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Appendix B – Code Assessment

Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot
to establish a Mixed-Use Precinct including 5 x
Business Type 1 Offices, 1 x Retail Business Type 2
Shop & Salon, and 4 x Multiple Housing Type 4 Units
(Small Dwelling Units)


6-10 Diamond Street, COOROY described as Lots 703, 704 and
705 on C 5602


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Date: 21st December 2018
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Table of Contents
Summary .......................................................................................................................... 3
State Development Assessment Provisions ..................................................................... 4
  State Code 1: Development in a State-Controlled Road Environment......................................... 4
Applicable Development and Overlay Codes .................................................................. 10
  Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code ................................................................................ 10
  Business Uses Code ............................................................................................................. 24
  Residential Uses Code............................................................................................................. 31
  Driveways and Carparking Code ........................................................................................... 36




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Summary
This report provides a statutory assessment against the intents and code requirements of the Noosa
Plan 2018 and the State planning interests.
The Development Assessment Mapping System (DAMS) identifies the Area within 25 metres of a
State Transport Corridor and State-Controlled Road Intersection overlays as being applicable to the
subject site. The proposed development has been assessed against the codes requirements below.
The proposed development has been assessed against the applicable Noosa Plan Development
Codes.




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State Development Assessment Provisions
The Development Assessment Mapping System (DAMS) identifies the Area within 25 metres of a State Transport Corridor and State-Controlled Road
Intersection overlays as being applicable to the subject site. The proposed development has been assessed against the codes requirements below.




State Code 1: Development in a State-Controlled Road Environment

The proposed mixed-use precinct has been assessed against the relevant provisions prescribed within Table 1.2.1 of State Code 1 below:


            Performance outcomes                                             Acceptable outcomes                                           Proposed Development

 Buildings and structures
 PO1 The location of buildings, structures,        AO1.1 Buildings, structures, infrastructure, services and utilities are not   Complies
 infrastructure, services and utilities does not   located in a state-controlled road.                                           Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
 create a safety hazard in a state-controlled      AND                                                                           the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
 road, or cause damage to, or obstruct road        AO1.2 Buildings, structures, infrastructure, services and utilities can be    prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
 transport infrastructure.                         maintained without requiring access to a state-controlled road.               Appendix C.
 PO2 The design and construction of buildings      AO2.1 Facades of buildings and structures facing a state-controlled           Complies
 and structures does not create a safety           road are made of non-reflective materials.                                    The proposed design palette consists of
 hazard by distracting users of a state-           OR                                                                            robust materials and finishes that have
 controlled road                                   AO2.2 Facades of buildings and structures do not reflect point light          been carefully selected with consideration
                                                   sources into the face of oncoming traffic on a state-controlled road.         to the elements of the environment. The
                                                   AND                                                                           architectural design of the precinct is
                                                   AO2.3 External lighting of buildings and structures is not directed into      reflective of the site’s setting and presents
                                                   the face of oncoming traffic on a state-controlled road and does not          a modern, elegant and attractive built
                                                   involve flashing or laser lights.                                             form. Extensive architectural and
                                                   AND                                                                           landscaping treatments have been
                                                   AO2.4 Advertising devices visible from a state-controlled road are            incorporated to create a built form that
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                                                   located and designed in accordance with the Roadside Advertising             presents well to the street and enhances
                                                   Guide, Department of Transport and Main Roads, 2013                          the Diamond streetscape character.

                                                                                                                                Minimal advertising devices are proposed.
PO3 Road, pedestrian and bikeway bridges           AO3.1 Road, pedestrian and bikeway bridges over a state-controlled           Not Applicable
over a state-controlled road are designed and      road include throw protection screens in accordance with section 4.9.3       No road or active transport bridges are
constructed to prevent projectiles from being      of the Design Criteria for Bridges and Other Structures Manual,              proposed.
thrown onto a state-controlled road.               Department of Transport and Main Roads, 2018.
Filling, excavation and retaining structures
PO4 Filling and excavation does not interfere      No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                         Complies
with, or result in damage to, infrastructure or                                                                                 The proposed mixed-use precinct and
services in a state-controlled road.                                                                                            associated filling, excavation and retaining
                                                                                                                                works will not interfere with or result in
                                                                                                                                damage to Diamond Street.
PO5 Filling, excavation, building foundations      No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                         Complies
and retaining structures do not undermine,                                                                                      The proposed mixed-use precinct and
or cause subsidence of, a state-controlled                                                                                      associated filling, excavation and retaining
road.                                                                                                                           works will not interfere with or result in
                                                                                                                                damage to Diamond Street.
PO6 Filling, excavation, building foundations      No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                         Complies
and retaining structures do not cause ground                                                                                    The proposed mixed-use precinct and
water disturbance in a state-controlled road.                                                                                   associated filling, excavation and retaining
                                                                                                                                works will not interfere with or result in
                                                                                                                                damage to Diamond Street.
PO7 Excavation, boring, piling, blasting or fill   No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                         Complies
compaction during construction of a                                                                                             The proposed mixed-use precinct and
development does not result in ground                                                                                           associated filling, excavation and retaining
movement or vibration impacts that would                                                                                        works will not interfere with or result in
cause damage or nuisance to a state-                                                                                            damage to Diamond Street.
controlled road, road transport infrastructure
or road works.
PO8 Development involving the haulage of           AO8.1 Fill, extracted material and spoil material is not transported to or   Complies
fill, extracted material or excavated spoil        from the development site on a state-controlled road.                        The proposed mixed-use precinct and
material exceeding 10,000 tonnes per year                                                                                       associated filling, excavation and retaining
does not damage the pavement of a state-                                                                                        works will not interfere with or result in

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controlled road.                                                                                                           damage to Diamond Street.
PO9 Filling and excavation associated with       No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                      Complies
the construction of vehicular access to a                                                                                  The proposed mixed-use precinct and
development does not compromise the                                                                                        associated filling, excavation and retaining
operation or capacity of existing drainage                                                                                 works will not interfere with or result in
infrastructure for a state controlled road.                                                                                damage to Diamond Street.
PO10 Fill material used on a development         AO10.1 Fill material is free of contaminants including acid sulfate       Complies
site does not result in contamination of a       content.                                                                  Details regarding the preparation of the
state-controlled road                            AND                                                                       site for the proposed mixed-use
                                                 AO10.2 Compaction of fill is carried out in accordance with the           development will be examined within the
                                                 requirements of AS 1289.0 2000 – Methods of testing soils for             documentation lodged for an Operational
                                                 engineering purposes                                                      Works Permit.
PO11 Filling and excavation does not cause       AO11.1 Compaction of fill is carried out in accordance with the           Complies
windblown dust nuisance in a state-              requirements of AS 1289.0 2000 – Methods of testing soils for             Details regarding the preparation of the
controlled road.                                 engineering purposes.                                                     site for the proposed mixed-use
                                                 AND                                                                       development will be examined within the
                                                 AO11.2 Dust suppression measures are used during filling and              documentation lodged for an Operational
                                                 excavation activities such as wind breaks or barriers and dampening of    Works Permit.
                                                 ground surfaces.
Stormwater and drainage
PO12 Development does not result in an           No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                      Complies
actionable nuisance, or worsening of,                                                                                      The appropriate infrastructure will be
stormwater, flooding or drainage impacts in a                                                                              provided. Matters regarding the treatment
state-controlled road.                                                                                                     of water leaving the site will be address in
                                                                                                                           the Stormwater Management Plan.
PO13 Run-off from the development site is        AO13.1 Development does not create any new points of discharge to a       Complies
not unlawfully discharged to a state-            state-controlled road.                                                    The appropriate infrastructure will be
controlled road.                                 AND                                                                       provided. Matters regarding the treatment
                                                 AO13.2 Stormwater run-off is discharged to a lawful point of discharge.   of water leaving the site will be address in
                                                 AND                                                                       the Stormwater Management Plan.
                                                 AO13.3 Development does not worsen the condition of an existing
                                                 lawful point of discharge to the state-controlled road.
PO14 Run-off from the development site           AO14.1 Run-off from the development site during construction is not       Complies
during construction does not cause siltation     discharged to stormwater infrastructure for a state-controlled road.      The appropriate infrastructure will be
of stormwater infrastructure affecting a                                                                                   provided. Matters regarding the treatment

