General Committee Meeting Report - 17 March 2025

That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding Application No. MCU23/0090 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Hotel (extension to existing Hotel) and DBW23/0073 Development Permit for Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme (Demolition) situated at 118 Poinciana Avenue Tewantin and 26 Diyan Street Tewantin and:

A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

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

That an Item C be added to read: 

C. That Condition 35 be amended as follows:

35. Closed-circuit television equipment must be installed within the property to provide observation of all street frontages and the carparking areas of the site. The footage of the cameras is to be made available to the police on request. 

Carried unanimously.

That an Item D be added to read:

D. That Condition 21 be amended as follows:

21. Use of the beer garden areas is limited to the following hours:

i. Northern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm, 7 days a week;

ii. Southern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm, Sunday to Thursday; 

iii. Southern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00am (midnight), Friday and Saturday.

Carried unanimously.

That an Item E be added to read: 

E. That Conditions 29 be amended as follows:

29. A Plan of Management for the site must be prepared and submitted to Council prior to the commencement of the use. The Plan is to include: 

      a.   A complaints management procedure that includes:

i. a contact person with whom complaints can be lodged;

ii. a clearly defined procedure for responding to, investigating and resolving complaints; and

iii. a notification protocol to all complainants of the outcome of complaint investigations

           A record of all complaints and investigation results including corrective actions must be maintained and made available for inspection at any time upon request by Council

    b.  Management of music and patrons including patron entry and exit from the Beer gardens, staff monitoring and patrolling external areas for anti-social behaviour and ensuring patrons leave in an orderly manner.

Carried.

That Item F be added to read

F. Condition 52 to be added as follows:

52. The proposed development provides for a maximum of 35 gaming machines across the entire site and limited to the gaming area of 260m2.

and that Conditions of DBW23/0073 - Development Permit for Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme (Demolition) to be renumbered commencing at 53. 

Carried unanimously.

That Item G be added to read:

G. Amend Condition 3 to replace the existing wording (Plan No. TP09 Revision 11 Proposed Beer Garden prepared by Red) as follows:

3. Plan No. TP09 Revision 11 Proposed Beer Garden prepared by Red as amended by Council.

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding Application No. MCU23/0090 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Hotel (extension to existing Hotel) and DBW23/0073 Development Permit for Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme (Demolition) situated at 118 Poinciana Avenue Tewantin and 26 Diyan Street Tewantin and:

A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

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

C. That Condition 35 be amended as follows:

35. Closed-circuit television equipment must be installed within the property to provide observation of all street frontages and the carparking areas of the site. The footage of the cameras is to be made available to the police on request.

D. That Condition 21 be amended as follows:

21. Use of the beer garden areas is limited to the following hours:

i. Northern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm, 7 days a week;

ii. Southern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm, Sunday to Thursday; 

iii. Southern beer garden between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00am (midnight), Friday and Saturday.

E. That Condition 29 be amended as follows:

29. A Plan of Management for the site must be prepared and submitted to Council prior to the commencement of the use. The Plan is to include: 

      a.   A complaints management procedure that includes:

i. a contact person with whom complaints can be lodged;

ii. a clearly defined procedure for responding to, investigating and resolving complaints; and

iii. a notification protocol to all complainants of the outcome of complaint investigations

           A record of all complaints and investigation results including corrective actions must be maintained and made available for inspection at any time upon request by Council

     b.  Management of music and patrons including patron entry and exit from the Beer gardens, staff monitoring and patrolling external areas for anti-social behaviour and ensuring patrons leave in an orderly manner.

F. Condition 52 to be added as follows:

52. The proposed development provides for a maximum of 35 gaming machines across the entire site and limited to the gaming area of 260m2.

and that Conditions of DBW23/0073 - Development Permit for Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme (Demolition) to be renumbered commencing at 53. 

G. Amend Condition 3 to replace the existing wording (Plan No. TP09 Revision 11 Proposed Beer Garden prepared by Red) as follows:

3. Plan No. TP09 Revision 11 Proposed Beer Garden prepared by Red as amended by Council.

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding Application MCU24/0074 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Food and Drink outlet and Short-term accommodation (16 Units) situated at 203 and 207 Gympie Terrace Noosaville and:

A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 3 to the General Committee Minutes dated 17 March 2025 - Updated Conditions (with errors amended as advised by staff), with the following amendments:

1. That Condition 3, under CD 2.02 be amended to read:

CD 2.02 B

B

Ground Floor Plan prepared by Arkos Architects

20.02.2025

Amendments

The plan is to be amended to demonstrate that a minimum of 1.0 metre width of soft landscaping can be provided to all street frontages particularly around proposed 

 urban infrastructure in Albert Street.   

