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Item 8.4.2024-06-20 · OrdinaryOfficial item record

General Committee Meeting Report - 17 June 2024

Final resolution: Carried

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Carried unanimously. Full wording ↓

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Final supported resolution

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

Carried unanimously.

Official item minutes · Event 12

1Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Brian Stockwell

That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU23/0101 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 561 Gympie Kin Kin Rd, Kin Kin and:

A. Refuse the application for the following reasons. 

1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Agriculture and Rural Based Activities) of the Strategic Framework as: 

a. It does not protect agricultural land from encroachment from urban development and would compromise productivity.

b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  

2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as: 

a. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.

b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  

3. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as: 

a. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.  

4. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as 

a. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities. 

b. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone. 

c. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land. 

5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(j) and Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties. 

6. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code as the proposed location of the dwelling within 200m of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area, is not sufficiently setback to mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants and/or avoid conflict with current or future rural uses and activities on adjoining properties. 

7. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(g) and Performance Outcome PO1 and PO2 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as: 

a. The site is within 250 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for intensive animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural industry uses.

b. The site is within 100 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for agricultural operations.

c. It will impact on the ability of rural landowners to carry out agricultural pursuits.

d. It will result in conflicts with nearby land uses.

e. It will detract from the character and amenity of the local area.

8. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.

9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing.  Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owner’s principal-place of residence.

10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as:

a. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.

b. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.

c. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complementary value-added uses and housing for permanent residents.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 21

2Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Tom Wegener

That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0003 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use -Short-term accommodation situated at 428 Cootharaba Rd Cootharaba Qld 4565 and:

A. Refuse the application for the following reasons 

1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as: 

a. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.

b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  

2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as: 

a. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.  

3. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as 

a. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities. 

b. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone. 

c. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land. 

4. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties. 

5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.

6. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a), (b) and (e) of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:

a. It does not avoid or mitigate the potential adverse impacts of bushfire on people and property.

b. It proposes development in an area at risk from bushfire hazard and it is not compatible with the nature of the hazard. 

c. The risk to people, property and the natural environment from bushfire hazard is not minimised.

d. The development unduly burdens disaster management response and recovery capacity and capabilities.

7. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO1 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:

a. The development may materially increase the number of people congregating on the premises who are unfamiliar with the locality, and as such increasing risk to the safety of people and property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.

8. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO6 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:

a. Safe access and egress to the development for emergency vehicles and personnel has not been demonstrated.

b. easy and safe evacuation of residents of premises and access by emergency services has not been demonstrated.

9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing.  Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owners principal-place of residence

10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as: 

a. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.

b. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.

c. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complimentary value-added uses and housing for permanent residents.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 54

3Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Not recorded · Seconded: Not recorded

Moved           Cr Brian Stockwell

Seconded     Cr Frank Wilkie

That Council note the report by the Coordinator, Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU22/0094 for a Material Change of Use for a Childcare centre, situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and:

A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:

1. The proposed development is not consistent with condition no. 53 of Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot (1 lot into 23 lots) RAL18/0023 as the proposal does not include the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive.

2. The proposal is not consistent with the Strategic Intent and Strategic Outcomes 3.3.1(o), and 3.3.5 (s)(i) (D) of the Noosa Plan 2020 as the proposal fails to incorporate the 10m wide landscaping required to Hofmann Drive to achieve the parklike, vegetated setting envisaged for the centre which is synonymous with the Noosa style.

3. The proposal is not consistent with acceptable and performance outcomes AO5, PO5, AO7.4, PO7 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code a:

a. The development does not retain or propose to enhance the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive which is important to contribute and create the character sought for the Noosa Business Centre.

