Key Decisions & Discussions
• Amelia Lorentson: Deferred confirmation of prior Planning & Environment minutes to the Ordinary Meeting; carried unanimously (Item 4.1).
• Amelia Lorentson: Noted August 2025 planning applications decided under delegation; carried unanimously (Item 7.1) (10:20).
• Brian Stockwell: Moved approval of “other change” converting 36–40 Hofmann Dr to Health Care Service, Hospital and Hospital (Infusion Centre), amending Conditions 2, 3, 17, 25; carried unanimously (Item 7.2) (23:26; Minutes 7.2 A–D).
• Frank Wilkie: Confirmed peer review supports hospital-parking rate (1/35 m² vs 1/20 m² for medical centres) and that use change lowers intensity; conditions tie GFA and layouts to hospital functions (12:49–14:30; 18:43–20:05; Minutes 7.2 D.III).
• Tom Wegener: Queried growth of cancer-care services and EV charging provisions; officer confirmed multiple local facilities and agreed chargers desirable (10:24–11:45).
• Amelia Lorentson: Sought protections if long leases lapse; conditions lock uses/floorplates via approved plans and community management statement, requiring new application for more intensive medical uses (18:02–20:05; Minutes 7.2 B).
• Karen Finzel: Raised medical-waste handling risks; officers cited state regulation and on-site secure facilities with on-site collection access (24:38–27:12).
• Amelia Lorentson: Committee refused 48-bed backpackers at 17 Russell St for overdevelopment, design non-compliance, parking/servicing deficits, privacy/noise concerns, and erosion of permanent housing intent; unanimous (Item 7.3) (33:33–41:27; Minutes 7.3 A(1)–(5)).
• Frank Wilkie: Noted correction: bicycle and motorcycle spaces each 7, not 28; recorded in resolution (41:08–44:12; Minutes 7.3 C).
• Brian Stockwell: Emphasised consistent policy since 2021 to prioritise permanent dwellings in Medium/High Density areas; cited 56% benchmark non-compliance as overdevelopment indicator (44:44–46:41).
• Amelia Lorentson: Noted 178 submissions (mostly opposed) and urged applicants to use pre-lodgement, heed scheme parameters, and engage community to avoid costly refusals (33:33–38:31; 47:52).
• Amelia Lorentson: Sought housing target tracking; officers said a forthcoming Housing Monitor will capture dwellings approved by private certifiers (self-assessable) to measure targets comprehensively (00:02–05:50).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Amelia Lorentson: Probed litigation costs, mediation posture, and risk assessment in defending refusals; officers outlined Planning Act-compliant decision-making and appeal pathways (00:02–03:30).
• Amelia Lorentson: Asked about State’s role in appeals; officers said the State may elect to join where a state interest exists, but it is discretionary (03:30–04:30).
• Amelia Lorentson: Pressed on precedent risk from approving an “inconsistent” hospital use; officers said each application judged on merits/need (Goodchap precedent) and no automatic precedent is created (21:36–23:26; Minutes 7.2 D.I–III).
• Karen Finzel: Sought broader policy advocacy on clinical waste; Chair ruled discussion out-of-scope for the application, suggesting workshop instead (28:18–28:59).
• Amelia Lorentson: Confirmed applicant engagement history for backpackers; staff documented pre-lodgement and repeated warnings about scale/land-use, with limited applicant response (37:31–38:31).
• Frank Wilkie: On-the-record correction to transport benchmarks for bicycles/motorcycles, transparently noted in resolution (41:08–44:12; Minutes 7.3 C).
Legal / Risk
• Officer advice: Decisions guided by Planning Act 2016, case law, and defensibility; both Item 7.2 and 7.3 reports provided under s63(5) (00:02–03:30; Minutes 7.2 C; 7.3 B).
• Hospital approval: Although “inconsistent” in zone, Council relied on demonstrated planning need, internal-only works, and expert-validated lower parking demand; strict conditions tie use, GFA, and layouts to hospital functions, with CMS covenants and new-application trigger for any intensification (12:49–15:06; 18:43–20:05; Minutes 7.2 A–B, D.I–III).
• Parking risk: Loss of 30 spaces offset by hospital-rate parking and use mix limits; no contingency if demand exceeds forecasts, but conditions restrict any reversion to higher-intensity medical centre without further approval (20:37–21:36; 21:13–21:36).
