Decision Notice plus copy sent to Referral Agencies [As Published] · 132007.2398

                                                                                      2007/2398



      7.6     A description of the design details of waste storage and recycling areas including size,
              location, elevation and floor plan, methods of bin washing and system to prevent storm
              water getting into sewer via the bin wash.
      7.7     A description of types and volume of waste storage containers to be used.
      7.8     The waste and recycling storage area shall include the provision of containers for all
              waste and recycling materials including putresable matter, non-recycling waste, paper/
              cardboard, glass, aluminium/steel cans, waste oil, styro-foam boxes, etc, and bin
              washing facilities connected to sewer.
      7.9     A detailed description of vehicular access to collect waste. Where collection is off
              street, access must allow vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
8.    The food operations at the Aged Care Facility and the Community Centre require:-
      8.1     Plans and application is to be made to Council’s Environmental Health Section for
              approval prior to any building approval, fitting out or use of the premises.
      8.2     A statement indicating the purpose of the food premises, type of food sold, proposed
              menu and maximum number of patrons at any time, is to accompany the application
              for plan approval.
      8.3     Construction and use of the food premises should comply with Council’s Food
              Premises Policy and the Food Safety Standards (both available from Council).
      8.4     Toilets for customers and staff to be provided in accordance with Building Code of
              Australia. Obtain advice from a building certifier on numbers and standards, including
              disable access.
      8.5     Plans and approval is required for any mechanical exhaust ventilation system, which
              should comply with AS1668. A certificate from the installer certifying the system
              complies with the Standard must be obtained and lodged with Council prior to
              commencement of trade.
      8.6     Any Licensable Food Business, as defined in Chapter 3 of the Food Act 2006, must
              obtain a Food Licence from Council, prior to use of those premises.
9.    The development should be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental
      effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise,
      lighting, air-borne hazards, atmospheric pollutants (including dust or odours) nuisance or any
      other emissions in accordance with the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection
      Regulation 1998 or Council’s Local Law No. 12 – Control of Nuisances.
10.   In accordance with the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997, all sand, silt, mud, paint,
      cement, concrete, builder’s waste or rubbish should not be permitted to enter or be placed
      where it could reasonably be expected to move into a roadside gutter, storm water drain or a
      watercourse. On the spot fines apply for such offences.
11.   The plans for the proposed building work have not been assessed for compliance with the
      requirements of the Building Code of Australia as they relate to people with disabilities. Your
      attention is drawn to the matter that either or both the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
      (Commonwealth) and the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland) may impact on the
      proposed building work.
12.   Sunshine Coast Regional Council recommends that the following matters be considered to
      address equitable access and facilities in the building:-
      12.1    The building and environs should be designed to meet the requirements of the Human
              Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission “Advisory Notes on Access to Premises”
              and AS1428.2;
      12.2    Applicants should be aware that a “Disability Standard on Access to Premises is being
              developed and most likely will result in changes to the Building Code of Australia;
      12.3    Any services and facilities in the building complex must allow independent, dignified
              and equitable use of the services and facilities for all people.


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