Information Request Response

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Issue – Sustainable Building Design Code

Information regarding compliance with the Sustainable Building Design Code has not been
provided.

Information Required
1. Provide an assessment against the Sustainable Building Design Code demonstrating
compliance.

Response
Please refer to attached assessment of the Building Design Code prepared by Building
Suncoast Green.

Issue – Articulation, materials and finishes
The design is not considered to comply with Performance Outcome PO11 of the Medium
Impact Industry Zone Code, in relation to articulation, materials and finishes.

Information Required
2. Provide updated plans complying with PO11 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone Code

Response
Please refer to attached plans by Building Suncoast Green which have been revised to
include vertical off-set screen above the main entry points to the building, along with
continued use of panel rebates to the side boundary walls which protrude from the main face
of the building. Whilst the building takes a simple shape, the subtle changes provide a
design response which we consider complies with PO11 of the Medium Impact Industry
Zone code by provided visual interest to the street and improvement of the existing site
conditions.

Issue – Mechanical plant, equipment and storage
Information regarding proposed mechanical plant, equipment and storage has not been
provided.

Information Required
3. Provide updated proposal plans indicating proposed locations of mechanical plant,
equipment and storage, in accordance with AO13.2 of the Medium Impact Industry Zone
Code.

Response
Please refer to attached plans by Building Suncoast Green which have been revised to
include a mechanical plant storage area on the roof of the building which can be accessed
via pull down ladder located at the side of the building. Details of this change are reflected in
Sheet 2 and 3 of the attached revised Proposal Plans.

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Issue – Eastern Elevation
The eastern elevation contains four large roller doors. It is not clear what the purpose of the
roller doors is, noting that they are only accessible over proposed landscaped areas.

Information Required
4. Provide clarification on the proposed roller doors on the western elevation.

Response
The purpose of the roller doors is to permit natural light and ventilation for the building. This
is a typical design solution for larger buildings which eliminates operable windows and glass
and provides a practical solution to generating passive air flow into a space. Please refer to
the attached and revised plans prepared by Building Suncoast Green which include the
omitted text to this effect.

Issue – End of Trip Facilities
The proposal is required to provide six bicycle spaces, in accordance with the Driveways
and Parking Code. It is unclear whether the ‘Bicycle Store’ indicated on the Floor Plan is
sufficient in size to comply with the requirement.

Information Required
5. Provide clarification on proposed bicycle spaces, in compliance with the Driveways and
Parking Code.

Response
Please refer to the attached and revised proposal plans prepared by Building Suncoast
Green which nominates a total of six (6) bicycle parking spaces split into 2 bays at either
side at the rear of the tenancy.

Issue – Loading Bay
It is not clear that a semi-trailer can reverse into the proposed loading bay.

Information Required
6. Demonstrate that, given the existing road configuration, the reverse entry manoeuvre,
as detailed in AS 2890.2-2002, is achievable.

Response
As part of addressing issue number 7 Empire Engineers undertook a swept path analysis of
a WCV manoeuvring into the site. Whilst it does not directly demonstrate reverse manoeuvre
into the proposed loading bay set down area, we believe the swept path gives reason that a
similar sized vehicle can enter the site in either a forward or reversed direction or exit the site
in a similar fashion. Further to this, Vision Court is not a through road and traffic is expected

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to be localised for the existing and proposed businesses. As such little impact on the traffic
network is expected in the event a vehicle is reversing onto the site.

Issue – Waste Collection
It is not clear how waste collection will be managed.

Information Required
7. Noting that side lift waste collection trucks do not service on private property, provide a
detailed Waste Management Plan, which must include detail, but not be limited to the
following:
7.1. Number and type of bins to be collected;
7.2. Location of where bins are to be collected;
7.3. Demonstrate how stormwater will not enter the wash bin area;
7.4. Provide details of the bin wash area’s connection to sewer infrastructure;
7.5. Type of vehicle required for the collection;
7.6. Provide travel paths for the required waste collection vehicle, demonstrating how
it will manoeuvre on site without having to use more than a 3 point turn to turn around.

Response
7.1. Number and type of bins to be collected;
The proposed bin enclosure has been designed to accommodate 2 x 1.1m3 bins which can
be collected via a front collection WCV. If 2 x 1.1m3 cubic bins are not considered suitable
by the future tenant of the premises than the equivalent quantity of 240L bins will be
requested and utilized.
7.2. Location of where bins are to be collected;
In the proposed screened bin enclosure located at the front of the site adjacent to the
proposed driveway.
7.3. Demonstrate how stormwater will not enter the wash bin area;
Please refer to the attached and revised Building Design and Civil Design plans which
highlight a bunded wash down pit, the bunded sides ensure stormwater cannot access the
pit which is only intended for bin wash down.
7.4. Provide details of the bin wash area’s connection to sewer infrastructure;
As above and per attached and revised Civil Design plans prepared by Empire Engineers.
7.5. Type of vehicle required for the collection;
Front loaded WCV if 1.1m3 cubic bins utilized, alternatively side collection (kerb collection)
WCV if 240L wheelie bins utilized.
7.6. Provide travel paths for the required waste collection vehicle, demonstrating how
it will manoeuvre on site without having to use more than a 3 point turn to turn around.
As per advice note provided, it is understood waste collection vehicles do not service on
private property, however the attached vehicle movement analysis within the Civil Design
plans demonstrates access and egress can occur if need be.

End of Applicants Response