06/2361 - Response to information request issued 21/11/06 [As Published] · 132006.2361

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With regard to the roof line and the requirement to provide variation it is noted that the main
portion of building is located down the slope of the site and not visible from the Grant Street
frontage. As such the roof line is not visible to the street. The applicant indicates that a sweeping
roof form is proposed that appropriately reflects the contours of the site.

Further that due to the configuration of the units that is one per each floor and on top of each
other, a variation in the roof line will not further define the individual units.

As indicated previously the northern elevation of the building under the roof line is transparent and
provides variation and interest to the roof and northern fagade.

Overall the roof line will not be visible and there is sufficient visual interest in the building by means
of decks and materials to define and add to the amenity of the area.

The proposal is considered to comply with the specific outcome as follows:

a) contribute positively to the streetscape character by addressing the street and adding
visual interest through stepping the front fagade;

As indicated previously the building has been designed with reference to the topographical

constraints that being the slope and the width of the footpath. As demonstrated by the

additional perspective sketches provided only a minor portion of the building is visible to the

street and there is the ability for landscaping to be provided across the frontage of the site.

b) have a bulk and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or detract
from the visual amenity of adjoining properties;
As above.

°) present as a small building of a domestic scale within a landscaped setting;

The proposal complies with the required scheme provisions with regard to site cover and
gross floor area. The building has a residential character that is consistent with development
that has occurred in the area.

d) present well articulated fagades where garages or carports are not the dominant
visual element when viewed from the street; and
As indicated previously the applicant considered a number of different options with regard to
the location of carparking. The previous options were not considered acceptable by Council
staff and the present design has been developed as a result of these initial discussions with
staff. The garages are located at the front of the site however due to the slope there is no real
alternative location on site given the topography, slope, orientation, depth and area of the
site. The garages have been integrated into the design of the building through the use of the
same roof form and similar materials.

As above

Amended plans are submitted that provide a reduction in the height of the northern fence.

The applicant proposes a stone feature wall adjacent to the front garages. The proposal
complies with the specific outcome as detailed below:

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