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state-controlled road.                                                                                                       of water leaving the site will be address in
                                                                                                                             the Stormwater Management Plan.
Vehicular access to a state-controlled road
PO15 Vehicular access to a state-controlled        AO15.1 Development does not require new or changed access to a            Partially Complies
road that is a limited access road is consistent   limited access road.                                                      Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
with government policy for the management          OR                                                                        the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
of limited access roads.                           AO15.2 A new or changed access to a limited access road is consistent     prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                   with the limited access policy for the state-controlled road.             Appendix C.
                                                   AND
                                                   AO15.3 Where a new or changed access is for a service centre, access is
                                                   consistent with the Service centre policy, Department of Transport and
                                                   Main Roads, 2013 and the Access policy for roadside service centre
                                                   facilities on limited access roads, Department of Transport and Main
                                                   Roads, 2013, and the Service centre strategy for the state-controlled
                                                   road.
PO16 The location and design of vehicular          AO16.1 Vehicular access is provided from a local road.                    Partially Complies
access to a state-controlled road (including       OR all of the following acceptable outcomes apply:                        Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
access to a limited access road) does not          AO16.2 Vehicular access for the development is consistent with the        the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
create a safety hazard for users of a state-       function and design of the state-controlled road.                         prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
controlled road or result in a worsening of        AND                                                                       Appendix C.
operating conditions on a state-controlled         AO16.3 Development does not require new or changed access between
road.                                              the premises and the state-controlled road.
                                                   AND
                                                   AO16.4 Use of any existing vehicular access to the development is
                                                   consistent with a decision under section 62 of the Transport
                                                   Infrastructure Act 1994
                                                   AO16.5 On-site vehicle circulation is designed to give priority to
                                                   entering vehicles at all times so vehicles do not queue in a road
                                                   intersection or on the state-controlled road.
PO17 Vehicular access to a state-controlled        AO17.1 Vehicular access and associated road access works are not          Complies
road or local government road (and                 located within 5 metres of existing public passenger transport            Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
associated road access works) are located          infrastructure.                                                           the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
and designed to not damage or interfere with                                                                                 prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                   AND
public passenger transport infrastructure,                                                                                   Appendix C.
                                                   AO17.2 The location and design of vehicular access for a development
public passenger services or pedestrian or
                                                   does not necessitate the relocation of existing public passenger
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cycle access to public passenger transport       transport infrastructure.
infrastructure and public passenger services.
                                                 AND
                                                 AO17.3 On-site vehicle circulation is designed to give priority to
                                                 entering vehicles at all times so vehicles using a vehicular access do not
                                                 obstruct public passenger transport infrastructure and public passenger
                                                 services or obstruct pedestrian or cycle access to public passenger
                                                 transport infrastructure and public passenger services.
                                                 AND
                                                 AO17.4 The normal operation of public passenger transport
                                                 infrastructure or public passenger services is not interrupted during
                                                 construction of the development.
Vehicular access to local roads within 100 metres of an intersection with a state-controlled road
PO18 The location and design of vehicular        AO18.1 Vehicular access is located as far as possible from the state-          Partially Complies
access to a local road within 100 metres of an   controlled road intersection.                                                  Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
intersection with a state-controlled road does                                                                                  the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                 AND
not create a safety hazard for users of a                                                                                       prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                 AO18.2 Vehicular access is in accordance with volume 3, parts, 3, 4 and
state-controlled road.                                                                                                          Appendix C.
                                                 4A of the Road Planning And Design Manual, 2nd edition, Department
                                                 of Transport and Main Roads, 2016.
                                                 AND
                                                 AO18.3 Onsite vehicle circulation is designed to give priority to entering
                                                 vehicles at all times so vehicles do not queue in the intersection or on
                                                 the state-controlled road.
Planned upgrades
PO19 Development does not impede delivery        AO19.1 Development is not located on land identified by the                    Complies
of planned upgrades of state-controlled          Department of Transport and Main Roads as land required for the                Refer to the Code Table Reponses within
roads.                                           planned upgrade of a state-controlled road.                                    the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                                prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                 Note: Land required for the planned upgrade of a state-controlled road
                                                                                                                                Appendix C.
                                                 is identified in the DA mapping system.
                                                 OR
                                                 AO19.2 Development is sited and designed so that permanent
                                                 buildings, structures, infrastructure, services or utilities are not located
                                                 on land identified by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as
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                                               land required for the planned upgrade of a state-controlled road.

                                               OR all of the following acceptable outcomes apply:
                                               AO19.3 Structures and infrastructure located on land identified by the
                                               Department of Transport and Main Roads as land required for the
                                               planned upgrade of a state-controlled road are able to be readily
                                               relocated or removed without materially affecting the viability or
                                               functionality of the development.
                                               AND
                                               AO19.4 Vehicular access for the development is consistent with the
                                               function and design of the planned upgrade of the state-controlled
                                               road.
                                               AND
                                               AO19.5 Development does not involve filling and excavation of, or
                                               material changes to, land required for a planned upgrade to a state-
                                               controlled road.
                                               AND
                                               AO19.6 Land is able to be reinstated to the pre-development condition
                                               at the completion of the use.
Network impacts
PO20 Development does not result in a          No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                                     Complies
worsening of operating conditions on the                                                                                The proposed development will not
state-controlled road network.                                                                                          adversely affect the operating conditions of
                                                                                                                        the road network.
PO21 Development does not impose traffic       AO21.1 The layout and design of the development directs traffic          Complies
loadings on a state-controlled road which      generated by the development to the local road network.                  The site is access via a major local road –
could be accommodated on the local road                                                                                 Diamond Street.
network




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Applicable Development and Overlay Codes
The proposed development has been assessed against the below Development Codes where applicable.
 •       Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code,
 •       Business Uses Code,
 •       Residential Uses Code, and
 •       Driveways and Carparking Code.



Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code

The proposed mixed-use precinct has been assessed against the relevant Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions prescribed within the below Tables of the
Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code:
     •    Table 6.12 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality, and
     •    Table 6.16 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Business Centre Zone.



                   Performance outcomes                                         Acceptable outcomes                               Proposed Development

                                               Table 6.12 —Specific Outcomes for the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality
 6.8 Effects of use
 Amenity                                                      No solution provided.                                     Complies
 O1 Uses are located, designed and operated to avoid                                                                    The buildings have been appropriately sited
 significant adverse changes to the light, air quality,                                                                 as to reduce any perceived acoustic and
 noise, accessibility or other conditions enjoyed by users                                                              visual impacts. The side and rear setbacks
 of associated, adjoining or nearby uses.                                                                               are to be will be landscaped. Additionally, a
                                                                                                                        fencing is proposed along the western and
                                                                                                                        eastern boundaries to mitigate any
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                                                                                    perceived noise and light pollution
                                                                                    generated from the proposed
                                                                                    development.
Scenic amenity                                              No solution provided.   Complies
O2 Important scenic vistas including those to and from                              The proposal is within the prescribed
Mt Cooroy, Mt Tinbeerwah and Black Mountain are                                     height limits and will not negatively impact
protected and uninterrupted to maintain aesthetic and                               upon the scenic amenity of the adjoining
cultural values of the natural landscape                                            land uses.
Major road network                                          No solution provided.   Complies
O3 The function of, and visual amenity and character                                The proposed development has been
surrounding the, major road network, including                                      oriented to address the street (Diamond
Diamond St, Cooroy–Noosa Road, Belli Creek Road and                                 Street). The proposed palette and
Lake Macdonald Drive is protected and enhanced                                      architectural design is suitable for the
                                                                                    location and positively contribute to the
                                                                                    visual amenity and streetscape of Diamond
                                                                                    Street.

                                                                                    The proposed landscaping features
                                                                                    statement and lush plantings suitable for
                                                                                    the location. The plantings have been
                                                                                    designed to create an inviting entry to the
                                                                                    development and positively contributes to
                                                                                    the visual amenity and streetscape
                                                                                    character of Diamond Street and Diamond
                                                                                    Lane.
Laneways                                                    No solution provided.   Complies
O4 Uses do not diminish the ability of laneways to—                                 The proposal will not result in any change
a) relieve traffic on streets;                                                      to the current access and use of Diamond
b) provide convenient and safe rear access to premises;                             Lane.
and
c) add to the heritage character of Cooroy;
AND
O5 Access for new uses is only taken off a laneway          No solution provided.   Complies
where upgrading works are carried out to the laneway                                No vehicular access from Diamond Land is
to enable the laneway to accommodate the anticipated                                proposed. A pedestrian link from the site to
levels of traffic.                                                                  the Cooroy Bowls Club has been

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                                                                                                                          incorporated into the design.
6.9 Built form
Density O6                                                  No solution provided.                                         Complies
The density of development within the site area—                                                                          The proposal includes the provision of four
a) is compatible with surrounding development; and                                                                        (4) 2-bedroom small dwelling units.
b) does not exceed—                                                                                                       On accordance with Part 2 of the Noosa
     i. For the Semi-Attached Housing Zone–1 dwelling                                                                     Plan 2018, each proposed dwelling unit has
unit per 400m2 of site area with a maximum population                                                                     a rate of occupancy of 2.4 persons.
density of 100 persons per hectare;
    ii. For the Attached Housing Zone– maximum                                                                            The total proposed population density for
population density of 100 persons per hectare; and                                                                        the site is 9.6 persons and is within the
    iii. For the Business Centre Zone– maximum                                                                            prescribed maximum for the Business
population density of 100 persons per hectare                                                                             Centre Zone.
    iv. For the Community Services Zone maximum
population density of 320 persons per hectare
exclusively for the purposes of Residential Aged Care
and 160 persons per hectare for any other form of
Retirement & Special needs housing; and
c) has a low site impact to enhance the opportunity to
maintain natural site characteristics such as native
vegetation and natural landforms.
Height                                                      S7.1 Buildings and other structures have a maximum            Complies
O7 Buildings and other structures—                          building height of—                                           The overall maximum height of the
a) are low rise and present a building height consistent    a) if in the Rural or Rural Settlement Zone—8m, or 9m where   proposal is 7.38 metres as illustrated in
with structures on adjoining and surrounding premises;      the pitched roof but no other part of the building or         drawing 18043-DA04) within Appendix A,
b) have a maximum building height of 2 storeys;             structure exceeds 8m; or                                      and is within the permitted maximum.
c) do not visually dominate the street, surrounding         b) if in the Open Space Recreation Zone and used for an
spaces or the existing skyline;                             indoor sporting complex—11m
d) preserve the amenity of surrounding land uses;           c) if in the Industry Zone—10m;
e) respect the scale of existing vegetation; and            d) in all other zones—8m.
f) respond to the topography of the site by avoiding
extensive excavation and filling.
Setbacks                                                    S8.1 Buildings and structures comply with the minimum         Partially Complies
O8 Buildings and other structures are appropriately         setbacks identified in Schedule 1 - Minimum Boundary          The proposed development complies with
designed and sited to—                                      Setbacks.                                                     3 of the prescribed minimum boundary
a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as                                                                   setbacks. The proposal is seeking a
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preserve the visual and acoustic privacy of adjoining and                            relaxation for the eastern boundary
nearby properties;                                                                   setback.
b) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the
proposed building from adjoining uses;                                               The land adjacent to the subject site on the
c) allow for landscaping to be provided between                                      east is zoned as Detached Housing.
buildings; and                                                                       However, for in excess of 20 years the
d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings                           Cooroy Veterinary Clinic has been
and landscape elements within the street.                                            operating from this site (Lot 706 on C5602).
                                                                                     Giving consideration to the foreseeable
                                                                                     rezoning of the subject site with the
                                                                                     finalisation of the New Noosa Plan and with
                                                                                     regards to the existing neighbouring
                                                                                     commercial uses, the proposed setback
                                                                                     relaxation will not result in any significant
                                                                                     adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by
                                                                                     the surrounding land uses.
Site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio                  No solution provided.   Complies
O9 The site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio of                                The proposed mixed-use precinct is located
buildings and other roofed structures—                                               on a site that is appropriate for the use and
a) results in a building scale that is compatible with                               is consistent with surrounding uses.
surrounding development;                                                             The proposed development is of a scale
b) does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent                                which is responsive to the local vernacular
properties, roads or other areas in the vicinity of the                              and country context of the Cooroy locality.
site;
c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation and                                The architectural and landscaping designs
allows for soft landscaping between buildings;                                       are suitable for the location and positively
d) allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor                              contribute to the visual amenity and
recreation, entertainment, clothes drying and other site                             streetscape of Diamond Street.
facilities; and                                                                      The proposed mixed use development will
e) facilitates onsite stormwater management and                                      connect to the existing infrastructure
vehicular access.                                                                    including Council’s reticulated water,
                                                                                     electricity, and sewer supply.
O10 Site cover does not exceed—                              No solution provided.   Not Applicable
a) for a class 1 or class 10a building within the Detached                           The site is located in the Business Centre
Housing Zone, —                                                                      Zone (future rezoning).
   i for a single storey building - 50%; or
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    ii for a building of 2 or more storeys - 50% on the
ground floor and 30% for the upper storey(s), or 40% for
all storeys for a building of 2 or more storeys;
b) for other classes within the Detached Housing Zone -
40%;
c) for the Semi-Attached Housing Zone—40%; or
d) for the Attached Housing Zone—40%
e) for the Community Services Zone—50%
O11 For Multiple Housing Type 2 buildings have a             No solution provided.                                           Not Applicable
maximum plot ratio of 0.45:1.                                                                                                The proposal does not include Multiple
                                                                                                                             Housing Type 2.
O12 For Multiple housing Type 3 or 4, Visitor                No solution provided.                                           Complies
accommodation Type 4, or the accommodation unit                                                                              For the Business Centre Zone– maximum
component of an Entertainment and dining business                                                                            population density of 100 persons/hectare.
Type 3—maximum gross floor area is equivalent to the                                                                         The maximum GFA for Multiple Housing
maximum allowable population in persons multiplied by                                                                        Type 4 component is 4,000m2.
40m2                                                                                                                         The proposal includes four (4) small
                                                                                                                             dwelling units, with a total 320m2 of GFA.
O13 For the Business Centre Zone plot ratio does not         No solution provided.                                           Complies
exceed—                                                                                                                      A maximum of 1,909m2 GFA is permitted
a) 0.8:1 for site areas up to and including 2,000m2 ; and                                                                    for the site. The proposed commercial
b) 0.3:1 for the balance of a site over 2,000m2 .                                                                            offices and convenience supermarket GFA
                                                                                                                             totals 697m2.
Flooding and drainage                                        S14.1 For new buildings or structures or additions of more      Complies
O14 Buildings and other works are designed and sited         than 50m2 gross floor area to an existing building or           Refer to drawing 18043-DA03 within
to—                                                          structure, floor levels for habitable rooms are—                Appendix A for details regarding floor and
a) provide flood free access to premises and flood free      a) for areas where minimum floor levels are available—not       building heights.
habitable areas;                                             less than the specified level;
b) allow only minor, short term and infrequent flooding      b) for areas where flood modelling is available—a minimum
of non-habitable areas;                                      of 300mm above the modelled flood level; and
c) ensure carparking areas can be adequately drained;        c) for areas where flood modelling is not available, a
d) ensure drainage does not adversely impact upon            minimum of 300mm above the highest known flood level;
other premises; and                                          AND
e) ensure filling or excavation does not adversely impact    S14.2 Where Council infrastructure is available—                Complies
upon other premises by—                                      a) any drainage (including buildings and yards) flows to that   The proposed development will be
   i. causing ponding of water on the site or nearby land;   infrastructure; and                                             connected to Council’s existing

