The residents are not against a proposal to develop a hotel and pub on foreshore of Burrill Lake but think council needs to understand its scale.

Several councillors have met with local residents for a site visit on the foreshores of the development site.

Ward Three Councillors Mark Kitchener, Kaye Gartner and Patrica White attended the meetings and were shown the actual heights of the deck and roof structures in relation to the ground level and surrounding vegetation.

The councillors were shown that this will be the largest building in Burrill Lake, similar in size to the Mollymook Beach Golf Club (40m x 47m x 12.85M) located on the smallest street (Princess St south) in the suburb.

The meetings also allowed residents to explain their support for a redevelopment of the site.

"We are all for a new building providing accommodation and restaurant facilities," said spokesperson Lorraine Dixon.

"However, the current design has flaws. We ask that council request the developer to revise the design for building height and foreshore set back."

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An artist's impression of the proposal has been promoted in the community but some residents say it bears little resemblance to the actual dimensions of the building.

Mrs Dixon said bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult for people living in Burrill Lake to present their concerns to council staff and councillors beyond phone calls or emails.

Residents have asked for clarification of important details which are vaguely mentioned in the DA, such as parking and noise mitigation.

"We have listened to speeches on the floor of council supporting Burrill Lake residents in the boat shed issue, and we ask for the same consideration for this massive project," Mrs Dixon said.

"We completely understand the economic benefits of this sort of investment in our region.

"We also have to live with this development 24/7, so we want the best building to take advantage of our beautiful environment."