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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 15 August 2024
10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian
Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Strategy & Environment Lynne Banford
APOLOGIES
Nil.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2.1. ORDINARY MEETING 18 JULY 2024
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 July 2024 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4. PETITIONS
1 PETITION: Oppose Amendment No. 2 to the Noosa Plan 2020 to Protect
Medium Density Residential Zones
Refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the petition with 1018 signatories submitted by Suzie McDonald, requesting
that Council oppose Amendment No. 2 to the Noosa Plan to protect medium density
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residential zones be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to
determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 AUGUST 2024
8.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 AUGUST 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Brian Stockwell
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Acting CEO Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1 51998.2462.07 APPLICATION FOR AN OTHER CHANGE TO A TOWN
PLANNING CONSENT PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE DWELLING (65 UNITS),
CONFERENCE FACILITY AND VEHICLE HIRE PREMISES AT 16 NOOSA
DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
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That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning
& Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 regarding Application
No. 51998.2462.07 for an Other Change to Development Approval for Multiple
Dwelling (65 dwelling units), Conference Facility and Vehicle Hire Premises
situated at Noosa Blue 501 - 503/16 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads and:
A. Approve the Other Change application
B. Amend the approval type as follows:
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for-
Multiple Dwelling (65 Units) as defined by the 1990 Schedule to the
Planning Scheme
Indoor Sport & Recreation (Yoga Studio & Health Spa), Shop, Office and
Food & Drink Outlet as defined by the Noosa Plan 2020
C. Amend conditions 1 and 9 as outlined in Attachment 1.
D. Include additional conditions 54 to 56 as outlined in Attachment 1.
E. Delete conditions 10, 11 and 13 as they are no longer relevant to the proposal.
F. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act
2016.
5.2 UPDATE TO INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES RESOLUTION
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Assessment Coordinator to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 and:
A. Adopt the “Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No.8) 2024” provided
as Attachment 1 to the report, to replace the “Noosa Shire Council Charges
Resolution (No.7) 2022” and take effect on 15 August 2024.
5.3. MCU22/0201 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
CAR WASH AND FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 34 ELM STREET, COOROY
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.3 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
JUNE 2024
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 6 August 2024 regarding
applications that have been decided by delegated authority during the month of
June as per Attachment 1 (excluding item MCU16/0070.01).
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 6
August 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except
where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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8.2. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 AUGUST 2024
8.2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 AUGUST 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Nicola Wilson (Acting Chair)
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Jessica Phillips
NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Amelia Lorentson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Cr Karen Finzel (Chair)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1 CONTRACT NO. T000078 – REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
FOR PROVISION OF FIRETECH SERVICES {REFRESH}
That Council note the report by the Director Digital Hub and Innovation to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 and
A. Approve the award of Contract No. T000078 for the Register of Prequalified
Suppliers for the Provision of Firetech Services {Refresh} for a period of twelve
(12) months effective 1 August 2024 to the following suppliers that will be in
addition to the existing list of suppliers on this ROPS:
Australian Uav Technologies Pty Ltd
Covey Associates Pty Ltd
Cwift Pty Ltd
Fliight Technologies Pty Ltd
Kablamo Pty Ltd
TTF Richlauren Trust t/as Larnach Ventures (Apac Surveillance)
RPS AAP Consulting Pty Ltd
MS&C Group Pty Ltd t/as Watchtowers Networks
B. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to
approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of this term for a further
two (2) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 31 July 2027.
6.1. NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services
and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 providing an update
on operations of the Noosa Holiday Parks Business Activity to 30 June 2024.
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6.2. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2023/24 DELIVERY STATUS
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning Officer to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 providing an update on
the delivery of the 2023/24 Capital Program as at 30 June 2024.
