response to information request - 9 Kauri · MCU22/0144

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   4. Demonstrate that the northern windows of Block B do not overlook the
      private open space of the adjoining units to the north.

Amended plans are provided including screens on all windows within 10m of adjoining
buildings and outdoor living spaces. The screens are in keeping with the design and
provides a high level of residential amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining
neighbours in accordance with the Medium Density Residential zone code.




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   5. Provide amended plans that substantially reduce the amount of cut and fill
      proposed on site and provides a development form that is consistent with
      the character of the street.

The relevant Performance Outcomes seek for cuts to have minimal impacts on the natural
landform, with buildings and landscaping consistent with and reflective of the traditional
country town character of Cooroy in terms of form, proportion, composition and use of
materials. The main cuts are located around the outdoor living area of unit 3, so as to
provide for a uniform level for Block A’s construction and access.

As can be seen in the render below, the cuts are all within the site and allows for sufficient
landscaping opportunities at street level, so as to be consistent with the natural character
of the streetscape, whilst also allowing sufficient outdoor living and amenity for the
affordable small dwelling unit. The three block levels slope down the site and allow for
appropriate driveway grade changes and level areas for outdoor living spaces, offering
privacy and amenity to the residents.

The design is an appropriate response to the sloping nature of the site, consistent with the
natural landforms and Cooroy locality.




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   6. Provide amended plans that detail compliance with carparking requirements
      of the Noosa Plan.

The design has been amended to allow for three visitor parking spaces on the site that
provides for sufficient grades to comply with the AS/NZ standards. Two of the spaces are
located between block A and B (close to seven units) and are to be constructed out of ‘turf
block’. The finishing of these spaces is appropriate and allows for water to drain into the
ground when considering their location and frequency of use, whilst also not being counted
as soft landscaping area.




   7. Provide amended earthworks plans showing clearly where sections are
       taken from.
   8. Provide additional detail on the proposed retaining walls. The detail must be
       prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and include,
       but not be limited to: 8.1. Height of the walls;
           a. The type of wall construction (material, foundations etc);
           b. A section plan indicating the location of the walls and foundations in
              relation to the property boundary, the proposed building pad, finished
              floor level, driveway, and neighbouring properties’ levels;
           c. The structures required to collect and convey existing overland flows
              that are impacted on by the construction of the walls;
           d. Any fencing to be installed on top of or beside the walls;
           e. The location of any services, above or below ground, adjacent to the
              proposed walls.
   9. Provide amended, detailed plans of the proposed driveway and internal
       roadways’ works clearly showing where the cross sections are taken from
       and where the longitudinal sections apply.
   10. Clarify levels (including for retaining walls on all cross-sections), what
       “OFFSET” in plan C55 refers to, standardise terminology and suitably cross
       reference between plans.
   11. Provide vehicles swept paths (vehicle B99 as described in
       AS/NZS2890.1:2004) for each unit which demonstrate that the garage
       carparking space can be accessed in a forward gear, vehicles can reverse
       from the space and exit the site in a total of 3 movements




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    12. Provided an updated SWMP with a revised stormwater quantity assessment
        which justifies the assumed pervious site areas post-development and
        which is consistent with the proposal plans.
    13. Provide updated OPW plans which:
        • fully contain the bioretention device within communal open space; and
        • provide details of the proposed high-flow outlet from the basin and
        downstream scour protection and flow dissipation in order to demonstrate
        how flows will be discharged to downstream land without causing
        concentration of flow or scour; and
        • Revise and confirm the in-situ infiltration rate and whether this is suitable
        for a ‘pipeless’ bioretention basin; and
        • If a pipeless bioretention basin is suitable, revies the basin section to
        encourage infiltration by having a flatter basin surface and provide some
        extended detention depth .
    14. Provide updated OPW plans and a SWMP which incorporates rainwater
        collection and reuse at the site, sufficient to supply external non-potable
        fixtures such as communal landscape irrigation and bin washdown.

Recor provide an updated stormwater management plan, carparking manoeuvring and
earthworks/retaining wall designs addressing the above items. Unit 1 has been amended
to allow for reversing in for a B99 car and forward in for a B85 car – This is the smallest
unit in the complex and is considered an appropriate relaxation considering the type and
nature of the user and their needs.




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In addition to the response, please find attached a DA Form 2 for DBW associated with
the demolition of the existing house. We seek for the application to consider this additional
element of the development and for conditions to be included on the Permit accordingly.

Pursuant to the Development Assessment Rules, the applicant has given the assessment
manager the information requested in the information request. Please proceed with the
assessment of the application at your earliest convenience.

If you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact
myself.

Regards,




Jack Lewis B.Sc Hons UNSW M.Plan Otago MPIA MQELA
Planner/Director
Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
0406 334 227
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