Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 8 April 2025
Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 9:30AM
Location: Noosa Shire Council Chambers , 9 Pelican Street , Tewantin , QLD 4565 , Australia
Organiser: Noosa Shire Council
Duration: 00:41:10
Synopsis: Temporary Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions and sunset, Conflict-of-interest minutes inconsistency to rectify, Housing approvals transparency reporting planned, CEO delegated childcare appeal.
Meeting Attendees
Committee Members
Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Frank Wilkie Non-Committee Members
Executive Officers
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Apologies (Did Not Attend)
Meeting Insight
Key Decisions & Discussions Amelia Lorentson: Chaired consideration of MCU24/0151 for temporary relocation of Lake Macdonald Rowing Club to Seqwater land; referred item to General Committee with minor amendments flagged (7.1; 19:58–21:10). Frank Wilkie: Moved that despite a declared conflict, Brian Stockwell may participate and vote under s150ES LGA 2009; carried (For: Wilkie & Lorentson) (7.1; 03:51–04:35). Officers: Proposal: two containers, fenced compound, portable toilet, on-site parking, lake access; site within Environment Management & Conservation Zone but supported due to temporary nature and dam upgrade necessity (7.1; 05:44–08:09). Officers: Conditions to mitigate amenity impacts: hours limited to sunrise–9:30 and 3:30–sunset, max nine persons, no events/competitions, muted/non-reflective finishes, fencing, landscaping; no vegetation removal; site above flood line (7.1; 10:02–11:06, 10:48–11:06). Officers: Two public submissions raised visual/noise/traffic/antisocial concerns; conditions and small scale deemed adequate; increased presence may deter antisocial use of nearby picnic shelter (7.1; 07:19–08:09, 16:14–17:13). Officers: Seven-year sunset clause to cover Seqwater works (approx. five years) plus contingency; title reference to be corrected to Lot 1 RP167252 (7.1; 08:09–09:17). Patrick Murphy: Administrative correction can be made at Committee level (7.1; 09:26–09:34). Brian Stockwell: Queried safe access and Cabomba weed risks at new launch area; officers noted Seqwater to manage waterbody matters; no pontoon proposed; site chosen for accessibility during drawdown (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Amelia Lorentson: Flagged amendment: approval lapses when works complete (or 12 months after) or by 2032—providing certainty to residents (7.1; 19:58–21:10). Patrick Murphy: Monthly delegated approvals report tabled for transparency; consideration to include new dwellings/lots and track SEQ Regional Plan targets, likely as biannual/annual reporting (8.1; 22:34–25:56). Amelia Lorentson: Noted a delegated “beach re‑profiling” approval at 312 Tewantin Beach Rd is confined to private land (8.1; 26:06–26:41). Council: Resolved to delegate to CEO all matters to resolve P&E Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 re childcare centre at Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Rd (9.1; Minutes 9.1; 39:58–40:36). Contentious / Transparency Matters Council: Apparent internal inconsistency: resolution states Cr Stockwell may participate and vote, yet minutes note he was “not eligible to vote” on 7.1; this should be rectified to avoid ambiguity (7.1). Amelia Lorentson: Sought clearer public-facing metrics on housing approvals vs SEQ targets; officers to design periodic reporting, improving accountability (8.1; 23:30–25:56). Council: Confidential session lawfully closed under s254J(3)(e) LGR 2012 for active litigation; promptly reopened and outcome recorded, aligning with transparency obligations (9; Minutes 9; 26:41–27:18). Officers: Submitters will receive decision and links to report/discussion; standard appeal rights explained, supporting procedural fairness (7.1; 12:04–12:59). Legal / Risk Use in Conservation Zone: Officers justify approval despite zone inconsistency due to temporary need from public infrastructure works, setbacks from lake, no vegetation clearing, and strict conditions—reducing Planning Act conflict risk (7.1; 05:44–08:09). Condition Precision: Title correction (Lot 1 RP167252) is essential to avoid enforceability issues; administrative fix noted (7.1; 08:09–09:34). Sunset/Lapsing: Seven-year limit plus Chair’s proposed “completion-triggered lapse” manages “temporary creep” and reduces risk of de facto permanent use (7.1; 08:09–09:17, 19:58–21:10). Public Safety: Cabomba weed hazard raised; reliance on Seqwater management noted; absence of launch infrastructure conditions could pose residual safety risk if drawdown alters access; may warrant monitoring/review condition (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Litigation Management: Delegation to CEO in P&E Court Appeal 1998/2024 centralises negotiation/consent orders; maintains privilege but requires councillor oversight via periodic briefings (9.1; Minutes 9.1). Conflicts of Interest Brian