Response to Information Request · MCU23/0139

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     Reserve Dedication
     Consistent Reserve Alignment
Figure 1 – Land dedication along Olivine Lane

No land dedications have been required by Council associated with any development occurring on the
northern side of Olivine Lane. This includes a recent development for a dual occupancy located on the
adjoining site at 13 Olivine Street, Cooroy. Given the circumstances, it is unlikely that a consistent verge width
could be achieved on the northern side of Olivine Lane. It would also be unnecessary to require land
dedications on the northern side of Olivine Lane, given that a consistent dedication on the southern would
achieve the reserve width required by the planning scheme for a laneway. Overall, the development will
achieve the overall outcomes of the Cooroy Local Plan Code and not impact on the laneways ability to
provide vehicular access and serving functions.



Issue – Front Setback

Noting that the development proposes access from Olivine Lane and a 2 metre resumption from the laneway
frontage is required for widening Olivine Lane, (pursuant to PO17 of the Cooroy Local Plan Code), the existing
secondary dwelling will have a front setback of 1 metre from the Laneway.

Acceptable Outcome AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires buildings and structures
to be setback a minimum of 6 metres from frontages and as such, the development setback will be
substantially under the acceptable outcome.

Information Request

3.      Provide amended plans with a building setback that complies with AO12.1 of the Medium Density
        Residential Zone Code.

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Response

As identified in response to issue 1, a land dedication for reserve would not be necessary or warranted in this
circumstance. Consequently, the proposal would maintain an existing approved building alignment to
Olivine Lane.


Issue – Safety and Amenity

Acceptable Outcome AO5 of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code requires bedroom windows to
be at least 3 metres away from car parking areas. The proposed parking spaces are located less than 3
metres from the dwelling bedroom fronting Olivine Lane and does not comply with this acceptable outcome.

The performance outcome PO5 requires development to minimise noise carrying by locating noise sensitive
spaces away from noise generating areas of the development.

Information Request

4.     Revise the application material to demonstrate how acoustic privacy is provided to the
       dwelling fronting Olivine Lane.


Response

The dwelling fronting Olivine Lane is existing and was approved by Council at the current road boundary
setback. The building is a high-quality design and currently occupied by residents. The dwelling includes a
1.8m high fence and landscaping along the road boundary with Olive Lane, which adequately preserves the
amenity of the residents from traffic along the laneway.



Issue – Carparking

The proposed development fails to provide two covered carparks plus an additional carpark as outlined in
Table 9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and Parking Code.

Information Request

5.     Provide amended plans that includes the provision for an additional covered carpark as required by
       Table 9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and Parking Code. The additional covered carpark must meet the
       requirements of AS2890.


Response

Please see attached amended plans which includes a covered parking space that meets the requirements
of AS2890.

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Proceeding

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to the
information request. Should you have any further questions in relation to the proposal, please do not hesitate
to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email at [email protected] sincerely,



Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan.