Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management - Land - NSW ...
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4.0 Future Use and Development This section identifies the desired future use and planning guidelines for each of the Management Precincts (MPs) defined in Figure 4. It is set out to provide a guide for the desired future character of each MP while recognising constraints and urban design guidelines While the purpose of these guidelines is to provide direction on future development it is also intended to provide flexibility where development proposals and investigation of a site and its surroundings reveal that a use allowed on the other side of a planning boundary would enable a more logical and appropriate development. Operational issues related to management of the public domain and recreational areas are considered separately. Council as the Trust manager maintains these areas as part of a business structure for the Coffs Coast State Park. The operational issues and management strategies relevant to the pubic domain are presented in Appendix 2 4.1 Management Precinct 1: Coffs Harbour Port This management precinct is divided arbitrarily into two areas: • the current Marina / Tourist Hub; and • the Public Domain Hub / Recreational Link. Figure 5 provides a schematic layout of the proposed site structure for the Coffs Harbour Port Management Precinct on the northern side of the harbour and the transition into adjoining areas. 4.1.1 Current Marina/Tourist Hub 4.1.1.a Desired Future Character The site is to develop foremost as a contemporary marina with expanded capacity in terms of numbers and size of berthing along with ancillary services and facilities. The port may include capacity to berth mini-cruise ships. Boat maintenance facilities including contemporary lifts and hardstand layout should be an integral component of redevelopment. Environmental management systems would be integrated into the design and operation of all the port facilities. The balance of the area, including the Fishing Co-op building, government offices, Yacht Club and car parking areas should be reconfigured. Building forms would emerge with distinctive character that celebrate the local landscapes and coastal and maritime themes to provide tourist facilities and services that would be attractive and appealing to all visitors and users. Facilities would include tourist and visitor accommodation, restaurants, cafés and retail and commercial space to support maritime and tourist activities. Community groups and sporting activities centred on Jetty Beach, and dependent on the existing yacht club for storage and club amenities, would be accommodated in new facilities. Marine themes will be apparent throughout the area which will function in a relaxed and inclusive character that reflects its current and historic maritime functions. Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management Page 19 of 39
4.1.1.b Land Use / Activity The following land uses and associated structures may be incorporated into future use of the area: • Port facilities and services and uses that support a working waterfront eg expanded marina, including reconfiguration of breakwaters if feasible, expanded hard stand and boat maintenance facilities and dry stack boat storage. • Berths to accommodate the commercial fishing fleet and ancillary facilities e.g. unloading facilities and transport node, public viewing area/s, fuel supply etc. • Expanded retail and commercial space. • Restaurant/s • Tourist and visitor accommodation • Public entertainment • Community facilities to support existing sport and recreation clubs • Office space for existing government agencies and small business 4.1.1.c Planning Guidelines In proposing detail development options within the Marina/Tourist hub land parcel, certain physical, social and economic factors will inform and constrain development. These include: • Iconic views to and from Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve must be protected. • Sand infill in the Marina and the Harbour to be managed by dredging. • Provide for public access and maximise the opportunities for enjoying views, recreational and commercial/tourism activities. • Car parking must be accommodated on site while allowing the MP to function as a pedestrian priority area. • Any development to be sensitive to the ecology of the neighbouring Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve and Solitary Islands Marine Park. This would include ensuring that light pollution does not unnecessarily impact on the shearwater rookery. • The legal entitlements of existing tenures must be taken into account. Commercial tenures within the site include: Fisherman’s Cooperative, Marina, Slipway, Yacht Club Department of Primary Industries and NSW Police including sub-lessees where they exist. • Environmental management systems, including compliance with relevant industry standards, to be integrated into design and operations of all Port facilities. • Development proposals must demonstrate how the risks associated with climate change will be managed. 4.1.1.d Urban Design Guidelines Additional guidelines to inform development within the Marina/Tourist hub are provided below. Height • Building height must be set with regard to impacts on views to and from the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. • A maximum building height of three storeys shall prevail within the MP. All development proposals should include an assessment of impact on visual quality to ensure the desired future character is attained. Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management Page 20 of 39
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4.1.1.b<br />
<strong>Land</strong> Use / Activity<br />
The following land uses and associated structures may be incorporated into future use <strong>of</strong> the area:<br />
• Port facilities and services and uses that support a working waterfront eg expanded marina,<br />
including reconfiguration <strong>of</strong> breakwaters if feasible, expanded hard stand and boat<br />
maintenance facilities and dry stack boat storage.<br />
• Berths to accommodate the commercial fishing fleet and ancillary facilities e.g. unloading<br />
facilities and transport node, public viewing area/s, fuel supply etc.<br />
• Expanded retail and commercial space.<br />
• Restaurant/s<br />
• Tourist and visitor accommodation<br />
• Public entertainment<br />
• Community facilities to support existing sport and recreation clubs<br />
• Office space for existing government agencies and small business<br />
4.1.1.c<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning Guidelines<br />
In proposing detail development options within the Marina/Tourist hub land parcel, certain physical,<br />
social and economic factors will inform and constrain development. These include:<br />
• Iconic views to and from Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve must be protected.<br />
• Sand infill in the Marina and the <strong>Harbour</strong> to be managed by dredging.<br />
• Provide for public access and maximise the opportunities for enjoying views, recreational and<br />
commercial/tourism activities.<br />
• Car parking must be accommodated on site while allowing the MP to function as a pedestrian<br />
priority area.<br />
• Any development to be sensitive to the ecology <strong>of</strong> the neighbouring Muttonbird Island Nature<br />
Reserve and Solitary Islands Marine Park. This would include ensuring that light pollution does<br />
not unnecessarily impact on the shearwater rookery.<br />
• The legal entitlements <strong>of</strong> existing tenures must be taken into account. Commercial tenures<br />
within the site include: Fisherman’s Cooperative, Marina, Slipway, Yacht Club Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Primary Industries and <strong>NSW</strong> Police including sub-lessees where they exist.<br />
• Environmental management systems, including compliance with relevant industry standards, to<br />
be integrated into design and operations <strong>of</strong> all Port facilities.<br />
• Development proposals must demonstrate how the risks associated with climate change will be<br />
managed.<br />
4.1.1.d<br />
Urban Design Guidelines<br />
Additional guidelines to inform development within the Marina/Tourist hub are provided below.<br />
Height<br />
• Building height must be set with regard to impacts on views to and from the Muttonbird Island<br />
Nature Reserve.<br />
• A maximum building height <strong>of</strong> three storeys shall prevail within the MP. All development<br />
proposals should include an assessment <strong>of</strong> impact on visual quality to ensure the desired<br />
future character is attained.<br />
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