6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

           Column 1                        Column 2                           Response
     Specific Outcomes                 Probable Solutions
       iv. for all other zones—
           2 storeys;
 c) do not visually dominate
    the street or surrounding
    spaces;
 d) preserve the amenity of
    surrounding land;
 e) ensure that development
    responds to the site
    topography; and
 f) are well articulated with
    strong horizontal and
    vertical design elements to
    provide an interesting
    streetscape and to
    complement landform
    changes and landscapes.

Setbacks                         S9.1 Buildings and structures       S9.1 Complies
O9 Buildings and other           comply with the setbacks identified The proposal complies with the
structures are appropriately     in Schedule 1 - Minimum Boundary minimum setbacks required for
designed and sited to—           Setbacks.
                                                                     the Shire Business Centre Zone.
a) provide amenity for users of
                                                                     The proposed premise adjoining
the premises as well as
                                                                     the Open Space Conservation to
preserve the visual and acoustic
                                                                     the northern boundary has a
amenity of adjoining and nearby
                                                                     minimum setback of 20.8m.
properties;
b) provide adequate distance
from adjoining land uses;
c) buildings and landscape
elements within the street;
d) avoid large areas of
continuous wall planes by
varying the building setbacks
and using appropriate
techniques to provide visual
relief; and
e) help protect the natural
character and visual amenity of
the Noosa River system and
other watercourses.

f) allow space for required
vehicle parking;
g) preserve any existing
vegetation that will buffer the
proposed building;
h) allow for landscaping to be
provided between buildings;
i) maintain the visual continuity
and pattern of buildings and


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