2017-04-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   11 APRIL 2017




                        Figure 3 – Aerial Photo Showing Property Boundary
It is important to note Council currently issues marriage ceremony permits enabling couples to
undertake their ceremonies on public reserves. The permits are issued to individuals, not
commercial businesses, and allow them to set up seating, decorations, arbours, and the like for a
period of up to 2 hours. The permits do not consent to alcohol consumption and are not used as
a basis for a liquor licence application.
Of the 43 functions detailed by the applicant, 17 couples have been issued ceremony permits in
the adjacent park by Council, with the balance of wedding ceremonies occurring elsewhere (e.g.
Noosa Main Beach or churches).
Complaint History
In regard to complaints about functions held at the restaurant, the applicant submits:
Noosa Waterfront has received from OLGR in September 2015 a single complaint [regarding]
noise. This matter was responded to and OLGR closed the matter with no further action required.
This was 18 months ago. To date neither OLGR or Noosa Council have contacted and advised
Noosa Waterfront of other alleged complaints, so they may be provided an opportunity to respond
and address if required.
An outline summary of relevant complaint history for the site is as follows:
Complaints to Council
 June 2015 – Complaint from resident regarding amplified music played until late and causing
   nuisance.
 December 2016 – Complaint from resident regarding regular wedding and function noise from
   the site, with impacts said to increase later in the night.
Complaints to OLGR (details provided by OLGR)
 February 2010 - Alleged entertainment noise
 October 2015 - Alleged entertainment noise over 4 nights
 October 2016 – Alleged entertainment noise from a wedding
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