Stockwell: Declared prior Seqwater consultancy (2019–2020) involving strategic suitability assessments around Lake Macdonald; legal advice suggests no current COI; Council decided participation/vote permissible under s150ES LGA 2009 (7.1; 01:16–04:35). Clarity Gap: Minutes then state he was “not eligible to vote” on 7.1, conflicting with the s150ES decision; administrative correction recommended (7.1). Environmental Concerns Officers: Siting maximises setback from lake, above flood line; no vegetation removal; muted finishes and landscaping to reduce visual impact (7.1; 05:44–11:06). Operating Limits: Restricted hours and no events/competitions curb noise/traffic and protect fauna activity periods (7.1; 10:02–11:38). Lighting: Controls framed to protect environment rather than security; fenced compound and limited hours used to deter antisocial use (7.1; 15:31–17:13). Cabomba Risk: Potential entanglement hazard during launches noted; no pontoon proposed; site chosen for accessibility during dam drawdown (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Material Change / New Development Applications MCU24/0151: Temporary Outdoor Sport & Recreation (Rowing Club) relocation driven by Seqwater dam/spillway upgrades; sunset clause (7.1; 05:44–09:17). Childcare Centre: Noosa Civic MCU subject to P&E Court Appeal 1998/2024; CEO delegated for resolution (9.1; Minutes 9.1; 26:41–27:18, 39:58–40:36). Housing Supply & SEQ Regional Plan Targets Amelia Lorentson: Requested delegated approvals report track new dwellings vs SEQ targets to evidence delivery (8.1; 23:30–24:29). Patrick Murphy: Proposed biannual/annual whole-of-approvals reporting (incl. private certification) for accuracy; to be developed with Strategic Planning (8.1; 24:10–25:56).
Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Tuesday, 8 April 2025 9:30 AM Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener “Noosa Shire – different by nature” PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 1. DECLARATION OF OPENING The meeting was declared open at 9.33am 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. 3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair) Cr Brian Stockwell Cr Frank Wilkie NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Karen Finzel EXECUTIVE Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray APOLOGIES Cr Tom Wegener 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 11 March 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. 5. PRESENTATIONS Nil. 6. DEPUTATIONS Nil. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 7. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE 7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consultant capacity since that time. 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. Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved. For: Crs Wilkie & Lorentson Against: Nil. Carried. Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote. Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General Committee for further consideration. Carried unanimously. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 8. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE 8.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY - FEBRUARY 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Acting Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 8 April 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for February 2025 as per Attachment 1 to the Report. Carried unanimously. 9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 Planning & Environment Court Appeal No.1988 of 2024 - Application for Material Change of use for a Childcare centre at Noosa Civic,27 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville. Carried unanimously. RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That the meeting be re-opened to the public. Carried unanimously. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 9.1. CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 1998 OF 2024 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A CHILDCARE CENTRE AT NOOSA CIVIC, 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 April 2025 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 and: A. Delegate to the CEO the power to attend to all matters relating to its resolution. Carried unanimously. 10. MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 10.14am
Meeting Transcript
Amelia Lorentson 00:00.020
Welcome to the Planning & Environment Committee. I noted that Councillor Stockwell, Mayor Wilkie, is in attendance. Also would like to note that Councillor Tom Wegener is an apology for today. He's at the dentist and welcomed Councillor Karen Finzel. She's sitting as an observer online. I'll start with an Acknowledgement to Country. I respectfully acknowledge the Kabi Kabi people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters that form the region we call Noosa. Council pays its respect to elders past, present and emerging and welcomes the ongoing role that Indigenous people play within the Noosa community. Confirmation of minutes. We'll go straight to confirmation of minutes. I'd like a mover and a seconder. I'll move it Madam Chair. Thank you. Seconder. Councillor Stockwell. All in favour? No discussion, all in favour. Thank you very much and now let's move to the next item which is item 7 Reports for consideration of the Committee 7.1 before we move into a summary discussion of the development application. I note that Councillor Stockwell has a declaration to make. Brian Stockwell 01:26.227
