planning report rev1 · MCU22/0172

  Waste Storage     Screened waste areas and Bin storage near driveway of Y
                    located for transport to kerb with each unit + screened
                    grade of <1:15
  Fencing           Setback average of 1m and Fence setback 1.2m with dense Y
                    articulated by stepping the design. landscaping proposed



 4.2 Building Design
General
The proposed dual occupancy design is finished with an attractive built form which addresses the street,
and contributes positively to the surrounding development on Grant Street. The design incorporates a mix
of materials to add visual interest in accordance with the requirements of the Medium Density Residential
Zone code. This is achieved through variations in plane and the use of a variety of external finishes.
The design will be finished with high quality landscapes and useable communal and open space area. The
design also contributes positively to the whole locality, complements the landform by stepping up the slope
from the street enhancing the streetscape and will not dominate the streetscape nor present bulky given
the proposed architectural design elements of glazing and the chosen use of structural materials.
The garages are staggered with dense landscaping proposed between the garages and immediately to
the north and south of the garage doors of each unit. Noting the extent of soft landscaping exceeds the
required 60% of the total landscaping setout by the Code (>70%), with the development proposing
generous amount of soft landscaping within the frontage.
The code does not require vehicles to leave the site in a forward gear, as Grant Street is a Local Road.
Grant Street is a split road and this side of the street one way making it safe to exit the property in reverse
gear.
Asymmetrical design
Acceptable outcome AO 14.1 seeks an asymmetrical design presentation to the street.
While each unit has individual character resulting from the mix of external material finishes, the built form
appears to be symmetrical.
Acceptable outcome A14.1 and the associated PO14 are provided below for reference.
AO14.1
Development provides visual interest to the street and surrounding areas through:
   (a) highlighting individual dwellings and land uses;
   (b) an asymmetrical design presentation to the street;
   (c) offsetting or staggering dwellings to provide variation in the frontage;
   (d) varying the roof form
PO14
Development:
   (a) contributes positively to the locality;
   (b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating articulation and individual design
       elements that add visual interest to the development;




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