Covering Letter

           the proposed site cover of both storeys does not exceed 40%;

           at least 20% of the site is provided as soft landscaping and the layout
           provides sufficient space for a 5m landscape buffer to the rear
           boundary;

           the majority of the roof has a 5 degree pitch and the eaves are
           600mm deep;

           the site is connected to the reticulated water and sewer networks;

           no significant vegetation will be removed from the site;

           at least one (1) car parking space is provided on site;

           the proposed development has been designed to minimise any
           potential impacts on the amenity of adjoining residents;

           only one kitchen and laundry are proposed; and

           the application is supported by a site specific geo-technical report
           prepared by a registered professional engineer.


As mentioned above, there are some small sections of the building that encroach
into the preferred setbacks and these are discussed below.

Front Setback
As mentioned above, the garage is setback 5.3m from the front property
boundary. Although this setback does not achieve the minimum 6m sought by
the Code, it is consistent with the overarching Specific Outcome for the
following reasons:

           drawing 5456 A-02 shows that the garage is setback behind those on
           both the adjoining properties. In this respect, it is relevant to note that
           the property to the north is setback 2.54m from Seaview Terrace while
           that to the south is setback 4.34m; and

           the dwelling approved on the site in 2005 had a 2.6m from Seaview
           Terrace.

Overall, it is considered that the proposed setback is consistent with the
character of the local area.

Side Setbacks
In accordance with the Queensland Development Code (QDC), the proposed
garage has a zero setback to the northern side boundary. Drawing 5456 A-01
shows that the garage has a maximum length of 6.6m but the front 3.6m directly
abuts the garage on the adjoining property, which also has a zero boundary


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