4. The proposal is not consistent with the overall outcome (3)(f) and (4) acceptable and performance outcomes AO32.4, AO32.5, AO32.6, PO32 and PO33 of the Major Centre Zone as:

a. Reducing the width of the landscaped garden beds required to Hofmann Drive, particularly where this approach is continued for the remainder of the lots with frontage to Hofmann Drive, will compromise and impact the ability to achieve a centre which is overall recognisable as having a Noosa style.

b. The proposal does not retain, incorporate, or enhance the existing vegetation within the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive, which is important to enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the Noosa Business Centre.

c. The proposal disrupts the landscaped streetscape treatment required to Hofmann Drive intended to enhance the amenity and contribute positively to the centre’s character.

d. The proposed use is an inconsistent use in the Major Centre Zone Code – Business Park Precinct will not deliver the commercial and employment uses intended for the Precinct such as health and wellbeing, education, research and technology and knowledge-based industries.

e. The bio retention basin at the front of the site is located within the required setback area and in front of the proposed carparking area which results in the development being more visible to the road and not located in a park like setting. 

5. The proposal is not consistent with overall outcome 2(a), (d) and performance outcome PO8 of the Sustainable Building Design Code as the development does not provide a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7m. 

6. The proposed bicycle parking is not consistent with acceptable outcomes AO6.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as they are located in an area that impedes access around the site.

B.  Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

C. Request staff to undertake action to ensure the landscaping across the frontage of the site is consistent with development approvals RAL18/0023 and OPW20/0145.

Carried.

For 5 named

Brian StockwellFrank WilkieKaren FinzelNicola WilsonTom Wegener

Against 2 named

Amelia LorentsonJessica Phillips

Official minutes · section 87

4Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Nicola Wilson

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Finzel does not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 112

5Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Nicola Wilson

That Council note the Further Report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Resort Complex and ancillary Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Club (minor extension to existing clubhouse) at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and defer this matter to a future meeting round as the applicant has requested to extend the decision-making period pursuant to section 22 of the Development Assessment Rules. 

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 118

6Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Jessica Phillips

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 149

7Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips

That Council

A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and

B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $42,085 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 155

8Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Nicola Wilson

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Phillips and determine that Cr Phillips participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Councillor Phillips is no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy Gymnastics Club and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 169

9Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Tom Wegener

That Council

A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and

B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Equipment to the value of $36,647.18 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 175

10Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Jessica Phillips

That Council

A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and

B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Events to the value of $23,200 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 186

11Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Jessica Phillips

That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and approve a one-year extension to the Sports Field Maintenance and Hall/Community Centre Alliance grants with the new completion date being 30 June 2025, subject to sufficient funds being made available in the adopted 2024/25 budget.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 209

12Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Nicola Wilson

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 295

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ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair) 
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson

EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings 
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray 
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh

APOLOGIES
Nil.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1. MCU23/0101 APPLICATION FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 561 GYMPIE KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN

Council Resolution
Moved:         Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded:   Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU23/0101 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 561 Gympie Kin Kin Rd, Kin Kin and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons. 
  1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Agriculture and Rural Based Activities) of the Strategic Framework as: 
    1. It does not protect agricultural land from encroachment from urban development and would compromise productivity.
    2. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  
  2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as: 
    1. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.
    2. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  
  3. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as: 
    1. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.  
  4. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as 
    1. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities. 
    2. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone. 
    3. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land. 
  5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(j) and Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties. 
  6. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code as the proposed location of the dwelling within 200m of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area, is not sufficiently setback to mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants and/or avoid conflict with current or future rural uses and activities on adjoining properties. 
  7. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(g) and Performance Outcome PO1 and PO2 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as: 
    1. The site is within 250 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for intensive animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural industry uses.
    2. The site is within 100 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for agricultural operations.
    3. It will impact on the ability of rural landowners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
    4. It will result in conflicts with nearby land uses.
    5. It will detract from the character and amenity of the local area.
  8. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
  9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing.  Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owner’s principal-place of residence.
  10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as:
    1. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.
    2. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.
    3. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complementary value-added uses and housing for permanent residents.
Carried unanimously.


