Development Application part 2 of 3 Report - MCU13/0095

Proposal Report        Proposed Material Change of Use ofPremises for Retail Business   -
                                                                                            T’f 7 Garden & Lifestyle Centre over Land situated at 37 Gibson
                       Road, Noosaville described as Lot I on RPB02 167
Applicant:             Ralph Rogers


7.2.2 Applicable Codes


The proposed use is indicated as being impact assessable and is required to be assessed against the
provisions of the entire Noosa Plan.                   The Codes that are most relevant with                        regard to this proposal
include the:


                  .   Noosaville Locality Code
                  .   Business Uses Code
                  .   Engineering works Codes
                  .
                      Landscaping Code


             7.2.2.1 Noosaville Locality Code


             A review of the proposal against the Overall Outcomes of the Noosaville Locality Code is
             relevant as the proposal is an inconsistent use in the Attached housing zone. In this regard the
             proposal has been reviewed against those Outcomes which are considered relevant to the site.

                  a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to--
                      i. be compatible with other uses and works;
                      ii. maintain the safety of people and works;
                      iii.avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other premises,
                          including acoustic and visual qualities; and
                      iV.avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native habitat removal,
                          fragmentation and attrition;

             The proposal is considered to comply with the above Outcomes as it:


                        .     Is consistent with the existing uses on the site and the accepted character of the site. The
                              new   building merely provides a more weatherproof display area for outdoor furniture.
                        .     Does not impact on safety.
                        .     The new display area is located to the front of the site near Gibson Road which has high
                              numbers of vehicles and away from residential properties to the south. The new display
                              area will be consistent with the            updated design for the centre.
                        .     Does not impact on the natural environment.


                  b) Noosaville retains its role as a focus for visitor accommodation and services in the Shire;

                  h) Significant retail and commercial uses provide residents and visitors with a range of low to high
                  order goods and services;


             The proposal is considered to comply with Outcomes b) and h) above as it will provide services and
             employment opportunities for the locality.

             The Noosaville Locality Code outlines the intent of the Attached Housing zone as:


                  For the Attached Housing Zone-residents and visitors are accommodated in predominantly
                  Multiple housing forms that-
                  i contribute to a high level of residential amenity, design quality and safety;
                  ii respect the scale and character of the streetscape and surrounding development; and
                  iii are located within convenient access of employment centres, goods and services, public
                  transport and community facilities;

             The proposed use of the site for commercial offices whilst not fulfilling the residential role does
             comply with the design intent detailed by the Planning Scheme. In this regard the new building is
             single storied, setback six metres from the Gibson Road boundary, is well articulated and the
             expansive use of glass creates an open structure. The site is also well located to public transport
             with bus services in close proximity as well as pedestrian and cycling paths connecting to
             surrounding areas.




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