Ordinary Meeting - 15 September 2022
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 2022 archive, under 15 September
- Minutes: council's 2022 archive, under 15 September
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 Ordinary Meeting held on 18 August 2022 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 August 2022 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Petition: Requesting Replacement of Vegetation in Regatta Circuit Noosaville.
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That the petition with 9 signatories submitted by residents of Noosa Waters, Noosaville requesting Council remove the melaleucas in the vicinity of the junction… Deputations Carried unanimously
That the petition with 9 signatories submitted by residents of Noosa Waters, Noosaville requesting Council remove the melaleucas in the vicinity of the junction of Regatta Circuit and Starboard Avenue and replace with more appropriate trees, be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Effectiveness of the Audit and Risk Committee
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 30 August 2022 discussing matters relating to the effect… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 30 August 2022 discussing matters relating to the effectiveness of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Confidential: Not for Public Release – Incoming CEO Report
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That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 30 August 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with separately. Closed doors Carried unanimously
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 30 August 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with separately.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Planning Applications Decided by Delegated Authority – July 2022
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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… 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 a reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public interest and neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from that advice and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
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 report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding planning ap… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Polystyrene Roundtable
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That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by… Carried unanimously
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Report 6 September 2022
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That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and note that there were no reports for recommendation at this meeti… Carried unanimously
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 6 September 2022 be received and note that there were no reports for recommendation at this meeting.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- RAL21/0035 – Application to Reconfigure a Lot (1 Lot into 2 Lots) at 21 Jirimma Crescent, Cooroibah
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding Application RAL21/0035… Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 September 2022 regarding Application RAL21/0035 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 into 2 lots situated at 21 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah and note the applicant has stopped the decision period pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 in order to discuss the issues raised in t…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2022 archive.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Item 3 is dealt with as the last item of the agenda. procedural motion Development Lost unanimously
That Item 3 is dealt with as the last item of the agenda.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Lost unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Further Report - MCU21/0212 - Application for a Material Change of Use
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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… Development Report-backs 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 the submitter, Ms Reid and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the Further Report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0212 f… Development Report-backs Carried · 6–1
That Council note the Further Report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0212 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Dwelling situated at 66 Seaview Terrace Sunshine Beach and A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: 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. 2. The applicant must provide a copy of the development approval to the private building certifier who assesses the subsequent development application for a development permit for building works for the construction of the Detached House and the associated deck and pool area. Approved Plans 3. Development must be undertaken strictly under the approved plans listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date 100.00 J Site Plan, prepared by Shaun Lockyer Architects 01.09.2022 200.00 J Floor Plan – Lower Ground 01.09.2022 200.01 I Floor Plan – Ground Level 01.09.2022 200.02 H Floor Plan – Level 01 01.09.2022 210.00 H Roof Plan 01.09.2022 300.00 H Building Elevations – elevation west 01.09.2022 300.01 H Building Elevations – elevation north 01.09.2022 300.02 H Building Elevations – elevation east 01.09.2022 300.03 H Building Elevations – elevation south 01.09.2022 640.00 A Landscape details – detail driveway plan 06.05.2022 640.01 A Landscape details – driveway detail section 06.05.2022 Amended Plans 4 Prior to the issue of any further development approvals amended plans must be submitted to Council. The plans must remove the roof top terrace. The plans must be to the satisfaction of the Manager, Development Assessment. Approved Documents 5. Development must be undertaken strictly under the approved documents listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions. Document Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed residence 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, reference 21370-001-Rev 1 dated 28 April 2022 Royal Haskoing DHV report ‘Report 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach Coastal Hazards Assessment, reference PA2906-RHD-ZZ-XX-RP-Z-0001 dated 3 June 2022 Built form 6. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above ground level in accordance with the approved plans. 7. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which certifies that the building does not exceed the maximum height requirement of this Decision Notice. 8. The proposed Detached House must be located on the site, as shown on the Site Plan, Drawing No. 100.00, Revision J. The Detached House is not to be located closer than 10.5m to the seaward boundary, except for the cantilevered part of the building which is not to extend closer than 7.5m to the seaward boundary. Certification of the location of the Detached House, including the cantilevered section from the seaward boundary, is to be provided by a licenced surveyor before the issue of a final classification for the Detached House by the building certifier. The certification must be submitted to Council. Currency Period 9. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 21 July 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. Performance Bond 10. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $20,000 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building 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. Landscaping 11. A minimum of 20% of the site must be retained as soft landscaping. 12. To screen the development, screening vegetation must be planted for the full length of the north and south boundaries, with the exception of the bin/gas/bike store area, in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping. The planted vegetation must have a minimum pot size of 200mm and consist of native, endemic species with a mature height of not less than 8 metres and a maximum spacing of 2 metre centres. 13. A mix of native landscaping, such as ground covers, shrubs and trees, is provided for a width of 5 metres from the seaward or rear boundary of the site. The planted vegetation must have a minimum pot size of 200mm and consist of native, endemic species as per Table 3.1 & 3.2 of PSP2 Landscaping for suitable coastal species. The planted vegetation must be planted at the following density: a. trees must have a maximum spacing of 6m; b. shrubs must have a maximum spacing of 1.5m; and c. ground covers planted between the trees and shrub must achieve a dense coverage. 14. The development is to provide adequate landscape buffering to protect the character of the beachfront, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment. 15. Two 100 litre street trees must be provided within the frontage. The trees must be a coastal species in accordance with PSP2 – Landscaping. Coastal Protection 16. External colours and finishes of the building must comprise of muted/environmental tones that blend with the natural environment. Pedestrian Access 17. A pedestrian access gate must not be installed along the seaward property boundary with direct access by residents to the beachfront area not being permitted. Geotechnical Stability 18. A footing system and erosion protection system must be designed for the proposed development to withstand the short-term erosion associated with a 500-year average recurrence interval storm event combined with shoreline recession due to sea-level rise for 2100 climate change. The short-term erosion associated with a 500-year average recurrence interval storm event combined with shoreline recession due to sea-level rise for 2100 climate change to be considered for the design as per the recommendations of the Royal Haskoing DHV report ‘Report 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach Coastal Hazards Assessment, reference PA2906-RHD-ZZ-XX-RP-Z-0001 dated 3 June 2022. 19. The footing system and erosion protection system must in accordance with the works detailed in the Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed residence 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, (Reference 21370-001-Rev 1 dated 28 April 2022) and other supporting documents referenced in the Tectonic report. 20. The design must include the protection of the northern and southern boundaries of the site to prevent erosion on neighbouring properties exposing the side boundaries of the site to erosion. The minimum extent of the side boundary protection must be determined by a line drawn at 28° extending upwards to the west from the base of the rear point of the erosion as per the recommendations of Tectonic report “Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed residence 66 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach”, reference 21370-001-Rev 1 dated 28 April 2022. 21. The design must be accompanied by certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) specialising in geotechnical engineering that the design is satisfactory and will provide a long-term factor of safety concerning slope stability of no less than 1.5. 22. Following construction, certification must be supplied to Council by an RPEQ specialising in geotechnical engineering that the works have been constructed in accordance with the approved design. 23. A dilapidation survey shall be carried out of all adjacent properties and structures before the commencement of construction of the proposed development on the site. 24. Due to the risk of instability on the existing dune slope and the potential for settlement of loose sand on the adjacent properties, vibrations must be kept to a minimum and must be monitored during the construction of the development. Driven piles (both sheet piles and pile footings) are not permitted on the site. 25. Landscaping at the rear of the property and the crest of the existing dune slope shall be limited to a maximum surcharge of 5kPa unless a site-specific slope stability analysis is carried out to demonstrate that higher loads are acceptable. 26. Under no circumstances shall building materials be temporarily stockpiled in the area of the crest of the existing dune slope or on the slope. 27. Discharge of concentrated stormwater flows onto the dune slope must be avoided, and under no circumstances will subsurface disposal of water be permitted using infiltration pits. 28. Stormwater runoff from gutters, down-pipes, driveways, and paved areas must be collected and directed by pipes into the Council stormwater system along Seaview Terrace. 