Response to Outstanding Issues - 25-27 Toolar St · MCU21/0083

    •      The protection of interior spaces from sun and rain is diminished and would require the need
           for further mechanical cooling to achieve the same climatic comfort;

    •      The front façade will be substantially flat with little articulation or interest; and

    •      The upper-level balconies will become substantially unusable with a depth of 1.4m being barely
           wide enough to accommodate an abled bodied person seated along one side of a small table
           and have the appearance of being a ‘token’ outdoor space rather than a usable, comfortable
           space for residents to enjoy. The balconies at this size would not accommodate persons with a
           disability or who rely on a mobility aid.




Figure 5      Building components removed from 6m setback


 The applicant has demonstrated the intent for this development is to provide dwellings with user
 comfort and amenity in mind and maintains that a condition to remove the minor building elements
 within the standard setback would achieve compliance but degrade the good design elements
 employed throughout the proposal.




Development Pattern

The existing streetscape has only recently begun to be redeveloped in a way that is consistent with the
density intended by the medium density residential zone.

There is currently, very little development that can be considered to be “the development pattern” of the
medium density residential zone in this street.

The applicant has undertaken a streetscape analysis and developed a render that places the proposed
development into the actual streetscape (refer Attachment C). A character analysis demonstrates that
the character of the proposed development is consistent with the character of the existing street. The
main difference that can be observed in the streetscapes is the dominant colour of the existing buildings

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