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

                   public realm areas); and
            (v)    Views to the bus interchange from key gateway sites (elevate the importance of public transport in the town centre
                   context)

      (c)   Appendix 1 SC6.8 includes photos of key contextual and localised views for Noosa Junction.

(4)   Open Space and Landscape Treatments ­ The landscape character within the town centre streets is generally of a high quality.
      The intersection of Sunshine Beach Road and Noosa Drive, and the intersection of Sunshine Beach Road and Cooyar Street, are
      good examples of ‘Noosa Style’ intensification of informal planting, particularly at the corners and the middle. Key landscape
      treatments include:
      (a)   The regionally significant Noosa National Park and Pinaroo Park provide a significant opportunity for a ‘green’ town centre
            character, however the proximity of these open space assets is not currently leveraged. There is a key opportunity through
            the redevelopment of the Bowls Club (and on a much longer time scale, Noosa Fair Shopping Centre) to activate and
            engage with the edge of Pinaroo Park (it is directly adjacent with no major barriers). This engagement will contribute to the
            quality of the town centre environment and local character experience, potentially opening up an opportunity for more nature
            based experiences as part of the centre.
      (b)   Arcadia Street plaza and shared space is of a high quality and plays an important role in linking the main retailing street
            (Sunshine Beach Road) with secondary retail streets and spaces. The landscape qualities are characteristic of the wider
            Noosa style whilst also being distinctively local. The space seems a little underutilised, however this may be rectified once
            the bowls club site is redeveloped and the connection feels complete (currently no destination / crossing at the extension of
            Arcadia Street across Lanyana Way). It is recommend the high quality is maintained/ used as a benchmark, and extended
            across Lanyana Way to the ‘future square’ ­ it all should read as one public place.
      (c)   The Main Street (Sunshine Beach Road) is characterised by a wide central median which allows some quite large copy
            trees to be a dominant character element and provide extensive shade coverage (at times all the way across the traffic
            lanes). The planting style is informal and irregular, adding to the charm and distinctiveness of the place. The north­western
            end (north side) has a green gateway as the secondary elevated footpath is separated from the lower footpath by a
            landscape zone. This unique condition adds to the special arrival character but creates challenges for wheelchairs and
            prams. It is important that any redevelopment of adjoining buildings does not adversely impact the tree health and ability to
            provide extensive canopy coverage/ shade. The landscaped quality of this area should be maintained and it may serve as a
            benchmark for other spaces.
      (d)   Future Road to Noosa Drive should complement Sunshine Beach Road as a smaller scale (secondary) centre street. The
            spaces adjacent the new square and across Lanyana Way should be treated as ‘shared spaces/ an extension of the
            Arcadia Street Square.
      (e)   Lanyana Way should also complement Sunshine Beach Road as a smaller scale (secondary) centre street. The quality of
            the streetscape on the northern side is satisfactory for the adjoining uses. The southern side is characterised by a section
            of screening vegetation to the Noosa Fair car park and this character vegetation should be retained and enhanced.

(5)   Landmark/Character Buildings – Although there are no standalone character or landmark buildings in Noosa Junction, the built
      form along Sunshine Beach Road is quite varied in architectural style, setbacks, height and interface with the streetscape. It is this
      variety that influences the streetscape character, however the large canopy trees (particularly in the central median) and
      landscaping remains the dominant character element.
(6)   Key Corners ­ These sites make (or have the potential to make) a significant contribution to the built form character and
      experience of Noosa Junction. 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.
(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 Major Centre Zone code. While all other business zone street interfaces (within the centre boundary) provide some
      form of active frontage, they may be secondary in nature with variances such as greater setbacks for landscaping.
(8)   Key Development Sites ­ Key development sites have been identified as those with a high likelihood for development/significant
      change in the next 5­10 years. These sites have the potential to significantly impact the character and activity of the centre based
      on, likely/ known future use, parcel size and location. 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
      Noosa Junction include:
      (a)   Council Car Park adjacent to Bottlebrush Avenue offers a long term residential redevelopment opportunity and any
            development should allow for publicly accessible mid­block linkages to increase permeability around the centre;
      (b)   Lanyana Way sites ­ In redevelopment of existing lowset older buildings, new built form should maintains the exiting fine
            grain appearance to Lanyana Way and provide glimpses to surrounding landscape including Noosa Hill. Buildings should
            address the corner with this new connection by wrapping openings and awnings around the corner. Mid­block, publicly

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