2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

            be done in combination with redevelopment of the Royal Mail Hotel Site which has potential for outdoor dining with views to
            the Noosa River.
      (b)   Ward Park, a large Recreation Park that sits adjacent to the centre and defines part of the western edge. Ward Park sits at a
            low point, has quite intense tree coverage, and a small street frontage. These characteristics along with the limited
            connections from the town centre and lack of surrounding activity leave room for improvements to Ward Park’s role as a
            town centre green space;
      (c)   Martin Park, the Splash Park, various car parks, access roads and the land around the Council Office and Gallery all
            contribute to a potentially significant green space along the Noosa River. Improvements could include:
            (i)     formalising the space as a park (Recreation Open Space), connecting Ward Park to Noosa Marina; and
            (ii)    review of the Lake Street arrival, Martin Park, the car park etc. to consolidate fragmented landscape and green space
                    into a more usable space along the Noosa River – improve gateway/ arrival experience, legibility, increase usable
                    park space on the water front and create fitting setting for the Noosa Marina and Noosa Art Gallery.

      (d)   Poinciana Avenue and parts of Memorial Avenue and Sidoni Street exhibit a distinct landscape character (and streetscape
            treatment), specific to Tewantin ‘main streets’. Gaps in the street tree planting through the central areas of Poinciana
            Avenue should be addressed and this would form the benchmark/ standard to meet for all primary streetscape areas.

(5)   Landmark/Character Buildings – Royal Mail Hotel and the Noosa Council/ Noosa Regional Gallery are considered key landmark/
      character buildings.
      (a)   The Royal Mail Hotel is an identified ‘heritage site’ and holds an important place in the structure of the town centre, at the
            intersection of Poinciana Avenue and Diyan Street. The relatively large building is highly visible on arrival (from all
            directions). It’s architecturally distinctive although due for renovation. It sits adjacent to an important public shared space
            and park and has excellent views to the Noosa River although does not make the most of these. It is recommended that the
            Royal Mail Hotel site should always maintain this high order role and relationships in the language of the town centre. On
            site or surrounding development must not detract or diminish from its level of importance in the streetscape/ townscape
            setting.
      (b)   The Noosa Council/ Noosa Regional Gallery are important regional civic and cultural destinations. Their location at the end
            of Poinciana Avenue and proximity to the Noosa River is a key part of the town centre structure and place character (locally
            and regionally). It is recommended that any redevelopment of these sites retain the ‘landmark’ position architecturally and
            the termination of the Main Street and embraces the riverside character, and draws it into the town.

(6)   Key Corners ­ These sites make (or have the potential to make) a significant contribution to the built form character and
      experience of Tewantin. Built form should positively address the corners; be active and inviting (be ‘friendly’). Roof forms, windows
      and door openings should reflect this character outcome and orientation. The following key corners have been identified as
      potentially suitable for a similar treatment (subject to more detailed investigation e.g. key view lines, topography):
      (a)   Corner of Diyan and Blakesley Streets;
      (b)   Intersection of Sidoni Street and Poinciana Avenue (north side in particular) Both sides use height and architectural features
            at the corners;
      (c)   Corner of Sidoni and Blakesley Streets where height could also be absorbed because of topography; and
      (d)   Corner of Memorial Avenue and Poinciana Avenue.

(7)   Primary Active Frontages ­ The mapped ‘primary active frontages’ reflect where this type of built form interface currently exists or
      is proposed, appropriate, desired and achievable. These built form interfaces must adhere to the planning scheme requirements,
      particularly the district centre zone. It is assumed that all other business zone street interfaces (within the centre) also provide
      some form of active frontage, however they may be secondary in nature with variances such as greater setbacks for landscaping.
(8)   Key Development Sites ­ These sites have been identified as those with a high likelihood for development/redevelopment in the
      next 5 to 10 year timeframe and have the potential to significantly impact on the character of the centre. It is recommended that
      additional guidance on the urban design and built form outcomes of these sites be sought through a preliminary meeting with
      Council Planning Officers. Key development sites in Tewantin include:
      (a)   Royal Mail Hotel, bottle shop and adjoining land to the corner of Blakesly and Diyan Streets. These sites present a
            significant opportunity (in conjunction with upgrades to Diyan Street and RSL Park) for development in the centre.
            Development should:
            (i)     Deliver a variety of small tenancies of fine grain with active frontage principles applied;
            (ii)    Include Activity such as outdoor dining focused to Diyan Street and Poinciana Avenue (not Blakesly Street);
            (iii)   Protect views to the Noosa River from Blakesley Street, Diyan Street and public areas;
            (iv)    Consider a higher element/ built form on the corner with Blakesley Street (modelling and analysis of views will need
                    to be undertaken);

  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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