ECM_22343518_v1_Town Planning Assessment Report (1) · 132000.200173.1

                          height of 3.57m - 0.07m more than the preferred mean height under QDC MP1.2). This does not
                          result in any adverse impacts in terms of sunlight to the northern adjoining property. The the
                          south is a public beach access;
                     ●    Visual amenity to the streetscape is improved as a result of the proposal. Building finishes and
                          materials will be updated to complement the proposed alterations and additions, resulting in a
                          high quality outcome to the streetscape and adjoining neighbours;
                     ●    The extent of the built-to-boundary wall within the front setback is solid with no openings, and
                          therefore aids in reducing acoustic, overlooking and privacy impacts to the northern adjoining
                          neighbour;
                     ●    As per the Arboricultural Impact Assessment, 9 trees will be removed and 15 trees will be
                          preserved within the road reserve, allowing for appropriate buffering and softening;
                     ●    Within the site, a 1.5m setback is proposed to the new store/garage, with this area proposed to
                          be landscaped. The remainder of the front of the site comprises the driveway, the existing drying
                          court and existing landscaping;
                     ●    The existing road reserve is on average larger than normal, ranging from 5.8m-10m
                          approximately, which further assists in offsetting the proposed reduced front setback;
                     ●    A number of front setback encroachments are evident in the street; ranging from
                          built-to-boundary to compliant or exceeding compliance;
                     ●    The proposed renovation considers the coastal building line requirements and protection of such
                          environmental values. The existing terrace on the Lower Level, which sits outside of the coastal
                          building line, will be maintained. Whilst covered, the Main Level alfresco area projects no more
                          than 3 metres past the coastal building line and is cantilevered.

                 In light of the above, the proposal is considered compliant with PO9 of the Low Density Residential zone
                 code.

                 AO9.3 and AO9.4 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

                 AO9.3 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

                     Buildings and structures meet the following minimum setbacks to boundaries other than road
                     frontages and rear boundaries:
                     1.        1.5 metre setback up to 4.5 metres height;
                     2.        2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5 metres height; and
                     3.        2.5 metres if above 7.5 metres height.

                 AO9.4 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

                     Notwithstanding the provisions of AO9.2 and AO9.3, a lesser building setback to:
                     1. side and rear boundaries may apply for the following provided they comply with the
                        Queensland Development Code:
                        a.      open carport;
                        b.      swimming pool, garage/shed; and
                        c.      rainwater tank, retaining walls, screens and fences not exceeding 2 metres in height;
                        and
                     2. front boundaries may apply for the following provided they comply with the Queensland
                        Development Code:
                        a.      swimming pool less than 1m above ground level; or
                        b.      decks or balconies less than 1m above ground level.




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Document Set ID: 22343518
Version: 1, Version Date: 16/03/2023