07/1447 - MCU - Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex [As Published] · 132007.1447

Proposal Report Proposed Amalgamation of Lots and Boundary Realignment and Material Change of Use of Premises for Four (4) Multiple housing - Type

Appficane:

2 Duplex at 29 to 37 Grant Street, Noosa Heads described as Lots ! to 5 on SP179879, Parish of Weyba
Res Bella Pry Ltd

 

metre setback to the secondary street frontage of Banksia Avenue due to the constraints that two
road frontages and the slope of the site create for the development.

The duplexes proposed on Lots 1 and Lot 4 also seek relaxation of the setback provisions for several
small awnings.

The proposal and reduced setbacks are considered to comply with the Specific Outcome as detailed
below:

Setbacks

08 Buildings and other structures are appropriately designed and sited to—

a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic amenity
of adjoining and nearby properties;

The proposed awnings are amenity features that are desirable elements of the building form.
These awnings provide additional articulation to the building and have not impact on the
surrounding area. The reduced setback to Banksia Avenue also has no impact on the sewerage
pump station opposite the site.

b) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the proposed building;
Existing vegetation will be retained where possible.

c) allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings;
The reduced setbacks relate to awnings that will not affect landscaping between buildings.
Landscaped areas between the buildings are able to be provided.

d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the
street;
The reduced setback to Banksia Avenue will not be readily visible due to the slope of the site.

e) protect public safety and property within erosion prone areas by ensuring such areas are
maintained largely free of development; and
Not applicable

f) protect the natural character and visual amenity of coastal areas and watercourses.
The proposed development is consistent with the desired character of the area and does not
impact on the character of the area.

6.1.2 Semi —attached Housing zone
The proposal complies with the requirements of the Semi- attached Housing zone with each unit
having a defined entrance, varied roof forms and length of wall and providing articulated facades.

6.1.3 Residential Uses Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Residential Uses Code and is
considered to meet the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Code. With regard to
location of garages the applicant is proposing to provide 4 covered carparking spaces on site. Due to
the location of the garages each unit is able to provide two visitor spaces in tandem with the main
garage, This arrangement maintains the residential amenity of the area and reduces the impact of
hard paved areas to the streetscape.

6.1.4 Landscaping Code

A separate application for Operational Works will be lodged with Council. The building designer
indicates that the landscaped open space has been provided in accordance with the Landscaping
Code.

6.1.5 Engineering Codes

A separate application for Operational Works - Engineering works will be lodged with Council and
appropriate conditions can be included as part of any approval.

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