2018-05-14 GC Agenda Attachment 2 to Item 11 Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Masterplan

Precinct 3
4.3 Lions and Apex Parks
4.3.1 TODAY'S LIONS & APEX PARKS                                    4.3.2 KEY LAND USE OUTCOMES
This precinct is extremely well utilised, with                        MARKETS                                                                          FITNESS OPERATORS
playground equipment, amphitheatre, sandy
                                                                      There has been interest from some sectors of the community for a regular         The precinct is popular with fitness operators who operate under



                                                  Background
beaches and water access, close proximity to
toilets and multiple picnic shelters and BBQ                          market to be held within the foreshore.                                          annual permits issued by Council. There are currently 5 permit
                                                                                                                                                       holders operating in this precinct and others may be operating
facilities. The precinct is a draw card for a                                                                                                          without permits.
diverse range of uses, including:
•    Children's playground activities             Consultation and    The community has divided views on the introduction of this activity into        Many community members expressed concern with having to
                                                  Stakeholder Eng.    the foreshore. There was positive feedback regarding markets as a possible       share park space with commercial operators, particularly during
•    Areas for general open space and
                                                     Results of


                                                                      night time draw card for tourists and locals.                                    times of high use by the general public. Whilst willing to share
     recreation                                                       Those opposed to a regular market cited the capacity of the foreshore and        the open spaces with fitness operators, many felt times should
•    Water access                                                     surrounding areas to cope with the activity as a major constraint. This is       mostly be limited to early mornings and Council should undertake
                                                                      discussed in more detail below.                                                  a regular compliance program to ensure permit holders comply
•    Group fitness                                                                                                                                     with their permit conditions.
•    Celebrations and weddings
•    Car parking                                                      Markets create a number of opportunities and constraints for consideration
                                                                      on the foreshore:
                                                                      Opportunities
The precinct incorporates the foreshore's only                        ̏̏ Markets offer entertainment alternatives for locals and tourists
                                                                      ̏̏ Markets draw tourists and locals to the foreshore who may then dine,
children’s playground which is highly utilised,
                                                  Discussion




                                                                         shop etc. along Gympie Terrace and surrounding areas
popular with families and is a destination for                        Constraints
many users.                                                           ̏̏ The foreshore has existing high level of activity (not only within this
                                                                         precinct but the foreshore generally)
The amphitheatre is unique infrastructure                             ̏̏ Lack of available parking
within the foreshore and is important for the                         ̏̏ Impact on residents and businesses due to the closed roads and
staging of events and entertainment.                                     additional cars
                                                                      ̏̏ Potential impact on existing food and retail sales along Gympie Terrace
                                                                         if local content of market food and gift stalls is not carefully managed

                                                                      1.   Experience has shown that regular markets are better suited to              1.   Fitness operators should continue to be supported on the
                                                                           locations that require additional activation. Given the existing high            foreshore.
                                                  Recommendations




                                                                           utilisation of the foreshore and the potential impact of markets they are   2.   The number of fitness trainers permitted in Lions and Apex
                                                                           not recommended as an appropriate regular activity in the foreshore.             Park will be reduced to four permits.
                                                                      2.   However, should Council wish to consider future one-off market              3.   Council undertake a regular compliance program to ensure
                                                                           applications it is recommended Council consider each application                 that non-permitted operators are not utilising the foreshore,
                                                                           formally prior to approval.                                                      and permit holders operate in accordance with permit
                                                                                                                                                            conditions and display their permit.
                                                                                                                                                       4.   It is also recommended that future permits encourage use of
                                                                                                                                                            alternate sports ground locations.
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