Information Request - MCU26 0073

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                 The proposed motor vehicle showroom represents a non-industrial use within the Medium
                 Impact Industry Zone and will result in the underutilisation of land intended to accommodate
                 medium impact industrial activities.
                 Land within in the Lionel Donovon Drive Auto Precinct is specifically intended to accommodate
                 vehicle, boat and caravan sales showrooms, as does the Showroom Precinct of the Major
                 Centre Zone accommodate retail showrooms.
                 Council requires further information to understand whether there is an overwhelming need that
                 justifies the proposed use locating outside the designated precincts, and questions whether
                 the proposed use is dependent on the subject site rather than appropriately zoned land.
                 Information Required
                 1.     Provide a full assessment against the Strategic Planning Framework. This is to include
                        but not limited to an assessment against Strategic Outcome 3.3.5(u) and the identified
                        shortage of Medium Impact Industry land within Noosa Shire.
                 2.     Provide a needs assessment for the proposed showroom including but not limited to:
                 •      Overriding need for additional showroom floor space for the purpose of motor vehicles
                        sales and how the underutilisation of industrial land would not compromise the long-
                        term supply of industrial employment land within the Shire.
                 •      Justification as to why the existing Showroom Precinct with the Business Centre and
                        Automotive Precinct along Lionel Donovan Drive cannot satisfy demand.
                 •      Benefits to the Noosa community.


                 Should the above items be able to be adequately addressed:
                 Item – Operational Details
                 It has been identified that the proposal relies heavily on the appointment-only operating model
                 to justify the suitability of the use within the Medium Impact Industry Zone and to support
                 assertions regarding traffic generation, parking demand and operational impacts. However,
                 limited details have been provided regarding how the showroom will operate on a day-to-day
                 basis.
                 Information Required
                 3.     Provide an Operational Management Plan for the proposed showroom use, including:
                        •    Proposed hours of operation.
                        •    Number of staff.
                        •    Number of vehicles proposed to be displayed on site.
                        •    Expected customer numbers and appointment frequency.
                        •    Details of the proposed appointment-only operating model, including how customer
                             attendance will be managed.
                        •    Details of vehicle deliveries.
                        •    Confirmation of whether vehicle sales activities, handovers and test drives will occur
                             from the site.


                 Item – Car Parking




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                 Due to the use of the site proposed to be changed to a showroom, where the proposed
                 showroom is 440m2, the site is required to provide 9 on site car parking spaces. However, the
                 proposed plans indicate 2 onsite car parking spaces are provided. Therefore, a shortfall of 7
                 onsite-car parking spaces is identified.
                 Information Required
                 4.     Provide a Parking Assessment that demonstrates:
                        •    How the parking demand is generated by the proposed showroom use and
                             operation.
                        •    Staff and customer parking demand.
                        •    Vehicle delivery and manoeuvring requirements to facilitate deliveries


                 Item – Building Presentation
                 It is unclear to what extent of the existing built form will remain unchanged.
                 Information Required
                 5.     Provide a demolition plan to the extent relevant.


                 Item – Storage Area
                 It has been identified that a substantial portion of the building is proposed to be used for
                 storage activities. However, insufficient details have been provided regarding the size,
                 purpose and operation of the proposed storage areas, including how they are intended to
                 function in association with the showroom use. Further information is required to understand
                 the extent of the activities proposed within these areas.
                 Information Required
                 6.     Provide further details regarding the proposed storage areas identified on the plans,
                        including;
                        •    The gross floor area (GFA) of each storage area.
                        •    Details of the items proposed to be stored within these areas, including whether
                             vehicles, vehicle accessories, parts, equipment or other goods are proposed to be
                             stored.
                        •    Confirmation of whether any vehicle preparation, detailing, servicing, repairs,
                             maintenance, fitting of accessories, cleaning or similar activities are proposed to
                             occur within the storage areas.


                 Item – Mechanical Plant and Equipment
                 AO13.2 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone Code requires mechanical plant and equipment
                 to be located more than 2 metres from any property boundary and to be screened either by a
                 1.5-meter-high fence (where at ground level) or fully enclosed & screened (where above
                 ground level), to ensure it is not visible from the street frontage or neighbouring properties.
                 However, the proposed plans do not identify the location and screening of required mechanical
                 plant and equipment associated with the showroom use, including air conditioning units.
                 Information Required
                 7.     Provide amended proposed plans identifying:




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                        •    The proposed location of the mechanical plant and equipment, including air
                             conditioning units.
                        •    The separation distances between mechanical plant and property boundaries.
                        •    Details of the proposed screening treatment.
                        •    Elevations, where necessary, showing the mechanical plant and equipment will not
                             be visible from the street frontage or adjoining properties.


                 Item – Landscaping
                 PO15 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone Code requires landscaping to be designed, planted
                 and maintained in accordance with Councils Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 Landscaping to
                 determine the extent, design and species selection of the proposed landscaping.
                 Information Required
                 8.     Provide Landscape Plans prepared by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the
                        Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 Landscaping.


                 3.     DUE DATE FOR RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST

                 The due date for providing the requested information is 25/11/2026. Email your response to
                 [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to this information request
                 in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
                 If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided
                 not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of
                 your application.
                 4.     OTHER DETAILS

                 You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online
                 Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
                 Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact
                 me on the number above.
                 Yours faithfully,

                 Tess Henare
                 Development Planner | Development Assessment
                 Development & Regulation




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