• Backpackers refusal: Extensive non-compliance with High Density Residential Zone Code (site cover, GFA/plot ratio, setbacks, design character), Driveways & Parking Code (insufficient/ impractical parking incl. stackers; no motorcycle/bicycle/service spaces), Waste Code (no on-site servicing), and Visitor Accommodation Code (landscaping shortfalls) (33:33–41:27; Minutes 7.3 A(1)–(5)).
• Appeal posture: Council signalled robust, defensible grounds with detailed conflicts to support refusal if appealed; staff noted appeal/mediation pathways and Council’s duty to responsibly manage ratepayer-funded litigation (00:02–03:30; 44:44–46:41; Minutes 7.3 A).
• Medical waste: Regulated under Queensland frameworks (e.g., Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation; Medicines and Poisons regulations; State clinical waste guideline); Council relies on state regime plus on-site secure waste rooms and internal truck access (24:38–27:12).
Short-term Accommodation and Permanent Housing Balance
• Brian Stockwell: Reaffirmed policy intent to prioritise permanent residents in Medium/High Density zones since ~Oct 2021; backpackers would further erode permanent housing in an area already saturated with STA (44:44–46:41; 33:33–36:03).
• Frank Wilkie: Highlighted over-scale built form (excess GFA/plot ratio), rear setback encroachment, rooftop terrace overlooking/noise, and parking shortfalls on a 609 m² lot with 48 beds (46:41–47:52; Minutes 7.3 A(1)(a–f), A(2)(a–d)).
• Amelia Lorentson: Noted 178 properly made submissions (majority opposed) citing amenity, traffic, privacy, noise; urged earlier applicant collaboration to avoid costly redesigns (36:03; 47:52).
• Officer advice: Alternative compliant pathways include Rooming Accommodation (code assessable) or scaled permanent residential uses; applicant did not apply for rooming accommodation (37:12–41:08).
Planning Scheme Application and Zoning Nuances
• Frank Wilkie: Clarified functional difference: hospital allows potential overnight stays, larger floorplates, lower turnover; medical centres have higher patient churn and higher parking demand (12:02–13:06).
• Officer advice: Though hospital is “inconsistent” in the business zone, internal expansion, demonstrated community health need (cancer care), and lower traffic/parking intensity justified approval with tailored conditions (10:55–14:30; Minutes 7.2 D.I–III).
• Brian Stockwell: For backpackers, overdevelopment evidenced by 56% of assessment criteria failing benchmarks; consistent refusal approach aligns with Noosa Plan 2020 strategic intent (44:44–46:41).
• Amelia Lorentson: Ensured any future intensification at Hofmann Dr requires new MCU, enabling reassessment of parking and impacts under current scheme settings (18:43–20:05; Minutes 7.2 B).
Environmental and Infrastructure Considerations
• Tom Wegener: Advocated for EV charging integration in parking; while not conditioned here, officers acknowledged directionally supportive stance (11:11–11:45).
• Officer advice: Disability parking numbers governed by National Construction Code via certification; Council cannot prescribe numbers in development approval (21:36–22:16).
• Officer advice: Hofmann Dr building includes secure internal waste rooms and internal truck access to avoid kerbside conflicts (24:38–25:34).
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Tuesday, 7 October 2025 @ 9:30AM - #899
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Hospital Approval: Need-based, lower parking, strict conditions, Backpackers Refusal: Overdevelopment, code conflicts, amenity harms, Housing: Prioritise permanents; monitor planned, Appeals: Defensible; no precedent.
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Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 7 October 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 7 OCTOBER 2025
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 9.39am
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 Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 9
SEPTEMBER 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 4.1 be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
7.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – AUGUST 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting on 7 October 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for August 2025 as per Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
7.2 MCU19/0017.07 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 1 OFFICE,
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 2 MEDICAL TO HEALTH CARE SERVICE,
HOSPITAL AND HOSPITAL (INFUSION CENTRE) AND RAL 19/0004.07
RECONFIGURING LOT AT 36-40 HOFMANN DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 October 2025 regarding Other Change to Application MCU19/0017.07 Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Commercial Business – Type 1 Office, Commercial Business Type 2 Medical and Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot to a Material Change of Use - Health Care Service, Hospital and Hospital (Infusion Centre) and Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot, situated at 3640 Hofmann Drive Noosaville and:
A. Approve the change to the approved uses so that the approved uses are now Health Care Service, Hospital and Hospital (Infusion Centre) B. Amend Conditions 2, 3, 17, 25 C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
I. The proposed extension is located internal to the building and will not impact on the existing streetscape.
II. The proposed hospital use more accurately reflects the nature of services provided on-site, which include specialised cancer treatment, dedicated treatment areas, and inpatient accommodation. These functions are more consistent with a hospital use than a general medical centre.
