Planning Statement (002)

     No dramatic changes to the built form. A new fire stair is proposed along the eastern side of
     the building which does not dramatically change the building as it is has been designed to
     taper along the eastern façade to a landscaped terrace. The fire stair slightly increases site
     cover however the building is still under site cover requirements. The fire stair is setback
     1.7metres off the site boundary and complies with side setback provisions of the scheme.

     (d) changes the ability of the proposed development to operate as intended;

     The fire stair ensures compliance with fire regulations and does not change the approved use
     of the site.

     (e) removes a component that is integral to the operation of the development;

     Does not remove a component that is integral to the operation of the development.

     (f) significantly impacts on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing traffic to
     the site;

     Changes relate to the external appearance of the building and do not alter parking, access or
     traffic flows

     (g) introduces new impacts or increase the severity of known impacts;

     The changes to the pool and garden beds are mainly cosmetic and do not alter building form
     or use. As previously detailed the fire services have required an additional means of egress
     from the basement which has resulted in the provision of a fire stair on the eastern wall of the
     building. The fire stair has been designed to reflect the area required for the stairway which
     results in a sloping roof form that extends to a rear garden terrace. The stair is to be clad with
     aluminium battens to provide interest to the stairwell.

     It is noted that the adjoining premises to the east (Regatta Unit Complex) lodged a
     submission in response to public notification of the proposal. The grounds of the submission
     included:

             overlooking
             overshadowing
             building bulk
             vehicle noise
             construction times

     The proposed changes have been considered with regard to the issues raised by the
     submitter and the following is noted:

             the changes do not change the approved decks or window location and therefore
              viewlines are not altered
             the changes will not impact on shadow lines
             the changed fire stair is located at ground level, complies with side boundary
              setbacks, is articulated, utilises different building materials and does not affect view
              lines.
             The proposed changes do not alter the existing driveway and therefore do not affect
              vehicle noise.
             The proposed changes do not impact on construction times.

The proposed change to the existing approval are considered to meet the requirements detailed
under the Planning Act and the Development Assessment Rules for a Minor Change and will not
result in a substantially development.

The proposed changes are considered minor changes under the Act.




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