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MOUNT PETER STRUCTURE PLAN PART 2 – PLANNING SCHEME POLICY


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DISCLAIMER This Planning Scheme Policy Report is one of a series of reports which forms part of the draft Structure Plan for Mount Peter. Please note that this Report is a draft document only. Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this Report and draft Structure Plan, Cairns Regional Council (CRC) accepts no liability for the accuracy of or inferences from the material contained in this publication, or for any action as a result of any person's or group's interpretations, deductions or conclusions relying on this material. The CRC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury (including consequential loss, damage or injury) from any use of this and draft Structure Plan. COPYRIGHT This document is and shall remain the property of the Cairns Regional Council. Using or copying this document or any part of it without specific authorisation is absolutely prohibited. P.O. Box 359 Cairns, Qld., 4870 Tel: (07) 4044 3044 Fax: (07) 4044 302

Document Control

Author Reviewer Version Date

Name Initials Name Initials

Ver A May 2010 Adrian Sains AS MPMPG KN

MOUNT PETER MASTER PLANNING GROUP


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Contents

Overview ________________________________________3

1 – Process for Preparing Master Plans _________________4

2 – Economic Development and Employment ____________9

3 – Natural Environment ___________________________11

4 – Transport and Mobility__________________________16

5 – Community Facilities ___________________________22

6 – Cultural Heritage ______________________________31

7 – Place Making _________________________________34

8 – Housing _____________________________________37

9 – Sport and Recreation ___________________________38

10 – Integrated Water Cycle Management _____________47

11 – Other Physical Infrastructure ___________________51

References______________________________________52


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Overview

Application

The Mount Peter Planning Scheme Policy applies to the whole area covered by the Mount Peter Master Planned Area (MPA).

Intent

The Mount Peter Planning Scheme Policy is intended to support the Planning Scheme’s implementation by ensuring development is consistent with the Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Code (Section 4.5.20) and Master Planning Requirements (Chapter 6). The Mount Peter Planning Scheme Policy provides specific guidance on the following elements:

• Process for Preparing Master Plans;

• Economic Development and Employment;

• Natural Environment;

• Transport and Mobility;

• Community Facilities;

• Cultural Heritage;

• Placemaking (incorporating Centres and Visual Character);

• Housing;

• Sport and Recreation;

• Integrated Water Cycle Management; and

• Other Physical Infrastructure.

Objectives

The objectives of the Mount Peter Planning Scheme Policy are:

• to provide guidance on the preparation of Master Plans;

• to state the information that Council may request in the assessment of a Master Plan or development application;

• to provide guidance on how particular performance criteria included in the Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Code may be satisfied; and

• to provide specific objectives for each element as outlined in sections 2 - 11.

Note: Information provided in ‘grey’ text boxes is provided for additional clarification and guidance of the Policy requirements. It is recommended that the proponent should consult with Council prior to preparation of reports in order to ensure that all issues are covered.



1 – Process for Preparing Master Plans

1.1 Overview of Master Planning Process Chapter 6 of CairnsPlan sets out requirements for the preparation of master plans in the Mount Peter Master Planned Area (MPA).

The preparation of master plans is the primary mechanism by which the outcomes for the Mount Peter MPA are to be achieved.

The master planning process provides a multi-layered site development framework that allows for the more detailed planning of the Mount Peter MPA to progress in logical stages.

The requirement to prepare master plans for the Mount Peter MPA is intended to ensure that development is carried out on an integrated basis, consistent with the intent of CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA.

Chapter 6 of CairnsPlan provides for 2 levels of master planning to occur, comprising of:-

a. MPU Master Plans (for the whole of 1 master plan unit);

b. Locality Master Plans (for designated precincts within a master plan unit); and

Chapter 6 also sets out the circumstances in which particular master plans are required to be made, the content to be included in particular master plans, the coordinating and participating agencies involved in the assessment of particular master plans and public notification requirements. It is the responsibility of the land owner/master developer to prepare and lodge the required master plans for assessment by Council and State agencies pursuant to Division 5 of Part 5B of Chapter 1 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

Where more than one layer of master planning is required, Council will accept master plan applications lodged concurrently and in some instances in conjunction with a development application (i.e. material change of use of premises or reconfiguring a lot). However, in such circumstances:-

a. all required supporting information relevant to each master plan and development application must be submitted; and

b. lower order master plan applications and development applications will only be approved once the required higher order master plans specified in Section 6.1.1 of CairnsPlan have been made.

1.2 Drafting Guidelines and Preferred Table of Contents for Master Plans In order to provide a consistent framework for the preparation of master plans Council has prepared drafting guidelines and a preferred table of contents. The guidelines and preferred table of contents are intended to complement Section 6.1.2 of the CairnsPlan that already identifies mandatory content and other requirements for particular master plans.

The master plan guidelines and preferred table of contents set out the recommended drafting framework for the preparation of master plans with a view to achieving the following outcomes:-

a. general consistency of drafting approach across master plans for the whole of the Mount Peter MPA;



b. consistency of drafting approach between master plans and CairnsPlan as the parent planning scheme under which the master plans for the Mount Peter MPA are to be made; and

c. continuity of understanding about how master plans operate and how master plan applications are to be assessed pursuant to the intent of the CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA and Division 5 of Part 5B of Chapter 1 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

The key objective in preparing a master plan is to develop a local planning framework that is clear, logical and user friendly and which provides certainty of the development obligations and entitlements for the master plan unit or part of a master plan unit.

Master Plans should be prepared by a competent person being a town planner with experience in preparing local planning instruments and/or local area structure plans, assisted by technical experts in other disciplines.

Master Plan Drafting Guidelines

The following key drafting guidelines should be adopted in the preparation of master plans:-

Master Plan Drafting Guidelines Structure

a. Draft the master plan from the perspective of an applicant and assessment manager; and

b. Utilise the preferred master plan table of contents as the structure for the master plan.

Technical Rigour

a. As far as practicable, rely upon the use and administrative definitions incorporated in the planning scheme or standard planning scheme provisions;

b. Utilise existing models as incorporated in the planning scheme or standard planning scheme provisions for the structure and layout of supplementary development assessment tables and codes;

c. Ensure that supplementary tables of development assessment clearly identify the types of development being regulated and the applicable codes;

d. Minimise duplication of requirements addressed in the planning scheme and clearly identify how supplementary codes relate to existing planning scheme codes;

e. Ensure that there is a strong link between the purpose, outcomes and solutions of supplementary codes, so that these codes actually achieve the outcomes sought in their purpose statements;

f. Ensure that supplementary codes are sufficiently specific without being overburdened with technical detail;

g. Ensure that supplementary codes properly reference State and Federal legislation where applicable; and

h. Ensure that maps are appropriately referenced in the master plan and have sufficient detail and clarity to identify how particular provisions apply.

Presentation

a. Ensure that the master plan is in attractive and in a ‘user-friendly’ layout; and

b. Utilise aids such as tables, schedules, diagrams and footnotes to aid interpretation without



creating confusion or unnecessary clutter.

Master Plan Preferred Table of Contents

Table 1.1 (Master Plan Preferred Table of Contents) provides Council’s preferred structure for a master plan.

It is not the Council’s intention to stifle creativity in planning outcomes by specifying a preferred structure for master plans, but rather to remove drafting issues as a major element of master plan preparation and assessment processes. In specifying a preferred structure for master plans it is anticipated that significant efficiencies will be achieved.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilise this preferred table of contents and to discuss the drafting of master plans with Council prior to their preparation and lodgement to ensure that they are fit for purpose.

Table 1.1 Master Plan Preferred Table of Contents

Colum 1

Section Number

Column 2

Section Heading

1. Preliminary

1.1 Citation

1.2 Type Of Master Plan

1.3 Requirement For Master Plan

1.4 Land Subject To Master Plan (Master Plan Unit or Part of Master Plan Unit)

1.5 Role of Master Plan

1.6 Content of Master Plan

1.7 Information Supporting Master Plan

1.8 Public Notification of Master Plan

1.9 When Master Plan Took Effect

1.10 Summary of Development Entitlements And Obligations Under Master Plan

1.11 When Development Undertaken In Accordance With Master Plan Is To Be Complete

2. Application of Master Plan

2.1 Introduction

2.1 Relationship of Master Plan To Act

2.2 Relationship of Master Plan To CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA

2.3 Relationship of Master Plan To Higher Order Master Plans

2.4 Relationship of Master Plan To Infrastructure Agreement

3. Master Plan Unit Development Intent and Tables of Development Assessment

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Description Of Master Plan Unit

3.3 Master Plan Unit Intent

3.4 Supplementary Tables Of Development Assessment

3.5 Supplementary Table Of Development Assessment for Material Change of Use

3.6 Supplementary Table Of Development for Development Other Than Material Change of Use

4. Master Plan Code

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Variations From Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Code



4.3 Supplementary Master Plan Code

4.4 Overall Outcomes For Master Plan Unit or Part of Master Plan Unit

4.5 Specific Outcomes For Master Plan Unit or Part of Master Plan Unit

5. Requirement for Lower Order Master Plans

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Additional Master Plans Required

6. Statement of Compliance

6.1 CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA

6.2 Higher Order Master Plans

6.3 Infrastructure Agreement

7. Master Plan Maps

8. Other

1.3 Master Plan Content and Preparation Process

Preparation of a Master Plan

In addition to the use of the preferred master plan template, Council also strongly recommends that applicants ensure that master plans:-

a. provide a detailed interpretation of the Intent of the CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA as applicable to the master plan unit or part of the master plan unit the subject of the master plan;

b. ensure that the overall pattern of development proposed by the master plan is based on transit oriented community design principles and tropical design principles;

c. provide a level of detail sufficient to demonstrate thorough and integrated planning outcomes;

d. clearly determine and identify the infrastructure needed to service the development provided for by the master plan; and

e. ensure that infrastructure is provided in an orderly and efficient manner that reflects the indicative development phasing and infrastructure rollout as specified in the Intent of the CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA for the master plan unit or part of the master plan unit the subject of the master plan.

Council has not specified a template which master plans must look like and has not specified any public notification requirements. This is intentional and reflects Council’s desire to ensure that the master planning process occurs in a timely and efficient manner that offers benefits over conventional development application processes. Applicants are however encouraged to engage with adjoining landholders about the content of their master plan to ensure appropriate consideration of site connectivity and integration issues.

1.4 Supporting Information Requirements for Master Plan Applications



CairnsPlan sets out requirements for particular supporting information to be prepared and submitted in conjunction with master plan applications in the Mount Peter MPA.

These requirements are generally identified either in Section 4.5.20 (Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Code) or Section 6.1.2 (Master Plan Requirements) of the CairnsPlan.

Other parts of this Planning Scheme Policy provide further information and guidance about the key matters to be addressed in preparing this supporting information.

Additional supporting information, other than that provided for by this Planning Scheme Policy may be required depending on the nature of the master plan application and the technical issues involved (see PSP 4:04:06 Reports and Information Council May Request).

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the specific information requirements applicable to a master plan in the Mount Peter MPA with Council prior to preparation and lodgement.

Supporting information is to be prepared by a competent person with a disciplinary background relevant to the area of examination/analysis.

Failure to provide sufficient or appropriate supporting information may inhibit or delay the assessment of a master plan.



2 – Economic Development and Employment

Objectives

The objective of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA.

The Economic Development and Employment Policy provides guidance for economic development and employment generation within the Mount Peter MPA in the context of the Southern Corridor and the broader Cairns region. The policy promotes the themes of economic diversity, economic integration, skills and innovation and self-sustainability of employment. In doing so, the policy aims to ensure that Mount Peter residents have ready access to meaningful employment across a diversity of industries, providing the foundations for a prosperous community which is largely self-sustaining. It promotes a diverse mix of employment in Mount Peter, to attract skilled employees and to ensure that land use conflict does not adversely impact on economic prosperity.

Information Council May Request

Where required the following documents are to be prepared and submitted to Council in support of applications for Master Plans or development applications where such information has not already been provided to Council.

1. Prepare an Economic Development Strategy

Prepare a comprehensive five (5) year Economic Development Strategy for Mount Peter and the southern corridor which identifies short to medium-term implementation actions and responsibilities for Cairns Regional Council, the State Government and potential private sector developers (at the master plan stage) in facilitating the sustainable economic development of Mount Peter and its precincts. Review the strategy on an annual basis and update the economic development strategy, as required, every five years in line with Mount Peter’s staged growth.

Preparation of an Economic Development Strategy

The actions which may form part of the Economic Development Strategy action plan include, for example:

The developer should prepare a comprehensive five (5) year Economic Development Strategy for the MPU which identifies short to medium-term implementation actions and responsibilities to facilitate sustainable economic development. The strategy will require periodic review.

Actions which might form part of the Economic Development Strategy include, for example:

• Centre / precinct specific investment attraction plans that identify the types of businesses being targeted, and the type of facilities required (see investment prospectus proposals below).

• Investment in marketing and promotion to boost the profile of the Structure Plan area (see investment prospectus recommendations below).

• Attraction of ‘flagship’ or ‘anchor’ firms and institutions to provide significant



direct benefits and act as anchors for small business development.

• Provision for small and flexible spaces for small business development, including formalised business incubators.

Specific targets for Economic Development as outlined in Map 09 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Development Entitlements are summarised as follows.

Description MPU 1 MPU2 &4 MPU 3 MPU 5 & 6 MPU 7 & 8 TOTAL

Development Area (ha) 259 387 130 339 467 1,582

District Centre (ha) 10 20 30

Retail (Internal Centre) (m²)

6,300 13,000 19,300

Retail (Main Street) (m²)

3,200 6,600 9,800

Mixed Use Retail / Commercial (MUCs) (m²)

2,500 3,500 6,500 12,500

Commercial (m²) 13,000 35,000 48,000

Low Impact Employment Land (ha) 100 100

Mixed Use Employment (ha)

80 80

Transport Based Industry (ha)

45 45

Employment (Jobs) 9,450 1,950 650 3,825 15,875



3 – Natural Environment

Objectives

The objectives of the Natural Environment element of the Planning Scheme Policy are:

• to facilitate development that mitigates the potential adverse environmental impacts associated with existing lawful land uses and activities; and

• to address hazards that, if not properly addressed, have the potential to place the safety of people and property at risk.



1. An Ecological Assessment Report will be prepared for MPUs in accordance with Part A

of CRC’s Planning Scheme Policy NO.4:04:06, to inform the location and design of any required community infrastructure proposed within nominated areas of high ecological constraint (e.g. remnant vegetation, waterway envelopes and/or other areas of significant ecological constraint which are identified as providing habitat resources for threatened wildlife species). Detailed reporting requirements are contained within the existing Policy.

2. An Environmental Management Plan will be prepared for MPUs in accordance with Part A of CRC’s Planning Scheme Policy NO.4:04:06, which details how the design, construction and operation of the required infrastructure will be controlled to minimise and/or avoid impacts on recognised ecological values and the wider environment. Detailed reporting requirements are contained within the existing Policy.

3. Where community infrastructure is required on slopes greater than 1:6, a Hillslopes Assessment Report, Geotechnical / Natural Hazard Assessment – Landslide / Slope Stability Report, and Visual Assessment Report is to be prepared in accordance with Part D of CRC’s Planning Scheme Policy NO.4:04:06.

4. Noise investigations will be undertaken to determine buffer requirements between proposed noise sensitive uses and potentially incompatible land uses within and external to the MPA.

5. Where development is to occur in areas likely to be affected by noise by the cane rail, proposals are required to outline management of potential adverse acoustic impacts associated with its seasonal operation of the cane rail network on existing or proposed noise sensitive land uses.

6. Technical studies will be required to determine whether a 100m buffer from the level of HAT is sufficient to account for the anticipated sea level rise, as a consequence of climate change, in the Cairns region whilst still permitting appropriate protection of adjacent fisheries habitat values, with particular emphasis given to the Trinity Inlet FHA.

7. Acid Sulphate Soils mapping for the MPA prepared by DERM at a scale of 1:50,000 is to be reviewed and used to plan and manage development on land located below 20m AHD.



8. Should alternative development be proposed for Lot 3 on RP744407 (Asphalt or Bitumen Manufacture), Lot 1 on SP129225 (Gun, Pistol or Rifle Range), or Lot 194 on SP129225 (Gun, Pistol or Rifle Range), a Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment (“HH&ERA”) is to be undertaken to assess contamination levels, exposure risk and remediation requirements. Any such HH&ERA is to be conducted according to the EPA’s Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land.

9. A HH&ERA is to be conducted on all land proposed to be converted from sugarcane cultivation to sensitive development (i.e. residential, schools, food storage/handling, etc).

10. Areas where on-farm fuel or chemical storage are identified within the MPA, will require investigations to be conducted to assess potential contamination and to determine any site remediation requirements.

11. Prior to the existing aquaculture and poultry facilities being removed from the MPA, urban development setbacks need to be determine based upon results of noise, dust and odour investigations which give specific consideration of Schedule 1 (Acoustic Quality Objectives) of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008.

12. A Wrights Creek – Grays Creek Management Plan will be required prior to development proceeding in MPUs that include these waterway corridors.

Preparation of Wrights Creek – Grays Creek Management Plan

Background

Wrights Creek and Grays Creek are the most prominent hydrological features in Mount Peter and run east-west through the centre of the Structure Plan Area. The creek corridors act as major linkages between the centres and neighbourhoods and will contribute to the identity of Mount Peter by providing opportunities for a range of recreational uses and social interaction, landscape and visual amenity, and hydrological and ecological values.

The aim of the Management Plan is to provide a framework for the future development and management of the Wrights Creek and Grays Creek corridors and will provide an overarching vision and direction for the management of development within and adjacent to the creeks.

The Creek Management Plan (CMP) seeks to ensure that the impacts of development on the environment are adequately controlled. This can include construction, operational and decommissioning stages of a development.

Purpose

• To establish a vision for the Creek corridors

• To encourage ecological, social and economically sustainable development

• To maximize social interaction with the Creeks whilst mitigating potential adverse impacts on areas of ecological significance

• To ensure the landscape character is unique and memorable, setting a framework for all future development and allocation of uses along the Creeks

• To provide a range of enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the community and enhance the liveability of the Creek corridor and the surrounding urban areas

• To preserve and repair the environmental values and functions of the Creek corridors including the downstream watercourses



• To provide supporting information for the preparation and assessment of Master Plans

Preparation of the Creek Management Plan (CMP)

Plan to be prepared by a suitably qualified person and references naming other similar reports prepared by the consultant or consultants should also be included.

State interests

The report should include reference to any applicable State policy contexts.

Report Format & Range of Issues

It is recommended that the proponent should consult with the Council prior to preparation of the Plan in order to ensure that all issues are covered in the Plan.

The following provides a guide to general structure of the CMP:

• Introduction

• Structure and scope

• Aims of the CMP

• Compliance with legislative requirements and government policies

• Identification of environmental, social and economic issues

o Strategy for addressing the issue/activity

o Performance criteria

The following provides a guide to the essential components of a CMP:

• establishment of agreed performance criteria and objectives in relation to environmental, social and economic impacts;

• detailed prevention, minimisation and mitigation strategies (including design standards) for controlling impacts;

• details of the proposed monitoring of the effectiveness of remedial measures against the agreed performance criteria in consultation with relevant government agencies and the community;

• details of implementation responsibilities for Creek corridor management;

• timing (milestones) of Creek management initiatives;

• reporting requirements and auditing responsibilities for meeting performance objectives; and

• corrective actions to rectify any deviation from performance standards.

