Martoo Response to Info Request

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      b) do not exceed a building height of —
          iv - 2 Storeys.. – Complies

      b) do not visually dominate the street or surrounding spaces; The area of encroachment is located
         internal to the site and setback from the street and at 0.24m is relatively minor.

      c) preserve the amenity of surrounding land; Proposed height consistent with character of the area.

      d) ensure that development responds to the site topography; Revised plans provide two units that
         are consistent with the character of the area with the height a requirement of minimum floor height
         requirements.

      f) are well articulated with strong horizontal and vertical design elements to provide an interesting
      streetscape and to complement landform changes and landscapes. Revised plans provide a well
      designed development that is consistent with Councils desired character.


Item 4:       Provide plans detailing minimum landscape areas.

Applicant’s Response to Item 4: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design that detail
compliance with landscape requirements.


Item 5:       Provide plans that that address bulk and architectural scale.

Applicant’s Response to Item 5: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design that detail
compliance with boundary setbacks and additional architectural treatments including window, wall and
roof treatments. The revised plans provide a significant improvement to the original plans presenting
two different units on the site.


Item 6:       Provide plans that address side boundary setbacks.

Applicant’s Response to Item 6: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design that detail
compliance with side boundary setbacks.


Item 7:       Provide plans that detail 600mm eaves and 5 degree roof pitch

Applicant’s Response to Item 7: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design that detail
compliance with eaves to 75% of the building and a roof pitch of 7 % and 22% for the units.


Item 8:       Provide plans that demonstrate on site manoeuvering.

Applicant’s Response to Item 8: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design that detail
on site manoeuvering.


Item 9:       Provide preliminary design plans for earthworks, stormwater and access and carparking.

Applicant’s Response to Item 9: Please refer to amended plans prepared by SCG Engineers that detail
stormwater, access and parking.


The applicant considers that he has now responded to Council’s information request. The Decision Making
Period has therefore commenced and we request that your Council proceeds with its assessment of the
application as soon as possible in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.