Cronulla RSL Memorial Club has lodged a development application to upgrade its popular, sun-drenched patio overlooking Cronulla Park.
Under the plans, a retractable awning would replace table umbrellas, and the number of seats on the lower level increased from 60 to 200.
The application to Sutherland Shire Council stated the originally approved 60 chairs was “a gross miscalculation”.
Under the National Business Code, a maximum of 221 people could be seated in the the area, the document said.
“The retractable awning will control the seating environment and will be fitted with wind sensors and when fully in place a total of 140 LED lights will light up the covered area (20 LED lights per bay),” a statement of environmental effects said.
“The proposed lighting will be of a low wattage and create a low ambience not being detrimental to the surrounding open spaces.”
The document said there were no privacy, view loss or overshadowing issues to adjoining properties.
Existing air and noise sources to the immediate area would not be affected or altered in any way.
The proposal concluded, “There will be no adverse impacts on the environment from this proposal as all structures are over the existing open form patio, with the proposal offering a controlled environment sheltering the open patio from the elements.
“The development will have a significant positive impact to existing facility providing further usable covered space for the patrons of the club.
“Noise levels will be controlled by the staff and management as outlined in the accompanying Venue Management Plan.
“There will be no additional parking requirements with this proposal.”
