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1. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

   Our objections are ;-

   *marked increase in traffic flow up and down Waterview Drive.

   *noise increases from cars and wedding ceremony crowds.

   *dust issues from dirt road access.

   *parking and vehicle activity increases

   *setting of a precedent - other business applications may then occur changing the nature of this residential zone.

   *no guarantee that this application wont be extended to include wedding receptions.

   *decreases in property values will certainly occur if this application is successful.

2. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

   Our objections are ;-

   -after scouring the whole Fraser coast area for 3 years we finally came across our home in Dundowran Beach and decided to purchase it as it was close enough to town if we needed any business, but far enough out that we were not adversely affected by these said business.

   - In Dundowran Beach we do not have access to the sewer system, so they would have to install a fairly large septic system which will adversely affect us as neighbors due to the smell and hygiene issues as a result of a large number of people using that system.

   -at times it can be difficult to get out onto he Pialba - Burrum Heads Road with the current traffic flow, we fear this will dramatically increase with the large number in traffic flow as a result of a new business in the area. which also increase the chances accidents.

   -coming out of our street onto Waterview drive is already a dangerous blind spot, having a large number of cars travelling in either direction will make this even more difficult,

   -the amount of wear and tear on a non commercial road from such a large number of vehicles travelling along it will dramatically effect this lovely area of the Fraser Coast

   -Our area is a quite peaceful place to live and we will not be happy with an increase of noise in the area as a direct result of the amount of people that can be expected to attend weddings etc.

   - our area is full of people who like to ride their bikes and regularly walk, we ourselves like to often take our small children riding, this can prove difficult when there is an increased amount of traffic along Waterview drive.

   -the amount of dust that will generate from the gravel/dirt driveway located at 58B Waterview Drive, could lead to health issues due to the amount of cars that would indeed be travelling along this road on a regular basis.

   -if this plan goes ahead, there is nothing stopping other businesses from following suit and developing their company out here, and in return we can no longer class our area as totally residential. this will dramatically drop the value of our homes.

3. Our objections to the development of 58B Waterview Drive are as follows:-

   1. Ambiguous application - undefined use.

   2..The area is residential not commercial.

   3. Arkarra Gardens are in the same area, ideal for wedding photos.

   4. The road to above property is unsealed thus causing a dusty environment.

   5. Increased traffic flow in the road putting young children at risk.

   6. With traffic flow comes increase in noise and road damage.

   7. If this development is allowed, there are many vacant blocks, this will change our
   whole environment deeming our blocks commercial.

   Brian and Chris Price

4. Our objections for the development of a wedding and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach are as follows:-

   1. When we bought our block we were under the impression it would be a quiet residential area.
   2. There would be a marked increase in traffic flow, there is no other way to access this property except up Waterview Drive.
   3. There would be an increase in traffic noise.
   4. If the application was to be approved it would set a precedent for other businesses and therefore no longer be deemed a residential area.
   5. There would be a decrease in property values in this area.

5. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach. Our concerns are as follows:

   • The area is a quiet residential street. If the application is successful, the amount of
   traffic will increase and thus fundamentally change the nature of the street.

   • As stated in other comments, the road is unsealed and will increase the amount of
   dust and other particles in the air. As the mother of a sever asthmatic, this is of a
   great concern.

   • There is no guarantee that the holding of receptions will not follow in subsequent
   years and this will have a negative impact on house prices in Waterview Drive.

   • There are plenty of areas around Dundowran that allow for beautiful weddings photos
   already.

   • Noise from venue will affect the neighbourhood.

6. We would like to strongly object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

   Our concerns are as follows:

   The area has been zoned as residential and we bought our home in this area for the peace and tranquility that it currently affords.

   The approval of this application would greatly increase traffic flow and noise along the street and in the area, and as the street is currently a dead end street, the double volume of traffic in and out will exacerbate the situation even further.

   The "undefined use" of the venue is very concerning.

   The approval of this application would create a precedent for other applications to follow and thus change the whole nature of the area.

   The potential for a negative impact on the prices of houses in the area, and in particular in Waterview Drive, is a concern.

   Tim and Ingrid Goetze

7. We strongly object to the proposed application to change the use of land at 58B waterview drive in DUNDOWRAN Beach.

   The issues of major concern are:
   - an exponential increase in traffic which would greatly impact the safety of my family and the surrounding residents. The current street is a dead end and traffic flow into the street would compromise all especially the children whom play and visit each other.

