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AGENDA
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 4 June 2015
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3 MAYORAL MINUTES 3
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS 3
5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 4
AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 4
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 6
PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 7
GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 12
6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS 19
7 PETITIONS 19
8 CLOSED SESSION 19
9 NEXT MEETING 19
10 MEETING CLOSURE 19
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1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 7 May 2015 be received and confirmed.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
25 MAY 2015 – Cr Playford, Cr Wellington, Scott Williams, Cameron Jaggers
External attendees: Debra Stoltz and Denis Byram (Queensland Audit Office)
Robyn Cooper and Craig Cornish (Crowe Horwath)
1 QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE BRIEFING NOTE
That the Audit Committee note the briefing note and draft Client Strategy provided by the
Queensland Audit Office to the Audit Committee meeting dated 25 May 2015.
2 INTERNAL AUDIT
That the Audit Committee note the report by Council’s Internal Auditors, Crowe Horwath to
the Audit Committee meeting dated 25 May 2015 titled “Internal Audit of Payroll, Overtime
and Time in Lieu”.
3 2014/15 SHELL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Audit
Committee Meeting dated 25 May 2015 and note the format of the draft shell financial
statements as outlined in Attachment 1.
4 REVIEW OF 2015/16 INVESTMENT POLICY
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Audit
Committee Meeting dated 25 May 2015 and note that the issues raised at the Audit
Committee meeting will be considered by staff prior to a report providing the 2015/15
Investment Policy is presented to Council for considerationdraft Investment Policy as outlined
in Attachment 1.
5 RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 25 May 2015 providing an update regarding Council’s Risk Management
Program and note the draft Business Continuity Management Policy as outlined in
Attachment 2.
6 FRAUD AND CORRUPTION PREVENTION
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 25 May 2015 providing an update on Council’s Fraud Risk Management
Framework and note the draft Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy as outlined in
Attachment 1.
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7 INSURANCE RENEWAL PROCESS 2015/16
Cr Playford declared a conflict of interest (as defined in section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) in Item
7, Insurance Renewal Process 2015/16 due to his position as Chair of both Local Government WorkCare (LGW)
and Local Government Mutual Liability (LGM). Cr Playford believed he could consider this item impartially and
in the public interest and therefore remained in the meeting room for the debate and decision on this matter.
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 25 May 2015 providing an update on Council’s insurance renewal process for
2015/16 and agree note that for the 2015/16 insurance period, Council has invited will invite
two three written quotes for the brokerage of insurances., which are not covered under the
Local Government Workcare and Local Government Mutual membership schemes.
8 DELEGATIONS REVIEW
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 25 May 2015 providing an update on Council’s Annual Delegations Review
process.
9 REVIEW OF INTERNAL AUDIT POLICY AND AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
That the Audit Committee note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit Committee
Meeting dated 25 May 2015 requesting that the providing copies of the adopted current
Internal Audit Policy as provided at Attachment 1 and the Audit Committee Charter as
provided at Attachment 2 be reviewed and discussed further at the Committee meeting to
identify any potential improvements and note that amended documents will be referred back
to the next Audit Committee Meeting reflecting the changes suggested at the meeting.
Recommendation
The Audit Committee recommendations dated 25 May 2015 be adopted except where dealt with
or held over by separate resolution.
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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
26 MAY 2015 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
Other Councillors in Attendance: Cr Joe Jurisevic
1 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS MAY 2015
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 providing an update on the status of the
projects being delivered in the 2014/15 Capital Works Program.
2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ORDER REPORT TO 30 APRIL 2015
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management and Public Order Manager to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 providing an update on the
activities of the Disaster Management & Public Order Branch activities for the period ending
30 April 2015.
3 TENDER FOR COOROY COFFEE SERVICE CONTRACT 1415T025
That Council note the report by the Libraries and Galleries Manager to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 and award Contract 1415T025 for the
Cooroy Library Coffee Service to United Synergies for an initial two (2) year period
commencing on 1 July 2015 (or nearest practical date to this) and expiring on 30 June 2017
with options for two extensions of up to one (1) year each.
