General Committee Meeting - 16 August 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 16 August
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 16 August
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 12 July 2021 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 12 July 2021 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU21/0054 - Development Application for a Material Change of Use
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That Cr Stewart be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declarations by Crs. Wil… committee resolution Development Carried unanimously
That Cr Stewart be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declarations by Crs. Wilkie and Stockwell.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this… committee resolution Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that as Ms Francis is only one of 21 objectors to the application which aligns with the staff recommendation, Cr Wilkie would be able to consider the matter impartially and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes o… committee resolution Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that as Ms Francis is only one of 21 objectors to the application which aligns with the staff recommendation, Cr Stockwell would be able to consider the matter impartially and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, 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 Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/005… motion Development Lost · 2–5
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0054 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use at 30 Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach, and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the community and 3.3.3 Housing Choice (n) of the Strategic Framework, as it will further erode the dwelling units available for permanent housing in the area, impacting permanent resident amenity. 2. The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(o), and z(ii) and Performance Outcomes PO1, PO2, PO13 and PO15 of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code as: i. The extent of visitor accommodation has eroded the available supply of permanent housing in the local plan area. ii. Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental impacts on the residential neighbourhood and amenity of permanent residents. iii. The proposal is not for multi-unit accommodation as intended for sites in close proximity to the Peregian Beach Local Centre. 3. The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and (h) of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code as: i. The proposal will contribute to the proliferation of visitor accommodation in the area and will further impact on the medium density residential neighbourhood being maintained as predominantly home to permanent residents. ii. The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility within a detached house, and is not located within a well-established resort or holiday units. 4. The proposal is not consistent with 9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and (2)(f) of the Visitor Accommodation Code as: i. The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents given resident’s reasonable expectations for the area. 5. There is no need for additional short term accommodation in the area. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Tom Wegener.
for 2 — Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/005… committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0054 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use at 30 Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach and request staff to provide a further report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 August 2021 providing appropriate conditions for approval of the application. A. Refuse the application for the reasons provided in the Planning & Environment Committee Agenda dated 10 August 2021. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU21/0079 - Development Application for a Material Change of Use
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/007… motion Development Lost · 2–5
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0079 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use at 4 Teal Street, Peregian Beach, and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the community and 3.3.3 Housing Choice (n) of the Strategic Framework, as it will further erode the dwelling units available for permanent housing in the area, impacting permanent resident amenity. 2. The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(o) and Performance Outcomes PO1, PO2 and PO15 of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code as: i. The extent of visitor accommodation has eroded the available supply of permanent housing in the local plan area; and ii. Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental impacts on the residential neighbourhood and amenity of permanent residents. 3. The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and (h) of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code as: i. The proposal will contribute to the proliferation of visitor accommodation in the area and will further impact on the medium density residential neighbourhood being maintained as predominantly home to permanent residents. ii. The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility within a detached house, and is not located within a well-established resort or holiday units. 4. The proposal is not consistent with 9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and (2)(f) of the Visitor Accommodation Code as: i. The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents given resident’s reasonable expectations for the area. 5. There is no need for additional short term accommodation in the area. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Tom Wegener, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
for 2 — Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/007… committee recommendation Development Carried · 5–2
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0079 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use at 4 Teal Street, Peregian Beach, and request staff to provide a further report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 August 2021 providing appropriate conditions for approval of the application. A. Refuse the application for the reasons provided in the Planning & Environment Committee Agenda dated 10 August 2021. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
for 5 — Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson
against 2 — Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener - Climate Change Response Plan and Community Consultation Submissions
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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 10 August 202… motion Superseded
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Carbon Reduction Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 and: A. Note the report on submissions received during the community consultation on the draft Climate Change Response Plan; B. Adopt the final Climate Change Response Plan, provided at Attachment 1 to the report; C. Request the CEO to establish a community reference group within 3 months of adoption to assist with the implementation of the plan; D. Request the CEO to investigate options for the formation of a Youth Reference Group or the like, to participate in Council’s climate change response and contribute to practical solutions; DE. Request the CEO to develop a detailed implementation action plan in consultation with the community reference group to inform Council’s future budget processes; EF. Note that Council has been awarded $310,000 in state government grant funding for two climate change resilience pilot projects to work in collaboration with other southeast Queensland councils to increase local government capability to mitigate and adapt to climate risk. Amendment No. 1
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Tom Wegener.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That items C and D be amended to add the following words: Item C – Add “and in particular request that group include indigenous representation” Item D – Add “to… amendment Carried unanimously
That items C and D be amended to add the following words: Item C – Add “and in particular request that group include indigenous representation” Item D – Add “to include indigenous youth”
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That item C be amended to read as follows: C. Request the CEO to establish a community reference group within 3 months of adoption to assist with the impleme… amendment Carried unanimously
That item C be amended to read as follows: C. Request the CEO to establish a community reference group within 3 months of adoption to assist with the implementation of the plan and in particular request that group include representatives from the Kabi Kabi First Nations People;
