2019-10-28 Special Meeting Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 4 - RAL18-0023 - Master Plan Stage 2

CHOOSING FUTURES: Shire Business Centre Master Plan - Stage 2                                                                   16

                       Subsequent development stages will address-

                                 Completion of the access intersections leading into the site

                                 Completion of further stages of the internal loop road

                                 Completion of further stages of development within the sub-precincts

                                 Completion of the pedestrian and bikeway network

                                 Construction of the link road to Rene Street/Production Avenue industrial area

                                 Completion of the stormwater management systems

                                 Completion of landscaping design elements

                                 Further dedication of land to public open space.

3.5        TRANSPORT
           The following principles should apply to the development of transport infrastructure at the site-
           a.         The functioning of Eenie Creek Road and Walter Hay Drive are of key importance to traffic flows across
                      the coastal area of the Shire. The Shire Business Centre site should be designed such that peak traffic
                      flows to the site do not impact on the wider functions of those roads.
           b.         The proposed point for Walter Hay Drive to cross Eenie Creek has been relocated from that shown for
                      MP1 to a place to the east approximately 140 metres.
           c.         There should be deliberate planning for pedestrian and bikeway networks within the site and for
                      appropriate external connections. ‘End of trip’ facilities such as racks, showers and lockers should also be
                      provided.
           d.         The development should be designed on the principle of equity in access opportunities.
           e.         Intersections, both internal and external to the Shire Business Centre site should be designed to operate
                      without the need for traffic lights.
           f.         There are traffic and economic imperatives that necessitate connectivity between the existing Noosaville
                      industrial estate and the Shire Business Centre; however the potential for conflict between heavy vehicles
                      and both other traffic and certain land uses, requires control.
           g.         Traffic distribution through the site will benefit from provision of a loop road providing for circulation and
                      distribution of traffic.
           h.         Key parking areas need to be located immediately adjacent to key generators. In this respect, the key
                      generators will be the main retail areas and the key employment nodes.
           i.         Pedestrian movements and many bicycle movements between key nodes within the site should be
                      designated to minimise the need to cross over roads. If road crossovers are necessary, central refuges
                      should be provided.
           j.         Carparking should be designed to avoid the appearance of large carparks. This can be achieved through
                      landscape and preferably retention of existing established vegetation in key areas to frame the car parking
                      into almost discrete areas. It is acknowledged that the car parks need to be visible with clear accesses.
                      Carparking is preferred underground or under buildings for reason of efficiency of land use, weather
                      protection and an opportunity for more open space to be provided. However it is acknowledged the high
                      cost of such parking can be prohibitive for the uses proposed, without some other means of
                      encouragement. Covered parking at ground level can also be considered for the purpose of offering
                      weather protection. For non-retail development Council is prepared to re-consider the maximum plot ratio
                      for development if underground or under building parking constructed provided there is also a significant
                      increase in open space on the site. Retention of existing vegetation is preferred to landscaping treatment
                      should the circumstances allow.

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