Response to Information Request Letter - 65-67 Elanda Street, Sunshine B...

Appendix A – Response to High Density Residential Code Overall Outcomes

 Overall Outcomes                                                 Response
 (a) High       density       residential                         The proposed site cover and plot ratio is as
     neighbourhoods are predominantly                             a result of designing the building and units
     home to permanent residents.                                 for use by permanent residents. The
                                                                  layout and size of the interior spaces
                                                                  within the building will provide a design
                                                                  which encourages permanent residents
                                                                  and future owners to use the dwellings on
                                                                  a permanent basis. This is as a result of
                                                                  providing large living areas and larger
                                                                  bedroom areas than would be typically
                                                                  seen for short term accommodation.
                                                                  Reducing the site cover and plot ratio will
                                                                  impact on the liveable space available for
                                                                  future residents making them less suitable
                                                                  for long term permanent residents.
 (b) The character of high density                                The proposed design and bulk and scale
     residential neighbourhoods varies due                        aligns with the local character of the
     to factors such as proximity to                              street. Adjoining buildings are identified as
     beaches, the Noosa River, centres,                           exhibiting similar built form characteristics
     topography, availability of views, the                       including building height, site cover and
     established vegetated character, the                         setbacks. The proposal achieves a
     age of development and open space                            landscaping outcome which aligns with
     provision.                                                   the intended outcomes of the local area
                                                                  and results in the side positively
                                                                  contributing to the landscaped character
                                                                  of the street. Development within the high
                                                                  density residential zone would be
                                                                  expected to exhibit a higher density and
                                                                  more substantial built form than other
                                                                  areas of the local area. The proposal is
                                                                  therefore seen to align with the expected
                                                                  outcomes for the site and aligns with the
                                                                  character of the neighbourhood.
 (c) The distinct look and feel of existing                       The proposal aligns with adjoining built
     residential    neighbourhoods        is                      form in providing a comparably similar
     retained, and development makes a                            building envelope and setbacks. The front
     positive    contribution    to     the                       setback is well landscaped and verge is
     streetscape by maintaining the                               designed to integrate into the existing
     predominant character of the area and                        streetscape, improving the overall



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