06/2361 - MCU Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex [As Published] · 132006.2361

Proposal Report Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Mubiple housing - Type 2 Dupiex at 25 Grant Street Noosa Heads described as Lot7
on RP 179879 Parish of Weyba
Applicant Bennett Architects & Associates Pty Lid

 

5 The Proposal

As indicated in Section 1 of this report, this application proposes the construction of Multiple
Housing - Type 2 Duplex.

The material change of use of premises is code assessable development under the 2006 Noosa
Plan. Bennett Architects & Associates Pty Ltd have prepared proposal plans for the development,
which are included in Appendix C.

5.1 Building Design and Siting

The proposed Duplex dwelling comprises 2 x 2 bedroom units located in a two storey, 8.5 metre high
building that steps down the slope of the site. One unit is located on each floor of the development
with two lock- up garages and visitor carparking provided at the front of the site. A main pedestrian
entry is provided along the northwestern boundary which leads to two separate entrances for the
units.

Unit 2 is located on the upper level of the development and is at a similar level to the Grant Street
toad formation. A landscaped pool terrace is located to the front of the site adjoining the public areas
of the site such as the parking areas. This area steps down to a further terrace area and leads to the
living and dining areas of the unit which have and northern aspect. The second bedroom is located to
the rear of the site and overlooks adjoining public parkland. The unit has two substantial terrace areas
that are accessed by the living and bedroom areas. A small balcony is provided along the southern
boundary directly off the central kitchen area.

Unit 1 is located directly beneath Unit 2 with pedestrian access via the pathway along the northern
boundary. The unit is of a similar configuration to Unit 2 except has the pool area located to the rear
of the site.

Water tanks are located underneath the rear of the building.

The Duplex has been designed to maximise privacy for the individual units whilst maintaining the
good solar orientation to the northern aspect. The basic design consideration for the development
related to the provision of double sided flow through ventilation and open plan living. The building
adopts a contemporary design and proposes to utilise a range of high quality materials and finishes
which include:

« Painted rendered masonry walls;

« Safety glass balustrades;

« Glass panels with timber frames;

« Timber shade screens;

« Timber battens over fixed fiberglass sheeting; and
« Stone feature wall.

The final layout of the units is the result a design and development phase which analysed the
constraints of the site such as the slope and small area of the site.

The applicant participated in a prelodgement meeting with Council where two options were discussed
that proposed retention of three significant trees at the front of the site. These options included:

a) the location of carparking underneath the rear of the building and creation of a three storey
buitdings; and

b) the provision of garages on the front street boundary.

Due to Council's design standards for driveways and the resultant impacts on the height of the
building, staff advised that they did not favour option a). Option b) was also not considered
appropriate by staff due to the perceived impacts on the streetscape. Staff also advised that they did
not have a problem with the reduced rear setback.

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