Planning Report - MCU23 0008 [As Published] · MCU23/0008

               The proposed building intrudes into the 6 metre front setback to Rufous Street with a 4.5 metres
               detailed for this frontage. The proposal also falls short of the 3m setback for other boundaries with
               the roof overhang extending to withing 2.4 metres of the boundary.
               These setbacks are reasonable given the site has 2 road frontages and the wide road reserve to
               Rufous Street. The proposed setbacks also achieve adequate separation for the adjoining land
               uses which include the Telstra building and the new community facility with its extensive open
               space.
               Length of Elevation

                Performance Outcome                                Acceptable Outcome
                PO12                                               AO12.2
                Buildings and other structures present a high      Elevations are no longer than 15 metres
                quality design with building elements and          without articulation of at least 0.75 metres and
                forms that:                                        present changes in textures and materials to
                         a) are consistent with the bulk and       break up building facades.
                             scale of buildings on adjoining
                             and nearby land;
                         b) break down the facade into finer
                             scaled components;
                         c) provide strong visual relationships
                             to public open space in the
                             vicinity;
                         d) create pedestrian scale and visual
                             interest;
                         e) present subtle changes in
                             colours, textures and materials to
                             break up the building facades;
                         f) integrate signage with the
                             building design; and
                         g) integrate landscaping into the
                             building design and car parking
                             areas.


               The proposal is generally of a satisfactory design, being consistent with the bulk and scale of
               nearby buildings and incorporating sufficient variation to its façade to achieve some interest. The
               proposed building while not being as a high design standard as the surrounding community
               buildings has the ability to be screened through wide landscape setbacks. While the proposed
               building includes some lengthy elevations, the building facades are sufficiently articulated through
               the inclusion of balcony areas and variation in materials.
               Landscape Setbacks

                Performance Outcome                                Acceptable Outcome
                PO16                                               AO16
                Sufficient landscaped areas are provided to:       The minimum area required for providing
                         a) enhance the visual amenity and         landscaping is no less than 10% of the
                             natural landscape character of the    site area with the following minimum
                             area, streetscape and local area;     dimensions:
                         b) retain existing native                          a) 3 metres width along boundaries
                             vegetation and enhance buffer                      adjoining the road frontage;
                             areas around property                          b) 1 metre width along boundaries
                             boundaries;                                        adjoining a property in any zone
                         c) suit the relative size and nature of                other than the Innovation Zone.
                             the development and its setting;




Document Set ID: 22758007
Version: 9, Version Date: 12/03/2024