Response to Further Issues Letter - 65-67 Elanda Street, Sunshine Beach

Response
The design of the roof terrace has been modified in response to Council’s Information
Request and ongoing discussions with Council.

The amended design reduces the extent and amount of structures proposed on the roof
terrace. The proposed structures on the terraces have been substantially reduced from
the previous iterations, and is considered to achieve a balance between reducing bulk and
scale within the rooftops whilst maintaining privacy and liveability.

The design initially proposed external spiral staircases within the front façade of each unit
in order to provide rooftop access. The amended design instead proposes internal
stairwells that are incorporated within the building which reduce the building bulk within
the front façade. The access area to the rooftop which comprises the stairwell and lift has
been reduced to an area of 8.8sqm. It is noted that Council indicated their support of a
9sqm access area per individual unit. The access stairs have been located to slope towards
the frontage to reduce the extent of perceived bulk within the rooftop area from the
street.

The retention of a small pergola within each roof terrace maintains a level of functionality
and protection from direct sunlight, improving the usability of the rooftop terraces. The
lightweight pergola comprises a partially open timber slatted roof. The area of the pergola
is approximately 7sqm and contains a small BBQ area. The pergola is suitably setback;
approximately 16m from the street, and approximately 8.7m from the outer most
projection of the building façade. The proposed setback assists in minimising the
perceived bulk of the roof terraces.

The amended design involves both solid and glass balustrades. A solid balustrade is
proposed where adjoining the planters, and a glass balustrade where not adjoining the
planters. The height of the intertenancy walls have been reduced at the front and rear of
the building to reduce the appearance of a roof terrace.

Additional planting is proposed along the extent of the western edge of the roof terrace,
and partially along the northern and southern sides. This planting will assist in further
buffering views of the roof terrace from the street, and also enhance the tropical design.

The remaining rooftop improvements are not easily visible within the street and help
improve the functionality of the rooftop. It is reiterated that the proposal does not exceed
3 storeys or 12m in height.




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