Planning Report 3032 · REC13/0148

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Specific Outcomes                                 Proposed Solutions
Overlay Maps OM3.5 and OM9.5.
Lot layout
O4 Subdivision of land for residential               The subject site is located within 1km of
development provides for a neighbourhood with a      the commercial and retail sites in Cooroy.
strong and positive identity through—
a) legible streets and open space networks;          The street network provides a laneway
b) integrating prominent site features, including    which increases the permeability of the site
landmarks, native vegetation and views into          and protects the traffic function of Elm
the design;                                          Street.
c) the location of community, retail and
commercial facilities at focal points either         The subject site does not include any
within convenient walking distance for               prominent features.
residents where the development is urban
settlement or within reasonable vehicular            The proposal does not include any open
proximity;                                           space.
d) the location of lots intended for urban
settlement within proximity of retail and
commercial facilities;
e) shared use of public facilities by adjoining
communities;
f) enhancement of personal safety and
minimisation of potential for crime, vandalism
and fear by maximising opportunities for
casual surveillance of public spaces; and
g) establishment of a sense of place.

O5 House site areas are—                               All proposed lots contain potential house
a) located at least 50m from any land including        sites in excess of 50 metres from any
within a national park, conservation park,             reserve and do not contain any steep
state forest reserve, nature refuge,                   slopes.
coordinated conservation area or wilderness
area; and
b) not located on steep slopes.

O6 Lots for residential development are designed to    The proposed lots provide a variety in the
ensure variety in residential streetscapes.            residential development with a variety of
                                                       shapes and sizes.
O7 The street network—                                 The proposed development includes a
a) has design features, which convey the               new cul-de-sac which is to be extended
primary function of each type of street and            from Blue Wren Place. This cul-de-sac
encourage driver behaviour, speeds and                 protects the function of Elm Street and
traffic volumes that are safe and appropriate          deters non-local traffic from accessing the
to that function;                                      residential area.
b) provides a high level of internal accessibility
both within the site and to external sites and         The pedestrian laneway allows for
appropriate external connections for vehicles,         residents to easily access nearby sites.
pedestrian and cycle movements;
c) deters through-traffic from residential areas       The proposed road network is designed to
and creates safe conditions for local road             allow for safe speeds and sightlines for
users, pedestrians and cyclists;                       entering and exiting the proposed lots.
d) incorporates street junctions and access to         The proposal does not compromise the
lots that are located and spaced to facilitate         ability for the road network to provide
safe and convenient vehicle movements;                 future pedestrian and cycling linkages.
e) provides for street widths and lengths that
optimise the cost effectiveness of the network         The road design has been designed in
and the provision of public utilities;                 accordance with sections 2 & 3 of
f) provides for road reserve widths not less than      Planning Scheme Policy No. 5 with a
the minimum identified Section 2.3 of PSP5             width of 17.0m. Each cul-de-sac has a



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