09/0879 - MCU - Detached House Peter Francis Amour [As Published] · 132009.879

     

Photograph 1 - front of dwelling Photograph 2 - view of northem side of existing dwelling

2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

The applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling on site and construct a two storey dwelling.
Proposal plans are included in Attachment 1 which demonstrates a modern building that complements
the existing streetscape and steps down the site.

A double garage is proposed to be located across the front of the site adjacent to the southern boundary
and the applicant seeks approval for a reduced setback for this structure. This double garage provides
an access to the dwelling however the main access to the dwelling is along the northern side boundary
and onto a central deck area which leads to the ground floor.

The ground floor of the dwelling contains the dining, living and kitchen areas which afford views to
nearby Sunshine Beach whilst a bedroom and laundry and lift are located closer to the street front. A
large deck is located along the northern axis of the site and links to a pool at the front of the site.

The second floor contains three bedrooms each with ensuites and a media room. The front two
bedrooms also have sea views and partially covered decks. The two floor levels are connects by
internal stairs and a lift.

The dwelling has been designed to reflect the steep topography of the site and steps down the contours
whilst considering solar orientation, privacy and views. Decks have been located along the eastern and
northern axis of the site to maximise views and prevailing breezes. Materials proposed for the dwelling
include timber cladding, glass balustrade, aluminium slat screens, cement rendered walls to the garage
and feature stone wails which are consistent with the desired character of the area. A perforated metal
screen is proposed across the western facade of the building facing Arakoon Crescent.

3. ASSESSMENT
3.1 Assessment

The 2006 Noosa Plan includes the site in the Detached House zone and is mapped with a number of overlays
including the Coastal Protection Area of the Natural Resources Overlay.

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