2017-06-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    6 JUNE 2017


 Issues                                                       Comments
 No safe way for pedestrians to traverse Walter Hay
 Drive to access shops and services, although vague
 reference to pedestrian link in planning report
 Non-compliance with Noosaville Locality Code
                                                              The built form of the development is not
 Not compliant with Specific Outcomes:
                                                              considered to be unreasonable where the Open
 O8 (max 1 storey),
                                                              Space buffer to the site’s front could be
 O16 (plot ratio)
                                                              maintained. Bushfire measures however would
 O89 (use)
                                                              impact on the ability to suitably screen the
 O167(use)
                                                              proposed development.
 Development is for double storey when zoning is for
 single storey.
 Will create a precedent for inappropriate
 development
 Bushfire Risk
                                                              Agreed
 Not a suitable site for an aged care facility due to
 the bushfire risk
 Can residents quickly evacuate the premises
 Fire management within the National Park would be
 a risk to the intended aged care residents that may
 suffer from the effects of bushfire smoke.
 Evacuation procedures would need to be
 implemented every time fire is detected within the
 adjoining bushland.
 Amenity
                                                              Council’s Strategic Unit has commented that
 Development will create social isolation.
                                                              pedestrian connectivity to this site is poor.
 No connectivity to public transport or areas for
                                                              Assisted recreation and staff movements would
 recreation and medical care.
                                                              be impacted by the poor pedestrian connectivity.
                                                              Conditions to an approval could require
 Environmental Sustainable Design
                                                              environmentally sustainable design elements.
 No environmentally sustainable design elements
 such as rainwater collection and solar panels.

5.      CONCLUSION
The application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing Type
3 - Retirement & Special Needs (Aged care facility) at 28 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville is
recommended for refusal. The proposed development is not in accordance with the Strategic
Framework and the Natural Hazards Overlay Code. The development will place people and
property at risk and unduly burden disaster management response capability. The removal of
vegetation in accordance with Bushfire requirements will result in the development having a
detrimental impact on the streetscape.

Departments/Sections Consulted:
     Chief Executive Officer                    Community Services                    Corporate Services
     Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO       Community Facilities                  Financial Services
     Executive Support                          Community Development                 ICT
                                                Libraries & Galleries                 Procurement & Fleet
                                                Local Laws                            Property & Facilities
                                                Waste & Environmental Health          Revenue Services

     Executive Office                       X   Planning & Infrastructure
     Community Engagement                       Building & Plumbing Services
     Customer Service                           Civil Operations
     Economic Development                       Infrastructure Planning & Design
     Governance                                 Planning & Environment
     Human Resources                            Strategic Land Use Planning
     Sustainability



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