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

Architectural Plans (Revision A and B) prepared by Tim Ditchfield Architects, the subject site is adjoined by
properties which have been filled to meet the minimum floor level required by Council. The fill on the adjoining
lands at 30 Elizabeth Street and 25 Edward Street is retained by existing retaining walls. Figure 4 identifies
the location of the existing retaining walls.




Figure 4: Contour Survey (Lodged to Council 5/10/2022)

As the site is constrained by Council’s Flood overlay and due to the existing retaining walls and raised ground
levels of the adjoining properties, earthworks including fill, retaining walls and privacy fencing are necessary
and essential to the proposed development.

For the proposed development to not unreasonably impact on the amenity of the nearby premises, including
privacy, the proposed retaining walls and timber fence at a height of 1.800 metres is required. As such, the
retaining walls and timber fencing as originally proposed have not been revised in order for the development
to provide a level of privacy and screening expected for the locality.

The filling of the property as detailed within SCG’s Earthworks Plan 32091-OW3.1 show the areas of the site
proposed to be filled, cut or left untouched. As can be seen on their drawing or other images provide within
Amended Plans, the side fencing reduces to 1.8m from NGL at a distance of 6m from the front property
boundary, hence the fence will step down at this area as there will be no retaining wall, reducing the height
that is presented to adjoining properties.




Council’s Issue – South Elevation Presentation
The south elevation, particularly the upper level lacks articulation, lacking a variance of materials (including
windows) and a mix of vertical to horizontal elements.




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