III. The proposed carparking provision and information has been peer reviewed. The peer review supports the recommendation the carparking provisions based on the predominant use of the site being for hospital purposes as described by the applicant.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
7.3 MCU25/0006 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (BACKPACKERS ACCOMMODATION)
AT 17 RUSSELL ST, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 October 2025 regarding Application MCU25/0006 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation (backpackers accommodation), situated at and 1-3/17 Russell Street Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the site and is not consistent with Overall Outcomes 6.3.3.2 (2) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) (j) (n) and (p) and performance outcomes and acceptable outcomes PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO15, AO9.1(c) and AO15.2 and AO15.3 of the High Density Residential Zone Code as; a. The scale of the development is not consistent with structures on adjoining or nearby land and is likely to dominate and adversely impact the surrounding residential amenity.
b. The proposed development will result in a site cover which significantly exceeds the site cover requirements of the planning scheme providing a building that is not consistent with the street and surrounding area.
c. The proposed development does not satisfactorily incorporate design elements and materials reflective of the local streetscape character of the area, with the building not designed in the Noosa sub-tropical style.
d. The proposal will result in a plot ratio which significantly exceeds the plot ratio requirements of the planning scheme and is of a size that is not compatible with surrounding development.
e. The proposal rear setback of the third floor and rooftop terrace significantly encroaches into the rear setback as required by the planning scheme and
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contributes to building bulk and provides opportunities for overlooking to adjacent properties.
f. The proposed roof top terrace creates opportunities for potential privacy impacts on neighbouring properties due to overlooking.
2. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 9.4.1.2 (2) (a) (b) (c) and Performance Outcome 6 and Acceptable Outcomes 6.1and 6.2 of the Driveways and Parking Code as:
a. Sufficient carparking is not available on site to accommodate the likely demand for carparking on site and the site is located where on street parking is insufficient and undesirable.
b. The proposed car stacker is not suitable for parking as it lacks sufficient clearance for operation and is impractical for use by guests and staff unfamiliar with such systems.
c. The development does not provide the required number of functional car spaces including service vehicles as the proposed bus park is not sized to accommodate a small rigid vehicle.
d. No provision has been made for motorcycles and bicycles.
3. The proposed does not comply with Performance Outcome 7 and Acceptable Outcome AO7.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as:
a. The development fails to provide adequate loading and manoeuvring areas on site to accommodate the anticipated service vehicles.
4. The proposal is not consistent with Overall Outcome 9.4.10.2 (2) (d) and Performance and Acceptable Outcomes PO3, AO3.2(b), AO3.2(d), AO3.2(e) and AO3.2(f) of the Waste Management Code as:
a. The development has not adequately demonstrated that waste can be serviced on site.
b. The proposed waste storage area has not been designed to allow for unobstructed access for collection by service vehicles (i.e., on-site servicing).
c. Kerbside servicing is unable to occur while remaining clear from all existing on-street carparks, pedestrian footpaths and without impeding traffic flow on Russell Street.
5. The proposal is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO9 and the corresponding Acceptable outcomes AO9.1 & AO9.2 of the Visitor accommodation Code as:
a. The proposed area of landscaping is significantly less than the area required by the planning scheme; b. The proposed landscaping widths to side and rear boundaries are significantly less than that required by the planning scheme; c. The undersupply of onsite landscaping area and widths to boundaries results in a development which restricts the ability to incorporate landscaping between the site and neighbouring premises / buildings and to assist with softening the built form.
There are no relevant reasons to approve the proposed development to vary from development intensity specified by the Noosa Plan 2020 for this area.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Note the report incorrectly identifies the required number of bicycle spaces and motorcycle spaces which should each be identified as 7.
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Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
8 REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
Nil.
9 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.30am.