The range of issues that may be requested to be addressed in a CMP include:

• Acid sulfate soil;

• Air quality;

• Biting insects;

• Buffer area management;

• Building/structure conservation or retention;

• Contamination report;



• Ecological survey – including ground truthing as required;

• Energy efficiency and management;

• Erosion and sediment control;

• Funding strategy;

• Geotechnical survey and Geomorphology assessment;

• Hydrological assessment;

• Infrastructure impacts;

• Landscape Plan;

• Management of activities and events;

• Maintenance Plan;

• Natural and cultural heritage preservation/management;

• Noise control;

• Pedestrian/Cycle plan;

• Recreation plan;

• Rehabilitation of sites;

• Resource and waste management;

• Stormwater management;

• Topographic survey;

• Vegetation management;

• Visual amenity and character assessment;

• Water quality/waterway health; and

• Weed control.

Other Requirements

1. A requirement for a 100m development buffer to the transport route from KRA 13 and KRA 40 is determined through noise, dust and odour investigations.

2. Moratorium on regrowth vegetation areas identified on the Moratorium Map, pursuant to the Vegetation Management (Regrowth Clearing Moratorium) Act 2009, will be ground truthed to verify the accuracy of this mapping.

3. Ground surveys are to be completed to accurately determine the landward limit and extent of marine plants within the MPA, as defined in the Fisheries Act 1994.

4. Setbacks of at least 10m are to be provided from the high bank of minor waterways that occur within the MPA and which are not recognised as watercourses by the Department of Environment and Resource Management pursuant to the Water Act 2000.

Other Guidance Criteria:

• The actual levels of Mean High Water Springs (MHWS) and Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) are accurately located within the north-eastern sections of the MPA to



assist in determination of the limits of the Coastal Management District and Erosion Prone Area within the MPA.

• Applications for landscaping works within the MPA that contain recognised pest plant species (weeds) will not be approved by Council.



4 – Transport and Mobility

Objectives

The Objective of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA.

The Transport and Mobility Policy conveys guidance on the key transport principles which will inform development within the Mount Peter MPA.



1. A Road Network Structure Plan covering the following:

• A fine grain network of roads and streets is developed, ensuring that the Mount Peter MPA offers a high level of connectivity, together with a layout that ensures a high level of legibility. Refer to Map 10 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area – Transport and Mobility Infrastructure (Road Hierarchy).

• The network structure of the neighbourhood, while emphasising the centre, provides multiple paths to and from any destination so that traffic congestion is limited and can be avoided. Cul-de-sacs are only justified where extremely difficult topography makes connected street networks impossible, or where their provision furthers the cause of walking and cycling being shorter journeys than driving. In this instance, cycle and pedestrian paths connectivity is maintained and development of the lot forming the end of the cul de sac is not developed, allowing pedestrian and cycle connections through to surrounding areas.

• Bridge crossings which are to be co-located with busway, bike and pedestrian routes where possible.

• Cross sections that meet minimum requirements and incorporate sufficient verge width to accommodate wide paths and all services, as well as consideration of tropical design features including shade and shelter through landscaping.

• Road profiles that are consistent with the FNQROC Development Manual, unless it can be satisfactorily demonstrated that an alternative layout is more appropriate for the purpose and function of the road.

2. Public Transport

Key elements of the public transport system to be implemented in the Mount Peter MPA are as follows:

• A frequent mass transit route between the Cairns CBD and Gordonvale;

• A network of feeder bus services within the MPA to service local and district centres and employment proposed in the MPA. 90% of households will be within 400m of bus route or 800m of a busway;

• Feeder services will have a frequency of 15-20 minutes;



• Transit supportive uses and densities along the proposed busway;

• Major bus routes to have priority on the road system (where appropriate);

• Early provision of a public transport system to ensure sustainable travel behaviour are developed from the onset. It will be essential that this public transport network is frequent (min 15min frequencies) to be convenient and provides direct routes to where people want to go;

• Stations/stops on the proposed busway to be optimally located to service high demand locations;

• Transit stops/stations to be easily accessible for all users;

• Stations/stops to incorporate CPTED principles and be inviting, with a high level of visual amenity;

• Wayfinding signage to be provided from stations/stops, demonstrating nearby destinations and distances;

• Land uses adjacent to stations/stops/corridors to address the transit service to encourage surveillance. A mix of land uses be developed at major stations/stops to encourage activity throughout the day and night.

Preparation of the Transport Plan

The transport plan for each Master Planned Unit will be prepared by a suitably qualified person. It is recommended the proponent consult with Council prior to preparation of the report in order to confirm the scope. As a general guide the following format and contents description indicates the depth of detail required:

• Calculation of traffic generation for the Master Planned Unit, considering modal shift, and distribution onto the internal and external proposed road network;

• Preparation of an internal “complete” street system which takes into account permeability and reduction of trips by private vehicles;

• Detailed investigations into road sizing and intersection treatments, including any requirements for road widening into private property;

• Preparation of typical cross sections for each street taking into consideration its hierarchal function, needs of pedestrians and cyclists, services and landscaping;

• Future bus routes and stops;

• Calculation of number of households within 400m actual walk of bus routes and 800m walk of a future busway station;

• Consideration of land use and connectivity at future busway stations;

• Detailed walk and cycle plan showing connections to local and district centres, employment, schools, recreation, bus stops and other key destinations;

• Centre Cycle Strategy (for district and multi-use centres) including commitments to secure bike parking and other end of trip facilities;

• Designation of type and width of walk and cycle facility;

• Any opportunities for future public bike parking;

• Travel Demand Management proposals and responsibilities; and

• Evidence of how the proposed master plan unit contributes towards reaching the mode share and self containment targets documented in this policy; and



• Strategies to reduce private vehicle use for internal and external trips in Mount Peter.



Other Requirements 1. Pedestrians/Cyclists

All new developments should provide high quality end of trip facilities for cyclists in accordance with the following table.

Land Use Employee/Resident Facilities Visitor Facilities

Commercial Buildings

• secured bicycle storage for 8% of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA). Secure bicycle parking involves a bicycle locker or bicycle rail in a locked compound/cage; and

• accessible showers at the rate of one shower per 10 bicycle spaces provided or part thereof; and

• changing facilities adjacent to showers; and

• secured lockers in the changing facilities for 20% of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA) to cater for walkers, cyclists and other active users.

• one bicycle rack space per 750m2 NLA or part thereof; and

• bicycle parking:

• signposted and

• adjacent to a major public entrance to the building

Multi-unit residential buildings

• one secure bicycle rack provided per dwelling; OR

• one dedicated enclosed bicycle locker or cage is provided per dwelling.

• 0.25 visitor bicycle spaces per dwelling; and

• bicycle parking:

• provided in an accessible location; and

• signposted; and

• adjacent to a major public entrance to the building

Shopping centre developments

• secure bicycle storage for 8%**of building staff (based on one person per 60m2 NLA). Secure bicycle parking involves a bicycle locker or bicycle rail in a locked compound/cage; and

• showers at the rate of one per 10 bicycle spaces provided or part thereof; and


• secure lockers in changing facilities for 20% of building staff (based on one person per 60m2) to cater for cyclists, walkers and other active users.

• one space per 500m2 GFA or part thereof for centres under 30,000m2; OR

• one space per 750m2 GFA or part thereof for centres between 30,000m2 and 50,000m2; OR

• one space per 1,000m2 GFA or part thereof for centres between 50,000m2 and 85,000m2; OR

• one space per 1,250m2 GFA or part thereof for centres over 85,000m2; and



Land Use Employee/Resident Facilities Visitor Facilities

• bicycle parking provided

• signposted; and

• within 10m of a major public entrance to the building.

Healthcare facilities

• secure bicycle storage for 8%** of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA). Secure bicycle parking involves a bicycle locker or bicycle rail in a locked compound/cage; and

• accessible showers at the rate of one per 10 bicycle spaces provided or part thereof; and


• secure lockers in changing facilities for 20% of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA) to cater for cyclists, walkers and other active users

• facilities with in-patient accommodation provide one space per each 30 beds;

• facilities without in-patient accommodation provide one space per each 4 practitioners;

• aged care facilities provide one space per each 60 beds;

• In every instance above, provide a minimum of 5 bicycle parking spaces; and

• bicycle parking provided: in an accessible location, signposted and within 10m a major public entrance to the building.

Education facilities • secure bicycle storage for 8%** of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA). Secure bicycle parking involves a bicycle locker or bicycle rail in a locked compound/cage; and

• accessible showers at the rate of one per 10 bicycle spaces provided or part thereof; and


• secure lockers in changing facilities for 20% of building staff (based on one person per 15m2 NLA) to cater for cyclists, walkers and other active users.

• minimum of 8%** of the peak number of students using the building at any one time (with 75% occupancy)

• bicycle storage:

• within 100m of the building front entrance(s); or

• added to the campus central bicycle storage area

** % is based on the target in the Queensland Cycle Strategy



2. Car Parking

• Car parking to be designed and located so as to be capable of being redesigned or redeveloped should demand of car parking spaces fall. Car parking to be integrated into the urban design of transit oriented communities For example:

o Provision of parking ideally be located outside of the core areas.

o Any large areas of surface parking be sleeved from the street/public realm.

o Structured car parking to have active frontages at ground level and be disguised on upper levels.

o Driveway access to car parks to not be along key pedestrian routes.