   - car parking will be an issue, we don't want to have cars parked all over our median strips and left making the street unappealing and difficult to exit.

   - increase in noise, we chose this area as it is the jewel in the crown and when we bought here we did so as it was deemed residential not undefined or commercial.
   - the dust and dirt that would be stirred up by this project will exacerbate my family's RESPIRATORY concerns (severe asthma)

   - our property value will be adversely affected

   - this approval would set a precedent for others to change use and this is alarming as we have a vacant block adjacent to our current family home.

   - over 100 cars would be here most weekends and then if they stay for a reception than we would have major concerns over the volume of people being raucous and inebriated.

   - this approval would display to the residents that our lifestyle and concerns are not valued.

8. Our objections to the development of 58B Waterview Drive are as follows:-

   1. Ambiguous application - undefined use.

   2..The area is residential not commercial.

   3. Arkarra Gardens are in the same area, ideal for wedding photos.

   4. The road to above property is unsealed thus causing a dusty environment.

   5. Increased traffic flow in the road putting young children at risk.

   6. With traffic flow comes increase in noise and road damage.

   7. If this development is allowed, there are many vacant blocks, this will change our
   whole environment deeming our blocks commercial.

   Brian and Chris Price

9. We are objecting to the change of use proposed for 58 Waterview Drive Dundowran Beach.
   Our objecting is based on the following resulting from information on form 5 and the application:
   1 Stated that the applicant has discussed proposal with adjoining property owners is incorrect as we border the property and have had no approach from applicant
   2 Change of use is ambiguous in the term UNDEFINED yet it is aligned to a "home based business".
   3 Application refers to maximum 100 guest plus wedding party which would grossly exceed home based business criteria even given the location and so stated "limited use". Home based business do not run on a Sunday.
   4 Reference is given to a 2 hour time period for ceremony/photographic activity yet is extended to a 3 hour period in the same application.
   5 The driveway and only access to the location is near the end of a dead end street where the driveway is difficult to observe for a motorist trying to find entry to a building not obvious from the road. This forces vehicles to do a U turn without any turning facilities.
   6 Road based gravel is not immune from giving off dust, and, proposed vegetation would not negate dust given the possibility of high numbers of vehicles associated with up to 100 guests. This is applicable to both driveway and parking areas. NB Parking area is stated to be on grass which is sparse has many bare dirt patches between grass clumps. Drought conditions would create problems.
   7 Increased traffic flow in a dead end street and mainly on leisure days ie. Saturday and Sunday.
   8 Additional traffic due to delivery of ablutions facilities, temporary shade and seating for guests has not been addressed in the application.
   9 The focus of the application is based on limited affect on the residential amenity. The reality is it is unpredictable as to the success and potential growth of the proposal which can not guarantee the local amenity will not be affected now or in the future.
   10 No established footpaths are in place for children/adults to walk which therefore has the potential to create a hazardous situation for those who have to use the road with motorist unfamiliar with the area and in search of an badly defined driveway.
   11 Application does not address issues of location identification through signage.

10. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

    Our objections are ;-

    *marked increase in traffic flow up and down Waterview Drive.

    *noise increases from cars and wedding ceremony crowds.

    *dust issues from dirt road access.

    *parking and vehicle activity increases

    *setting of a precedent - other business applications may then occur changing the nature of this residential zone.

    *no guarantee that this application wont be extended to include wedding receptions.

    *decreases in property values will certainly occur if this application is successful.

11. We would like to strongly object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

    Our concerns are -

    We purchased our home in Waterview Drive a year ago believing that we bought in a quiet residential street. A street which is safe for our family to ride bikes and take our dogs for walks. If this goes ahead the increase in traffic will mean the safety risks of our family will be jeopardised.

    We are also severe asthmatics as are many other residents in the neighbourhood whom have chosen this location for a healthier cleaner environment for our families. The negative impact on our health if this goes ahead will be certain.

12. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.
    Our concerns are as follows:

    We purchased our lovely home in this area because of the surrounding beauty and tranquility.
    The area really is a special place with all sorts of birdlife. this would be ruined with the extra traffic flow up and down the no through road.

    The statement " Undefined Use" concerns us. There is nothing to stop them from extending their venture to include wedding receptions.

    This would result in increased noise and partying till late in the evening.
    We are on septic in Dundowran and more people mean more toilets. Will they have the facilities available?

    The increased flow of traffic would add to dust and pollution but most importantly to the safety of our children playing in the area.

