Town Planning Report

 Table 6.3.3.3—High Density Residential Zone Code
 Performance outcomes                                                      Acceptable outcomes                                                   Response
 PO9                                                                       AO9.1                                                                 Performance Outcome
 Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:                       Buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary          Front
      (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site     setbacks:                                                             The following minimum setbacks are achieved to the front of the site:
           and adjoining premises, including provision of visual and            (d) for frontages:                                                        Ground Level – 8.6m
           acoustic privacy;                                                             i.   first and second storeys— 6 metres                          Level 1 – 7.3m
      (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of                       ii.   third storey and thereafter—10 metres                       Level 2 – 7.3m
           private open space or habitable areas of adjoining                   (e) Side boundaries—
           premises;                                                                     i.   1.5 metre setback up to 4.5 metres height;         The front setback for the two lower levels comply with the
      (c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;                           ii.   2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5        prescribed setback of AO9.1. The upper level achieves a setback of
      (d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer                                  metres height; and                                 7.3m to the outer projections and 9.9m to the wall triggering
           development;                                                                iii.   2 metres plus 500 millimetres for every 3 metres   assessment against PO9.
      (e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between                              above 7.5 metres height or part thereof
           buildings including adequate area at ground level for                (f) Rear boundary                                                The front setback is therefore seen to align with the requirements of
           landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;                 i.   first and second storeys—6 metres                  PO9 as follows:
      (f) be consistent with the predominant character of the                           ii.   third storey and thereafter— 8 metres                       The setback maintains privacy for future residents through
           surrounding area; and                                                                                                                           the provision of screening elements within the front
      (g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on                                                                                       elevation. The setback of 9.9m to the wall provides a
           ecologically important areas such as national parks,                                                                                            suitable setback to the street to ensure retained privacy for
           waterways and wetlands.                                                                                                                         the existing dwellings located across Elanda Street.
                                                                                                                                                          Existing buildings within the street exhibit similar setbacks
                                                                                                                                                           to those proposed as part of this application. 61 Elanda
                                                                                                                                                           Street is identified with a consistent 6m setback for each
                                                                                                                                                           level. A setback of 9.9m is achieved to upper level walls,
                                                                                                                                                           providing additional separation from the front boundary
                                                                                                                                                           and providing a notable step in the building form. The
                                                                                                                                                           setbacks and design of the building is therefore seen to
                                                                                                                                                           align with the prevailing built form and character of the
                                                                                                                                                           street.
                                                                                                                                                          The setbacks allow for the provision of the front stair case
                                                                                                                                                           elements which form a design feature within the front
                                                                                                                                                           elevation. This element creates visual interest within front
                                                                                                                                                           elevation positively contributes to the visual aesthetics of
                                                                                                                                                           the street.
                                                                                                                                                          The setbacks of the upper level does not impact on existing
                                                                                                                                                           vegetation within the site.




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