The North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club kiosk may not be flashiest eatery in town, but there is none better for sun-lovers.
That was set to change under initial plans for redevelopment of the surf club.
The kiosk in the new building would have had a frontage that was entirely south facing.
Fortunately, the application has been modified to incorporate both the kiosk and cafe in the one area that wraps around the south-eastern corner of the building, allowing a joint eastern and southern frontage.
The change followed community feedback, including a submission by one patron who wrote that he had been "going to the kiosk since I was a boy, and I'm now 73".
"While it is nice to be able to do an upgrade of this building, consider the current patrons that frequent the kiosk on a regular basis," he wrote.
"If you are relocating this service to the southern end of the building they will be in a cold area with little sun, particularly in winter.
"I'm certain the existing kiosk, when revamped, will not be as economical as the current one.
"You need to take these patrons into consideration."
The kiosk change was revealed in an assessment report by Sutherland Shire Council planning staff, which recommended the redevelopment be approved subject to conditions.
Sydney South Planning Panel will make the decision.
The report said the original plans had undergone substantial modification to address concerns raised by the council and public submissions.
Twelve submissions were received after the initial plans were exhibited, and there were two in response to the revised plans.
"The matters raised in these submissions have been ...dealt with by conditions of consent, where appropriate," the report said.
"The alterations and additions are considered to have an acceptable impact on the significance of Dunningham Park and the surf club as determined by council's Heritage Officer, [and the application] is supported by council's Design Review Forum and achieves the development standards and objectives contained within the local environmental plan (LEP).
"The application will not result in any significant impact on the environment or the amenity of nearby residents."
The report said there was no evidence to substantiate claims the proposal would result in an unacceptable increase in anti-social behaviour.
A separate development application would need to be submitted for a proposed food and drink commercial operation on the first floor, the report said.
"Potential increases in crime arising from the use of this space will be assessed as part of a future application," the report said.
"The NSW Police are supportive of the [present] proposal subject to conditions to minimise anti-social behaviour."
