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                       e)     protect public safety and property within erosion prone areas by ensuring such areas are
                       maintained largely free of development; - not applicable
                       (      protect the natural character and visual amenity of coastal areas and watercourses.- the
                       natural watercourse within the adjoining parkland will not be affected by the reduced setback.
             The applicant also notes that Council approved a duplex development over 15 Grant Street under DA
              2007/799 with similar setbacks.
              item 3:       Site Cover
              Applicant’s Response to Item 3: The applicant has provided a plan indicating site cover calculations. The
              applicants building designer indicates that the proposal complies with site cover requirements.
              tem 4:        Plot ratio
              Applicant’s Response to Item 4:       The applicant has provided a plan indicating gross floor area
              calculations. The applicants building designer indicates that the proposal complies with gross floor area
              requirements.
              item 5:       Entrances
              Applicant’s Response to Item 5: The applicant notes that Council has approved a duplex development
              over 15 Grant Street under DA 2007/799 with the same entrances. The entrances to the units are located
              along the side of the building and are considered to comply with the probable solutions as detailed below:
                       S7.1 The building entrance is clearly identifiable and visible from the street, footpath and driveway,
                       AND - The entrance to the building is set down from the street however is visible from the
                       driveway. A pathway is provided to the entrance which will further identify the entrance area.
                       S7.2 The intemal path network has clear sightlines to the dwelling entry and street access points;
                       AND - A clear and defined pathway is provided from the driveway down to the entrance.
                        S7.3 Visitors have direct access fo the entrance without passing through private outdoor living
                       areas.  - A clear and defined pathway is provided from the driveway which complies with this
                        requirement.
              ftem 6:       Landscaped setback
              Applicant’s Response to Item 6: The applicant notes that Council has approved a duplex development
              over 15 Grant Street under DA 2007/799 which has a similar landscaped setback to the road.
              The building designer has provided plans that indicate a 1.5 metre landscaped setback to the Grant Street
              frontage whereas the Code indicates that a 2.0 metre setback is to be provided to open visitor carparking.
              The building designer indicates that this setback is required due to the constraints of the site in terms of
              slope and limited width of the footpath area. Further the carparking areas have been designed to maximise
              carparking for the site as there is limited carparking within the road reserve.
              The designer indicates that the proposal complies with the Specific Outcomes as detailed below:
                   Streetscape and amenity
                   Sufficient landscaped areas are provided to—
                   a)   enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the area, streetscape and local
                   area; - the setback provides the opportunity for landscaping of the front area;
                   b) _ retain natural landscape features, such as rock outcrops and existing large trees; - ‘arge trees are
                   not easily retained due their location in the centre of the site;
                   c)   _refain existing native vegetation and enhance buffer areas around property boundaries, -
                   d) _ suit the relative size and nature of the development and its setting; - substantial landscaping has
                   been provided around the side and rear of the site;