2017-09-12 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                             12 SEPTEMBER 2017




Figure 4 – Building Two: Sign Face Area




Figure 5 – Building Three: Sign Face Area

Specific Outcome O7 of the Advertising Devices Code nominates a maximum sign face area of
10m2 per tenancy with a maximum sign face area of 4m2 per wall sign. The Code nominates
such dimensions to ensure advertising devices do not unduly detract from the area by visually
dominating the appearance of a building or being visually intrusive on the streetscape or setting
in which it is located.
Although exceeding the maximum sign face area for an individual sign and total sign face area,
the proposed devices across the 3 buildings are generally considered consistent with the nature
of each building with regards to building bulk and scale and previous signage approved. Each of
the lots are substantial in size (62 Rene St – 2,094m2 & 64-66 Rene St – 4,046m2) and able to
accommodate subdivision with a minimum lot size requirement of 1,000m2 nominated for the
Industry Zone.
On this basis, the proposed devices across the three buildings are considered appropriate in
scale and unlikely to cause visual clutter or detract from the streetscape and amenity of the area.
3.4. Council Laneway
The application seeks approval to cross a section of Council’s laneway in order to obtain access
to the proposed basement at 62 Rene Street. Vehicle circulation is proposed via a cross over
from 64-66 Rene Street which leads to the basement of the proposed self-storage facility.
The laneway is intended to provide access to reserve land to the south for maintenance
purposes. Council’s Property and Natural Areas section have advised that they have no objection
to the proposal providing the usability of the laneway for its intended purpose is not
compromised. Conditions of approval have been recommended accordingly.
3.5. Public Notification
The application is code assessable and therefore is not required to be publicly notified.




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