Meeting minutes

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                    11 JULY 2023


    5.3.   DBW21/0216 - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS FOR A DWELLING HOUSE
           AT 60 SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH

           Committee Recommendation
           Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
           Seconded:         Cr Tom Wegener
           That Council note the report by the Graduate Development Planner to the Planning
           and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No.
           DBW21/0216 for a Development Permit for Building Works – Dwelling House
           situated at 60 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach and:

           A.    Refuse the application for the following reasons:

                1.   The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO7.1 and
                corresponding Performance Outcome PO7 of the Low Density Residential Zone
                Code as it:
                      i. Is proposed to exceed 8 metres in building height from finished ground
                      level;
                      ii. Will visually dominate the surrounding area; and
                      iii. Has the potential to obstruct views and cause overshadowing of
                      dwellings within proximity of the site.

                2.   The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 and
                corresponding Performance Outcome PO8 of the Low Density Residential Zone
                Code as it:
                      i. Exceeds site cover requirements of 50% for one storey and 30% for the
                      other storey or 40% for both storeys;
                      ii. Is not of a scale that is compatible with surrounding development;
                      iii. Has not included the opportunity for soft landscaping between buildings;
                      and
                      iv. Presents an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties.

                3.   The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO9.3 and
                corresponding Performance Outcome PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone
                Code as:
                      i. The northern side boundary setback does not comply with minimum side
                      setback requirements;
                      ii. The built to boundary garage and bin structures do not comply with
                      minimum side setback requirements;
                      iii. Will impact on the visual and acoustic amenity of adjoining premises;
                      iv. Has the capacity to cause issues of overlooking of private open space
                      of adjoining premises; and
                      v. Does not provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses.

                4. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO16.3 and
                corresponding Performance Outcome PO16 of the Low Density Residential Zone
                Code as the proposed rooftop terrace will have the potential to obstruct views of
                dwellings within proximity of the site and create issues of overlooking to
                neighbouring properties. the privacy walls associated with the proposed roof top
                terrace will also create excessive bulk to neighbouring properties.

           B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act
           2016.
                                                                       Carried unanimously.