2019-05-07 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                          7 MAY 2019


The 414m2 use area of the proposed gym use (including mezzanine) requires 20.7 car spaces to
be provided on site, as per the above rate. The onsite carparking arrangement does not comply
with the above code prescribed rate, however this is considered excessive considering the
applicant proposes a maximum of 8 clients on site at any one time.
Councils Traffic consultant has recommended a revised rate of 0.85 spaces per person (including
staff) in lieu of the above. Based on this rate, the maximum proposed 10 persons on site at any
one time (8 clients and 2 staff) requires 8.5 car spaces to be provided on site. The site is
proposed to provide 9 spaces in total, 2 spaces are in a tandem configuration and considered
suitable for staff use only, leaving 7 spaces for client use. The site complies with the revised
recommended rate.
In relation to carparking, conditions are recommended to read as follows:
      Nature and Extent of Approved Use
      3.    Classes must have a minimum 15 minute break between the conclusion of a class
            and the beginning of the next.
      4.    Classes must be limited to no more than 8 clients at any one time.
      5.    The total number of employees on the site at any one time must not exceed 2.
Landscaping
The landscaped area on the site has been significantly reduced since the original development
was constructed. The applicant proposes to reinstate the landscaped area on site in accordance
with the minimum dimensions required by the Landscaping Code (15% of the site area).
In relation to landscaping, the following conditions are recommended:
      Landscaping
      9.    A minimum of 15% of the site must be retained as landscaped area.
      10.   Landscaping of the site is to be carried out in accordance with a Development Permit
            for Operational Works. An application for Operational Works must be submitted to
            Council within 60 business days of the approval date and must be carried out on the
            site within 90 business days of the Operational Works approval date, unless further
            agreed in writing by Council. The landscaped areas must be in accordance with the
            approved site plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP03 Landscaping plants and
            guidelines.
Residential Amenity
The applicant proposes the use of a small speaker system during classes. The applicant submits
the following:
The speaker in use is small in size, is facing away from the front door and it should be noted that
the front doors are kept closed for the duration of the first two classes, opening only half way,
after 7am. The music is kept low so as the clients are able to hear the coach’s voice. Being a
small group personal training and rehabilitation facility, it is important that all clients are able to
hear the coach at all times. Coaches are not amplified in any way, music is at an ambient level.
The nearest residential site is 100 metres away. The proposed gym use has been operating at
the subject site for over 6 months and during this time Council has not received any complaints
with regard to noise.
Whilst it is unlikely the noise generated by the use will impact the amenity enjoyed by those of
the nearby residential estate, a standard amenity condition is recommended to be included.




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