Information Request Response

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Issue – Sustainable Building Design Code

Information regarding compliance with the Sustainable Building Design Code has not been
provided.

Information Required
1. Provide an assessment against the Sustainable Building Design Code demonstrating
compliance.

Response
Please refer to attached assessment of the Building Design Code prepared by Building
Suncoast Green.

Issue – Articulation, materials and finishes
The design is not considered to comply with Performance Outcome PO11 of the Medium
Impact Industry Zone Code, in relation to articulation, materials and finishes, particularly in
regards to the northern and western elevations.

Information Required
2. Provide updated plans with additional articulation to the northern and western
elevations, complying with PO11 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone Code
End of applicant’s response.

Response
Please refer to attached plans by Building Suncoast Green which have been revised to
include further articulation and visual interest to the street facing façade (north) and western
façade.

Issue – Mechanical plant, equipment and storage
Information regarding proposed mechanical plant, equipment and storage has not been
provided.

Information Required
3. Provide updated proposal plans indicating proposed locations of mechanical plant,
equipment and storage, in accordance with AO13.2 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone
Code.

Response
Please refer to attached plans by Building Suncoast Green which have been revised to
include a mechanical plant storage area on the roof of the building which can be accessed
via pull down ladder located at the side of the building.

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Issue – Western Elevation
The western elevation contains four large roller doors. It is not clear what the purpose of the
roller doors is, noting that they are only accessible over proposed landscaped areas.

Information Required
4. Provide clarification on the proposed roller doors on the western elevation.

Response
The purpose of the roller doors is to permit natural light and ventilation for the building. This
is a typical design solution for larger buildings which eliminates operable windows and glass
and provides a practical solution to generating passive air flow into a space. Please refer to
the attached and revised plans prepared by Building Suncoast Green which include the
omitted text to this effect.

Issue – End of Trip Facilities
The proposal is required to provide seven bicycle spaces, in accordance with the Driveways
and Parking Code. It is unclear whether the ‘Bicycle Store’ indicated on the Floor Plan is
sufficient in size to comply with the requirement.

Information Required
5. Provide clarification on proposed bicycle spaces, in compliance with the Driveways and
Parking Code.

Response
Please refer to the attached and revised proposal plans prepared by Building Suncoast
Green which nominates a total of six (6) bicycle parking spaces split into 2 bays at either
side at the rear of the tenancy.

Issue – Loading Bay
It is not clear that a semi-trailer can reverse into the proposed loading bay.

Information Required
6. Demonstrate that, given the existing road configuration, the reverse entry manoeuvre,
as detailed in AS 2890.2-2002, is achievable.

Response
Please refer to the attached plan prepared by Empire Engineers which demonstrates an AV
can manoeuvre into the proposed loading bay.

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Issue – Waste Collection
It is not clear how waste collection will be managed.

Information Required
7. Noting that side lift waste collection trucks do not service on private property, provide a
detailed Waste Management Plan, which must include detail, but not be limited to the
following:
7.1. Number and type of bins to be collected;
7.2. Location of where bins are to be collected;
7.3. Demonstrate how stormwater will not enter the wash bin area;
7.4. Provide details of the bin wash area’s connection to sewer infrastructure;
7.5. Type of vehicle required for the collection;
7.6. Provide travel paths for the required waste collection vehicle, demonstrating how
it will manoeuvre on site without having to use more than a 3 point turn to turn around.

Response
7.1. Number and type of bins to be collected;
The proposed bin enclosure has been designed to accommodate 2 x 1.1m3 bins which can
be collected via a front collection WCV. If 2 x 1.1m3 cubic bins are not considered suitable
by the future tenant of the premises than the equivalent quantity of 240L bins will be
requested and utilized.
7.2. Location of where bins are to be collected;
In the proposed screened bin enclosure located in the front north-east corner of the site
adjacent to the driveway.
7.3. Demonstrate how stormwater will not enter the wash bin area;
Please refer to the attached and revised Building Design and Civil Design plans which
highlight a bunded wash down pit, the bunded sides ensure stormwater cannot access the
pit which is only intended for bin wash down.
7.4. Provide details of the bin wash area’s connection to sewer infrastructure;
As above and per attached and revised Civil Design plans prepared by Empire Engineers.
7.5. Type of vehicle required for the collection;
Front loaded WCV if 1.1m3 cubic bins utilized, alternatively side collection (kerb collection)
WCV if 240L wheelie bins utilized.
7.6. Provide travel paths for the required waste collection vehicle, demonstrating how
it will manoeuvre on site without having to use more than a 3 point turn to turn around.
As per advice note provided, it is understood waste collection vehicles do not service on
private property, however the attached vehicle movement analysis within the Civil Design
plans demonstrates access and egress can occur if need be.

We trust the above and attached documents can assist Council in finalising this application
and hope for a prompt decision.