Planning Statement (002)

4.2 Noosa Plan

The proposed alterations have been assessed against the provisions of the Noosaville Locality and
the Residential Uses Code and the development still complies with site cover and landscape
requirements. The new fire stair complies with setback requirements and has been located and
designed to minimise impacts on the adjoining site. The alterations do not impact on view lines
which were raised as being of concern to adjoining owners.

The approved plans have been assessed by MRP Hydraulic and Fire Services Consultants who
have advised that a diesel pump is required for the development. The consultant advised;

        The pump is required to ensure satisfactory D-T-S fire hydrant flows and pressures are achieved in
        accordance with the BCA and AS2419 and located at the rear because it was considered less
        favourable from a building design perspective at the front of the development.

        These diesel fire pump will be run and tested weekly in accordance with AS1851.

        Standpipes at the front of the development will be limited to the standard Unity water standpipes. All
        other fire fighting standpipes will be contained within the H-patter Booster Cabinet.

The pump requires a hardstand surround to comply with fire requirement and has been located to
the rear of the site to minimise impacts on the streetscape landscape presentation. The pump is less
than 2.20 metres high and will be screened from adjoining properties by the existing 2.6 metre high
fence. View lines will not be affected.


4.3 Draft Noosa Plan

The draft Noosa Plan includes the site in the Tourist Accommodation which details that Multiple
dwellings are Impact Assessable uses. The draft scheme includes different side boundary setbacks
to the current Noosa Plan of:

        From side boundaries:

                1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres height;
                2 metres setback between 4.5 metres 7.5 metres height; and
                2 metres plus 500 milimetres for every 3 metres or part thereof above 7.5 metres
                 height;

The proposed fire stair complies with the setbacks proposed under the draft Noosa Plan.

5. CONCLUSION
The proposed changes to the approval are considered minor and do not impact on the surrounding
area or adjoining properties. This application can be supported on a number of grounds as
previously detailed and include:
                The proposed changes are considered minor as they meet the requirements of the
                 Planning Act.
                The proposed changes respond to technical requirements relating to fire safety.
                The proposed changes do not significantly alter the existing building or alter view
                 lines applicable to the approved building form.
                The proposed changes are consistent with the provisions of the Noosa Plan.

Please find attached:

        Change Form 5
        Attachment A – Proposal plans

The applicant will pay Councils fee upon receipt of a link for payment.


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