2020-09-14 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                         14 SEPTEMBER 2020


          4.     It is unlikely the proposed development can proceed as approved as it makes no
                 allowance for equitable access to level 1 and the roof terrace contrary to the
                 Building Code of Australia and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
    B.    Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
                                                                                 Carried unanimously.



3   51988.2849.03 - MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR A MULTIPLE
    DWELLING OF 20 UNITS, 8 SHOPS AND 2 RESTAURANTS - 49 HASTINGS STREET,
    NOOSA HEADS
    Cr Lorentson declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) as during the 2020 election campaign, Cr Lorentson’s election material
    was displayed at this property. Cr Lorentson advised that she does not have a personal relationship
    with the applicant however her brother has had a prior business relationship with the applicant that
    ended 3 years ago. Cr Lorentson also advised that her husband has undertaken work at the business
    as an employee of Page Furnishers. Cr Lorentson believed that she could consider this item impartially
    and in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and
    vote on this matter.
    Pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, the remaining Councillors gave
    consideration to whether the conflict was a real conflict or perceived conflict and whether Cr Lorentson
    may participate in the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter or whether she must leave the
    meeting for the debate and vote on this matter.
    Committee Resolution
    Moved:             Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:          Cr Stewart
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Lorentson and resolve that
    this represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Lorentson may remain in the
    meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                   Carried unanimously.
    Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.

    Motion
    Moved:             Cr Wegener
    Seconded:          Cr Wilkie
    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2020 regarding Application No. 51988.2849.03 to
    make a minor change to an existing approval for Multiple Dwelling of 20 units, 8 Shops and
    2 Restaurants situated at Noosa On The Beach, 49 Hastings Street Noosa Heads and:
    A.    Refuse the application for the following reasons:
          1.     The proposal is not consistent with the overall and specific outcomes of the
                 Noosa Heads Locality Code under the Noosa Plan 2006 as:
                 a.    the proposed works will adversely impact on main beach being a key
                       recreation focal point for residents and visitors
                 b.    an inadequate building setback to the beach is proposed and the proposal
                       reduces the soft landscaping on site

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