Yes in accordance with the relevant part of the act I declare I wish to inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook land asset classification of land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald dam. The work was at a strategic level and assessed the past and appreciated as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability suitable and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as those that proposed in the application. In 2020, as part of the broader consulting project, I also took a further assessment evaluating the suitability of land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have perception of bias because I've had no dealings with the Seqwater in a private consulting capacity since that time. 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. Amelia Lorentson 02:32.316
Any questions from any of the Councillors? I do, Frank Wilkie 02:34.480
Thank you Madam Chair. Just to clarify, Councillor Stockwell, are you making this declaration because this report is about a sporting club warning going been gaining permission to move its shed and it's on Seqwater land and you have a link, previous link to Seqwater. Are you making this declaration basically because of the link or is there any purely because of the link or is there any benefit accruing to you because of your work in this current project that's before us? Brian Stockwell 03:13.413
There's no current benefit it's only because the at a strategic level I have assessed this particular site for its suitability for recreation but not in the specifics that would be required to assess an application for town planning. It's only because of that previous private work that I had consistently declared. But have received legal advice that there's no longer a declaration so it is just because of the fact that I have made recommendations that cover the land in a previous private capacity Frank Wilkie 03:51.164
So you're being extremely cautious yes okay Madam Chair I'll move that the Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Councillor Stockwell and that in accordance with section 150 ES of the law. Local Government Act 2009 and having considered the Councillors conflict of interest as described it is decided that Councillor Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU 240151 development application. Not 1RP167252 Lake Macdonald Drive, Lake Macdonald as a reasonable person will not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved for Councillor Stockwell. Amelia Lorentson 04:37.101
Just a couple of questions before I second. I know the applicant is Seqwater and that's why the declaration has been made. Is that correct Councillor Stockwell? Not the not as he knows fact that my previous work it wasn't about who the applicant was there. And you mentioned that you sought legal advice on the matter? On a range of matters. On a range of matter and that the legal advice was that there is no longer existing a conflict of interest. Brian Stockwell 05:09.292
Yes, there's no longer a broader conflict of interest around the SEQ border and the grades because it's a recreational use and I've made assessments on that particular area for its recreational suitability. Amelia Lorentson 05:21.087
Thank you for your overabundance of caution. I'm happy to second that. All in favour? Thank you. And we'll move to discussion of the application in front of us. Welcome Nadine, welcome Patrick. Can I ask if you can give us an overview. Why is the Lake Macdonald rowing club seeking to relocate and where to? Nadine Gordon 05:44.957
Okay, good morning Councillors. This is an application for Material Change of Use for outdoor sport and recreation for the Lake Macdonald rowing club. Is for the temporary relocation of the Lake Macdonald rowing club from its existing location at Colwood Road which is on the northern end of the lake to the western side of Hoy Road. The move is required due to the proposed dam and spillway works that are proposed by the upgrade by Seqwater. Has been liaising with the applicant and with Council officers to find a site that meets their requirements and to meet the requirements and can sort of be relocated because of those dam works. One of the main requirements is that it you know it is on the lake. And has good access to the lake. The facility proposed is quite small it contains two containers, a fence compound, a toilet and a car parking area along with a access to the lake. Use isn't