Response to RFI - 25-27 Toolar St · MCU21/0083

Item 13 Information required

    13. Provision of at least 500mm of landscaping adjacent to either the eastern side of proposed
         unit 2 or the western side of proposed unit 3.

Response to Item 13

In balancing the requirements of the site to achieve compliance with Livable Housing standards and
meeting Council’s requirements for traffic movement and setbacks, the ability to provide a 500mm
landscape strip along the driveway is not physically possible. A dense landscape is provided along
the frontage to the site with additional landscape proposed at the end of the driveway with a feature
tree located in the landscaped area forward of Proposed Units 6 & 7. The landscape plan has also
been amended to include vertical gardens along the driveway to help soften the visual effect of the
driveway and in lieu of Council’s request for a 500mm landscape strip. (Refer Attachment 5)



Item 14 Information required

    14. The extent of earthworks to be reduced and resultant impact on streetscape and private open
         spaces areas mitigated.

Response to Item 14

Earthworks calculations have been determined to maintain step free entrances to the buildings while
also minimise cut and fill requirements. The earthworks plan provided in the engineering drawings at
Attachment 1 show a maximum cut of approximately 1.6 m in the south western corner of the site,
with the slope being benched to step the units down the slope. The finished pad level for Proposed
Unit 4 is approximately 1.2m above street level in the north-eastern corner of the site. The batter
between the units and the street will be densely vegetated as per the landscape plan provided at
Attachment 5 with fencing set back inside the boundary.



The applicant has provided their response to all of the information requested and requests that
Council proceed with assessment of the application.

Should you have any further queries please to not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Kind Regards,




Nadine Kirley MPIA
Principal Consultant
Concept Planning and Development Consultants

Concept Planning and Development Consultants ABN 99 789 542 467                                    14


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Item 13 Information required

13. Provision of at least 500mm of landscaping adjacent to either the eastern side of proposed
unit 2 or the western side of proposed unit 3.

Response to Item 13

In balancing the requirements of the site to achieve compliance with Livable Housing standards and
meeting Council’s requirements for traffic movement and setbacks, the ability to provide a 500mm
landscape strip along the driveway is not physically possible. A dense landscape is provided along
the frontage to the site with additional landscape proposed at the end of the driveway with a feature
tree located in the landscaped area forward of Proposed Units 6 & 7. The landscape plan has also
been amended to include vertical gardens along the driveway to help soften the visual effect of the

driveway and in lieu of Council’s request for a 500mm landscape strip. (Refer Attachment 5)

Item 14 Information required

14. The extent of earthworks to be reduced and resultant impact on streetscape and private open
spaces areas mitigated.

Response to Item 14

Earthworks calculations have been determined to maintain step free entrances to the buildings while
also minimise cut and fill requirements. The earthworks plan provided in the engineering drawings at
Attachment 1 show a maximum cut of approximately 1.6 m in the south western corner of the site,
with the slope being benched to step the units down the slope. The finished pad level for Proposed
Unit 4 is approximately 1.2m above street level in the north-eastern corner of the site. The batter
between the units and the street will be densely vegetated as per the landscape plan provided at
Attachment 5 with fencing set back inside the boundary.

The applicant has provided their response to all of the information requested and requests that
Council proceed with assessment of the application.

Should you have any further queries please to not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Kind Regards,

Nadine Kirley MPIA
Principal Consultant
Concept Planning and Development Consultants

 

Concept Planning and Development Consultants ABN 99 789 542 467 14