5.2. MCU24/0003 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428 COOTHARABA ROAD COOTHARABA

Council Resolution
Moved:         Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:   Cr
Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0003 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use -Short-term accommodation situated at 428 Cootharaba Rd Cootharaba Qld 4565 and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons 
  1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as: 
    1. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.
    2. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.  
  2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as: 
    1. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.  
  3. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as 
    1. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities. 
    2. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone. 
    3. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land. 
  4. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties. 
  5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
  6. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a), (b) and (e) of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
    1. It does not avoid or mitigate the potential adverse impacts of bushfire on people and property.
    2. It proposes development in an area at risk from bushfire hazard and it is not compatible with the nature of the hazard. 
    3. The risk to people, property and the natural environment from bushfire hazard is not minimised.
    4. The development unduly burdens disaster management response and recovery capacity and capabilities.
  7. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO1 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
    1. The development may materially increase the number of people congregating on the premises who are unfamiliar with the locality, and as such increasing risk to the safety of people and property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.
  8. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO6 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
    1. Safe access and egress to the development for emergency vehicles and personnel has not been demonstrated.
    2. easy and safe evacuation of residents of premises and access by emergency services has not been demonstrated.
  9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing.  Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owners principal-place of residence
  10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as: 
  1. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.
  2. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.
  3. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complimentary value-added uses and housing for permanent residents.
    Carried unanimously.

5.3. MCU22/0094 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A CHILDCARE CENTRE AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE

Council Resolution
Moved           Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded     Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator, Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU22/0094 for a Material Change of Use for a Childcare centre, situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and:
A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is not consistent with condition no. 53 of Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot (1 lot into 23 lots) RAL18/0023 as the proposal does not include the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive.
2. The proposal is not consistent with the Strategic Intent and Strategic Outcomes 3.3.1(o), and 3.3.5 (s)(i) (D) of the Noosa Plan 2020 as the proposal fails to incorporate the 10m wide landscaping required to Hofmann Drive to achieve the parklike, vegetated setting envisaged for the centre which is synonymous with the Noosa style.
3. The proposal is not consistent with acceptable and performance outcomes AO5, PO5, AO7.4, PO7 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code a:
a. The development does not retain or propose to enhance the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive which is important to contribute and create the character sought for the Noosa Business Centre.
4. The proposal is not consistent with the overall outcome (3)(f) and (4) acceptable and performance outcomes AO32.4, AO32.5, AO32.6, PO32 and PO33 of the Major Centre Zone as:
a. Reducing the width of the landscaped garden beds required to Hofmann Drive, particularly where this approach is continued for the remainder of the lots with frontage to Hofmann Drive, will compromise and impact the ability to achieve a centre which is overall recognisable as having a Noosa style.
b. The proposal does not retain, incorporate, or enhance the existing vegetation within the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive, which is important to enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the Noosa Business Centre.
c. The proposal disrupts the landscaped streetscape treatment required to Hofmann Drive intended to enhance the amenity and contribute positively to the centre’s character.
d. The proposed use is an inconsistent use in the Major Centre Zone Code – Business Park Precinct will not deliver the commercial and employment uses intended for the Precinct such as health and wellbeing, education, research and technology and knowledge-based industries.
e. The bio retention basin at the front of the site is located within the required setback area and in front of the proposed carparking area which results in the development being more visible to the road and not located in a park like setting. 
5. The proposal is not consistent with overall outcome 2(a), (d) and performance outcome PO8 of the Sustainable Building Design Code as the development does not provide a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7m. 
6. The proposed bicycle parking is not consistent with acceptable outcomes AO6.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as they are located in an area that impedes access around the site.
B.  Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Request staff to undertake action to ensure the landscaping across the frontage of the site is consistent with development approvals RAL18/0023 and OPW20/0145.
For:          Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Finzel and Wilson
Against:   Crs Phillips and Lorentson
Carried.


5.4. FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - RESORT COMPLEX AND ANCILLARY BAR, FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, AND CLUB (MINOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING CLUBHOUSE) AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I have come to understand that JFP Urban Consultants on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Since then, the matter has changed give Altum Property Group has withdrawn the submission.  Leigh McCready, who is associated with Altum, was involved as a volunteer with my 2020 election campaign with Future Noosa which is no longer an entity.   Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe I do not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved:Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Finzel does not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

Council Resolution
Moved:
Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:
Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the Further Report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Resort Complex and ancillary Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Club (minor extension to existing clubhouse) at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and defer this matter to a future meeting round as the applicant has requested to extend the decision-making period pursuant to section 22 of the Development Assessment Rules. 
Carried unanimously.


