ltr_Response to Council IR_Final 190430

Figure 1 – Roof characteristics (8 metres is annotated as a dotted line)




                                                                       8 Metres


Source: Cox Architecture

As annotated, the component of roof over the lift and the lift lobby extends above the 8 metre height
limit. The extension beyond the 8m height limit has been reviewed in detail and every effort to
minimise this has been made.
We also note that the previous scheme was deficient in addressing equitable access to the rooftop
and office suites located on the upper floor. The provision of a lift provides equitable access to the
building and the roof over the lift is necessary for the provision of the passenger lift.
This overrun has no impact on the local amenity as it will not visible from either Heron Street or
Kingfisher Drive. It equates only to a minor percentage of the overall roof structure, with 91.6% of the
roof, under the 8m height limit. The proposal is proportionate and appropriate for the setting.



      Item 4: Minimise roofed areas on the roof terrace and roof areas greater than 8m
              above the NGL.

Response:
As outlined in response to item 3 above, the extent of the roof structure that extends beyond the 8m
building height limit relates only to the lift overrun and lift lobby area. The protrusion beyond 8m has
been reviewed in detail and every effort has been made to minimise the extent of this roof structure,
noting that it is a minor component when considering the building as a whole.
The roof terrace does not include ‘roofed areas.’ The roof terrace is not defined as a storey as it is
open air and does not provide a roof over any recreational areas. The only enclosed area is displayed
in Figure 2 and is measured at 19 sqm which makes up 4% of the overall GFA or 8.4% of the building
roof (footprint). This area comprises the lift overrun and lift lobby space only.
As previously outlined in Item 3, there is no visual impact as the lift overrun it is not visible from the
ground. The lift is required to enable equitable access to all parts of the proposed building and is
required for the safe operation of the lift.




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