ASTP_Town _Planning_Rpt

           •       The proposed development provides a bulk and scale that is compatible with surrounding
                   development, comprising a site coverage of only 41.9%, a building height relfective of
                   surrounding built forms and ample setbacks to all boundaries (min 3m up to 10m) (PO10);
           •       The proposed built form comprises substantial articulation, with projecting and recessed bult
                   form elements and varied external building materials used throughout, such that the buildings
                   will not present an appearance of bulk to roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site. Further,
                   a complying front setback has been provided to Taylor Court (PO10);
           •       It is proposed to retain the existing 10 metre wide landscape buffer along the southern
                   boundary of the site. No vegetation is proposed to be removed from the site. Due to the
                   generous setbacks proposed, planting will be provided along all site boundaries as shown on
                   the Landscape Plans in Appendix 3 (PO10);
           •       There is sufficient area remaining at ground level to accommodate appropriate stormwater
                   management (refer to Appendix 5) and staff recreation areas (refer to Site Plan in Appendix
                   2). The main staff recreation area comprises sufficient area for a shelter, seating, tables and
                   rubbish bins. This area is accessible to people of all mobilities (PO10, AO34);
           •       As shown in Figure 6 above, the proposed development is relfective of the urban design
                   outcomes provided on adjoining sites (PO10);
           •       As detailed in Table 2 (Development Particulars) of this report, the development provides
                   complying setbacks to all boundaries and greater than the minimum required landscaping area
                   (35% provided in lieu of 15%) (AO14, AO23.1);
           •       As detailed in Section 3.3 (Design and Built Form) of this report, the development provides a
                   well-articulated façade with projecting and recessed built form elements, a mix of external
                   building materials and an articulated skillion roof form to provide visual interest and reduce
                   the bulk of the building. This is further enhanced by thoughtfully designed landscaping to
                   soften the built form and promote onsite and streetscape amenity. Overall, the development
                   provides a high quality architectural design (AO15.1, AO15.2, PO20);
           •       The external walls are finished with muted environmental tones, consistent with that of
                   adjoining developments, and uses colour blocks to break up the appearance of long blank walls
                   (AO15.3);
           •       The tenancies are designed to provide for a range of potential users by allowing for adaptable
                   floor designs and adequate floor to ceiling heights (PO18);
           •       The bin store is screened from the street by a purpose built enclosure/front fencing (min 1.8m
                   high). The approval can be conditioned to ensure mechanical plant is screened from the street
                   (AO19.1, AO19.2, AO30);
           •       Minimum 2 metre wide of soft landscaping garden beds are provided along the road boundary
                   where adjacent to uncovered visitor car parking. The frontage landscapes expand up to 7
                   metres wide in parts (eastern extent of frontage) (AO23.2);
           •       The development approval can be conditioned to comply with PO24/AO24.1-PO25, AO33.1-
                   AO33.4, PO39 and PO40;
           •       The site does not adjoin a residential zone (AO26);
           •       The site will be well lit at nighttime, secured with locked gates and minimum 1.8 metre high
                   security fencing along all boundaries and monitored by an onsite caretaker to ensure a safe
                   environment. Windows from the industrial tenancies, office area and Caretaker’s
                   Accommodation unit further support the casual surveillance of the site (PO27, AO28.1,
                   AO28.2, PO29, AO35);
           •       External storage of goods is not proposed (AO31);




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