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AGENDA
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 28 August 2014
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3 MAYORAL MINUTES 3
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS 3
5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 4
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 4
PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 6
AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 13
GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 15
6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS 19
7 PETITIONS 19
8 CLOSED SESSION 19
9 NEXT MEETING 19
10 MEETING CLOSURE 19
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1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
Apology: Cr Frank Pardon
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 31 July 2014 be received and confirmed.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
19 AUGUST 2014 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Noel Playford, Bob Abbot
Apology: Cr Frank Pardon
Other Councillors in Attendance: Crs Jurisevic & Wellington
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director, Planning and Infrastructure to the
Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 providing an update
on the operations of the Planning and Infrastructure Department.
2 FREE HOLIDAY BUSES CHRISTMAS 2014/15 & EASTER 2015
Item not dealt with by Infrastructure & Services Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Request for a further report outlining proposed changes to the
marketing budget and further information on some of the proposed routes.
3 NOOSA JUNCTION - PETITION TO CHANGE PARKING IN NOOSA JUNCTION
Item not dealt with by Infrastructure & Services Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: To present alternative options for Council’s consideration
4 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 providing an update on the operations
of the Community Services Department.
5 COUNCIL POLICY - GRAFFITI
That Council note the report by the Business Support Officer to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and adopt the Council Policy – Graffiti
as set out in Attachment 1 to the report.
6 NOOSA COUNCIL REGULATED DOG INSPECTION PROGRAM
That Council note the report by the Team Leader Public Order to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and, in accordance with Section 113
(5) (d) (i) of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 approve a systematic
inspection program to occur from 1 October 2014 to 20 December 2014 for a Compliance
Audit of premises in the Noosa Council area where Council’s Regulated Dog Register
indicates a regulated dog is being kept.
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7 LOCAL LAW MAKING PROCESS
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management & Public Order Manager to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and adopt the Council
Local Law Making Process as set out in Attachment 1 to the report.
Recommendation
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 19 August, 2014 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
19 AUGUST 2014 – Crs. Frank Wilkie (Chair), Joe Jurisevic, Noel Playford, Tony Wellington
Other Councillors in Attendance: Nil.
1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2985 OF 2014 DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 - CONVENTIONAL AND VISITOR
ACCOMMODATION TYPE 4
That Council note the report by the Manager, Planning & Environment to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 2985 of 2014 and agree to defend the appeal.
2 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - SERVICE AND UTILITY TYPE 3
(TOWER) SITUATED AT GRAHAMS RD, PINBARREN
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 regarding Application No. MCU13/0067 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Service & Utility Type 3 Tower situated
at Grahams Road, Pinbarren; and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of the Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in
accordance with the Approved Plans listed below, unless otherwise amended
by the conditions of approval.
Plan No. Rev. Plan Name Date
4POM-51-09-COTT-C2 04 Overall Site Plan drawn by Aurecon 15/04/2014
4POM-51-09-COTT-C3 04 Site Set out Plan drawn by Aurecon 15/04/2014
4POM-51-09-COTT-C4 04 Site Elevation and Details drawn by 15/04/2014
Aurecon
Building Height
3. The maximum height of the structure must not exceed 31 metres above the
finished ground level and the natural ground surface.
4. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which
certifies that the monopole structure does not exceed the maximum height
requirement of this Decision Notice.
5. No lights are permitted to be attached to the telecommunications facility, except
where required for aircraft hazard lighting purposes or similar.
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Health and Safety
6. The development must not, at any time during the life of the development,
result in human exposure to environmental electromagnetic emissions
exceeding the current regulations, standards and/or recommendations of the
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The
carrier of the infrastructure must provide, at any time upon request by Council,
written certification to demonstrate compliance with this condition. The written
certification must assume:
a. a maximum number of users over the lifetime of any pole or other
supporting structure
b. full power usage
c. a maximum down tilt of antennae.
7. Warning information signs and security fencing must be provided on the site to
prevent unauthorised entry. Fencing must be camouflaged through the use of
colours, materials and screening vegetation to blend the fence into the visual
landscape.
Colours and Finishes
8. The monopole and associated panels must be finished in colours that blend in
visually into the landscape.
Cessation of Use
9. The telecommunications facility must be removed from the site upon cessation
of the use.
