2022-07-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        12 JULY 2022


c.     allows the opportunity to provide soft landscaping between buildings;
d.     does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
       vicinity of the site.
The additional site cover is supported on the following basis:
•      The dwelling will not be incompatible surrounding development noting that the dwelling will
       appears as 2 storeys when viewed from the street;
•      The building will not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or area
       areas within vicinity of the site;
•      The site will contain a significant amount of landscaping;
•      General compliance with the coastal building line and the landscaping requirements of the
       Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code and the Low Density Housing Code
       will result in more than 20% of the site being landscaped with at least 5 metres landscaped
       adjacent to the seaward boundary; and
•      Each level does not exceed 40%.
4.     CONSULTATION
4.1    Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2    Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
• Development Engineering
4.3    Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following external experts for review and/or comment
•    Geotechnical Engineer
•    Hydraulic Engineer
5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
This application relates to the development of a dwelling with the subject lot being subject to a
coastal building line and mapped as landslide hazard. Accordingly, the application material
included a geotechnical investigation and a coastal hazard assessment. This material has been
reviewed by a consulting geotechnical engineer and a hydraulic engineer with conditions being
developed to incorporate the recommendations of the review.
The built form seeks to vary several provisions within the planning scheme with regards to site
cover, setbacks, storeys and the inclusion of a rooftop terrace. The variations are considered
reasonable and will not have a detrimental effect on the amenity of the surrounding properties or
the streetscape. The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                      Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Community Development                   Financial Services
      Executive Support             Community Facilities                    ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                              Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                    Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                            Design and Delivery



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