2022-07-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                12 JULY 2022


17.65 AHD. The roof of the 2 upper levels balconies would therefore be 3.1 metres above the top
of a new 1.8-metre-high fence and setback 1.5 metres. The following image details the relationship
between the rear boundary fence and the upper-level decks.




                 Figure 8: Section plan detailing rear boundary fence and upper-level decks

Whilst a 3.1-metre-high open roofed structure would not present unreasonable bulk to the adjoining
properties the potential amenity impacts associated with the use of this structure require
consideration. In this regard, a site inspection has confirmed that the area on the adjoining
properties adjacent to the proposed decks currently enjoys a high degree of privacy. The applicant
has agreed to a condition being included requiring the upper-level balconies of proposed Units 9
& 10 to have fixed privacy screens on the outside edge to address overlooking. This is considered
a suitable mechanism to address the potential for overlooking.
Landscaping
The small dwelling bonus provisions within the planning scheme reduce the extent of landscaping
required from 40% to 35%, with 60% being soft landscaping. The original proposal was deficient
in landscaped area by 180m2, the amended proposal provides for 33.6% of the site as landscaped
area which is a deficiency of 29m2. The amended proposal exceeds the soft landscaping
requirement by approximately 76m2. The minor variation to the landscaped area will not have a
detrimental impact on the streetscape and surrounding properties noting that meaningful soft
landscaping which exceeds the scheme requirement is provided throughout the site.
Visitor car park
The proposal is lacking a visitor car space. Council’s development engineer has confirmed that
another visitor space could be provided adjacent to either one of the 2 proposed spaces which are
both located centrally within the site and positioned at right angles to the side boundary. An
additional visitor car space would require a minor encroachment into proposed landscaping, this
minor encroachment would not detrimentally compromise the landscaping outcome proposed by
the outcome. It is recommended that a condition be included requiring the provision of an additional
visitor car parking space.
1.    CONSULTATION
1.1   Referral Agencies
Not applicable
1.2   Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
•     Development Engineer
1.3   Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following external experts for review and/or comment
•     Hydraulic Engineer



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