4 TENDER 1415T003 - SALE OF RECOVERED STEEL AND BATTERIES
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee meeting dated Tuesday 26 May 2015 and award
Contract 1415T003 Sale of Recovered Metals and Batteries to Sims Group Australia
Holdings Ltd in accordance with tendered prices as detailed in the tender submission for an
initial contract period of 2 years and the exclusive right to extend the contract for two one
year extensions.
Recommendation
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 26 May 2015 be adopted except
where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
26 MAY 2015 – Crs. Joe Jurisevic (Chair), Noel Playford, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
Other Councillors in Attendance: Crs. Pardon, Abbot and Bolton
1 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES,
SERVICE STATION, CONVENIENCE SHOP AND FOOD OUTLET (TRADIES CAFE) AT
139 EUMUNDI NOOSA RD & 30 LIONEL DONOVAN DV, NOOSAVILLE - MCU14/0102 &
OPERATIONAL WORKS APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE - OPW15/0051
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR INDUSTRIAL
BUSINESS TYPE 2 PRODUCTION, ALTERATION, REPACKAGING AND REPAIRING
SITUATED AT 178 EUMUNDI NOOSA RD, NOOSAVILLE - MCU14/0083
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0083 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Type 2 Production, alteration, repackaging
and repairing, situated at 178 Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville and approve the application
in accordance with the conditions contained in the Planning & Organisation Committee
Agenda dated 26 May 2015.
3 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS WITHIN 4.5 METRE SETBACK SITUATED AT
14 THE PENINSULA, NOOSAVILLE - PBA15/0003
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 regarding Application No. PBA15/0003 for a
Development Permit for Building Works Assessable against a Planning Scheme situated at
14 The Peninsula, Noosaville and approve the application in accordance with the following
conditions:
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
WD.203 P8 Landscape Plan, prepared by Carole Tretheway Designs 27.04.2015
as annotated by Council
WD.601 P8 Sections, prepared by Carole Tretheway Designs 27.04.2015
WD.601 P8 Sections, prepared by Carole Tretheway Designs 27.04.2015
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Performance Bond
3. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $1,500
must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval,
within 14 days after this Development Approval takes effect. The cash bond or trading
bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval less any
costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit. Council
reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance with
conditions.
Setback to the Canal
4. The land area within 4.5 metres from the centre of the revetment wall must be
maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
a. a minimum of 25% of the area must be planted with shrubs
b. a maximum of 25% of the area must be under hard pavement and the balance
must be turf or ground covers
c. any new trees planted must not have a mature height that exceeds 3 metres
d. all land within 1 metre from centre of the revetment wall must not be planted with
shrubs, and instead must be provided with either turf, ground cover.
e. any side boundary fencing within 4.5 metres of the revetment wall must taper
down to a maximum height of 1.2 metres at the revetment wall, and must have a
height not exceeding 1.5 metres at a distance of 2.25 metres from the revetment
wall.
5. The area between the retaining wall and house must remain as soft landscaping except
for where the main stairs are located.
Advice
6. The maintenance and integrity of the revetment wall is the responsibility of the property
owner.
4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 3 VETERINARY AT 28 EENIE CREEK RD,
NOOSAVILLE MCU15/0017
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0017 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a Commercial Business – Type 3
Veterinary situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
PB2.1 B Construction Plan, prepared by the 15 December 2014
Petalcad Design
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. No external use areas are approved by this development permit.
Amenity
4. The development must not create detrimental impacts on the amenity of the area
due to the creation of excessive noise, odour nuisance or other emissions.
B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The development allows co-location with an existing associated pet supply
showroom and is complementary to that business.
2. The development is generally consistent with the planning scheme intent for the
Noosa Business Centre to be a multi-function employment centre.
3. The development will not unduly impact on the available showroom space
available within the Noosa Business Centre.
