2022-04-21 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                              21 APRIL 2022


9.   ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

1    OPW21/0133 - FURTHER REPORT FOR OPERATIONAL WORK (PRESCRIBED TIDAL
     WORKS) AT 1O-12 RAVENWOOD DRIVE NOOSA HEADS

Author           Coordinator Engineering, Mark Lewis
                 Environment & Sustainable Development Department

Index            ECM/ Application/ OPW21/0133

Attachments      Nil

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant seeks retrospective approval for a jetty constructed (contrary to the approval issued
in 1994) at 10-12 Ravenwood Drive and the addition of a Jet Ski dry storage pontoon.
The subject application follows on from compliance action (refer to COM20/0734) noting the
following: “It has been brought to Council’s attention that a retaining wall and boat/jet ski lifting
devices have been erected on State land without the appropriate approvals. It should also be noted
that the Jetty is not complying with the approval as the walkway appears to be approximately 9
metres long contrary to the approved plans which indicates 6 metres.”
This request raises concerns regarding adverse amenity impacts and potential conflicts with users
of the neighbouring jetty and is not supported by the relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020.
Therefore, the application is recommended for refusal.
The application was presented to the Planning and Committee Meeting on 12 April 2022 and to the
General Committee Meeting on 19 April 2022 wherein council requested a further report with an
alternative motion for approval for consideration.
The application is recommended for refusal.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Engineer to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 21 April 2022 regarding OPW21/0133 application for Operational Works (Prescribed
Tidal Works) at 10-12 Ravenwood Drive, Noosa Heads and:
A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
     1.    The proposal is contrary to PO1, PO9, PO13, and PO19 of the Waterways Works Code
           as it:
           1.1   will lead to cluttering and adverse amenity impacts on the character and amenity
                 of the waterway and adjoining lots;
           1.2   includes works outside the prolongation of boundaries of the lot;
           1.3   will result in berthed vessels encroaching over the prolongation of boundaries of
                 the lot;
           1.4   when all vessels are moored, prevents the jet skis from leaving its dry storage
                 pontoon;
           1.5   will result in adverse amenity impacts and potential conflicts with users of the
                 neighbouring jetty and put at risk users’ safety.
B.   Advise the applicant that the jetty must be modified to comply with the approved plans of
     development.
C.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


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