Response to Information Request Letter - 65-67 Elanda Street, Sunshine B...

 Issue - Design
 The High Density Residential Zone and Coastal Communities Local Plan Code refers to
 design elements and the proposal is not considered to comply with the design elements
 in the code. Units must present as small separate dwellings, rather than one large,
 individual building which the proposal presents as. This can be achieved through
 offsetting or staggering dwellings and varying roof form. The building must include
 different external materials, finishes and textures, avoid single plane finishes (vary line
 and plane), and present as lightweight using natural finishes which break up the bulk of
 the building. The extent of screening material at street elevation adds to the bulk of the
 building. The plans indicate that the building will be quite dominant and does not meet
 the setback requirements for the top level. Further, there is a concern that it is not
 reflective of the subtropical design prevalent in the coastal communities in Noosa. This
 is particularly and more relevant at the street elevation. The design requires revision to
 comply with the relevant codes.

 Information Required
     7. Provide amended plans that address the above concerns.


Response
Changes have been made to the design of the building in response to Item 7. The changes
made improve the design compliance with the High Density Residential Zone and Coastal
Communities Local Plan Code. Changes made within the front elevation have increased
the visual separation between each dwelling. This is achieved through key architectural
design elements, varying materials, screening and landscape treatments. The
combination of the changes depict small separate dwellings within the site as opposed to
a single large building.




                                             Figure 7: Front elevation of building




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