Properly made submission (object) Tony Kane MCU13/0171

Subject: vac BCS 1192 Objection to Proposed development application MCU13/0171
From: Tony Kane
Date: 2013-10-14T21:10:51+00:00
To: Internet Mailbox Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Attention:
	Marcus Brennan
	
	The Assessment Manager 
	Sunshine Coast Regional Council
	Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, Qld 4560 

	Re:
	Proposed Development Application 271 Lake MacDonald Drive Qld 4563
	
	Change: Industrial Brickworks 
	
	To: Industrial Business (Type 2) to Establish a Soft Drink Factory within an existing Building 
	
	Application Sought: Development Permit – Material Change of Use
	
	Application Number: MCU13/0171
	

	Dear Marcus 

	I am writing as a concerned resident of Lake Macdonald & object to the Proposed Development Application MCU13/0171

	The Proposed Development Application sought by Wimmers to redevelop the old PGH Brickworks site to a Soft Drink Factory in our opinion will severely impact on a number of positive attributes for the area & is inconsistent with the current Zoning.

	The Proposed Development Application refers consistently to less impact to noise pollution & traffic movements than the previous PGH Brickworks, which has ceased operations for a number of years & hence is not relevant. The impact should be based on the current conditions.
	A significant impact will be the increase of heavy traffic through Cooroy, which added to the recent approval of Application MCU12/0216 will significantly impact traffic congestion & safety on Lake MacDonald Drive.

	Lake MacDonald is known as a natural environment, source of clean water for Noosa Shire & the Botanical Gardens, there are no references to the area being a manufacturing location. 
	There are a number of purpose built taxpayer funded industrial estates within the area specifically designed to suit the exact type of operation proposed by Wimmers. In our opinion keeping industrial businesses within these precincts will preserve the inherent values of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle whilst jointly generating manufacturing & tourism employment.   

	We acknowledge the considerable contribution Wimmers have made to the local community since their inception in 1910 & trust this can continue in a purpose built industrial estate. 
	The company’s proposal only utilises a portion of the site, which could present further Development Application concerns for the local community at a later date. A spokesperson for the company refers in recent media to the current rejection of a proposed Waste Transfer Station plan.

	Key outcomes for the Lake MacDonald community as a result of this Proposed Development Application being granted in our opinion will be, 
	• Increased Heavy Truck movements along Lake MacDonald Drive & through Cooroy to the Bruce Highway, the Proposed Development application allows for 40 truck movements per day. 
	• Safety concerns as a result of higher traffic volumes 
	• Increased noise pollution (The Noise Level Study recommends “no noise control measures for 24 hour operation”)
	• Increased industrial waste production
	• Potential for industrial wastes polluting the Lake MacDonald catchment 
	• Negative impact on lifestyle & Lake MacDonald character given proposed 6 day operation

	In assessing this application we ask you consider the following points;

	*	Approval of this Proposed Development Application, in our opinion will damage the character of the Lake MacDonald area as noted above when there are taxpayer funded purpose built Industrial Estates developed & correctly zoned in the area for the exact purpose proposed.
	*	If approved what protection from further Development Applications can council impose to ensure the site doesn't become an industrial precinct.
	*	Should this application be held over until the formation of the new Noosa Council given the long term nature & impacts of the application.
		


	Regards 

	Antony Kane 
	53 Hoy Road 
	Lake MacDonald, Qld 4563