2014-04-28 General Committee Meeting Agenda Pages 1-64

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                  28 APRIL 2014


that the existing site access be retained and that Conditions 8 and 9, which refer to a new site
access, be deleted.

Assessment

The proposed changes to the use significantly reduce the number of traffic movements (both
passenger and heavy vehicles) for the development. The submitted Traffic Impact Assessment
prepared by RoadPro Development has considered the current access in regard to the proposed
changes. The assessment includes recommendations regarding road side clearing and finds that
the current access is sufficient to cater for the proposed use.

Although the access is located in close proximity to the Lukes Road intersection, the number of
traffic movements is small and Council staff generally agree with the conclusions of the
assessment. It is recommended that Condition 8 be amended to permit the use of the existing
access and, in addition to the roadside clearing described in the traffic assessment, require that
suitable signage be provided advising of the potential for trucks turning into/from the site.

The existing access driveway from the Cooroy Mountain Road frontage to the buildings is sealed,
although it is in poor condition in parts and Condition 9 should be amended to ensure that the
access driveway is sealed and maintained.

Condition 13 – Carparking

13.   A minimum of 25 uncovered carpark spaces shall be provided on site, including 1 clearly
      defined disabled carpark space.

Applicant’s Request

The facility will operate with a maximum of 10 employees and a maximum of 3 visitors. As such,
it is requested that Condition 13 be reduced to require only 13 car spaces.

Assessment

It is agreed that the condition can be amended to reduce the carpark area to reflect the reduced
staff numbers.

Conditions 15 & 16 – Roadworks Contributions

15.   A contribution of $5,960 shall be paid to the Council towards the cost of improvements to
      the major road network of Cooroy, as a result of increase traffic generation caused
      by the proposed development. The contribution shall be paid to the Council prior to
      obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works. This amount will be subject to
      variations in the Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from December 2007 until the
      date of payment.

16.   A contribution of $160,975 shall be paid to the Council towards the cost of improvements to
      Cooroy Mountain Road, as a result of increase traffic generation caused by the proposed
      development. The contribution shall be paid to the Council prior to obtaining a
      Development Permit for Operational Works. This amount will be subject to variations in the
      Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from December 2007 until the date of
      payment.




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