2019-02-14 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA   14 FEBRUARY 2019




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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                    14 FEBRUARY 2019

   the draft Noosa Plan will commence in the first quarter of 2019. Although the minimum statutory period for consultation is
  40 business days, it is Council’s intention to undertake consultation for a period of 60 business days ( 3 months) .

  Adoption and commencement of the New Noosa Plan will be the final formal stage of the project however there is likely
   to be further engagement with stakeholders such as the property and design industries to help them become familiar
   with the new scheme.

   Context
   Political
       e = It is desirable to commence and conclude the project within one term of Council. The next Council election will be
          held in March 2020.
       e  Given the reach within the community and various interest groups, the Noosa Plan will be of considerable interest
          and it is important to keep the community informed during the project.
       ©  Changes to state legislation and state guidelines may impact on the New Noosa Plan project.
       * State elections, have the potential to impact on the progress of the project due to ‘caretaker’ mode and/or change
         of government. This will need to be taken into consideration as the project progresses and relevant information
          provided through the engagement process. A state election was held in late 2017 and so there is limited prospect of
          another election event in the remaining life of the project.
   Economic
       ©  The New Noosa Plan has been informed by other strategies such as the Local Economic Plan and Centres Hierarchy
          and has benefitted from input from key business representatives and groups.
       e  The various interest groups within the business community are key stakeholders and are expected to actively
          Participate in the principal community consultation stage.
       e  The New Noosa Plan has revised the zones and development standards for future business and industry land uses.
   Social
       ©  The New Noosa Plan has considered other strategies and studies such as the Social Plan, Housing Needs Assessment,
          and other relevant planning studies.
       ©  The New Noosa Plan addresses social issues such as housing choice, housing affordability, provisions for aged care
          and opportunities for additional education and health facilities.
   Technological
       © For the first time, the New Noosa Plan is a fully electronic scheme, prepared in the T1 ePlan format. As such it will
          be available from any computer or device with internet access, not just as a static PDF as is the case with the current
          scheme. Electronic submissions will be able to be made and integrated mapping will allow people to search particular
          properties.
   Legal
       ©  State legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, the Planning Regulation 2017, the State Planning Policy, the SEQ.
          Regional Plan 2017 and state-prepared guidelines govern the preparation of the New Noosa Plan.
   Environmental
       ®  Council is continuing to improve our knowledge of the environment and its processes. Council is undertaking a
          Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and has undertaken further study of biodiversity and natural hazards. The New
          Noosa Plan has been informed by the latest available information.
       ©  Noosa Design Principles & Sustainability Principles are referenced.
   Historical
       ©  Local heritage has been recognised in the current Noosa Plan 2006 and these measures are again considered in the
          New Noosa Plan.

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