2015-05-26 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      26 MAY 2015


The subject site is an odd triangular to U - shaped island lot bounded on 3 sides by road reserve
and a park to the southern boundary. The proposal involves the following setbacks:
    approximately 20m to the northern boundary
    zero to 4.3m to the western side boundary
    3.4m to 4.5m to the eastern boundary.
    zero to the southern boundary (park boundary)
Western and park boundaries
As part of appeal process it was agreed that buildings on the subject lot may have a zero setback
to the western and park boundaries. This was accepted as it was determined at the time these
setbacks would not create any amenity concerns. The zero to 4.3m setback to the western
boundary also allows a sufficient area for landscaping. Furthermore, the 15m wide road verge
provides extensive separation from the old Gateway Drive and the Office Works complex located
opposite the site. A condition is recommended requiring a minimum 4m wide garden bed to
soften the built form. In regard to the southern boundary, the park is well vegetated and south
western verge area also provides good separation from Eumundi Noosa Road.
Eastern boundary
Approximately half the eastern elevation is setback 4.5m with the other half gradually reducing to
3.4m. This elevation extensively uses glass for the waiting and showroom purposes resulting in a
less industrial elevation presenting to the street and the stepped roof form reduces building bulk
within the setback. It is considered that a 3.4m to 4.5m setback is sufficient to provide
landscaping within the site and reduce the prominence of the building.
Land Use & Works Provisions
The following codes which regulate land use and design are most applicable to this application:
    Business Uses Code
    Landscaping Code
    Engineering Works Codes
The application has been assessed against each of the above applicable codes. The pertinent
issues arising out of the assessment against the codes are discussed below:
Car Parking
The following table set out the car parking requirements for the site:

Minimum Car parking required by Planning   Number of spaces       Proposal                  Complies
Scheme                                     required by Planning
                                           Scheme

1 space per 30m² up to 150m² and           13 spaces              14 including 1 disabled   
                                                                  space and 6 in tandem
1 space per 50m² up to 500m² and
                                                                  staff spaces.
1 space per 100m² in excess of 500m²

Site Access & parking
The proposal includes an entry driveway in the eastern (Gateway Drive) frontage and an exit
driveway in the western (Old Gateway Drive) frontage.




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