Response to further information

During the meeting held 6th December 2016 Council also requested the removal of the open shade sail structure in the carpark. This
element has now been removed. The request to remove the memorial from the corner of Doonella Street and Memorial Avenue has
also been adopted.
During this meeting, Council’s planning consultant also stated that he was seeking to utilise the requirements of the adjacent Business
Centre zone to assess the proposal. This is inappropriate, and should only be used for merit assessment in determining potential
compatibility impacts between the two uses. Council’s consultant should be basing their assessment principally in terms of the zone,
overlay and use codes applicable to the proposal with reference to higher order provisions of the planning scheme where required.
As the proposed extensions are sited away from the Business Centre zone, the influence in regard to this zone should be minor in
the determination of the proposal.
Within the Community Services zone, Council does not include provisions to control high density development as it does within the
Business Centre zone. To be clear, the applicant is not seeking to develop at any scale that is inconsistent with the desired amenity
of the planning scheme and locality. We have considered neighbouring residential uses in the establishment of the internal fitouts to
ensure no impact on visual and acoustic amenity. Also, in consideration to two heritage listed buildings nearby, we have also sought
to include design measures which complement these buildings and include greater three tied landscaping to further enhance amenity
and reverse amenity in the locality which also improves upon aesthetics in the locality.
With regard to adjacent business centre buildings, we have sought to maintain the existing façade of the RSL club in Memorial
Avenue so as not to impact upon streetscape and the intent of this neighbouring zone. We have also made every effort in this
proposal to ensure a compatible, aesthetically pleasing extension which is sympathetic to its surroundings. The proposal enhances
the natural character and environmental aesthetic of Tewantin consistent with the provisions of the Community Services zone, overlay
and use codes and above all the desired environmental outcomes of the planning scheme.
We trust this information is sufficient for the consultant to complete their positive assessment of the proposal to ensure the deadline
for determination at 19th January 2017 Council Meeting. Please contact the undersigned immediately on 02 6674 5001 should there
be anything further that Council wishes to discuss.

Regards,



Simon Halcrow
Senior Town Planner
Planit Consulting Pty Ltd


Enc.     Revised Plan of development