planning report - 20 kauri · MCU23/0109

4.3 Rear setback
The ground floor outdoor terrace and roof over upper-level eave of building 4 is setback between
2.3-2.6 metres and the upper floor is setback 4.7-4.85 metres in lieu of 6 metres as prescribed by
Performance outcome AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential zone code. Therefore, an
assessment against PO12 is provided below.

Building Setback
PO12
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:

     (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including
         provision of visual and acoustic privacy;
     (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
         areas of adjoining premises;
     (c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
     (d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
     (e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area
         at ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
     (f) be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and
     (g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important
         areas such as national parks, waterways and wetlands.

The proposed setback to the rear boundary is minor in nature and considered to fully comply with
PO12 for the following reasons:
     The terrace provides valuable private open space to Building 4 and the roof provides weather
      protection to the users. Given the use of the site and existing vegetation on the adjoining
      property to the south, there is little opportunity for overlooking from this space or noise impacts
      beyond the property boundary to the west, north or south.
     The adjoining property to the west (Kauri Park) is fully vegetated. Tad Pole’s childcare is
      located to the west (16 Lake McDonald Dr), joins this site at the corner. However existing
      vegetation on that site limits viewing from the site into children’s play areas. A boundary fence
      will ensure no overlooking is possible.
     The encroaching terrace structure is a light weight roof, a maximum of 3.2-4m above NGL and
      therefore is not considered imposing or bulky.
     The proposed setback is sufficient distance to provide meaningful landscaping to complement
      the site and sites adjoining to the west.
     The separation is adequate so no negative impacts will occur to the neighbouring vegetation.
     It is consistent with the varied setbacks on the western side of Kauri St. It is noted that setbacks
      to building at No 26 Kauri St (also adjoining Kauri Park) are less than what is proposed on this
      site.
     The relaxation of setback of Building 4 is minor and complements the built form proposed.




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