Ltr-240820 - Lot 17 - 19 Hofmann Drive Noosaville - Noosa Shire Council Minor Change_V2

The additional height to Building C was required to ensure the roof truss did not impact on the floor to
floor height of the units below. Without the additional height, the units below would result in a reduced
head height of 0.28m, meaning the floor to floor height of dwellings on Level 2 would reduce to 2.32m
and no longer be ‘habitable’.
As an alternative to increasing the overall height of the Building, an amended pitch of 10 degrees was
instead explored, however the historical conversations with Noosa Council throughout the assessment
phase of the original Development Application confirmed maintaining the 12 degree pitch was
imperative and it has therefore been maintained.
The proposed increase in overall height is very minor and imperceptible from the streetscape. It will
not materially impact the building’s appearance, bulk, or scale. The changes will not compromise the
level of amenity and privacy for the additional buildings on site or neighbouring properties relative to
the approved building height and any change to sun shadowing will equally be imperceptible.
For further information on the proposed changes to building height, please refer to Attachment D –
Revised Architectural Plans.

2.2.     RETAINING WALLS
As a result of detailed design and operational works requirements, additional retaining walls have
been introduced across the site. Specifically, additional retaining is proposed in the following
locations:
   the north and western interfaces of Building A;
   the western boundary of the bio basin located adjacent to the pool on site; and
   the bio-retention basin to the south of the basement ramp and southern boundary.
For ease of reference,
Figure 2 overleaf annotates the areas whereby retaining is introduced.
The purpose of the introduced retaining walls is to enhance the structural integrity of the site, while
ensuring aesthetic consistency with the surrounding buildings. The retaining wall heights will vary,
however are not expected to be more than 2.0m. All block retaining walls visible from Hofmann Drive
will have a rendered finish, harmonising with the existing landscape. Importantly, this change will not
impact the overall outcome on site. The construction of the retaining walls will neither modify the
approved footprint nor impact the design of the development as originally approved. Instead, they will
improve the site's resilience and longevity, while maintaining its visual appeal.




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