consistent with the environment management conservation zone in which it's contained within however planning consider that the use is acceptable based on it's a temporary use. It has been relocated because of the dam upgrade so it has to be relocated. The site is above the flood line. There is no vegetation to be removed and it's been set back as far as possible from the lake, maintaining those water quality aspects. Car parking is able to be provided on site and as I said there's good access to the site. Two submissions were received in response to advertising of the proposal. They were concerned about visual amenity, noise, some antisocial behaviour and traffic. However, in terms of our review of those submissions, we believe conditions can be imposed to address most of those concerns, and noting it is a temporary use and it is a very small club. The proposal indicates that there are nine members, so it's a small club, and in terms of that antisocial behaviour, the potential of having more people down that area might also discourage that. A condition has been also imposed to reflect the temporary nature. A sunset clause has been included in the conditions of seven years. This was requested by the applicant to basically cover the proposed works, which we understand in terms of the dam could take five years, but they asked for a couple of extra years in terms of contingency, so that's why that condition was imposed. And we do, in our recommendation, we do have to add, I'm not quite sure how we would do this, but we do have to add an extra clause in just the header, because it's referencing Lake Macdonald Drive, that's the description that came up from our own work, our mapping. We do have to include the lot and RP, and there it would be described as lot 1 on RP 167252. So it's just that it's not clear. I said from our mapping data, it just said Lake Macdonald Drive. So we have to put the address in there just to clarify and make sure that references Patrick Murphy 09:08.645
So the site doesn't have a street number. It's just referred to as like appropriate at Lake Macdonald Drive. So this way it provides clarity as to the actual title. Amelia Lorentson 09:16.954
Question from the Chair, can this amendment be made in Planning & Environment Committee or is it something we refer to at the General Committee? Richard MacGillivray 09:26.727
Through the Chair, I this can be made through the committee but it's a technical and a minor administrative matter. Amelia Lorentson 09:36.248
Questions before we move the amendment? Thank you Madam Chair. Frank Wilkie 09:40.152
You mentioned that there were two submissions objecting and on the grounds of amenity, noise and traffic and antisocial behaviour, potential for antisocial behaviour. Can you talk us through the conditions that you've included in this recommended approval that addresses those particular objections? Nadine Gordon 10:03.018
Yes, so with the, there are limitations on hours of operation, which are basically early morning and afternoon. There's to be no activities after sunset. We've limited the number of patrons. You can use the club which was what was proposed by the applicant. So put hours of operation. It's we've got fencing there as well for security and safety. They've got the two containers on site as well and we've also put some landscaping in there. So they're probably the main conditions that we've imposed to restrict and sort of ensure that the amenity is maintained and that there's limited impacts on the surrounding area. Frank Wilkie 10:47.026
It appears you've requested use of muted colours and non-reflective materials. Yes, we have it as well. And there's a maximum of nine on site? That's correct. And to clarify, Seqwater required this club to move so they could do their works? They've proposed this site for them. Nadine Gordon 11:06.081
That's right. This is SEQ owns the site. So they liaise with the club and also Council officers to look at different locations and this was one of the sites that came up as the preferred location. Okay. Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 11:20.528
I also noticed part of the conditions that competitions or larger events are not committed at the new site. Can you talk about that? Because that does address, I've got both the submissions that were opposing the application in front of me and that was a recurring issue. Nadine Gordon 11:38.526
Yes, that's right. So no, yeah, that condition about the number of people attending the site at nine and that there had to be no advance plan there as well. It's just a sort of location of a small club and based on the facilities, we've limited the use to what was proposed. And again, of a temporary nature, we don't want this to be a, we don't want events to be coming down this road. We don't want lots of, activity to occur in this location. Amelia Lorentson 12:04.578
Just out of curiosity, so submissions are made and the report is really quite thorough, so it addresses pretty much every concern in the submissions with adjoining. Conditions, how we're going to mitigate the impacts. Nadine Gordon 12:17.568