    Many families enjoy a walk or a bike ride to the beach with their Kids, we do not need more cars in the area especially if they are not sure where they are going. As the property is not well marked, I am sure the council wont want a huge neon sign or Board out on the road .

    If this venture is allowed to go ahead it opens the floodgates for anyone to open up a business on their residential property.
    I have worked hard all my life as I am sure everyone else in the area has to own my piece of paradise. Our property values will be adversely affected it just isn't fair.

13. We would like to object to the application for a wedding ceremony and photographic service at 58B Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach.

    Our concerns are as follows:

    1. Waterview Drive is not a through road so traffic which travels up Waterview Drive will need to return the same way,

    2. Waterview Drive is a very narrow, hilly and winding road, and parked and merging traffic is not always immediately visible due to the terrain and is a very real contributing possibility to accidents,

    3. Development of this category, will change our quiet residential lifestyle,

    4. A proposed change from 'residential' to 'undefined use' is very wide open and does not clearly state or define the extent,

    5. Health and plumbing concerns. This area is septic only.

    6. Unlimited noise and disturbance of peace,

    7. Additional traffic and noise and pollution,

    8. Supply liquor and catering concern,

    9. Any future constructions, cabling or units to the location in the proposed application.

14. I wish to object to the development application before council. Material change of Use – Undefined Use (Wedding Ceremony and Photographic Location Service). 58B Waterview Dve, Dundowran Beach QLD 4655. Application No:- MCU-151010
    My property at 8 Winston Court Dundowran Beach adjoins the development and the development will have a very undesirable impact on my lifestyle and property. Having read the development application I would like to draw your attention to the following facts.
    1. The application states that all surrounding property owners have been consulted (Paragraph 2- Planning Report -Pg5). "The applicant has discussed the proposal with all adjoining property owners and has not had negative responses or feedback."
    
    This statement is false. Council has been misled to believe that residents are not concerned about this development. I definitely was not consulted and my discussion with my neighbours revealed that they have not been consulted either. There has been absolutely no discussion or correspondence between myself and the proposed developers, other than the obligatory letter via Urban Planet Town Planning Consultants.

    2. I also note that in IDAS form 1 table K – no. 8 the developer has indicated that there is no existing easements on the premises. Yet ( page 2 paragraph 2 –Planning Report) The site has an existing road frontage via an access easement to Waterview Drive, the access being constructed to gravel standard. This is also a concern, from my investigations with council, the easement provides access for the vacant block in front of the proposal and is also an additional access point for the adjoining property fronting Sempfs Rd. It is unclear who is ultimately responsible for the upkeep of this easement.
    
    3.The application does not clearly outline the nature of the parking allotment that will be adjacent to the back of my house and is in breach of PO16 (pg 31) Development ensures that on-site vehicle access, manoeuvring and parking facilities do not have adverse impacts on people, properties or activities, with regard to light, noise, emissions or stormwater run-off. Whilst the plan shows a significant number of parking spaces,(I have counted 26 on the plan) it is unclear if this is to be a grassed, gravelled or bitumen area. I am also concerned that 26 parking spaces would not be sufficient for 100 wedding guests, given that the majority of people would be likely to travel in pairs, the required parking should be estimated at 50 spaces. At present there is no parking in this area. Should this area be grassed or gravelled, it could well become a dust bowl over time, particularly during dry weather, with dust blowing into my yard, dirtying my house, dirtying washing hanging on my clothesline and dirtying my swimming pool. I note (Pg 30 - PO12) “Parking will be provided with a dust free surface.” Clearly grass or gravel are not dust free, and so one can only assume this would therefore be bitumen or concrete. This then also raises the issue of potential drainage issues, which I do not believe have been addressed by the applicant.

    4. This development could bring and allows for 200 or more people to this residential area on both Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8am and 6pm. These people will have to travel to and from the venue in private vehicles, thus bring noise and increased traffic flow to this quiet residential area. This would Impact on myself and other residents along Sempfs Rd and Waterview Drive. It is quite likely that some guests will scramble for parking at larger weddings, and park in Winston Court and walk through to the venue along my side fence or park in Azure Court below. There is no fence preventing this. Furthermore, I have regularly seen children and adults walking dogs and riding bikes, scooters and skateboards on these roads. The top of Waterview Drive is a crest which goes down into a bend, residents accessing driveways, and pedestrians, are at increased risk of vehicular accidents with the increased traffic that would inevitably come as a result of this venture.
    It goes on to state that:- "Time limitations will be strictly enforced on the length of use of the site for wedding services and larger groups of patrons."
    
