GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 17 JUNE 2024 · Committee to Council report

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c. It will detract from the character and amenity of the local area.
5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance
Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of
residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
6.The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7:
Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and
not at the expense of housing. Wholehouse short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting
of the owners principal-place of residence.


5.2. MCU24/0003 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428 COOTHARABA ROAD COOTHARABA
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0003 for a Development Permit for
Material Change of Use -Short-term accommodation situated at 428 Cootharaba Rd Cootharaba Qld
4565 and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons
1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Agriculture and Rural Based Activities) of the Strategic
Intent because:
a. It does not protect agricultural land from encroachment from urban and rural residential
development and would compromise productivity.
b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment
and diversification.
2. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Rural Zone Code
as it does not provide for rural uses and activities or other uses and activities that are compatible
with:
a. Existing and future rural uses and activities; and the character and environmental features of the
zone; and
b. Visitor accommodation which complements rural uses and promotes the sustainable use of rural
land.
3. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome
(2)(j) and Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities
and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties.
4. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome
(2)(g) and Performance Outcome PO1 and PO2 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as:
a. It will impact on the ability of rural landowners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
b. It will result in conflicts with nearby land uses.
c. It will detract from the character and amenity of the local area.
5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with5Performance
Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of
residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
6.The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7:
Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and
not at the expense of housing. Wholehouse short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting
of the owner's principal-place of residence.

5.3. MCU22/0094 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A CHILDCARE CENTRE AT 28 EENIE
CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator, Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU22/0094 for a Material Change of Use
for a Childcare centre, situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is not consistent with condition no. 53 of Development Permit to
Reconfigure a Lot (1 lot into 23 lots) RAL18/0023 as the proposal does not include the required 10m
wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive.
2. The proposal is not consistent with the Strategic Intent and Strategic Outcomes 3.3.1(o), and 3.3.5

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(s)(i) (D) of the Noosa Plan 2020 as the proposal fails to incorporate the 10m wide landscaping
required to Hofmann Drive to achieve the parklike, vegetated setting envisaged for the centre which
is synonymous with the Noosa style.
3. The proposal is not consistent with acceptable and performance outcomes AO5, PO5, AO7.4,
PO7 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code a:
a. The development does not retain or propose to enhance the required 10m wide landscaped
garden bed to Hofmann Drive which is important to contribute and create the character sought for
the Noosa Business Centre.
4. The proposal is not consistent with the overall outcome (3)(f) and (4) acceptable and performance
outcomes AO32.4, AO32.5, AO32.6, PO32 and PO33 of the Major Centre Zone as:
a. Reducing the width of the landscaped garden beds required to Hofmann Drive, particularly where
this approach is continued for the remainder of the lots with frontage to Hofmann Drive, will
compromise and impact the ability to achieve a centre which is overall recognisable as having a
Noosa style.
b. The proposal does not retain, incorporate, or enhance the existing vegetation within the required
10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive, which is important to enhance the visual
amenity and natural landscape character of the Noosa Business Centre.
c. The proposal disrupts the landscaped streetscape treatment required to Hofmann Drive intended
to enhance the amenity and contribute positively to the centre’s character.
d. The proposed use is an inconsistent use in the Major Centre Zone Code – Business Park Precinct
will not deliver the commercial and employment uses intended for the Precinct such as health and
wellbeing, education, research and technology and knowledge-based industries.
e. The bio retention basin at the front of the site is located within the required setback area and in
front of the proposed carparking area which results in the development being more visible to the
road and not located in a park like setting.
5. The proposal is not consistent with overall outcome 2(a), (d) and performance outcome PO8 of
the Sustainable Building Design Code as the development does not provide a minimum floor to
ceiling height of 2.7m.
6. The proposed bicycle parking is not consistent with acceptable outcomes AO6.1 of the Driveways
and Parking Code as they are located in an area that impedes access around the site.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Request staff to undertake action to ensure the landscaping across the frontage of the site is
consistent with development approvals RAL18/0023 and OPW20/0145.

5.4. FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE -
RESORT COMPLEX AND ANCILLARY BAR, FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT
AND RECREATION, AND CLUB (MINOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING CLUBHOUSE) AT 61
NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I have
come to understand that JFP Urban Consultants on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the
Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel
Development. Since then, the matter has changed give Altum Property Group has withdrawn the
submission. Leigh McCready, who is associated with Altum, was involved as a volunteer with my
2020 election campaign with Future Noosa which is no longer an entity. Although I have a
declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias
because I believe I do not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready. Therefore,
I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on
whether I can remain and participate in the decision.

