ASTP-Resp_to_IR

Table 1 Response to Information Request Items

 Information Request Item                                                               Response
 CARETAKERS ACCOMMODATION                                                               Please find enclosed the Revised Architectural Plans prepared by Blackbourne Jackson in Attachment
 The purpose of a Caretaker is to provide 24/7 support for 24 care of buildings,        1.
 operations plant and equipment associated with the use.
                                                                                        As previously discussed with Council, including during the pre-lodgement meeting, the site will be
 PO2 (b) of the Caretaker’s Accommodation, Dwelling Unit code seeks that;               servicing high-end luxury vehicles. As part of the operations, a caretaker (who will also work on the
                                                                                        site) is proposed to live on-site.
 ‘in the Low Impact Industry zone, the Medium Impact Industry Zone or the Innovation
 Zone, caretaker's accommodation demonstrates the need for 24 hour care of              Due to the high value of the vehicles being serviced on the site, while digital surveillance will be
 buildings,                                                                             implemented, the additional comfort and security of having a caretaker on-site is necessary to
 operations, plant or equipment.                                                        prevent trespassing and break and enters. Both the business owner and clientele feel this measure is
                                                                                        essential for the overall safety and protection of the valuable assets, including equipment and car
 With the availability of video and remote digital technology combined with newly       parts.
 installed
 custom fencing the information submitted with the application does not                 Tenancy T.01 will serve as the client drop-off and pick-up point for the vehicles. Given its proximity to
 demonstrate how the Caretaker’s accommodation complies with this Performance           the main entry, this area will prevent clients and visitors from entering the workshop area, ensuring
 outcome.                                                                               privacy for other clients and the safety of the vehicles being worked on. The space will be for the
                                                                                        admin staff, which makes toilet and sink facilities necessary for staff amenities. These facilities will
 Information Required                                                                   also be used by clients while they wait for their vehicles.
      1. Provide additional justification that a Caretakers accommodation is needed
         or required at the site in accordance with PO2 and AO2 of the Caretaker’s      It is important to note that Tenancy 1 and the caretaker’s accommodation are not connected. Tenancy
         Accommodation, Dwelling Unit code.                                             1 is separate and serves a distinct function from the caretaker’s accommodation.

      2.   It is unclear why Tenancy T.01 needs to include a separate shower, toilet    Response to Council’s Information Request:
           and sink which provides the ability of the space to be used as either an         1. As explained above, a caretaker is crucial for the security and operation of the business. As
           ancillary area to the Caretakers accommodation or a separate self-                  discussed in the lodged Town Planning Report, this meets the criteria of PO2 and AO2 of the
           contained unit particularly when all other tenancies each contain separate          Caretaker’s Accommodation, Dwelling Unit code.
           toilet facilities.
                                                                                            2.   Tenancy T.01 will serve its intended purpose as part of the business’s operations, specifically
      3.   Submit amended plans which removes the toilet and shower facilities from              as the client drop-off/pick-up point and admin staff area.
           T1.0.
                                                                                            3.   As requested, amended plans have been submitted with the removal of the shower from
                                                                                                 Tenancy T.01, while the toilet and sink remain to provide staff amenities.

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