2019-08-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              6 AUGUST 2019


Matters Raised                                       Comments
solstice (with loss of winter sunlight) and partly   open space areas during this period.
so at 2pm summer solstice (fully so by 3pm           The Sun Study also illustrates that at the Winter
summer solstice). This suggests that the roof        Solstice, Unit 3 of The Regatta will have sunlight from
level should be set back further.                    9am to 1pm with shadows affecting the premises from
                                                     2pm onwards, therefore complying with the scheme
                                                     requirements.
                                                     Although the development will result in overshadowing
                                                     of adjoining lots, it is considered that the building has
                                                     been designed and sited so as not to unreasonably
                                                     diminish the existing sunlight to the adjoining
                                                     residences and associated private open space areas,
                                                     therefore complying with O14 of the Residential Uses
                                                     Code.
Privacy
The proposed design of the dwelling units            Northern and southern terraces are proposed on each
does not ensure the visual privacy of residents      of the three levels. The Level 1 terraces are not
of the development and neighbouring                  anticipated to adversely impact of the privacy or
properties is protected as required by O13. It       amenity of adjoining properties, however it is noted
is requested that additional measures be             that a new block fence is proposed along the eastern
taken to prevent overlooking into the property       and rear boundaries, and planting is proposed along
at 7 Elizabeth Street.                               the length of the common boundaries, providing
                                                     additional screening between adjoining lots.
The Level 1 terrace has no effective screens         The southern Level 2 and 3 terraces are proposed to
to prevent overlooking into the adjacent             be setback 6.2m from the rear boundary, with both
ground level private open space of Unit 3            levels proposed to be fitted with 1.7m high privacy
Regatta.                                             screening. The Level 2 and 3 northern terraces are
                                                     proposed at 3.5m from both the eastern and western
The Level 2 terrace and windows of Level 2
                                                     boundaries, and are bordered by planter boxes and
bedroom No: 1 have no effective screening to
                                                     glass balustrading.
prevent direct overlooking into the living room
and bedroom windows of Unit 3 Regatta.               Additional privacy measures such as opaque windows
                                                     and screening are able to be conditioned to any
Adequate screening to prevent direct
                                                     windows and terraces that overlook development on
overlooking into the living room and bedroom
                                                     adjoining sites.
windows of Unit 3 Regatta (and possibly other
units) and also Unit 3 Regatta open space.
Access
The proposed basement car park access drive          The Noosa Plan does not specify required distances
way is within 3 metres of the common                 between access driveways and private open space,
boundary with Unit 3 Regatta's private open          however it is noted the proposal plans reference a new
space, but no provision has been made for            block fence to be located on the common property
sufficient acoustic fencing to prevent               boundaries.
undesirable vehicle noise impacting on the
private open space and living room of Unit 3
Regatta.
Landscaping
The design shows planter boxes. In respect of        The applicant has provided information stating the
the planter boxes on the easterly boundary           planter boxes will be irrigated and include low
facing Regatta, it is unclear how those planter      maintenance and slow growing plants to suit the
boxes can be accessed for maintenance                conditions.
purposes.




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