MCU22/0051 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE HARDWARE & TRADE SUPPLIES AT 178 EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD, NOOSAVILLE (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 October 2023 - Item 5.2). · ATTACHMENT 2 – ACTING COORDINATOR PLANNING REPORT

It was also noted that the traffic report accompanying the report detailed that 20 to 30% of trips to
the trade yard may also attend the existing Bunnings Warehouse store which equates to around
3-5 trips during peak weekend hours. Councils development engineer and external consultant
agreed that given the access arrangements, vehicles will be able to travel between the two
carparking areas via Gateway Drive if required without additional traffic impacts to the existing
intersections.
Councils external traffic consultant also reviewed the application and agreed that the proposed
access arrangement were acceptable on the basis that the trade component of the existing
Bunnings Warehouse store was maintained.
3.3.6 Overlay Codes
The site mapped as having the potential to contain Acid Sulfate Soils, with very small areas
identified as subject to potential landslide hazard and a water main running along the site’s frontage
to Eumundi Noosa Road.
As a condition of approval an investigation can be undertaken into Acid Sulfate Soils and a
management plan implemented where required. In terms of the Landslide Hazard Overly, the size
of the area mapped as moderate landslide hazard is negigible wit the applicant advising the detail
design will ensure stability of the site and surrounding land is maintained. The proposed works are
located well clear of the water main.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
•     Coordinator Engineering
•     Senior Environment Officer
4.3. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following external experts for review and/or comment:
•     Hydraulic engineer – Switchback Consulting
•     Traffic specialist – Holland Traffic Consulting
•     Council’s planning solicitor – Thynne Macartney
4.4. Public Notification
The application was not required to be publicly notified for comment, given the application is
identified as code assessable by the Noosa Plan 2020.
5.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
It is concluded that the proposal meets the outcomes sought for the medium impact industry zone,
serving the construction industry in the area. The applicant has also demonstrated that no changes
are proposed to the Bunnings Warehouse store, and will continue to function as approved having
a significant hardware component and timber sales area.
The proposed built form is similar to other buildings in the area, with the increased building height
in context with the streetscape and assisted by the wide landscape setback. A further design
element though is required to be incorporated to provide more visual interest to the building’s
presentation to Gateway Drive as required by the Noosa Plan 2020. Similarly, conditions are
recommended for some bicycle parking spaces and end of trip facilities be provided on site for
staff’s use.