20240930-NC-Minor change request cover letter.docx

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        2. windows and other openings are permanently           neighbouring property from overlooking are considered
           screened to a minimum height of 1.7 metres to        minor and consistent with the extent of overlooking
           avoid overlooking;                                   expected within a medium density residential
        3. windows and doors use translucent glazing to         environment. As such, the proposed change does not
           obscure views; or                                    unreasonably impact on the amenity enjoyed by users of
        4. windows or balconies are offset by 45 degrees or     adjoining premises, and therefore complies with PO20.
           more.                                                Notwithstanding, to ensure compliance with AO20.3 it is
                                                                proposed to incorporate translucent film / glazing on the
                                                                sliding doors up to a height of 1.7m. It is proposed to
                                                                include a new condition 19A to address this item (refer
                                                                discussion below). The plans have been amended
                                                                accordingly.

    AO20.4                                                      Performance outcome.
    Planter boxes, screens, pergolas, landscaping and           The balcony is a narrow structure, and it is therefore
    architectural design of balconies are used to screen the    impractical to include planter boxes, screens or
    ground floor private open space of dwellings from           landscaping to screen the ground level private outdoor
    separate upper level dwellings.                             space of neighbouring units. Notwithstanding, as noted
                                                                above, the overlooking impacts on the neighbouring
                                                                property are considered minor given the nature and
                                                                expected temporal and intermittent use of the balcony.
                                                                As such, the proposed change does not unreasonably
                                                                impact on the amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining
                                                                premises, and therefore complies with PO20.

    AO20.5                                                      Not applicable
    Permanently fixed external screening devices complement
    the building's external materials and finishes and may
    incorporate solid translucent screens, shutters, perforated
    panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50%
    openings.

Based on the above assessment, the proposed change complies with the acceptable outcomes and corresponding
performance outcome of the Medium density residential zone code.




Item 2 - The additional room/attic in Unit 2.
Council comments:
The additional room/attic in Unit 2 contributes to gross floor area. This is contrary to the approved plans.

Response
The storage area in the roof cavity was not identified on the approved plans. This storage area was nominated as an
exclusive use area on the proposed CMS survey plans.




JFP Ref: M2915P                                                                                                 Page 4