Landscaping Plan
10. Dense screening vegetation shall be established around the enclosure in
accordance with Council’s Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly
prepared landscape plan. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to the
commencement of the use and maintained at all times thereafter. The
Landscape Plan shall include at a minimum:
a. Identify and retain all existing trees within a 100m distance around the
fenced compound area of the tower. Existing trees shall not be lopped or
pruned below their existing height.
b. Appropriately selected tree species and understorey plantings to achieve
dense visual screening of the tower and having regard to the soil
conditions. Trees included shall be able to achieve up to 20m in mature
height, though inclusion of fast growing species is also desirable to
achieve early visual screening.
c. The planting areas should maximise the screening opportunities
surrounding the tower and include appropriate planting for a distance up
to 20m beyond the perimeter of the lease area, whilst maintaining access
and electricity supply.
A development application for Operational Works shall be required in this
regard.
Roadworks
11. The developer must provide an access driveway extending from the end of the
existing driveway servicing 66 Mountain View Road to the site of the
telecommunications tower. The works must be undertaken in accordance with
an Operational Works approval and must include:
a. A formation sufficient to cater for the vehicle types expected during the
construction and operational phases of the development
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b. An alignment that protects significant vegetation and minimises the
effects on the adjoining properties.
12. During the construction phase the developer is responsible for maintenance of
the access driveway extending from the end of the sealed section of Mountain
View Road to the site of the telecommunications tower.
13. During the operational phase:
a. The developer is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the access
driveway extending from the end of the existing driveway servicing 66
Mountain View Road to the site of the telecommunications tower,
b. The developer must enter into an agreement with the owner of 66
Mountain View Road to share the costs of ongoing maintenance of the
access driveway extending from the end of the sealed section of
Mountain View Road to the end of the existing driveway servicing 66
Mountain View Road.
B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The telecommunications facility will provide coverage for the NBN fixed wireless
network, allowing for the delivery of higher speed data to households in the
area;
2. The proposal is screened by substantial vegetation buffers and does not
adversely impact the existing visual qualities of the area.
3 REQUEST TO CHANGE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS - INCREASES TO
ONSITE OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND RETAIL DISPLAY AREAS AT LAGUNA ON
HASTINGS
That Council approve applications No. 51997.2384.03 (12506 TC) & 132009.1102.03
(09/1102) requesting changes to existing development approvals for Material Change of
Use (Multiple dwellings (115 units), shops, restaurants, outdoor dining areas and ancillary
facilities), situated at 32 Hastings St Noosa Heads, in accordance with the following:
A. Change the approval description/type for 132009.1102 to Entertainment & Dining
Business - Type 1 (Food & Beverages).
B. Change Condition 1 (of 132009.1102) and Condition 38 (of 51997.2384) to read as
follows:
Condition 1
Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table and as may be amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev Plan / Document Name Consultant Date
326 – D01 D Floor Plans Existing and Thompsett 24/08/2011
Proposed Architecture
D-C01376-01- B _ Proposed Additional Martoo Consulting 29/01/2013
Exclusive Use Areas Pty Ltd
Condition 38
Outdoor dining areas shall be limited to those areas shown on approved Plan No. D-
C01376-01-B titled “Proposed Additional Exclusive Use Areas” drawn by Martoo
Consulting Pty Ltd dated 29/01/2013.
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C. Include an additional Condition to 51997.2384 to read:
The existing “green wall” garden beds that have been established in the locations
identified as “Existing Vertical Green Wall” and “Proposed Vertical Green Wall” on
approved Plan No. D-C01376-01-B titled “Proposed Additional Exclusive Use Areas”,
shall be maintained in good condition, with plants of poor health replaced when
required.
D. Amend the list of Approved Plans.
E. Agree to Execute the associated Infrastructure Agreement for Contributions in Lieu of
On-Site Parking Spaces, prior to the issue of the Decision Notices.
4 REQUEST TO CHANGE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL & EXTENSION TO
RELEVANT PERIOD FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO RECONFIGURE A LOT - 1
INTO 2 LOTS AT 1270 MCKINNON DRIVE, RINGTAIL CREEK
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and approve the request to
change a development approval and extend the relevant period of Application No.
152006.862.02 (06/0862) situated at 1270 McKinnon Drive, Ringtail Creek in accordance
with the following:
A. Delete Conditions 11 and 13.
B. Amend Conditions 10 & 29 to read as follows:
10. Prior to endorsement of the plan of survey by Council, a metes and bounds
plan shall be submitted to Council indicating the house site and effluent
disposal area/s on Lot 1 and Lot 2.