6.1. YUROL RINGTAIL CONSERVATION PROJECT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Strategy & Environment to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding the Yurol Ringtail Environmental Project;
B. Note that the Transition Committee established under that project has now completed its role and thank the members of that committee for their stewardship of this important environmental project; and
C. Note the final report from the Transition Committee provided at Attachment 1 to the Report, and in particular, note that this project is adding an additional 2,400ha of land to the Tewantin National Park.


6.2. DAF SHARK CONTROL PROGRAM - RECOMMENDED COUNCIL POLICY POSITION
That Council
A. Note the report by Environmental Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024, regarding a recommended Council policy position on the DAF Shark Control Program.
B. Adopt the following policy position that:
1. Council continues to support the DAF Shark Control Program
(SCP) under the Queensland Shark Management Plan, with the vision of the SCP transitioning to lower by-catch potential alternatives in waters adjacent to the Noosa LGA; and
2. Council to work alongside DAF to explore further opportunities to actively support SharkSmart educational programs, and alternative bite mitigation trials where appropriate.
C. Note Council’s other shark management responsibilities including;
1. Marine animal stranding response, noting this role requires resourcing for equipment, materials and staff training and the use of contractors to enable Council to effectively respond to stranding events; and
2. Consideration of signage investigation relating to dangerous marine animal warnings across Council managed canal systems only (Noosa Waters).


6.3. 2024-2025 FEES AND CHARGES
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and pursuant to sections 97, 98 and 262(3)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, for the 2024-25 financial year the cost-recovery fees and commercial charges provided as Attachment 1 to the report.


6.4. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAY 2024
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 outlining May 2024 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.


6.5. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS 2024
That Council
A. Note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund Round 21, 2024/25; and
B. Approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee to fund projects to the value of $36,700 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.


6.6. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND ONE) – PROGRAM/PROJECTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Grant application which is before us today. Leigh McCready has recently been elected as the president of this club.  Mr Rob McCready sits in a decision-making capacity on the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Sub-Committee.  Mr McCready is married to Leigh McCready who worked as a volunteer on the 2020 Future Noosa Election Campaign which is no longer an entity.  Mr & Mrs McCready are not related parties, nor are they close associates and therefore I do not believe this COI satisfies the requirements the act as I do not stand to gain a benefit or loss in relation to the matter that is no greater than the benefit or loss of a significant proportion of persons in the local government area stand to gain or lose.  However, in the public interest and full transparency I will declare this interest as I believe I am able to make an impartial decision on the matter. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:Cr Jessica Phillips

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded:Cr Jessica Phillips

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $42,085 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
Carried unanimously.






6.7. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - INFRASTRUCTURE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-2025 Community Project Grants - Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $30,000 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.




6.8. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Phillips provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I was the president of Cooroy Gymnastics until September 2023, and as my parents were foundation members.  Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I and my parents are no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy Gymnastics Club. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded:Cr Nicola Wilson

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Phillips and determine that Cr Phillips participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Councillor Phillips is no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy Gymnastics Club and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. 
Carried unanimously.
Cr Phillips did not vote on the above motion. 

Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded:Cr Tom Wegener

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Equipment to the value of $36,647.18 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
Carried unanimously.





6.9. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EVENTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the funding recommendation to NOOSA International Surfilm Festival.  I am a member of the NOOSA International Surfilm Festival Committee.  As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wegener left the meeting.

Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:Cr Jessica Phillips

That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Events to the value of $23,200 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
Carried unanimously.

Cr Wegener returned to the meeting.


6.10. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - OVERVIEW
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $131,932.18 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.


6.11. ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 19), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 4)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding applications for the Environment Project Grants (Round 19) and Climate Change Response Grants (Round 4);
B. Approve the recommendations to fund projects totalling the amounts below:
i. Environment Project Grants (Attachment 1) - $13,293.00
ii. Climate Change Response Grants (Attachment 2) - $50,000; and
C. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Environment Project grants and Climate Change Response grants with successful organisations, as per the recommended funding amount.


6.12. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THREE YEAR ALLIANCE GRANT AGREEMENTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the proposed funding allocations to the Noosa Lions Football Club. I am the current President of the Noosa Lions Football Club.  As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.

Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded:Cr Jessica Phillips

That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and approve a one-year extension to the Sports Field Maintenance and Hall/Community Centre Alliance grants with the new completion date being 30 June 2025, subject to sufficient funds being made available in the adopted 2024/25 budget.
Carried unanimously.

Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.


7.1. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE: CONTRACT NO. RP00637 - REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE HIRE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (COMMONLY KNOWN AS DRY HIRE)
That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and
A. Award Contract No. RP00637 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Equipment (commonly known as Dry Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July 2024 to the following suppliers:
  • Ready Industries Pty Ltd (1300TEMPFENCE)
  • ATF Services Pty Ltd (AAA)
  • Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
  • Cooloola Mini Hire Pty Ltd (Astro Hire)
  • BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd
  • Brooks Hire Services Pty Ltd
  • Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited
  • Conplant Pty Ltd
  • Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
  • Durack Civil Pty Ltd
  • RAM Invest Pty Ltd (Earth Gear)
  • Flexihire Pty Ltd
  • Water Trucks Pty Ltd (H2flow Hire)
  • Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
  • K2 Plant Hire Pty Ltd
  • Kennards Hire Pty Limited
  • Master Hire Pty Ltd
  • Onsite Rental Group Operations Pty Ltd
  • Porter Hire Pty Ltd
  • Rosmech Sales & Service Pty Ltd
  • RPM Hire Australia Pty Ltd
  • Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
  • Shore Hire Pty Ltd
  • The Trustee for Orchard Trust t/as Sniffers Plant Hire Pty Ltd
  • The trustee for the TFH Hire Trust t/as TFH Hire Services Pty Ltd 
  • Trafquip Pty Ltd
  • WEZ Group PTY LTD
B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council;
C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24) months each ending on 30 June 2030; and
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00637 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Equipment as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.


7.2. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE: CONTRACT NO. RP00436 - REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE HIRE OF PLANT AND OPERATOR (COMMONLY KNOWN AS WET HIRE)
That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and
A. Award Contract No. RP00436 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Operator (commonly known as Wet Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July 2024 to the following suppliers:
o A.F Dixon & B.S Dixon (BS & AF Dixon)
o Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
o Albert and Herbert Pty Ltd
o AMAC Cranes Group Pty Ltd
o Amanda Alice Sims t/as Amanda Sims Contracting
o Asphalt Innovations Pty Ltd
o Aussie Hydro-Vac Services Pty Ltd
o Australian Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
o B.P Blacket & N.M Blacket t/as Jet Vac Excavations 
o Base Course Management Queensland Pty Ltd
o Bebrok Excavations Pty Ltd
o BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd (Black Diamond)
o Capital Asphalt QLD Pty Ltd
o Clayton's Towing Service Pty Ltd
o Cleanaway Industrial Solutions Pty Ltd
o Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
o Crejae Excavations Qld
o Durack Civil Pty Ltd
o Ellis Profiling QLD Pty Ltd
o Ensbey Earth Moving ATF The Ensbey Family Trust 
o EPH Contracts (QLD) PTY LTD
o First Nations Civil & Contracting Pty Ltd
o Fishys Earthmoving ATF The Fish Family Trust
o Fleet Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o H2flow Hire (Water Trucks Pty Ltd)
o IBS Excavations (Moortop Pty Ltd)
o Junction Venture Pty Ltd t/as Cootharaba Earthworx
o Luke Allan Burrows
o MD Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Pipe Management Australia Pty Ltd
o Falcon Earthmoving Pty Ltd t/as Qld Dozer Hire
o Roy's Earthmoving and Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
o Sniffers Group
o Stabilised Pavements of Australia Pty Ltd
o Suttons Cleaning Service Qld Pty Ltd
o THD Civil Pty Ltd
o The Stabilising Pty Ltd
o The Trustee for Kelly Family Trust (Kelly's Earthworks)
o The Trustee for Valentine Family Trust t/as Valentine Transport 
o Wez Group Pty Ltd
B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council.
C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24) months each ending on 30 June 2030.
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00436 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Operator as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.  




Council Resolution

Moved:Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded:Cr Nicola Wilson

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.




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