5 REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3 - SIGNIFICANT
SCALE (QUAD BIKE TOURS) AT 298 TABLELANDS ROAD, COORAN MCU12/0012.01
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Cr Pardon disagrees with recommendation
6 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR RETAIL BUSINESS TYPE 2 - SHOP
& SALON SITUATED AT 15 NOOSA DR, NOOSA HEADS - MCU14/0053
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Cr Wilkie disagrees with recommendation
7 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR A SELF-CONTAINED RV STOP
SITUATED AT 17 MARY RIVER RD, COOROY - MCU15/0003
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral – Cr Bolton disagrees with recommendation
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8 KOALA HABITAT PROTECTION - NOOSA PLAN AMENDMENTS
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 on proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan relating
to koala habitat protection; and
1. Agree to the proposed amendments to bring the scheme in line with State requirements
for koala habitat protection and koala offsets; and
2. Agree to the inclusion of a new koala habitat area map into The Noosa Plan to identify
koala habitat that needs consideration as part of development applications involving
vegetation clearing.
9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - APRIL 2015
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 providing the April 2015 monthly
financial performance report for the 2014/15 financial year.
10 LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR SUNRISE SHOPS - SHOPS 3, 4, AND 7
That Council note the report by the Property Officer, Property and Facilities to the Planning
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015; and
A. Approve the new lease agreement to Sunrise Beach Hair Artistry for Shop 3, Sunrise
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre for 3 years commencing 9 June 2015 (with a 3 year
option);
B. Approve the new lease agreement to Tom Wilkinson Dental Pty Ltd for Shop 4, Sunrise
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre for 5 years commencing 1 July 2015 (with a 5 year
option);
C. Approve the new lease agreement with Meats at Sunrise Pty Ltd for Shop 7, Sunrise
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre for 5 years commencing 8 June 2015 (with a 5 year
option); and
D. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of these leases under section 236
(1) (c) (iii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the lease renewals are to
existing tenants.
11 LIVING SMART EVALUATION 2015
That Council note the report by the Sustainability Project Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 and agree to discontinue Council’s
involvement in the Living Smart Program, as outlined in Option A in the report.
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12 REPEALING NOOSA COUNCIL LOCAL LAWS
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 and:
A. Make the Proposed Noosa Shire Council Local Law (Repealing) Local Law (No.1) 2015
(as set out in Attachment 1 to the report) to commence operation on 30 June 2015;
B. Authorise the CEO to advertise the new Repealing Local Law in the Government
Gazette Notice currently being prepared for Council’s new suite of Local Laws as
adopted at the Ordinary Meeting held on 7 May 2015, and provide the Minister of
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning with a copy of the Repealing Local Law
within 14 days of it being published in the Gazette;
C. Repeal the current Delegation of Authority by the Council to Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) titled Local Laws on 30 June 2015, and authorise the new Delegation of
Authority titled Local Laws (as set out in Attachment 2 to the report) to commence on
1 July 2015.
13 CONTACT WITH LOBBYISTS POLICY AND GUIDELINE
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 and:
A. Repeal the Contact with Lobbyists CEO Guideline that transferred to the Noosa Council
from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government (De-
amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013 and adopt the Noosa Council Contact
with Lobbyists Policy provided at Attachment 1 (incorporating minor punctuation and
grammatical changes);
B. Note the Contact with Lobbyists Organisational Guideline provided at Attachment 2,
which is to be authorised and amended by the CEO (as required); and
C. Note the Contact with Lobbyists Flowchart provided at Attachment 3.
Recommendation
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 26 May 2015 be adopted except
where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
1 JUNE 2015 - Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Noel Playford and Tony Wellington
1 FURTHER REPORT – MCU APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES, SERVICE
STATION & CONVENIENCE SHOP & FOOD OUTLET (TRADIES CAFÉ) AT 139
EUMUNDI NOOSA RD & 30 LIONEL DONOVAN DV, NOOSAVILLE – MCU14/0102 &
OPERATIONAL WORKS APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE – OPW15/0051
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 1 June 2015 and:
A. Approve the application for a Material Change of Use (MCU14/0102) and Operational
Works (OPW15/0051) for Signage at 139 Eumundi Noosa Rd and 30 Lionel Donovan
Drive, Noosaville, subject to conditions and grounds for approval contained in the
Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda dated 26 May 2015 with amendments
to the Material Change of Use conditions 6, 8, 23, 68, 69, 84 and 91 to read as follows:
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
6. The approved Gross Floor Area of the Entertainment and Dining Business Type
1 – Café – ‘tradies café’ is 90m² 137m² and 43m² 35m² of outdoor dining. In this
regard the plans must be amended to meet this condition.
