Town Planning Report - Material Change of Use Outdoor Sport and Recreation - Temporary relocation ~ Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Mac

Town Planning Report
Material Change of Use – Outdoor Sport and Recreation (Temporary Use)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The design and siting make use of existing access arrangements, including established
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   driveways, car parking and pedestrian pathways, and no new infrastructure is required.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The limited built form, combined with the use of existing facilities, ensures safe and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   functional access for users while maintaining the open space character and safe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   operation of the surrounding recreational environment.

PO6
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Recreation activities involving buildings and structures are fit for purpose and reflect the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The proposed structure is fit for purpose, providing simple and functional storage to
character of the location in which it is located with design elements and materials that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   support rowing activities. Its small scale, low profile and muted finishes ensure it
reflect the local character of the area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   remains visually recessive and reflects the natural parkland character of the Lake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Macdonald Park.

 Landscaping

PO7
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Landscape treatments provide shade and soften the visual appearance of buildings, outdoor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The site is characterised by existing mature trees and landscaped parkland within the
recreation spaces and service areas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lake Macdonald Park, which already provide shade and soften the visual setting. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   small scale and low profile of the proposed storage structure ensures it sits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   comfortably within this landscaped environment, with surrounding vegetation naturally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   moderating its appearance and maintaining the open space character of the site.

 Safety and amenity

PO8                                                                                                            AO8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Complies
                                                                                                               An operation management plan is provided for a Major sport, recreation and entertainment
Recreation activities are located, designed and operated to avoid significant adverse
                                                                                                               facility or Outdoor sport and recreation facilities outlining how the activity will minimise                                        A Code of Conduct consistent with Rowing Queensland’s principles will be implemented
impacts associated with noise, privacy, security, waste, and lighting on the amenity of the                    adverse impacts including:                                                                                                          to manage the operation of the rowing club and minimise potential impacts. The Code
area.                                                                                                          (a) noise mitigation and noise management protocols;                                                                                addresses noise through restrictions on user numbers and training-only activities, and
                                                                                                               (b) safety and security measures;                                                                                                   promotes respectful behaviour toward other park users and nearby residents.
                                                                                                               (c) crowd control;
                                                                                                               (d) lighting; and                                                                                                                   Safety and security are managed through member-only use, clear behavioural
                                                                                                               (e) waste management and collection.                                                                                                expectations, and safe on-water and on-land practices. No events or crowd-based
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   activities are permitted, removing the need for crowd control measures. The Code also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   confirms that no external lighting is required due to daylight-only use, and that waste
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   generation is minimal, with all users responsible for removing their own waste.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Overall, the Code of Conduct provides an appropriate and effective framework for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   managing the activity in a manner that is safe, low impact, and consistent with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   recreational and parkland setting.

Hours of Operation
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
PO9
Recreation activities operate within a timeframe that avoids negative impacts on the                                                                                                                                                               The proposed rowing club operates within a clearly defined and limited timeframe that
amenity of the surrounding area and sensitive land uses.                                                                                                                                                                                           is specifically designed to avoid negative impacts on the amenity of the surrounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   area and nearby sensitive land uses.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Rowing activities are restricted to early morning and late afternoon periods, consistent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   with established rowing practice and representative of low-impact use of the park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   during quieter times of the day. Activities commence at sunrise and conclude by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   9:30am, then resume from 3:30pm to sunset. No activity is proposed during late evening




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