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

            the high level of shade created by the trees in the centre median and the verges. The high quality should be maintained and
            enhanced through additional shade tree planting in the verges (particularly on the eastern side where there are a couple of
            gaps). This would then set the benchmark for other local landscaping. It is recommended that the northern end of Thomas
            Street be distinct from the southern end as the recommended ‘main street’ for the centre.
      (b)   Mary Street complements Thomas Street providing a slightly different character and feel with a more formal/ boulevard style
            of planting. The quality and character of landscaping could be improved in some parts of the street with intersection
            treatments warranted and landscaping designed to slow traffic. If median parking is introduced shade coverage in the
            centre median will be required, as well as improved pedestrian crossing points.
      (c)   Gibson Road is a major road and carries much of the through traffic movements and service vehicles. The landscape
            quality is quite high along the length of the road; vegetation is dense, informal and reflective of the surrounding natural
            landscape. The wider verges with meandering paths are quite pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate.
            Additionally, the landscape does a good job of screening the servicing and back of house areas of the adjacent shopping
            centre, lifting the experience and impression on the place. This standard should be used as a benchmark for other streets.

(5)   Landmark/Character Buildings – buildings along Thomas Street (north) make the most significant built form contribution to the
      character of the centre, however there are no single landmark/ character buildings identified within the centre. There is however
      potential for future landmark/ character built form to contribute to the identified ‘special place’ and ‘gateway’ intersections.
(6)   Key Corners ­ These sites make (or have the potential to make) a significant contribution to the built form character and
      experience of central Noosaville. 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. Ideally car parking is not located between the
      buildings and the road.
(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 recommended that a new private road be created through the centre, forming a new street
      based retail environment/ focus. Fine grain active frontages could be sleeved in front of existing bigger box uses.
(8)   Key Development Sites ­ These sites have been identified as those with a high likelihood for development/redevelopment in the
      next 5 ­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 Noosaville include:
      (a)   The ‘super block’ containing the Noosa Homemaker Centre, Noosa Village Shopping Centre and Noosa Villa Hotel could
            be greatly improved to deliver a cohesive, permeable and attractive place with a strong local identity and sense of place. It is
            acknowledged that the plan for change is a long term vision, as such it has been considered as a staged approach, based
            on a high level understating of the likelihood and time frames for change for the current uses/ developments. The following
            stages may act as a guide for future decision making:
            (i)     Create a new internal private north­ south Main Street, with streetscape improvements to the intersection with Mary
                    Street that align with the designation of a ‘Special Place’;
            (ii)    Redevelop (part of) Noosa Village Shopping Centre by sleeving the large format retail with fine grain retail that
                    addresses and activates the new Main Street;
            (iii)   Encourage the Noosa Villa Hotel to activate the other side of the Main Street with outdoor dining areas (short term);
            (iv)    Redevelop the Noosa Homemaker centre by creating a north­south lane/ service road, and the western part of the
                    east­west service road. Deliver the built form/ retail in a way that activates the external streets (Mary Street, Thomas
                    Street and Gibson Road), with car parking and servicing to the rear/ mid­block, away from the main public realm
                    areas; and
            (v)     Redevelop the Noosa Villa Hotel or develop the adjacent car park, particularly addressing the key corner sites where
                    the new main street meets the external streets.

      (b)   Mary Street key development site should be planned and designed in a way that contributes to the qualities and
            characteristics of Mary Street with activated frontages and high quality landscaping.

(9)   Streetscape Treatment Areas reinforce the character experience of Noosaville. They establish street hierarchy and character that
      is appropriate for the use and role of the street primarily through the extent, quality and application of materials, placement of
      streetscape elements/furniture and interfaces. Treatments should be consistent with any existing or proposed streetscape
      improvement works in the area. Primary streetscape treatment areas for Noosaville include:
      (a)   High quality materials and finishes, exhibiting local character, that reinforce Thomas Street and the proposed new street as
            the main streets (2 centres identified)
      (b)   A well connected pedestrian friendly zone with a high level of amenity for pedestrians – low vehicle speeds, attractive
            vegetated streetscaping; continuous even, wide, weather­protected footpaths with safe crossings, wide verges and


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