2014-07-22 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     22 JULY 2014


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4.     CONCLUSION
Although the adjoining dwelling and a few developments in the surrounding area exceed the
provision for building height in metres and storeys, this is not the predominate character of
the area. Therefore the proposal is not consistent with the character of structures in the area.
The proposal being nearly 10 metres above the natural ground level is not low rise and is
imposing on and has the potential to negatively impact on the adjoining neighbour.
Furthermore, the increased building height is not warranted by the site’s topography, with the
site having a modest slope. There are not sufficient grounds to justify approval despite the
conflict with the planning scheme and therefore the proposal is recommended to be refused.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Community Services                      X   Planning & Infrastructure
     Disaster Management & Public Order          Building & Plumbing Services
     Waste & Environmental Health                DA Planning
     Community Facilities                        Strategic Land Use Planning
     Cultural Facilities                         Asset Design & Investigations
                                                 Asset Planning
                                                 Civil Operations
                                                 Environment

     Executive Office                            Corporate Services
     Community Engagement                        Finance
     Customer Service                            ICT
     Executive Support                           Procurement & Fleet
     Governance                                  Property & Facilities
     Human Resources                             Revenue Services




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