09/0325 - MCU - Detached House [As Published] · 132009.325

 

 

Caloundra Building Approvals Pty Ltd

155 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
PO Box 135
GOLDEN BEACH QLD 4551

Phone (07) 54914866
Facsimile (07) 54914877

The plans incorporate a basement carpark with a floor level below the finished ground level. The
attached hydraulic plans provide details of the drainage for both the stormwater and sewerage
plumbing. The basement area is only for the storage of cars and the floor level is approximately 2.3
metres below the driveway height. The hydraulics plan indicate both a sump pump.and back up
pump as well. It is considered that the dual pump system will provide an acceptable solution to the
required outcomes to allow only short term and infrequent flooding to non-habitable areas.

The proposed development will not cause any flooding or drainage issues to adjoining properties;

. The dwelling construction is to be concrete slabs and blockwork walls, which will also include a slab
and truss roof of low pitch to 1 degree. slope. The design is such.to achieve parapet type fascias and

overhangs to the majority of the dwelling with some limited areas of no overhang. These areas are
well incorporated into the design and the roof lines willo not be apparent from the normal visual
aspect. Eaves widths vary with the design and are only marginally under the required 75% of the
perimeter.

The overall design and aspect of the proposal is certainly one of varying lines both horizontally and
vertically to provide a very pleasing amenity;

. The site coverage at ground level is approximately 49% and the upper level approximately 38%. The

ground level coverage is very minimally under the required 50% due to including the pool and spa
area in the calculations, however without these included it complies with the planning scheme
requirements. The upper floor is 34% site cover and 38% cover with the roofed outdoor area. It is
considered that the bulk of the building will not be out of character with the general area, with various
unit developments in the vicinity of the allotment and the building will have quality landscaping to
soften any perceived bulk impact;

The spa height adjoining the northern boundary will be approximately 1.8 metres high with a block
screen wall to 1.6 metres high above the spa and extending 1.0 metre each side of the spa. The
overall length of the high wall will be approximately 5.1 metres. This proposal is to provide privacy for
both the occupants and the adjoining neighbour. The adjoining neighbour has provided a letter of
acceptance for the proposal. The proposal will provide adequate distance between the neighbours
and have minimal impact on the adjoining property;

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. The dwelling has been designed to comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building

Code of Australia; we,

. The overall design of the proposed dwelling has been carefully undertaken over a lengthy period to

achieve a practical solution to the owners requirements and at the same time provide a very _
aesthetically pleasing outcome from the street and neighbourhood. Ground levels externally have
minimal changes to alleviate any drainage issues to adjoining allotments.