 2015 for the supply and delivery of premix
concrete which includes the following suppliers:
1. Boral Resources (QLD) Pty Ltd t/as Boral Construction Materials & Cement for
Part A and Part B; and
2. Noosa Minimix for Part B;
B. Subject to satisfactory performance by the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve
options to extend the RPQS at the expiry of the first 3 year term and annually thereafter,
for a further term of 12 months, up to a maximum of 3 x twelve month extensions ending
19 November 2021; and
C. Re-open this RPQS to the market after 12 months, offering the opportunity for
additional suppliers to be added to this RPQS, with the suppliers in paragraph A
advised accordingly.
4 ASSET MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY AUDIT
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and;
A. Agree to undertake an independent Asset Management Capability Audit; and
B. Refer an additional budget allocation of $128,000 to be included in the Budget review
process (BR3) to undertake the asset management capability audit.
5 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - NOVEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the status of
the projects being delivered in the 2015/16 Capital Works Programme.
6 GIFT OF FUNDING FOR NEW GARDEN AND SEATING - NOOSAVILLE LIONS PARK
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Accept the offer of funding from the Thomas Foundation for the construction of, and
five years maintenance costs for, a new garden and seating in the Noosaville Lions
Park;
B. Thank Mr David Thomas for this generous gift by way of a small plaque attached to
one of the new bench seats, with wording to be agreed to by Mr Thomas and Director
Planning & Infrastructure;
C. Note the concept plan in Attachment 1 and agree in principle to the garden design with
final design details to be authorised by the Director Planning & Infrastructure for the
gardens, associated infrastructure and seating which are to be in accordance with the
Noosa Design Principles and specifically the design pallete already in place in the
Gympie Terrace foreshore area; and
D. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a funding agreement with
the Thomas Foundation for costs associated with the construction of the new gardens
and associated infrastructure, and maintenance costs for five years.
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7 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 1ST QUARTER 2015/16
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
operations of the Community Services Department for the period to 30 September 2015.
8 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE - UPDATE REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure
& Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
activities of the Noosa Aquatic Centre to 30 September 2015.
9 THE J AND BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE - UPDATE REPORT TO 30
SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by The J Coordinator to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the activities of the The J and
Bicentennial Community Centre to 30 September 2015.
10 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE - UPDATE TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure
& Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
activities of the Noosa Leisure Centre to 30 September 2015.
11 NOOSA COMMUNITY SUPPORT- UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Noosa Community Support Coordinator to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update
on the activities of Noosa Community Support to 30 September 2015.
12 LIBRARIES & GALLERIES - UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Libraries & Galleries Manager to the Infrastructure and
Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the activities
of the Libraries & Galleries branch to 30 September 2015.
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13 TENDER DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
COMMENCING 2017
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health Branch to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Agree to extend Separable Portions A, B and C of the existing Waste Management
Contract held by Cleanaway for a further period of one year to expire on 30 August
2017;
B. Resolve that the next Waste Management Contract be called for a period of 7 years
with options for Council to extend the contract for a further 3 x 1 year extensions at
Council’s discretion;
C. Agree to the preparation of the tender for the next Waste Management Contract to
include the servicing criteria and areas to be serviced as detailed in Attachment 1 to
the Report, with further consideration to be given to extending the Garden Waste
service to Rural Residential areas; and
D. Note that staff will commence drafting a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan as
required under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 to incorporate the existing
and proposed future waste management initiatives for managing waste, recycling and
waste reduction.
14 FOOD APPROVAL LICENCE FEES FOR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and amend the fees
and charges register for food premise approvals and temporary or annual licensing to provide
an exemption from fees for not for profit organisations operating as a charitable organisation
or undertaking minor food selling operations.
15 PROPOSED INTENSIVE WILD DOG TRAPPING PROGRAM
That Council note the report by the Manager of Waste and Environmental Health to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and
A. Agree to conduct a trial of an intensive wild dog and fox trapping program over a period
of 3 months using external contractors at an estimated cost of $39,000; and
B. Approve the additional funding of $39,000 through the next quarterly budget review
process.
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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
10 NOVEMBER 2015 – Crs. Joe Jurisevic (Chair), Noel Playford, Tony Wellington,
Frank Wilkie
Other Councillors in Attendance: Cr Sandy Bolton
5 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A
WELLBEING USE - TYPE 2 SOCIAL (GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL GROUP
PREMISES) AT 17 EMERALD STREET, COOROY (MCU15/0082)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0082 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Wellbeing - Type 2 Social (Genealogical
& Historical Group Premises) situated at 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy and approve the
application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions Must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
- - Roof Plan 30.03.2015
- - Site Plan 30.03.2015
- - Research Layout Plan 30.03.2015
- - Building Elevations [East & West] 30.03.2015
- - Building Elevations [South & North] 30.03.2015
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. The approved use must not operate outside the hours of 7am to 9pm.
4. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no
detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of
excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.
Building Appearance
5. All air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment must be located at ground
level, or otherwise fully enclosed or screened such that they are not visible from the
street frontages or adjoining properties.
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Street Identification
6. The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible from the
primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and, where appropriate,
the building name.
Signage
7. Building signage shall generally accord with that indicated on the approved front
building elevation plan, unless otherwise approved in writing by Council.
Landscaping
8. The development site must be landscaped in accordance with The Noosa Plan and
Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 – Landscaping Plants & Guidelines.
Water & Sewer Connections
9. An underground connection to reticulated water and sewerage must be provided to the
development site in accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ
Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater).
10. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority
(Unitywater) must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground connection to
reticulated water and sewerage has been provided to the development site.
Carried.
The following Recommendations from the Planning & Organisation Committee were
adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Abbot
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 10 November 2015 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
1 BUILDING & PLUMBING - UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Building and Plumbing Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
activities of the Building and Plumbing Branch for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 September
2015.
2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - ANIMAL
HUSBANDRY TYPE 2 (INTENSIVE POULTRY FARM) AND ENVIRONMENTALLY
RELEVANT ACTIVITY (ERA 4 - POULTRY FARMING) SITUATED AT 136 TOP
FORESTRY ROAD, RIDGEWOOD (MCU12/0184)
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
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3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
CULTIVATION TYPE 2 - INTENSIVE (GREENHOUSE) & RECONFIGURING A LOT
(ACCESS EASEMENT) SITUATED AT 271 & 305 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE
MACDONALD (MCU14/0039 & REC15/0012)
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Cr Playford disagrees with the recommendation
4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A HOME
BASED BUSINESS TYPE 2 - EVIDENT AT 20 JUNIPER COURT, PEREGIAN BEACH
(MCU15/0052)
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0052 for a
Development Permit for Home Based Business Type 2 – Evident situated at 20 Juniper
Court, Peregian Beach and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with and compliance maintained at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
Sheet 1 Site Plan, provide by applicant 28/10/2015
Sheet 2 Floor Plan, provided by applicant as 28/10/2015
annotated by Council
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. The approved use is limited to an Osteopathy Business.
4. The approved business use must be conducted entirely within the approved area
of the detached dwelling.
5. The approved use must not operate outside the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Saturday or on public holidays.
6. The maximum number of practitioners operating onsite at any one time must not
exceed one, apart from two weekdays per week between 9.00am and 2.00pm,
when a maximum of 2 practitioners may operate.
7. The total number of persons associated with the approved use on the site at any
one time must not exceed 3 persons, except when 2 practitioners are operating
when a maximum of 4 persons may be onsite at any one time.
8. The approved use must be conducted by a permanent resident or residents of
the detached house.
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Signage
9. The total number of advertising signs provided on the site must not exceed one,
having a maximum sign face area of 750mm by 400mm or 0.3m2 and not
involving illumination or motion.
Carparking
10. A car parking area suitable for 2 vehicles must be provided near the western
boundary generally in accordance with the approved plans. In this regard the
concrete pad must be setback a minimum 1m from the western boundary.
Landscaping must be provided between the car parking area and the western
boundary.
11. The new driveway must utilise the existing footpath to the dwelling and the
existing driveway as shown on the approved plans.
12. All resident practitioners and clients must park wholly within the site during
operating hours.
Landscaping
13. Existing trees within the road reserve and the Reserve for Park must be retained.
14. Trees to be retained must be protected from construction activities by:
a. clearly marking vegetation to be retained with flagging tape
b. installing protective fencing around the drip line of the vegetation
c. restricting stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking to those areas which are
already cleared
d. using low impact construction techniques around vegetation.
B. Advise the applicant that all conditions of approval must be complied with by 26
February 2016.
6 P&E COURT APPEAL D4159/15 FOR A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR A MIXED USE SHOPPING CENTRE EXPANSION AND
ASSOCIATED OPERATIONAL WORKS AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE -
MCU14/0106 & OPW15/0001
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
7 NOOSA RIVER HISTORICAL FISHERIES RESEARCH REPORT
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the Planning
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and thank both the Thomas
Foundation for co-funding the historical fisheries study, and The Nature Conservancy and Dr
Ruth Thurstan for undertaking the research.
8 DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT - UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Manager, Planning & Environment to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
activities undertaken by the DA Planning Team for the period from 1 July 2015 to 30
September 2015.
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9 PROPOSED NOOSA PLAN AMENDMENTS - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
10 SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
That Council note the report by Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Adopt the Sustainability Principles for the purpose of guiding Council’s corporate
strategy development and to provide a common basis for achieving sustainability
principles;
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer to incorporate the Sustainability Principles into
Council’s key strategy documents under development; and
C. Request the Chief Executive Officer to develop sustainability indicators to accompany
the Sustainability Principles to monitor progress towards long term sustainability.
11 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 1ST QUARTER 2015-16
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on
operations of the Corporate Services Department for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 September
2015.
12 BUDGET REVIEW - SEPTEMBER QUARTER 2015/16
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Request for further clarification on Noosaville Foreshore
furniture replacement
13 FLEET MANAGEMENT - UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Manager Procurement and Fleet to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on the
activities of the Fleet Management Branch for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015.
14 NOOSA YACHT AND ROWING CLUB - PROPOSED NEW LEASE
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Authorise the CEO to enter into negotiations for a twenty year lease to the Noosa Yacht
and Rowing Club Inc. over part of Lot 166 MCH839217;
B. Authorise the CEO to surrender the existing lease with the Noosa Yacht and Rowing
Club Inc. over part of Lot 166 MCH839217;
C. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of the lease under Section 236 (1)
(b) (ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the lease is to a community
organisation.
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15 NOOSA RIVER HOLIDAY PARK - PROPOSED EXTENSION TO INTERIM AGREEMENT
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and authorise the CEO to enter
into an extension to the current interim management agreement for the Noosa River Holiday
Park with Anvera Pty Ltd trading as Dineen Tourism Management Park Pty Ltd for a period
of 5 months commencing 1 March 2016.
16 NOOSA HOLIDAY PARK & CAMPGROUNDS - UPDATE REPORT TO 30 SEPTEMBER
2015
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning and
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on
operations of the Noosa River Holiday Park, Boreen Point Campground and Noosa North
Shore Beach Campground for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015.
17 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT - 1ST QUARTER 2015-16
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 providing an update on progress with the
implementation of the Operational Plan to 30 September 2015 and details of Council’s Key
Performance Indicators.
18 DRAFT NOOSA SHIRE LOCAL ECONOMIC PLAN
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
19 ENVIRONMENT LEVY - POTENTIAL LAND PURCHASE
That Council note the report by the Director Planning & Infrastructure to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and authorise the Chief
Executive Officer to continue negotiations for the purchase of the northern parcel of land
identified in Map 1 shown in the report, based on the revised valuation with an upper price
cap as shown in Table 2 of the report and if agreement is reached within that upper price
cap, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to enter into a contract for the purchase of the
subject property.
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Section 13
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
16 NOVEMBER 2015 - Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Noel Playford and Tony Wellington
4 PROPOSED NOOSA PLAN AMENDMENTS – COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planners to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A. Proceed with the proposed planning scheme amendments as advertised with the
following changes:
1. Amend the flood hazard overlay maps to better reflect terrain and flood level
information available as set out in the report;
2. Incorporate mapping changes to the flood hazard overlay resulting from recent
Council mitigation works at Pomona, Cooroy and Daintree Estate once data is
available;
3. Proposed changes to rear setbacks within the Detached Housing Zone contained
within Schedule 1 be applied to lots 550m² or greater and the wording of Table
1.1 – Standard minimum setbacks for Zones, column 2, Rear boundary be
modified as follows:
“Rear boundary─
a) Where the lot has an area of at least 550m2─ rear setbacks comply with
either:
i) 3.0m setback up to 4.5m height; and 6.0m setback between 4.5m -
8.0m height; OR
ii) no part of the building protrudes beyond a projection line that rises
from 1.8m above the ground at the property boundary to a point 8m
in height 6m in from the property boundary as shown in Figure 1
below
b) Where the lot area is less than 550m2 the rear boundary setback is per
“other boundaries” as specified in a) to c) below
c) Where the rear boundary of a lot adjoins a reserve or public open space or
access easement the rear boundary setback may be as per “other
boundaries” as specified in a) to c) below
d) Where the property is a corner lot, both common property boundaries shall
be considered as “other boundaries” as specified in a) to c) below.”
4. Remove proposed koala habitat areas map from Schedule 7 and instruct staff to
prepare a koala habitat information map that sits outside the planning scheme
and supports development assessment and conservation planning;
5. Change proposed solution S7.4 of the Agricultural Uses Code so that the
minimum separation distances for free range poultry be to their farm shed or
housing structure rather than to their grazing fields;
6. Correct the boundaries of the proposed zoning change of 21 Maple Street Cooroy
to include part of Lot 5 on C56022 as requested;
7. Seek approval from the Planning Minister to tailor the boundary of the water
supply catchment between McPauls Road Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Drive,
north of Hoy Road, Lake Macdonald; and
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8. Medical and veterinary offices not be excluded from Precincts E3, E4 and E5 of
the Shire Business Centre Zone as proposed.
B. Write to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning requesting a
review of KRA 57 (Wahpunga Range), specifically suggesting that a more locally
appropriate separation area be determined having regard to topographical features
that may provide a natural buffer.
Carried.
7 DRAFT NOOSA SHIRE LOCAL ECONOMIC PLAN
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Senior Economic Development Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and
A. Approve the “Draft Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan” for the purpose of public
exhibition and comment; and
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider the feedback received for
inclusion in the Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan.
Carried.
The following Recommendation from the General Committee was adopted without
discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wellington
The General Committee recommendations dated 16 November 2015 be adopted except where
dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – ANIMAL
HUSBANDRY TYPE 2 (INTENSIVE POULTRY FARM) AND ENVIRONMENTALLY
RELEVANT ACTIVITY (ERA 4 – POULTRY FARMING) SITUATED AT 136 TOP
FORESTRY ROAD, RIDGEWOOD (MCU12/0184)
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 regarding Application No. MCU12/0184 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Animal Husbandry Type 2 (Intensive
Poultry Farm) and Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA 4 - Poultry Farming) situated at
136 Top Forestry Road, Ridgewood and refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed poultry farm does not comply with the Overall Outcomes of The Noosa
Plan’s Mary River Catchment Locality, Agricultural Uses and Transport, Roads
and Drainage Codes;
2. The proposed poultry farm does not achieve sufficient separation distance from
surrounding residences and properties, so as to avoid adverse odour impacts on
amenity;
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3. The odour modelling carried out by the applicant does not provide sufficient assurance
that nearby residents will not be adversely impacted by odour;
4. The proposal will result in actual and perceived loss of amenity to nearby residents;
5. Traffic generated by the development will have significant adverse impacts on the
existing road network and on the amenity of residents living along the haul route, as
the route traverses Cooroy’s residential streets and bird collection will occur during
normal sleeping hours;
6. The proposed sheds and earthworks necessary for shed construction are likely
to adversely impact on the scenic amenity of the area, as the applicant has not
demonstrated that they will integrate satisfactorily with the landform and landscape;
7. It has not been clearly demonstrated that the proposed poultry farm will not generate
unacceptable levels of dust, other particulates and ammonia that may impact on the
amenity of nearby residents and/or have adverse environmental outcomes.
2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
CULTIVATION TYPE 2 – INTENSIVE (GREENHOUSE) & RECONFIGURING A LOT
(ACCESS EASEMENT) SITUATED AT 271 & 305 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE
MACDONALD (MCU14/0039 & REC15/0012)
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 regarding Application No. MCU14/0039 &
REC15/0012 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Cultivation Type 2 –
Intensive (Greenhouse) & Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot (Access Easement)
situated at 271 & 305 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald and:
A. Approve the applications in accordance with the conditions contained in the Planning
& Organisation Committee Agenda dated 10 November 2015.
B. Give notice to the property owner to remove bunds 1 & 2, and reinstate the areas back
to its original condition to the reasonable satisfaction of Council within 2 weeks of this
decision.
3 P&E COURT APPEAL D4159/15 FOR A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR A MIXED USE SHOPPING CENTRE EXPANSION AND
ASSOCIATED OPERATIONAL WORKS AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE –
MCU14/0106 & OPW15/0001
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal 4159/15 and agree to defend the appeal.
5 BUDGET REVIEW – SEPTEMBER QUARTER 2015/16
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and approve the requested
changes to the budget for the 2015/16 financial year, as outlined in the attached Budget
Financial Statements with the following amendments:
A. Item CP019 – Noosaville Foreshore Park Furniture Replacement: Adjust the amount
in both budget columns from $204,000 to $112,400; and
B. Item CP015 – Whole of Shire Other Emergent Works Program 2015-2016: Adjust the
amount in both budget columns to reflect item A above, to read -$1,258,092 (Proposed
Budget Adjustment) and $2,675,803 (Proposed New Budget).
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Section 16
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 NOVEMBER 2015
6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2015
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 November 2015 providing the October 2015 monthly financial performance
report for the 2015/16 financial year.
8 WALLACE PARK FLYING FOXES - MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 November 2015 and:
A. Thank the submitters for their comments on the Ecosure flying fox management
options report;
B. Agree to implement the flying fox management actions as detailed in the report,
including funding of $23,500 for buffer creation in priority management areas as well
as interpretive signage (with funding to be sourced at the next quarterly budget review);
C. Review the effectiveness of flying fox deterrent and camp re-establishment trials
currently being undertaken by other Councils and research organisations and provide
a future report to Council; and
D. Continue to monitor the flying foxes and provide educational material for residents and
visitors.
9 NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 November 2015 and:
A. Adopt the “Noosa Council Annual Report 2014-15” (provided at Attachment 1 to the
report) incorporating the Audited Financial Statements of Noosa Council for the period
1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments to the
Report prior to publication.
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Section 17
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 NOVEMBER 2015
6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
7 PETITIONS
Nil.
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 17 December 2015 at the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 6.32pm.
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