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Ordinary Meeting - 18 November 2021

Thursday 18 November 2021 · Ordinary Meeting · 17 decisions minuted

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.

From the floor

People who addressed council at this meeting, from its minutes. The full register is at deputations.

  1. Public question

    Brian O'Connor – Heritage Levy

    1. BRIAN O’CONNOR – HERITAGE LEVY Question 1: Can the council confirm whether the wages, superannuation and staff costs of the Noosa Council Heritage Coordinator position are paid from the annual ratepayer Heritage Levy and not from general rates, as is the case with the vast bulk of council employees and, if so, wheth…

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.

Recording

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.

  1. Confirmation of Minutes
  2. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 October 2021 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously

    The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 October 2021 be received and confirmed.

    Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  3. Petition: Request for the Accessible Bike/walking Path to Be Extended from Lake Cooroibah to Silverwood Drive Cooroibah
  4. That the petition signed by 640 people tabled by Cr Lorentson requesting the accessible bike/walking path to be extended from lake Cooroibah to Silverwood drive… Deputations Carried unanimously

    That the petition signed by 640 people tabled by Cr Lorentson requesting the accessible bike/walking path to be extended from lake Cooroibah to Silverwood drive Cooroibah, be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.

    Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  5. Audit & Risk Committee Meeting Report – 20 October 2021
  6. That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 20 October 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. Carried unanimously

    That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 20 October 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  7. Planning Applications Decided by Delegated Authority – September 2021
  8. That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 November 2021 regarding planning appl… Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 November 2021 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.

    Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Tom Wegener.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  9. That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 9 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by … Carried unanimously

    That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 9 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Tom Wegener.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  10. Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Report – 9 November 2021
  11. That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 9 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. Carried unanimously

    That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 9 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  12. Further Report - 132005.1133.15 – Application for a Minor Change to a Development Approval for 140 Multiple Dwelling Units and Associated Facilities – Shop, Restaurant, Multi-function Room and Gym at 75 Resort Drive, Noosa Heads
  13. That Cr Jurisevic be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting due to the conflict of interest declaration made by Cr Stewart. Report-backs Carried unanimously

    That Cr Jurisevic be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting due to the conflict of interest declaration made by Cr Stewart.

    Moved by Tom Wegener, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  14. 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… Report-backs 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 Cr Stockwell does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and does not have a close personal relationship with Altum Constructions and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

