Planning Report - Seasons Restaurant - Change Application 28.2.19 · 51997.2302.01

2. CARPARKING INFRASTRUCTURE

The proposed changes to the configuration of the dining area are supported by the existing
carparking infrastructure. It is argued that the reduction in dining area should be applied as a credit
against the ‘technical’ creation of additional GFA through the provision of the shade structure above
the outdoor dining area. Once more it is reiterated that the fitting of the shade structure will not
result in any additional dining area being created, and during periods of good weather the outdoor
dining area is being used to its fullest extent.

The carparking requirements for Season Restaurant's dining area are calculated using the below
ratios of the planning scheme in effect at time of approval (1990).

Carparking requirements as prescribed within Part D, Division 4 of the Noosa Planning Scheme
1990 for a Restaurant use = 1 space per 15m? or part thereof of total use area (excluding
outdoor eating areas).

The calculation of the required carparking infrastructure relating to the outdoor dining component of
this development was calculated at a reduced rate. This is referenced in the Noosa Council Planning
Officer's report (Appendix F), extract below:

The original intent of the area was for it to be for an open outdoor dining area. Carparking
was assessed at a lesser rate on the basis of the previous Scheme definition.

We have been unable to establish the reduced rate which was applied to the outdoor dining area.
As such, the credit that is to be applied as a result of the amended plans reducing the dining area will
be calculated using the variation in the indoor dining area only.

Table 3 below identifies the carparking requirements of the existing approved plan and the

Proposed Amended Plan (Appendix B) as calculated under the Noosa Planning Scheme 1990, being
the carparking rate that was used for the original development approval.

Table 3: Carparking Requirements under Noosa Planning Scheme 1990

 

 

 

 

 

Noosa Planning Scheme 1990 Indoor Dining Area Total Carparking Spaces Required
Existing Approved Plan 85m? 5.6 spaces
Proposed Amended Plan 48m? 3.2 spaces
Variation (37m?) Credit of 2.4 spaces

 

 

 

 

As evidenced by Table 3, a credit of 2.4 car parking spaces can be applied as a result of the
proposed reconfiguration of the indoor dining area.

The required carparking infrastructure relating to the amended indoor dining area has also been
calculated against the requirements of the current planning scheme (2006) and the Draft New Noosa
Plan (2019) within Table 4. The ratio as prescribed within the draft planning scheme is of significance
as it provides insight as to Council's strategic planning intent and to future requirements. It is relevant,
and consideration and weight should be afforded to these proposed provisions, i.e. “Coty Principle”.

These carparking requirements have been calculated using the below ratios: