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          Noosa Springs – Precinct J

Development Proposal Report
                      November 2007


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STARCO

 

Noosa Springs - Precinct J

Development Proposal Report

November 2007

 

STARCO DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD Asn 59010 290 605 CL]
Resort Drive, PO Box 1184, Noosa Heads, Queensland 4567 (07) 5440 3333 (07) 5440 3399 ff [email protected]
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Executive Summary

The applicant is seeking development approval for an area of partly vacant and partly golf
course land surrounded by the Noosa Springs golf course. The development proposal is to
create 27 residential lots and to do so will require approvals including a Material Change of
Use and a staged Lot Reconfiguration.

As Noosa Springs has been master planned and developed over a number of years in
accordance with a plan of development, the development application for this stage has been
made under the superseded planning scheme. The proposed development is consistent with
the superseded planning scheme and, to the extent it is not, there are sufficient planning
grounds to approve the application.

The development proposal suits the location and context within Noosa Springs and the
broader region. The large residential lots will provide another dimension to the mix of
residential uses within the project. The high quality design elements and the development
controls proposed will continue the award winning settlement pattern established at Noosa
Springs.




1. Background

     1.1. StarCo Developments Pty Ltd (‘StarCo’) is the developer of Noosa Springs and the
          applicant in respect of this development application. StarCo Holdings Pty Ltd is the
          registered proprietor of the subject land.

     1.2. Noosa Springs is a staged, master planned development whose overall development
          outcomes were incorporated in an approved Plan of Development. The development
          has proceeded generally in accordance with that plan.

     1.3. The StarCo group of companies own and operate the recreational facilities of Noosa
          Springs, including its 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, function
          rooms, restaurant, bars, golf shop, spa and fitness centre. It also provides letting
          services and property caretaking services, including the maintenance of landscaped
          areas of the bodies corporate common property areas.

     1.4. Approximately 115 staff are employed directly within the Noosa Springs operations
          and it supports many more regional jobs due to the economic multiplier effect. It is



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            expected that staff numbers will increase substantially as further development is
            completed and merged into the existing operations.

     1.5. Noosa Springs is widely acclaimed as a market leader and it has received many
          awards for excellence over recent years including:

           ƒ     Best Residential Estate
           ƒ     Best House and Land Package
           ƒ     Medium Density Project of the Year
           ƒ     Environmental Excellence Award
           ƒ     National UDIA ‘Presidents Award’ (i.e. regarded as the best urban development
                 in Australia); and
           ƒ     Landscape Maintenance Award

     1.6. The development of Noosa Springs has proceeded generally in accordance with the
          Plan of Development and features a high level of control over building design and
          landscape excellence. Judge Quirk observed in the unreported decision of the
          Planning and Environment Court (4401 of 2002) that Noosa Springs “…development
          has proceeded in accordance with the Plan of Development which was considered
          by this court in Appeal No 3607 of 1997 (judgment 19 November 1997;1998
          QPELR 265). It is gratifying to note that the high level of ‘quality control’ promised on
          that occasion has been attained. The level of excellence of the design and
          landscaping which has been achieved is a credit to the developer’s principal, Mr
          Starkey and has been recognised by acclaim from the highest levels.”

     1.7. This report supports a Development Application in respect of partly vacant and partly
          golf course land situated at Noosa Springs (referred to in this report and consultant
          reports as ‘Precinct J’). It includes the realignment of the first part of the 18th golf
          hole.

     1.8. This report is to be read in conjunction with the drawings and reports listed in
          Appendix A. The reports listed in Appendix B have been approved by Council, and
          other relevant authorities, in respect of the Noosa Springs project and may partially
          relate to this development proposal.

     1.9. The illustrations and photographs forming part of the reports and drawings are
          examples to convey design concepts only and should not be regarded as literal.
          Minor changes to the proposed concepts may occur as design development occurs
          eventually.




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2. The Site

     2.1. Location

            This development proposal relates to part of the Noosa Springs project:

            (a) Noosa Springs is located at Noosa Heads and comprises 103 hectares of land. It
                is approximately 3 kilometres from Hastings Street. The Eenie Creek Arterial road
                is located to the north. The Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba are situated to
                the south. The Elysium residential estate lies to the west and land owned by
                Noosa Council is to the east.

              (b) Precinct J is located centrally within Noosa Springs and is surrounded by the
                completed golf course (holes 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18). Part of the site is located
                where the 18th tee and first part of that golf hole is currently situated. It is
                relatively close to the Noosa Springs clubhouse and its sporting/recreation
                facilities.

     2.2. Site Description

            The site comprises Lot 3 on SP178323 County of March, Parish of Weyba. The
            proposed Precinct J site, including the access strip connecting it to the public road,
            has an area of approximately 3.06 hectares within Lot 3 above.

     2.3. Previous Use

            The area of the development proposal has been used for many years to grow plants
            for relocation within the project and several hundred palm trees are currently
            growing on a major portion of the site. It has also been used to store building
            materials over recent years. Part of the development site is currently the 18th hole
            tees and the first part of that golf hole.

     2.4. Topography

            The area of the proposed development is located towards the eastern side of Noosa
            Springs. The land is gently sloping with falls of approximately 1:18 from east to west
            (RL 9 to RL 3.5). There is a depression in the southwest corner that drops to RL 1.5.
            The site is wholly above the Q100 flood level.



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     2.5. Vegetation

            The land proposed for Precinct J is mainly clear with some isolated trees and small
            clusters of trees/vegetation. The vegetation is generally fragmented. Part of the area
            that is proposed for the relocated 18th tees and fairway of that hole is an area of
            degraded vegetation.

            The vegetation has not been mapped by the State (DNRM&E) as remnant. The
            vegetation is not mapped as having environmental or riparian buffer significance on
            the Biodiversity Overlay of the Noosa Plan.

            A flora assessment has been undertaken by consultants (Appendix No. 7 comprises
            a Flora Assessment of the areas subject to the development proposal) and no
            endangered, vulnerable or rare (EVR) flora species listed under the NCA, EPBC or
            local government legislation were recorded during the assessment.

     2.6. Views to and from the site

            The site is not visible from locations external to Noosa Springs. Judge Quirk
            observed in the unreported decision of the Planning and Environment Court (4401 of
            2002) that Noosa Springs itself “…is a discreet development in the sense that its
            design has set it apart from the developed urban area of Noosa. It is oriented
            towards Weyba Creek to the west and Lake Weyba to the south. There is no visual
            link between Noosa Springs and the wider Noosa community. The important result
            of this is that whatever amenity impacts might result from development on the site
            will be felt only within the estate itself or in the surrounding land which is in its
            natural state.”

            The views from the site are generally over areas of the Noosa Springs golf course.

     2.7. Access and connection points

            The site is surrounded by golf course and is currently connected to a roundabout on
            Links Drive by an unsealed access driveway. A pathway linking the 10th green and
            11th tee of the golf course crosses the access driveway.

     2.8. Drainage

            The site has good sandy soils and is well drained. The site drains into the internal
            freshwater lakes of Noosa Springs.



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     2.9. Utilities and Services

            All underground services are available in the vicinity of the site including water
            supply, sewerage, electricity, LP gas and telecommunication lines.

     2.10. Existing soils

            Geotechnical and acid sulphate soils investigation have been undertaken by
            consultants. Appendix No. 5 contains the Geotechnical Engineering Report. Based
            upon preliminary observations the geotechnical consultants opinion is that the area
            proposed of Precinct J is suitable for conventional residential development.

            Acid sulphate soils may be present in certain areas of the proposed development.

     2.11. Environmental, cultural or heritage significance

            There are no features of environmental, cultural or heritage significance on the
            proposed site.

     2.12. Surrounding Uses

            The proposed development site is surrounded by recreation use, being the golf
            course.




3. Project History and Planning

     3.1. General

            The planning history of Noosa Springs extends back to 1990. The StarCo group
            acquired the site in 1992 and since that time many approvals have been granted by
            Noosa Council and other authorities to permit development of the project.

     3.2. Plan of Development

            The Noosa Springs project was zoned Special Facilities (Tourist Resort Complex as
            shown on the Plan of Development 390-PD3) Zone. The Noosa Springs site was
            divided into several precincts in the Plan of Development and it contained desired
            development outcomes for the project. Development has proceeded generally in



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            accordance with that plan of development. The table below compares the dwelling
            numbers and the gross floor area allowed under the Plan of Development with what
            has actually been built and approved.


              Precinct              Dwellings                Gross Floor Area (m2)     Comment
                               Plan of       Actual /         Plan of       Actual /
                             Development    Approved       Development     Approved
                  A              59            59            10,000         10,000     The Cascades

              B1 + B2               92                85                   17,125      The Point and The Woods

              C1 + C2              193                61                   21,000*     The Ridge – vacant residential
                                                                                       land lots where individual
                                                             90,000                    owners build homes

              D1 + D2              164                67                   23,000*     The Ridge – vacant residential
                                                                                       land lots where individual
                                                                                       owners build homes

              E1 + E2               36                73      5,000         7,850      The Fairways (completed
                                                                                       apartments) and The Palms
                                                                                       (approved but yet to be
                                                                                       completed)

                  F                200               155     20,500        21,950      Development permit granted
                                                                                       recently for dwelling units and
                                                                                       associated facilities.

                  H                  -                 -         -             -       The proposed development
                                                                                       (referred to as Precinct J) is
                                                                                       located within Precinct H shown
                                                                                       on the Plan of Development.

                Total              744               500     125,500       100,925     Completed or approved
                                                                                       development yield is less than
                                                                                       contained in Plan of
                                                                                       Development as follows:

                                                                                       ƒ Dwellings: 244 (744 - 500)
                                                                                       ƒ GFA: 24,575 m2 (125,500
                                                                                           m2 – 100,925 m2)



                        * estimated gross floor area




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           Having regard to the expected development outcomes contained in the Plan of
           Development, there is additional development yield capacity in terms of both dwelling
           numbers and permitted gross floor area.

            Upon completion of the proposed development, the dwelling unit yield for Noosa
            Springs will be well within the maximum number permitted by the Plan of
            Development. If the proposed development of Precinct J is approved, the total
            number of dwellings for Noosa Springs will be 527, compared to 744 permitted by
            the Plan of Development. The gross floor area of Noosa Springs will remain well
            within that permitted under the Plan of Development. If each home built within the
            proposed Precinct J stage averages 300 m2, then this would result in 8,100 m2. The
            total GFA of Noosa Springs (actual and approved) would then equal 109,025 m2,
            which is well below the total of 125,500 m2.

     3.3. Visual amenity

            There will be no detrimental visual impacts from the proposed development. It is
            proposed that the residential dwellings will have a maximum of 2 storey’s and 8
            metres above the finished ground level. The development is located in an isolated
            part of Noosa surrounded by a ridge, bushland, National Park and Lake Weyba and
            is generally not visible from external vantage points.

           Judge Quirk stated in the unreported decision of the Planning and Environment Court
           (4401 of 2002) that Noosa Springs “…is a discreet development in the sense that its
           design has set it apart from the developed urban area of Noosa. It is oriented
           towards Weyba Creek to the west and Lake Weyba to the south. There is no visual
           link between Noosa Springs and the wider Noosa community. The important result of
           this is that whatever amenity impacts might result from development on the site will
           be felt only within the estate itself or in the surrounding land which is in its natural
           state.”

     3.4. Proximity to Noosa Waste Water Treatment Plant (‘WWTP’)

            The proposed development is within a 600 metre buffer zone that was established
            by Council prior to the major upgrade of the WWTP. Consultants have undertaken
            detailed analysis of the sources and intensity of the odour produced by the WWTP
            and applied sophisticated computer modelling to determine the pattern and intensity
            of the odour dispersal. Appendix No. 6 contains the Odour Buffer Assessment. In
            summary, the proposed development will not be affected by odour nuisance from
            the WWTP and the modelling predicts that odour is below the levels contained in the
            relevant guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency.



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            It is also noted that the Environmental Protection Agency conditions of approval for
            the WWTP require that adverse affects of odour are to be contained within the
            boundaries of the Noosa Council land.

     3.5. Open space network

            Noosa Springs has a network of open space areas, including the championship
            standard golf course, which preserve and enhance natural features of the site. The
            proposed development will front some of these open space areas.

     3.6. Noosa Plan

            Noosa Springs, including the proposed development site, is within the Noosa Heads
            Locality of the Noosa Plan that commenced on 3 February 2006. The proposed
            development site is mapped as Open Space Recreation Zone, which applies to the
            surrounding golf course and recreation areas. The Integrated Planning Act 1997
            (“IPA”) provides that an applicant may elect to lodge an application under a
            superseded planning scheme in accordance with the definition of development
            application (superseded planning scheme) in Schedule 10 of IPA.

     3.7. South East Queensland Regional Plan

            The whole of the proposed development site is designated ‘Urban Footprint’ in the
            South East Queensland Regional Plan. Furthermore, the proposed development is
            consistent with the objectives of this planning document.




4. Proposed Development

     4.1. Residential Lots

            It is proposed to develop a land subdivision of 27 residential lots (described as
            Precinct J) with the following characteristics:

            (a) The Lots for residential purposes only;
            (b) The proposed size of the Lots range from 700 m2 to 970 m2 approximately
                (average approximately 800 m2);
            (c) The Lots have a relatively regular, rectangular shape suitable for good home
                design; and



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            (d) Almost all the Lots have frontage to the open space areas of the golf course.

            It is expected that the Precinct J residential lots will be appeal to those who wish to
            build luxury homes taking advantage of the golf course outlook. The proposed
            residential precinct is designed to be consistent with the other stages of Noosa
            Springs and many development principles successfully incorporated into the earlier
            stages are sought to be repeated.

            Appendix No. 1 contains the two stage subdivision proposal. First, to create a lot
            comprising the perimeter boundary of the proposed Precinct J and the balance of
            the lot, which contain the golf course, clubhouse, spa, tennis, fitness centre and
            other approved development sites. Secondly, reconfiguration of the ‘Precinct J’ lot
            above into twenty seven (27) lots and one (1) common property lot (Community Title
            Scheme) and an access easement.

            Appendix No. 2 contains a Proposed Master Plan drawing, which incorporates the
            proposed development and indicates its relationship with the other completed or
            approved areas of the Noosa Springs project.

     4.2. Access

            (a) Public road: The entrance road of the proposed development (i.e. common
                property of the body corporate) connects to the roundabout on Links Drive, which
                is a public road. Previous traffic engineering studies relating to Noosa Springs
                demonstrate that the public roads are adequate to support the additional traffic
                demands. The relatively small increase in dwellings serviced by public roads (i.e.
                27 residential lots) will cause a marginal increase in traffic volume.

            (b) Entrance road: It is proposed to connect the residential area to Links Drive with
                a private entrance road. It is proposed that it will form part of the common
                property area of the CTS. It is planned as a 5.5 metre wide sealed road
                incorporating landscaped traffic islands. The existing vegetation on the road
                verges will be strengthened to enhance its bushland character.

            (c) Gated entrance: The entrance road is planned to be gated to allow only
                authorized vehicles and pedestrians past that point for the following purposes:

                        (i)     To prevent unauthorized access to the residences, which affords
                                greater personal security and better property security; and
                        (ii)    To prevent unauthorized access to the golf course, which is accessible
                                from the entrance road as the golf path that connects the 10th green to
                                the 11th tee crosses the road.


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                 Access through the gated entrance will be electronically controlled. It is also
                 envisaged the gate will have an audio-visual access control system, where
                 visitors can be permitted access by remote opening the gates from residences.

            (d) Driveways: The comparatively narrow width and other design features of the
                access driveways within the residential areas of Precinct J will calm traffic. The
                driveway verges will be planted in a similar manner to earlier residential precincts
                of Noosa Springs to provide lush vegetated character that screens and
                complements the buildings.

            (e) Pathway: A pedestrian / bicycle path will connect the proposed development to
                the public path beside Links Drive. A path will also be provided to allow
                pedestrian and motorized golf cart access to the clubhouse area.

            (f) Larger vehicles: The road is designed to allow access for heavier vehicle access.
                This will include the refuse collection vehicles and other larger vehicles access.

            (g) Golf course access: It is proposed to create an access easement in favour of the
                golf course land to provide a right of access on that part of the path linking the
                10th green and the 11th tee across the entrance road. This is similar to the path
                that connects the 15th tee and 16 green and crosses common property of the
                Community Body Corporate.

     4.3. Utilities and Services

            Engineering consultants have advised that there are no engineering constraints or
            impediments that cannot be managed in the detailed design phase. A Civil
            Engineering Report is attached as Appendix No. 4. A summary of some key advice
            follows:

            (a) Sewerage: The sewerage will drain by gravity to the existing sewerage pump
                station within Noosa Springs, which has more than adequate capacity to manage
                the additional demand. Some existing sewer infrastructure within the site is
                proposed to be relocated to a services corridor along the southern boundary of
                Precinct J.

            (b) Water: A water main is located along Links drive and is proposed to be used to
                provide potable water to the development.

            (c) Gas: LP gas is reticulated to all stages of Noosa Springs and it is proposed to
                also reticulate gas supply throughout the proposed development.


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            (d) Electricity and telecommunications: It is proposed to install underground
                electrical reticulation and telecommunication within the development and
                existing supply is located along Links Drive.

            (e) Storm water: Storm water from hard surfaces such as roofs, roads, access
                driveways and paths, will be collected by a purpose designed storm water system
                and discharged through underground pipes into the Noosa Springs internal lake
                system. This matter has been addressed extensively by previous reports and
                approved by Council and other relevant authorities. Overland flow paths are also
                provided in the Lot layout design.

            (f) Refuse disposal: Each residential lot will have a general refuse bin and a recycle
                bin. It is proposed that the bins will be taken to a centrally located area for
                collection.

     4.4. Landscaping

            The landscape theme of Noosa Springs is embodied in an approved Landscape
            Design Report, which established principles and has guided the landscape design
            throughout the project. An emphasis on a heavily vegetated landscape is important
            to the integrity of the development of Precinct J, particularly in its relationship to its
            bush setting and the surrounding golf course. Open spaces and heavily vegetated
            landscaping will dominate and provide a natural setting for buildings. The object is
            to integrate the built and natural environments. Building design will compliment the
            landscape themes and create a harmonious relationship with a sense of place and
            identity. Appendix No. 9 comprises an Indicative Landscape Examples drawing,
            which illustrates the proposed landscape treatment with reference to photographs
            of areas within the earlier stages of residential development at Noosa Springs.

            (a) Objectives: The general landscape philosophy follows:
                    (i) To create an ecologically sustainable and environmentally friendly
                          development of landscape excellence;
                    (ii) To integrate the built and natural environment;
                    (iii) To maintain the quality values of a distinctive estate placed in a natural
                          setting similar to that found elsewhere at Noosa Springs;
                    (iv) To have vegetation dominating the external views of the estate
                          particularly from the golf course and other residential areas;
                    (v) To provide a predominantly lush Australian native bush character
                          utilizing, primarily, plant specimens found naturally in the region and,
                          secondarily, compatible non-native species as supplements to add
                          variety and interest where considered appropriate.


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                        (vi)  To preserve and protect all existing native trees and other vegetation
                              on and around the development site unless their removal is
                              unavoidable for development or safety purposes;
                        (vii) To enhance or supplement existing forest stands on the golf course
                              bordering the development site where necessary to maintain wildlife
                              habitat and migration corridors.

            (b) Residential streetscape landscape: The landscaping of the common property
                areas within the residential precinct will generally continue the lush bushland
                character of adjacent areas. Plants will be selected and located with regard to
                safety, shading consequences, aesthetic appeal and maintenance issues. It is
                proposed to irrigate all common areas with water from the freshwater lake
                system of Noosa Springs.

            (c) Private Landscape Buffers: Similar to earlier stages, it is proposed to require a 2
                metre landscape buffer / setback within each residential lot fronting the access
                driveways.

            (d) Perimeter landscape buffers: The interface between the golf course and the
                proposed residential lots is important. It is proposed to locate plants carefully to
                allow the residences to have an outlook over the open space of the golf course.
                However, the plants also screen the buildings from the golf course and enhance
                the visual privacy from the residences.

            (e) Visitor car parking: Fourteen (14) visitor car parking spaces will be provided off
                the internal driveway within the residential precinct. These will be designed to
                marry with their immediate landscape surrounds. Road surface material will be
                varied to define spaces and create interesting effects. Of course, each lot will
                allow tandem parking using their respective driveways for visitors in addition to
                the above car park spaces.

            (f) Community Area: The community area to the north of Lot 7 will be landscaped
                and planted to create a vegetated open space area. A small water feature, plant
                draped pergolas and seating may be incorporated.

            Landscaping of the proposed development is illustrated on the Proposed Lot
            Reconfiguration drawing contained in Appendix No. 8.

     4.5. Construction

            Construction of the proposed development will be carefully managed to minimize
            impacts on the surrounding golf course. Construction will be staged in a manner that


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            ensures golf play will continue throughout that period. Details in relation to certain
            aspects of construction follow:

            (a) Earthworks: Geotechnical consultants have investigated the soil conditions and
                provided preliminary advice that the proposed residential development is
                feasible, from a geotechnical viewpoint, by incorporating conventional
                geotechnical measures. As potential acid sulphate soils occur across the south-
                western part of the proposed development site, an acid sulphate management
                plan will be developed in accordance with the State government guidelines.

            (b) Vegetation retention and removal: The palm trees growing on site will be
                removed. Pockets of existing vegetation on and around the proposed
                development site will be retained where possible and enhanced with further
                compatible plantings. Cleared vegetation will be mulched and used on site. The
                applicant has an established record of extensive planting and maintenance of
                vegetation within the Noosa Springs project. The area is not subject to the
                Vegetation Management Act nor is it mapped by the Noosa Council as significant.
                None of the plant species present are listed under the NCA or EPBC Act therefore
                there is no requirement for specific conservation actions.

     4.6. Building Design Controls

            It is proposed that the architectural style and character of the buildings within the
            proposed development will be consistent with the architectural style and character
            established for Noosa Springs. The Architectural Design Report, approved by Council
            on 30 November 1995, provides a framework for the external appearance and
            design of principles for buildings at Noosa Springs. Those principles have been
            incorporated in development control by-laws and vendor covenants in the earlier
            stages, which have been effective in maintaining the consistency of the architectural
            theme throughout the project.

            It is proposed to adopt a similar strategy in respect of the proposed Precinct J
            development. The two pronged approach will ensure that consistent, high quality
            design outcomes are maintained. Similar provisions are incorporated into vendor
            covenants and the by-laws of the body corporate.

            (a) Building Covenants: The Vendor will enter into covenants with each purchaser
                requiring that the building design complies with the minimum standards
                contained in the covenants. The vendor will also be required to review and
                approve the building designs.




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            (b) Body Corporate Community Management Statement: The by-laws contained in
                the community management statement will be similar to the above covenants. In
                addition to the vendor, the body corporate will also be required to review and
                approve the building designs. Draft by-laws for the proposed development are
                provided in Appendix 10 to illustrate the types of building controls that are
                planned to be applied.