    I am wondering who is going to enforce these strict time restraints and how that would be done?

    5. My privacy, peace and serenity will be impacted by the noise of vehicles coming and going, doors opening and closing and guests mingling in the car parking area, which is in very close proximity to my house. I am greatly concerned that these vehicles will be parked just a few metres from my back fence, veranda and swimming pool, in the proposed parking area. My yard is clearly visible from both the proposed parking area and the rose gardens. We are often out in the garden, swimming and sunbathing in the pool, eating on the veranda, meeting and socializing with family and friends, hanging washing on the clothes line, cleaning cars and motorbikes in the back yard area.
    My bedroom is at the back corner of my house, the window of my bedroom and bathroom is in clear view from this proposed parking area. My partner is a nurse and often works late shifts or night shifts and regularly requires sleep during the day. Again, the noise from cars coming and going, doors closing and mingling guests would disturb his sleep.
    Whilst trees have been proposed as a screen, it would not prevent the noise and would also block my view of the bay from my veranda. The leaves from the trees will blow into my swimming pool. I think that this is at best a poor solution to what the developers can clearly see is going impact on neighbouring properties. Whilst after a number of years the trees may grow to provide some screening, they will have little impact on reducing the noise that clearly is expected. I find this solution completely unsatisfactory.

    6. I do not believe it complies with PO10 – AO10.2 (Pg 19) Access to reticulated water and sewerage is available. Sewerage is not available in Dundowran Beach. No toilet facilities are available and port-a-loos are proposed as the solution. (3.6 Infrastructure & Services - Pg 10) “The applicant will provide portable ablution facilities that will be maintained at their costs.” There is no mention of where these will be positioned and how often trucks will be coming and going to empty these facilities. I am also concerned about the smell that may result.
    
    7. I believe that the change of zoning would set a precedent for future commercial development. I note that the owner appears to be doing some earthworks on the lower part of the block, and wonder what future plans are about to unfold. I believe it is possible that any future plans to add a venue to hold wedding receptions would be easier to pass through council, once the change from Low Density Residential to the proposed zoning was in place.
    
    8. I am concerned also about reverse amenity. I have two dogs which are likely to bark with the noise and disturbance created by the large number of cars and people coming and going close to my boundary. My shed also backs on close to the proposed site of the ceremonies, at times motor bikes are serviced in the shed; and blower vacs, chainsaws, pressure cleaners and lawnmowers used in the yard, all of which may impact on the wedding ceremonies. I can clearly see the rose garden proposed for weddings from my front driveway, I can hear what is going on and they too can see and hear anything happening in my yard. I feel I should not have to tip toe around my own backyard or go indoors during a ceremony and I am genuinely concerned that our normal weekend activities could unintentionally ruin somebodies wedding day.

    9. Nor does it comply with hours of operation PO4 - AO4 (pg42) “ Not at all on Sunday’s or public holidays.” The application clearly states that:- “Most demand will be expected to be on weekends.”

    10. I also believe it is clearly in breach of PO2 – AO2-1 (b) – Pg 38 “No more than 2 customers or clients are present at any one time and no more than 8 customers or clients are present in any one day.” (Pg 50). The application clearly states that ceremony services will likely attract larger numbers. It in fact allows for up to 100 guests rotating through ceremonies, for periods of 2-3hrs per day between the hours of 8am and 6pm. In future years this could amount to several hundred guests in any given day. Even in its infancy, I think it would be fair to expect that weddings of 50 guests could easily be held every morning and afternoon on most weekends. This equates to 200 people coming and going from the site every weekend, and over the course of a year (200x50weeks) over 10 000 people. The suggestion that “It is likely that on average over a calendar year, numbers will be compliant” is a poor attempt to make this proposal seem suitable and non-imposing to neighbouring properties. If we were to apply the rule of averages, my calculations still place them clearly in breach of PO2 and well in excess of 8 customers in a day.

    11. Clearly, this application is not simply for a small, home business and therefore not suitable for a low density residential area.
    I do not believe that PO4 (Pg 17) “The development maintains a high level of residential amenity and avoids or mitigates potential adverse impacts, having regards to such matters as hours of operation, generation of odours, noise, waste products, traffic, electrical interference, lighting visual and privacy “ has or will be met in this location, or that the proposed conditions set out to manage these impacts will be effective.

