2021-12-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda - Updated

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               7 DECEMBER 2021




                                      Figure 7 – East Elevation

2.    SITE DETAILS
2.1   Background
On 7th December 2020, a Material Change of Use was approved for 4 x 3 bedroom multiple
dwelling units. The buildings as approved has not been constructed. The applicant has indicated
construction will commence early 2022.
An Information request was issued to the applicant on 13 September 2021. The letter advised that
Council officers were not supportive of the proposal and the applicant had an option to withdraw
the application or continue with the application process. The following is a summary of the issues
raised to provide an opportunity for the applicant to address:
     Number of guests expected, acknowledging that the units are capable of accommodating up
      to 24 people given the number of bedrooms;
     Balconies overlook adjoining property and how this will be managed.
The applicant advised the expected numbers were 24 people and that given the balconies faced
east (towards the ocean), there are no privacy issues associated with the proposed use.
2.2   Site Description
The subject site comprises of 2 existing lots, with 13 Park Crescent currently containing a multiple
dwelling (3 dwellings) and 15 Park Crescent containing a dwelling house. Both buildings will be
demolished and replaced by the proposed development. The site slopes from the north western
boundary down to the south eastern boundary.
2.3   Surrounding Land Uses
The subject site is located in a residential area, comprised of a mix of dwelling houses, dual
occupancies and multiple dwellings. The site is within the High Density Residential zone and is
adjoined by a dual occupancy and multiple dwelling to the rear. The eastern side of Park Crescent
opposite the subject site is comprised of dwelling houses, which directly adjoin the dunes.




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