Developer to provide a Car Parking Plan with MPU submissions as follows:

Preparation of Car Parking Plan

The car parking plan for each Master Planned Unit which contains a centre will be prepared by a suitably qualified person. It is recommended the proponent consult with Council prior to preparation of the report in order to confirm scope. As a general guide the following format and contents description indicates the depth of detail required:

• Based on the individual characteristics of the Master Planned Unit, investigate and recommend car parking rates. This will include consideration of reduced rates for different land uses around busway stations, shared use of spaces and availability of bicycle parking;

• Based on the proposed land uses predict future car parking demands by sub-precinct;

• Estimate land use requirements for public car parking facilities taking into consideration a consolidated approach to town centre parking and reduced car parking rates. This will also identify key sites and footprint for car parking stations. A consolidated parking approach would apply to non residential development and encourages development sites to contribute towards the cost and provision of public parking off site, with minimum on site parking;

• Estimates of cost of car parking provision and a funding plan to implement these facilities;

• Allocate and designate land for car parking in the Master Planned Unit;

• Preparation of a staged implementation plan for car parking facilities in the Master Planned Unit;

• Studies to determine innovative approaches to managing car parking including introducing car share schemes and unbundling car parking from tenancies/dwellings, so that car parking is purchased separately;

• Introduce green travel plans for major employers;



5 – Community Facilities

Objectives

The objective of the Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA and to facilitate the creation of a strong, healthy, safe and sustainable community at Mount Peter through planning for, and provision of, a range of community facilities and human services along with community development programs to support the development of the Mount Peter community and to respond to the diverse needs of the community.

The policy:

• Identifies the need to prepare a Community Services Plan and describes its contents

• Identifies the community facilities and human services required to meet the needs of the future population of Mount Peter, being those that address the social, cultural, health, education, leisure, welfare, support, spiritual and safety needs of the future population

• Establishes the land requirements and locations of proposed facilities that are the responsibility of Cairns Regional Council and state government agencies

• Identifies locational criteria for facilities and services that are the responsibility of the non-government and private sectors

• Provides further guidance on planning and use.



Community Services Plan

Note: this is not a Community Plan as required under the Local Government Act 1993.

A Community Services Plan will identify how the principles and intent of CairnsPlan for the Mount Peter MPA with regard to community facilities, human services and community development are to be delivered in each Master Plan unit, based upon consultation with human services state agencies, Cairns Regional Council and local community organisations. The Community Services Plan will include:

• A demographic profile of the anticipated population of the master planning unit and an assessment of its particular needs for community facilities and human services

• An assessment of the capacity of existing and proposed facilities and services in adjacent areas to meet demand likely to be generated by the future population

• Details of the community facilities and services to be provided to meet the needs of the forecast population, in terms of precise location, size and functionality

• How proposed community facilities will complement those in the wider area

• How co-location objectives have been addressed



• Timing and delivery strategy for facilities

• Costings of proposed facilities and funding mechanisms

• How human services and programs are to be established in facilities,

Other Requirements 1. Community Facilities

Multi-purpose Community Centres - Local

Three (3) local multi-purpose community facilities will be provided, one within Local Centre (MPU3), one within the Mixed Use Centre (MPU6) and one within Local Centre (MPU8). These centres may provide a mix of community meeting and activity space, cultural activity space and community service facility space, as defined in the Cairns Regional Council Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes - Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study, (PPLCP Study, March 2009).

These centres are unlikely to be permanently staffed by Council, although they may provide accommodation for community-based services with staff. They will also provide spaces for use and hire by community organisations and residents groups. They will complement, rather than duplicate, the facilities provided in district community centres in providing local meeting and activity space for populations located some distance from the two district centres.

MPU1 is not large enough to warrant a local multi-purpose community centre and its population will instead use existing facilities within Edmonton.

Opportunities should be encouraged to supplement local community centres through additional community meeting space in neighbourhoods where a multi-purpose centre is not located, in order to provide access to additional community space at the local level. This could take a variety of forms, depending upon local opportunities for co-location. These might include a community room within an open space amenities building, or space co-located within a primary school or shared with a non-government or church facility. Opportunities to use school facilities and childcare centres out of standard hours for community activity purposes are also to be encouraged.

The Mount Peter local multipurpose community centres will be guided by the following criteria:

• be clustered with other community uses within local centres (e.g. churches, childcare centres, medical centres, recreation facilities) to create a civic “heart” to local centres;

• be located adjacent to outdoor spaces with children’s play equipment and barbecues to provide for spill over social events and activities for children;

• be accessible by public transport;

• provide large and smaller spaces suitable for local community activities, programs and meetings for a catchment population of 3-8,000 people;

• provide community information and a focal point for community development initiatives and the building of community networks and support structures;

• provide an office space for local community groups and organisations;

• provide kitchens suitable to support small private functions such as birthday parties; and

• provide storage to meet the needs of a variety of user groups.



Multi-purpose Community Centres - District

Two (2) district level multi-purpose community centres will be provided, to be located in each of the two proposed District Centres within Mount Peter. These centres will provide a mix of community meeting and activity space, cultural activity space and community service facility space, as defined in the Cairns Regional Council Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes - Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study, (PPLCP Study, March 2009).

The district centres will be larger facilities than the local community centres and will contain some specialist facilities to meet the needs of particular target groups. They will be permanently staffed, either directly by Council or through accommodating local community organisations.

The two (2) district multipurpose community centres will provide complementary spaces and facilities so that they together meet a range of needs across Mount Peter. The Coopers Road District Multipurpose Community Centre is planned to have a culture/leisure focus and will incorporate a cultural centre, a library and a youth centre. The Maitland Road District Multi-purpose Community Centre is planned to have a focus on providing services and activities for families and older people. Specific requirements for these facilities are outlined in a following section.

The Mount Peter district community centres will be guided by the following criteria: A. Coopers Road District Centre

The district community facility in the Coopers Road District Centre will be a multipurpose community and cultural centre and should:

• have a cultural/leisure focus with collocated library and youth centre to create a community precinct or hub;

• be located within the Coopers Road District Centre in a visually prominent and accessible location which provides a focal point for community activity and promotes civic identity and sense of place;

• be adjacent to a town park or other open space to enable associated outdoor civic and community events (e.g. markets, festivals);


• provide a variety of large and smaller multi-purpose spaces suitable for a range of social, leisure, learning and cultural activities, programs, and services for a catchment population of about 20,000 people. These spaces will include a hall suitable for large gatherings and smaller rooms for different purposes;

• include functional spaces suitable for a variety of community arts and crafts, including workshops and studio space, wet and dry areas and facilities for messy activities such as pottery;

• include spaces for cultural gatherings, events and meeting spaces for cultural groups;

• include display and exhibition spaces for visual arts;

• include a small theatre providing performance and rehearsal space for local music, dance and drama groups;

• include meeting rooms of different sizes, also suitable for adult education or training activity;

• include informal space for people to meet and gather;



• include office space suitable for at least one community and/or cultural, local arts organisation or staff for the centre;

• serve as a base for community development initiatives and community information;

• include a kitchen suitable to support private functions;

• include plenty of storage to meet the needs of a variety of user groups;

• include a library that will be provided in accordance with the spatial and functional standards of the Queensland Public Library Standards and Guidelines and will include access to meeting rooms, informal reading areas, study areas and information technology resources, in addition to print and electronic resources; and

• include a dedicated youth space to reflect the needs of young people, to be determined through future consultation but to include activity space, training/learning facilities, multi-media resources, space for music, drama and visual arts and office accommodation for youth services.

B. Maitland Road District Centre

The district community centre in the Maitland Road District Centre will complement the Coopers Road District Centre with a focus on providing services and activities for families and older people. The Maitland Road multipurpose community centre should:

• be located within the Maitland Road District Centre in a visually prominent and accessible location which promotes civic identity and sense of place;

• be clustered with other complementary community facilities to create a focal point for the community;

• be located adjacent to a town park or other open space to enable associated outdoor civic and community events (e.g. markets, festivals);


• provide a variety of large and smaller multi-purpose spaces suitable for a range of social, leisure, learning and cultural activities, programs, and services for a catchment population of about 20,000 people. These spaces will include a hall suitable for large gatherings and smaller rooms for different purposes;

• provide meeting rooms of different sizes, also suitable for adult education or training activity;

• include informal space for people to meet and gather;

• include office spaces suitable for a number of district level community organisations / human service providers, such as family support or aged care services;

• provide rooms for sessional services such as baby health clinic, counselling or speech therapy;

• provide spaces suitable for respite and day-care activities for older people and people with a disability, including appropriate amenities;

• serve as a base for community development initiatives and community information;

• include a kitchen suitable to support private functions; and

• include storage to meet the needs of a variety of user groups.

Cultural Facilities

A cultural facility will be co-located with the district multi-purpose community centre in the Coopers Road District Centre, in effect creating one integrated community cultural centre. The



cultural facility will provide a focus for cultural development activities, programs and events and for the cultural expression of the Mount Peter community.

Additional spaces for cultural expression within Mount Peter will be provided within local multi-purpose community centres and in outdoor settings within the public domain (e.g. amphitheatres and town parks) described in the Centres Strategies. They may also be provided within secondary schools.

In addition, it has been proposed that a cultural centre for the Aboriginal community will be integrated with one of the district multi-purpose community centres. This is an aspirational concept put forward by representatives of the Yidinji Peoples in preliminary consultation. The objectives and requirements for this proposal will require further consultation with stakeholders to ascertain what components (meeting and function rooms, display and information area, library) should be included and how this facility would operate in a town centre setting; for example, most existing facilities of this nature integrate a tourist focused component to assist with economic sustainability.

Libraries

A branch library to address the needs of the Mount Peter population will be established within the Coopers Road District Centre. The library will be co-located with the District Multi-purpose Community Centre and Cultural Facility.

Standards prepared by the Queensland State Library to guide planning for new libraries in local areas indicate that a district library of about 1,900 sqm The Queensland Public Library Standards and Guidelines will be required to service the forecast Mount Peter population of 42,500 people. Library facilities will be attractive, designed for efficiency and sustainability, flexible, functional and capable of future expansion. The facility should provide convenient off-street parking for staff and library users, with adequate access for service and delivery vehicles, including mobile library service vehicles.

Detailed planning of libraries will have regard to the facilities provided in the Cairns Central Libraries and existing libraries in Edmonton and Gordonvale in order that complementary facilities are provided.

Youth Centres

At the local neighbourhood level, the needs of young people for space for social and leisure activities will be met in part through multi-purpose community centres, sport and recreation facilities and a well designed public domain which is “youth-friendly”, in terms of creating spaces where young people can gather and socialise in a safe and supportive environment without impacting on other users.

