Properly made submission (object) Michael Bradburn and Sharon Harding MCU13/0092

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         poor   pedestrian   access.   The   community expects minimal population growth          as   outlined   by the
         developer and we feel would insufficiently justify the needs for another local business site.              The

         Peregian Beach community is not disadvantaged by access to large scale shopping options as a national
         supermarket chain has 2 existing outlets within 4-7 kms of the proposed development. More important
         is the fact that existing local businesses and Council have supported the existing Peregian village square

         to be a community focal point.


         3. Building orientation


         The developer has outlined that they will construct a 3.5 meter sound buffer wall to reduce noise for

         those residents directly   near     to the   proposed development. This would visually disturb the existing
         natural environmental feel of the area. This also is an admission that significant noise is likely to be

         created which will disturb the amenity of the current open space/recreation zoni’lg.


         The proposed creation of 105 car park spaces would appear in direct opposition to the council’s open

         park and green strategy 2011 neglecting the current open space aesthetics of the area. The proposal
         fails to identify how it enhances the Di Hurst Oval Master Plan integration to open recreational space.


         The community was aware that the approved development of the old caravan park site was to include

         an   IGA Express store and any such business expansion should remain limited to the already approved              ......,;;




         proposal as part of the Essence development which             is located   immediately opposite the existing
         Peregian Beach community square.

         4. Pedestrian Access /safety


         The proposal does not have direct access to David Low Way and therefore all potential retail customers

         need to access local community roads. There appears to be no pedestrian access to the development

         apart from just north of the Peregian Hotel which remains a highly unsafe crossing for young and older
         members of the community. That pedestrian crossing requires speed reducing measures to maintain

         effective safety for users regardless of this proposal.


         The proposal fails to provide pedestrian access for community members from the west and north facing

         access   points. It ignores the fact that the Local Peregian Beach Kindergarten, Community Veggie Garden
         and local tennis club are often utilized       by the local community by foot and bike with a low vehicle
         impact on the community. The proposal before council would directly affect the safety and restrict the
         freedom of existing users and their families with the increase in traffic volume associated with 105 car

         park space on a daily basis 7 days per week.

         This proposal directly affects the freedom and safety of local children to access Di Hurst Oval the only

         open recreational space on the western side of David Low Way with limited supervision. The current
         situation allows children to walk/bike safely to the ovals and tennis courts with minimal supervision

         because of the low volume of vehicles along Rufous Street.


         The   Peregian Beach Community House is one of the local community’s designated school bus and
         transport pickup and drop off points. This proposal directly creates potential safety concerns for young
         members of the community considering the lack of existing pedestrian access with projected increase in

         retail traffic from the traffic turning into the Woodland Drive from David Low Way.




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