General Committee Meeting - 15 March 2021
This meeting predates council's current meetings system, which begins in April 2023, so there is no agenda here with each item cued to the video. What follows is what the record holds: council's papers, and the decisions its minutes record.
Papers
Council keeps papers from before April 2023 on a separate archive page for each year, listed by meeting date. The files stay on council's site — why.
- Agenda: council's 2021 archive, under 15 March
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 15 March
Decisions
Every decision the minutes record, in the order minuted. Where a division was called the names are on the contested votes register; otherwise the minutes say only whether it carried.
- Confirmation of Minutes
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The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 15 February 2021 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 15 February 2021 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0119 - Application for Material Change of Use for Short Term Accommodation at 1/20 Nannygai Street, Noosaville
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0119 … motion Development Superseded
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0119 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 1/20 Nannygai Street, Noosaville and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: PLANNING When Conditions must be Comp…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That Item 6 be amended to read: 6. All outdoor areas, including balconies, decks, and the like, must not be used after 9pm each night and the pool area not to… amendment Development Carried unanimously
That Item 6 be amended to read: 6. All outdoor areas, including balconies, decks, and the like, must not be used after 9pm each night and the pool area not to be used after 8pm each night.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0119 … committee recommendation Development Carried · 4–2
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0119 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 1/20 Nannygai Street, Noosaville and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: PLANNING When Conditions must be Comp…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.
for 4 — Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
against 2 — Joe Jurisevic, Tom Wegener - 51987.44.02 – Minor Change to a Development Approval for Entertainment and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverages and a Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon – 6 Thomas Street, Noosaville
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. 51987.44.02… motion Superseded
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. 51987.44.02 to make a minor change to an existing approval for Entertainment and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverages and Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon situated at 6 Thomas Street, Noosaville and: A. Amend conditions 13, 16 and 24 to re…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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Seconded by Cr Jurisevic Amend Item 16 to read: 16 The approved uses must not operate outside the hours of 6:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week, except Friday an… amendment Lost unanimously
Seconded by Cr Jurisevic Amend Item 16 to read: 16 The approved uses must not operate outside the hours of 6:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week, except Friday and Saturday, where Entertainment and Dining Business Uses with a frontage to Thomas St may operate until 12 midnight. The requirements of this condition must be included in the Community Management Statement for any Body Corporate for the subject site.
Moved by Brian Stockwell.
Lost unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. 51987.44.02… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 regarding Application No. 51987.44.02 to make a minor change to an existing approval for Entertainment and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverages and Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon situated at 6 Thomas Street, Noosaville and: A. Amend conditions 13, 16 and 24 to re…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa Trail Masterplan
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That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and A. Note the update on… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and A. Note the update on the development of the Noosa Trail Masterplan, the establishment of the Noosa Trail Masterplan Stakeholder Reference Group and the grant funded Trail 5 Upgrade project; and B. Adopt the Noosa Trail Masterplan for the purposes of enabling further detailed planning to be undertaken that will include consideration of opportunities and constraints to achieve: 1. A shire wide trail network that links the hinterland to the coast and defines trail locations and standards for walkers, runners, mountain bikers, horse riders and canoeists; 2. Creation of shorter trail loops around existing towns and villages suitable for all ages and abilities; 3. A significant enhancement of canoe and kayak trails and infrastructure to link to land trails including along Weyba Creek, Eenie Creek, Wooroi, Cooloothin Creek and the Noosa River and Lakes; 4. Linkages between Cooloola National Park/ Lake Cootharaba/ Boreen Point to Kin Kin and Lake Macdonald; 5. Opportunities to link to trails in adjoining Shires to create the opportunity for week-long adventures; Noting that any expansion of the trail network is subject to feasibility assessment, landowner consent, ongoing operational maintenance costs and consideration of any new projects as part of Council’s annual budget processes.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Potential Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 Relating to Housing Choice and Affordability
