2018-11-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 NOVEMBER 2018


Land Use & Works Provisions
The application has been assessed against applicable codes. The pertinent issues arising out of
the assessment against the codes are discussed below:

 Code                     Discussion
 Visitor                  The proposed development is generally in accordance with the code, while the
 Accommodation            following further comments are made in regard to the compliance with the
 Code                     Overall and Specific Outcomes:
                               The indoor common areas and recreational facilities of the visitor hostel
                                 are located on both the ground floor and upper level of the eastern and
                                 western pavilions. Although these areas are within 10m of the adjoining
                                 properties each property is within the Business Zone. Conditions are
                                 recommended for the applicant to increase the length of the acoustic
                                 fence adjacent to the residential use on the adjoining property to the west,
                                 include dense landscaping between the northern pavilion and the rear
                                 boundary and for double-glazing (or equivalent sound suppressant
                                 construction) be included along the windows of this elevation. The
                                 inclusion of these design features will minimise the visual and sound
                                 impacts emanating from the development.
                               Conditions are recommended to control noise emanating from the visitor
                                 hostel by way of mechanical equipment and/or guests. In addition, a
                                 condition restricting the use of amplified music on-site is to be applied.
                               A condition is recommended addressing potential overlooking to the
                                 adjoining properties.
 Driveways &              The applicant has provided carparking which complies with the Probable
 carparking Code          Solution of the code for the use of 122 guests and 3 staff members.
                          The proposal plans also provide for 20 bicycle parking spaces. Shower facilities
                          are provided on site which can be accessed by staff.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application did not require referral to any Referral Agencies:
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
    Coordinator, Operational Works
    Environmental Health
    Waste Services
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
2016. 5 properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a summary and
assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
Matters Raised                                     Comments
Location of the site is opposite Villa Noosa and   Not a planning related matter. However, most hostels
Dan Murphy’s which will encourage visitors to      in an urban environment will be within proximity of a
consume alcohol which is not a good idea           liquor outlet. The behaviour of guests will be managed
                                                   by the on-site manager whilst recommended
                                                   conditions address amenity.
Vehicle noise associated with guest arrival will   The access to the car park is provided from Mary
be excessive at night.                             Street and situated a substantial distance from the
                                                   residential zoned land to the rear of the site. As the
                                                   car park is a basement car park noise emanating from
                                                   persons in the car park will be limited.

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