MCU10/2083 Development Application part 2 - Attachment 1 - Town Planning Report & Code Assessment_FINAL_291010

Specific Outcomes                           Probable solutions                           Proposal
                                            Q100 that may be achieved by means of
                                            mechanical pumping where the
                                            mechanical feature is installed with
                                            adequate holding tanks and an
                                            alternative back up power source.

Sloping sites
O18 Development on sloping sites—           S18.1 Buildings and associated access        Not Applicable
a) is responsive to the natural             ways are not constructed on land with a      The site is not a ‘sloping site’.
topography of the site and minimizes        slope greater than 25% (1 in 4);
cut and fill;                               AND
b) does not visually dominate the hill      S18.2 Buildings are of split level design
slope or interrupt the skyline;             that step down the slope or have
c) is integrated with the natural site      suspended floor construction;
characteristics including vegetation; and   AND
d) for Multiple housing, takes the          S18.3 Cut or fill is less than 2m in
form of small separate buildings;           depth;
                                            AND
                                            S18.4 The distance between the
AND                                         ground and the lowest part of the floor
                                            of the building does not exceed 3m to
                                            avoid large under building areas;
                                            AND
                                            S18.5 Buildings present no more than 3
                                            storeys at any one point.


O19 On sites which are visible from the     S19.1 No solution provided                   Complies
major road network, areas of public                                                      The site currently presents as an
open space, the Noosa River or the                                                       existing commercial use to the road
beaches new buildings and structures                                                     network. The proposed development
including outbuildings, are designed so                                                  has been designed so as to not
as not to dominate or detract from the                                                   dominate or detract from the existing
scenic and environmental qualities of                                                    visual    amenity     and     character
the site and its setting.                                                                surrounding the major road network.

Roof form
O20 Rooflines—                               S20.1 With the exception of buildings       Complies
a) contribute positively to the local        within the Industry Zone, the main rood     The development has a               highly
skyline;                                     of the building has a roof pitch no less    articulated, architecturally designed roof
b) complement the character of the           than 5 degrees and has minimum              form which includes pitches of greater
locality;                                    600mm eaves to at least 75% of the          than 5 degrees. The roof has been
c) are articulated, pitched or skillion;     perimeter of the building;                  designed to create visual interest when
d) avoid low pitched (eg. less than 5        AND                                         viewed from street frontages and the
degrees) or box roof profiles/parapets;                                                  appearance of a single storey structure
and                                                                                      when viewed from the adjoining
e) do not create opportunities for                                                       residences to the rear of the
residents to overlook the private open                                                   development.
space areas of neighbouring properties.     S20.2 Buildings and structures do not        Complies
                                            include roof top terraces.                   No roof top terraces are proposed.

Materials and finishes
O21 Buildings and other structures use       S21.1 With the exception of buildings       Complies
materials and finishes that complement       within the Industry Zone, buildings         The proposed development has been
the Noosaville character and integrate      a) use a mix of lightweight and textured     architecturally designed to integrate
with the surrounding natural and built      external building materials, including       with the surrounding environment which
environment.                                timber finishes; or                          includes a mix of residential and
                                            b) use masonry construction where            commercial uses. A range of materials
                                            variation is provide in texture, detailing   and colour selections which reflect
                                            and the like;                                domestic architecture of the locality will
                                            c) use open or transparent balustrades;      be implemented, including metal roof
                                            and                                          cladding, fc sheeting and infill panels,
                                            d) Incorporate open balconies.               and precast concrete.         Variation in
                                                                                         texture and detailing will be provided.

11.11 Environment, conservation and recreation

Environment and cultural heritage                                                        Complies
values                                      No solution provided.                        No significant adverse effects on
O22 There are no significant adverse                                                     environmental or cultural heritage