General Committee Meeting - 12 April 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, the recording, 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 12 April
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 12 April
Recording
- Recording on council's YouTube channel © Noosa Shire Council
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 March 2021 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 15 March 2021 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0128 – Development Application for Material Change of Use for a Residential Care Facility at 32 Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 April 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0128 … committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 April 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0128 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Residential care facility situated at Reservoir 32 Viewland Dr, Noosa Heads and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: PLANNING When Conditions must be Complied With 1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use continues. Approved Plans 2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date DA-0031 5 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 29/01/2021 DA-0032 4 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA-0033 4 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA-0034 4 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 22/01/2021 DA-0035 4 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA-0036 4 3d Views prepared by Ellivo 22/01/2021 DA-1000 16 Ground Floor Plan prepared by Ellivo 15/03/2021 DA-1001 11 Level 1 Floor Plan prepared by Ellivo 04/02/2021 DA-1002 10 Roof Plan prepared by Ellivo 04/02/2021 DA-1600 4 Area Plans prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA-2100 5 Building Elevations prepared by Ellivo as 21/01/2021 amended in red by Council DA-2101 5 Building Elevations prepared by Ellivo as 21/01/2021 amended in red by Council DA-3100 6 Building Sections prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA-3101 2 Building Sections prepared by Ellivo 21/01/2021 DA06 (Page - Noosa Youngcare Masterplan prepared 09/03/2021 11) by Form Landscape Architects DA06 (Page - Tree Works Plan prepared by Form 09/03/2021 12) Landscape Architects as amended in red by Council DA06 (Page - Walls and Fences prepared by Form 09/03/2021 13) Landscape Architects as amended in red by Council Nature and Extent of Approved Use 3. Deliveries and any service related activities must not occur outside the hours of: a. 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday b. 9am to 5pm Sunday or any public holiday 4. The total number of residential beds established on the site, including the approved on site overnight carer accommodation, must not exceed twenty (20). 5. The total number of support workers residing on the premises at any one time must not exceed two. Currency Period 6. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by the 15 April 2027, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. Performance Bond 7. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $10,000 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions. Street Identification 8. The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible from the primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and, where appropriate, the building name. Water & Sewer Connections 9. An underground connection to reticulated water and sewerage must be provided to the development in accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater). Plant and Equipment 10. All air conditioning units, generators or other plant and mechanical equipment must be located at ground level and fully enclosed or screened such that, 10.1. they are not visible from the street frontage or adjoining properties; and 10.2. the screening enclosure minimises noise impacts to within acceptable levels at the boundary of the site. 11. All external plant and equipment must be sited away from neighbouring residential premises. Building Appearance 12. All deck and balcony areas above ground floor must not be enclosed by permanent fixtures such as shutters, louvres, glass panelling or the, except where required to satisfy any privacy condition of this Decision Notice. 13. The building must be finished using a mixture of colours textures and materials using a muted, natural colour palette that complements the natural surroundings of the site. Fencing and Walls 14. Any street fencing must be set back an average of 1 metre from the front property boundary. Any fencing on the front boundary must either: a. not exceed a maximum height of 1.2m b. be of open construction. 15. The area of land between the fence and the front property boundary must be densely landscaped to screen any fencing from the street. 16. The 2m landscape zone between the building footprint and the side and rear boundaries must not be filled and must be landscaped to provide a visual buffer and transition to adjoining properties. Landscaping Works 17. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan for that specific area and must include in particular: a. the works shown on the Approved Plans b. provision of 1 street tree within the road reserve for every 8 metres of road frontage 18. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy, sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached. 19. All landscape works must be maintained generally in accordance with the approved design for the life of the development. Tree Retention 20. Existing trees on site must be retained generally in accordance with the Tree Solutions referenced document, Arboricultural Report, 32 Viewland Drive prepared by Brandan Martin Director/ Principal Consulting Arborist dated December 5, 2020. 21. Provide to Council prior to or with an Operational Works Application an amended Tree Works Plan that accords with the referenced Arboricultural Report in Condition 20, and including additional trees identified as suitable for retention in consultation with the consulting arborist, Council’s Environment Officer and in accordance with the referenced report. Clothes Drying Areas 22. Outdoor clothes drying areas must be screened from public view. Protection of Privacy 23. To ensure privacy is protected between adjoining properties, the windows located on the western and southern building faces must: a. have a minimum window sill height or 1.5 metres above floor level; or b. be fitted with translucent glazing; or c. be fitted with a fixed external screen. 24. The upper level balconies located on the southern facade of the apartment building must include either balcony planter boxes, balustrading or fixed external privacy screens, positioned in such a way to obscure direct views into the habitable room windows or private open space areas of the adjoining property. Communal Recreation Area/s 25. Communal recreation area/s must be provided as shown on the approved plans. Safety and Security 26. All external lighting at entrances, pathways, emergency exits and other external locations must not result in light shed beyond the boundaries of the site and design and/or screened where necessary to prevent glare and light disturbance to neighbouring properties. 27. Individual unit numbers must be clearly signed. 28. All pathways and land used for outdoor recreation must have grades not exceeding 1 in 20, with paths having hard, slip resistant surfaces. Site Access and Driveways 29. A sealed access driveway must be provided from Viewland Drive to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular: a. a driveway crossover generally in accordance with Council Standard Drawing RS-051 b. suitable safety measures to improve driver awareness of pedestrians and enhance pedestrian safety. Car Parking 30. A minimum of six (6) car parking spaces must be provided and marked on the site and made available and accessible at all times. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular: a. 3 visitor parking spaces within the total, which are clearly marked for that purpose and accessible at all times for visitor use b. 2 staff parking spaces within the total, which are clearly marked for that purpose c. 1 disabled parking space/s within the total d. 1 emergency vehicle bay within the total
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Park Road Temporary Path Upgrade Further Information
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on th… committee resolution Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Wegener does not have a close personal relationship with Mr St Baker and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Special Projects Coordinator to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 April 2021, providing further design i… committee recommendation Carried on casting vote · 3–3
That Council note the report by the Special Projects Coordinator to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 April 2021, providing further design information and approve an upgrade to the temporary path constructed as part of the previously completed Park Road Boardwalk project to a permanent pathway, with funding to be sourced when available at a future budget review.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
for 3 — Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic
against 3 — Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart - Proposed Lease - Shop 8, Sunrise Beach Shopping Centre
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes o… committee resolution Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Lorentson does not have a close personal relationship with Mr Taylor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 regarding the lease of Shop 8, S… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 regarding the lease of Shop 8, Sunrise Neighbourhood Shopping Centre and: A. Agree to enter a commercial lease of the premises to Tanglewood Company Pty Ltd, for a five (5) year term, as generally outlined in the report; B. Agree to an initial rent-free period of 6 months; and C. Authorise the CEO to award up to 4 subsequent lease extensions each of 5 years, subject to the lessee complying with the terms of the lease.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Budget Review 3 (BR3) for the 2020/21 Financial Year
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 and approve the proposed changes to the budg… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 and approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2020/21 financial year as outlined in the revised Budget Financial Statements attached to the report.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report – March 2021
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 outlining March 2021 year to date financial … committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2021 outlining March 2021 year to date financial performance against budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
Source
- Council recording: full video © Noosa Shire Council
- 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