8. The Entertainment and Dining Business Type 1 – Café may operate 24 hoursis
approved as a ‘tradies café’ and must not operate outside the hours of 5am to
6pm Monday to Sunday.
Car Parking
23. A minimum of 65 67 car parking spaces and 8 motorcycle spaces must be
provided and marked on the site. The works must be undertaken in accordance
with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a. provision of vandal resistant public lighting with intensities to satisfy the
requirements of Australian Standard AS1158: Public Lighting Code
b. a minimum of 3 disabled parking spaces within the total.
Operational
68. A Safety Management Plan must be developed and implemented for the
operation and maintenance of the UPSS that includes both tanks and piping. The
plan must include systems and procedures for preventing and monitoring for
spills and leaks, and the appropriate response plan to these events. The
management system must incorporate the following components:
a. objectives and targets to comply with all relevant legislation
b. hazard identification and risk assessment
c. details of the UPSS design and installation details (tank sizes, contents,
location of all relevant infrastructure)
d. list of industry standards complied with for the design, installation and
operation of the system
e. plans of the system and site
f. leak prevention measures
g. loss monitoring procedures
h. system maintenance procedures
i. emergency spillage response plan
j. loss investigation and notification procedures
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k. record keeping
l. training requirements and records
m. information on ownership and occupation of both the site and the UPSS,
including specific contractual/franchise arrangements, defined
responsibilities and relevant contact details
n. procedures for the immediate rectification and remediation of any detected
contamination
The safety management plan must be fully documented and made
available onsite at the service station. The plan must be submitted to
council prior to use of the service station. All testing and monitoring results
must be documented accordingly and provided to Council upon request.
69. An Emergency Spillage Response Plan for spilt fuels and other hazardous
materials must be developed as part of the Safety Management Plan and
implemented at the service station. The plan will establish procedures to respond
to identified hazards and to contain and dispose of spilt chemicals. All spilt
materials must be contained to prevent the spread of the material, the affected
area cleaned, and the material recycled, reused or disposed of in a manner that
prevents contamination or further contamination of the ground surface, ground
waters or soil. The plan must include but not be limited to the following matters:
a. all actions to be taken by staff upon discovery of an incident
b. activation of emergency shut-off systems
c. use of spill clean-up kits
d. covering of drain entrances and bunding of impacted waterways
e. notification of emergency services where necessary
f. an accurate set of drainage plans which identify all containment and
treatment systems and all potential points of access to Council stormwater
infrastructure. Drainage plans must clearly trace the flow of any potential
spillage and shall identify the location of the outlet point (e.g. creek, river,
etc). A copy of the drainage plan must be placed in the two (2) HAZMAT
boxes for the use of emergency responders
g. a flow chart providing an overview of actions to be taken in the event of a
spill must be prepared and posted in a clearly visible location. It must
include a list of emergency telephone numbers
h. notification of Council as soon as practicable where a spill presents actual
or potential environmental harm (e.g. a spill that leaves the property and
enters stormwater or natural drainage systems). In this regard notification
must also include but not be limited to the following:
i. the time the registered operator of the activity became aware of the
release;
ii. the suspected cause of the release;
iii. the potential environmental harm and or environmental nuisance
caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the release; and
iv. actions taken to prevent any further release and to mitigate any
environmental harm and or environmental nuisance caused by the
release.
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Leak detection for fuel tanks
84. All reasonable and practicable measures must be taken to prevent loss of
containment from the UPSS. An approved leak detection system must be
installed and operated at sufficient frequency, sensitivity and reliability to provide
a high level of confidence that a release of a petroleum product will be detected
in sufficient time for a response to be implemented before an unacceptable risk
is posed to human health, property or the environment. As a minimum standard,
all UPSSs are required to be monitored using a system that:
a. can detect a leak from any portion of the UPSS
b. uses equipment that has been installed, calibrated and commissioned in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
c. is capable of detecting a leak at a rate of 0.76 litres per hour or more, with
at least 95% accuracy and a probability of false detection of 0.05 or less
(USEPA)
d. has been certified by an independent third party consistent with the current
USEPA protocols and system of verification
e. reports with a frequency of not less than monthly and provided to Council
upon request
f. is operated by a suitably trained person.
