2018-07-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      10 JULY 2018


Based on the total tenancy use area of 105.6m2 (including mezzanine), 6 spaces would be
required for the proposed use. This rate is considered excessive considering the applicant
proposes to operate one class at a time of a maximum of 6 clients, mostly outside of industry
trading hours, and one on one training between the hours of 9:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Based on the rate of 1 space per 3 persons capable of being entertained at any one time the
existing 2 spaces will provide sufficient carparking availability for the maximum number of clients
of the proposed gym. Furthermore, the overall shared parking apron (20 spaces) will provide
suitable carparking availability for the proposed gym and existing tenancies of the site. It is noted
that some gym members are also expected to walk or cycle to the gym.
The shared carparking arrangement of the 6 unit industrial development provides sufficient
carparking for the users of the proposed business, providing class numbers are limited to no
more than 6 clients and 1 trainer.
Residential Amenity
Due to the proximity of the site to nearby residential land uses and nature of the proposed gym,
potential noise impacts on the amenity enjoyed by residents of the nearby Bushlands residential
estate was investigated (figure 4).




                          Figure 4 – Proximity to nearby residential dwellings
The proposed gym use has been operating at the subject site for over a year and during this time
Council has not received any complaints with regard to noise.
In accordance with the proposed operating hours, Council officers conducted a site visit at the
nearby Bushlands residential area and adjoining Open Space Conservation land to the west of
the site. No noise was audible during the site visit.
Given the proposed class size of 6 clients and the nature of the proposed gym model, it is
unlikely the use will detrimentally affect the amenity enjoyed by nearby residents.
Mezzanine Floor
The existing mezzanine floor was established onsite without the necessary development
approval. The 18m² mezzanine floor provides storage for and is ancillary to the proposed use,
and is unlikely to generate further carparking demand. Providing the existing mezzanine floor is
not expanded and remains generally in accordance with the submitted plans, it is recommended
for approval. The applicant has been advised that a Development Permit for Building Works is
required for the mezzanine floor and a condition is recommended to appropriately address this.

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