    11. Finally, whilst this has been proposed as change of land use proposal, it is clearly a much larger scale commercial venture. The owners stand to make several thousand dollars each week as a result. I, on the other hand, stand to have my property devalued by this intrusion. I have lived in my home for 12 years and was attracted to this property because of its privacy, ocean views and quiet location. I deliberately bought into a Low Density Residential Area for these benefits – all of which will be destroyed by this development.

    I urge council to refuse approval of this undesirable development, protect the interest of its constituents and ensure that the neighbourhood of Dundowran Beach remains the quiet, safe and highly sort after residential address that it currently is. Clearly this development does not have the local residential amenity that is required for a home business proposal.

    Should, however, this proposal be approved then I seek council support to impose the following management conditions:-
    • The proposed car park be expanded to accommodate at least 50 spaces to prevent guests parking in adjoining streets (Should 100 guests be permitted).
    • The surface of the car park be truly non-dust emitting and quiet – that being concrete or bitumen.
    • The surface of the access easement be truly non-dust emitting and quiet - that being either bitumen or concrete.
    • Suitable storm-water drainage plans be submitted and examined for approval once the access easement and car parking surface has been confirmed.
    • Acoustic fencing be erected along my back fence line and those of other adjoining properties to mitigate noise both from the proposed development site and from adjoining properties to the wedding ceremony site. This is also required to ensure visual privacy to adjoining properties and prevent wedding guests accessing the site from Winston Court.
    • No wedding ceremonies to be held on Sundays or public holidays.
    • Hours of operation to be strictly 9am – 5pm.
    • The number of ceremonies limited to no more than 40 in a given year.
    • Maximum guests at wedding ceremonies to be limited to 30 guests or less (car parking spaces adjusted accordingly).

15. I wish to object strongly to the development application before council. Material change of Use – Undefined Use (Wedding Ceremony and Photographic Location Service). 58B Waterview Dve, Dundowran Beach QLD 4655. Application No:- MCU-151010

    I bought my property in Waterview Drive, Dundowran Beach 11 month ago as this area is zoned 'residential' with the understanding that it would remain a quiet, residential, family area. I have moved up here for a quiet retirement place with oceanview, which would be all but destroyed.

    My concerns are as follows:

    1. A marked increase in traffic flow, especially on weekends ,up and down Waterview Drive .

    2. Noise increase from wedding ceremony crowds and partying till late in the evening.

    3. Parking and vehicle activity will markedly increase.

    4. No assurance that this application will not in the future be extended to include wedding receptions, which could involve over 100 cars and their occupants.

    5. Unruly behaviour from such big crowds which also will include drunkenness behaviour. This is not very family oriented and does not belong into a quiet residential area.

    6. Dust issues for the immediate properties - as the immediate access road to 58B is gravel/dirt.

    7.The setting of a precedent, should this application be approved as the area would no longer be totally residential. The argument for the establishment of other businesses in the immediate vicinity would be strengthened.

    8. Decreases in property values - a certain consequence if this application is successful.

    9. This application is clearly not for a small, home business and therefore not suitable for a low density residential area.

    10. Development of this category, will change our quiet residential lifestyle,

    11. Health and plumbing concerns. This area is septic only.

    12. The change from 'low density resedential' to "UNDEFINED USE" of the venue is very concerning.

16. We recently purchased the land at 54 Waterview Drive and are currently building our new home. The easement (dirt road to 58b Waterview Drive) borders our property. We were approached by one of the applicants who indicated that the application was going to be for wedding photos in there gardens. My assumption from this conversation was that the traffic from this was going to be no more than a dozen cars at the most. From reading the above comments from other neighbours we are concerned that the application is actually for photos or wedding ceremonies with up to 100 people attending. The traffic along the one way dirt road up to the venue to cater for the suggested 100 people would greatly effect us with dust and even more so the neighbours who border the road on the eastern side. Our neighbours homes are built within metres of this unsealed road and we feel the dust and noise from this traffic could possibly effect their lifestyles. We are also concerned about the impact that rezoning may have on the neighbourhood. From all reports that we have heard from others, we understand that these gardens are beautiful and we can appreciate that they are wanting to share them with everyone. Perhaps if the application was just for photographs only with limits on the number of vehicles accessing via the unsealed road and there was no rezoning of the land we would feel the impact would be less. We feel the current application as it stands is unacceptable for our neighbourhood and we think it should not be approved.

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