2022-11-08 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  8 NOVEMBER 2022


(ii)    The installation of new pontoons on the left side of the structure will also keep a low profile
        to the River and be largely hidden by the toilet blocks, boat hire building and tennis court
        features and other land infrastructure.
(iii)   On the left hand side of the structure there is a net change of four piles each with a diameter
        of 400mm. One existing timber pile will also be removed.
(iv)    The jetty head and its existing pontoon along with the existing pontoon on the left hand side
        of the structure are dilapidated, unsightly and out of alignment. The removal of the left side
        of the jetty head and replacing it with a pontoon with a low, sleek profile will ensure that
        amenity is improved in this regard. The addition of straight, new and low profile pontoons
        to the left will improve the amenity simply by being new structures.
(v)     The proposed works will allow the organised placement and storage of the existing vessels.
        Currently the vessels are randomly tied to any section of the structure that can be used. It
        is obvious from looking at overhead imagery that in some instances that the vessels are
        not fully contained within the boundaries of the lease and the owner is wishing to rectify
        this. This will also noticeably improve how the foreshore in this area looks when passers-
        by wander across the concrete path at the River’s edge.
The proposed infrastructure is what you would typically expect on the river and where reasonable
and relevant conditions are included, it is considered the proposal complies with the Noosaville
Local Plan Code.
Waterways Works Code
Role and function PO1 - A landing (no acceptable outcome):
(a) provides a high level of amenity with no adverse effects on the surrounding area including
changes to light, views, air quality and noise;
(b) is compatible with the scenic values of the waterway; and
(c) does not adversely affect the natural landscape character and vegetation along the foreshore.
Assessment: The level of amenity and scenic values remain unchanged with this proposal as the
proposal is for marine infrastructure associated with a marine facility that is expected to be found
on Noosa River.
Performance outcome PO2 - Landings in conjunction with a commercial use (no acceptable
outcome):
(a) does not detract from the function and viability of centres or nearby businesses;
(b) does not increase the overall scale and intensity of any commercial operation;
(c) does not provide additional commercial leases on the Noosa River;
(d) ensures no net increase in site cover or gross floor area of buildings or structures;
(e) uses materials, natural finishes and colours that blend with the surrounding natural landscape;
   and
(f) reflects the character and setting of the locality (such as timber and tin construction with a
    traditional pitched roof design).
Assessment:
With regard to the overall scale and intensity of the commercial operation, it is recommended to
condition a maximum of 31 vessels and that all vessels are to be located wholly within the lease
area.
There is no increase of gross floor area of buildings and structures. However, in accordance with
the site cover definition in Noosa Plan, the additional area covered by pontoons can be regarded
as an increase of site cover and therefore contrary to PO2 d) of the code.
Therefore, as assessment against the Purpose and overall outcomes against the Code is relevant.
These are:

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