91. The ground water in the monitoring wells must be tested for petroleum
contamination immediately after either:
a. the discovery whether by routine test or otherwise that ground water may
be contaminated by petroleum originating from the property
b. the discovery whether pursuant to the loss monitoring procedure for the
system or otherwise that the system has a leak.
B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The convenience shop will fulfil a demonstrated need for convenience shopping
within the area.
2. The convenience shop is well located on Noosa’s major road network to capture
some escape expenditure by servicing the convenience needs of the travelling
public.
3. The café is suitably located to meet the convenience needs of the workers of the
industrial estate and the travelling public, and provide an all hours food venue for
the Noosa area.
2 REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3 – SIGNIFICANT
SCALE (QUAD BIKE TOURS) AT 298 TABLELANDS ROAD, COORAN MCU12/0012.01
Cr Wellington declared a conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 173 of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to him being a submitter against the original application. Cr Wellington
left the meeting room for the debate and decision on the matter.
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 regarding Application No. MCU12/0012.01 for a
request to change a condition of an existing Development Permit for a Material Change of
Use – Home based business Type 3 – Significant Scale (Quad Bike Tours) situated at 298
Tablelands Rd Cooran and: agree to delete Condition 16.
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A. Refuse to delete Condition 16.
B. Amend Condition 16 to align with the lapsing date of the Department of Environment &
Heritage Protection permit for a Commercial Activity within Woondum National Park to
read as follows:
16. This development approval lapses on 31 March 2018, unless application is made
and approved by Council for extension.
Cr Wellington re-joined the meeting.
3 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR RETAIL BUSINESS TYPE 2 – SHOP
& SALON SITUATED AT 15 NOOSA DR, NOOSA HEADS – MCU14/0053
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 and defer consideration for of Application No.
MCU14/0053 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Retail Business
Type 2 – Shop & Salon, situated at 15 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads in accordance with the
applicant’s request to further discuss the proposed removal of certain structures to reduce
site cover and car parking requirements with Council and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
The proposed development does not meet the Overall and Specific Outcomes of the
Driveways and Car Parking code as sufficient car parking is not provided on site to
accommodate the number of vehicles likely to be generated by the development.
The proposed development does not meet the Overall and Specific Outcomes of the
Noosa Heads Locality Code as the proposals exceeds the 45% site cover requirement
for Visitor Mixed Use Zone, having a 65% site cover.
B. Give notice to the property owner that the unapproved building works on site must be
demolished within 6 months of Council’s decision.
4 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR A SELF-CONTAINED RV STOP
SITUATED AT 17 MARY RIVER RD, COOROY – MCU15/0003
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 26 May 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0003 for a
Development Permit for a Self-Contained RV Stop & Waste Dump Point situated at 17 Mary
River Road, Cooroy and:
A. Approve the application subject to the conditions and grounds for approval contained
in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda dated 26 May 2015 with the deletion
of condition 11 and amendments to conditions 13 and 16 to read as follows:
13. To ensure the safety of visitors, the site must be managed by an on-site a
caretaker.
16. The vehicle access road, passing bays, access driveways and waste dump point
must be constructed generally in accordance with the approved plans. These
works must be completed prior to the commencement of the use.
B. Reaffirm Council’s position that the Combined Coastal Car Club and Cooroy Horse &
Pony Club’s needs for use of the site will be given priority, with the area in front of club
house and the first access driveway only used on an as needs basis after consultation
with the Combined Coastal Car Club.
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5 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A
LIFEGUARD STORAGE SHED AT NOOSA SPIT RECREATION RESERVE, CLAUDE
BATTON DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS – MCU15/0036
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting
dated 1 June 2015 regarding Application No. MCU15/0036 for a Development Permit for a
Material Change of Use for an Emergency Service – Type 2 “Shed” (Lifeguard Storage)
situated at Noosa Spit Recreational Reserve, Claude Batton Drive, Noosa Heads and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
14712-S1 A General Notes and Drawing Index by TOD DEC
Sheet 1 of 6 Consulting Engineers
14712-S2 A General Notes by TOD Consulting Engineers DEC
Sheet 2 of 6
14712-S3 A Footing Plan by TOD Consulting Engineers DEC
Sheet 3 of 6
14712-S4 A Floor Plan by TOD Consulting Engineers DEC
Sheet 4 of 6
14712-S5 A Roof Plan by TOD Consulting Engineers DEC
Sheet 5 of 6
14712-S6 A Elevations by TOD Consulting Engineers DEC
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Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. The approved use is for a storage facility and associated washdown area only.