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 7 October 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 7 OCTOBER 2025
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 9.39am
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 Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 9
SEPTEMBER 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 4.1 be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
7.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – AUGUST 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting on 7 October 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for August 2025 as per Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
7.2 MCU19/0017.07 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 1 OFFICE,
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 2 MEDICAL TO HEALTH CARE SERVICE,
HOSPITAL AND HOSPITAL (INFUSION CENTRE) AND RAL 19/0004.07
RECONFIGURING LOT AT 36-40 HOFMANN DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 October 2025 regarding Other Change to Application MCU19/0017.07 Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Commercial Business – Type 1 Office, Commercial Business Type 2 Medical and Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot to a Material Change of Use - Health Care Service, Hospital and Hospital (Infusion Centre) and Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot, situated at 3640 Hofmann Drive Noosaville and:
A. Approve the change to the approved uses so that the approved uses are now Health Care Service, Hospital and Hospital (Infusion Centre) B. Amend Conditions 2, 3, 17, 25 C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
I. The proposed extension is located internal to the building and will not impact on the existing streetscape.
II. The proposed hospital use more accurately reflects the nature of services provided on-site, which include specialised cancer treatment, dedicated treatment areas, and inpatient accommodation. These functions are more consistent with a hospital use than a general medical centre.
III. The proposed carparking provision and information has been peer reviewed. The peer review supports the recommendation the carparking provisions based on the predominant use of the site being for hospital purposes as described by the applicant.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
7.3 MCU25/0006 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (BACKPACKERS ACCOMMODATION)
AT 17 RUSSELL ST, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 October 2025 regarding Application MCU25/0006 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation (backpackers accommodation), situated at and 1-3/17 Russell Street Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the site and is not consistent with Overall Outcomes 6.3.3.2 (2) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) (j) (n) and (p) and performance outcomes and acceptable outcomes PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO15, AO9.1(c) and AO15.2 and AO15.3 of the High Density Residential Zone Code as; a. The scale of the development is not consistent with structures on adjoining or nearby land and is likely to dominate and adversely impact the surrounding residential amenity.
b. The proposed development will result in a site cover which significantly exceeds the site cover requirements of the planning scheme providing a building that is not consistent with the street and surrounding area.
c. The proposed development does not satisfactorily incorporate design elements and materials reflective of the local streetscape character of the area, with the building not designed in the Noosa sub-tropical style.
d. The proposal will result in a plot ratio which significantly exceeds the plot ratio requirements of the planning scheme and is of a size that is not compatible with surrounding development.
e. The proposal rear setback of the third floor and rooftop terrace significantly encroaches into the rear setback as required by the planning scheme and
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 2025
contributes to building bulk and provides opportunities for overlooking to adjacent properties.
f. The proposed roof top terrace creates opportunities for potential privacy impacts on neighbouring properties due to overlooking.
2. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 9.4.1.2 (2) (a) (b) (c) and Performance Outcome 6 and Acceptable Outcomes 6.1and 6.2 of the Driveways and Parking Code as:
a. Sufficient carparking is not available on site to accommodate the likely demand for carparking on site and the site is located where on street parking is insufficient and undesirable.
b. The proposed car stacker is not suitable for parking as it lacks sufficient clearance for operation and is impractical for use by guests and staff unfamiliar with such systems.
c. The development does not provide the required number of functional car spaces including service vehicles as the proposed bus park is not sized to accommodate a small rigid vehicle.
d. No provision has been made for motorcycles and bicycles.
3. The proposed does not comply with Performance Outcome 7 and Acceptable Outcome AO7.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as:
a. The development fails to provide adequate loading and manoeuvring areas on site to accommodate the anticipated service vehicles.
4. The proposal is not consistent with Overall Outcome 9.4.10.2 (2) (d) and Performance and Acceptable Outcomes PO3, AO3.2(b), AO3.2(d), AO3.2(e) and AO3.2(f) of the Waste Management Code as:
a. The development has not adequately demonstrated that waste can be serviced on site.
b. The proposed waste storage area has not been designed to allow for unobstructed access for collection by service vehicles (i.e., on-site servicing).
c. Kerbside servicing is unable to occur while remaining clear from all existing on-street carparks, pedestrian footpaths and without impeding traffic flow on Russell Street.
5. The proposal is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO9 and the corresponding Acceptable outcomes AO9.1 & AO9.2 of the Visitor accommodation Code as:
a. The proposed area of landscaping is significantly less than the area required by the planning scheme; b. The proposed landscaping widths to side and rear boundaries are significantly less than that required by the planning scheme; c. The undersupply of onsite landscaping area and widths to boundaries results in a development which restricts the ability to incorporate landscaping between the site and neighbouring premises / buildings and to assist with softening the built form.
There are no relevant reasons to approve the proposed development to vary from development intensity specified by the Noosa Plan 2020 for this area.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Note the report incorrectly identifies the required number of bicycle spaces and motorcycle spaces which should each be identified as 7.
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Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
8 REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
Nil.
9 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.30am.
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