Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU22 0171 [As Published] · MCU22/0171

               •    Eaves at 1.9 metres in lieu of 2.5 metres
               Assessment
               It is noted that the setback to the walls of the upper level are 2.3 metres with the shade sails coming
               down the side of the upper floor. This is an architectural aspect of the building which attaches to
               the eave of the building. Performance outcome PO12 seeks that privacy and amenity are protected
               and provided with the site and adjacent to the site and allows for landscaping, outdoor living and
               utilities at ground level to be provided. The shade sails also serve to prevent overlooking from the
               upper level. Appropriate landscaping conditions are recommended to ensure the building
               integrates into the landscaping.
               Generally
               AO20.1 (a) of the Medium Density Residential zone code seeks that are buildings and structures
               are sited and orientated to minimise the likelihood of overlooking the private open space of
               adjacent residential uses and AO20.1 (c) seeks that screening mitigates impacts on adjoining
               residential uses.
               Although the pool and deck are well setback from all boundaries, there was an initial concern that
               overlooking from the upper level pool and deck may occur, with amended plans provided that
               extended the sunshade sails and introduced additional privacy screens. This will ensure that no
               overlooking into adjoining property is possible.


               4.     CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •      Senior Environment Officer – comments:
               The application material has provided with the further advice provides an acceptable area of deep
               soil for landscape gardens along the eastern boundary of the site. Suitable species that grow to
               approx. 8-10 metres have been conditioned to assist in the softening of the built form from
               neighbouring properties.
               The plans indicate 4 rainwater harvesting tanks under the driveway and landscape garden bed.
               The position of the two rainwater tanks under the landscape garden don’t allow for the full width of
               the garden bed to be utilised. These two water tanks need to be removed from the garden bed
               /landscape area.
               Future operational works application for landscape will address the details of the landscape
               including species and suitable locations to soften the built form.
               Conditions have been recommended accordingly.
               •      Engineering Officer – comments:
               The proposed development includes the construction of a two-storey duplex on a vacant lot along
               Gympie Terrace. The site is unable to gain access via Gympie Terrace and is accessed from Mill
               Street via an existing access easement, burdening 126 Gympie Terrace. The development is
               located in Council’s Mapped Flood Hazard overlay and includes the construction of a basement
               garage. The development achieves a flood immunity (2.4m AHD) prior to the downward slope of
               the basement. A basement sump is being proposed to collect and discharge rainwater captured
               on the 25m2 catchment area from the downward slope of the internal driveway. The development
               was referred to Council’s external stormwater consultant who was generally satisfied that the
               proposed works complies with the relevant codes/standards. In an event greater than the 1% AEP
               event, the basement is likely to become inundated. The associated risk is low and localised to the
               owner(s).



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