That Council note the Further Report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Resort Complex and ancillary Bar, Food and
Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Club (minor extension to existing clubhouse) at 61

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Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and defer this matter to a future meeting round as the applicant
has requested to extend the decision-making period pursuant to section 22 of the Development
Assessment Rules.

6.1. YUROL RINGTAIL CONSERVATION PROJECT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Strategy & Environment to the General Committee Meeting dated
17 June 2024 regarding the Yurol Ringtail Environmental Project;
B. Note that the Transition Committee established under that project has now completed its role and
thank the members of that committee for their stewardship of this important environmental project;
and
C. Note the final report from the Transition Committee provided at Attachment 1 to the Report, and
in particular, note that this project is adding an additional 2,400ha of land to the Tewantin National
Park.


6.2. DAF SHARK CONTROL PROGRAM - RECOMMENDED COUNCIL POLICY POSITION
That Council
A. Note the report by Environmental Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June
2024, regarding a recommended Council policy position on the DAF Shark Control Program.
B. Adopt the following policy position that:
1. Council continues to support the DAF Shark Control Program
(SCP) under the Queensland Shark Management Plan, with the vision of the SCP transitioning to
lower by-catch potential alternatives in waters adjacent to the Noosa LGA; and
2. Council to work alongside DAF to explore further opportunities to actively support SharkSmart
educational programs, and alternative bite mitigation trials where appropriate.
C. Note Council’s other shark management responsibilities including;
1. Marine animal stranding response, noting this role requires resourcing for equipment, materials
and staff training and the use of contractors to enable Council to effectively respond to stranding
events; and
2. Consideration of signage investigation relating to dangerous marine animal warnings across
Council managed canal systems only (Noosa Waters).


6.3. 2024-2025 FEES AND CHARGES
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Meeting dated 17
June 2024 and pursuant to sections 97, 98 and 262(3)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, for the
2024-25 financial year the cost-recovery fees and commercial charges provided as Attachment 1 to
the report.


6.4. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAY 2024
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024 outlining May 2024 year to date financial performance against budget, including
changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
indicators.


6.5. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS 2024
That Council
A. Note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17
June 2024 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund Round 21, 2024/25; and
B. Approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee to fund projects to the value of
$36,700 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.

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6.6. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
(ROUND ONE) – PROGRAM/PROJECTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Grant application which is before us today. Leigh
McCready has recently been elected as the president of this club. Mr Rob McCready sits in a
decision-making capacity on the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Sub-Committee. Mr
McCready is married to Leigh McCready who worked as a volunteer on the 2020 Future Noosa
Election Campaign which is no longer an entity. Mr & Mrs McCready are not related parties, nor are
they close associates and therefore I do not believe this COI satisfies the requirements the act as I
do not stand to gain a benefit or loss in relation to the matter that is no greater than the benefit or
loss of a significant proportion of persons in the local government area stand to gain or
lose. However, in the public interest and full transparency I will declare this interest as I believe I am
able to make an impartial decision on the matter. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting
room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in
the decision.

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in
Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $42,085 being allocated in the
adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

6.7. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND
ONE) - INFRASTRUCTURE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-2025 Community Project Grants - Infrastructure provided in
Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $30,000 being allocated in the
adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

6.8. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND
ONE) - EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Phillips provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I was
the president of Cooroy Gymnastics until September 2023, and as my parents were foundation
members. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person
could have a perception of bias because I and my parents are no longer involved in any capacity in
the Cooroy Gymnastics Club. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will
respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Equipment to the value of $36,647.18
provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted
2024/25 Council budget.

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6.9. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND
ONE) - EVENTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the
following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation
to the funding recommendation to NOOSA International Surfilm Festival. I am a member of the
NOOSA International Surfilm Festival Committee. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Events to the value of $23,200
provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted
2024/25 Council budget.

6.10. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
(ROUND ONE) - OVERVIEW
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants, subject to sufficient funds to the value
of $131,932.18 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

6.11. ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS
(ROUND 19), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 4)

Cr Stockwell informed the meeting that: "For the past two terms, I have declared a conflict of interest
as a result of my long association with Noosa District Landcare and its unincorporated forebear.
However, having now received more detailed legal advice, it is clear that my circumstances do not
meet the definition of a declarable conflict of interest because the organisation is neither a close
associate nor a related party under the Local Government Act and therefore, I will not be declaring
any type of COI for this matter or in relation to that group into the future.”

That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated
17 June 2024 regarding applications for the Environment Project Grants (Round 19) and Climate
Change Response Grants (Round 4);
B. Approve the recommendations to fund projects totalling the amounts below:
i. Environment Project Grants (Attachment 1) - $13,293.00
ii. Climate Change Response Grants (Attachment 2) - $50,000; and
C. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Environment Project grants and Climate
Change Response grants with successful organisations, as per the recommended funding amount.


