Appendix B - Code Assessment Report - 6-10 Diamond Street Cooroy - 21.12.18

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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