29. Refer to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines’ conditions included
as Attachment 1 in the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and
Planning’s letter dated 6 June 2014.
C. Delete the requirement for a further Development Permit for Operational Works –
Landscaping.
D. Agree to extend the relevant period by 4 months to 12 September 2014 and change
Condition 2 accordingly.
5 LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO TRUNK INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND CHARGES
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Assessment Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and:
A. Resolve to undertake an amendment to the Priority Infrastructure Plan in accordance
with the recent amendments to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and corresponding
new Statutory Guideline 03/14;
B. Request staff to prepare an amendment to Council’s Infrastructure Charges to satisfy
the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 for presentation to a future Council meeting; and
C. Request the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate with Unitywater regarding a
simplified infrastructure “charges breakup” agreement applying a weighted average
demand approach for inclusion in the future amendment to Council’s Infrastructure
Charges.
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6 NATIONAL HERITAGE LISTING FOR THE COOLOOLA REGION
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Request for a further report and mapping that clarifies the areas
proposed for exclusion from the proposed National Heritage listing
7 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NOOSA PLAN
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Significance of issue
8 UPDATE ON ACCOMMODATING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN NOOSA SHIRE
That Council note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and authorise the provision of assistance to
the managers of the Aussie Rules football ground in Noosaville should they wish to lodge
a MCU application for the operation of a camping ground to cater for overflow camping
during peak periods.
9 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 providing an update on operations
of the Corporate Services Department.
10 ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY EXPENDITURE POLICY
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and:
A. Rescind the existing Entertainment and Hospitality policy that transferred to Council
from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government (De-
amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
B. Adopt the new Entertainment and Hospitality Expenditure policy provided at
Attachment 1 to the report with an amendment to page 2, paragraph 3 to replace the
words “this Policy” with “the CEO”.
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11 BUDGET REVIEW FOR CARRYOVER FROM 2013/14 INTO 2014/15
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and approve:
A. The proposed carryovers from the 2013/14 financial year to the 2014/2015 financial
year as outlined in the carryover requests as set out in Attachment 1 to the report;
and
B. The consequential changes to the budget for those carryovers for the 2014/2015
financial year as outlined in Budget Financial Statements as set out in Attachment 2
to the report.
12 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT JULY 2014
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 providing the July monthly
financial report.
13 EXECUTIVE OFFICE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the Planning and Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 providing an update on operations of the
Executive Office.
14 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Request for a further report outlining the amendments to the
Policy suggested by the Planning & Organisation Committee
15 EVALUATION OF LIVING SMART PROGRAM
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Cr Wilkie disagrees with the officer recommendation
16 MEMBERSHIP OF COUNCIL OF MAYORS (SEQ)
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2104 and:
A. Continue its membership of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) with ongoing membership
to be reviewed annually as part of the budget process;
B. Appoint Mayor Playford as its representative to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) with
Councillor Abbot as the Mayor’s representative if the Mayor is unable to attend; and
C. Authorise the Mayor to appoint representatives to any Council of Mayors (SEQ)
Committees or Taskforces.
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17 APPOINTMENT OF 2015 SHOW HOLIDAY
That Council note the report by the Administration Officer Executive to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August, 2014 and request the Chief Executive
Officer to write to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General requesting the
appointment of Friday, 11 September 2015 as a Show Holiday for the Noosa Shire.
Recommendation
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 19 August, 2014 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
21 AUGUST 2014 – Crs. Playford & Wellington, Scott Williams, Cameron Jaggers
1 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON
That Scott Williams be appointed as Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
2 AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Executive Manager to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 21 August 2014 and:
1. Rescind the existing Audit Committee Charter that transferred to the Noosa Council
from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government (De-
amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
2. aAdopt the Audit Committee Charter as set out in Attachment 1 to the report
incorporating the various amendments proposed by the Audit Committee.
3 AUDIT PROGRAM
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Executive Manager to the Audit Committee
Meeting on 21 August 2014 and:
1. aAdopt the internal audit program as set out in Attachment 1 to be undertaken in the
for the 2014/15 financial year and note the proposed program for future yearsas set
out in Attachment 1, with the inclusion of the Review of IT Security in lieu of the
Review of Holiday Parks business processes; and.