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    ii. increasing flooding, which adversely affects the      b) the infrastructure has the capacity to accept any              infrastructure.
safety or use of any land upstream and downstream;            additional loading; AND
and                                                           S14.3 Car parking and maneuvering areas are constructed at        Complies
  iii. adversely affecting the flow of water in any           a level that permits the parking area to drain from the site by   The carparking area has been designed as
overland flow path.                                           gravity means, without the need for mechanical pumping; or        to drain to Council’s existing stormwater
                                                                                                                                infrastructure.
                                                              S14.4 Basements for residential uses have flood immunity          Not Applicable
                                                              above the 1%AEP defined flood event where alternative             A basement carpark is not proposed.
                                                              means to mechanical pumping are used to achieve such
                                                              immunity;
                                                              or
                                                              S14.5 Basements for non-residential uses have flood               Not Applicable
                                                              immunity above the 1%AEP defined flood event that may be          The subject site is not affected by Council’s
                                                              achieved by means of mechanical pumping where the                 flood overlay.
                                                              mechanical feature is installed with adequate holding tanks
                                                              and an alternative back up power source.
Sloping sites                                                 S15.1 Buildings are of split level design that step down the      Not Applicable
O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are            slope or have a suspended floor construction; (See Figure 6.1     The subject site is of level ground.
designed to maximise the use of natural slope and             below) AND
minimise the need for cut and fill.                           S15.2 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth; AND                   Not Applicable
                                                                                                                                No large quantities of cut and/or fill are
                                                                                                                                proposed.
                                                              S15.3 The distance between the ground and the lowest part         Not Applicable
                                                              of the floor of the building does not exceed 3m                   No under croft spaces / under buildings are
                                                                                                                                proposed.
Roof form                                                     S16.1 With the exception of industrial buildings the main         Complies
O16 Roof forms—                                               roof of the building has a roof pitch no less than 12 degrees     The proposal incorporates flat and pitches
a) contribute positively to the local skyline;                and has minimum 600mm eaves to at least 75% of the                rooves, and eaves of 650-750mm to the
b) complement the low rise character of the locality;         perimeter of the building; AND                                    western building.
c) use simple traditional roof designs, such as hipped,       S16.2 Building and structures do not include rooftop              Not Applicable
gabled or skillion; and                                       terraces.                                                         No rooftop terraces are proposed.
d) do not create opportunities for residents to overlook
the private open space areas of neighbouring properties
Public transport node                                         S17.1 A public transport node is located within Cooroy as         Complies
O17 An accessible and safe public transport node is           identified in Schedule 5 on Map 1                                 The site is well connected with major
established and operated within Cooroy that—                                                                                    transport infrastructure (Cooroy Train
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a) links public transport services to other centres and                                                                     Station) and active transport facilities
destinations throughout the Sunshine Coast; and                                                                             within close proximity.
b) forms part of an integrated transport network that is
accessible via pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
6.10 Environment, conservation and recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values                                                                                    Complies
O18 There are no significant adverse effects on                                                                             The subject site is clear of any vegetation of
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna habitat,                                                                     environmental significance. Plantings will
landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage                                                                       be in accordance with Council’s guidelines
values, including those related to—                                                                                         and have been designed to capture run-off
a) changes to natural drainage;                                                                                             from the site.
b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
c) management of landslide and fire risk;                                                                                   Waste will be appropriately managed and
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off site;                                                                         treated on site.
e) unmanaged public access;                                                                                                 The proposed mixed use development will
f) effluent disposal;                                                                                                       connect to the existing infrastructure
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and                                                                              including Council’s reticulated water,
h) disturbance of buildings and features, including                                                                         electricity, and sewer supply.
natural features, of cultural heritage significance.
                                                                                                                            No overlay triggers are mapped on
                                                                                                                            Council’s Enterprise Mapping System.
Open space network                                           S19.1 Open space corridors and existing native vegetation in   Not Applicable
O19 An integrated open space network is established,         areas indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 3 are protected from       The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
enhanced and protected throughout the locality to—           fragmentation and encroachment by development.                 eastern business centre.
a) provide for both passive and active recreational
pursuits;
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and
horse riders;
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential development;
AND
O20 The open space network links—                            S20.1 Open space corridors and existing native vegetation in   Not Applicable
a) forests including parts of Tewantin and Ringtail State    areas indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 3 are protected from       The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
Forests;                                                     fragmentation and encroachment by development.                 eastern business centre.
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b) the catchment of Lake Macdonald;
c) the vegetated ranges of the sub-coastal escarpment in
the north, south, and east of the locality; and
d) the riparian corridors of the Six-Mile and Ringtail
Creeks and their tributaries.
Noosa Trail Network                                         S21.1 Development includes linkages to or between existing        Not Applicable
O21 A comprehensive network of bridle trails and            or future components of the Noosa Trail Network, as               The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
pedestrian and bicycle linkages is established, enhanced    indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 2; AND                              eastern business centre.
and protected incorporating road reserves, State            S21.2 Development does not have an adverse impact on the          Not Applicable
forests, Council owned land and private lands consistent    access functions of the Noosa Trail Network, as indicated in      The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
with the lifestyle and outdoor recreation needs of          Schedule 5 – Map 2, including severing of existing or future      eastern business centre.
Noosa’s residents and visitors;                             linkages;
                                                            OR
                                                            S21.3 Alternative linkages to those indicated in Schedule 5 –     Not Applicable
                                                            Map 2 are provided;                                               The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
                                                            AND                                                               eastern business centre.
                                                            S21.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trail Network are designed and        Not Applicable
                                                            constructed in accordance with— a) Australian Standard            The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
                                                            2156.1 Walking Tracks Part 1: Classification and Signage to a     eastern business centre.
                                                            minimum of a Class 4 Standard; and b) Australian Standard
                                                            2156.2 Walking Tracks Part 2: Infrastructure Design;
O22 The Noosa Trail Network in the locality is supported    S22.1 No solution provided                                        Not Applicable
by overnight camping facilities, home hosted                                                                                  The subject site is located within Cooroy’s
accommodation and signage, allowing local residents                                                                           eastern business centre.
and visitors to experience the natural values of the area
and to access key destinations including—
a) the town of Cooroy;
b) Lake Macdonald;
c) the Botanic Gardens; and
d) State forests, conservation parks and other recreation
facilities in the locality
Pedestrian and bicycle pathways                             S23.1 Pedestrian and bicycle pathways are provided and            Complies
O23 Safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle              retained where indicated in the Priority Infrastructure Plan in   No alterations to the existing pedestrian
pathways are provided and retained between and              Part 15;                                                          and bicycle pathways are proposed.
around key destinations, including— a) between Cooroy       AND
and Tewantin; b) between Cooroy and the Noosa               S23.2 Contributions toward pedestrian and bicycle pathways        Not Applicable
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Botanical Gardens; and c) within and around the town of       are provided in accordance with the Priority Infrastructure   The subject site is serviced by the existing
Cooroy.                                                       Plan in Part 15.                                              active transport infrastructures.

