Planning Report - Food and Drink Outlet

Setbacks

AO13.1

The southern side of Hastings Street, east of Noosa Drive

(a)       2 metres, average 4 metres from the front boundary to Hastings Street and Noosa Drive for
          the ground floor and second storey;

(b)       10 metres from the front boundary to Hastings Street and Noosa Drive above the
          second storey; and

(c)       6 metres from the front boundary to Morwong Drive.



Commentary

It is clear from the above provisions that development in the Hastings Street precinct should be low
rise of high quality design with a strong relationship to the outdoors and orientated to public spaces.
Finishes should be lightweight and textured creating an interesting built form with a 2m average of
4m setback for the ground and second storeys.

The built form of the proposal fully complies with the relevant provisions for the following reasons:

• The roofed areas are separated by an open central walkway access creating small separate
      structures rather than one bulky structure that is present in other Hastings Street development;

• The large open walkway creates a spacious presentation to the street;

• Building setbacks average greater than 4m in accordance with AO13.

• The structures are not bulky and of a scale consistent with that on adjoining properties and
      Hastings Street. The proposal is less prominent than the Visitor information centre directly
      opposite the site and most other development nearby;

• The new structures provide a clear stepping up of the building,

• The eastern structure is an open-air pergola with a retractable fabric awning providing a
      lightweight look and feel;

• The structures are low rise being a maximum of 3.3m above the existing ground level, a similar
      height to that already approved;

• The outdoor dining area on the roof deck is setback 3m from the Hastings Street boundary with
      the green roof resulting in a significantly vegetated landscaped frontage.

• The dining areas are designed to create an open air dining experience with some areas
      orientated to the public realm.

• Landscaping setbacks along the full frontage contributing to the greenery of Hastings Street. In
      addition, the applicant is proposing to provide a landscaped garden within the road reserve.


RG Strategic                       Town Planning Report – 52 Hastings St, Café Le Monde                 13