Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51997.2399.02

Front Setbacks

AO13.1
Except where otherwise specified in a local plan code, buildings and structures meet the following minimum
boundary setbacks:

Properties fronting 185-207 Gympie Terrace, 235-257 Gympie Tce or properties facing Thomas Street
where a mixed use building incorporating a non-residential use:
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(b) 8 metres from the front boundary for the third storey;

PO13
Buildings and other structures are designed and sited to:

a)   provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including provision of
     visual and acoustic privacy;
b)   not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas
     of adjoining premises;
c)   provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
d)   preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
e)   allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at ground
     level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
f)   be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area, maintaining the visual continuity
     and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street; and
g)   protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as the
     beach, Noosa River, national parks and other parklands.

The proposed retractable awning would have a minimum setback of 7m from its outer most projection to
the front boundary with Gympie Terrace once fully extended. Consequently, it does not comply with the
minimum rear setback of 8m pursuant to AO13.1. While not achieving the acceptable outcome, it is
considered that the proposed additions comply with Performance Outcome PO13 of the Tourist
Accommodation Zone Code for the following reasons:
+ the retractable awning would provide a high level of amenity for the users of the subject site in that:
      o the existing dwelling did not provide sufficient weather and sun protection to the balcony. The
           proposed retractable awning would allow the balcony to be provided with a covered area having
           dimensions of 5.4m 2m (10.8m2) which would be of adequate size, shape dimensions to support
           outdoor living opportunities that to meet the needs of the occupants and protect the habitable
           living areas of the dwelling;
      o the deck extension would enhance liveability of the dwelling and promote outdoor living; and
      o it would better respond to Noosa Shire’s subtropical climate and improve its passive design;
+ the proposed awning is a low profile, open and lightweight and retractable structure and would
      maintain visual and acoustic privacy for adjoining residents and not unreasonably obstruct views;
+ the awning will provide an adequate separation from the adjoining land uses, being positioned a
      minimum of 2m from the western side boundary and consistent with the setback of the existing
      balcony;
+ the proposed awning will not impact on landscaping provisions;
+ the proposed setback will be consistent with the awning approved for Unit 4 and the predominant
      character of the area and maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings, in that:
      o the adjoining property to the east comprises a large 3 storey building which provides a minimum
           setback of 5.5m from its outermost projection at the 3rd storey to the front boundary;
      o the adjoining property to the west comprises a large 3 storey building which provides a minimum
           setback of 3m from its outermost projection at the 3rd storey to the front boundary;