2015-04-28 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         28 APRIL 2015


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The proposal generally complies with all other aspects of The Noosa Plan, with conditions
recommended for the screening of mechanical equipment, fencing, lighting, bicycle parking,
waste storage and a 20% limit on the retail sales area associated with the industrial
tenancies.
3.    CONSULTATION
3.1. IDAS Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following IDAS Referral Agencies:
Concurrence
Department of Transport & Main Roads
The Department is a concurrence agency for development adjoining a State controlled road.
The agency responded on the 11 February 2015 requiring the following conditions be
attached to the development permit:
    Entry access to the site is restricted to the Factory Street driveway only;
    Road access signage and line marking; and
    Road works comprising new footpath, verge, and curb and channelling along the entire
      frontage of the site connecting in to the adjoining footpaths.
3.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal specialists, with their comments
forming part of the report:
    Coordinator Engineering Assessment,
    Building Certifier; and
    Environmental Health Officer.
3.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009. Four (4) properly made submissions and one (1) not
properly made submission were received. Two (2) of the submissions raised objections to
the development, on the grounds of its close proximity to the Majestic Theatre. The other
three (3) submitters generally support the development; but have some concerns with the
design and potential impacts. The following table provides a summary and assessment of
the issues raised by submitters.

 Issues                                            Comments
 Design
 Lack of information about the building            The site is located at a prominent entry to Pomona
 elevations, colours, treatments and signage.      and adjacent to the Majestic Theatre. It is agreed
                                                   that more detailed plans should be provided of the
                                                   proposed building. A condition is recommended
                                                   for further elevation/streetscape plans to be
                                                   provided and approved by Council prior to the
                                                   issue of any operational works permits.
 Provide general support for the development,      The proposed use is consistent with the zoning
 with the proposal being consistent with the       intent for the site.
 zoning and is a logical and orderly approach to
 the reuse of the site.




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