Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0139 (As Published) · MCU24/0139

                                                   Figure 5 – Eastern elevation

               The fixed screens are set approximately 1.1 metres from the side boundary and are a suitable
               lightweight architectural feature that adds a degree of visual interest and reduces the perceived
               length of the façade. Other building facades incorporate finer-scale elements such as balconies,
               varied materials, and finishes.
               Considering the eastern façade is a side boundary and the remaining facades comply with design
               requirements fronting Rufous Street and the Recreation and Open Space zone, the proposal
               represents a reasonable design outcome and satisfies PO12.
               Industry Activities Code
               The use of the site for research and innovation purposes complies with the code as it is proposing
               low key Innovative and emerging industries which will not have significant impacts etc to the
               surrounding area. The site is contained within the Innovation zone and substantially complies with
               the outcomes sought under the code.
               Caretaker’s Accommodation, Dwelling Unit and Rural Workers Accommodation Code
               Officers raised concern that there did not appear to be a genuine need for the proposed caretaker’s
               accommodation. S9.3.2.2 states:
               (b)    Caretaker’s accommodation is used for genuine caretaking or property management
                      purposes.

               Table 9.3.2.3 states:

                Performance Outcome                               Acceptable Outcome
                PO2                                               AO2.3
                Caretaker’s accommodation is used for bona        In the Innovation Zone caretaker's
                fide caretaking or property management            accommodation is:
                purposes such that:                                a. directly associated with and subordinate
                   a. in the Rural zone, caretaker’s                   to a non-residential activity on site; and
                       accommodation is required because of        b. not separately let for other
                       the need to caretake a non-residential          accommodation activities.
                       activity on site; or
                   b. in the Low Impact Industry zone, the
                       Medium Impact Industry Zone or the
                       Innovation Zone, caretaker's
                       accommodation demonstrates the need

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