Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                    15 AUGUST 2024



            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.