Letter to Noosa Council - 20 Mitti Street Final_ · RAL20/0005

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The density being proposed is compatible with the surrounding development. Further, has a low site
impact which will enhance the opportunity to maintain natural site characteristics, including native
vegetation and natural landforms.

Setbacks O8:
The building setbacks for existing buildings is relevant to a development application for reconfiguring
a lot. This is in terms of the location of boundaries relevant to existing structures. The existing dwelling
and the extension to the dwelling comply with the minimum setbacks identified in Schedule 1 –
Minimum Boundary Setbacks in accordance with S8.1.

The existing extension on proposed Lot 1 has a 1.5m setback to the lower level (pool) and a 2m setback
to the upper level in accordance with the Table 1-1 for the Detached Housing Zone. The rear boundary
is treated as another boundary where adjoining public open space, which in this case is the Noosa
National Park. Further, the extension is more than 6m from the front boundary of proposed Lot 1. The
existing dwelling on proposed Lot 2 is setback mostly 2.5m from the proposed new adjoining side
boundary, with a corner of the roof setback 1.5m (refer Figure 2).

In accordance with specific outcome O8, the existing dwelling and the extension to the dwelling have
been designed and sited to:
     a) preserve the amenity of users of the premises as well as the visual and acoustic amenity of
        adjoining and nearby properties;
     b) the uses (Detached House) provides adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
     c) allows for landscaping to be provided between buildings; and
     d) does not impact upon the streetscape.

Flooding and drainage O16:
The extension to the dwelling, including all habitable rooms within proposed Lot 1, is located 300mm
above the specified minimum floor level requirement in accordance with S16.1. The extension to the
dwelling is a combination of slab on ground and suspended floor construction. The filling undertaken
does not extend more than 1m beyond the building footprint and access to carparking areas, in
compliance with S16.3 (refer Attachment 6). Further, the carparking and manoeuvring areas are
constructed at a level that permits the parking area to drain by gravity means in accordance with
S16.4.

In accordance with specific outcome O16, the proposed development includes other works for the
construction of an open channel area and raising the height of the existing driveway. Safe access is
provided during a 1% AEP event. These works are shown on the proposal plans and detailed by the
hydraulic expert as Option 1 (refer Attachment 4). The assessment manager has accepted the works
contemplated by Option 1 would resolve the concerns previously expressed for the current
reconfiguration application (Appeal D30 of 2019 - refer Attachment 7).

In any event, pursuant to O16, the proposed building and other works have been designed and sited
to:
     a) provide flood free access to the premises and flood free habitable areas;

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