An indoor leisure and recreation facility will be provided within LSC 3. While this will provide for the whole Mount Peter community, it will have a strong youth focus and address many of the leisure and recreation needs of young people.

In addition to these generalist facilities, a purpose-built youth facility will be established within the Coopers Road District Centre to provide some specialist facilities for young people. The youth centre will have a social / cultural focus to complement the recreation centre facilities and ensure that a spectrum of needs and interests among young people are addressed.

The youth facility will be co-located with the District Multi-purpose Community Centre/ Cultural Facility / Library to ensure that core functional spaces are not duplicated. The ways in which co-location occurs, the extent to which young people may share core facilities with other groups and the need for dedicated facilities and spaces just for young people will be subject to a design process to be undertaken in consultation with Council and other stakeholders. The specialist facilities within the Youth Centre will need to reflect the needs and interests of young



people, to be determined through a consultation process with young people prior to and during the detailed design of the facility. Facilities may include multi-purpose activity space, training / learning facilities with a technology focus, digital multi-media studio, and spaces for music, drama and visual arts. The youth centre will also provide office accommodation for a program co-ordinator and youth support services, and spaces for service delivery e.g. youth counselling.

Cemeteries

Consistent with the SEQ Social Infrastructure Planning Implementation Guideline No 5 standard for cemeteries of 1,500 sqm per 1,000 people, a cemetery of at least 6.375ha will be provided in MPU5, as indicated on Map 15: Mount Peter Structure Plan Area - Community Facilities Infrastructure.

Spatial Requirements for Council Community Facilities

Requirements for land for council community facilities are specified in the Cairns Regional Council Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes - Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study, (PPLCP Study March 2009). This study underpins the Cairns Planning Scheme Policy 4:04:05 – Trunk Infrastructure Contributions. The identification of land for Council community facilities will need to occur in accordance with the specifications outlined in the PPLCP Study. These have been summarised in the Community Facilities, Human Services and Community Development Technical Report.

In summary, the PPLCP Study makes provision for land for both district and metropolitan (city-wide) community facilities. Land for community purposes is to be provided at a minimum rate of 0.3 ha per 1000 people. For the forecast Mount Peter population of 42,500 people, this equates to a minimum of 12.75 ha.

This quantum of land is distributed among the proposed facilities as follows:

Facility Indicative

minimum site area

Local Multipurpose Community Centre – MPU3 3,750 sqm



District Multipurpose Community Centre – MPU2 (district multi-purpose community centre, cultural facility, library, youth centre)

3 ha

District Multipurpose Community Centre – MPU7 (district multi-purpose community centre)

2 ha

Mount Peter Cemetery / Crematorium 6.375 ha

TOTAL 12.75 ha

The table above provides a notional site area to meet the requirements of the Cairns Regional Council Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes – Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study (PPLCP Study March 2009). In practice, in planning community facilities, consideration should be given to:



• Opportunities for co-location and sharing of facilities which will reduce requirements for built and site areas than if separate stand alone facilities were to be provided

• The desirability of providing multi-storey community facilities within the two District Centres in response to density objectives

• Opportunities to share parking with retail and commercial facilities rather than provide separate parking areas just for community facilities

• Opportunities provided by adjoining open space for spill-over social and cultural activities and events

• Opportunities for other innovations in the way facilities are designed in order to promote efficient use of resources and integrated delivery of services.

Schools

Five (5) new primary schools and two (2) new secondary schools will be established by the Department of Premier & Cabinet (DPC) to meet the needs of the Mount Peter population. These schools will be provided in accordance with the planning processes and delivery arrangements of the DPC.

Indicative locations for primary and secondary schools are shown on the attached Structure Plan map. Primary schools will be provided in MPU2, MPU4, MPU5, MPU7 and MPU8. Secondary Schools will be provided in MPU4 and MPU7.

The following criteria is required for schools in Mount Peter:

• Primary schools require a site area of about seven (7) hectares;

• Secondary schools require a site area of about 12 hectares;

• Schools should be centrally located within their catchment area on sites to be determined by DET;

• Schools should be located with frontage to a road that is in scale with the catchment size;

While this provides an initial broad level of provision, the DPC requires that new negotiations to confirm requirements and site locations should take place during the preparation of Master Plans, recognising a need for some flexibility in site selection and the timeframe of development. This also recognises that site selection is subject to detailed site quality and servicing considerations.

Guidance Criteria:

• School sites should maximise safe access by walking, cycling and public transport;

• Sites should be free of restrictions or contamination, should be reasonably flat with regular dimensions and should enable a north-south orientation for sports ovals;

• The co-location of schools with sporting, recreation and community facilities will be encouraged where preferred locations for facilities are close to schools; and

• Community use of school facilities is encouraged, in line with the policies of DPC

Police and Justice

A site of 24,000 sqm that is free of flood constraints will be required for a new police station to service Mount Peter. This will be provided within the Maitland Road District Centre in MPU7.



Guidance Criteria:

• Provide ready access to the road network, i.e. proximity to major roads, rather than sites that may have traffic congestion around them;

• Provide ready access to commercial and residential areas;

• Minimise noise impacts on residential areas; and

• Sized to accommodate garaging and maintenance of vehicles and allow for some future expansion.

Emergency Services

A site for co-located emergency services (including fire and ambulance) will be made available within the Maitland Road District Centre in MPU7, should it be required. Spatial and location requirements are yet to be determined, as at this stage agencies have advised that their strategy for Mount Peter is to augment existing bases in Edmonton and Gordonvale and it is unlikely sites for new facilities within Mount Peter will be required.

Childcare Centres

Guidance Criteria:

While childcare centres are a permitted use within residential areas, childcare centres should be located in local and district centres in order to:

• Ensure some childcare is provided in central and conveniently accessible locations

• Reinforce the role of the centre as the focal point or hub for the community

• Locate childcare adjacent to complementary land uses such as schools and community centres, to promote convenient access and reduce the need for multiple car trips

• Help avoid childcare centres locating inappropriately in residential areas with amenity impacts on adjoining residents (particularly in terms of traffic congestion).

Consideration should also be given to the provision of childcare facilities in the employment lands within MPU1 to cater for the childcare needs of the future workforce.

Places of worship

Guidance Criteria:

• Located close to other types of community facilities to create synergies and help provide a focal point for the community (i.e. located within centres);

• Located so as not to impact on adjoining residential areas with respect to setbacks, overshadowing and artificial lighting;

• Church design and placement should offer significant urban design benefits in terms of providing iconic buildings, landmark features, community identity and way finding

• Given the limited utilisation of such facilities across the week, it is important that



opportunities for shared or joint use be explored with other types of facilities, or multiple church groups, in the interests of making the most efficient use of land resources. This includes shared provision of parking and meeting/activity space; and

• Places of worship should be encouraged to provide facilities that can also be utilised for community activities for the broader community.



6 – Cultural Heritage

Objectives

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA in relation to cultural heritage matters.

These policies are drafted to ensure that the cultural heritage values of the Mount Peter area are appropriately maintained and respected throughout this process and that the area’s history and cultural heritage are appropriately conserved. (Indigenous cultural heritage initiatives should be endorsed by the recognised Traditional Owners).

The policy:

• Identifies the on-going process for the management of cultural heritage values within the MPA;

• Identifies the measures required for further assessment and legislative compliance to meet the needs of the various stages of planning and development relevant to the Mount Peter area;

• Identifies consultation requirements, including a relevant process for consultation with the Aboriginal Party for the MPA.

Changes to the QLD Heritage Act 1992 came into effect on the 31 March 2008. Part 11 of the Act deals with Provisions about places of cultural heritage significance in local government areas. The Act requires a Local Government to keep a Local Heritage Register (LHR). A LHR must include for each place (a) enough information to identify the location and boundaries of the place; and (b) a statement about the cultural heritage significance of the place. Map 04 - Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Elements of Historic and Cultural Significance identify the sites supported by the Schedule in the CairnsPlan. A statement of significance will need to be prepared for each site as part of the master planning process for nomination to the Local Heritage Register. Information Council May Request


1. Formulation of CHMPs or Agreements

A Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) or agreement pursuant to section 23(3)(a)(iii) of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 will be required at the beginning of any phase of development and by each developer.

Cultural Heritage Management Plan

The CHMP or agreement will entail consultation and agreement with the Aboriginal Parties. An inclusive approach involving transparent consultation should be undertaken. The CHMP or agreement (as discussed in section 5.1.5) will outline a process for assessment and management of all identified Indigenous sites, places, areas of concern and inadvertent discoveries as well as the following:



• an agreement between the parties as to how the existing cultural heritage material and potentially existing material will be managed during the development phases within the area;

• provides guidance on the best forms of management of Aboriginal cultural heritage;

• the development of policies and strategies to manage inadvertent discoveries (potential archaeological items) uncovered during construction work for the project;

• the establishment of a mitigation program to enable the preservation of the cultural heritage resources involved, and the extraction of the maximum amount of information from those cultural resources before they are displaced including surface collection, survey of sites, test pitting and excavation (where required) and storage of the assemblage.

Other Requirements

1. Retention of Historic Cultural Heritage Sites - Statement of Significance

All recognised historic (non-Indigenous) sites should be retained and conserved in situ wherever possible. To determine which heritage sites within the Mount Peter area will be retained and which will be demolished will be made based upon solid decision making processes including the cultural heritage significance of each identified site and a statement of significance for the site is prepared. If it is proposed to demolish a site an archival report will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Scheme Policy.

Reports and Information Council May Request.

Statement of Significance

The information contained within the statement of significance for a site will identify not only the significance of the particular site, but the obligations arising from its significance. The formation of specific assessment for cultural heritage sites should incorporate the following processes:

• Prepare a statement of significance to meet the legislative requirements of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 for nomination to the Local Heritage Register;

• Information about other factors affecting the future of the site including the owners needs and resources and the physical condition of the site;

• Identification of options for the site and test these options against the significance statement for the site;

• Preparation of a statement of policy;

• Management of the site in accordance with policy and develop strategies for the future use of the site, including recording any changes to the site prior to commencement of development; and

• Monitoring and reviewing policy as required.