7.1 CONTRACT NO.
CN00644 – CONSTRUCTION OF PATHWAYS - PACKAGE 3 CLOSURE OF
THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
That Council note the report by the Graduate Engineer to the Services and
Organisation Committee dated 6 August 2024 and
A. Award Contract No. CN00644 for Construction of Pathways 2023-24 Package
3 to The Trustee for Integral Concreting Services Family Trust as outlined in the
report; and
B. Authorise the CEO to negotiate and finalise contracts on Council's behalf with
The Trustee for Integral Concreting Services Family Trust.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessic Phillips
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August
2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where
dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
8.3. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 15 JULY 2024
8.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 12 August 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Community Services Kerri Contini (via Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Strategy & Environment Lynne Banford
APOLOGIES
Nil.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. MCU22/0201 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR CAR
WASH AND FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 34 ELM STREET, COOROY
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Nicola
Wilson provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Nicola Wilson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter as my partner, Roy Vanderberg, made a submission to this
application when it was notified for 15 business days in 2023 in accordance with
the Planning Act 2016 and received 520 properly made submissions. Although I
have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because this is one submission of 500 and neither Roy
nor myself have a financial interest in the outcome. Therefore, I will choose to
remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting
on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
That the matter be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15 August 2024 to allow
the applicant's consultant to discuss traffic issues raised with Council's traffic
consultant.
6.1. APPEAL D96 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU24/0003
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428
COOTHARABA ROAD, COOTHARABA
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal D96 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
6.2. APPEAL 1997 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU23/0101
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 561
GYMPIE KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1997 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
6.3. APPEAL 1998 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU22/0094
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR CHILDCARE CENTRE AT 28 EENIE
CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
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6.4. ANNUAL REVIEW - REGISTER OF DELEGATIONS - COUNCIL TO CEO
That Council
A. Note the report by the Governance Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Council's Annual Delegation Review;
and
B. Adopt the Register of Delegations – Council to Chief Executive Officer -
Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, to delegate the
powers of the Local Government outlined in the Register of Delegations
provided in Attachment 1, to the Chief Executive Officer of Council.
6.5. BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 and approve the proposed changes to
the Budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2024/25 financial year as
outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in Attachments 1 -
5 to the report.
6.6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JUL 2024
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 outlining July 2024 year to date
financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
6.7. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT INCLUDING Q4 OPERATIONAL
PLAN 2023-24 PROGRESS REPORT
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General
Committee dated 12 August 2024 regarding the Annual Performance Report and:
A. Note the progress report outlining Council's performance over 2023-24
financial year and detailing the status of initiatives in the 2023-24 Operational
Plan to 30 June 2024 provided as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators as provided as
Attachment 2.
C. Note the development of indicators which support the Corporate Plan
performance measures as provided as Attachment 3.
6.8. EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD - SHARED PATHWAY
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024;
B. Support a shared path and cycleway along the northern side of Emu
Mountain Road described at Option 1b to be funded and constructed by
Sunshine Coast Council including the submission of grant applications by
Sunshine Coast Council;
C. Request Sunshine Coast Council liaise with environmental agencies and
stakeholders to mitigate environmental impact of Option 1b including
revegetation of batters and consideration of offset planting;
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D. Note that Noosa Council will refer any ongoing issues or concerns about
performance of the crossing on David Low Way and / or vehicular congestion
arising from modifications to the David Low Way roundabout to Sunshine Coast
Council and TMR for their attention; and
E. Authorise the CEO to execute an infrastructure agreement with Sunshine
Coast Council for their ongoing maintenance of the proposed shared pathway
including pavements, embankments and boardwalks.
6.9. GO NOOSA TRANSPORT INITIATIVES 2023/24 EVALUATION AND
2024/25 IMPLEMENTATION
Motion
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee meeting dated 12 August regarding the Go Noosa Initiatives;
B. Delegate authority to the CEO to approve the ongoing implementation of
the Go Noosa initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s budget
processes;
C. Note the proposal for Council Officers to undertake a review of the of the
Boreen Point Flexilink and Council Cabs service and report back to Council;
D. Note that, as Council has yet to conduct community engagement
specifically on the future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve during
peak periods as per the Motion of March 16, 2023, approve the use of the
Noosa Head Lions Park for additional overflow parking in the period from
Saturday 14 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025 and Saturday 2
