40 arakoon cres change · 131999.982857.1

The proposed modifications to the existing building do not propose any additional substantial
earthworks, rather provides for more useable areas on the lower levels for use by the long-term
owners.

The predominant character of the area are split level buildings designed to complement the landform
changes and the scale of surrounding vegetation. The cosmetic changes to the building make a
positive contribution to this part of the Low Density Residential zone within Arakoon Crescent, while
maintaining the low density character on the sloping site, consistent with the purpose and overall
outcomes.

Although not meeting the performance outcome, the application is considered to meet the overall
outcomes and in accordance with the delegations of Noosa Council (p.98), a Council planner may
exercise the delegation and approve the changes.

4.3.2    Setbacks
The proposed changes bring part of the two-storey building bulk over the garage allowing for a single
sloping roof design following the contours of the land. Although not meeting the 6m setback
requirement, the design provides for a garage in the location of the existing garage (<0.5m) and
includes a sloping roof form for the second storey, which is a sympathetic design response to the
street. This part of the street at the end of a dead end road, which is set down hill from other houses
on the high side of Arakoon Crescent, resulting in the development not impacting any views of
neighbours.

The design is also consistent with this part of the street which includes garages close to the
boundaries to account for the steep slopes of these downhill sites. The design proposes to remove
the existing unapproved bin store, include a new yellow line to discourage parking and relocate the
existing cabbage tree within the frontage to ensure a vegetated softening to the building bulk
consistent with the relevant outcomes pertaining to setbacks.

The overall side setbacks are improved compared to the existing built form with landscaped
pathways and screening provided to ensure the visual and acoustic privacy of neighbouring
dwellings. The architecturally designed building is appropriately integrated with the existing built form
and consistent with the character of the surrounding area in accordance with the Performance
Outcomes of the Code.

4.3.3    Garages

The relevant Performance Outcomes pertaining to garages seek for these structures to be visually
integrated with the dwelling and avoid dominating the street. The proposed garage replaces the
existing 6m wide double garage and provides for a ‘charred timber cladding’ finish consistent with
the building façade. Together with a new timber batton pivot gate recessed along the western
entrance, the design provides a good architectural response to the narrow frontage, while allowing
for vegetation to be provided along Arakoon Crescent to improve the streetscape appearance.




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