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1. As a resident I have some reservations and objections to certain aspects of the DA:

   1- Filling the site to 2.2m: any filling shouldn't be allowed. The recent floods in Chinderah would have been made even worse should the proposed site have been filled. The buidlings should be constructed on pillars (like the BP Beenleigh South/Yatala) with flood water free to move under the buildings. Residents are not allowed to fill their site, so why should this be allowed for the proposed development?

   2- The addition of units on Terrace street is not in-keeping with the style of the area. The residents of Chinderah are in a low density zone, and the traditional country roots of the area are important to the local community. This is the attraction of living here despite the flood risk.

   3- The addition of a supermarket is the proposal that I object to the most for many reasons:

   a) On a site of this quality, locally owned and operated speciality shops, bakery, cafes, newsagent or anything tourist orientated would not only be appropriate, but well supported and received by the community . A supermarket cheapens the whole project with additional noise, traffic, and rubbish associated with the operation and utilisation of a such a commercial venture. Given that currently, there are supermarkets within a five minute drive of Chinderah, the potential impact of a supermarket in this location outweighs the benefits.

   b) The "scenic quality" that we currently enjoy as residents, with glimpses of the river between nice mature trees, would disappear for those of us who live behind the proposed supermarket: River Street and Terrace Street in particular.

   c) the site being active "day and night" would destroy the peaceful quality of life that we now have, and we would experience a drastic increase in noise: eg. delivery trucks for the supermarket - the loading bays are directly in sight of our home, increased traffic with two entrances from River Street (and over 200 car parking spots) and increased general activity in a previously quiet residential street. Also we have to consider light pollution from this 24/7 activity, and the impact that this has not just on residents, but on birdlife as well.

   d) the proposed building height is excessive for the area : 11.5m (plus the fill height in some areas), it is signicantly higher than the existing buildings, and greatly out of proportion with the residential homes surrounding it.

   4) the addition of angled parking on Chinderah bay drive, in my opinion, is not desirable and could be dangerous as this road is becoming increasingly busy. Cars reversing into traffic could be dangerous for all involved, including pedestrians crossing the road.

   5) The Chinderah Pub is an iconic building and should be retained (not demolished). It could be used as a tourism information center, community building/Hall etc not just for a temporary duration , but as a permanent building to benefit the community.

   The project does have some merit, however it shouldn't be destroying the quality of life of the surrounding residents. It would need to be scaled down and present an increased focus on tourism by having quality in its commercial ambitions.

   Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns, and I hope that we can all work together to create a proposal that benefits everyone in the community.

   8 Terrace Street

   Chinderah NSW 2487

2. Hi,
   My family and I live in rutile st a few streets back from the river. With respect of all close residents/locals views of this proposed project us personally (being a few streets back) would love to see this go ahead.
   Thanks

3. Hi I live at 138 Chinderah Bay Drive and really don't want the Pub moving closer to my Property as where the Pub is now we still get a lot of noise from the bands they have on weekends and according to development the Pub is moving closer to my Property and that is unacceptable owing to the noise factor

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