2017-06-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   6 JUNE 2017


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2017 regarding Application No. MCU16/0081 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing Type 3 - Retirement &
Special Needs (90 bed aged care facility) situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and Refuse
the application for the following reasons:
1.   The proposed works are contrary to the Strategic Framework as the development will place
     people and property at risk from bushfire and unduly burden disaster management
     response and recovery capacity and capabilities.
2.   The proposed works are contrary to the Noosaville Locality Code and the Natural Hazards
     Overlay Code as the development is not compatible with the natural hazard and will place
     people and property at risk.
3.   The proposed works are contrary to the Natural Hazards Overlay Code as the development
     will unduly burden disaster management response and recovery capacity and capabilities.
4.   Vegetation removal required within Open Space Precincts 1 and 3 will adversely impact on
     the intended vegetated entrance to Noosa.


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use to establish a 90 bed
Aged Care Facility on the site.
The use is defined as Multiple Housing Type 3 – Retirement and Special Needs under The
Noosa Plan.
The proposed development will comprise 90 bedrooms over two storeys.
The ground floor level comprises 41 bedrooms and includes a reception area, offices, meeting
rooms and ancillary café. Additional resident facilities include a hairdressing salon, theatre,
private dining, sitting, lounge and communal dining rooms. A commercial kitchen, laundry,
nurse’s station and staff facilities are also situated on this level.
The second level consists of similar layout as the ground floor, with a further 49 beds and
associated rooms. There is also training and physiotherapy treatment rooms, a staff room and
staff amenities.
The proposal maintains a maximum height of 8.171 metres above natural ground level.
Vehicles will enter and exit the proposed development from the Walter Hay Drive roundabout,
immediately to the south of the site. The location of the access passes through an electrical
easement.
A total of 65 car spaces, including 2 disabled spaces, plus 4 motorcycle parks and 16 bicycle
spaces are provided.
The proposed development requires the removal of vegetation within areas that are identified as
Open Space Conservation Zone and Open Space precincts 1 and 3 within the Shire Business
Centre.
Attachments 1, 2 and 3 detail the site plan, elevations and perspectives of the proposed
development.
The application material includes specialist reports and supporting documents comprising:
   Town Planning Report prepared by Project Urban
   Geotechnical Report prepared by Core Consultants

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