Protection of Lake Macdonald water supply                     S24.1 Within the Lake Macdonald catchment area shown on       Not Applicable
O24 Development does not adversely impact on the              Natural Resources Overlay Map OM3.5, buildings and other      The subject site is located within Corooy’s
Lake Macdonald water supply.                                  structures are not located below 98.5m AHD. No solution       eastern business centre.
AND                                                           provided.
O25 The number and location of access points to               S25.1 No solution provided                                    Not Applicable
watercourses is controlled and managed to prevent                                                                           The subject site is located within Corooy’s
adverse impacts on water quality in Lake Macdonald;                                                                         eastern business centre.
AND
O26 Key nodes are established and appropriately               S26.1 No solution provided                                    Not Applicable
managed at the following locations and include facilities                                                                   The subject site is located within Corooy’s
such as parking and picnic areas—                                                                                           eastern business centre.
a) the northern part of the lake, in the vicinity of the
water treatment plant, scouts and fish hatchery;
b) the western part of the lake in conjunction with the
Botanic Gardens and associated picnic areas; and
c) the eastern part of the lake, in the vicinity of the Old
Tinbeerwah School Park.
AND
O27 Treatment and disposal of waste water does not            S27.1 No solution provided                                    Complies
have any detrimental impact on Noosa’s major water                                                                          The proposed mixed use development will
storage and supply - Lake Macdonald                                                                                         connect to the existing infrastructure
                                                                                                                            including Council’s reticulated water,
                                                                                                                            stormwater management, and sewer
                                                                                                                            supply.

                                           Table 6.16 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Business Centre Zone
6.20 Consistent uses
O46 The following defined uses and use classes are            No solution provided.                                         Complies
consistent uses and are located in the Business Centre                                                                      The proposal comprises five (5) Offices
Zone—                                                                                                                       (Business - Type 1), one (1) convenience
a) Commercial business;                                                                                                     supermarket (Retail Business Type 2 Shop
b) Entertainment and dining business;                                                                                       & Salon), and four (4) x residential units
c) Retail business;                                                                                                         (Multiple Housing - Type 4 – small dwelling
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d) Education Types 3 or 4;                                                          units).
e) Emergency service;
f) Wellbeing Type 2;
g) Service and utility Type 1;
h) Transport Types 1 or 2;
i) Ancillary dwelling unit;
j) Multiple Housing Type 4 consisting of small dwelling
units and part of a mixed use development; and
k) Visitor accommodation Type 4
6.21 Inconsistent uses
O47 The following defined uses and use classes are          No solution provided.   Complies
inconsistent uses and are not located in the Business                               The proposal does not include any uses
Centre Zone—                                                                        which are inconsistent.
a) All Agricultural Uses;
b) Home-based business;
c) Industrial business;
d) Education Types 1 or 2;
e) Open space Types;
f) Wellbeing Type 1, 3 or 4;
g) Service and utility Type 2, 3 or 4;
h) Transport Types 3 or 4;
i) Detached house;
j) Community residence;
k) Multiple housing if not Type 4 consisting of small
dwelling units and part of a mixed use development;
and
l) Visitor accommodation Types 1, 2 or 3
6.22 Effects of use
Amenity                                                     No solution provided.   Complies
O48 Cooroy business centre maintains its vibrant                                    The proposed development has been
country town character through— a) wide streets with                                oriented to address the street (Diamond
on-street parking;                                                                  Street) and makes a positive statement and
b) strip style development;                                                         contributes to the streetscape.
c) paved outdoor meeting and dining areas;
d) space for public art on footpaths; and
e) pedestrian friendly low-speed traffic environment.
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Neighbouring residential uses                               No solution provided.                                             Complies
O49 Buildings and structures adjacent to land in a                                                                            The land adjacent to the subject site on the
residential zone have—                                                                                                        east is zoned as Detached Housing.
a) a domestic scale, with building size and landscaped                                                                        However, for in excess of 20 years the
setbacks consistent with that for development in the                                                                          Cooroy Veterinary Clinic has been
residential zone; and                                                                                                         operating from this site (Lot 706 on C5602).
b) no night time business operations.
                                                                                                                              During the process of the new Noosa
                                                                                                                              planning scheme, discussions were had in
                                                                                                                              regards to rezoning the site and
                                                                                                                              surrounding lands to be included within the
                                                                                                                              Business Centre Zone.

                                                                                                                              The proposal does not negatively impact
                                                                                                                              upon the established surrounding retail and
                                                                                                                              commercial uses and is consistent with the
                                                                                                                              nature, scale and type of use envisaged in
                                                                                                                              the location.
Mixed use development                                       S50.1 Where multiple housing (small dwelling units) or            Complies
O50 Uses on the ground floor contribute to the function     ancillary dwelling units are incorporated, residential uses are   Four (4) small dwelling units are proposed
of the business centre. AND                                 not located on the ground floor but are located above             above five (5) office tenancies.
                                                            business or community uses.
                                                            S50.2 Visitor accommodation may be located at the ground          Not Applicable
                                                            floor but is designed and located so as to ensure the privacy     Visitor accommodation is not proposed.
                                                            of guests without detracting from the centre’s streetscape.
                                                            S50.3 Where visitor accommodation incorporates business           Not Applicable
                                                            uses such as a restaurant, function room or tour booking          Visitor accommodation is not proposed.
                                                            service such facilities are located at the front of the ground    Five (5) office tenancies and one (1)
                                                            floor so as to reinforce the interactive streetscape.             convenience supermarket is proposed for
                                                                                                                              the ground floor.
                                                            S50.4 Separate identifiable residential entrances are             Complies
                                                            provided for any residential uses.                                A stair case leading to a balcony is provided
                                                            AND                                                               for residents to access each small dwelling
                                                                                                                              unit. The staircase is accessed via the rear
                                                                                                                              carparking. Direct access from Diamond
                                                                                                                              Street is not provided.

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O51 Residents do not compete with customers for            S51.1 Resident carparking is limited to one space per          Complies
carparking spaces.                                         dwelling unit or accommodation unit.                           One carparking space has been provided
                                                           and                                                            for each small dwelling unit.
                                                           S51.2 Resident carparking is not located in the road reserve   Complies
                                                           or between the residential or business building and the        All visitor, staff and resident carparking is
                                                           principal street frontage                                      provided at the rear of the site. Carparking
                                                                                                                          will be identified where appropriate.
Pedestrian connectivity                                    No solution provided.                                          Complies
O52 Pedestrian connectivity between Business Uses,                                                                        A pedestrian pathway and line markings for
Community Uses, recreation areas and public open                                                                          a crossing over Diamond Lane are
space, on both sides of the railway line, is enhanced.                                                                    proposed.
6.23 Built form
Streetscape                                                S53.1 Ground floor premises provide a minimum of 50% Complies
O53 Buildings and structures within Cooroy’s Business      transparent glazing to shopfronts to create active building On the lower level of the western pavilion
Centre—                                                    fronts.                                                     large glass windows create light filled and
a) are a mixture of original lowset timber frame                                                                       welcoming offices.
buildings and compatible new buildings;
b) are lowset single or double storey with second                                                                         The proposed development is of a scale
storeys set back from the property frontage;                                                                              which is responsive to the local vernacular
c) are consistent in bulk and scale to buildings on                                                                       and country context of the Cooroy locality.
adjacent premises;
d) incorporate awnings, supported by timber posts, with                                                                   A number of architectural features are
intimate pedestrian spaces below awnings;                                                                                 proposed including decorative
e) mount signage above awnings on parapet walls; and                                                                      balustrading, feature face brick facades,
f) incorporate transparent glazed shop fronts that add                                                                    horizontal and vertical cladding, window
interest to the street;                                                                                                   screens, and clerestory windows.
AND
O54 Buildings are compatible with existing buildings       S54.1 No solution provided                                     Complies
including Federation and Art Deco styles, without                                                                         Vertical and horizontal architectural
necessarily mimicking such styles, through—                                                                               articulation has been integrated with
a) roofs generally concealed behind parapet walls and                                                                     extensive landscaping treatments to create
not seen from the street;                                                                                                 a built form that presents well to Diamond
b) the main entrance visually emphasised in the centre                                                                    Street and enhances the streetscape
of the ground floor façade;                                                                                               character. The incorporation of brick,
c) detailing and articulation for horizontal emphasis                                                                     timber cladding and tin materials are a
including awnings, parapet walls and first floor                                                                          reflection of the Cooroy locality and
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balconies; and                                                                                                              country context.
d) signage befitting the architectural integrity of the
building;
AND
O55 New uses make use of existing buildings with              S55.1 No solution provided                                    Not Applicable
limited external modifications;                                                                                             The site is constrained by a sewer line that
AND                                                                                                                         is located 22 metres from the eastern
                                                                                                                            boundary. The proposal incorporates a
                                                                                                                            design which has addressed this constraint.
                                                                                                                            The existing detached residential dwelling,
                                                                                                                            shed, commercial building and informal
                                                                                                                            gavel carpark structures are not
                                                                                                                            appropriate for the proposed development.

