Response to NC information request

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Figure 4 – View of adjoining units to the south and west.

The applicant has revised the western side and rear setback by effectively truncating the entire south
western of the corner of the building. This truncation for the entire building provides effective view lines
for the rear properties with a 5.7 metre side setback. The reduced western side boundary setback
addresses the code as follows:

        a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic
        amenity of adjoining and nearby properties; - The proposed side boundary setback is consistent
        with the setbacks that have been granted along Gympie Terrace and significantly consistent
        with the adjoining development to the west known as Wai Coco.

        The truncated corner of the building provides views to the river noting the existing design and
        layout of the premises in Elizabeth Street.

        b) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses; The reduced side boundary setback is
        consistent with the adjoining development to the east and similar to recent approvals in the area
        including MCU15/0014 at 295 Gympie Terrace where a reduced front and side boundary
        setbacks were approved. The design of the building also focuses views and recreational spaces
        to the northern frontage away from the residential properties at the rear providing areas for
        substantial landscaping.

        c)allow space for required vehicle parking; - All carparking provided on site and not affected
        by the reduced upper level roof line.

        d) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the proposed building; - Existing mature
        trees at rear of the site to be retained where possible.

        e) allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings; - Side boundary setbacks of around
        3 metres average are provided which will enable good quality landscaping to be provided
        between buildings.

        Due to the provision of carparking in a basement the development also provides substantial
        areas that are able to be planted rather than used for driveways and parking.

        f) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the
        street; - It is noted that there are many examples of existing development along Gympie Terrace
        that exhibits reduced setbacks. The proposed development will provide greater articulation and
        landscaping as well as a more lightweight building to the Gympie Terrace frontage especially
        when compared to the existing adjoining developments such as the Regatta complex.

        g) avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and using
        appropriate techniques to provide visual relief; - The reduced side boundary setbacks do not
        impact on the overall design of the building which is well articulated and incorporates desirable
        features including decks, large eaves and variation to the façade.