Does that get communicated to the submitters or? So when, so basically we will issue a decision. The applicant then has 20 business days in which to appeal. If they don't appeal, we then issue the notice to the decision to the submitters and so they get a copy and then they have the opportunity to appeal against the proposal. So if they also if they ring up we also will send them of the link so where they can see the report and all this discussion as well. So we send them a direct link for that. Fantastic, Amelia Lorentson 12:56.089
Thank you. Any further questions? Councillor Stockwell. Brian Stockwell 13:00.597
In their current location there is a pontoon and also a boat ramp. Background, which I presume they used one or both of those to launch. There is a hazard in the lake in terms of the Cabomba being something that's actually quite dangerous if you get caught up in if you're sort of launching boats etc. Have we had any consideration know it's only a grass trap about the any condition might be required in terms of maintaining safe access to the water. I'm sure it's something that's thought about but it's just that the current situation that is well managed moving to a new situation. I don't know what the current situation is with Cabomba but is a weed of national significance so it grows up to lengths of 14 metres and if you do happen to fall in and get tangled up it can be a risk. Of that? Nadine Gordon 13:55.790
Seqwater has been, basically they're running they're the applicant so in terms of that treatment of the water and the liaison with the club we've basically left that side of things to Seqwater and the club to manage we've tried to minimise because it is temporary and we have got water quality we've tried to minimise the impacts and the construction activities into the lake and the Environmental officer he wasn't too keen on a sort of gravel or really substantial path Brian Stockwell 14:28.752
It's more of a maintenance thing. The boats are all stored on-site they're not moving off-site? Nadine Gordon 14:33.818
No that's right yeah they all store off-site at the moment and generally I've seen most of them walk down the ramp to get in and they're fairly light you I think one or two people carry them down. Patrick Murphy 14:46.825
I don't think they've proposed any pontoons as part of the application. Brian Stockwell 14:49.909
No I wouldn't have thought that everyone they would I guess raising it as an initiative. Patrick Murphy 14:54.975
So the site was chosen because when they do the works the dam level is to be lowered so this is a site that they considered that the access would still be suitable once the dam level was lowered. That's a good point because the Cabomba are likely to be in the area that's lowered. Yeah. So a sloping, a gently sloping profile. More accessible is what they've said this area is. But perhaps when they lower it they might turn around and say we'd like to add soon a pontoon and then they have to come back and change. If that's what they're saying at that point. But they have done some analysis at this point. And that's the reason why this site was chosen. Amelia Lorentson 15:31.342
Both submissions raised concerns. With safety. They were concerned that the creation of an own car park potentially might attract gatherings, and apparently that's already happened. Happening at the moment. I know the conditions, we have got a condition in terms of lighting, but it's not to address safety concerns. It's more in terms of environment. How have we addressed that issue or is the creation and site location of a rowing club, is that in itself a means of mitigation? Litigation. Patrick Murphy 16:15.291
Well it does occupy an area where people may have been gathering previously. The car park is to be contained within the site and then the site is to be fenced. So there's an element of security that will be provided to the site in itself and noting that the hours are very early morning and afternoon it's not like the cars will be there or people will be there late into the day. Nadine Gordon 16:40.632
So there are understand we there's a little picnic shelter in the road reserve and that's where people gather so so yes we believe that this might know with people coming and going it's a less desirable place for people to sort of hang out. Suppose so but yeah this will be the compound will be fenced off so we can we could add a yeah I'm not sure if we need to add an additional condition about fencing if that's what you're after. Richard MacGillivray 17:14.734
For limits for persons on site between sunrise and 9:30am. And then between 3:30pm. And sunset each day so essentially restricted to hours in the early morning up to 9:30 and then the afternoon for the session before the sun sets so quite restricting in terms of hours so unlikely to have people there in late after dark. Yeah that does sort of control I guess the scale of activity to occur and I don't think Nadine Gordon 17:47.121
