2017-10-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              10 OCTOBER 2017




                              Figure 7 – Monitoring locations for noise.

3.3.1.   Primary Planning Scheme Assessment Issues
The proposal raises a number of issues that have been worked through during the assessment
process, with the applicant addressing them in several ways. The issues are discussed as
follows.
Built form
The applicant has sought to create a new surf club that seeks to improve the amenity and
functionality in its design, be responsive to the Queensland climate and capitalise on the aspect
to the ocean and to the park. The undulating roof line provides a more usable indoor/outdoor
experience for patrons by shielding public areas from the south easterly weather, while
maximising ideal areas for people to socialise.
The ‘framed awning structure’ over the deck/outdoor dining area (replacing the existing
umbrellas) is designed as a permanent roofing structure and is not retractable. However it is able
to be dismantled if required from the main building if the structure is threatened by extreme
weather events.
The height limit in the Open Space Recreation zone is 11 metres. The proposed building
complies with this requirement with at a resultant height (at the highest point) of 11 metres. The
existing building at the highest point is approximately 7.5 metres.
Coastal View lines and Impacts
There is significant established vegetation in Ed Webb Park in the form of coastal vegetation and
large Norfolk Pines, which screen the Surf Club somewhat from those uses beyond the park,
towards the foreshore. The new design has the potential to impact on some coastal views and
therefore the applicant was asked to demonstrate the impacts on the coast views, particularly
from nearby residences.
The balconies from Costa Nova were considered to be the most relevant for sight lines due to
their proximity to the clubhouse and lack of vegetation in front of the units. As detailed by the
aerial photographs below, the Sunshine Beach Surf Club is located in an area that is lower than
the established three storey units to the north and west of the site, with much of the surf club

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