April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club at their
discretion and that Council communicate these intentions with the Queensland
Department of Resources; and
1. Authorise the CEO to negotiate fees.
E. Seek community feedback on the future use of the park;
F. Approve the temporary use of the "Main Beach Local Government
Reserve”, adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club, as a “Main Beach Drop Off
Zone” for the peak Christmas /New Year’s Eve two-week period (with a
preference for the dates to be 23 December 2024 to 5 January 2025) including
drop-off/pick-up, disability permit holders, scooter/motorbike, Council
lifeguards, emergency services vehicles, NYE rapid response area, and
additional facilities such as waste collection, temporary toilet block etc;
G. Note that a Parking Management Plan, including a Local Parking Plan for
Noosa Heads is under preparation and a Movement and Place study is
proposed for the 2025/26FY, that closely considers carparking and circulation
in the Main Beach locality including future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park,
the Noosa Heads Bus Station, the Maze Carpark and the Main Beach Local
Government Reserve which will wholistically consider the uses, design and
circulation within these critical spaces for Noosa Heads and will be subject to
community engagement; and
H. Note that Council’s resolution on 13 September 2021 that allowed the
concept of a one-way "Local Loop" with Bus Priority Lane, from Noosa Drive
to Noosa Parade be referred to a Councillor workshop to encourage bus usage
and frequency.
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Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That item F be amended to read:
F. That Council approves the establishment of a drop-off zone for the peak
Christmas and New Year period either at Main Beach Reserve adjacent to
Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club or to a location behind the carpark such as
the area behind the bus stop on Noosa Drive. Staff will assess the options and
report back to Council with recommendations by the October meetings, or
earlier, to ensure its operational time.
For: Crs Lorentson, Phillips, Finzel
Against: Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener and Wilson
Lost.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee meeting dated 12 August regarding the Go Noosa Initiatives;
B. Delegate authority to the CEO to approve the ongoing implementation of
the Go Noosa initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s budget
processes;
C. Note the proposal for Council Officers to undertake a review of the of the
Boreen Point Flexilink and Council Cabs service and report back to Council;
D. Note that, as Council has yet to conduct community engagement
specifically on the future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve during
peak periods as per the Motion of March 16, 2023, approve the use of the
Noosa Head Lions Park for additional overflow parking in the period from
Saturday 14 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025 and Saturday 2
April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club at their
discretion and that Council communicate these intentions with the Queensland
Department of Resources; and
1. Authorise the CEO to negotiate fees.
E. Seek community feedback on the future use of the park;
F. Approve the temporary use of the "Main Beach Local Government
Reserve”, adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club, as a “Main Beach Drop Off
Zone” for the peak Christmas /New Year’s Eve two-week period (with a
preference for the dates to be 23 December 2024 to 5 January 2025) including
drop-off/pick-up, disability permit holders, scooter/motorbike, Council
lifeguards, emergency services vehicles, NYE rapid response area, and
additional facilities such as waste collection, temporary toilet block etc;
G. Note that a Parking Management Plan, including a Local Parking Plan for
Noosa Heads is under preparation and a Movement and Place study is
proposed for the 2025/26FY, that closely considers carparking and circulation
in the Main Beach locality including future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park,
the Noosa Heads Bus Station, the Maze Carpark and the Main Beach Local
Government Reserve which will wholistically consider the uses, design and
circulation within these critical spaces for Noosa Heads and will be subject to
community engagement; and
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H. Note that Council’s resolution on 13 September 2021 that allowed the
concept of a one-way "Local Loop" with Bus Priority Lane, from Noosa Drive
to Noosa Parade be referred to a Councillor workshop to encourage bus usage
and frequency.
