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

(4)   Open Space and Landscape Treatments ­ The Noosa Business Centre has a number of open space assets within and
      adjoining the centre that make a significant contribution to the place character. Key landscape treatments include:
      (a)   New north­south main street through the Village Mixed Use Precinct – Landscaping must be of a high quality characterised
            by the natural/ informal style of planting and the high level of shade created by the trees.
      (b)   The internal Link Road complements the new Village main street providing a slightly different character and feel (a more
            formal/ boulevard style of planting). A high quality and amenity of streetscape, including shade coverage in the centre
            median should be applied to the point it intersects with the main street.
      (c)   Hofmann Drive ­ is an internal road that connects precincts within the centre. 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. The high quality of landscaping in this road should set a benchmark for other areas.
      (d)   The Village Green Space – links the existing shopping centre with the proposed new village main street. A high standard of
            landscaping and public realm treatment is required which:
            (i)     integrates the existing centre with the proposed new development and links to the village main street; and
            (ii)    provides high amenity areas for the community to meet and congregate either formally or informally with shading and
                    protection provided by trees.

(5)   Landmark/Character Buildings – There are no single landmark/ character buildings identified within the centre. The existing
      Noosa Civic is a large format shopping centre and it is not expected new development will rival it for floor area. There is future
      potential for landmark/ character built form to contribute to the identified ‘special place’ and gateway’ intersections for the centre.
      Pavilion style commercial and office buildings with activated frontage of 2 or 3 storeys should contribute to the character.
(6)   Key Corners ­ These sites make (or have the potential to make) a significant contribution to the built form character and
      experience of the Noosaville centre. Built form should positively address the corners; be active and inviting (be ‘friendly’) and
      include character landscaping. Roof forms, windows and door openings should reflect this character outcome and orientation.
      Additional height at the corner may be appropriate to reinforce site specific gateway and wayfinding objectives.
(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 muStreetadhere to the planning scheme
      requirements, particularly the major centre zone. It is recommended that a new ‘main street’ be created in the centre, forming a
      new street based retail environment/ focus with fine grain active frontages along the edges of the proposed village green and the
      village main street.
(8)   Streetscape Treatment Areas reinforce the character experience of the Noosa Business Centre. 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 the Noosa Business Centre include:
      (a)   High quality materials and finishes, exhibiting local character, that reinforce the proposed new street as the main street for
            the centre.
      (b)   A well­connected pedestrian friendly zone with a high level of amenity for pedestrians: low vehicle speeds, attractive
            vegetated streetscaping, continuous, even, weather protected footpaths with safe crossings, wide verges and medians, etc.
      (c)   Reinforced street activation principles and with active interfaces such as well integrated outdoor dining areas
      (d)   High quality landscaping including enhanced greening at key intersections, street trees with canopy shade cover and
            extensive low level planting
      (e)   High quality public realm around, and connecting to public transport (including but not limited to proposed new transit hub)
      (f)   Provide clear, visible, unique and consistent signage at entries into the centre to help people understand where they are.

(9)   Special Place – Two ‘special places’ have been identified in the Noosa Business Centre and provide important arrival points and
      meeting places, for pedestrians in particular. These intersections and their surrounds should recieve the highest quality
      streetscaping with the highest levels of embellishment.
      (a)   Key attributes should include:
            (i)     Maximised public realm and pedestrian priority ­ expanded curbs at corners, reduced road pavement and low vehicle
                    speeds
            (ii)    High quality materials and finishes exhibiting local character
            (iii)   Intense character landscaping.
            (iv)    Highly visible outdoor dining areas integrated with the streetscape (particularly on corners);


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