20240930-NC-Minor change request cover letter.docx

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     8. On the northern side of the building there is a retractable awning over the office level, outermost projection of the
        building is now within the side boundary setback.

Application History – MCU21/0228.01 & OPW21/0364
On 29 March 2022, Council decided to issue a preliminary approval for a material change of use (multiple dwelling units
and office and preliminary approval for operational works (Roadworks, drainage works, landscape, stormwater and
earthworks).

On 18 August 2022, Council decided to approve representations relating to a combined Development Permit for material
change of use of premises – dual occupancy, & office and operational works - roadwork, drainage work, landscaping,
stormwater and earthworks.

On 2 February 2024, Council decided to issue an in part minor change approval to the combined development permit for
a material change of use of premises (dual occupancy and office) and operational works – (roadwork, drainage work,
landscaping, stormwater and earthworks).



2.       PROPOSED CHANGE
The proposed change seeks to include updated architectural plans which:

     a) Include the new Juliet balcony and glass sliding doors to unit 2;
     b) Remove the stepping stones from the landscaping area.

The proposed change requires consequential amendments to the approval conditions package.

Below are further details of our assessment of the proposed change including our responses to the compliance matters
raised by Council.:



Item 1- Juliet style balcony
Council comment: There is a Juliet-style balcony on the southern elevation of Unit 2, this results in additional site
coverage. This is contrary to the approved plans.

Response
The constructed Juliet style balcony and new sliding door for the bedroom of unit 2 on the southern side of the building
was not included on the approved plans. The sliding doors replace two long vertical windows which were shown on the
approved plans. Our client sought to include the balcony and glass sliding doors to enhance the articulation of the
southern building façade and improve cross ventilation, compared to the approved plans. Our client believed that the
proposed changes were inconsequential and only required approval via the building works approval process.

 The constructed balcony does not result in any reduced setbacks nor additional GFA. Furthermore, the balcony does not
result in additional site cover as it is wholly contained within and under the approved and existing eave and roof line.




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