FURTHER ADVICE - Letter to Noosa Council - Minor Change

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In summary, the proposed upgrading of the ramp and stairs fronting the development is
required to meet current accessibility standards. While the proposed change to the ramp will
extend into the road reserve, the ramp will extend no further than the existing ramp. Further,
the new ramp will have less impact in terms of the length of disturbance along the length of
the frontage. The areas where the existing ramp and stairs are being removed from within the
road reserve and within the site are to be reinstated with landscaping, including some trees.

Having regard to the Major Centre Zone Code, the proposed development will enhance the
visual amenity and setting in the streetscape, will retain existing native vegetation at the
frontage where possible, and will enhance the amount of planting in this location (PO33). The
proposed development will maintain the existing streetscape character and enhance the
amenity of the area and contribute positively to the major centre more generally (PO33).
Further, the reinstatement planting will enhance the natural landscape character of the area
and will maintain the functionality of the road reserve for vehicles and pedestrians (PO34).

Change 2 – Internal Access Areas

The applicant is also proposing to upgrade the internal areas providing access to the offices
at Ground Level towards the north and Ground Level and Level 1 towards the south (refer
Figure 2). The existing larger triangular planter towards the north has failed, including the
waterproofing, which is allowing water to leak into the basement.

Because there is a need to upgrade and repair these internal spaces, it is proposed to remove
the triangular planter towards the north and provide additional seating (three timber bench
seats) and consistent paving throughout. As currently designed, there is no available seating
in this location for patrons attending the offices. Further, a smaller planter can be better
designed to reduce water ingress in the long term.

The planter at the southern ground floor area is being increased in size in association with the
new stairs and additional timber seat and new paving is also proposed in this area. New paving
is also proposed across the frontage of the building for consistency.

While there has been some reduction in the amount of soft landscaping, these internal areas
remain landscaped areas that have been improved by new garden beds and seating for
patrons, which will improve the general amenity of these spaces. Further, the proposed new
pergolas over these areas will also provide some weather protection, which is also desirable.

Having regard to the Major Centre Zone Code, the proposed internal changes will suit the
relative size and nature of the development when considering the entry locations that are
mostly screened from the street and will not affect other existing landscaping around property
boundaries. Further, will contribute positively to pedestrian wayfinding and comfort by
providing additional seating and pergolas offering some cover (PO32).

Change 3 – New small roof area and pergolas

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25011 – 6 Bottlebrush Avenue, May 2025