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

Response to Item 5

A total of 12 covered car spaces have been provided on the site. Each 2 bedroom unit (Units 1-4) has
been provided with a single, covered vehicle space with the additional space that was previously
dedicated to a second vehicle space now converted to landscaping to mitigate against any future
application seeking cover over a second car space and thereby taking the site cover over the
allowable 40%.

The remaining Units 5-8 at the rear, will have two covered car spaces.



Item 6 Information required

    6. Amended plans which provide for compliant front and rear setbacks.

Response to Item 6

The revised architectural plans provided at Attachment 4 illustrate the site setbacks.

PO12 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires buildings and structures to be designed
and sited to:

    (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises including
        provision of visual and acoustic privacy.
    (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
        areas of adjoining premises;
    (c) Provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
    (d) Preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
    (e) Allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at
        ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
    (f) Be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and
    (g) Protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such
        as national parks, waterways and wetlands.



The proposal is consistent with the performance outcome as follows:

    (a) The proposed setback to front and rear boundaries allow for the amenity of site uses to be
         protected by creating separate, visually screened courtyards within which users can recreate
         with relative privacy. The articulation provided by the blades and roof extension on the street
         boundary positively contributes to the visual amenity of the building when viewed from the
         street, providing visual interest, areas of light and shade consistency with neighbouring
         building setbacks.     The extension of the terrace roof on the rear of proposed Units 5-8
         contribute to the articulation of the building and provide shade and shelter for users. It also
         provides a level of privacy for users of the terrace from adjoining premises which may
         overlook their private open space area due to their elevated position relative to the finished
         level of the proposed terrace. The proposed setbacks do not result in any significant adverse
         impacts on amenity for users of the premises or that of adjoining premises.

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Response to Item 5

A total of 12 covered car spaces have been provided on the site. Each 2 bedroom unit (Units 1-4) has
been provided with a single, covered vehicle space with the additional space that was previously
dedicated to a second vehicle space now converted to landscaping to mitigate against any future
application seeking cover over a second car space and thereby taking the site cover over the
allowable 40%.

The remaining Units 5-8 at the rear, will have two covered car spaces.

Item 6 Information required

6. Amended plans which provide for compliant front and rear setbacks.

Response to Item 6

The revised architectural plans provided at Attachment 4 illustrate the site setbacks.

PO12 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires buildings and structures to be designed
and sited to:
(a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises including
provision of visual and acoustic privacy.

(b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
areas of adjoining premises;

(c) Provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
(d) Preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;

(e) Allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at
ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;

(f) Be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and

(g) Protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such
as national parks, waterways and wetlands.

The proposal is consistent with the performance outcome as follows:

(a) The proposed setback to front and rear boundaries allow for the amenity of site uses to be
protected by creating separate, visually screened courtyards within which users can recreate
with relative privacy. The articulation provided by the blades and roof extension on the street
boundary positively contributes to the visual amenity of the building when viewed from the
street, providing visual interest, areas of light and shade consistency with neighbouring
building setbacks. The extension of the terrace roof on the rear of proposed Units 5-8
contribute to the articulation of the building and provide shade and shelter for users. It also
provides a level of privacy for users of the terrace from adjoining premises which may
overlook their private open space area due to their elevated position relative to the finished
level of the proposed terrace. The proposed setbacks do not result in any significant adverse
impacts on amenity for users of the premises or that of adjoining premises.

 

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