Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24/0125 (As Published)

               in height is orientated to the east, being a portion of the ridge, which is hidden from view by the
               front (western) part of the roof. Proposed Units 1-5 achieve a low rise presentation and a compliant
               building height, which does not exceed two storeys. These units have been designed to provide
               an interesting streetscape appearance that includes an irregular siting pattern, which groups Units
               1 and 2 and Units 3-5. The driveway positioned between the units further breaks up the built form.
               There is also a variation in the style of these units that includes two of the unit types along the site’s
               primary frontage. Each of the six unit types has variations in materials, finishes, shape and overall
               design. The units compliment the landform changes and landscape along the frontage of the site.
               The low rise design coupled with the wide verge and existing street trees, the development does
               not visually dominate the street or surrounding area.
               The site’s secondary frontage to Starboard Avenue is accessed via a 60m long access handle with
               easement. The slight exceedance in the height of Unit 8 is buffered by the built form of Units 12-
               15 to the rear, along with the with existing dwellings, which adjoin the access handle.
               The combination of the existing and proposed street trees, and the proposed landscaped setbacks
               maintain a vegetated skyline.
               Setbacks
               Acceptable Outcome AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code states:
               AO12.1 Buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary setbacks:
                          g.      for frontages — 6 metres
                          h.      for side boundaries—
                                  i.     1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres height;
                                  ii.    2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5 metres height; and
                                  iii.   2.5 metres where above 7.5 metres height
                          i.      for the rear boundary - 6 metres
               The applicant is proposing a 5.8m setback to the basement of Unit 1 and setbacks between 5.4m
               and 5.9m to the eaves of Units 1-5 and as such does not comply with AO12.1 of the Medium
               Density Residential Zone Code. The proposal is therefore required to comply with corresponding
               Performance Outcome PO12 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code, which states:
               PO12       Buildings and structures are 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.
               Front Setback
               The reduced setbacks along the frontage are predominantly due to proposed width of the building’s
               eaves. Despite the slight reduction in setbacks, the development provides a high level of amenity
               to the users of Units 1-5 by providing a densely planted landscaped setback area that contains a


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