Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU20 0021 [As Published]

               It is noted the applicant provided a stormwater management plan for the development.
               Council is not supportive of filling of the site and pools in the front setback that results in pool
               fencing being visible from the streetscape perspective. It is recommended a condition be
               included requiring the front setback area to be constructed and comprise landscaping in such a
               way that the required pool fencing is not visible from the streetscape.
               No other concerns are raised in relation to the above specific outcome.
               Access Easement
               A single central shared driveway is proposed to service both proposed duplexes. The proposed
               access driveway overlaps both subject lots of land and an easement is proposed in order to
               provide lawful access to the garage and parking areas at the rear of the site (figure 11).




                                             Figure 11 – Proposed Access Easement
               The proposed shared access arrangement is considered a positive outcome for the development
               and use of the land. The proposed access easement is supported.
               Engineering
               Carparking
               The proposal includes parking for the units and 2 visitor spaces at the rear. The spaces are
               proposed as:
                          i.    tandem parking spaces within the garage (1 large car and 1 small car) for Units 1
                                and 4, and
                         ii.    2 separate garages (1 large car and 1 small car) for units 2 and 3
               The dimensions for the garages for units 2 and 3 and the visitor spaces comply with the relevant
               Australian Standard (AS/NZS2890.1:2004).
               It is noted that the overall internal depth of the garage for the tandem spaces for units 1 and 4 is
               10.13m which is slightly less than that required by AS/NZS2890.1:2004 (5.4m for a large car and
               5.0m for a small car). This will require minor design changes prior to the issue of a building
               permit. Relevant conditions have been included in the recommendation.
               Access and frontage works
               The proposal includes a shared access driveway and reciprocal access easements. The
               proposed layout provides for passing and storage within the site without the need for vehicles to
               “hold” or wait across the footpath at the entrance to the site. It is noted that Council’s recent
               improvements to Hilton Terrace included the relocation of a stormwater inlet pit further to the east
               so it is now clear of the proposed access driveway
               It was apparent from a site inspection that the existing 1.2m wide footpath is aged, has
               inconsistent levels and has some cracking. It is also noted that damage may occur during the
               construction process and the removal of existing crossovers. It is noted that the footpath to the
               east and west of the site is also 1.2m wide. It is noted that the current verge width is relatively
               narrow and it is unlikely that the recommended pathway width for the road category can be
               achieved without impacting on services and street trees. The minimum width shown on Council’s
               standard drawings is 1.5m and it is considered reasonable to require 1.5m in this instance. A
               condition for the replacement of the footpath with a minimum width of 1.5m has been included.
               Stormwater

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