Information Request Response

Issue – Plans
The plans are not clear with regard to natural and finished ground levels.


Information Required
1. Submit amended plans that clearly show existing and finished ground RL levels with respect to building height. Show all
RL’s to the highest part of the building.


Response
Please refer to the attached Revised Proposal Plans which have clearly defined and notated all existing and proposed
finished ground levels with respect to building height. RL’s of the proposed highest points are also reflected clearly.


Issue – Building height and design
It is noted that substantial landform changes will occur as a result of this proposal and that the existing embankment
facing Holts Road will be substantially removed. This results in a higher building facing Holts Rd. Acceptable outcome
AO9.1 seeks that buildings do not exceed 10 metres in height. Corresponding Performance outcome PO9 (c) seeks that
buildings do not visually dominate the street or surrounding spaces. It is noted that the building in part exceeds the
maximum height limit and where it exceeds the height limit, that part of the building is located on a prominent corner of
the site, where it is highly visible to Holts Rd and the Bruce
Highway.


Further the entire façade facing Holts Rd presents as a long blank wall facing Holts Rd and the Bruce Highway.
Performance outcome PO20 of the Low Impact Industry zone code seeks that ‘Visual amenity and character surrounding
the major road network is protected and enhanced by providing an interesting built form, appropriate landscaping, safe
and efficient pedestrian movement and minimal advertising signage’.


It is also noted that the proposed buildings are predominately light in colour (particularly where viewed externally) and it
is considered the buildings will not blend into the surrounding landscape or existing buildings. Buildings should consist of
muted/natural colours and textures that blend into the surrounding landscape.


Information Required
2. Provide justification for removing a large section of the embankment (with existing landscaping) that potentially
provides screening to the building where viewed from Holts Rd and the Bruce Highway.
3. Provide amended plans of a building that addresses the above concerns, in particular the façade to Holts Rd.