Noosa Lot 4 Early Learning Centre RFI Response 12.04.23 · MCU22/0094

Despite the proposal not including a 10 metre deeply landscaped buffer along Hofmann Drive, the
outcome of setting the building back more than 10 metres behind a combination of deep planting and
landscaped outdoor playscape is the creation of a “park like setting” along Hofmann Drive.

The combined effect of the landscaping, landscaped outdoor play areas, landscaped bio-retention
areas and garden and pedestrian pathways incorporated into the proposal is that 43.09% of the
realigned site is open space.

The design of the built form and landscaped open space and outdoor play areas allows the
landscaping to become the focal point with the built form becoming secondary within the street vista,
demonstrated by Perspectives of the proposed development included in this RFI response package.

The rear setback is considered appropriate in this instance as the building is single storey and the
rear of the site will be adjoining a future mixed use centre. No residential uses are proposed adjacent
to the Lot 4 site. Changes to side boundary setbacks are also proposed, reflective of the repositioning
of the proposed building and structures and the minor boundary realignment.

Minor changes have been made to the capacity of children, the distribution of uses across the site,
and other general site aspects.

We have also revisited the site and building design to ensure that the proposal:
    • achieves or exceeds Noosa Council’s aspirations for sustainable building design practices;
    • is reflective of Noosa’s unique character and environment;
    • ensures accessibility to and within the building;
    • encourages alternative transport usage through the provision of dedicated key pedestrian
        and bike path linkages for people walking, cycling and travelling via public transport to the
        Centre, bicycle parking and end of trip facilities.

In all measurable ways, this revised development will result in an outcome that provides greater visual
amenity and usability for its occupants.

Response to Information Request
Stormwater Quality Management
ITEM 1
Information Required:
1. Provide an updated SWMP and preliminary engineering plans, which address the following:
    a. The sizing proposed for the bioretention device is ~0.6% of the site area which is well below
       expected sizing for this development type. Provide electronic copies of the MUSIC model to
       enable all assumptions to be reviewed
    b. Provide details for the proposed rainwater tank, including size, location and proposed reuse
       fixtures and modelled reuse demand
    c. Identify the location and form of the swale included in the MUSIC model

Our Response
Please refer to Attachment 5 and 6 for the amended Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) and
amended Civil Engineering Report respectively in addition to Section 2 above.

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