Adaptive reuse of heritage sites should be considered where the former use of the heritage site is considered redundant. Reuse of any site should be consistent with the cultural heritage significance of the site. A cultural centre or facility may be appropriate within a key heritage site.



2. Retention of Indigenous Cultural Heritage Objects and Areas

A number of objects and/or areas of sensitivity have been identified by the Aboriginal Parties within the study area, which have cultural significance to them, and should not be developed. These areas are inextricably linked to each other and the disturbance of one area impacts on the value and meaning of other areas.

Where possible, objects and areas should be incorporated into suitable environs such as parks or open space. Significant Indigenous objects or areas of concern will require specialist considerations at the Aboriginal Parties’ request. In particular, the matters of public accessibility and open information will need to be addressed through consultation. These may be of concern to the Aboriginal Parties, and will require detailed consultation and agreement on the part of the Aboriginal Parties prior to any undertaking of works.

Ultimately, when a site or place is incorporated into parks or open space, responsibility for maintenance of that area may be returned to Council. It is recommended that where landowners intend to use a park or open space to protect a cultural heritage site and place, and the responsibility for maintenance of that park or open space will then reside with Council, an appropriate management plan should also be developed by the landowner that can be assigned to Council. In the case of an Indigenous site or place, the management plan should be developed in consultation with the Aboriginal Parties, and may also require an agreement to give compliance with the cultural heritage of duty of care associated with the area.

3. Consultation

Community consultation regarding the heritage of Mount Peter and decisions made with regard to heritage sites, their management and interpretation, needs to be undertaken during all future stages of development of the study area. This will ensure that the results of the cultural heritage advice are consistent with the perceptions of the community.

Specialist consultation with the Aboriginal Parties for the area in relation to Indigenous cultural heritage matters at future stages of the development of the Mount Peter area is paramount. Confidentiality is of key importance to the Aboriginal Parties so possible public interpretation or public accessibility would only be an outcome after detailed consultation and agreement on the part of these Aboriginal Parties is completed. Most importantly, consultation and an “information flow” should be maintained during the MPA process, so that the Aboriginal Parties do not feel disenfranchised from the overall process.

Supporting Information

For supporting information refer to the latest version of the:

• Burra Charter Guidelines

• Using the Criteria: a methodology produced by the Queensland Heritage Council 2006.



7 – Place Making

Objectives

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to design and applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA.

As neighbourhoods, communities and urban centres grow within the Mount Peter MPA, parts of the prominent natural and rural landscapes that are currently known of in Mount Peter will begin to make way for human settlement. With this transition to a more urban setting, the visual characteristics of the MPA will also evolve.

The policy seeks to provide guidance as to the process in which master plans are to be created to ensure a quality outcome that has been developed based on good urban design principles.



1. A Visual Character Assessment Analysis is to be undertaken to support the Urban

Design Centre Concept Report:

Preparation of a Visual Character Assessment:

The visual character assessment for each MPU master plan is to address the objectives of:

• facilitating and ensuring that development of the Mount Peter MPA protects and enhances its visual character and contributes positively to the visual character of the Cairns and Southern Corridor region;

• appropriate treatments and edge condition between development and sensitive environmental areas and/or conflicting land uses within the MPA;

• identifying opportunities and challenges for visual quality and to inform the preparation of the Mount Peter MPA; and

• identifying existing unique visual characteristics that are intrinsic to the Mount Peter so that these may be protected, but at the same time recognised that the landscape will change in certain areas to predominantly urban.

To undertake a visual character assessment for each MPU to address and include:

• the identification of landscape character zones and the concern for visual quality;

• the visual character of the MPU including:

o scenic amenity

o visual catchment

o gateway sites

o transitional views

o local views

o landmark features

o buffers and interface treatments



• a visual Audit; and

• a visual impact assessment

2. Urban Design Centre Concept Report is to be undertaken to clearly outline the design approach and guidelines that are to relate to the Master Plans units.

Preparation of an Urban Design Centre Concept Report:

The Urban Design Centre Concept Report for each MPU master plan is to address the objectives of:

• facilitating and ensuring the integration of uses and activities within the centres, including Edmonton and Gordonvale;

• Establishing Urban Design Principles as the urban pattern for the Master Plan

• Establishing an Urban Framework that is drawn from the Visual Assessment Analysis.

The Urban Design Centre Concept Report for each MPU to address and include:

• Vision Statement and Urban Design Principles

• Site Analysis

o Existing Constraints Mapping, including, but not limited to access, topographical, environmental, heritage and flooding.

o Site Opportunities

• Urban Framework Plan – incorporating key urban elements that include but are not limited to;

o Mobility

o Public transport routes and stops

o Block and Street pattern (not subdivision plan)

o Land uses and associated land take

o Public Open Space, connections and descriptions

o Key connections

o Yield

o Tropical Design

o Mixed use, including retail areas

o Community Facilities, including schools, community halls etc.

• Concept Master Plan

o Illustrative master plan for the MPU

• Staging Plan

• Landscape Master Plan

o Landscape Master Plan, including design concepts for key open space elements including all Active and Passive Open Space.

o Demonstration of how endemic species to Mount Peter is included within the concept.

o Demonstration of the adoption of Tropical Design principles.

o Streetscape concept. (level of detail is expected to increase within streets within centres.



• Design Guidelines,

o Built Form guidelines where appropriate

o Transition zone guidelines (between uses) were appropriate

o Road Cross sections were appropriate

o Open Space were appropriate

o Main Street

• Illustrative Perspectives

o Within District Centres, illustrative perspectives are to be provided for key town centre elements.



• Cairns Style Guide

• Cairns Tropical Design guidelines (Yet to be completed)



8 – Housing

Objectives

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA and to facilitate the provision of a wide choice of housing options that respond to the diverse needs of the community.

The policy outlines the desired intent for the development of a diverse and affordable housing stock within the Mount Peter MPA.



1. A Housing Strategy

A Housing Strategy that addresses affordability and adaptability.

Affordability

The affordability components will cover the following:

• Likely housing mix to provide for a range of households and ages

• Measures to assist in affordable housing

Development of the strategy will involve a partnership between landowners, State Government, Council and other stakeholders. The strategy should demonstrate how the master plan has addressed the affordability benchmarks of:

• At least 10% of dwellings at Mount Peter are affordable for purchase by households in the lowest 40% of the income range, and

• At least 20% of dwellings at Mount Peter are affordable for rent by households in the lowest 40% of the income range (including housing delivered through the Department of Communities or community-based housing organisations).

The capacity of master plans to meet the benchmarks will be influenced by availability of external support and funds and by the economics of development and construction.

Affordable Housing Strategies should include investigation of options for the provision of affordable housing through mechanisms such as a not for profit housing company (examples of which include the Brisbane Housing Company).

Adaptability

The adaptability components will demonstrate how the master plan has addressed the target of 15% of housing to feature Universal Housing Design principles (AS 4299, Class C).

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9 – Sport and Recreation

Objectives

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA and to facilitate the creation of a strong, healthy, safe and sustainable community at Mount Peter through planning and provision of a range of sport and recreation facilities and opportunities that respond to the diverse needs of the community.

The policy outlines the desired intent for the development of the open space, sport and recreational facilities within the Mount Peter MPA to:

• Support participation in sports and recreational pursuits through the provision of sport and recreation facilities that respond to the needs and preferences of the Mount Peter population

• Ensure a range of park settings and sport and recreation opportunities are provided including:

o Cycling and walking tracks within and linking parks

o Formal and informal sporting areas

o Play spaces

o Picnic areas

o Views, local features and scenic areas

o Recreation facilities

o Creek side parks

o Natural vegetation

o Ornamental landscapes

• Provide facilities that may include boardwalks, pedestrian and cycle paths, recreational trails, links to heritage and cultural sites, viewing platforms and interpretive signage that will not compromise the integrity of environmental functions including established trees, significant vegetation, ecological values, slope or waterways.



1. A Sport and Recreation Plan

The Sport and Recreation Plan will include:

• A demographic profile of the anticipated population of the master planning unit and an assessment of its particular needs for sport and recreation facilities

• An assessment of the capacity of facilities in adjacent areas to meet demand likely to be generated by the future population



• Details of the sport and recreation facilities to be provided, as identified in the structure plan for the master planning unit, in terms of precise location, size, functionality and how they meet the specifications contained in the Cairns PIP and PPLCP Study

• How proposed sport and recreation facilities will complement those in the wider area

• How co-location objectives have been addressed

• Timing and delivery strategy

• Costings of land and embellishments

2. Planning and Design Considerations:

• Local, district and metropolitan recreation parks, district sports parks and metropolitan sporting precincts will comply with the requirements outlined in the Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes - Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study, prepared by Cairns Regional Council and include the following:Minimum levels of supply

• Hierarchy of provision

• Park size

• Distribution and distance from residences

• Park boundaries

• Park accessibility

• Park visibility

• Park shape

• Park land quality

• Use of flood prone land

• Minimum levels of embellishment

Other Design Considerations:

Cairns Regional Council’s Public Parks and Land for Community Purposes ‐ Trunk Infrastructure Planning Study, (PPLCP Study, March 2009) includes the following additional design considerations which will need to be adhered to in the planning of open space and sport and recreation facilities:

• Local and district recreation parks may be provided as stand alone parks, or as nodes within district or regional linear open space systems, or as part of a larger individual park which includes formal sporting opportunities.

• A district recreation park will also provide local recreation park functions for its immediate neighbourhood.

• District sports parks will preferably include local or district level recreation nodes or be part of a larger mixed use park.

• Metropolitan recreation parks should provide a range of areas for a range of uses and users and include high landscape quality recreational nodes as well as other areas in less developed states.

• Metropolitan sporting precincts are expected to also include local and district level



recreation opportunities.