The plan is to demonstrate a minimum of 375 square metres of landscaping is provided on site excluding outdoor dining and paved areas. Provide an updated 

 calculation which separates all landscaping areas individually to comprise 375 square metres of landscaping. 

The plan is to amend the number of ‘Tide’ structures to maximum of 5, with each structure to provide shade to a seat, with the structures to be built within the site boundary.

Carparks 2 - 12 are to be amended to accommodate landscaping infrastructure in accordance with the Landscaping Works conditions of this approval.

The ground floor plan is to accommodate on site refuse collection in accordance with the engineering requirements stipulated in condition 61. 

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

The meeting adjourned at 11.09am.

The meeting resumed at 11.22am.

That A 2 be added to read:

2. That Condition 40 be further amended to read:

40. A minimum of 56 car parking spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces must be provided and marked on the site and always made available and accessible while the use is open for business. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval, be generally in accordance with Arkos’ Basement Plan (CD 2.01, Rev. C) and Ground Floor Plan (CD 2.02, Rev. B) dated 20 February 2025 and must include in particular: 

a. 29 parking spaces within the total, for Short-term accommodation uses and 27 spaces for Food and Drink Outlet uses which are clearly marked for each purpose and accessible at all times; 

b. pedestrian routes in accordance with the conditions of this Decision Notice; 

c. 1 disabled parking space/s within the total; and 

d. dimensions, User Class, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian Standard AS2890: Parking Facilities.

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding Application MCU24/0074 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Food and Drink outlet and Short-term accommodation (16 Units) situated at 203 and 207 Gympie Terrace Noosaville and:

A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 3 to the General Committee Minutes dated 17 March 2025 - Updated Conditions (with errors amended as advised by staff), with the following amendment:

1. That Condition 3, under CD 2.02 be amended to read:

CD 2.02 B

B

Ground Floor Plan prepared by Arkos Architects

20.02.2025

Amendments

The plan is to be amended to demonstrate that a minimum of 1.0 metre width of soft landscaping can be provided to all street frontages particularly around proposed 

 urban infrastructure in Albert Street.   

The plan is to demonstrate a minimum of 375 square metres of landscaping is provided on site excluding outdoor dining and paved areas. Provide an updated 

 calculation which separates all landscaping areas individually to comprise 375 square metres of landscaping. 

The plan is to amend the number of ‘Tide’ structures to maximum of 5, with each structure to provide shade to a seat, with the structures to be built within the site boundary.

Carparks 2 - 12 are to be amended to accommodate landscaping infrastructure in accordance with the Landscaping Works conditions of this approval.

The ground floor plan is to accommodate on site refuse collection in accordance with the engineering requirements stipulated in condition 61. 

2. That Condition 40 be further amended to read:

40. A minimum of 56 car parking spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces must be provided and marked on the site and always made available and accessible while the use is open for business. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval, be generally in accordance with Arkos’ Basement Plan (CD 2.01, Rev. C) and Ground Floor Plan (CD 2.02, Rev. B) dated 20 February 2025 and must include in particular: 

a. 29 parking spaces within the total, for Short-term accommodation uses and 27 spaces for Food and Drink Outlet uses which are clearly marked for each purpose and accessible at all times; 

b. pedestrian routes in accordance with the conditions of this Decision Notice; 

c. 1 disabled parking space/s within the total; and 

d. dimensions, User Class, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian Standard AS2890: Parking Facilities.

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

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson 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 Lorentson may participate and vote on this matter relating to the Pomona Place Making Plan as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved. 

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding the Pomona Place Plan Pilot; and

A. Approve the final Pomona Place Plan in Attachment 1; 

B. Note the changes to the Draft Pomona Place Plan as a result of submissions in Attachment 2;

C. Approve the preparation of an Implementation Plan for actions designated as short term in the Pomona Place Plan; and

D. Note an Evaluation report will be provided to Council in the coming months once the Place plan has been endorsed and implementation has commenced with community. 

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) 2025 and:  

A. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 1), initiated by Cr Finzel, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to provide a review to improve the efficiency and impact of the Waste Reduction Act 2020 in addressing the current and future circular economy needs, 

resource recovery and waste challenges to address how the Act operates to inform and take action at local government levels to respond to the needs of developing critical circular economy markets, including the viability of soil 

remediation within the Circular Economy to address social and environmental best sustainable practice as priority for local solutions to contribute to healthier communities, sustainable development, housing, and responsible resource management. Bioremediation and phytoremediation are both innovative, nature-based solutions for soil decontamination, fostering targets to effectively deliver place-based solutions for environmental and financial sustainability."  

B. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 2), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to Commit to undertaking a feasibility study of implementing a policy similar to the European Union’s Urban Wastewater Treatment and Reuse framework as 

part of Australia’s efforts to achieve Zero Pollution goals."

C. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 3), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to collaborate with local governments to mandate road user agreements with industry, ensuring fair cost distribution among road users, including those 

responsible for increased freight loads that damage local government roads."

D. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 4), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"The National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to support the policy of Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMA, QLD) and the Australian Senior Active Doctors Association (ASADA) by:

1. Amending the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to establish a new registration category under AHPRA for senior doctors wishing to volunteer before retirement.

2. Waiving or significantly reducing registration fees and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for this category.

3. Providing indemnity insurance for senior doctor volunteers at minimal cost. 

4. Establishing an Australian Medical Reserve to address workforce shortages during emergencies."

E. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 5), initiated by Cr Finzel, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to undertake a comprehensive review into the end of waste criteria for resource recovery products against the specification for materials used in Federal, State 

and Local Infrastructure projects."

F. Approve Cr Lorentson and Cr Finzel to attend and present the motions at the National General Assembly, should they wish to attend.

1. That Item B updated to read:

B. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 20 March 2025- Cr Lorentson – updated - Feasibility Study on Wastewater Treatment), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to commit to conducting undertaking a feasibility study to evaluate the implementation of implementing a policy similar to the European Union’s Urban Wastewater Treatment and Reuse framework, as part of Australia’s efforts to achieve its Zero Pollution goals."

and 

2. That Item D be updated to read:

D. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 2 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 20 March 2025 - Cr Lorentson – updated Emergency Medical Workforce Support), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"The National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to support the policy efforts of the Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMA, QLD) and the Australian Senior Active Doctors Association (ASADA) by:

1. Amending the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to establish a new registration category under AHPRA for senior doctors wishing to volunteer before retirement.

2. Waiving or significantly reducing registration fees and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for this category.

3. Providing indemnity insurance for senior doctor volunteers at minimal cost. 

4. Establishing an Australian Medical Reserve to address workforce shortages during emergencies."

Carried unanimously.

That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 March 2025 regarding motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) 2025 and:  

A. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 1), initiated by Cr Finzel, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to provide a review to improve the efficiency and impact of the Waste Reduction Act 2020 in addressing the current and future circular economy needs, 

resource recovery and waste challenges to address how the Act operates to inform and take action at local government levels to respond to the needs of developing critical circular economy markets, including the viability of soil 

remediation within the Circular Economy to address social and environmental best sustainable practice as priority for local solutions to contribute to healthier communities, sustainable development, housing, and responsible resource management. Bioremediation and phytoremediation are both innovative, nature-based solutions for soil decontamination, fostering targets to effectively deliver place-based solutions for environmental and financial sustainability."  

B. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 20 March 2025 - Cr Lorentson – updated - Feasibility Study on Wastewater Treatment), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to commit to conducting undertaking a feasibility study to evaluate the implementation of implementing a policy similar to the European Union’s Urban Wastewater Treatment and Reuse framework, as part of Australia’s efforts to achieve its Zero Pollution goals."

C. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 3), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to collaborate with local governments to mandate road user agreements with industry, ensuring fair cost distribution among road users, including those 

responsible for increased freight loads that damage local government roads."

D. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 2 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 20 March 2025 - Cr Lorentson – updated Emergency Medical Workforce Support), initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"The National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to support the policy efforts of the Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMA, QLD) and the Australian Senior Active Doctors Association (ASADA) by:

1. Amending the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to establish a new registration category under AHPRA for senior doctors wishing to volunteer before retirement.

2. Waiving or significantly reducing registration fees and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for this category.

3. Providing indemnity insurance for senior doctor volunteers at minimal cost. 

4. Establishing an Australian Medical Reserve to address workforce shortages during emergencies."

E. Approve the following motion (refer Attachment 5), initiated by Cr Finzel, to be submitted to the Australian Local Government Association: 

"This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to undertake a comprehensive review into the end of waste criteria for resource recovery products against the specification for materials used in Federal, State 

and Local Infrastructure projects."

F. Approve Cr Lorentson and Cr Finzel to attend and present the motions at the National General Assembly, should they wish to attend.

Carried unanimously.

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 March 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

Carried unanimously.