2015-08-18 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  18 AUGUST 2015


Construction of these rooms above the existing terrace should require minimal vegetation
disturbance, with existing dense screening vegetation able to be maintained and enhanced
with new plantings. As indicated in the section drawings in Figures 5 & 8, the encroachment
sits below the height of the roofline at the complying setback and does not result in the loss
of views for residents at the rear. The reduced rear setback is supported, with conditions
recommended relating to the existing vegetation and new landscaping requirements.
Land Use, Works and Overlay Provisions
The following codes which regulate land use and design are most applicable to this
application:
    Residential Uses Code
   Landscaping Code
   Engineering Works Codes
   Natural Hazards Overlay Code
The application has been assessed against each of the above applicable codes and
complies, or can be conditioned to comply with each. The critical issue of slope stability is
discussed further below.
   Slope Stability
The site is within a Landslide Hazard Area identified on the Natural Hazards Overlay
mapping. The soil is sand and slopes very steeply toward the rear of the block. Limited new
excavation and groundwork is indicated on the proposal plans, however, a precautionary
approach to any such work is important to avoid landslip or disturbance of existing
structures. Council’s Operational Works Coordinator recommends a number of conditions
requiring a Geotechnical Engineer’s design and supervision of the works, condition surveys
of existing structures and prohibition of vibratory earthwork equipment.

4.   CONSULTATION
4.1. IDAS Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
   Development Engineer
Their comments form part of this report.
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009. 2 properly made submissions were received. The following
table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.


 Issues                                    Comments
 The height of the development             The new additions mostly comply with the height
 doesn’t comply and is a blight on the     limit, with only minor relaxations sought - the
 landscape. It will obstruct views and     primary being a 2m x 2m lift shaft. The building is
 isn't in keeping with the surrounds.      otherwise well articulated and its design responds to
                                           the site’s steep slope.




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