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1. I love it. This area has so much to offer. Let’s not just have this development, but many more like it.

2. Given that there is an existing DA approval in place for the location, I completely welcome the updated design. It offers better views for those living around it, more car spaces I believe and offers something much better visually than the currently approved building.
   We live right near it and while the on street parking demand will increase once completed, I doubt much will change traffic volume wise given its already a busy weekend tourist route.
   Approve it and get it built.

3. A wonderful addition to the ever changing peninsula waterfront. Will do wonders for the area.

4. Anyone who actually lives in this area and is not linked to the council or construction industry will be opposed to this disgraceful project.
   The council should be ashamed of themselves for allowing the development across the road let alone even consider this.
   It's fine for the developers to come in and destroy such a beautiful part of Brisbane.They don't live here.They make their money and move on.Unfortunately once these things are built they are there forever.It's the people who live here that have to put up with it.
   This project should not be allowed simply because it will effect the amenity of the people living near by.
   You only have to walk past the development across the road to feel to the change in temperature as the sea breeze is now blocked and all those behind are suffering.
   What I don't understand is why the council spent so much of our money on that pathetic Bee Gees alleyway at Redcliffe, then allowed Filmers Palace Hotel,the venue the Bee Gees actually played at to be knocked down in much the same way the Bellevue Hotel was knocked down during the Joh era.
   Sure the Palace needed a bit of work but I would rather money be spent on it and turned into a Bee Gees museum than what they are proposing to do now.
   Obviously there was too much money to be gained by knocking the Palace down and developing the land.But who benefits from this.Not the locals.
   Unfortunately in doing so you have lost an opportunity to attract more visitors to support local businesses and ruined the amenity of the people living near by.You continue to destroy the area with these disgusting high-rises in the same way they destroyed Caloundra which was a pretty place when I was young.
   Please stop ruining this area which if you were smart you could market as Brisbane's Northern Beaches.
   Take a leaf out of Noosa and Byron Bay's book.
   Keep development low.Keep the area beautiful.
   The people who live here don't want these developments.Isn't that who you were elected to look after rather than developers who don't live in the area and in some cases don't even live in this country.

5. Living on the street, I welcome a premium medium-rise development to the area. I have a few concerns and wishes below:

   - The roundabout of Whitecliffe/Kate/Lilla Streets is very busy and can be a black spot seeing traffic coming clearly. Road traffic will increase and in conjunction with my next point below I have concerns that it needs to be re-designed to ensure the safety of road and foothpath users.

   - The footpaths all the way along Kate street, down whitecliffe to the waterfront stop halfway through blocks and don't join up to the opposite side of the street. With a development like this foot traffic will increase with residences utilizing our waterfront, we need to ensure the safety of all and at present it is a nightmare trying to walk a pram down the street.

   - The Palace hotel has so much history on the Peninsula and everyone I speak with has fond memories of music and the view to enjoy. I would like to see a rooftop bar and restaurant open to the public incorporated into the design similar to what the Traders in Purple (same developer) have done with the Sebel, and in addition a few ground level cafes & restaurant tenancies. Woody Point is a small village and we we need these additional facilities because realistically if we don't get them alongside developments such as this then there really is no where else for them to be built here in Woody Point in the future.

   - Being that this development is across from the Gayundah Aboretum, I also would like MBRC to commit to both Amenity Blocks, a Playground and Public BBQ'd in this area as no doubt more residents in the area will mean more people at the Aboretum Park enjoying our area

6. Quality over quantity. The adjacent National Marine Park is already suffering from a total lack of commitment from the Local Councillors and Mayor. On any given day several people can be seen fishing, collecting (both shells on shore and Shell fish from the reef), jet skiing, spearfishing and of course dogs off leash's on the beach and reefs. The signage in the area (or lack there of) needs to be upgraded and public awareness/education of this area needs to be addressed before we allow any development of the area to proceed. The peninsula is a beautiful place for everybody to live, work, visit and play, it is not here for developers and councilors to make a quick buck at the expense of our quality of life.
   Thank you

7. Dear Mayor
   Please be advised that I strongly object to this application for the 45 metre development plan by Traders in Purple. I am the very closest neighbour to their development which is being built right next to me.

   I am disturbed to read that they have the audacity to even lodge an application and disregard the policy of maximum height of 21 metres for your guidelines. Why even bother having guidelines if these can be ignored.

   I do not want to be smack bang next to a building which is taller than Mon Komo. I have collected a number of signatures from residents in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. I am also disturbed at the attitudes of elected councillors regarding development at the cost of the ratepayers who prefer not to live in a high rise neighbourhood. I will be paying close attention to how the voting goes for this development - if certain councillors vote for this - they will never get my support or trust again.