                                                                                                                            The architectural plans (Appendix A)
                                                                                                                            illustrate a contemporary, architecturally
                                                                                                                            designed development with building
                                                                                                                            articulation and variation in building
                                                                                                                            materials and architectural treatments
O56 Carparking does not visually dominate the                 S56.1 No solution provided                                    Complies
streetscape.                                                                                                                A vehicular crossover from Diamond Street
                                                                                                                            permits access to the carparking at the rear
                                                                                                                            of the site.
Corner sites                                                  No solution provided.                                         Not Applicable
O57 Buildings on corner sites are street focal points and                                                                   The subject site is not a corner site.
are designed to contribute to defining the street
intersection, including the use of interesting or
decorative features or building elements.
Pedestrian environment                                        S58.1 Street awnings—                                         Partially Complies
O58 Street awnings— a) provide for a feeling of               a) are provided along the full frontage of the building and   Refer to the architectural plans prepared by
enclosure, human scale and a “sense of place” for             cover the footpath;                                           Verve Building Design within Appendix A.
pedestrians; and b) contribute positively to the              b) are set back 1m from the kerb;                             Awnings have been integrated into the
character and streetscape of Cooroy; AND                      c) are water proof;                                           design where appropriate as an aesthetic
                                                              d) are cantilevered;                                          treatment and means of sheltering
                                                              e) include timber posts set back not less than 1m from the    pedestrians.
                                                              kerb                                                          The convenience supermarket has been
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                                                           f) use an awning slope of within 15 degrees of adjacent     fitted with an awning to the front and side
                                                           awnings; and                                                of the building.
                                                           g) are no more than 500mm higher or lower than adjacent     Awnings to the commercial offices and
                                                           awnings that are less than 2m away; and                     above dwelling units great a variety of
                                                           h) are designed and constructed to allow for the            depths and create visual interest.
                                                           unencumbered growth of existing street trees; or
                                                           i) are no higher than 3m in height                          The proposed architectural design is
                                                                                                                       reflective of the site’s country setting and
                                                                                                                       presents a modern, elegant and attractive
                                                                                                                       built form.
O59 Pedestrian amenity and safety is enhanced through      S59.1 No solution provided                                  Complies
soft and hard landscaping;                                                                                             The proposed landscaping features
AND                                                                                                                    statement and lush plantings suitable for
                                                                                                                       the location. The plantings have been
                                                                                                                       designed to create an inviting entry to the
                                                                                                                       development and positively contribute to
                                                                                                                       the visual amenity and streetscape
                                                                                                                       character of Diamond Street and Diamond
                                                                                                                       Lane.
O60 Pedestrian safety and convenience is not               S60.1 No additional driveways are created on Maple Street   Complies
threatened or reduced by additional vehicular              or Emerald Street.                                          The vehicular crossover over Diamond
driveways.                                                                                                             Street has been design with regard to
                                                                                                                       pedestrian safety. Landscaping treatments
                                                                                                                       are also mindful of vehicle and pedestrian
                                                                                                                       movement.




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Business Uses Code

The proposed mixed-use precinct has been assessed against the relevant Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions prescribed within the below Tables of the
Business Uses Code:
   •   Table 14.8 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for all Business Uses, and
   •   Table 14.10 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for Entertainment & Dining Business or Retail Business Types 1 or 2.


                    Specific Outcomes                                              Probable Solutions                                   Proposed Development

                                                                      Table 14-8 For all Business Uses
 14.16 Effects of use
 Electricity infrastructure                                   S18.1 No solution provided                                       Complies
 O18 The development does not adversely impact on                                                                              The proposal will not negatively impact
 existing or future electricity supply infrastructure; AND                                                                     upon Council’s existing infrastructure. The
                                                                                                                               development has been designed to relate
                                                                                                                               to its subtropical location.
 O19 All uses and works maintain an adequate safe             S19.1 Development for uses adjacent to or within 50m of an       Not Applicable
 distance from electrical infrastructure including            existing electricity substation incorporates noise attenuation   The subject site is not within close
 substations, overhead powerlines, power poles and            measures to mitigate noise impacts; AND                          proximity of an existing electricity
 transformers.                                                                                                                 substation.
                                                              S19.2 Buildings and structures (including swimming pools,        Not Applicable
                                                              sheds, tennis courts and outbuildings) are not constructed       The subject site is not within close
                                                              under overhead electricity transmission lines, or within         proximity of an existing transmission lines
                                                              electricity easements                                            or electricity easements.
 Noise                                                        No solution provided.                                            Complies
 O20 Development is designed and sited to avoid noise                                                                          The proposed mixed0use precinct is
 emissions that unreasonably diminish the amenity of the                                                                       located on a site that is appropriate for the
 area or surrounding uses                                                                                                      use and is consistent with surrounding
                                                                                                                               uses. The proposed use is unlikely to have
                                                                                                                               any adverse impacts on the adjoining uses
                                                                                                                               and natural environment, and is compatible

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                                                                                                                               with the existing surrounding uses.

                                                                                                                               Additionally, established and dense
                                                                                                                               plantings and fencing treatments will be
                                                                                                                               used to boarder the site and act as visual
                                                                                                                               and acoustic barriers.
Mechanical plant and equipment and storage areas             S21.1 Mechanical plant and equipment are—                         Complies
O21 Mechanical plant and equipment (including air            a) located more than 2m from any property boundary; b)            The storage and treatment of waste will be
conditioning equipment) and storage areas are designed       where located at ground level, screened by fencing 1.5m in        screened from residents, staff and
and located to—                                              height or dense vegetation of at least 1.5m in width              clientele.
a) avoid adverse visual impacts when viewed from the         incorporating grouped trees and shrubs with maximum               All plant and equipment will be
street and adjoining properties; and                         separation distance of 1m measured from the centre of the         appropriately located and masked from
b) visually integrate with the building design.              tree or scrub; and                                                view through landscaping and/or fencing
                                                             c) are visually integrated into the line and plane of the         treatments.
                                                             building and roof design and do not project beyond the
                                                             height or width of the building when viewed from the street
                                                             and adjoining properties; AND
                                                             S21.2 For Industrial business and Retail business Type 3,         Not Applicable
                                                             materials stored outside of a building do not exceed 4m in        A mixed- use precinct including 5 x Business
                                                             height or half the height of the on-site buildings whichever is   Type 1 Offices, 1 x Retail Business Type 2
                                                             the greater.                                                      Shop & Salon, and 4 x Multiple Housing
                                                                                                                               Type 4 Units is proposed.
Safety and security                                          S22.1 Boundaries are identified by such means as—                 Complies
O22 All property boundaries are clearly identifiable with    a) fencing; or                                                    The site’s side perimeters will be fenced
public and private spaces clearly defined.                   b) changes in surface materials or levels; or                     and established plantings will be used to
                                                             c) landscape treatments; AND                                      boarder the site.
                                                             S22.2 Loading and storage areas are well lit or can be locked     Complies
                                                             after hours                                                       The loading and storage area to the rear of
                                                                                                                               the convenience supermarket is well lit and
                                                                                                                               secured.
O23 All premises and access routes are clearly               S23.1 All premises are identified by the provision of the         Complies
identifiable to all persons, particularly emergency          street number in a prominent location, preferably near the        The proposed development has been
services personnel.                                          site entry, (i.e. on the kerb or letterbox or by signage on the   oriented to address the street (Diamond
                                                             building or site).                                                Street) – refer to Architectural renderings
                                                                                                                               in Appendix A.
                                                                                                                               Statement landscaping treatments have

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                                                                                                                               been incorporated at the entry of the
                                                                                                                               development to create a positive
                                                                                                                               streetscape appeal and visual interest.
O24 All building entries are designed to be obvious and     S24.1 The number of entrances and exits are limited and            Complies
easily identifiable.                                        main building entrances/exits are located at the front of the      The site is accessed via a vehicle crossover
                                                            site, in view of the street. Where this is not possible, due to    on Diamond Street (left in, left out).
                                                            site or existing building constraints, a well defined path is
                                                            provided to the entrance/exit; AND
                                                            S24.2 All entrances/exits to buildings, are well lit and signed,   Complies
                                                            and signage includes hours of operation; AND                       All appropriate locations will be well lit with
                                                                                                                               sufficient signage to direct residents, staff,
                                                                                                                               clientele and visitors.
                                                            S24.3 Entrances/exits are located to provide a direct link to      Complies
                                                            driveways and carparking areas; AND                                The site is accessed via a vehicle crossover
                                                                                                                               on Diamond Street (left in, left out).