The shed is not to be manned or otherwise used for other purposes.
4. The existing storage facility on neighbouring land (Lot 114 MCH839107) must be
removed and the area made good to return it to public open space within 12
months of the commencement of the use.
Amenity
5. The shed shall be finished in natural colours that blend with the vegetated setting
and minimise its visibility.
6. Advertising signage must not be placed on the shed.
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Landscaping
7. A minimum of 20 x tubestock native dunal species must be planted and
established in the area adjacent the shed on completion of construction.
Recommended species are:
Tree/Shrubs
Casuarina glauca
Casuarina equisetifolia
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Alectryon coriaceus
Banksia integrifolia
Banksia aemula
Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Ground covers
Austromyrtus dulcis
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Hibbertia scandens
B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The lifeguard storage shed is appropriately sited beside existing foreshore
infrastructure to provide critical support to the community use of the area’s beach
and marine environment.
2. The use strongly aligns with the planning scheme intent for active recreation
within the Open Space Recreation zone.
3. The use replaces an existing facility on adjacent land, which is to be demolished
and returned to community open space.
6 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND ROUND 2 GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS –
2014/2015
Cr Jurisevic declared a conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 173 of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his potential participation in one of the projects being considered for
RADF funding. Cr Jurisevic left the meeting room for the debate and decision on the matter.
Cr Wilkie declared a conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 173 of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his membership on the Noosa Arts Theatre Management Committee.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting room for the debate and decision on the matter.
Cr Wellington chaired the meeting for this item in the absence of Cr Wilkie.
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 1 June 2015 and approve the Regional Arts Development Fund
recommendations for Round 2 2014-15, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.
Cr Wilkie and Cr Jurisevic re-joined the meeting. Cr Wilkie resumed the role of Chair.
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7 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE BOARDWALK CAFÉ CONTRACT 1415T035
That Council note the report by the Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 1 June 2015 and award Contract 1415T035 to Smiths of Doonan
Family Trust for the lease of the Noosa Aquatic Centre Boardwalk Café for an initial two (2)
year period commencing on 1 July 2015 and expiring on 30 June 2017 with a further one (1)
year option for the annual sum of $60,000 (excluding GST) subject to annual CPI All Groups
Brisbane adjustments.
8 TENDER FOR REFURBISHMENT OF NOOSA COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY
That Council note the report by the Noosa Community Care Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 1 June 2015 and award contract no 1415T019 to Midson
Construction for the amount of $204,307.11 excluding GST for the delivery of construction
works related to the Noosa Community Care refurbishment program.
9 QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION (QTC) FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
REVIEW
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 1 June 2015 detailing the outcomes of the Queensland Treasury Corporation
(QTC) financial sustainability review of Council’s long term financial plan and request the
CEO to make a copy of the QTC report available on Council’s website.
10 NOOSA NORTH SHORE BEACH CAMPGROUND – PROPOSED OPTION
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 1 June 2015 and authorise the exercise of the option to extend
the current management agreement for the Noosa North Shore Beach Campground for a
further one (1) year period commencing 1 August 2015.
11 NOOSA RIVER HOLIDAY PARK – PROPOSED INTERIM AGREEMENT
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 1 June 2015 and authorise the CEO to enter into an interim
management agreement for the Noosa River Holiday Park with Anvera Pty Ltd trading as
Dineen Tourism Management Park Pty Ltd for 6 months commencing on 1 September 2015.
Recommendation
The General Committee recommendations dated 1 June 2015 be adopted except where dealt with
or held over by separate resolution.
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6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
7 PETITIONS
8 CLOSED SESSION
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 2 July 2015 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
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