26.8.26 - Attachment 2 - Updated Architects Statement · MCU24/0074.01

While there has been a small decrease in the Non-Residential GFA, there has been a commensurate
increase in the Residential GFA; as a result of which, the bulk and scale of the proposal remains
unchanged.

Further detail is provided below on the key changes.


    1.   Number of Short-Term Accommodation Units

    The previous proposal contained 16 short-term accommodation units, comprising of 11 units of which 5
    were “dual key. and we now propose 10. This change is largely a response to a shortfall in parking as
    well as a commercial disinterest in the twin key units previously included in the proposal. By reducing
    the total number of units, we can now adequately meet our parking requirements.

    2. Reconfiguration of back of house, ground floor parking, bin storage areas, amenities etc.

    Due to the conditions relating to waste management and trees between parking bays, as well as
    consultant input, the area previously allocated to communal pool facilities has been re-planned. This
    area now accommodates residential parking bays, fire services, electrical services and the residential
    bin store. The impact on the built form of the proposal is considered minimal, as the frontage to albert
    street retains a large street facing landscape area. Disabled access and emergency egress has also
    been improved to the Albert st frontage, with the platform lift no longer required due to sufficient
    ramping provided. End of trip facilities, PWD and toilet facilities have also been reconfigured to be
    more efficient. To provide easier access and servicing, the commercial bin store has also been moved
    to a new location and provision has been made to install modern on-site glass-crushing equipment
    that has to ability to reduce the volume of recycled glass by up to 80%. A new WMP is being
    developed by the consultants.

    3. Fire stair consolidation and refinements

    Due to further consultant input the fire stair strategy has been refined and the total number of stairs
    has been reduced. Stair 01 was required to be extended to the rooftop level due to certifier and
    consultants requirements, resulting in an amended built form in this area on the rooftop, but no
    increase to the overall height of the proposal. Lift over runs above the lift shafts were also updated to
    reflect the lift specifications. More detail on this is provided below in response to condition 3.


    4. Basement Amendments & Car Parking

    The basement has been redesigned to better consolidate the commercial and residential parking in
    designated areas, providing private parking areas for users of short-term accommodation to avoid
    these spaces being used by commercial users. Due to poor water pressure and flow-rates available
    from Unity Water’s public infrastructure, the basement has been limited to a maximum of 40 “fuel
    sources”, subject to final QFD approval. There is a total of 38 car spaces. Other amendments include
    the provision for private garaging for some of the accommodation units, consolidated lifts and fire
    stairs and cold storage/ equipment rooms for T1 and T2. A total of 12 car spaces, and 6 motorcycle
    spaces are provided on site, on the ground floor. Two of these spaces are time allocated within the
    MRV loading zone.


    5. Built form amendments to the SE and SW elevations

    In response to condition 3, relating to CD3.04B:


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