• All public parks should promote safety and a sense of security for users through application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and any urban design guidelines for public spaces adopted by Council

• Co-location of sporting facilities with other community facilities and integration with other open space to maximise savings from sharing of facilities and services is supported.

3. Active Open Space

The minimum 85 hectares of land required for sports parks has been allocated as follows:

• 1 x 25 ha metropolitan sporting precinct

• 1 x 20 ha metropolitan sporting precinct

• 4 x 10 ha district sports parks.

This will provide a mix of district and metropolitan facilities and enable their distribution to meet the locational criteria specified in the PPLCP Study. The number and location of district sports parks also has regard to the location of existing district sports parks, particularly Down Park within MPU1 and Alley Park just outside the MPA boundaries in Gordonvale.

The two (2) metropolitan sporting precincts will be provided as follows:

Metropolitan Sporting Precinct

Location Specific Requirements Size

M 1 Metropolitan sporting precinct 1 is located in MPU5 along the creekline at the confluence of the two creeks. This open space is central to the Mount Peter MPA.

• A multi-purpose indoor recreation facility, subject to a Needs Assessment to be conducted by Cairns Regional Council. This will complement the facilities provided or proposed within Edmonton and Gordonvale. It will have a minimum of two courts but room to expand to four, recognising major competitions and associations usually operate on a four court facility. It should also have potential to incorporate other sport and recreation facilities that are identified in the Needs Assessment.

• A swimming pool which complements the facilities, programs and experiences offered by the proposed new facility in Edmonton and existing facility in Gordonvale (subject to a further assessment which may be included within the Mount Peter Sport and Recreation Needs Assessment).

• Playing fields for a variety of sporting codes suitable for senior and junior competition and training with appropriate field lighting and playing surfaces to maximise year round and evening use.

• A minimum of two fields per sporting code that are multi-use with other sporting codes

• A mix of outdoor courts suitable for a variety of court sports, including competition level facilities with lighting

Minimum 25ha



Metropolitan Sporting Precinct


• Amenities, change rooms, club house / meeting rooms, kiosk/canteen, fencing, storage and grandstand

• Appropriate levels of car parking

• Co-located with adjoining passive recreation area containing playground, picnic and barbecue facilities

M 2 Metropolitan sporting precinct 2 is located south of the Maitland Road District Centre in MPU8.


• A minimum of two fields per sporting code that are multi-use with other sporting codes

• A mix of outdoor courts suitable for a variety of court sports, including competition level facilities with lighting

• Amenities, change rooms, club house / meeting rooms, kiosk/canteen, fencing, storage and grandstand


• Co-located with adjoining passive recreation area containing playground, picnic and barbecue facilities

Minimum 20ha

The metropolitan sporting precincts will complement the sport and recreation facilities provided within proposed city wide sporting precincts for Edmonton and Gordonvale. Detailed planning is yet to be completed to confirm their respective mix of spaces and facilities. The metropolitan sporting precincts will also complement each other, in order to provide a range of sport and recreation opportunities across Mount Peter.

The four (4) district sports parks will be provided as follows:

District Sports Park


D 1 District Sports Park 1 is located within MPU3.

Minimum 10ha


Minimum 10ha


Minimum 10ha


• Complementary facilities in order to provide a range of sport and recreation opportunities for a variety of sports across Mount Peter


• A minimum of two fields per sporting code that is multi-use with other sporting codes

• A mix of multi-purpose courts suitable for a variety of sports, including informal social games as well as organised sport and competitions


• Amenities

Minimum 10ha



• Ancillary play space

The Australian Standards for sports lighting and the appropriate governing body field / court dimensions are to be used for all metropolitan sporting precincts and district sports parks.

4. Passive Open Space

The minimum supply of 106.25 ha of land for informal recreation parks will include a mix of local, district and metropolitan parks that meet the specifications set out in the PPLCP Study. These include specifications for minimum size and shape, distance from residences, park boundaries, accessibility, useable areas, land quality and minimum levels of embellishment.

The Wrights Creek Corridor presents a key opportunity to locate some of the larger areas of recreational open space for Mount Peter. However, determination of precise opportunities (in terms of location and size of parks) is dependent upon a detailed understanding of flood levels and compensatory earthworks, requiring survey and design work beyond the scope of this structure planning process. It is intended that a study will be undertaken of the Wrights Creek Corridor to develop a whole of creek master plan which will include determination of recreational open space.

The creek corridors and conservation areas within Mount Peter also provide opportunities for open space that may include local or district linear nodes, picnic areas and bikeways and trails. Embellishment of opportunistic provision of open space will also need to be in accordance with the specifications outlined in the PPLPC Study. Recreation parks are designed to complement each other so that the network of parks contains:

• a variety of play spaces for different age groups and abilities and offering a diversity of settings and experiences;

• at least one outdoor adventure playground with facilities suited to older children and young people (e.g. flying fox, ropes and jumps);

• spaces for family activities such as picnics, barbecues;

• bike and skate tracks suitable for beginners as well as older children;

• spaces suitable for large groups, cultural gatherings and community events;

• linear connections that support walking and bike riding; and

• a diversity of settings including a range of landforms, links with natural areas such as waterways, and local and district viewscapes and landscape features.

In addition, recreation parks should:

• link open space to sports parks. This will include providing land around the sports fields that people can walk around while sport is in progress and the provision of play spaces for children;

• create connections between the larger recreation parks and creekline and from higher density areas to the creekline; and

• ensure that medium and higher density areas have good provision of usable recreation open space.

Initially local recreation parks will be established in the earlier stages of development. Once these have been established, they will allow for a Recreation Needs study to be completed



which will assist in determining the proposed level of service for the new emerging community. More specific details of the proposed requirements for recreation spaces in the various areas follow.

Recreation Park Specific Requirements Allocation /Location

Metropolitan Recreation Park

• Passive Open Space requirements to be determined as an output to the Wrights / Grays Creek Management Plan

• Facilities to provide a major recreational destination attracting users from across the Southern Corridor


• Facilities for young people which may include:

o outdoor adventure playground with equipment such as flying fox, ropes and jumps

o Outdoor basketball courts for informal use, including half courts

o Skate park

o BMX facility

o Other informal facilities for young people

o Safe walking and cycle paths

o Safe and appealing seating to support meeting places in parks

o Exercise equipment in parks

o Easy and affordable access to transport

o An open and accessible location promoting a safe and appealing presence via open surveillance and suitable amenities

o Provision of adequate meeting, social or event space next to activity areas

Indicative draft allocations as follows

Metropolitan Parks located in Wrights / Grays Creek Corridor

MPU 5&6: 4ha

MPU 7&8: 8Ha

Total: 12 ha




District Recreation Park

• a variety of play spaces for different age groups and abilities and offering a diversity of settings and experiences;

• activities such as picnics, barbecues;

• spaces suitable for informal games, kick about areas

• bike and skate tracks suitable for beginners as well as older children;

• spaces suitable for large groups and cultural gatherings;


• More complex embellishments than a local park in line with PIP requirements

MPU1: 2ha

MPU3: 7ha

MPU2&4: 15ha

MPU5&6

MPU7&8: 20ha

Total: 44ha

Local Recreation Park • a variety of play spaces for different age groups and abilities and offering a diversity of settings and experiences;

• spaces for informal play, games, relaxation

• embellishments in line with PIP specifications

Min 1 ha

MPU1: 1ha

MPU3: 2ha

MPU2&4: 9ha

MPU5&6: 7ha

MPU7&8: 7ha

Total: 26 ha

Recreational trail • For walking, cycling

• minimum 10m width

Min 10m width

MPU1: 5ha

MPU3: 5ha

MPU2&4: 3ha

MPU5&6: 3ha

MPU7&8: 4ha

Total 20ha

Town Park Supporting the urban character of the town centres is the development of a town park. The town park is to be located within

Minimum 2ha each

Maitland Road (MPU2)




400m of the town square and whilst reflecting the tropical design character of the region should accommodate;

• green places for recreation

• use of endemic plants to Mount Peter as one design element (Botanic Gardens)

• picnic spaces

• bbq areas.

Coopers Road (MPU7)

2 town parks proposed, Total: minimum 4 ha

In summary the notional allocation of open space for recreation parks is as follows:

MPU

Town Centre Park

Min. 2 hec

Local Recreational

Park Min. 1 hec

District Recreational

Park (Linear)

Min. 100m width

Metropolitan Recreational

Park (Waterway Corridor)

Recreational Trail

(Walking / Cycling) Min. 10m

width

Total Passive Open Space

1 1 2 5 8

3 0 2 7 5 14

2 & 4 2 9 15 3 29

5 & 6 0 7 4 3 14

7 & 8 2 7 20 8 4 41

TOTAL 4 26 44 12 20 106

5. Co-location of Facilities

The PPLCP Study encourages the co-location of parks and sports facilities with other community assets such as trails, pathways and community facilities including schools.

Proposed locations for metropolitan active sports and district active sports indicate the following potential opportunities for co-location:

• District Sports Park 1 and the Local Multi-purpose Community Centre in MPU3

• District Sports Park 3 and the Primary School in MPU5

• District Sports Park 4 and the Primary School in MPU7

• The Metropolitan Sporting Precinct 2 and the Secondary School in MPU7 (border with MPU78).

Additionally, town centre parks are proposed in each of the two district centres and proposed district multi-purpose community centres should be located adjacent to these, to help create a civic focus and support the use of the town centre parks for outdoor civic and cultural activities.



Further investigation of opportunities for co-location of schools and sporting facilities should be undertaken in master planning for each precinct.

Initially local recreation parks will be established in the earlier stages of development. Once these have been established, they will allow for a Recreation Needs study to be completed which will assist in determining the proposed level of service for the new emerging community. More specific details of the proposed requirements for recreation spaces in the various areas follow.



10 – Integrated Water Cycle Management

Objectives

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA in a manner that is consistent with and gives appropriate recognition to the key areas of Integrated Water Cycle Management, being:

• stormwater runoff;

• waterway health;

• potable water (drinking water);

• sewage treatment; and

• water recycling.



