2017-06-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   6 JUNE 2017


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for
Entertainment and Dining Business Type 2 (Fitness Centre). The application seeks approval for a
719m² Fitness Centre within an existing industrial building over 2 levels. No building work is
required to accommodate the use.
The applicant seeks approval for a Fitness Centre that operates 24 hours a day, Monday to
Sunday. Classes and staffed for classes Monday to Fridays and 4pm–7pm and Saturday 7am–
12pm. A crèche for members will be available for up to 12 children between 9am–12pm for 2
sessions, Monday to Friday. Classes are capped at 20 per class.
Up to 13 staff will be employed which includes 2 permanent staff, 2 sales staff, 2 creche
attendants and 5 group fitness instructors.
SITE DETAILS:
Background / Site History
The existing development was approved via Development Approval 132005.180 for a Material
Change of Use for Vehicle Sales Premises, Warehouse and Light Industry (being uses defined
under the now Superseded Planning Scheme for the Shire of Noosa).
This tenancy was previously occupied by an interior design company (Blink Living). A pre-
lodgement meeting was held regarding the proposed use in 2014 with regard to utilising this
tenancy for Type 1 Warehouse, Wellbeing – Type 2 Social and Type 1 office. The proposal did
not proceed.
Site Description
The site has a building housing 14 industrial tenancies, with 94 parking spaces. The tenancy has
frontage to Walter Hay Drive with access from Selkirk Drive. Refer to Figure 1 – frontage and
Figure 1a – No 5/8 Selkirk Drive. There are various tenancies within this complex (name being
Noosa Home) which include uses such as a pool shop, furniture and electrical warehouse,
printing and wedding planning company, auto parts and camp equipment warehouse. Refer to
Attachment 1 for the layout of the gym over the 2 levels.




                                       Figure 1 – frontage


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