6.12. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THREE YEAR ALLIANCE GRANT AGREEMENTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the
following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:

I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter in relation
to the proposed funding allocations to the Noosa Lions Football Club. I am the current President of
the Noosa Lions Football Club. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on.

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That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and approve a one-year extension to the Sports Field Maintenance and
Hall/Community Centre Alliance grants with the new completion date being 30 June 2025, subject
to sufficient funds being made available in the adopted 2024/25 budget.

7.1. CONTRACT NO. RP00637 - REGISTER OF
PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE HIRE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
(COMMONLY KNOWN AS DRY HIRE)
That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and
A. Award Contract No. RP00637 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant
and Equipment (commonly known as Dry Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July
2024 to the following suppliers:
   •   Ready Industries Pty Ltd (1300TEMPFENCE)
   •   ATF Services Pty Ltd (AAA)
   •   Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
   •   Cooloola Mini Hire Pty Ltd (Astro Hire)
   •   BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd
   •   Brooks Hire Services Pty Ltd
   •   Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited
   •   Conplant Pty Ltd
   •   Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
   •   Durack Civil Pty Ltd
   •   RAM Invest Pty Ltd (Earth Gear)
   •   Flexihire Pty Ltd
   •   Water Trucks Pty Ltd (H2flow Hire)
   •   Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
   •   K2 Plant Hire Pty Ltd
   •   Kennards Hire Pty Limited
   •   Master Hire Pty Ltd
   •   Onsite Rental Group Operations Pty Ltd
   •   Porter Hire Pty Ltd
   •   Rosmech Sales & Service Pty Ltd
   •   RPM Hire Australia Pty Ltd
   •   Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
   •   Shore Hire Pty Ltd
   •   The Trustee for Orchard Trust t/as Sniffers Plant Hire Pty Ltd
   •   The trustee for the TFH Hire Trust t/as TFH Hire Services Pty Ltd
   •   Trafquip Pty Ltd
   •   WEZ Group PTY LTD

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B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things
necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council;
C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to
extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24)
months each ending on 30 June 2030; and
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00637 – Register
of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Equipment as a result of an advertised
refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.

7.2. CONTRACT NO. RP00436 - REGISTER OF
PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE HIRE OF PLANT AND OPERATOR
(COMMONLY KNOWN AS WET HIRE)
That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and
A. Award Contract No. RP00436 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant
and Operator (commonly known as Wet Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July
2024 to the following suppliers:
o A.F Dixon & B.S Dixon (BS & AF Dixon)
o Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
o Albert and Herbert Pty Ltd
o AMAC Cranes Group Pty Ltd
o Amanda Alice Sims t/as Amanda Sims Contracting
o Asphalt Innovations Pty Ltd
o Aussie Hydro-Vac Services Pty Ltd
o Australian Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
o B.P Blacket & N.M Blacket t/as Jet Vac Excavations
o Base Course Management Queensland Pty Ltd
o Bebrok Excavations Pty Ltd
o BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd (Black Diamond)
o Capital Asphalt QLD Pty Ltd
o Clayton's Towing Service Pty Ltd
o Cleanaway Industrial Solutions Pty Ltd
o Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
o Crejae Excavations Qld
o Durack Civil Pty Ltd
o Ellis Profiling QLD Pty Ltd
o Ensbey Earth Moving ATF The Ensbey Family Trust
o EPH Contracts (QLD) PTY LTD
o First Nations Civil & Contracting Pty Ltd
o Fishys Earthmoving ATF The Fish Family Trust
o Fleet Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o H2flow Hire (Water Trucks Pty Ltd)
o IBS Excavations (Moortop Pty Ltd)
o Junction Venture Pty Ltd t/as Cootharaba Earthworx
o Luke Allan Burrows
o MD Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Pipe Management Australia Pty Ltd
o Falcon Earthmoving Pty Ltd t/as Qld Dozer Hire
o Roy's Earthmoving and Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
o Sniffers Group
o Stabilised Pavements of Australia Pty Ltd
o Suttons Cleaning Service Qld Pty Ltd
o THD Civil Pty Ltd
o The Stabilising Pty Ltd
o The Trustee for Kelly Family Trust (Kelly's Earthworks)

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o The Trustee for Valentine Family Trust t/as Valentine Transport
o Wez Group Pty Ltd
B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things
necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council.
C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to
extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24)
months each ending on 30 June 2030.
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00436 – Register
of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Operator as a result of an advertised
refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.

Committee Recommendation
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.