MCU14/0049 & OPW14/0276: Lodgement of a DA - Planning Statement

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The site has access to public infrastructure including water, sewer and underground
telecommunications and overhead electricity supply which is appropriate for urban development.

The aerial photograph below illustrates the sites location and surrounding uses.




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Figure 1 Subject site



THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

The applicant seeks to construct a new industrial building on the eastern portion of the site to
complement and expand the existing industrial building on site. The new building is to be utilised for
self- storage consistent with the existing storage facilities on site.

The industrial building is to be partially excavated into the site and comprises three levels. The
proposal plans detail a basement floor plan with storage sheds partially excavated into site, a ground
floor plan with loading docks and storage sheds and level 1 floor plan with smaller storage sheds.

The storage sheds are to be rented out by individuals for self storage purposes and have areas
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ranging from 5.7m to 24m .

The proposed building is to comprise reinforced concrete block wall on the basement level with the
upper two levels comprises a steel frame with colourbond walls.

Carparking for 4 vehicles is provided for the proposed extension. Trolleys are provided on all levels to
enable patrons to transport their goods to the individual storage sheds.

Proposal plans prepared by Steve McGregor Design Service are included in Attachment 1.

The applicant also seeks approval for signage across the premises. In this regard the applicant is
seeking approval for a number of signs that would be defined as General Signs under the Advertising
Devices Code of the Noosa Plan. The signs include wall and awning type signs on the existing and
proposed building.