Minor Change Report 132001.210140.2 (As Published)

                         WD-2-03       B     Section AA, prepared by Casa Concepts                     25 Mar 2001

                         WD-2-04       B     Section BB, prepared by Casa Concepts                     25 Mar 2001

                         WD-2-05       B     Section CC, prepared by Casa Concepts                     25 Mar 2001

               Applicant’s Request
               The applicant has requested existing condition 11 be amended to include the updated plans that
               include the following alterations to the existing dwelling house:
                    • Enclosure of external deck on ground floor adjacent to the studio
                    • Rear rooftop terrace
                    • New suspended flat ceiling over dining, kitchen and living area on first floor
                    • Front balcony extension
               Assessment of Request
               The existing dwelling house is made up of 3 storeys, which gains access via a single driveway
               crossover to Marcus Dunes Court and is a total land area of 793m2. The existing dwelling house
               includes a total gross floor area of 360m2 and the alterations do not result in an increase to the
               approved gross floor area or encroach further within the approved setbacks.
               The enclosure of the external deck within the ground floor does not present an appearance of bulk
               to the street due to being setback from the front boundary. It is noted that the unapproved structure
               over the pool, which was identified in Council’s Town Planning Appraisal dated 14 November 2024,
               has been included on the proposal plans. This roofed deck is setback more than 2m from eastern
               side setback and maintains a 5m setback to the rear boundary.
               The inclusion of the front balcony extension presents an open presentation to the frontage, which
               remains consistent with the existing established character within Marcus Dunes Court. The front
               balcony extension does not extend within the front boundary setback and provides for greater
               passive surveillance to the street. A suspended flat ceiling over the dining, kitchen and living area,
               which is included at the rear of the dwelling.
               The rear balcony is technically a rooftop terrace; however, it is important to note that it is directly
               accessible from the adjacent habitable rooms. It is not a standalone structure on a rooftop and
               therefore, it presents more as a balcony that is integrated into the built form.
               The proposed rooftop terrace is oriented toward the rear and will not be visible from David Low
               Way and Marcus Dunes Court. It maintains an open form and will therefore not create and
               overbearing structure. Access to natural sunlight and breezes will be maintained for adjoining
               dwellings, due to it being more central within the extent of the existing built form. In addition, the
               terrace is setback 5.8m from the southern boundary and 7.8m from the northern boundary and
               there is extensive (1.5m wide) landscaped planter with a 1m high balustrade, which will manage
               any opportunities for overlooking. On this basis the residential amenity and privacy of the adjoining
               properties will be maintained.
               Council provided pre-lodgement advice, and as recommended, the area of the rooftop terrace has
               been reduced from 44m² to approximately 26m², which is below the height of the existing roofline.
               The proposal plans were amended in accordance with Council’s pre-lodgement advice, and the
               rooftop terrace is low scale, with a design which is integrated into the built form and is not included
               within the side boundary setbacks, where overlooking impacts could be created.
               Recommendation
               It is recommended existing condition 11 be amended to read as follows:
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