Minor change assessment letter · 51983.3225.22

Due to the age of the units, many owners in the complex have obtained approvals for alterations,
renovations or complete replacement of their units. Council have granted minor change approvals for
Unit 22, 11, 14, 25, 15, 20, 13, 5, 21, 17, 19, 9-10, and 3. In 2023, Council approved a minor change for Unit
2 which proposed the complete replacement of the existing dwelling with a new contemporary dwelling
spanning 4 levels plus a rooftop terrace.

The owner has elected to revert to renovating the existing bungalow instead of replacing it with a new
dwelling. The alterations sought for approval by this application are inconsequential when viewed in the
context of the design that has been previously approved, notwithstanding a minor change application has
been lodged for Council’s consideration.

The proposed changes

Attachment 1 to this correspondence is a copy of proposal plans relating to this minor change request.
Attachment 2 is a set of comparison plans contrasting the plans approved by Council in 2023 with the
change plans that are subject of this request. The changes involve the following:

1. Retention and renovation of the existing dwelling in lieu of complete replacement.
2. Slight raising of the floor to ceiling heights on levels 1 and 2. The overall maximum height of the
   dwelling will be RL 13.325m which is a metre lower than the previous design.
3. Addition of a lift to provide enhanced access to all levels
4. Creation of a loft area for storage and to contain the lift overrun
5. Replacement of the roof and proposed addition of solar panels

Below is a description of the changes proposed on each level.

Ground level – The ground level carport is to be retained in the same position, the laundry and stairs are
to be reconfigured to accommodate the new lift and a toilet added on the ground level

Level 1 – The configuration of the kitchen / living / dining area on level 1 will be generally maintained with
the proposed removal of a toilet to accommodate the new lift, removal of an internal wall and addition of
new windows on the northern side to enhance light into the living room.

Level 2 – The bedrooms will be maintained, the bathrooms will be maintained in the same position but
renovated, a toilet will be removed to accommodate the new lift and the stairway replaced.

Loft and roof – A loft level will be created to provide additional storage and to contain the lift overrun.
The roof will not be accessible and is proposed to accommodate solar panels on the northern side and a
new window on the eastern side. The new roof is proposed with a maximum overall height of RL 13.325m.




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