16216_Final Planning Report_150217

PROJECT URBAN – 16216                                                                     February 2017

The total gross floor area of the proposed building is 1,579m2 which complies with the maximum
floor area permitted for the Community Services Zone, which allows for up to 1,625m2 of gross
floor area.

The proposed layout shows a separate entrance and exit from the site for motor vehicles. To
minimise potential conflicts with the pedestrian crossing located in front of the site on Doonella
Street, the site entrance is located to the west of the crossing and the exit to the east. Consistent
with the current material change of use approval, vehicle movements will be restricted to left in
and left out only.

The main pedestrian access to the building is located at the front of the commercial buildings
close to the pedestrian crossing and addresses Doonella Street. Steps provide access to the
building.

The floor plans show that each level of the residential building has five (5) two bedroom units so
in total the building comprises 10 two bedroom units. This mix of units equates to a population
density of 95 persons per hectare which is less than the current approval.

The proposed units have been designed with open plan living, dining and kitchen areas. Further
details of the proposed layouts are provided in the Proposal Plans.

The proposed floor plan also shows that each unit is provided with private open space. At
ground floor level, the units have a rear verandah and garden as well as a courtyard next to the
unit entrance. On the upper level, each unit has a rear balcony and front courtyard area. The
proposal plans show that overall a total of 414m2 of private open space is provided within the
development which equates to over 16% of the total site area.

In addition to the private open space, the layout also provides over 800m of landscaping which
equates to more than 31% of the total site area.


LANDSCAPE

The landscape concept plans in the supporting documents show that the proposed landscaping
includes a minimum 6m wide buffer which extends, where practical, along the frontage with
Doonella Street.

Along the side boundaries a minimum 2m wide soft landscape buffer is proposed on the eastern
boundary. A 2m wide soft landscape buffer is also proposed along the southern portion of the
western boundary. Towards the rear of the site, a pedestrian footpath is provided along the
western boundary but this footpath immediately abuts established landscaping in the adjoining
car park.

Along to the rear property boundary, the majority of the frontage will be provided as an access
easement which has been provided in response to a request from Council at the pre-lodgement
meetings. Given the purpose of the proposed easement, no details of landscaping have been
prepared at this time but landscaping will be provided to help screen the bin enclosure provided
in this location.



Development Assessment Report - Material Change of Use                                     Page 9 of 25
(Multiple Housing Type 4, Commercial Type 1 Office/Type 2 Medical)
30-32 Doonella Street, Tewantin QLD 4565
Lot 32 on RP893427 & Lot 903 on T1631