    Moved by Tom Wegener, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  15. That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the Gen… Report-backs Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 November 2021 regarding application 132005.1133.15 to make a minor change to an existing approval for 140 Multiple Dwelling Units and Associated Facilities – Shop, Restaurant, Multi-Function Room and Gym situated at 75 Resort Drive Noosa Heads and: A. Agree to change Conditions 2 and 83 to read as follows: 2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed below and are as amended by the conditions herein. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date 7038-DA01 25 Masterplan Noosa Springs Resort prepared by 22-07-21 Blackburne Jackson Design 7038-DA03 14 Carparking/Basement prepared by Blackburne Jackson 20-11-2018 Design 7038-DA04 38 Ground Floor prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 26-10-21 7038-DA05 19 First Floor prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 26-10-21 7038-DA06 17 Second Floor prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 26-10-21 7038-DA07 12 Site Section prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 08-10-2018 7038-DA08 13 Site Section prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 08-10-2018 7038-DA09 16 Indicative Apartment Layouts prepared by 10-08-2018 Blackburne Jackson Design 7038-DA10 14 Indicative Apartment Layouts prepared by 10-08-2018 Blackburne Jackson Design 7038-DA12 09 Perspective sketches prepared by Blackburne Jackson 08-10-2018 Design 7038-DA14 06 Finishes Palette prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design 29-09-17 7038-DA17 05 Indicative Apartment Layouts prepared by 10-08-2018 Blackburne Jackson Design 7038-DA19 07 Building 15 Elevations prepared by Blackburne 10-08-2018 Jackson Design 7038-DA20 08 Block 18 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 08-10-2018 Jackson Design 7038-DA21 08 Building 3 Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design 7038-DA23 11 Block 2 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design DD1.1 F Location Plan prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD1.3 H Unit Type 1 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD1.4 H Unit Type 2 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date DD1.6 E First Floor Plan Block 7 prepared by Sparks 08-06-2017 Architects DD1.7 D Roof Plan Block 7 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD1.9 E First Floor Plan Block 8 prepared by Sparks 08-06-2017 Architects DD1.10 D Roof Plan Block 8 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD1.12 E First Floor Plan Block 9 prepared by Sparks 08-06-2017 Architects DD1.13 D Roof Plan Block 9 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 WD2.1 B Elevations prepared by Sparks Architects 23-08-2017 WD2.2 B North Elevations Block 7 prepared by Sparks 23-08-2017 Architects WD2.3 B East Elevations Block 7 prepared by Sparks 23-08-2017 Architects WD2.4 B South Elevations Block 7 prepared by Sparks 23-08-2017 Architects WD2.5 L West Elevations Block 7 prepared by Sparks 10-05-2019 Architects WD2.6 B Elevations Block 8 prepared by Sparks Architects 23-08-2017 WD2.7 B Elevations Block 9 prepared by Sparks Architects 23-08-2017 DD3.1 D Sections Block 7 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD3.2 B Section Block 7 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD3.3 D Section Block 8 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD3.4 D Section Block 9 prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.1 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.2 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.3 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.4 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.5 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.6 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 DD4.7 G 3D prepared by Sparks Architects 08-06-2017 5622_A01- E CTS 400 Site Plan – Level 1 prepared by JANUARY 10_E Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A01- B CTS 100 Site Plan – Level 1 prepared by 03-10-17 21_B Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A01- B CTS 300 Site Plan – Level 1 prepared by 03-10-17 31_B Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- G Block 15 Basement Level – Floor Plan prepared by 31-08-2018 30_G Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- H Block 15 Level 1 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 31_H Blackburne Jackson Design Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date 7088_A02- H Block 15 Level 2 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 32_H Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- H Block 15 Level 3 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 33_H Blackburne Jackson Design 7098_A02- M Block 3 Basement Level – Floor Plan prepared by 05-09-2018 01_M Blackburne Jackson Design 7098_A02- L Block 3 Level 1 – Floor Plan prepared by 05-09-2018 02_L Blackburne Jackson Design 7098_A02- J Block 3 Level 2 – Floor Plan prepared by 05-09-2018 03_J Blackburne Jackson Design 7098_A02- K Block 3 Level 3 – Floor Plan prepared by 05-09-2018 04_K Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- G Block 16 Basement Level – Floor Plan prepared by 31-08-2018 90_G Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- H Block 16 Level 1 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 91_H Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- H Block 16 Level 2 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 92_H Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A02- H Block 16 Level 3 – Floor Plan prepared by 02-10-2018 93_H Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_A04- D Block 15 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 10_D Jackson Design 7088_A04- D Block 15 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 11_D Jackson Design 7098_A04- D Block 3 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 03-10-17 01_D Jackson Design 7098_A04- D Block 3 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 03-10-17 02_D Jackson Design 7088_A04- D Block 16 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 30_D Jackson Design 7088_A04- D Block 16 - Elevations prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 31_D Jackson Design 7088_A05- C Block 15 - Sections prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 10_C Jackson Design 7088_A05- C Block 16 - Sections prepared by Blackburne 04-09-17 15_C Jackson Design 7088_AO17- 02 Parkridge Building 2 & 14 prepared by Blackburne 09-10-2018 01_02 Jackson Design 7088_AO17- 03 Parkside Buildings 18-21 prepared by Blackburne 09-10-2018 03_03 Jackson Design 7088_AO17- 03 Parkside Buildings 15 & 16 prepared by 09-10-2018 04_03 Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_AO17- 03 Parkside Buildings 17 & 22 prepared by 09-10-2018 05_03 Blackburne Jackson Design 7088_AO17- 03 Parkside Buildings 5 & 6 prepared by Blackburne 09-10-2018 06_03 Jackson Design Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date 7038_DA30 03 CTS 100, 700 & 800 Site Plan prepared by 08-10-2018 Blackburne Jackson Design 7038_DA31 02 CTS 300 & 500 Site Plan prepared by Blackburne 08-10-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA32 02 CTS 900 Site Plan prepared by Blackburne 08-10-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA33 03 Block 4 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA34 03 Block 4 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA35 03 Block 5 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA36 03 Block 5 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 01-11-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA37 02 Block 6 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 08-10-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA38 02 Block 6 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 08-10-2018 Jackson Design 7038_DA39 04 Block 14 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 05.02.2019 Jackson Design 7038_DA40 04 Block 14 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 05.02.2019 Jackson Design 7038_DA41 02 Block 17 – Elevations prepared by Blackburne 09-08-2018 Jackson Design

    Moved by Tom Wegener, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  16. Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan & Second Round Community Consultation Submissions
  17. That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson remain in the meeting ro… 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 remain in the meeting room for this item, on the condition that she does not participate in the debate nor vote on issues regarding the private estate along the Eastern Beaches and Noosa North Shore, because Council believes that Cr Lorentson could provide valuable input into the discussion on such a significant Shire-wide matter, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

    Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  18. That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Finzel remain in the meeting room for… 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 remain in the meeting room for this item, on the condition that she does not participate in the debate nor vote on issues regarding the private estate along the Eastern Beaches, because Council believes that Cr Finzel could provide valuable input into the discussion on such a significant Shire-wide matter, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

    Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  19. That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 November 2021 and A. Note the submissions received … Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 November 2021 and A. Note the submissions received during the second round of community consultation on the draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan; B. Amend the description of Figures 4 and 8 of the CHAP (as shown in Attachment 2 tracked changes copy) to correctly reference the ‘design event’ rather than simply the 100 Average Recurrence Interval and amend the related footnote that appears on pages 22 and 39 to describe the various components of the design event upon which the erosion and stormtide mapping were prepared. C. Approve the revised Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan and forward to the State Government for final endorsement with the following change: 1. The 2nd last paragraph on page 83 in Attachment 2 - tracked changes copy, be amended to read: “Adapting to coastal hazards is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders within the Noosa community. Success requires the community, Council, and other key agencies to work together to respond to, and overcome, the current challenges posed by rising sea levels to reduce their impact into the future.”

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  20. Contract No T000048 Traffic Control Services - Tender Award
  21. That Council note the report by the Acting Civil Operations Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 November 2021, and A. Award Contract No. T0000… Contracts Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Acting Civil Operations Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 November 2021, and A. Award Contract No. T000048 for the provision of Traffic Control Services to Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd for a period of two (2) years commencing on 22 November 2021; and B. Subject to satisfactory performance by Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd, authorise the CEO to approve the options to extend the contract at the expiry of the first two (2) year term for a further three (3) terms of up to 12 months each ending 21 November 2026. The options to extend will be at Council’s own discretion and subject to the contractor’s ability to meet the requirements under the contract. C. Request staff advise the successful applicants that future decisions regarding exercising the option to extend will be reliant on contractors being able to demonstrate alignment with Council’s policy of achieving zero net emissions by 2026.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  22. That the report of the General Committee dated 15 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resol… Contracts Carried unanimously

    That the report of the General Committee dated 15 November 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  23. Further Report – 51997.2283.03 – Minor Change to an Existing Approval for Multiple Dwellings at 6/80 – 86 Hilton Tce Noosaville
  24. That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the Ordi… motion Report-backs Superseded

    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 November 2021 regarding application 51997.2283.03 to make a minor change to an existing approval for multiple dwellings at 6/80 – 86 Hilton Terrace Noosaville and: A. Approve the change with the following additional condition: Additional condition 18 November 2021 (Change to Unit 6) 30. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed below and are as amended by the conditions herein. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date A102 A14 Site Plan prepared by Collins Building Designs 08.10.2020 A103 A14 Existing and Demolition Floor Plan prepared by Collins 08.10.2020 Building Designs A104 A14 Proposed Floor Plan prepared by Collins Building 08.10.2020 Designs A801 A14 Existing and Proposed Exterior Elevations 1 – 4 08.10.2020 prepared by Collins Building Designs B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

    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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  25. That Item C be added to read: C. That the reason for Council approving against the staff recommendation is that the modifications are minor in nature and tha… amendment Report-backs Carried · 4–2

    That Item C be added to read: C. That the reason for Council approving against the staff recommendation is that the modifications are minor in nature and that the development generally meets the intent of the planning scheme.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

    for 4 — Brian Stockwell, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart
    against 2 — Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener

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  26. That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the Ordi… Report-backs Carried · 4–2

    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 9 November 2021 and the Further Report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 November 2021 regarding application 51997.2283.03 to make a minor change to an existing approval for multiple dwellings at 6/80 – 86 Hilton Terrace Noosaville and: A. Approve the change with the following additional condition: Additional condition 18 November 2021 (Change to Unit 6) 30. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed below and are as amended by the conditions herein. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date A102 A14 Site Plan prepared by Collins Building Designs 08.10.2020 A103 A14 Existing and Demolition Floor Plan prepared by Collins 08.10.2020 Building Designs A104 A14 Proposed Floor Plan prepared by Collins Building 08.10.2020 Designs A801 A14 Existing and Proposed Exterior Elevations 1 – 4 08.10.2020 prepared by Collins Building Designs B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. C. That the reason for Council approving against the staff recommendation is that the modifications are minor in nature and that the development generally meets the intent of the planning scheme.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.

    for 4 — Brian Stockwell, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Amelia Lorentson
    against 2 — Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener

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