2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    12 APRIL 2022


Applicant’s Request
The applicant has submitted plans that result in extensions to the existing building as described in
the proposal section of this report, which contribute to additional site cover and gross floor area
and the building encroaching into the front setback.
Assessment of Request
Setback
Acceptable outcome AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential zone code seeks buildings and
structures are setback a minimum of 6 metres from the front boundary. Currently the corner of Unit
2 and its upper decks are currently setback 4 metres from the truncation of the lot where the 2
streets intersect. The proposed deck extension on the upper level results in further extension into
the front setback than currently approved.
The proposed deck will be between 2.5 metres and 4.5 metres setback from the front boundary as
shown in Figure 7 below.




                                  Figure 7 – proposed front setback

Therefore, the proposal must be assessed against corresponding Performance outcome PO12
which seeks the following:
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;

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