MCU10/2083 Development Application part 2 - Attachment 1 - Town Planning Report & Code Assessment_FINAL_291010

Specific Outcomes                           Probable solutions                         Proposal
landscaped       streetscape      without     500mm; and
increasing perceived building bulk;           d) if detachable or collapsible, are
c) temporary walls or roofs are stored        only used during inclement weather;
when not in use and secured at all          AND
times;                                      S36.2 Roof, walls or other structures do   Complies
d) adequate air movement is available;      not extend beyond the boundaries of        No structure will    extend   past   the
and                                         the premises;                              property boundary.
e) structures do not impede the             AND
movement of pedestrians or vehicles;        S36.3 The outdoor dining area complies     Complies
AND                                         with Planning Scheme Policy PSP14          The outdoor dining area has been
                                            Outdoor Dining.                            designed in accordance with Council’s
                                                                                       policy.

O37 Adequate clearways and head             S37.1 Roof structures over outdoor         Complies
clearance are provided to allow safe        dining areas have a minimum clearance      The roof structures over the outdoor
movement of users of the premises.          height of 2.1m.                            dining areas exceed the minimum
                                                                                       clearance height of 2.1m.


Comment: The proposed development is able to comply with all the Probable Solutions for the
Business Use Code.


LANDSCAPING CODE
A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with the purpose of the Landscaping Code,
Traffic and Parking is included below.

The purpose of this code is to ensure:

     a) retains, reinforces and enhances the natural landscape character of the site, streetscape and
        locality;
     b) retains existing vegetation and other natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and
        cultural values;
     c) ensures the revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian zones to
        protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity values;
     d) facilitates water management including on-site detention and the efficient infiltration of
        stormwater;
     e) enables the establishment of appropriate plantings that are of a scale and density
        commensurate with building height, bulk and scale to buffer development and conflicting land
        uses;
     f) enhances privacy between dwelling units and accommodation units;
     g) accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of dwelling occupants; and
     h) provides adequate vegetation treatment to steep slopes and unstable landforms.

Comment: The proposal will achieve compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions
of the Landscaping Code as follows:-

    The Landscaping Code requires a minimum landscaped area of 10% of the site. The proposal
     achieves 917m2 (23.7%) of the subject site as landscaped area with 380m2 (9.8%) as soft
     landscaping, 147m2 (3.8%) as landscaped bio-retention/rain garden area and 390m2 (10.1%) as
     hardscape, exceeding the minimum landscape requirements. Landscaped areas include street
     frontages, central carpark area, tenancy frontages and side/rear boundaries.
    Retention of significant vegetation in the road reserve frontage and the periphery of the car park
     area minimising impact on the existing character of precinct.
    Provision of landscape buffers to adjoining residential properties.
    Provision of shade trees within the proposed carpark area.
    Incorporation of water sensitive design initiatives.