     4.7. Tenure

            It is proposed to reconfigure the site. First, create a lot having its perimeter boundary
            of the proposed residential development site and the balance of the existing Lot
            being part of the golf course etc. Secondly, reconfigure that Lot pursuant to the Body
            Corporate and Community Management Act to create twenty seven (27) residential
            lots and common property and to create an access easement over part of the
            common property. Reconfiguration as a community title scheme is regarded as an
            appropriate ownership and management structure for the proposed development.

     4.8. Caretaking

            Property management and caretaking services will be provided to the body corporate
            to maintain the common property landscaped areas in a similar way to the high
            standards elsewhere within Noosa Springs.

     4.9. Golf Course Improvements

            The proposal is to improve the golf course by the realignment of the first part of the
            18th hole. Being the last hole played by a golfer, it is desirable for it to have a
            memorable character. The realignment of the hole improves it as follows:

            (a) Increases the number of golf tees to four (championship, members, social and
                ladies). The existing hole has three tees, where members and social players
                share a tee.

            (b) The golf tees located along the small lake is superior to the existing arrangement.
                The golf shot from the championship tee will be across water and the dry native
                grass area.

            (c) Mounding and bunkering of the hole will improve the aesthetics of the hole.

            (d) The small lake is designed to be higher and water will cascade down a rock
                waterfall feature to the existing watercourse. Therefore, the outlook from the 9th



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                 tee will also be improved as it is near to this water feature and the lake beyond.
                 The stone faced retaining walls of the 18th tees will also be seen from the 9th tee.

            (e) Consideration is also being given to installing a small fountain in the lake, which
                will enhance its appearance and character.




5. Conclusion

The proposed residential development (Precinct J) is appropriate within the Noosa Springs
master plan. It provides good size lots that will allow construction of residential dwellings
consistent with the established architectural theme and the pattern of development
elsewhere within the project.

The consultant reports comprising the appendices of this report support the development
proposal.

The applicant requests approval to develop Precinct J as described in this Development
Proposal Report and its supporting reports, drawings and other documents.




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Documents that accompany the development proposal report
Appendix        Type            Title                                       Author                          Date
No.

1.              Drawings        Proposal Plans – Stage 1 and Stage          Jones Flint Pike                Nov 2007
                                2 (including access easement)

2.              Drawing         Proposed Master Plan                        Alan Starkey & Associates       Oct 2007

3.              Report          Planning Report                             Jones Flint Pike                Nov 2007

4.              Report          Civil Engineering Report                    Tate Professional Engineers     Nov 2007

5.              Report          Geotechnical Engineering Report             Golder Associates               Oct 2007

6.              Report          Odour Buffer Assessment                     Pacific Air & Environment       Oct 2007

7.              Report          Flora Assessment                            Biodiversity Assessment and     Nov 2007
                                                                            Management Pty Ltd

8.              Drawing         Proposed Lot Reconfiguration                Jones Flint Pike                Oct 2007
                                (showing landscape and
                                surrounding golf course)

9.              Drawing         Indicative Landscape Examples               Alan Starkey & Associates       Oct 2007

10.             By-laws         Draft By-Laws                               Clayton Utz                     Nov 2007




Previously approved Noosa Springs reports that may relate partly to the
development proposal
Title                                                      Author                                             Date

Environmental Management Plan                              Ralph Grierson                                  July 1997

Architectural Design Report                                StarCo Developments Pty Ltd                     Nov 1995

Landscape Design Report                                    StarCo Developments Pty Ltd                     Jan 1997

Master Drainage and Water                                  Ralph Grierson                                  Jun 1995
Supply/Demand Report

Street Master Plan                                         Sinclair Knight Merz                            Jun 1995

Master Plan for Water Supply                               Sinclair Knight Merz                            Jun 1995

Sewerage Master Plan                                       Sinclair Knight Merz                            Jun 1995




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