MCU21.0192 -Applicant's Response to Council's IR

2. Provide a copy of the survey plan which informed the RL levels


Applicant’s Response

Refer to the Revised Architectural Plans prepared by Garland Design enclosed within Attachment 1. RL levels
showing the maximum building height are indicated on plans WD.4.01 and WD.4.02.

Refer to the Detailed Survey prepared by Skyline Surveyors enclosed within Attachment 2 for the survey
details.




Information Required by Council

3. Please address Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 of the Sustainable Building Design code.


Applicant’s Response

Refer to the Revised Architectural Plans prepared by Garland Design enclosed within Attachment 1. Jasmin
Chandler, the Building Designer has provided the following commentary which demonstrates that the revised
design of the proposed duplex complies with Performance Outcome PO8 (and Acceptable Outcome AO8.1):

    (a) orientates buildings and windows to make the most of prevailing winds, natural ventilation and cross
           breezes;

           The proposed duplex has been oriented on the site to best address the irregular allotment shape and
           the natural and topographical constraints of the site. The private open spaces for Unit 1 are located
           on the Western side of the building to enable the primary living areas to make use of the North and
           Eastern aspects of the site. The use and placement of glass stacking sliding doors and louvre windows
           have been included to promote cross flow ventilation and funnel desirable Easterly to Southerly ocean
           breezes through the duplex and main living areas.



    (b) maximises shade to east and west walls;

           The proposed design incorporates a greater roof overhang of 1500mm at the entry and 900mm
           elsewhere, and an overhang of the Level 1 suspended floor is provided along the entirety of the
           South-western facade to shade this wall for a larger portion of the day. A floor to ceiling vertical
           batten screening is included to partially shade the south-western wall.

           The Unit 2 balcony and balcony roof have been positioned to shade the majority of the glazing
           along the North-eastern wall, whilst allowing the Northern (winter sun) in. Retention of the existing
           vegetation to the North-east has been done to assist in shading the North-eastern wall.




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