Response to Further Information · MCU19/0055

    3.   Please replace the Foxtail Palms with a local native species in accordance with PSP 3 (Bangalow Palms
         would be acceptable but other suitable local tree species would be preferred.)

RESPONSE
Please see the attached updated Landscaping Plan prepared by Studio8 Concept and Design (Attachment 2),
which replaces Foxtail Palms with Bangalow Palms.



    4.   Please provide a mix of external finishes/materials to the development with particular attention to the
         southern and northern facades.

RESPONSE
As discussed with assessing officer Glen Conforti, the development contains a highly articulated building façade
to Hill Street (south-east), Pacific Avenue (north-east), as well as the side boundary (south-west). It was
discussed that the Council’s primary concern pertained to the treatment of the side boundary (north-west).

Please refer to Sheet 07 of the amended architectural plans prepared by Icon Building Design (Attachment 1),
which proses an additional extrusion to provide further vertical and horizontal articulation to the building
façade. It is noted that the additional extrusion remains compliant with the side boundary setbacks.




Figure 1 Amended North-West Elevation (Source: Icon Building Design)




    5.   Provide sight distances assessment for the access driveway to Hill Street and identify any necessary
         works within the road verge and/or amendment to the plans to comply with Section 3.2.4 of
         Australian Standard AS2890.1. Update plans accordingly.

RESPONSE
Please refer to the Sight Distance Report prepared by Structures Engineering Design (Attachment 3). As
outlined within the report, the proposed driveways are not located within the prohibited distances to
intersections. The provided correspondence identifies that there are no obstructions to sight distance from
either driveway, with the exception of a strand of trees located on the eastern corner of the subject site, which
are required to be removed to ensure safe entry and exit of the site in accordance with the requirements of
AS2890.1.