Re-lodged application MCU16/0121

     likely defined under the Noosa Planning Scheme as a "Retail Type 1 Business - local retail
     business",

     While the use is "not consistent" with the zone under clause 6.2.6 (Table 6.17) of the Code
     for a Community Services Zone, nevertheless the use is justifiable on the basis that -

         •   It is a temporary, small and daily removable use that can readily make way if a
             consistent use of the land arises,
         •   It serves the needs of the local community, and
         •   It suports the operations of the RSL
         •   It supports the provision of goods and services to this hinterland service centre, over-
             coming the need to travel for this retail service,
         •   Other retail uses already exist in this zone within this town area.

     In short, given the very minor nature of the land use, it meets the test for "over-riding public
     benefit" sufficient to overcome the lack of direct zoning support under the planning scheme.

     Visual Impact

     The photos show the very small footprint occupied by the food van. The van is a modem,
     attractive and tidy arrangement. When operating, the rear area opens up with a small
     canopy for customers and wing walls containing light tools and business paraphernalia.

     The van is an advantage in its proposed location in that it assists in filling in a serious gap in
     the main street, adding visual interest on an vacant site.

     The van is very popular and attracts many pedestrians to it, adding further visual in an
     otherwise dead section of the street. The use does not involve any significant additional
     advertising structures or signage except for a small sandwich board and 2 small removable
     boards only while the van is operating.

     Thus, visual impact is not an issue.

     Social Impacts

     The van provides a service to the local community which is well supported, evidenced by the
     recent petition which quickly gathered over 500 signatures in a short period time. Anecdotal
     responses from customers indicate 2 key issues -

         •   The service does not detract from sales at the Coo roy IGA as it expands beyond the
             limited offering of the IGA, and
         •   Customers are very supportive of the local IGA but not for the products tha the fish
             van supplies i.e. there is a need for both businesses in this town which services a
             very large rural catchment. Providing this service saves a lot of travel for specialist
             seafood. Customers would otherwise travel to Mooloolaba or Noosa Junction to
             obtain similar product.
         •   The service is cost /time effective for the wider local community, providing very fresh
             food at competitive prices.

     In addition to the direct service, the business also has the additional positive impacts of -




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