Information Request MCU24 0001

The proposal does not highlight individual dwellings, includes a symmetrical design to the Jan
Street frontage and does not offset or stagger the dwellings to provide variation to the frontage.
Additionally, the southern elevation includes a wall plane approximately 20m in length.
Performance Outcome PO14 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires
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;
     (c) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the
         surrounding properties;
     (d) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties through the impact on
         views, access to sunlight or overlooking;
     (e) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather than large single bulky development;
         and
     (f) sits within a landscaped setting.
The design along Jan Street and the southern elevation does not incorporate articulation
and individual design elements that add visual interest to the development is not
supported in its current form.
Information Required
1.     Provide amended plans:
       1.1. highlighting the individual dwellings;
       1.2. including an asymmetrical design presentation to the street; and/or
       1.3. offsetting or staggering the dwellings to provide variation in the frontage.


Issue – Fencing
Acceptable Outcome AO17.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires front
fences or walls to be set back an average of 1 metre, and to be articulated to provide visual
interest by stepping the design at a maximum of 5 metre intervals.
Acceptable Outcome AO17.2 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires fences,
where located on the boundary:
     (a) the solid portion of front fences and walls is no more than 1.2 metres high; or
     (b) the walls contain openings or materials that ensure it is 50% transparent and has a
         height not exceeding 1.8 metres.
The proposal plans include a 1.8m high built to boundary front fence that does not openings
or materials that ensure it is 50% transparent.
It is recommended that the fencing be setback to allow landscaping to be provided between
the fence and property boundary to be compatible with the existing streetscape character,
which contains substantial landscaping elements, particularly along Banksia Avenue.
Information Required
2.     Provide amended architectural and landscaping plans complying with the requirements
       of either AO17.1 or AO17.2.




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