Response to Council IR · 51983.3225.12

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      b) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses . – The proposed setbacks provide
         appropriate separation consistent with surrounding development on the site.

      c) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the proposed building; Existing vegetation to be
         retained where possible.

      d) allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings; - Setback enables landscaping to be
      provided between buildings noting that the existing development form is a considerable
      underdevelopment of the site.

      d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street; -
         Setback between building is consistent with the new pattern of development that is occurring on
         the site as presented by Unit 15.

      e) protect public safety and property within erosion prone areas by ensuring such areas are
         maintained largely free of development; - Not applicable.

      g) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of coastal areas and watercourses – Not
      applicable.

Discussions with Council staff indicated that concerns were raised as to the proximity of the new
building to the south and south-western boundary. As noted on the proposal plans, the deck from the
adjoining unit 16 currently intrudes into the subject site at level 1. The applicant has revised the
proposal plans with the upper level floor area setback increased from 0.57m to 1.14m from this
boundary. The new ground floor store remains at 0.57m from the side boundary however the western
corner of the building has been revised and staggered to provide a greater setback of the upper levels
from the area of encroachment as demonstrated below.




Item 3: Provide supporting evidence (eg. photographic, shadow diagrams etc.) that the amended
plans will comply with this outcome.

Applicant’s Response to Item 3: Please refer to the amended plans that detail shadow diagrams for
the proposal.