Minor Change Report 131998 981643 3 [As Published]

               The applicant submits that the below Table 1 reflects the current gross floor area (GFA) allocations
               for the ground level relating to the northern building at the site (see Figure 3) and that the transfer
               of the toilets (shown in blue shade) can be absorbed into Tenancy A1 with no impact on total site
               GFA and does not result in additional carparking demand.
               A review of the approved plans indicates that the information provided below by the applicant is
               generally correct.
                Area                                       Existing (m²)                     Proposed (m²)
                Tenancy A1                                     362
                                                                                                  1,688
                Tenancy A2                                    1,234
                Tenancy A3                                     170                                 170
                Tenancy A4                                     158                                 161
                Toilets                                        108                                  16
                Total GFA                                     2,035                               2,035
               Table 1 - Applicant GFA assessment
               The reduction and transfer of the toilet block area from 108 to 16m² results in an addition of 92m²
               floor area being transferred to the existing Harvey Norman tenancy, without creating additional site
               GFA. It is noted that the current approval allows for the ground floor to be used as Showroom.
               The use is defined as a Showroom under the 1990 Schedule to the Planning Scheme and remains
               a consistent, code assessable use in the District Centre zone under the Noosa Plan 2020.
               At the time of the approval under the 1990 Planning Scheme the parking rate applicable for a
               Showroom use was 1 space per 60m² for areas up to 1,020m² and then 1 space per 100m² >
               1,020m², a much lower carparking rate. The calculation of car parking rate for Showrooms based
               on the Noosa Plan 2020 require a higher rate of 1 space per 50m² of GFA, however as the original
               approval provided onsite provision in accordance with this provision ie 83 spaces the current onsite
               provision is comparable to the Noosa Plan 2020 minimum provision in relation to the Showroom
               areas.
               The ‘intensity of the land use’ is not increased as the floor area is located within the middle of the
               established Showroom and will not be used outside the approved hours of operation.
               The area does not create additional retail exposure i.e. a new or enlarged shopfront or a separate
               sub tenancy which may result in additional demand or need for onsite carparking.
               Existing pedestrian access to the tenancy is not altered or changed by this application.
               It is also noted that there is no ability to accommodate any additional carparking at the site. In this
               instance and for the current application the current onsite carking provision is considered sufficient.
               Any future changes to the centre insofar as alternative uses or changes to floor areas would require
               greater scrutiny of onsite carparking provision ie preparation of a traffic assessment report to justify
               further changes.


               3.     CONSULTATION
               3.1. Referral Agencies
               Not applicable
               3.2. Internal Council Referrals
               Not applicable
               4.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
               conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.

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