2017-02-07 Planning and Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              7 FEBRUARY 2017




                           Figure 5 – 3D view showing the encroachments.

The proposed 3.9m setback to the corner of the covered outdoor deck area encroaches 0.6m
into the required 4.5m setback. The incursion is considered minor as it will not negatively affect
the amenity of the streetscape, and is setback sufficiently to provide landscaping.
The pergola is an unroofed structure sited over permeable pavers proposed to be setback 3m
from the Venture Drive boundary in lieu of the 4.5m required by the Probable Solution of the
Code. The structure is a landscape architectural feature which provides shading and visual
interest to the Venture Drive elevation. The adjoining building is setback 4m - 4.5m from the
Venture Drive boundary. The proposal is an open structure which will be partially screened by
landscaping and considered generally consistent with the adjoining buildings setback.
Carparking
The applicant indicates that up to 180 people (invitation only) could be on site for product
releases. While the quantity of car parking complies with the Driveways and Car parking Code for
the proposed use areas, the occasional product release event may see overflow parking. The
applicant suggests that given the nature of the product, people are likely to utilise organised
buses, car pooling and other forms of public transport (e.g. taxi and Uber services) for these
events. The applicant also acknowledges the events would be held after 5pm when there is
ample street parking available which could be utilised for the occasional events. The applicant’s
justification is agreed with and a condition could be imposed to ensure the product releases are
held after 5pm.
Landscaping
The proposal provides good landscape setbacks except to a small area near the Venture Drive
vehicle access where 0.5-1.0m of landscaping is proposed between the boundary and motor
cycle space 4 and a staff car space. Given the proposal provides the majority of the landscaping
to the street frontages, the small non-compliance raises no concern.
Bicycle parking
No bicycle parking or lockers are indicated on the plans. A condition is recommended to ensure
bicycle parking is installed in accordance with the code requirements.
Engineering
The applicant has demonstrated compliance to the relevant engineering codes.
Signage
The applicant seeks approval for 3 x 3m² wall signs of which 2 are illuminated and a pylon sign
which complies with the Advertising Devices Code in terms of height and sign face area.
Probable Solution S6.1 and S7.2 seek 1 illuminated sign per tenancy and a total sign face area of
10m². Given the proposal is for 2 illuminated signs and a total sign face area of 10.49m², the
signs must then comply with Specific Outcome O6 and O7 which are outlined below:

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