This type of club like the current the club currently operates out of Colwood Road and you know this is again a Colwood Road is a fairly isolated location as well and there's a an open toilet there and a picnic area and again club seems to function quite well there I don't think that the club I don't believe the club in itself is or this facility is going to further attract people down to this area. Amelia Lorentson 18:16.257
Any further questions? Frank Wilkie 18:17.769
I just prompted one. Will there be toilet facilities on site? Nadine Gordon 18:22.400
There is a temporary toilet. It's a little portable toilet. Amelia Lorentson 18:31.747
Any further questions around the table and I know Councillor Finzel, you have a question. Can I welcome to the meeting and please let the staff know your question? Karen Finzel 18:45.412
Good morning. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for the report. I just have a quick question. Given the temporary nature of the move in relation to the sunset clause, has there been any discussion as to what the club's plan are post the seven years? Nadine Gordon 19:04.811
We've only been dealing with Seqwater and they they've asked for the seven years. We're anticipating that they would be moved back to the Colwood Road site. Karen Finzel 19:18.118
Thank you and would that need anything to come back to Council at that time or will that just be an actual transition back to their original location? Nadine Gordon 19:25.768
We've only might have to get back we won't have to get back to you on that Councillor Finzel. Patrick Murphy 19:37.245
Due to the extended period of time and depending what they want to reconstruct it may it require approval. Amelia Lorentson 19:43.083
Hasn't there been an abandonment of existing use rights? That's correct. Nadine Gordon 19:46.097
I suppose it depends what happens yes. Richard MacGillivray 19:47.988
Yeah the facts and circumstances will be relevant in terms of that they've had to relocate due to infrastructure works but they will come down to what they're proposing if it's like-for or whether it's changing. That's right, same location. Amelia Lorentson 19:58.809
And the term also influences that and I've requested a slight amendment. I'll bring forward to the General Committee which I think probably captures what we're discussing so if the works are completed ahead of schedule and they may be completed in three four years the approval lapses. That time or 12 months after that time or 2032 and I think that also is an important addition for the residents who really need some certainty around when the approval lapses and that they're not going to be there. If the works are completed ahead of time. I will move this application to the General Committee. I'll second that Madam Chair. Thank you very much due to not significance of the matter due to just two side amendments that will be proposed at the General Committee. Further consideration? Thank you. Before closing I do want to just thank Nadine and Patrick. I note to a new addition to the reporting equitable and facilities that now joins human rights compatibility statement and thank you so much. I really think it's an important addition. I made the request to have the last seven meetings and I think it's very important that we include that it's a position statement and a commitment from this Council that these things matter. Everyone's rights and access and inclusion. That's what we're striving for. Thank you. No further comments? Frank Wilkie 21:45.638
Thank Gee, you Madam. I think we're all in the same boat on this one. Fantastic! No, we're in the same direction even. Amelia Lorentson 21:56.527
Let's row this gently down the stream. All in favour please. Thank you. So we're going to now move to the next item and I'm just opening my computer. So we'll move now to. Reports for Noting by the Committee, 8.1 planning applications decided by delegated authority. Welcome to the desk Patrick and if you can give us an overview of those applications. Patrick Murphy 22:33.387
Thank you. As you're aware each month we table report to Council detailing those applications that have been decided under delegated authority. The purpose is just for transparency to show Councillors in our community the range of applications that are decided. Noting a significant number have decided each and that generally applications are approved. As you'll see for the month of February there were 36 decisions that were made under delegated authority and they were all approvals. One application being determined by Council and that was also approved. Amelia Lorentson 23:15.393
