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       to the area. Additionally, the development features a high-quality design with articulated gable and
       hipped roof forms, a mix of lightweight external building materials and steps and recesses in the building
       facades, which overall references the natural and built form character of the local area. The proposed
       development complies with AO4 on this basis.

31.    AO7.2-AO7.6 seek built forms that reflect traditional Queensland styles, with pitched roof forms that are
       visible to the streetscape, lightweight external building materials and open verandahs/balconies, as well
       as site layout design that allows for landscapes between buildings. As illustrated by the Proposal Plans in
       Appendix 2, the proposed development incorporates the aforementioned traditional building design
       elements, inclusive of the preferred roof forms and a predominant use of lightweight horizontal cladding
       to the external walls of the building. Further, the development provides extended roof eaves, covered
       entry porticos and open balconies with timber balustrades, as evident in traditional ‘Queenslander’
       homes that respond to the subtropical climate. Finally, soft landscaping has been provided along all site
       boundaries, with the deep planted frontage landscapes. Space is also provided between the buildings
       onsite and along the site boundaries to allow trees to be planted.

32.    The Cooroy Local Plan Code also includes Performance Outcomes (PO16-PO18) that are relevant to the
       function of laneways in the area. As such, the proposed development is required to support the role of
       Olivine Lane to provide access to sites in a way that relieves traffic along Tewantin Road and supports
       pedestrian connectivity. This is achieved by delivering a 2 metre wide land dedication to facilitate the
       widening of Olivine Lane and upgrading the external road to a standard that complies with the Planning
       Scheme.

33.    Overall, the proposed development complies with the relevant aspects of the Cooroy Local Plan Code.


5.3    Medium Density Residential Zone Code
34.    A full assessment against the Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes of the Medium Density
       Residential Zone Code has been provided in Appendix 3 and demonstrates that the development
       complies with all applicable Assessment Benchmarks of the Code. The only area of non-compliance with
       the Acceptable Outcomes of the Code relates to AO15.2, which is discussed in section 5.3.1 below.

5.3.1 Acceptable Outcome AO15.2 – Dual garages facing the street
35.   As shown on the Proposal Plans in Appendix 2, the Unit 2 and 3 garages facing Olivine Lane are not
      staggered and are separated by a 1.2 metre section of rendered wall, as opposed to the preferred 2
      metres. The garages are not found to dominate the street or the overall building design on the basis that
      their width does not exceed 4.5 metres wide and that they are recessed below the upper level balconies
      of the associated Dwellings. Further, the glazed front doors, covered porticos and projecting blade walls
      that create the building entrances to the sides of each garage articulate the ground level of the building
      to further reduce the visual impact of the garages facing Olivine Lane. Overall, the proposal complies with
      PO15 of the Code and no further assessment is required in this regard.


5.4    Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
36.    A full assessment against the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code has been provided in Appendix
       4 and demonstrates that the development complies with all applicable Assessment Benchmarks of the
       Code, with no departures from the Acceptable Outcomes proposed.




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