Awning dispute resolved

A long running dispute over the aesthetics of a Pearl Beach awning has been solved with a compromise.
The awning is to be erected over the public footpath adjacent to the general store.
The first time the awning proposal went to Council was in early July 1998, but Council decided to defer an approval until the site could be inspected.
The applicant then withdrew the building application and entered discussion with local residents who were against the original proposal.
The applicant was unwilling to accept the residents’ proposal.
The applicant then produced a compromise design consisting of a cantilevered structure, removing posts that were to be embedded in the footpath and replacing the majority of clear sheet cladding with sail cloth.
The Pearl Beach Progress Association then submitted proposals for further changes.
However, Council has said that the Association has had enough time to consider the compromise proposal and has approved that proposal.