Under the delegated report that there are quite a few new dwellings. Secondary dwellings approval for secondary dwellings, reconfiguring lots and units. Would it be just again a thought for considering whether we can include in the delegated report, and I think I've mentioned this before, how many new dwellings have been approved and how many more are needed to meet with our SEQ regional plan targets and align with our housing targets because I think this report we've clocked up quite a few new dwellings and I just I think we've got an opportunity through the delegated report to actually show how our progress is going. In terms of housing supply and meeting our targets. Just for consideration for you. Patrick Murphy 24:13.085
We could look at compiling them out of new lots and new dwellings, certainly, aligning it to the target might be we'll just have to have a bit of think about that because when the target was set how many have already been established. Where do we sit in relation to that at the moment. So we could have a look at it certainly. Amelia Lorentson 24:30.088
That would be great. Councillor Stockwell. Brian Stockwell 24:32.019
With- Would that then also require, I suppose, a bit of post-dating of when the private certifiers advise of their approvals? It wouldn't be in that month that they would have been approved, it would be when we received it. Patrick Murphy 24:48.759
Well, this will provide a slice of the approvals, because obviously there will be other approvals for the secondary dwellings and which won't actually come through planning, Brian Stockwell 24:57.337
Which will come through building. Has, will be, it provide its useful information if it isn't a little bit, or would we be better off having action for a quarterly dwelling target report? Richard MacGillivray 25:09.651
My advice is possibly quarterly or even bi-annual as a report just because it would take a bit time. Of to pull all that data and it's obviously not just delegating decisions, it's decisions by private certification industry but we still have records and we could produce that with our strategic planning team as a bit of an update and how we're tracking against our SEQ regional plan targets. I'd suggest bi you maybe-annual one right or even annual just because of a bit of time and effort taken to pull together a report and it could be updated to Council on that regular basis. Fantastic, and that's probably more impactful and accurate. Yeah, correct, as opposed to delegated decisions which are a bit separate from dwelling houses and such, which many are decided without the need for a planning approval. Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 25:57.096
Thank you very much. Any further questions? Any questions, Councillor Finzel? No, thank you, Madam Chair. Who would like to move? I'm happy to move it. Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Second. Mayor Wilkie. Brian Stockwell 26:12.701
We'll talk to this. I did, my interest was raised on the application at 312 Tewantin Beach Road and 2S1 exelon we esplanade were where I talking about relocation of natural coastal settlements, including beach nourishment, beach draping, and re-profiling. So my inquiries have revealed that all on the private land. It's not giving someone permission to go and change the beach outside of their own property. So it's just, for me, that was just important that some people may diligently look at this and think what's going on there. It's just a private landowner who happened to own a very important asset on the beach and is seeking to re-profile, no doubt, after the recent events. Amelia Lorentson 26:54.146
That's correct. Thank you. Any further discussion? All in favour, please. Carry unanimously. And. Do have a confidential matter, so. Item 9, confidential session. So I will move that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J3E of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing item 9.1, Planning & Environment Court appeal 1988 of 2024, application for Material Change of Use of a childcare centre at Noosa Civic, 27 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville. Can I have a seconder, please? Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. All in favour? And we'll move into confidential session. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 39:48.666
Well, you know, I can open. Welcome can I please have a. The recording hasn't started yet. Oh, it hasn't. Amelia Lorentson 40:00.354
Still white. Good. Welcome back. Could I please have a mover for item 9.1, confidential. Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Second, Madam Chair. Thank you, Mayor Wilkie. Any discussion? All in favour? Carried unanimously. And before we close the session, I forgot to acknowledge and welcome our Acting CEO, Director of Planning and local laws, Richard MacGillivray. Welcome and thank you. For providing. A nice safe space for us. Keeping the seaport. Thank you, keeping the seaport. Watch this space. Okay, at this point it's now 10:16. And I declare the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting closed. Thank you Madam Chair. Thank you everyone for a great respectful debate. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 40:58.950
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