                                                                                                                               The design incorporates a delivery and
                                                                                                                               turning bay areas adjacent to the
                                                                                                                               convenience supermarket.
                                                            S24.4 Recessed doorways are avoided where the recess is of         Complies
                                                            sufficient size to conceal a person. Where recessed                No recessed doorways are proposed.
                                                            doorways are unavoidable, measures are used to enhance
                                                            safety, as follows—
                                                            a) good lighting installed;
                                                            b) strategically placed mirrors installed;
                                                            c) angled approaches provided; or
                                                            d) gates which restrict access provided.
O25 Uses are arranged within buildings and on sites to      S25.1 Windows and main entrances are positioned to allow           Complies
enable external areas to be monitored.                      for casual surveillance.                                           Large windows and glass doors as depicted
                                                                                                                               in Illustrations 1 and 2 create opportunities
                                                                                                                               for casual surveillance by staff and clients.
O26 Communal open space, including congregation and         S26.1 Communal open spaces, including congregation and             Not Applicable
seating areas, is located where it can be monitored.        seating areas are situated where they are in the line of sight     No communal open spaces are proposed.
                                                            of windows, doors and/or balconies of buildings, or can be
                                                            seen from a street or other public space.
O27 Buildings and structures are designed to minimise       S27.1 Buildings or structures that are visible from a public       Complies
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opportunities for vandalism.                                 street or laneway—                                               The proposal does not include a fence
                                                             a) avoid the use of solid fences and blank walls which attract   along the Diamond Street and Diamond
                                                             graffiti. Where solid blank surfaces are unavoidable,            Lane boundaries.
                                                             measures in the form of landscaping, creepers, murals,
                                                             vandal resistant paint, etc are used; b) use toughened glass,
                                                             security screens and other measures (but not including
                                                             security shutters that obscure the view of shopfronts) are
                                                             used in windows which are provided at ground level, to
                                                             deter break and enters; and
                                                             c) use hardy vandal proof materials and antigraffiti paint are
                                                             used in the construction of buildings.
O28 Lighting of appropriate intensities is provided to       S28.1 Lighting of appropriate intensities is provided which      Complies
maximise safety.                                             satisfies the requirements of Australian Standard AS1158:        Appropriate lighting is proposed.
                                                             Public Lighting Code, unless otherwise specified in this Code;
                                                             AND
                                                             S28.2 External lighting of a graduated intensity is provided     Complies
                                                             which starts at a lower level of brightness at the perimeter     Appropriate lighting is proposed.
                                                             of the site and rises to a higher level at the entrance to
                                                             buildings or at the centre of the site; AND
                                                             S28.3 Lighting is directed onto the site and away from           Complies
                                                             neighbouring properties; AND                                     The proposed development is appropriately
                                                                                                                              located and does not alter or increase any
                                                                                                                              perceived light pollution.
                                                             S28.4 Vandal-resistant lighting is used in public and publicly   Complies
                                                             accessible areas.                                                Appropriate lighting will be provided.
O29 Public toilets are designed and constructed to— a)       S29.1 Public toilets are located in high traffic areas; AND      Complies
ensure the safety of all people using them; and b) take                                                                       No public toilets are provided. Facilities are
advantage of informal surveillance from adjoining uses                                                                        to be used by guests and staff and have
and activities, discouraging non-legitimate uses.                                                                             been appropriately sited.
                                                             S29.2 Features that may legitimise loitering, such as seating    Not Applicable
                                                             or public telephones are not located within 20m of toilet        The proposal does not include any areas
                                                             entrances; AND                                                   that would promote loitering.
                                                             S29.3 Entrances to public toilets are visible from the street,   Not Applicable
                                                             footpath and other activity areas on the site or adjoining       No public toilets are provided.
                                                             sites.
O30 Premises have accessibility to public transport.         S30.1 Safe and convenient pathway access is provided from        Complies
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                                                            the site to link to existing pathway networks that services         The site is serviced by Council’s existing
                                                            public transport facilities; OR                                     pedestrian pathway network and no
                                                                                                                                alteration is proposed.
                                                            S30.2 Direct pathway access is provided to the public               Not Applicable
                                                            transport facility if the facility is contained on site or within   Existing pedestrian infrastructure connects
                                                            50m from the property boundary.                                     the site to existing public transport
                                                                                                                                infrastructure.
O31 Business Uses are designed and constructed to            S31.1 Safe and convenient cycle access to and from the site        Complies
encourage users of the development to access the site        from the existing road and bicycle network, and safe               The subject site is services by active
by means of foot or bicycle through provision of             pathway movement within the site is provided; AND                  transport infrastructure (pedestrian
appropriate end of-trip facilities including bicycle parking                                                                    pathways and bicycles lane along Diamond
and shower/change rooms.                                                                                                        Street).
                                                             S31.2 Secure and convenient parking space for bicycles is          Complies
                                                             provided on site in accordance with AS2890.3 Bicycle               Sufficient bicycle parking has been
                                                             Parking Facilities and Figure 14-1 Minimum Requirements            proposed in front of the office buildings,
                                                             for Bicycle Parking; AND                                           and at the rear in the carparking area.
                                                             S31.3 Where at least 5 bicycle parking spaces are required in      Not Applicable
                                                             accordance with Figure 14-1 Minimum Requirements for               The proposed development and its facilities
                                                             Bicycle Parking, end-of-trip cycle facilities are provided at      are to be used only by residents, staff and
                                                             the following rate:                                                clientele.
                                                             a) 1 locker per 2 bicycle parking spaces; and
                                                             b) 1 shower cubicle with ancillary change rooms per 10
                                                             bicycle spaces or part thereof; AND
                                                             S31.4 Bicycle parking spaces and cyclist facilities are            Complies
                                                             designed in accordance with AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic             Sufficient and adequate bicycle facilities are
                                                             Engineering Practice, Part 14 – Bicycles, Section 10; AND          provided on site.
                                                             S31.5 On-site pedestrian facilities such as seating and shade      Complies
                                                             structures are provided in developments for the                    Wide eaves, balconies, large covered areas,
                                                             convenience of persons walking to the site.                        are provided for the users of the site.
Site facilities                                              32.1 Waste storage areas, external storage areas and loading       Complies
O32 Waste storage areas, external storage areas and          docks are situated to the rear of the building or under the        The storage and treatment of waste will be
loading docks do not detract from the visual amenity of      ground; OR                                                         screened from residents, staff and
the streetscape or cause nuisance to adjoining                                                                                  clientele.
properties.                                                                                                                     Waste and vehicle servicing bays are
                                                                                                                                appropriately located and masked from
                                                                                                                                view through landscaping and/or fencing
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                                                                                                                              treatments.
                                                               S32.2 With the exception of the access way, waste storage      Complies
                                                               areas, external storage areas and loading docks are visually   Statement landscaping treatments have
                                                               screened by landscaping or fencing.                            been incorporated at the entry of the
                                                                                                                              development to create a positive
                                                                                                                              streetscape appeal and visual interest.
Environment & heritage values                                  No solution provided.                                          Complies
O33 There are no significant adverse effects on the                                                                           The proposed hostel development does not
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native wildlife, habitats,                                                                  pose adverse impacts upon the ecological
landscape quality, water quality or heritage values,                                                                          or cultural values of Cooroy.
including those related to—
a) changes to natural drainage;                                                                                               The proposal is located on a site that is
b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;                                                                                 appropriate for the use and is consistent
c) management of landslide and fire risk;                                                                                     with surrounding uses.
d) erosion and the transport of sediments offsite;                                                                            The proposed use is unlikely to have any
e) unmanaged public access;                                                                                                   adverse impacts on the adjoining uses and
f) effluent disposal;                                                                                                         natural environment, and is compatible
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and                                                                                with the existing surrounding uses.
h) disturbance of buildings and features, including
natural features, of heritage significance.
                                               Table 14-10 Entertainment & Dining Business or Retail Business Types 1 or 2
14.18 Effects of use
Noise and visual amenity                                       S35.1 For uses involving outdoor courts including tennis       Not Applicable
O35 Uses maintain a satisfactory level of acoustic and         courts, half courts and netball courts—the use complies with   Outdoor courts are not proposed.
visual amenity for surrounding uses.                           the requirements in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis and other
                                                               Courts.
Outdoor dining areas                                           S36.1 Walls to outdoor dining areas are—                       Not Applicable
O36 Outdoor dining areas are designed and located so           a) if facing a roadway or other public area, transparent; b)   No outdoor dining areas are proposed.
that—                                                          not made of flexible, roll-up or drop plastic sheeting; c)
a) structures are aesthetically pleasing and in keeping        separated from the floor and any roof by a minimum vertical
with the existing character of the area, including the         gap of 500mm; and
architecture of the associated building;                       d) if detachable or collapsible, are only used during
b) outdoor dining adds to the landscaped streetscape           inclement weather;
without increasing perceived building bulk;                    AND
c) temporary walls or roofs are stored when not in use         S36.2 Roof, walls or other structures do not extend beyond     Not Applicable
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and secured at all times;                                  the boundaries of the premises;                          No outdoor dining areas are proposed.
d) adequate air movement is available; and                 AND
e) structures do not impede the movement of                S36.3 The outdoor dining area complies with Planning     Not Applicable
pedestrians or vehicles;                                   Scheme Policy PSP14 Outdoor Dining.                      No outdoor dining areas are proposed.
AND
O37 Adequate clearways and head clearance are              S37.1 Roof structures over outdoor dining areas have a   Not Applicable
provided to allow safe movement of users of the            minimum clearance height of 2.1m.                        No outdoor dining areas are proposed.
premises.




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Residential Uses Code

The proposed mixed-use precinct has been assessed against the relevant Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions prescribed within the below Tables of the
Residential Uses Code:
   •   Table 14.24 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for all Residential Uses, and
   •   Table 14.26 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for Multiple housing Type 4 – Conventional.


                Specific Outcomes                                              Probable Solutions                                     Proposed Development

                                                                     Table 14-24 — For All Residential Uses
 14.46 Effects of use
 Electricity supply infrastructure                    S1.1 No solution provided                                            Complies
 O1 The development does not adversely impact                                                                              The proposed duplex complies with the
 on existing or future electricity supply                                                                                  density prescribed for Business Centre Zone
 infrastructure; AND                                                                                                       and the site is serviced by standard
                                                                                                                           community infrastructure.