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That Council note the report on Potential Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 relating to Housing Choice and Affordability by the Principal Strategic Planner to the P… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report on Potential Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 relating to Housing Choice and Affordability by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and A. Prepare amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 in line with the actions outlined in parts 2.1 to 12.1 of the report, in accordance with Division 2 of the Planning Act 2016; and B. Update the Noosa Council Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Briggs & Mortar Pty Ltd in 2017 with regard to the provisions of Noosa Plan 2020 and the local housing situation and trends.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Proposed Local Law Amendment – Short Stay Letting – Revised Version Following Public Consultation
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and: A. Resolve to make: 1… motion Local laws Superseded
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and: A. Resolve to make: 1. Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 as contained in Attachment 1; and 2. Administration (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2021 as contained in Attachment 2; B. In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Policy, further consult with the public about the revised versions of Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2021 and Administration (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2021; C. Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, delegate to the Chief Executive Officer its powers under section 38 of the Act and section 15 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to decide— 1. how the public interest test of Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 contained in Attachment 1 and Administration (Amendment) Subordinate 2. Local Law (No. 1) 2021 contained in Attachment 2 is to be conducted; and 3. the matters with which the public interest test report in relation to the local law and subordinate local law must deal; and 4. the consultation process for the public interest test and how the process is to be used in the public interest test; D. Approve the complaints procedure contained in Attachment 4 for the purpose of providing a plain English explanation of the process for dealing with complaints; E. Refer the resource requirements for implementing the local law and proposed fees structure for applications and annual renewals to the FY2021/22 budget process; F. Allow resident letting agents for on-site managed complexes the ability to submit one application form for their entire letting pool, with the fees applied per property within the letting pool; G. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments to the documents prior to public notification.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That Item H be added to read: H. That the CEO investigate incorporating a Council employed security firm replicating the Mornington Peninsula model. amendment Local laws Carried unanimously
That Item H be added to read: H. That the CEO investigate incorporating a Council employed security firm replicating the Mornington Peninsula model.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and: A. Resolve to make: 1.… committee recommendation Local laws Carried · 4–1
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and: A. Resolve to make: 1. Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 as contained in Attachment 1; and 2. Administration (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2021 as contained in Attachment 2; B. In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Policy, further consult with the public about the revised versions of Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2021 and Administration (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2021; C. Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, delegate to the Chief Executive Officer its powers under section 38 of the Act and section 15 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to decide— 1. how the public interest test of Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 contained in Attachment 1 and Administration (Amendment) Subordinate 2. Local Law (No. 1) 2021 contained in Attachment 2 is to be conducted; and 3. the matters with which the public interest test report in relation to the local law and subordinate local law must deal; and 4. the consultation process for the public interest test and how the process is to be used in the public interest test; D. Approve the complaints procedure contained in Attachment 4 for the purpose of providing a plain English explanation of the process for dealing with complaints; E. Refer the resource requirements for implementing the local law and proposed fees structure for applications and annual renewals to the FY2021/22 budget process; F. Allow resident letting agents for on-site managed complexes the ability to submit one application form for their entire letting pool, with the fees applied per property within the letting pool; G. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments to the documents prior to public notification; H. That the CEO investigate incorporating a Council employed security firm replicating the Mornington Peninsula model.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