2. Note that the Audit Program for 2015/16 and future years will be considered at a
future Audit Committee Meeting.
4 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Executive Manager to the Audit Committee
Meeting on 21 August 2014 and:
1. Rescind the existing Risk Management Policy that transferred to the Noosa Council
from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government (De-
amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
2. aAdopt the Risk Management Policy as set out in Attachment 1 to the report with an
amendment to paragraph 2 under Key Roles and Responsibilities to remove the
words “be developed to”.
5 QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE UPDATE
That the Audit Committee note that only two relatively minor issues were identified in the
Queensland Audit Office interim management audit and request further advice on the best
way to address the issues associated with the management of Council’s financial
delegations.
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6 TIMETABLE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
That the Audit Committee request the CEO to develop a timetable for future meetings, with
meetings to be generally held on a quarterly basis.
Recommendation
The Audit Committee recommendations dated 21 August, 2014 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
25 AUGUST 2014 - Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Noel Playford, Frank Wilkie
Apology: Cr Frank Pardon
1 FREE HOLIDAY BUSES - FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Senior Project Officer to the Infrastructure and Services
Committee dated 19 August 2014 and the further report to the General Committee Meeting
dated 25 August 2014 and
A. Provide Free Holiday Buses during the periods 26 December 2014 to 4 January 2015
and 3 to 12 April 2015;
B. Proceed with obtaining approval and quotations from TransLink for Free Holiday
Buses for both Christmas and Easter holiday periods for the following:
1. Noosa only TransLink routes 626, 627, 628, 629, and 632; and
2. Noosa Heads to Peregian journey of TransLink route 620;
C. Proceed with obtaining quotations from Sunbus for Route 064 Peregian - Noosa
Heads temporary shuttle and one passenger assistant for both Christmas and Easter
holiday periods;
D. Authorise the CEO to accept the lowest quotation to provide free travel from Noosa
Heads to Peregian Beach;
E. No longer provide Route 065 Noosa Junction – Noosaville temporary shuttle;
F. Continue to not provide free travel on TransLink routes 622 and 630 which travel
outside the Noosa Shire;
G. Based on a quotation deemed acceptable by the CEO, provide free travel on the
Noosa Junction to Cooroy journey of TransLink route 631;
H. Approve the reduced marketing budget of $15,436 for the Free Holiday Buses service
for both Christmas and Easter; and
I. Subject to the outcome of a review of the Council Cabs and Boreen-Point Tewantin
Flexilink, include these services in the Free Holiday Buses services.
2 NOOSA JUNCTION - PETITION TO CHANGE PARKING IN NOOSA JUNCTION -
FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee dated 19 August 2014 and the further report by the Director Planning
& Infrastructure to the General Committee Meeting dated 25 August 2014 and:
A. Not support the petition to change to the Noosa Junction parking configuration from
parallel to the kerb to angle to the kerb on Sunshine Beach Road and not include the
investigation of the traffic impact of this specific proposal in the 2014/15 Shire-wide
traffic Study; and
B. Advise the lead petitioner of this decision.
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3 NATIONAL HERITAGE LISTING FOR THE COOLOOLA REGION - FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and the further report by the Manager, Planning
& Environment and Property Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 25 August
2014 and:
A. Write to the Australian Heritage Council, advising of Noosa Council’s support for
National Heritage listing for the Cooloola Region, and:
1. Request that the regularly maintained area immediately area surrounding and
including the Teewah airstrip on Lot 7 MCH 4562 (as identified in Attachment 1
to the report) be excluded from the listing;
2. Proceed with Option 2 outlined in the report which is to exclude the following
land parcels from the National Heritage listing:
The current beach campground located on Lot 32 MCH 4399 (Camping
and Recreation Reserve with Council as trustee).
Part of Lot 1010 NPW686 located east of the Wilderness Track
Part of Lot 4 RP 135678 Lot 34 SP 215025 located east of the Wilderness
Track
Part of Lot 21 NPW1150 located east of the Wilderness Track
3. Request that Lot 80 SP 217587, Lot 79 SP 217586 and Lots 1 to 24 T9243
near Teewah Beach village be included in the listing.
B. Advise the Australian Heritage Council that Noosa Council would support the
inclusion of privately owned land that met the National Heritage criteria if the land
owner requested their land to be included in the National Heritage listing.