   I also believe that the meagre allocation for visitors car parks - I think it is only about 12- to the complex is ridiculous and plain greedy by the developers. We already are inundated with cars parking in our street on weekends with the overflow from the picnic area and the Belvedere.

   Lastly , there is a common room/ multipurpose room to be built right on my fence line for their residents. I will remind you that the Liquor Licensing Board were often called out when Lang Walker opened up a small nightclub in the same spot. The sound levels recorded were well over the legal limit resulting in the nightclub being closed down. I will have no hesitation doing this again as I am insulted by the audacity once again by the developers in showing no consideration towards their immediate neighbours’ desire for peaceful co- existence. The sound projections estimated show the noise levels right to our patios which is rude and unacceptable for the developers.

   I trust you will show integrity and take care of the residents rather than developers.

8. I agree with this objection too the high rise development being proposed. I will be lodging my objection submission to Council this week. I cannot fathom how any councillor in good faith can vote for this proposal!

9. Dear Mayor
   Please be advised that I strongly object to this application for the 45 metre development plan by Traders in Purple. I am the very closest neighbour to their development which is being built right next to me.

   I am disturbed to read that they have the audacity to even lodge an application and disregard the policy of maximum height of 21 metres for your guidelines. Why even bother having guidelines if these can be ignored.

   I do not want to be smack bang next to a building which is taller than Mon Komo. I have collected a number of signatures from residents in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. I am also disturbed at the attitudes of elected councillors regarding development at the cost of the ratepayers who prefer not to live in a high rise neighbourhood. I will be paying close attention to how the voting goes for this development - if certain councillors vote for this - they will never get my support or trust again.

   I also believe that the meagre allocation for visitors car parks - I think it is only about 12- to the complex is ridiculous and plain greedy by the developers. We already are inundated with cars parking in our street on weekends with the overflow from the picnic area and the Belvedere.

   Lastly , there is a common room/ multipurpose room to be built right on my fence line for their residents. I will remind you that the Liquor Licensing Board were often called out when Lang Walker opened up a small nightclub in the same spot. The sound levels recorded were well over the legal limit resulting in the nightclub being closed down. I will have no hesitation doing this again as I am insulted by the audacity once again by the developers in showing no consideration towards their immediate neighbours’ desire for peaceful co- existence. The sound projections estimated show the noise levels right to our patios which is rude and unacceptable for the developers.

   I trust you will show integrity and take care of the residents rather than developers.

10. Whist development is important for any local community, one of this size is excessive. Its way too tall and as a local Woody Point resident, I feel deeply for neighboring residents. Another high rise of this size will shadow the houses around it in addition to the high rise already present.

    A high rise of a shorter size would be more appropriate. Concerns over increased traffic, congestion and noise is a real concern for surrounding residents. And to be honest, plonking a building of that size on this location just makes me sad. Development needs to be balanced between economic reasons and the well being of the community.

    Furthermore, this development is smack bang on the edge of an important ecological marine area which has already suffered enough from pollution and over-fishing. The Marine National Park area and the beautiful marine creatures that inhabit it will only be affected by further run-off and increased human impact. Our incredible natural environment, including this area, is what makes Redcliffe so special.

    Please, please consider a smaller high rise for this area that is in keeping with the community.

    Thank you,

    Amy Thomas
    Local Resident

11. It's great for those who profit out of this development, but an absolutely abhorrent idea for those who actually live here.
    Good luck trying to get the council to use their heads. Money and greed is hard to beat.
    Redcliffe is already congested enough. The infrastructure doesn't support the development.
    So yea, it's a definite NO from our family and friends.

12. I support the proposed development, but felicity in the design needs to include a cafe, fish n chips and a Coles supermarket with street level access and under ground parking added to the design, to benefit the community I think its a win for the community, a project such as could benefit all. with amenity's included,not just an apartment block with residents.

    Just build it and get on with the job.

13. This is such a beautiful part of the Brisbane area, I believe this building doesn't reflect the local area and to me is uninspiring.
    Perhaps the council should look towards outstanding community areas like Noosa where people and nature have both been embraced, and have in place policies to steer the growth of areas to be lovely and innovative.
    Flat concrete roofs! could you image if such wasted spaces (that absorb than reflect heat in a subtropical zone that's only going to get hotter!!) could instead be nature areas?
    A 'North Shores" area of beauty which is both people and nature friendly - improving our environment for future generations is what we as a community should be striving for

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