for 4 — Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Amelia Lorentson
against 1 — Tom Wegener - Draft Climate Change Response Plan
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Carbon Reduction Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 … committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Carbon Reduction Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and approve the draft Climate Change Response Plan for the purpose of community consultation, provided at Attachment 1 to the report.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa Aquatic Centre Cafe Lease Tender Assessment - T000031
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That Council note the report by the Community Facilities Manager to the General Committee meeting dated 15 March 2021 and A. Award tender T000031 to David Evans… committee recommendation Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Community Facilities Manager to the General Committee meeting dated 15 March 2021 and A. Award tender T000031 to David Evans, trading as Poolside NAC; and B. Award the lease agreement for an initial term of two (2) years, commencing 1 April 2021 at a rate of $45,000 p.a. ex GST and increasing to $50,000 p.a. ex GST in year 2, with an option to extend for a further three (3) periods of twelve (12) months each at a rate of $55,000 p.a. ex GST in year 3 with CPI increases to be applicable in years 4 and 5, if the options are executed. The options to extend will be at Council’s discretion and subject to the Contractor’s demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of the lease agreement.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa North Shore Beach Campground Management Services Tender – T000033
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That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 and A. Award contract T000033… committee recommendation Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 and A. Award contract T000033 to 1 Eight Pty Ltd for the Noosa North Shore Beach Campground Management Services for an initial five (5) year period commencing 1 April 2021; and B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to exercise future options to extend the contract for a further 1 x 2 year period subject to satisfactory performance at Council’s sole discretion.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU19/0114 & RAL19/0027 – Application for a Seniors Living Community, New Cooroy Golf Clubhouse & Facilities and Boundary Realignment & Access Easement at 30, 114, 122 & 144 Myall Street Cooroy
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning, to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 regarding Application MCU19/0114 and RAL19/0027 f… committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning, to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 regarding Application MCU19/0114 and RAL19/0027 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Entertainment & Dining Type 2 Recreation amusement fitness, Multiple Housing - Type 3 Retirement and Special Needs (Seniors Living Community) and Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary Realignment and access easement) situated at 30, 114, 122 and 144 Myall St Cooroy and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is not consistent with SEQ Regional Plan as the development would result in a high density residential development within an area which contains ecological vales and is not included with the planning schemes urban growth boundaries. 2. The proposed development is contrary to State Planning Policy as it will irreversibly impact on good agricultural land. 3. The proposed development is not consistent with Desired Environmental Outcomes of the Noosa Plan 2006 as the proposal will adversely impact on good agricultural land, is at odds with the expected rural character and amenity of the area and is more suitably located within the urban growth boundary. The proposal will also result in the loss of land intended to accommodate recreational activities for the community. 4. The proposed development is inconsistent with the Noosa Plan’s Strategic Framework as the proposed development will not conserve land for agricultural purposes and will result in development inconsistent with the rural character and amenity of the locality. 5. The proposed development is not consistent with Overall Outcomes 6.7.2 a) (i) and (iv), c), d), r), s), y), cc), gg), rr) and ss) and Specific Outcomes O1, O3, O7, O8, O9, O10, O15, O18, O19, O20, O25, O27, O81, O82 and O88 of Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality Code as: i. It results in high density residential development outside of the Urban Growth Boundary which is not consistent with the Priority Infrastructure Plan. ii. It utilises Rural zoned land for the purpose of Multiple Housing which is an inconsistent use in the zone with the land intended to be maintained for its rural character and use for agricultural. iii. It utilises Open Space Recreation zoned land for the purpose of Multiple Housing which is an inconsistent use in the zone with the land intended to be used for recreational purposes. iv. It utilises rural land intended to be protected and managed to preserve the scenic and environmental values of the area. v. It does not preserve agricultural land, conserve open space for biodiversity and water quality purposes or provide development at a density consistent with the sites environmental constraints and proximity to the Lake Macdonald water supply catchment. vi. The development does not minimise cut and fill and is excessive. vii. The development results in adverse impacts on the sites environmental values. viii. The development has the potential to impact on water quality of Lake Macdonald. ix. The proposal will result in a detrimental impact on the scenic vista from the major road network and the entry into Cooroy township. x. The proposed built form does not complement traditional streetscape and building forms. xi. The height of club house will dominate surrounding spaces and the existing skyline. xii. Parts of the development are located too close to Myall Street and are not consistent with the streetscape. xiii. The excessive site cover results in excessive bulk and development which is not compatible with surrounding development. xiv. The development has the potential to impact on the acoustic amenity of the surrounding area, as no acoustic measures are proposed to be implemented for the new golf club house. 6. The proposed development does not comply with Overall Outcomes 14.44.2 a), b) and j) and Specific Outcomes O16 and O17 of the Residential Uses Code as: i. It is proposed on land that is not suited to the development of residential buildings; ii. It is not consistent with the character of the neighbourhood; iii. It does not maximise the use of the natural topography and minimise the need for cut and fill; and iv. It is not located within reasonable proximity to a variety of essential services. 7. The proposed development fails to meet Overall Outcomes 13.7.2 a), b), c), d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (v), e) and g) and Specific Outcomes O1, O3, O4, O5, O6, O8, O9, O10, O14, O15, O18 and O19 of the Biodiversity Overlay Code as the proposal will result in the removal of significant vegetation and intrude into the site’s riparian buffer. 8. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 14.157.2 a) an b) of the Water Sensitive Design Code as the development: i. is not designed and could not be constructed in a manner that does not impede, long term attainment of relevant Environmental Values and Water Quality Objectives as specified in the Environmental Protection Policy 2009; ii. proposes infrastructure within the riparian zone and an extent of cut and fill that is likely to create adverse impacts on downstream ecosystems, properties and infrastructure due to changes to stormwater flow, water quality or ecosystem health. 9. The application proposes development within the Water Supply Catchment which may result in adverse effects on the quality of water entering Lake Macdonald contrary to Specific Outcome O11 of the Natural Hazards and Natural Resources Overlay Code. 10. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcome 14.111.2 (c) and Specific Outcome O7 of the Driveways and Car Parking Code as: i. Sufficient visitor parking is not provided and appropriately located for visitors of the Retirement and Special Needs use; and ii. Sufficient parking is not provided for the golf club house. 11. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcome 14.111.2 (c) and Specific Outcome O8 of the Driveways and Car Parking Code and Specific Outcome O7 and O36 of the Residential Uses Code as internal driveways are too narrow to satisfactorily accommodate internal traffic movements. 12. The proposed built form and landscaping is not consistent with the preferred character within Cooroy and will result in an appearance of excessive bulk, limited landscaping and continual roof form. 13. Noosa Plan 2020 has identified that it can meet the requirements for residential accommodation until 2041 within the current Urban Growth Boundary. The application has failed to demonstrate a significant planning need to develop outside of these boundaries, nor any overriding community benefit which would justify approving the development despite its conflict with the Planning Scheme and relevant State Planning Policies. 14. In preparing the Noosa Plan 2020 and in reviewing submissions pertaining to this property Council considered the development potential and suitability of this site and it was considered that despite its inclusion within the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan, commitment of the land for urban purposes was neither necessary nor appropriate. 15. The proposal is not consistent with the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020 which seek that the land is developed for rural residential purposes. 16. The proposal does not comply with the overall outcomes sought by the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code in Noosa Plan 2020 as the development: i. is not designed, sited, nor could it be constructed in a way that avoids adverse impacts on ecologically important areas, ecological systems and processes. ii. does not propose to conserve, manage, enhance and nor rehabilitate to protect and improve biodiversity, ecosystem health, landscape stability and resilience of ecological linkages and riparian vegetation iii. is not designed nor propose a layout that provides for the protection and establishment of appropriate buffers to waterways, wetlands, native vegetation and significant fauna habitat. iv. does not protect and enhance the terrestrial and aquatic native flora and fauna and their habitats v. does not propose landscaping for the rehabilitation of ecologically important areas, degraded ecosystems and habitats to achieve a functional and healthy ecosystem state that requires minimal human intervention. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report - February 2021
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 outlining February 2021 year to date financi… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 March 2021 outlining February 2021 year to date financial performance against budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
Source
- Agenda and minutes: council's 2021 meeting archive
- Decisions: our votes register, parsed from council's minutes
- Council's meetings index: noosa.qld.gov.au