2022-03-08 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         8 MARCH 2022


In regards illuminated signage the Local Law permits:
             8 b)
             ii) the number of illuminated signs displayed on a premises must not exceed a
             maximum of –
                    a) 1 illuminated sign per tenancy; or
                    b) If the premise are located on a street corner- 1 illuminated sign per street
                       front boundary per tenancy
In this instance, as the site is located on a street corner, the existing 2 illuminated signs comply
with the Local Law. Additional illuminated signage is not consistent with the current signage
outcomes sought for the Shire and is prohibited. The proposed additional illuminated signage
does not comply with the existing approval or the Local Law.


4.      CONSULTATION
4.1     Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
•     Environmental Health provided the following comments:
        “Environmental Health does not support a 4am operating start time as there are multiple
        residences within 150m of the site and it is highly likely this proposal will adversely impact
        those residents posing a nuisance at an unreasonable hour. Although noise mitigation
        measures are to be implemented, Environmental Health does not deem it appropriate to
        move further away from the 7am start time noted in the planning scheme code referenced
        below, or extend the hours of operation from the previous operating hours operating at the
        site.”
•     Local Laws Officer provided the following comments:
        In relation to a new application from BP for signage please see below:
        •      Any new signage application will be assessed against the current signage
               requirements in the Local Law.
        •      In regards to illuminated signage – the current Local Law allows for 1 illuminate sign
               per street frontage. The inclusion and addition of illuminated helios signs and the
               stripe would not be allowed as this would exceed the allowable total of 1 per street
               frontage.
        •      The Local Law prohibits more than 1 illuminated sign per street frontage.

5.      CONCLUSION AND REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed requests for earlier trading hours and additional illumination signage raises
concerns regarding potential impacts on amenity and do not comply with the relevant provisions
of the Noosa Plan 2020 / Local Laws. Therefore, the application is recommended for refusal.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                       Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Community Development                    Financial Services
      Executive Support             Community Facilities                     ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                    Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                               Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health             Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development    Infrastructure Services
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services             Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                   Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                     Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                   Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning              Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery


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