Moved by Brian Stockwell, 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 Principal Strategic Planner and Carbon Reduction Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 202… 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 10 August 2021 and: A. Note the report on submissions received during the community consultation on the draft Climate Change Response Plan; B. Adopt the final Climate Change Response Plan, provided at Attachment 1 to the report; C. Request the CEO to establish a community reference group within 3 months of adoption to assist with the implementation of the plan and in particular request that group include representatives from the Kabi Kabi First Nations People; D. Request the CEO to investigate options for the formation of a Youth Reference Group or the like, to participate in Council’s climate change response and contribute to practical solutions to include indigenous youth; DE. Request the CEO to develop a detailed implementation action plan in consultation with the community reference group to inform Council’s future budget processes; EF. Note that Council has been awarded $310,000 in state government grant funding for two climate change resilience pilot projects to work in collaboration with other southeast Queensland councils to increase local government capability to mitigate and adapt to climate risk.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa Trail Masterplan Update
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That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 and resolve to: A. Ren… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 and resolve to: A. Rename the Noosa Trail Network to the Noosa Biosphere® Trail, consisting of the Hinterland Trail and the Coastal Trail; B. Adopt the Noosa Biosphere® Trail Concept map as a basis for the development of a Shire-wide Trail Implementation Plan with an amendment to the Map legend to provide greater clarity regarding the type of users that use the trail; and C. Note the progress of the Trail 5 Pomona to Cooran Upgrade Works.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Frying Pan Public Foreshore Infrastructure
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That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding the Frying Plan… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding the Frying Plan foreshore issues on the Noosa North Shore and: A. Acknowledge the circumstances concerning the inappropriate use of the public foreshore at the Noosa North Shore Esplanade for vessel storage and unlawful structures; B. Write to adjacent residents advising them of the circumstances and that Council is in early stages of planning a clean-up program of the public foreshore; and C. Request the CEO to prepare a project plan inclusive of consultation, a compliance program, clean up and rehabilitation program and related budget implications for further consideration of Council.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa North Shore Ferry Update and Proposed Lease Extension
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That Council note the report by the Manager Property to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding the Noosa North Shore Ferry… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Property to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 regarding the Noosa North Shore Ferry lease and: A. Agree to award the remaining 2-year lease extension to Noosa North Shore Ferries Pty Ltd; and B. Agree to consider a further report at Council’s February 2022 round of Council meetings regarding proposed ferry service operating models, contractual arrangements and tender process for the purpose of proceeding to procure a new ferry service operation commencing 1 July 2024.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0072 – Application for Material Change of Use – Educational Establishment - at 115 Eumundi-noosa Road, Noosaville
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 regarding MCU20/0072 for a Development Permit for… committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 regarding MCU20/0072 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Educational Establishment, situated at 115 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosaville and: A. Approve the application subject to 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 SK-01 P1 Location Plan prepared by Burling Brown 01.07.2020 Architects SK-02 P3 Proposed Site Plan prepared by Burling 20.07.2020 Brown Architects A-000 I Schedules – Building Shell (MQB) prepared 15.07.2020 by Ausco Modular A-001 I Site Plan (MQB) prepared by Ausco Modular 15.07.2020 A-100 I Site Plan (MQB) prepared by Ausco Modular 15.07.2020 A-101 I Roof Plan (MQB) prepared by Ausco 15.07.2020 Modular A-200 I Elevations (MQB) prepared by Ausco 15.07.2020 Modular Concept plan detailing upgrade of the existing drop-off/pick-up / carpark configuration Plan detailing options for internal vehicular link Amenity 3. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions. 4. Any advertising sign or device is to comply with the provisions of Council's policies on advertising. Nature and Extent of Approved Use 5. The approved demountable buildings must only be used to service current enrolments and must not be used to facilitate an increase in enrolments. 6. The number of students must not exceed 1105. 7. A minimum of 328 car parking spaces must be provided on site. Currency Period 8. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 20 August 2027, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. Land Amalgamation 9. Lot 1 on SP228052 and Lot 30 on SP170751 must be amalgamated. Traffic 10. The drop off/pick up/ carpark configuration, accessed from the Goodchap Street/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout entry, as detailed in the approved plans must be upgraded in accordance with an Operational Works approval. 11. An internal one-way vehicular link from the new staff car park to the Goodchap Street/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout exit as detailed in the approved plans must be provided in accordance with an Operational Works approval. 12. The applicant will comply with the requirements of any deed of agreement entered into with Council with respect to: a. The upgrade of the drop off/pick up/ carpark configuration accessed from the Goodchap Street/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout entry; and b. The provision of an internal one-way vehicular link from the new staff car park to the Goodchap Street/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout exit. ENGINEERING Stormwater Drainage 13. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to the existing school drainage system and the lawful point of discharge. 14. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times: a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately; or b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development. Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval. B. Enter into a Deed of Agreement with the applicant that provides for the carrying out of upgrade works to the drop off/pick up/ carpark configuration accessed from the Goodchap Street/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout entry and an internal vehicular link. C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Operational Plan Progress Report – 4TH Quarter 2020-21
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 regarding the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Operational … committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 regarding the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Operational Plans and: A. Note the progress with the implementation of the 2020-21 Operational Plan to 30 June 2021 provided as Attachment 1 to the report; B. Note Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2 to the report; and C. Adopt the amended Operational Plan 2021/22 provided as Attachment 3 to the report.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Budget Review 1 (BR1) for the 2021/22 Financial Year
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 and approve the proposed changes to the bud… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 and approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2021/22 financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements attached to the report.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report – July 2021
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 outlining July 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 16 August 2021 outlining July 2021 year to date financial performance against budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Update on Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (Chap)
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this… committee resolution Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Finzel does not have a close personal relationship with Mr Butt and would be able to consider the matter impartially 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 Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 and note progress on the Coastal Hazards Adapt… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 and note progress on the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) community engagement process.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Year in Review – 2020-21
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 providing a review of Council’s progress in th… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 August 2021 providing a review of Council’s progress in the 2020/21 financial year towards achieving the five key focus areas set out in Council’s Corporate Plan and thank Council staff for their efforts in the last twelve months to progress so many significant projects and providing outstanding service to our community.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
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