Att 3 - Design Response Comments on Peer Review

REPORT
                                  g)     It is suggested that the additional low level vegetation be included in the proposals carpark
                                         and around the building perimeters. In accordance with O19 of Division 17 (Landscaping
                                         Code) of Part 14 of the Noosa Plan this will e) visually reduce the building bulk, and h)
                                         provide screening along perimeters of the development.                                                                                         Commented [JL16]: Landscaping plan complies



  4.                       SAFETY
                4.1                      Loading and Storage Areas

                           Concern is raised regarding the proposal’s consistency with S22.2 of Division 3 (Business use Code)
                           of Part 14 of the Noosa Plan. Specifically with regards to the loading area and public safety.                                                               Commented [JL17]: Traffic plan demonstrates compliance
                                                                                                                                                                                        with the loading requirements.
                4.2                      Toilet User safety

                           Concern is raised regarding the proposal’s consistency with S24.4 and O29 of Division 3 (Business
                           use Code) of Part 14 of the Noosa Plan. Specifically with regards to:
                               a) The presence of a door recess at the entrance to the female toilets
                               b) The toilets being located in a concealed corridor which cannot be protected through
                                   means of passive surveillance.
                               c) The rear service path                                                                                                                                 Commented [JL18]: Recesses have been removed near
                                                                                                                                                                                        toilets and include lockable gates at either end of the toilet
                4.3                      Minimising Vandalism                                                                                                                           areas.


                           There are a number of walls that are visible from a public street which are open to potential
                           vandalism.
                           Specifically:
                               a) The wall on the eastern side of the kitchen to restaurant 2.
                               b) The wall on the western side of the restaurant 1 kitchen

                           Section S27.1 of Division 3 (Business use Code) of Part 14 of the Noosa Plan sets out solutions to                                                           Commented [JL19]: Can be conditioned to comply.
                           minimise this risk of vandalism.

                4.4                      Pedestrian Safety

                           Concern is raised over the proposal’s compliance with section 14.110 b) of Division 13 – Driveways
                           and
                           Car parking Code. Currently pedestrians entering the site from Earl Street or Ernest Street will be
                           required                                                                                                                                                     Commented [JL20]: A coherent walkway is provided
                                                                                                                                                                                        through the site to avoid conflict with cars.




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