PM Submission Object - Cath Noack MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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                 proposal hardly provides low cost visitor accommodation
                 for the growing needs of the local community. Peregian
                 Beach is already surrounded by new small lot housing
                 developments that lack public amenity, open space &
                 village lifestyle.
                 3)Setbacks in general & to the Rufous laneway in
                 particular, impinge on Noosa’s Master Plan for Rufous
                 St renewal which is currently in progress, community
                 amenity values & the extensive community consultation
                 process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway
                 upgrade & encourage increased useage.
                 4)The Development’s impact on the creek & wetland,
                 both during construction & upon completion is of great
                 concern, as is the planned density of housing in this
                 ecologically sensitive reserve & adjacent National Park.
                 Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be
                 required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3
                 months. This means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-
                 4 minutes along David Low way, down Sandpiper Lane,
                 through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron
                 St roundabout.
                 5) Significant continuous Noise & Disruption to homes
                 along David Low Way, adjoining streets, PB Hotel,
                 Hardware store, business & private premises in the
                 vicinity of the roadways & roundabout guaranteed.
                 6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is
                 assured during construction as standing traffic queues
                 currently form at all accesses to the roundabout,
                 particularly at daily peak times, exacerbated further


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                 during school & public holidays. The proposed
                 development risks being a serious source of additional
                 congestion & given the layout/landform, nigh on
                 impossible to mitigate in the future.
                 7)Diminished vistas across the National Park to Mt
                 Cooroy due to bulky Hotel/Motel building’s projected
                 heights. Council needs to ensure height specifications are
                 accurate & the current expansive views are maintained.
                 Here’s an opportunity to protect & showcase the intent of
                 Noosa’s logo ‘Different by nature!’
                 8)Other concerns include density of buildings &
                 infrastructure within the precinct, the provision of scarce
                 green space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to
                 sunlight & natural breezes, the provision of public access
                 pathway between two story buildings, with little to
                 recommend passive surveillance or a non threatening
                 environment, particularly at night.
                 9) So many missed opportunities to work with
                 community in consultation with Noosa Council’s Master
                 Plan for Rufous St & the adjoining laneway to add to the
                 amenity. The north western corner’s existing vegetation
                 could have seen the creation of green space/parkland to
                 embellish the precinct for visitors & local community
                 with potential to make connections between Rufous St
                 /laneway with this development instead it separates itself
                 from the village feel.
                 10)This proposal conflicts with community values,
                 endorsed by all who reside & those who choose this
                 relaxed pedestrian location. It delivers instead,


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                 undesirable urban density & city lifestyle that’s
                 aesthetically at odds with Peregian’s much sought after
                 relaxed village character & community engagement.
                 I urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian
                 Beach & to refuse this DA.
                 Cath Noack 23 Cormorant Crescent, Peregian Beach 4573

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