2022 04 11 RFI further response - Stockwell · MCU21/0146

    3.   There needs to be some two storey sections preferably at the ends of Block A and Block B to assist in
         reducing the scale of the buildings that face the street. (PO 18 allows for building height of up to 3
         storeys and 12mtrs, the proposal is considered consistent with this code)

    4. The basement should be reduced by 2 to 4 cars between block A and block B where it kinks in plan to
       permit some serious deep landscaping between these blocks. (Buildings A and B have been
       separated to increase articulation allowing increased deep plant between and also alongside
       Building B near the entry)

    5.   The aesthetics of Block C at the entrance – see perspective is underwhelming; it could be improved by
         planting up the roof over the bin store plus a better architectural composition plus taller landscape
         along the external wall of the bin store flanking the car park. (Refer to Architectural drawing DA005 D
         – planter boxes have been included above the bin store as requested)

    6.   The visitor car park needs screening from the side habitable rooms in block B, the lights from the cars
         will destroy the internal amenity particularly in the evening, there needs to be a wider separation and
         more heavy landscape screening. (Refer to response in Item 4)

    7.   The vertical end elevations that read as 3 storey in the one colour pallet could be improved by
         distinguishing the base storey with a different colour or material. (Refer to updated architectural
         package – increased material interest and elements have addressed creating substantial building
         articulation)

    8.   The study in Unit 1C should be conditioned as not being able to be used as a bedroom because of
         insufficient light and ventilation. (Refer to response in Item 3)

    9.   The lobby space outside the elevator needs to be wider. (Lobby space is compliant with Australian
         Standards and National Construction Code requirements)

    10. The corridors should be naturally ventilated at each end. (Ventilation will be included in detailed
        design)

    11. There is no demonstrated water collection off the rooves nor is there any solar collectors to reduce
        energy loads, particularly for residents common light and power and pool use. (Refer to civil pack
        previously provided. Compliant water capture will be included)

    12. Mature landscape from the start will need to be conditioned as you see the building bulk has been
        visually reduced by photoshopping the trees over the elevations and without mature landscaping from
        day one the elevations will look terrible. (Refer to Landscape Architectural pack – appropriate
        species, maturation and ground treatments have been proposed to enable maximum vegetation
        take up and survival)

    13. Because of the overbearing size of the blocks the colour pallet will be critical and should be in
        sympathetic bush tones (Refer to response in Item 1)

Further to the above, I have not done a detailed assessment of the technical scheme parameters of the
amended plans (site cover, plot ratio etc). In this regard, it is important to note that we expect the
development to comply with the relevant provisions including the requirement for:

One in three multiple dwelling units: (Refer to response in Item 8)


          1. is accessible by a safe, continuous and step free path of travel from the street entrance of the
             property or from a car parking space;
          2. has a step-free entrance door with opening width of at least 820 millimetres; and
          3. contains a bathroom on the entry level.