Development Application Part 2 of 2 Report/ Plans - MCU12/0047

Comment: The     proposal complies with the specific outcomes of the Residential Uses Code. Where
probable solutions are not met, an alternative solution demonstrating compliance with the specific
outcome is provided.




LANDSCAPING CODE
A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with the purpose of the Landscaping Code, Traffic
and Parking is included below.


The purpose ofthis code is to ensure:
    a) retains, reinforces and enhances the natural landscape character of the site, streetscape and
       locality;
    b) retains existing vegetation and other natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and cultural
       values;
    c) ensures the revegetation and rehabilitation ofnative wildlife habitat and riparian zones to protect
       and enhance ecological and biodiversity values;
    d) facilitates water management including on-site detention and the efficient infiltration of
        stormwater;
    e) enables the establishment ofappropriate plantings that are ofa scale and density commensurate
       with building height, bulk and scale to buffer development and conflicting land uses;
    f) enhances privacy between dwelling units and accommodation units;
    g) accommodates the outdoor recreation needs ofdwelling occupants; and
    h) provides adequate vegetation treatment to steep slopes and unstable landforms.

Comment: The proposal comprises a minor extension to existing site development and refurbishment of
the existing use. As such full compliance with the Landscaping Code if not possible or applicable. The
proposed works to Lot 1 includes new landscape elements where possible to enhance the site and the
streetscape amenity in accordance with the general intent of the Landscape Code.



ENGINEERING WORKS CODES


DRIVEWAYS AND CARPARKING CODE
A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with the purpose of the Driveways and Carparking
Code is included below.


The purpose ofthis code is to ensure:
    a) Safe and reasonable access to and from vehicle accommodation and standing areas within a
       property and from the public road is provided;
    b) The safety ofpedestrians and cyclists is protected;
    c) Development reduces the reliance on private vehicles and promotes public and non-motorised
       transport options;
    d) Carparking spaces and the associated manoeuvring areas provided are designed to be safe and
       functional and meet the reasonable requirements ofthe particular land use;
    e) Adequate provision is made for the standing, parking, loading and unloading, access and
       manoeuvring ofservice vehicles within the development site;
    f) Development does not adversely impact on existing public parking;