2018-10-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                  15 OCTOBER 2018


Additional access points on a heavy vehicle bypass road are considered problematic as they
create conflict points, and this is especially applicable for this site, given the close proximity to an
intersection.
Although, Garnet Street presently does not convey large volumes of heavy traffic, the Cooroy
industrial estate, and the township has the capacity to grow into the future, resulting in more
traffic using Garnet Street.
While a large, mature mango tree will be removed to allow the access to the site from Wattle
Street, it is important to note that a mango tree, not being a native species, can be removed at
any point without Council approval, whether the site is redeveloped or not. Furthermore, Noosa
Plan does not identify mango trees as an important character tree for Cooroy. Refer to Figure 3
– Existing mango tree within the subject site




                            Figure 3 - Existing mango tree within subject site
Setbacks
The proposal seeks reduced setbacks from the Wattle and Garnet Street frontages. The full
length of the building is oriented to the Wattle Street frontage and has a 3.2 metre setback to the
pergolas/patio area associated with each unit and 4.1 metres to the wall. The southern end of the
building fronts Garnet Street where a setback of 3.5 metres applies for a length of 3.7 metres and
a 4.5 metre applies for a length of 6.3 metres.
The proposed setback to Wattle Street is consistent with the setback of the dwelling on the
property adjoining to the north which is setback 3 metres from Wattle St. The majority of all
residential properties on the eastern side of Wattle Street have front setbacks that range from
1.5-3.5 metres. Setbacks on the western side of the street range from 2-6 metres. Wattle Street
has an 11 metre wide road verge from the boundary to curb line which provides for sufficient
setback from the road.
The proposed setback from Garnet Street is consistent with the adjoining property and other
residential properties that have a setback ranging from 1-6 metres, with an average of 4 metres.
The proposed building is well articulated and uses a mix of materials (colourbond, fibre cement
cladding, aluminium, glass and timber), colours and textures, and is generally compatible with the
character of Cooroy. Minimum landscaping requirements have been met, which contribute to the
character of the area and street. In summary, the proposed reduced setbacks from Wattle and
Garnet Streets are considered acceptable in this case as the development will maintain the visual
continuity and patterns within the streets.




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