2015-05-26 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      26 MAY 2015


Directly to the east and west of the proposed RV stop are a sewerage treatment plant and a steel
fabricator. Both existing uses have the potential to create noise, fume and odour impacts on the
RV stop. While the site does not have the most ideal neighbours for a visitor accommodation
use, the proposed RV stop is for short term stays only (max 4 days) and the mobility of guests,
means they have the option to relocate in a relatively short time frame, if the visitors experience a
nuisance.
Flooding
The site is affected by overland flows during significant rain events. Flood modelling suggests
during a 2yr ARI the northern section of the site will be subject to inundation, and during a 10yr
ARI the entire site is inundated (See Attachment 3). Due to the regular flooding occurrences on
the site, the proposal anticipates the northern section of the RV stop (11 RV sites) will be closed
for most of the ‘wet season’.
A site specific disaster management plan has been developed for flood hazard events. The plan
was developed by the Noosa Local Disaster Coordinator and is to be reviewed annually. Many of
the actions of the disaster management plan require urgent responses to flooding hazards.
The application suggests options for either on-site or off-site management of the RV stop.
However, in reviewing the disaster management plan, it is apparent the ‘least risk’ option for
Council is to have an on-site caretaker, able to assist in managing the site and users at short
notice (especially during flood events).
A condition is therefore recommended for the development to be carried out in accordance with
the disaster management plan, and the requirement for an on-site caretaker to manage the RV
stop, ensuring the immediate safety of visitors during hazard events.
Conditions are also recommended to ensure adequate waste disposal infrastructure, including a
reflux valve and lids to prevent contaminants escaping during flood events.
Bushfire
The bushland to the north of the RV stop is mapped as a ‘medium’ bushfire hazard area by the
Natural Hazards Overlay code. The disaster management plan requires ongoing contact between
QLD Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) and the responsible park manager/caretaker regarding
any potential bushfire within a 10km of the site. It is then their responsibility to direct users to
leave the site and close the facility. This action planning will ensure that the use does not
compromise the safety of people from bushfire, consistent with the outcomes of the code.
Access
The access to the site is via the existing driveway. The existing formation consists of a 3.75m
seal with gravel shoulders. The access is in reasonable condition.
Two passing locations have been identified along the main access driveway. These passing bays
provide sufficient area to cater for the two-way movements of the expected RVs. The northern
end of the driveway (the turn-around area, waste dump point and access to the northern part of
the site) is currently constructed with a loose gravel formation. The submitted plans include
improvements (compacting gravel base, fencing to the edge of the existing culvert, and gate) to
this part of the access driveway.
Stormwater
As there are no buildings proposed and the extent of new access driveway works is minimal, it is
expected there will be no perceivable change to the current stormwater runoff patterns.




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