Not Properly Made Submission (2 - late, support) - Andrew Mallet - MCU12/0012

                                                  SCRC CORRESPONDENCE




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            27 May 2012                                                   G\.i.ca         <:)bQ    <j      ~~

                          RE.MCUU/OOU HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3




            We have been briefed on the approved Quad Bike Tours to be run through the
            Woondum National Park from Tablelands Road to the rock pool. Charles Marais has
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            presented us with the facts ofthe tours and has requested we confirm the existin
            amenity ofthe area for council to consider his application for a material chan
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            to his property at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.
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            The section of Hill Road from the rock pools ofthe Woondum National P k                               v’
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            Tablelands Road is restricted to four wheel drive vehicles. It is used by fo
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            drive vehicles and trail bikes on a regular basis. The majority of traffic is                   tvil, ~O                  /
            weekends with equal amounts ofuse on both Saturday and Sunday. Most us                     0    ’s    1
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            road respect the surrounding neighbours. The existing noise generated by the r d                                     y
            users is audible from our.residence but it is not at a level to create any concerns.



            We are aware ofthe noise levels that will be generated by 12 quad bikes under
            restricted power and in a controlled tour. This noise will be far less than that
            generated by the existing users ofthe road.   .




            If anything the approved quad bike tour will have more benefits to the amenity ofthe
            area than any negative impact for the following reasons;



                                                                                           benefit from.
            Frequent controlled tours will help in the policing ofthe area for all to
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            The guides ofthe quad bike tours will be wearing helmet cameras which record the
            entire duration ofthe tour. This recording can be used as evidence to prosecute any
            illegal dangerous or unfair use ofthe area

                                                                                             It will stop
            This will deter the unregistered motor bikes and cars from using this area.
                                             vehicles in this          their regi,strations     be easily
            hooning and unsafe driving of                     area, as                      can

                                  to the local authorities for prosecution. It  will teach  and educate
            identified and given
            those that come on the tours to be considerate ofthe area, national parks
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                                                                in the       All of which have
            neighbours. It will deter illegal dumping ofrubbish        area.

             been continuous problems for this area over many years.


             We strongly request council does not delay or impose any restrictions
                                                                                           in aiding this
                                                                        at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.
             tour to take place with the starting point to be granted
             As such we support the application for a material change of use to be granted
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             Charles Marais. Our report ofthe facts above are correct as we are direct neighbours
             to the Woondum National Park.



             Yours sincerely                                         Development CO~.;-i_...
                                                                                -   Z JUL 2012

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