29. The existing dune slope and any areas disturbed by the construction of the proposed development shall be revegetated as soon as possible to reduce the potential for erosion. Earthworks 30. Earthworks required on-site must be carried out in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP6 Engineering Design Standards, so as not to cause the additional ponding of water on any adjoining lands or concentrate or direct overland flow on to an adjoining property. 31. All earthworks carried out on site must not affect the structural stability of the adjoining lands and/or buildings and/or structures and/or services. 32. All earthworks and associated retaining structures/batters, both above and below ground level, both temporary and permanent, must be wholly contained within the subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council. 33. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Australian Standard AS3798: Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments. Significant Weather Event 34. Should a significant weather event occur which results in substantial erosion within the site, and undermines the structure and/or renders the Detached House uninhabitable, the owner must a. Immediately secure the perimeter of the property to prevent unauthorised access and then undertake necessary works upon the land to make the detached house safe and suitable for habitation in a timely manner. i. Any work proposed must be designed to ensure that the work will not cause adverse impacts on other lands or on coastal processes. ii. Rock, concrete and like hard materials must not be used for the construction of beach protection works. iii. Any work proposed to be carried out must be undertaken in accordance with Development Permit for Operational Works. b. or remove the Detached House and all associated structures including the footpath crossover and make the land safe at no cost to the Council. Site Access and Driveways 35. A sealed access driveway must be provided from the existing formation in Seaview Terrace to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include a driveway located generally in accordance with the approved plans. Stormwater Drainage 36. Stormwater runoff from the development must be collected and disposed of in
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
for 6 — Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Joe Jurisevic
against 1 — Brian Stockwell - Lifeguard Services – Request for Quotation Assessment (T000075)
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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… motion Superseded
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 a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias because Cr Lorentson nor her children stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, and therefore a reasonable per…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2022 archive.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That the motion be amended as follows: That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest tha… amendment Carried unanimously
That the motion be amended as follows: 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, as the interest has been declared, a reasonable person would trust not have a perception of bias because Cr Lorentson nor her children stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
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 Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes o… 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, as the interest has been declared, a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Property Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 regarding the provision of lifeguard services and … Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Property Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 September 2022 regarding the provision of lifeguard services and A. Agree to award RFQ T000075 for the provision of Lifeguard Services to Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc. for an initial 1 x 5 year term commencing 29 October 2022 for the amount of $1,694,186 per annum (ex GST) (noted as Option 3 in the report); B. Authorise the CEO to award 1 x 5 year extension to Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc. subject to satisfactory performance at Council’s sole discretion; C. Authorise the CEO to take all necessary action, including but not limited to negotiating, making, executing and managing the agreement with Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc. for the supply of Lifeguard Services and any required variations of the agreement on Council’s behalf; D. Note variations to the agreement which seek to increase the agreement’s value will be considered as part of Council’s budget deliberations; E. Note given the agreement’s commencement date is within the current financial year the pro-rata increase to the agreement value will be considered at Budget Review 2; and F. Agree the labour component of the agreement will be indexed to annual Fair Work commission wage rises and the equipment and consumables component will be indexed to CPI.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report – August 2022
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That the report of the General Committee dated 12 September 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate reso… Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That the report of the General Committee dated 12 September 2022 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Appointment of Mayor Clare Stewart to Board of Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Games (Ocog)
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15 September 2022 and A. Receive and note the correspondence advis… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15 September 2022 and A. Receive and note the correspondence advising of Mayor Stewart’s appointment to the Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee to the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games from the Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics; and B. Confirm the appointment of Mayor Clare Stewart as a Director from 1 September 2022 up to and including 31 August 2026.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, 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 2022 meeting archive
- Decisions: our votes register, parsed from council's minutes
- Council's meetings index: noosa.qld.gov.au