MCU22.0174-Applicant's Response to Council's IR · MCU22/0174

         the width and integrate the doors into the building so that they do not dominate as required by PO15
         of the Code. Examples to minimise appearance of garaging can vary in line and plane in conjunction
         with the dwellings façade where appropriate, materials used that complement the dwelling, and
         doors not appear as a garage door etc.


Applicant’s Response
Refer to the Revised Architectural Plans prepared by Tim Ditchfield Architects (Revision B) enclosed within
Attachment 1. An amended design is proposed to the front façade as suggestion by Council as illustrated
below.

The new design clearly demonstrates that the garage doors do not dominate the street of the building
design. They are in fact invisible unless opened.

The garage doors have been altered to integrate into the front plane of Ground Floor façade so that they
do not dominate the building design. Timber cladding has been chosen to provide textured, natural and
lightweight finish to the design.




Figure 1: Edward Street Perspective (Attachment 1, Plan No. DD8.5 B)


Council’s Issue – Entry Structures
Two entry pergolas are located within the front and side setbacks and does not comply with AO12.1 of the
Medium Density Residential zone code. It also does not comply with the corresponding PO12, as this will
compromise the amenity of adjoining premises. Further, AO12.2 of the Medium Density Residential zone code
seeks that the front 6 metre are landscaped open space and these structures limit the extent of
landscaping in the setback and contribute to building bulk.
Pavers are located on the road reserve and this is not supported.

Information Required by Council
2.       Submit amended plans that remove these structures and include landscaping in its place.
3.       Submit amended plans that remove pavers on the road reserve.


Applicant’s Response
2. The design of the entry pergolas have been revised, with the following amendments to the previously
supplied plans made:

         •   The pergolas are a landscape element and are setback from the front boundary by 1 metre.

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