 O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate safe      S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or within 50m of an            Not Applicable
 distance from electrical infrastructure including    existing electricity substation incorporates noise attenuation       No electrical substations are located within
 substations, overhead powerlines, power poles        measures to mitigate noise impacts; AND                              close proximity to the subject site.
 and transformers.                                    S2.2 Buildings and structures (including swimming pools, sheds,      Complies
                                                      tennis courts or outbuildings) are not constructed under             The mixed-used development will not be
                                                      overhead electricity transmission lines, or within electricity       located under any overhead lines or within
                                                      easements; AND                                                       any easements.
                                                      S2.3 A minimum separation distance is maintained from the            Complies
                                                      electricity transmission line to the closest boundary of habitable   The proposed development complies with
                                                      buildings and child activity areas, as follows—                      the minimum separation distances required.
                                                      a) 20m for transmission lines up to 132kV;
                                                      b) 30m for transmission lines between 133kV and 275kV; and
                                                      c) 40m for transmission lines greater than 275kV
 Water supply and conservation                        S3.1 & S4.1 For a Class 1 building18 other than a Detached house     Not Applicable
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O3 On-site water storage is designed and             , outside a reticulated water service area, a rainwater tank is to    The site is serviced by standard community
operated to support the efficient use of water;      be installed with the following minimum storage capacities— a)        infrastructure including reticulated water
AND                                                  Where no more than 3 bedrooms – 45,000 litres; or b) Where            supply and sewerage.
O4 On-site water storage is adequate for             more than 3 bedrooms – 60,000 litres; AND c) There is to be on        Not Applicable
occupants every day use and fire fighting            the lot a dam, swimming pool or water tank accessible for use by      The site is serviced by standard community
purposes.                                            the fire brigade that contains at least 5,000 litres of water.        infrastructure including reticulated water
                                                                                                                           supply and sewerage.
Erosion and sediment control                         No solution provided.                                                 Complies
O5 Development does not cause erosion or result                                                                            On site water run-off will be captured and
in transport of sediments off-site.                                                                                        treated on site via the landscaped features.
Safety and security                                  S6.1 The building entrance is clearly identifiable and visible from   Complies
O6 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4,            the street, footpath and driveway; AND                                The pedestrian entrance to each unit is
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to                                                                               clearly identifiable.
protect the personal security and safety of          S6.2 The internal path network has clear sightlines to the dwelling   Not Applicable
residents by allowing for natural surveillance.      entry and street access points; AND                                   No internal pathways are proposed.
                                                                                                                           Sufficient lighting will be provided for security
                                                                                                                           and safety.
                                                     S6.3 Visitors have direct access to the entrance without passing      Complies
                                                     through private outdoor living areas.                                 The design includes direct access to the
                                                                                                                           entrance of each unit via the shared balcony.
Emergency access                                     No solution provided.                                                 Complies
O7 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5, site design                                                                         The layout of the precinct results in
and layout ensures efficient access and egress for                                                                         unrestricted vehicle and pedestrian access to
emergency vehicles.                                                                                                        and egress from the site and adjacent uses.
Basement drainage                                    S8.1 Enclosed car parking and manoeuvring areas are constructed       Complies
O8 Buildings and access works are designed and       at a level that permits the parking area to drain from the site by    No enclosed car parking areas are proposed.
sited to protect persons and property in the         gravity means, without the need for mechanical pumping.
event of a flood and power failure.
Separation of incompatible uses                      S9.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away from shared                 Complies
O9 Development is designed to minimise noise         driveways or carparking areas of adjacent dwelling units or           The proposed development has been
carrying between dwelling units or                   accommodation units.                                                  oriented to address the street (Diamond
accommodation units by locating noise sensitive                                                                            Street) and makes a positive statement and
spaces such as bedrooms away from noise                                                                                    contributes to the streetscape.
generating areas of the development, such as
carparking areas or mechanic plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
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Mechanical plant & equipment                       S10.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, including pool and spa          Complies
O10 Mechanical plant and equipment associated      pumps, pool heaters, air-conditioning units and refrigeration         All mechanical plant and equipment will be
with Residential Uses are designed and located so  units are—                                                            concealed from view where practical.
as not have an adverse impact on the visual        a) where located at ground level, screened by fencing 1.5m in
amenity of the site or surrounding areas.          height or dense vegetation of at least 1.5m in width incorporating
                                                   grouped trees and shrubs with maximum separation distance of
                                                   1m measured from the centre of the plant; and
                                                   b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are visually integrated into
                                                   the line and plane of the building and roof design and do not
                                                   project beyond the height or width of the building when viewed
                                                   from the street and adjoining properties.
Ancillary recreation uses                          S11.1 If the use involves ancillary use of outdoor courts including   Not Applicable
O11 Ancillary recreation uses, such as outdoor     tennis courts, half courts and netball courts—the use complies        No ancillary outdoor recreation uses are
tennis courts and half netball courts, do not have with the requirements in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis and Other           proposed.
an adverse effect on the amenity enjoyed by        Courts; AND
users of adjacent or nearby premises nor do they S11.2 Any lit tennis court or sports court is located at least 60m      Not Applicable
cause unreasonable disturbance to local fauna      from the external wall of an existing or approved residential         No tennis or sport courts are proposed.
through light emissions by ensuring that all       dwelling on an adjacent or nearby lot (as measured from the
lighting devices are limited to those designed and centre line of the court); AND
installed to: a) minimise light spillage on        S11.3 The vertical illumination resulting from direct, reflected or   Not Applicable
neighbouring premises; b) preserve an acceptable other incidental light emanating from the site does not exceed 8        No ancillary outdoor recreation uses are
degree of lighting amenity at the neighbouring     lux when measured at any point 1.5m outside the boundary and          proposed.
premises; c) provide covers or shading around      at any level from ground level upward; AND
lights; d) direct lights downwards; e) position    S11.4 Any flood lighting is restricted to the types that give no      Not Applicable
lights away from possibly affected areas; and f)   upward component of light where mounted horizontally (i.e. a          No ancillary outdoor recreation uses are
enable brightness of lights to be adjusted to low  full cut off luminaire).                                              proposed.
levels.
O12 Noise originating from the use of the tennis   S12.1 The court is not used between the hours of 10:00pm and          Not Applicable
court does not have a detrimental effect on the    6:30am the following day.                                             No tennis or sport courts are proposed.
amenity of the area or cause nuisance to
neighbouring residents.
Privacy                                            S13.1 Transparent doors and windows are designed and located          Complies
O13 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4,         so they do not directly face transparent doors or windows or the      The location of windows within the small
building and structures are designed and sited to private open space areas of other dwelling units within 10             dwelling units have been selected as to
ensure the visual privacy of residents of the      metres; AND                                                           protect the privacy of the residents and
development and neighbouring properties is                                                                               adjoining land uses.

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protected.                                            S13.2 Planter boxes, louvre screens, pergolas, landscaping and         Complies
                                                      architectural design of balconies are used to screen the ground        Feature vertical powder coated aluminium
                                                      floor private open space of dwelling units or accommodation            balustrades and horizontal screening prevent
                                                      units from upper level units (refer to Figure 14-3 Privacy             overlooking and protects the privacy of the
                                                      Measures which illustrates how trees, awnings, screens, fences         residents and adjoining properties.
                                                      and planter boxes reduce minimise the ability to directly look into
                                                      neighbouring homes and yards).
Access to Sunlight                                    S14.1 Development does not reduce sunlight to at least 50% of          Complies
O14 For Multiple housing, buildings and               the private open space areas of any adjoining residences to less       The proposed development is appropriately
structures are designed and sited so as not to        to than 2 hours between 9am and 3pm on any day of the year;            sited to not shadow adjoining properties.
unreasonably diminish the existing sunlight to        OR
adjoining residences and associated private open      S14.2 Where overshadowing by existing structures and fences            Complies
space areas; AND                                      occurs to more than 50% of the private open space areas of any         The proposed development is appropriately
                                                      adjoining residences, sunlight is not further reduced by more          sited to not shadow adjoining properties.
                                                      than 20%. (See Figure 14-4—Preventing overshadowing
O15 Multiple housing is designed and sited to         S15.1 No solution provided                                             Complies
minimise the extent of shadows cast on solar                                                                                 The proposed development is appropriately
photovoltaic cells on roofs of adjoining buildings.                                                                          sited to not shadow adjoining properties.
Sloping sites                                         S16.1 Buildings and structures on sloping sites—                       Complies
O16 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are    a) Have a maximum distance of 3m between the ground and the            No undercroft building areas are proposed.
designed to maximise the use of the natural           lowest part of the floor of the building or the building               The subject site is of level ground.
topography and minimise the need for cut and          incorporates undercroft skirting or screening (eg. timber battens)
fill.                                                 to the full height of any undercroft area higher than 3m above
                                                      ground level at the perimeter of the building;
                                                      b) are of split level design that step down the slope or have
                                                      suspended floor construction;
                                                      c) limit the amount of cut or fill to less than 2m in depth relative
                                                      to natural ground level; and
                                                      d) do not result in the spread of fill beyond the footprint of the
                                                      building and associated batters.
                                                       Table 14-26 — For Multiple housing Type 4 – Conventional
Parking & access for visitors & service providers     S39.1 No solution provided                                             Complies
O39 Parking and vehicular access is conveniently,                                                                            As demonstrated in Table 6 within the
safely and efficiently provided for visitors and                                                                             Planning Report sufficient carparking
service providers; AND                                                                                                       infrastructure is provided to service the

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                                                                                                                           proposed mixed-use precinct.
O40 Visitor carparking spaces are accessible at all   S40.1 Visitor carparking spaces are not located behind locked        Complies
times; AND                                            gates.                                                               No gates are proposed.
O41 Visitor carparking spaces do not hinder the       S41.1 Visitor carparking spaces are not located in tandem with a     Complies
access or movement of any vehicle on-site             garage or other carparking space.                                    The carparking infrastructure provided
                                                                                                                           sufficient area for all users.
Site facilities                                       S42.1 No solution provided                                           Complies
O42 Waste storage areas, letter boxes and                                                                                  The storage and treatment of waste will be
external storage areas are sited and designed for                                                                          screened from residents, staff and clientele.
attractive visual appearance and function, and                                                                             All plant and equipment will be appropriately
complement the architecture and environs;                                                                                  located and masked from view through
AND                                                                                                                        landscaping and/or fencing treatments.
O43 High volume pedestrian areas within               S43.1 Hard surface is provided to driveways, walkways, entries,      Complies
developments are sealed to provide safe access        outdoor patios, and in the vicinity of waste storage areas, letter   The proposed development has been
and avoid damage to landscaped open space             boxes and clothes lines; AND                                         appropriately designed to permit safe access
area;                                                                                                                      for residents and visitors.
AND
O44 Adequate enclosed storage areas are               S44.1 A weatherproof storage area of at least 12.6m3 (having a       Partially Complies
provided on-site to meet the likely needs of the      height of at least 2.1m and an area of 6m2 ) is provided within or   The proposed development complies with
residents.                                            attached to each dwelling unit. This storage space will not          the definition of Small Dwelling Units.
                                                      contribute to GFA providing it can be directly accessed from
                                                      outside the building and does not exceed an area of 7m2
Mixed Use Developments                                S45.1 Entry areas for the residents of, and visitors to, dwellings   Complies
O45 Where the multiple dwelling units form part       units are provided separately from entrances for other building      The residential units are accessed via a
of a mixed use development, the development           users and provide for safe entry from streets, car parking areas     staircase to the rear of the western building.
provides residents with reasonable privacy and        and servicing areas.
security.                                             S45.2 Clearly marked, safe and secure parking areas are provided     Complies
                                                      for residents and visitors which are separate from parking areas     Marked carparking spaces for the residential
                                                      provided for other building users.                                   units are proposed.
                                                      S45.3 Security measures are installed such that building users do    Complies
                                                      not have access to areas that are intended for the exclusive use     The residential units are accessed via a
                                                      of residents of, and visitors to, residential accommodation.         staircase to the rear of the western building.
                                                                                                                           Sufficient lighting will be provided for security
                                                                                                                           and safety.



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Driveways and Carparking Code

The proposed hostel has been assessed against the relevant Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions prescribed within Tables 14.49, 14.50 and 14.51 of the
Driveways and Carparking Code.


                    Specific Outcomes                                            Probable Solutions                                  Proposed Development

                                                                         Table 14-49 — Driveways
 14.112 General
 O1 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on             S1.1 Vehicular access is located and designed in          Complies
 safety, capacity and operations of the existing or           accordance with AS/NZS2890.1:2004; AND                    Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
 planned road network, the proposed driveway,                                                                           Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
 cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems.                                                                               prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                        Appendix C.
                                                              S1.2 Only one footpath crossing is provided; AND          Complies
                                                                                                                        Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                                                                                        Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                        prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                        Appendix C.
                                                              S1.3 Driveways, have a maximum grade in accordance        Complies
                                                              with Council’s standard requirements.                     Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                                                                                        Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                        prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                        Appendix C.
 O2 Driveways and crossovers—                                 S2.1 Design of the driveway across the footpath is in     Complies
 a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; and         accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing                Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
 b) match Council infrastructure.                             requirements as appropriate for the particular type of    Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                              development as annotated on the drawings; AND             prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                        Appendix C.
                                                              S2.2 Driveways are designed and constructed in            Complies
                                                              accordance with Council Standard Drawing                  Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                              requirements, as appropriate for the particular type of   Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                              development as annotated on the drawings; AND             prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
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                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
                                                             S2.3 The change in grades in the driveways and ramps is       Complies
                                                             in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing                 Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                             requirements.                                                 Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                           prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
O3 In commercial zoned areas, the number of driveways        S3.1 Design of multi-tenanted developments in                 Complies
across pedestrian footpaths is minimised.                    commercial zoned areas include shared driveways and           Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                             parking areas; AND                                            Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                           prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
                                                             S3.2 Driveways are located so they abut existing              Complies
                                                             driveways of adjoining development where practicable          Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                             and reciprocal easements are created to reduce the            Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                             sealed driveway width.                                        prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
O4 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the         S4.1 Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of         Complies
capacity, operations and maintenance of the existing         existing stormwater inlet structures, water and               Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
infrastructure; AND                                          sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting utility   Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                             infrastructure, existing landscaping and vegetation.          prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
O5 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the         S5.1 Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree          Complies
health and integrity of existing landscaping or native       protection zone of trees on public land.                      Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
vegetation, where possible.                                                                                                Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                           prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                           Appendix C.
O6 Driveway run-off is filtered prior to leaving the         S6.1 For—                                                     Complies
premises.                                                    a) Ancillary dwelling unit, Multiple housing Type 2 if less   Internal roads and carparking infrastructure is
                                                             than 5 carparking spaces, Visitor accommodation Type 1        designed to drain into landscaped areas.
                                                             and Homebased business Type 3—the driveway is
                                                             formed to drain to landscaped areas; and
                                                             b) for other uses—grease and oil arrestors or
                                                             stormwater quality improvement devices are
                                                             incorporated into the design to treat run-off prior to
                                                             run-off exiting from the premises.


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                                                              Table 14-50 — Carparking and manoeuvring
14.113 Carpark design and layout
O7 Sufficient carparking is provided to accommodate         S7.1 The number of parking and loading bays is not less Complies
the number and type of vehicles likely to be generated      than the minimum number specified in Table 14-51 As demonstrated in Table 6 within the Planning
by the development having regard to the specifics of the    Vehicle Parking Requirements;                           Report sufficient carparking infrastructure is
use including—                                                                                                      provided to service the proposed mixed-use
a) the type and intensity of land use;                                                                              precinct.
b) any existing parking available on the site;
c) hours of operation;
d) likely numbers of users;
e) the peak parking demand periods of uses on the site;
and
f) the availability of alternative carparking.
O8 The layout of the development provides adequate,         S8.1 Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas,    Complies
clearly defined and easily accessible—                      loading, setdown and pickup areas and driveways are     Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas; and       designed to the standards set out in the Australian     Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery and           Standards for Off-street Carparking and Off-street      prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
service vehicles.                                           Commercial Vehicles Parking. AND                        Appendix C.
                                                            S8.2 The number of loading bays is not less than the    Complies
                                                            minimum number specified in Table 14-51                 Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                                                                                    Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                    prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                    Appendix C.
O9 Parking areas are located where they will not unduly     S9.1 Carparking areas are accessed from rear laneways   Complies
conflict with pedestrians and will not dominate the         where practicable.                                      It is not practicable to access Diamond Lane.
streetscape.
O10 Provision is made for a reasonable number of on         S10.1 Carparking spaces are provided for people with    Complies
site carparking spaces identified and reserved for people   disabilities at the rate specified in the Australian    Parking for persons with a disability is
with disabilities.                                          Standards for Off-street Carparking.                    proposed.
O11 Access and egress points do not impact on the           S11.1 Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in         Complies
safety and operations of the road system.                   accordance with Australian Standards for Off-street     Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                            Carparking so vehicles enter and leave the site in a    Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                            forward gear.                                           prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                    Appendix C.

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O12 Parking areas are designed to –                           S12.1 At locations where pedestrian and vehicle conflicts      Complies
a) provide a progressive reduction in speed between the       are likely to occur –                                          Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
external road and internal parking spaces;                    a) sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of travel time at   Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
b) ensure lower speeds near areas of high pedestrian          the designated speed are provided;                             prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
activity through the use of appropriate road geometry or      b) splayed corners on structures are incorporated;             Appendix C.
devices designed to limit speed; and                          c) landscaping is designed to allow clear views; and
c) maintain sight distances which are appropriate for the     d) sign placement ensures that sight distance
likely operating speeds in all areas of potential             requirements are not impeded.
pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle conflict.
O13 A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided          S13.1 In large open car parks with greater than 200 car        Complies
that – a) is located in areas where people will choose to     parking spaces, a pedestrian path between parking              Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
walk; b) ensures that pedestrian movement through car         spaces is provided on every second aisle.                      Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
parking areas or structures are along aisles rather than                                                                     prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
across them.                                                                                                                 Appendix C.
O14 Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular            S14.1 No probable solution identified;                         Complies
queues at conflict points.                                                                                                   Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
                                                                                                                             Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                             prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                             Appendix C.
O15 Parking areas are lit to provide security for night-      S15.1 Lighting is provided in accordance with the              Complies
time users.                                                   Australian Standard for Road Lighting - Vehicular Traffic      The carparking and access to the site will be
                                                              (Category V) Lighting - Performance Installation and           sufficiently lit to provide security for night-time
                                                              Design Requirements.                                           users and residents.
O16 In mixed use areas of Business centres residents do       S16.1 Resident carparking is limited to one space per          Complies
not compete with customers for carparking spaces.             dwelling unit or accommodation unit; AND                       As demonstrated in Table 6 within the Planning
                                                                                                                             Report sufficient carparking infrastructure is
                                                                                                                             provided to service the proposed mixed-use
                                                                                                                             precinct.
                                                              S16.2 Resident carparking is not located in the road           Complies
                                                              reserve or between the residential or business building        Marked carparking spaces for the residential
                                                              and the principal street frontage.                             units are proposed.
O17 Car parking areas are landscaped to—                      No solution provided.                                          Complies
a) provide shade;                                                                                                            The proposed design incorporates varied
b) maximise infiltration of stormwater run-off;                                                                              landscaping treatments to create a lush, sub-
c) define parking areas;                                                                                                     tropical and inviting environment for residents,
d) reduce direct visibility of car parking areas from                                                                        visitors and staff. Established and dense
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external viewpoints; and                                                                                                  plantings will be used to boarder the site and
e) soften views of hardstand areas.                                                                                       act as visual and acoustic barriers. Internal soft
                                                                                                                          and hard landscaping has been varied to create
                                                                                                                          unique spaces within the development.
O18 Development with the potential to generate               No solution provided.                                        Complies
significant traffic and parking impacts gives appropriate                                                                 Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
consideration to transport and land use issues.                                                                           Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                                                                                          prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                                                                                          Appendix C.
Motor Cycles & Motor Scooters                                S19.1 For Commercial businesses, Entertainment &             Complies
O19 Designated Motor cycle or motor scooter parking          dining business, Industrial business Types 1 and 2, Retail   Refer to the Code Table Reponses within the
spaces reduce the reliance on cars.                          business Types 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Education Types 1 and 2,    Traffic Engineering Assessment Report
                                                             Open Space, Wellbeing Uses and Transport Types 1, 2, 3       prepared by BMC Traffic as enclosed in
                                                             and 4 motor cycle parking spaces accord with Planning        Appendix C.
                                                             Scheme Policy PSP26 Motor Cycle & Motor Scooter
                                                             Parking.
O20 Carparks are designed to ensure run-off is treated       S20.1 Grease and oil arrestors or stormwater quality         Complies
to remove pollutants prior to leaving the premises.          improvement devices are incorporated into the design         The appropriate infrastructure will be provided.
                                                             to treat run-off prior to it leaving the premises.           Matters regarding the treatment of water
                                                                                                                          leaving the site will be address in the
                                                                                                                          Stormwater Management Plan.
O21 Carparking areas are designed to ensure drainage         No solution provided.                                        Complies
without the use of pumps or other electrical apparatus.                                                                   The proposed driveway design permits the area
                                                                                                                          to be able to drain into Council’s stormwater
                                                                                                                          infrastructure via gravity means.
O22 Site layout and building design provides for soft        S22.1 Below ground components of buildings, including        Not Applicable
landscaping to be established.                               car parks, do not extend beyond the above ground             No below ground components are proposed.
                                                             footprint to allow for the provision of landscaping,
                                                             particularly within building setbacks.
Education Types 1, 2 or 3                                    S23.1 Paved setdown areas are provided within the site;      Not Applicable
O23 Carparking and setdown areas are designed and            AND                                                          A mixed-use precinct is proposed in the
located to facilitate their safe and efficient use.                                                                       Business Centre Zone.
                                                             S23.2 For a minimum of 50% of carparking spaces,             Not Applicable
                                                             pedestrian access to buildings is not across or through      A mixed-use precinct is proposed in the
                                                             driveways, carparks, setdown or manoeuvring areas;           Business Centre Zone.
                                                             AND
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                                                            S23.3 Carparking and setdown areas are visible from off-    Not Applicable
                                                            site, or signed.                                            A mixed-use precinct is proposed in the
                                                                                                                        Business Centre Zone.
                                                         Table 14-51—Minimum vehicle parking requirements
                                                            1 space per 20m2 , or part thereof, of use area;            Complies
                                                            OR                                                          As demonstrated in Table 6 within the Planning
Commercial Business— Type 1 Office                          1 space per 2 employees whichever is the greater.           Report sufficient carparking infrastructure is
                                                            A minimum of 4 spaces are provided                          provided to service the proposed mixed-use
                                                                                                                        precinct.
                                                            1 space per 20m2 , or part thereof, of use area for areas
                                                            up to 100m2 (excluding outdoor dining area);
                                                            AND
                                                            1 space per 15m2 or part thereof of use area for areas in
Retail Business - Type 2 Shop and salon                     excess of 100m2 (excluding outdoor dining area);
                                                            AND
                                                            1 space per 10m2 or part thereof of any outdoor dining
                                                            area on the property
                                                            For small dwelling units within the Business Centre Zone
Multiple Housing— Type 4 Conventional                       or Shire Business Centre Zone—1 space per dwelling unit
                                                            (this is also a maximum);




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