For: Crs Phillips, Wilson, Lorentson, Finzel, Wegener, Wilkie
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 12 August 2024 be
received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with
by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
9.1. MCU22/0201 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR CAR
WASH AND FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 34 ELM STREET, COOROY
(DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 12 AUGUST
2024 ITEM 5.1)
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Stockwell - refer to Attachment 2 to the Minutes
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Nicola
Wilson provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict
of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Nicola Wilson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter as my partner, Roy Vanderberg, made a submission in favour to this
application when it was notified for 15 business days in 2023 in accordance with
the Planning Act 2016 and received 520 properly made submissions. Although I
have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because this is one submission of 500 and neither Roy
nor myself have a financial interest in the outcome. Therefore, I will choose to
remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on
whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilson and determine
that Cr Wilson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that
a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public
interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilson did not vote on the above motion.
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Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Co-ordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 regarding MCU22/0201 for
a development permit for material change of use for a Car wash and Food and
drink outlet at 34 Elm Street, Cooroy, and:
A. Approve the application.
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Development Permit for
material change of use for a Car wash and Food and drink outlet at 34 Elm Street,
Cooroy, and impose reasonable and relevant conditions on the approval.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason
to approve the application:
1. There is a strong level of economic, community and planning need for the
development in this location.
2. There is no car wash currently provided .
3. The proposed development will provide substantial community benefit and
will not cause any adverse impacts on the amenity and character of the area.
4. The proposed development accords with reasonable community
expectations, given the significant number of submissions in support that have
been received.
5. There will be significant environmental benefits for a car wash to be provided
in the location, resulting in improved water quality entering local waterways,
including Lake Macdonald.
6. A car wash is for the commercial washing of vehicles, which is a
complementary use to the existing service stations in this location, which will
result in the sharing of facilities and reduced traffic movements.
7. Conditions can be imposed to address any issues raised by submitters about
the hours of operation of the development.
Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That item 2 read:
2. There is currently no car wash provided within Cooroy and the Noosa
Hinterland.
Carried unanimously.
Amendment No 2.
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Item 3 reads:
3. The proposed development will provide community benefit.
Carried unanimously.
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Amendment No 3.
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Item B be amended to read:
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Development Permit for
material change of use for a Car wash and Food and drink outlet at 34 Elm Street,
Cooroy, and impose reasonable and relevant conditions on the approval, including
conditions which require modification of the east wall to increase its articulation
(e.g. awning over walkway, addition of green wall elements, use of timber
battening etc.)
For: Crs Stockwell, Wilkie, Wegener and Finzel
Against: Crs Wilson, Lorentson and Phillips
Carried.
Amendment No. 4
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That item 6 read:
A car wash is for the commercial washing of vehicles, which is a complementary
use to the existing service stations in this location.
Carried unanimously.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the matter be deferred to a future Council meeting to allow the applicants
consultant to discuss traffic issues raised, with Council's traffic consultant.
For: Crs Wilkie and Wilson
Against: Crs Phillips, Wegener, Lorentson, Stockwell and Finzel
Lost.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Co-ordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 regarding MCU22/0201 for
a development permit for material change of use for a Car wash and Food and
drink outlet at 34 Elm Street, Cooroy, and:
A. Approve the application.
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Development Permit for
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material change of use for a Car wash and Food and drink outlet at 34 Elm Street,
Cooroy, and impose reasonable and relevant conditions on the approval, including
conditions which require modification of the east wall to increase its articulation
(e.g. awning over walkway, addition of green wall elements, use of timber
battening etc.)
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason
to approve the application:
1. There is a strong level of economic, community and planning need for the
development in this location.
2. There is currently no car wash provided within Cooroy and the Noosa
Hinterland.
3. The proposed development will provide community benefit.
4. The proposed development accords with reasonable community
expectations, given the significant number of submissions in support that have
been received.
5. There will be significant environmental benefits for a car wash to be provided
in the location, resulting in improved water quality entering local waterways,
including Lake Macdonald.
6. A car wash is for the commercial washing of vehicles, which is a
complementary use to the existing service stations in this location.
7. Conditions can be imposed to address any issues raised by submitters about
the hours of operation of the development.
For: Crs Wilson, Phillips, Lorentson, Finzel and Wegener
Against: Crs Wilkie and Stockwell
Carried.
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin
on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 10.00am.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 11.45 AM.