2020-09-14 General Committee Meeting Notes

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


              c.    the proposed works do not represent the high level of design and
                    landscape quality that is sought for the area
              d.    The proposed works contribute additional site cover exceeding the
                    maximum site cover sought for the area and present excessive bulk to main
                    beach
         2.   The proposal is contrary to the Driveways and Car parking Code as sufficient car
              parking has not been provided on site to accommodate the number of vehicles
              likely to be generated by the increase and improvements to the dining areas.
         3.   The proposal is contrary to the Noosa Plan 2020 provisions for setbacks, site
              cover and car parking.
         4.   The proposal is not considered a minor change to the development approval as
              the proposed changes will dramatically change the approved built form in terms
              of scale, bulk and appearance.
    B.   Note that Council relies on the following reasons for varying from the staff
         recommendation:
         1.   The built form is not a minor change to the overall scale and bulk of the existing
              development.
         2.   That the application seeks to sanction unapproved ‘creep’ of commercial uses
              and structures into a location where there is a long standing planning intent to
              maintain private open space.
         3.   Council differs from staff opinion in relation to Specific Outcome 8; and is of the
              view that the proposal detrimentally impacts on the visual and acoustic amenity
              and of beach users and adjoining and nearby premises.
         4.   Council is not prepared to accept a contribution in lieu of the shortfall of car parks
              spaces on site.
    A.   Approve the change.
    B.   Include the additional conditions contained in the Planning & Environment Committee
         Agenda dated 8 September 2020.
    C.   Include the following new Advisory Note:
         Qualified Person
         1.   A Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
              a.    Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture
                    certification, is considered to be a person with a minimum three years
                    current experience in tree protection, hazard identification/mitigation
                    assessment and either:
                    i.    International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                    ii.   A Diploma of Arboriculture.
    D.   Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with the applicant that provides for
         contributions in lieu of one onsite car parking space.
    E.   Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
         the application:


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