RFI - Attachment 2 - Architectural Statement

Proposed Side Setbacks:
2.4m approx.
1.5 for the front pedestrian sun shade.

Front and Rear Setbacks:
6m.

Site Cover:
40% at 223m2.

Private Open Space:
GF - 163.3m2 / FF 156m2.

Plot ratio:
0.4:1 - Ground Floor 111.8m2 / First Floor 113.8m2 (Total 225.8m2).

Eaves:
Eaves to 100% first floor;
- 600mm deep eaves to the East and Western facades.
- Deeper eaves to North and south.

COUNCIL CONCERNS / ARCHITECTS RESPONSE:

In relation to the applicable codes; Noosaville Local Plan Code, Medium Density Residential
Zone Code, Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code and All Works Codes, the following
concerned noted by Council have been addressed accordingly.

Issue - Design:

We have opted for a traditional eave scenario (600mm deep along the entire East and West
and much deeper eaves to the North and South). These eaves, which will have a white
fascia, and a light timber soffit, meet the definition of ‘edges of a roof that overhang the face
of the wall’.

For the purpose of providing privacy to both the residents and surrounding neighbours, and
due to the thermal value let along articulation they will provide, we have retained the
sunshades, which are fixed to supporting white out-riggers, along the East and Western
elevations.
While we recognise they are within the setback, we note that they are in-set from the outer
most edge of the eave, so in our opinion do not pose a threat.

The new eaves alleviate the visual impact of ‘boxiness’ and provide a bright, open feel to the
front balconies. The street elevation now feels very light in appearance, and removes the
impression of a parapet. A visible roof pitch of 5 degrees is clearly visible from the street and
the park.

With a unique combination of white weatherboards, perforated aluminium balustrades, white
outriggers and semi-transparent sun-shades, white fascias and a light timber soffit which sits
over a textured off-form concrete wall below, the facade in general includes a high variety of
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