Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0094 [As Published] · MCU24/0094

                        Figure 8 – Architect render of proposed development viewed from Ross Crescent looking east.


               Council’s information request sought further clarification and response regarding PO20 of the Low
               density residential zone code which requires development to be more responsive to the natural
               topography ‘rather than dominating it’. Council noted the potential visibility and bulk of the building
               when viewed from the eastern side (beachfront).
               The Applicant’s response outlined the proposed development’s split level building form and
               incorporation of extensive ‘contained planting’ areas across the facades of the building softened
               the extensive use of ‘off form’ concrete when viewed from publicly accessible areas such as the
               beachfront (See Figure 9). The response to the information request did not include any physical
               changes to the built form.
               It is agreed that the proposed development does include extensive areas of contained planting
               across the building’s facades at all levels and complies with side and rear setbacks and maximum
               building height.
               It is noted that there are a few dwellings (say ~5 dwellings) located within the Webb Road and Park
               Crescent locality (approximately 250 metres to the north of the site) which are a set back from the
               seaward boundary at a comparable distance (see Figure 7) and are visible from the beachfront. In
               comparison however the subject site is located in a more isolated and vegetated area and should
               ensure that built form and landscaping work in conjunction to minimise any visual impact.
               It is still Council’s opinion that portions of the building, particularly the eastern projection may be
               visible from publicly accessible areas ie beachfront and the immediate region.
               The eastern building form and façade does not incorporate colours as encouraged under PO5 and
               AO5 of the Coastal protection and scenic amenity overlay code and AO20.4 of the Low Density
               residential zone code which supports muted earth environmental tones that blend with the natural
               environment. The codes require a colour palette which ranges from green to brown and blue grey.
               The off form ‘cream’ concrete colour (Figure 9) proposed by the applicant conflicts with the above
               codes.




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