4 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NOOSA PLAN - FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee dated 19 August 2014 and the further report to the General Committee Meeting
dated 25 August 2014 and:
A. Resolve to amend the planning scheme for the Shire of Noosa in accordance with the
proposed amendments as outlined in the report submitted to the Planning &
Organisation Committee on 19 August 2014, subject to following amendments:
i) with setbacks in the Detached Housing zone, change “one other boundary” to
“rear boundary” and delete “(either sides or rear)”. Also include “Blocks that
back onto reserves are exempt from the rear setback rule and may use
determinants for “other boundaries” on their rear boundary”. On blocks with
more than one street frontage, one common boundary shall be considered the
rear boundary;
ii) within the Agriculture Uses Code amend the minimum lots size for grazing of
poultry as follows: to 10ha
for lots of at least 4ha in size, up to 50 poultry are allowed with a setback of
40m to the nearest boundaries;
for lots 10ha or greater, up to 1,000 poultry are allowed with a setback of
100m to the boundaries.
iii) within the Community Uses Code for Open Space Type 2 camp ground, amend
the minimum lot size to 10ha and make them consistent only in the rural zone;
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iv) within the Community Uses Code, Table 14-19 Open Space Type 2 camp
ground, remove specific requirements for Amenities and make reference to
compliance with the local law for accommodation parks;
v) within the Visitor Accommodation Code, Table 14-34 Type 1 Home Hosted,
insert a new solution S13.2 requiring a minimum boundary setback of 10
metres to side or rear boundaries;
vi) within the Visitor Accommodation Code, Table 14-36 Type 3 Rural, insert a new
solution S34.2 requiring a minimum boundary setback of 40m to side and rear
boundaries; and
vii) add zoning and code provisions to apply to commercial leases on and adjacent
to the bank of the Noosa River.
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer to write to the Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure and Planning requesting a State Interest Review of the proposed
amendments and the Minister’s approval for Council to commence public consultation
on the proposed amendments.
5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY - FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and the General Committee Meeting dated 25
August 2014 and:
A. Rescind the existing Community Engagement policy dated 6 August 2009 that
transferred to the Noosa Council from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under
the Local Government (De-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
B. Adopt the Community Engagement Policy shown as Attachment 1 to the report to
General Committee dated 25 August 2014 with an amendment to the Integrity and
transparency section, Page 2 to delete the duplication of the words “must be
genuinely”, and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to put in place administrative
guidelines and tools required to implement the policy.
6 PROPOSAL FOR COOROY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STOPOVER
Council note the report by the Executive Officer to General Committee Meeting dated 25
August 2014 relating to the provision of a recreational vehicle (RV) stopover area, waste
dump point and associated facilities at Cooroy, and request staff to:
A. Enter into formal negotiations with the Combined Coastal Car Club to allow for a 12
month trial for an RV Stopover utilising the open space included in the Club’s permit
to occupy over part of Lot 1 SP242414, 17 Mary River Road, Cooroy;
B. Submit an application for material change of use to allow temporary use of the site for
up to 2 years by fully self-contained compact recreational vehicles (excluding big rigs
over 12.5 m in length), subject to satisfactory arrangements being made with the
Combined Coastal Car Club;
C. Develop a detailed minimum design and associated estimate of costs for a waste
dump point and associated facilities to be located within Lot 1 SP242414, 17 Mary
River Road, Cooroy (as per Figure 2 outlined in the report), together with associated
directional and user signage with a view to a request for funding being submitted to
the quarterly budget review process to allow construction to occur during 2014-15;
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D. Prepare a feasibility assessment of the project to ensure that all financial and risk
issues are addressed including the approach to the management model for the 12
month trial; and
E. Investigate options and estimated costs to provide parking spaces for long
“recreational” vehicles in close proximity to Cooroy town centre and revisit usage of
the Council freehold land opposite Cooroy Library for an interim parking area for
longer vehicles until a permanent solution can be implemented.
7 EVALUATION OF LIVING SMART PROGRAM
That Council note the report by the Sustainability Project Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 19 August 2014 and agree to continue with the
Living Smart program in the short term until the new Sustainability plan can be developed
and implemented, as outlined in Option 3 of the report discontinue Council’s involvement in
the Living Smart program as outlined in Option 2 of the report.
Recommendation
The General Committee recommendations dated 25 August, 2014 be adopted except where
dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
7 PETITIONS
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 25 September, 2014 in the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
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