MCU21.0193-Applicant's Response to Council's IR

From the above operating times for classes and the adjoining tenancies we can see that there is a very
minor overlay of times.

The following is a list of existing gyms/fitness operators within the precinct and their operating hours:

    •   Franks Gym – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    •   Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – 6AM to 8PM, 6 days a week.

    •   Bare Bones Movement Pilates – 6AM to 6:30PM, 6 days a week.

    •   Studio Pilates – 5AM to 7:30PM, 7 days a week.

The proposed LiFT Strength and Conditioning operating hours align with the existing gyms/fitness operators
within the precinct.

The proposed use is located in an existing building, along a major road, and within the Major Centre Zone
and as such it is expected that there is activity and associated noise occurring on site. The proposed use will
not have any impact on the surrounding residential properties.




Information Required by Council

    2. Activities in gyms, particularly the dropping of weights, can generate high levels of vibration and
        structure borne noise in the underlying building structure. Vibration isolation is therefore necessary to
        reduce the transfer to adjacent sensitive areas such as residences, particularly when gyms are
        located over sensitive areas. Any noise and vibration transmitted by the gym within the proposed
        development is required to comply with the noise and vibration limits in accordance with the relevant
        standards. The development of an effective noise management strategy should accompany the
        proposal with details of all insulation treatment and mitigation measures.

        Council may consider noise emissions as below:

            •   7am to 10pm - no more than five decibels (A) above the background noise level

            •   10pm to midnight – no more than three decibels (A) above the background noise level

            •   Midnight to 7am – no noise heard


Applicant’s Response

Refer to the Acoustic Report within Attachment 1. The report has determined the potential vibration impacts
from 25kg dumbbell weights being dropped on the adjoining tenancies. The Acoustic report recommends the
following is achieved to minimise noise impacts on adjoining commercial tenancies:

            •   “it is recommended that to minimise noise impacts to the neighbouring tenancies, a noise
                level of approximately 70dBA is achieved within the gym”.

            •   “it is also recommended that any installed speakers are to face away from adjoining

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