Response to Information Request MCU16/0117 & OPW16/0212

                                                                                      	
  
Issue 2




Response

An increased setback of 2.5m has been provided western boundary as illustrated on
the attached architectural plans, This setback is considered to be sufficient to ensure
that dense landscaping can be provided between the boundary to maintain
adequate privacy and amenity for the future residents.

Issue 3




Response

It is not considered that a specialist acoustic report is necessary in this circumstance.

There numerous instances throughout centre areas in Noosa Shire where residential
dwellings have been established adjacent to commercial areas and noise reports
have not been required to consider their potential impact.

It is also noted that an existing approval for 6 multiple dwelling units remains current
and did not require a noise report to be submitted.

The proposed development will include noise mitigating measures such as an
acoustic fence along the western boundary and will provide limited openings to
habitable windows on the western elevations. We would be happy for a 1.8m high
acoustic fence to be conditioned in this regard. It is also considered that future
residents of the development will also be completely aware that there is a
commercial venue on the adjacent parcel of land.


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Noosa Town Planning

Issue 2

Issue - Setbacks

The western units are adjacent to outdoor and service areas of a commercial premise. In
this regard, the proposed setback is considered not to be sufficient separation between a
commercial and residential use.

Information Required
3 Please provide a greater setback to the western boundary to that proposed.

Response

An increased setback of 2.5m has been provided western boundary as illustrated on
the attached architectural plans, This setback is considered to be sufficient to ensure
that dense landscaping can be provided between the boundary to maintain
adequate privacy and amenity for the future residents.

Issue 3

Issue - Noise

The proposed westem units have the potential to be affected by noise emanating from the
neighbouring commercial premises. Concems are raised, particularly given that some
services (air conditioning, refuse etc.) and an outdoor area are located adjacent and the
proposed residential use is inconsistent in the zone.

Information Required

4 Please provide an acoustic report with recommendations which address noise
resulting from the operation of the neighbouring commercial premises on the
proposal.

Response

It is not considered that a specialist acoustic report is necessary in this circumstance.

There numerous instances throughout centre areas in Noosa Shire where residential
dwellings have been established adjacent to commercial areas and noise reports
have not been required to consider their potential impact.

It is also noted that an existing approval for 6 multiple dwelling units remains current
and did not require a noise report to be submitted.

The proposed development will include noise mitigating measures such as an
acoustic fence along the western boundary and will provide limited openings to
habitable windows on the western elevations. We would be happy for a 1.8m high
acoustic fence to be conditioned in this regard. It is also considered that future
residents of the development will also be completely aware that there is a
commercial venue on the adjacent parcel of land.