M2677 - IR response

Information required
The extent of earthworks to be reduced and the inclusion of batters to ensure that the amenity of adjoining properties is
preserved.

Response
A revised concept earthworks plans has been prepared by Morgan Consultant Engineers (Refer to Attachment D). The
concept bulk earthworks plan has been updated to suit the latest proposed site levels, including the amended basin
layout, 250mm step downs provided to Buildings 2 and 4 and the batters to reduce the retaining wall heights along the
boundaries. The revised version of the proposal plans prepared by Blackburne Jackson Architects (refer to Attachment C)
which shows the revised retaining wall heights when viewed from adjoining properties.

Council Issue 10 – Bedroom location
Acceptable Outcome AO5 of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code seeks that bedroom windows are at least 3
metres away from shared driveways, car parking areas, mechanical plant, refuse and recycling areas, vents and exhausts.
The upstairs bedrooms within building 1 are located within 3 metres of the internal driveway.

Information Required
The location of the bedrooms amended so as to comply with Acceptable Outcome AO5 of the Dual Occupancy and
Multiple Dwelling Code.

Response.
The proposal plans have been amended to relocate bedrooms in Building 1 further away from the shared access
driveway. All bedrooms are located over 3 metres from the internal driveway (Refer to Attachment C).

Council Issue 11 – Pool and communal area location
Acceptable Outcome AO21.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code seeks that communal outdoor recreational
facilities including swimming pools, spas and sports courts
are:
        a. setback at least 12 metres from the boundary of land in a residential zone and screened by a 5 metre wide buffer
        densely planted with trees and shrubs including species from 1 metre to 8 metres in height; or
        b. located internally to the arrangement of buildings on the site; and
        c. not used between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:30am the following day.
The proposed swimming pool is not setback 12 metres from the boundary of the adjoining
land in a residential zone nor located internally to the arrangement of buildings on the site.

Information required
The location of the pool amended so as to comply with Acceptable Outcome AO21.1 of the Medium Density Residential
Zone Code.

Response.
The requirement for swimming pools to be located centrally or setback 12m from the boundary is an Acceptable
Outcome only of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code. The proposal involves a swimming pool and deck area
setback 5.8m from the south east property boundary. In order to address the relevant corresponding performance
outcome PO21, an Acoustic Report has been prepared by Decibell Consulting (Refer to Attachment E). This report
identifies the potential impact on adjoining residential use and provides recommendations that will ensure the acoustic