1. Integrated Water Management Plan covering the following:

• Protection of waterways, wetlands, and water quality

• Flooding

• Water Supply, Sewerage Reticulation and Recycled Water Planning

1.1 Protection of Waterways, Wetlands and Water Quality

Provide a report demonstrating how appropriate water quality objectives can be achieved in accordance with the following guidance.

• FNQROC Guidelines apply unless otherwise advised by Council, specifically the Development Manual Operational Works Design Guidelines D5 Stormwater Quality Management

• Inclusion of appropriate latest advances in water quality treatment measures published in various guidelines, for example Healthy Waterways ‘Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland. It is noted that this guideline has been successfully adopted in the tropical climate of Singapore.

Guidance for Water Sensitive Urban Design treatment devices

Bioretention

Bioretention systems are design to treat stormwater quality. They operate by filtering stormwater runoff through densely planted surface vegetation and then percolating the runoff through a prescribed filter media. During this process, pollutants are retained through fine filtration, adsorption and some biological uptake.

Bioretention systems may be implemented at a range of scales, from small systems within industrial allotments to regional basins within large catchments. Bioretention systems are also



adaptable to flat and steep terrains. The following should be considered when planning and designing treatment systems:

Locating bioretention systems

Once a bioretention system has been constructed it is generally considered to be part of the stormwater infrastructure. It will have the aesthetics of landscape infrastructure, and as such the larger systems should be incorporated into usable parkland areas and located close to the outlet of the catchment. As these systems are an engineered system it is not recommended that existing natural vegetation be removed in order to construct such systems. Subsequently, these systems should not be located in conservation areas or vegetation buffers. These systems should complement existing natural systems and not replace them.

Large systems

When a larger bioretention system is proposed it is generally recommended that it be segregated into a number of cells; ensuring the system becomes more resilient to failure and is easier to maintain and renew as required. It is recommended that the maximum width of any cell be no greater than twice the reach of an excavator arm (i.e. so that the excavator can reach the centre from either side).

Small systems

Small scale systems should generally be incorporated within allotments (body corporate) or integrated within the streetscape. The contributing catchment to each system will be smaller, and hence there will be a larger number of bioretention systems within the catchment. Smaller systems should be incorporated within streetscapes to allow for reduced irrigation demands compared with conventional landscape arrangements. When incorporating small scale bioretention systems into the streetscape, be it in the form of pods or swales, the conflict with service corridors must be addressed. As water, electricity and footpaths are contained within the verge, a wider road reserve (or localised road widening) may be required to cater for the potential conflict between service corridors and water sensitive urban design infrastructure. Access to allotments and on-street parking must be considered in developments incorporating bioretention swales.

Flat terrain

On flat sites, the stormwater pipe network will need to be greater in diameter in order to increase conveyance leading to pipe inverts at a greater depth. Where the site has virtually no gradient the underground drainage of bioretention system may not be able to achieve an outlet into a treatment device. Therefore, an alternative to end of line treatment would be to treat the stormwater prior to it entering the piped network. Placing the bioretention system before the pipe inlets will ensure adequate vertical fall is available to drain the systems. Issues related to the conflict with service corridors will need to be addressed.

Steep terrain

In steep terrain, it is possible to incorporate bioretention within the design; however, the constructability of the system will require additional consideration (e.g. a large basin will require large retaining walls and earthworks; and hence the cost will increase significantly). Where bioretention systems are located on steep sites they should generally be in the form of smaller scale systems that tie into areas that have been locally made flat.

Drowned outlets

When incorporating bioretention systems into a catchment they should be designed to have free draining outlets. Systems which are designed with drowned outlets (i.e. outlets that are affected by water table, lakes, creeks etc) may suffer from surface ponding problems, which may in-turn lead to the failure of the system and mosquito problems. When incorporating into tidal areas it is recommended that the outlets are located above the Highest Astronomical Tide



(HAT).

1.2 Flooding

Provide a report demonstrating how the following flood management objectives can be achieved:

• Developable area is to be located above the 100 year ARI event flood level.

The future fill extents to support development are limited to areas of medium and low hazard Refer to Map 03 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Flood Hazard Mapping.

• . Where filling is to occur within the MPA below the 100 year ARI flood event, it is assumed that any filling will occur subject to achieving the following key design principles:

o no adverse impact on upstream or downstream of a subject site

o ensure efficient drainage networks which provide capacity for stormwater discharge and minimizes flooding risk from major rainfall events,

o no loss in floodplain storage,

o no adverse increase in peak flood levels and flows,

o no filling within environmental buffers, and

o the values of the Trinity Inlet Fish Habitat Area and Marine Park will not be adversely impacted.

The report shall be completed in accordance with the following guidelines:

• Part F – Hydrological Study of Planning Scheme Policy NO.4:04:06

• FNQROC Guidelines apply unless otherwise advised by Council, specifically the Development Manual Operational Works Design Guidelines D4 Stormwater Drainage

• Australian Rainfall and Runoff;

• Queensland Urban Drainage Manual.

Guidance on Flood Constraints:

• Ensure an efficient drainage network which provides capacity for stormwater discharge and minimizes flooding risk from major rainfall events

• No urban development occurs within environmental buffers (other then community infrastructure)

1.3 Potable Water, Sewerage and Recycled Water

Provide a report demonstrating how servicing is to be addressed in accordance with the following guidance.

Water Supply:

• Refer to Overall Water Supply Strategy for Cairns Planning Report (March 2009) that includes recommendations on the development and timing of two new water supplies to support the future development for Cairns including Mount Peter; the Mulgrave River



Aquifer Stage 1 (2009) and 2 (2013) to be followed by the Barron River Water Scheme (2030).

• An indicative ultimate internal potable trunk water network is provided in PIP. These require further detailed modeling for MPUs with lot layouts, road network and finished surface levels defined.

• FNQROC Guidelines apply unless otherwise advised by Council, specifically the Development Manual Operational Works Design Guidelines D6 Water Reticulation and Development Manual Operational Works Design Guidelines D7 Sewerage Systems for the design of water and sewerage reticulation systems.

• The average 2006/07 demand for detached Class 1 residential of 270 L/p/d to be adopted for the design of Class 1 dwellings.

• An Equivalent Persons per Domestic Connection for Water Reticulation Design of 2.8 Equivalent Persons/Equivalent Domestic Connection (EP/EDC) to be adopted as outlined in the FNQROC Guidelines.

• For other undeveloped land equivalent populations to be calculated in accordance with the maximum allowable population density in the Planning Scheme Policy.

• Maximum Pressure of 60m at the building pad. Where the pressure in a main exceeds 600 kPa installation of Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) is required and may (at Council’s discretion) include telemetry control.

• Where practical the water supply network to be designed with a target maximum operating pressure of approximately 50m in accordance with best practice in pressure and leakage management.

• Reservoir storage to be provided with a bottom water level to service the majority of the MPA area under gravity. Based on the existing topography this is to be between 90mAHD and 100mAHD and consistent with existing surrounding reservoirs

• High level storage or booster pump station(s) will be required to supply higher elevation areas typically above 65mAHD.

• Pressure management will be required to supply lower elevation areas typically below

40mAHD.

Sewerage Reticulation & Recycled Water

• Apply FNQROC Guidelines for design of sewerage reticulation systems.

• An indicative internal sewerage trunk network is provided in the PIP and ICS components for Mount Peter. This is subject to further detailed modeling for MPUs with lot layouts, road network and finished surface levels all defined.



• Cairns Regional Council - Water Conversation Policy

• Cairns Regional Council - Recycled Water Policy

• FNQROC Development Manual

• Planning Scheme Policy NO.4:04:06



11 – Other Physical Infrastructure

Purpose

The purpose of this Planning Scheme Policy is to provide guidance to applications for approval of master plans and development applications within the Mount Peter MPA pertaining to:

• Energy - Electricity, Gas and Alternative Energy Sources;

• Communications - Telecommunications and Information Technology; and

• Solid Waste Management.



1. Energy Strategy

• Including the provision of Electricity and Alternative Energy Sources to the development demonstrating how it will meet current Local, State and Federal requirements.

2. Communications - Telecommunications and Information Technology Report

• Planning and design to include for the provision of conduits to allow for the provision of fibre to the premises.

3. Solid Waste Management:

• Development assessment criteria for commercial and multi-unit dwellings to include provision for space and access for waste bins, including recycling from the kerb.



References

• Relevant sections of the CairnsPlan 2009

• Mount Peter Structure Plan - Amendments to the CairnsPlan 2010

• Mount Peter Structure Plan - Implementation Plan

Mount Peter Master Planning Group - Technical Reports:

• Economic Development and Employment Technical Report

• Environmental Constraints and Opportunities Technical Report

• Transport, Mobility and Access Technical Report

• Community Facilities, Human Services and Community Development Technical Report

• Cultural Heritage Technical Report

• Housing Technical Report

• Sport and Recreation Technical Report

• Stormwater Technical Report

• Water Supply, Sewerage and Recycled Water Technical Report

• Other Physical Infrastructure Technical Report

• Placemaking Technical Report

• Tropical Urbanism: A Design Approach Technical Report

Mount Peter Structure Plan Maps:

Map 01 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Natural Environment

Map 02 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Existing Land Use

Map 03 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Flood Hazard Mapping

Map 04 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Elements of Historic and Cultural Significance

Map 05 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Development Area

Map 06 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Placemaking

Map 07 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Centres Location

Map 08 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Precincts

Map 09 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Development Entitlements

Map 10 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Transport and Mobility Infrastructure (Road Hierarchy)

Map 11 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Transport and Mobility Infrastructure (Walk and Cycle)

Map 12 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Transport and Mobility Infrastructure (Public Transport)

Map 13 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Sport & Recreation and Open Space Infrastructure

Map 14 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Master Plan Units

Map 15 Mount Peter Structure Plan Area Community Facilities Infrastructure

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