2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       12 APRIL 2022


The information request issued to the applicant requested amended plans be provided illustrating
compliance with the scheme provisions. The applicant submits that the proposed setbacks comply
with Performance Outcome PO12 and provides a well-articulated building with visually screened
private courtyards, dense landscaping has no impact on views and is consistent with the character
of street.
It is agreed that the building is well articulated however, the setback as proposed is not supported.
PO12 details the following requirements:
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.
The southern side of Toolar Street is included in the Medium Density Residential zone and is
currently characterised by the following minimum setbacks.

 Address                          Minimum setback                   Development

 21 Werin Street                  6.7 metres                        Carport and wall of dwelling
                                  Corner lot - side boundary
                                  setback

 23 Werin Street                  2.6 metres                        Carport and wall of dwelling
                                  Corner lot - side boundary
                                  setback

 23 Toolar Street                 4.6 metres                        Roof eave

 24 Toolar Street                 5.2 metres                        Dwelling eave

 25 Toolar Street                 4.7 metres                        Dwelling (demolished)

 26 Toolar Street                 5.2 metres                        Dwelling eave

 27 Toolar Street                 6.8 metres                        Dwelling (demolished)
                                  4.8 metres                        Stairs (demolished)

 28 Toolar Street                 3.0 metres                        Dwelling eave
                                  Corner lot - side boundary
                                  setback

 29 Toolar Street                 7 metres                          2nd storey eave


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