planning report 73 southern cross · MCU22/0197

  Earthworks        Cut or fill less than 1.5m          Cur and fill is less than 1.5m with Y
                                                        the development stepping down
                                                        the slope from south to north
  Waste Storage     Screened waste areas and Bin storage near driveway + Y
                    located for transport to kerb with screened
                    grade of <1:15
  Fencing           Setback average of 1m and Fence setback greater than an Y
                    articulated by stepping the design. average of 1m with dense
                                                        landscaping proposed



 4.2 Building Design
General
The proposed dual occupancy design is finished with an attractive built form which addresses the street
and contributes positively to the surrounding development on Southern Cross Parade. The design
incorporates a mix of materials to add visual interest in accordance with the requirements of the Medium
Density Residential Zone code. This is achieved through variations in plane, roof form and the use of a
variety of external finishes.
The design will be finished with high quality landscaping and useable communal and open space area. The
design also contributes positively to the whole locality, complements the landform by stepping down the
cross-sloping lot enhancing the streetscape. The development will not dominate the streetscape nor
present bulky given the proposed thoughtful design elements of glazing and the chosen use of structural
materials.
The garages, while not staggered, will not be dominate as the centrally located driveway and the
substantial setback allows for dense soft landscaping forward of the building line. Noting the extent of soft
landscaping exceeds the required 60% of the total landscaping setout by the Code (>70%).
The code does not require vehicles to leave the site in a forward gear, as Southern Cross Pde is a Local
Road. Southern Cross Pde is a split road and this side of the street is one way making it safe to exit the
property in reverse gear, however, the design allows for vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward
gear.
Garages that face the street
Acceptable outcome AO15.2 seeks where garages face the street, they are separated by a minimum of
2m or are staggered in setback by a minimum of 1m.
While each unit has individual character resulting from the mix of external material finishes, the charges
are only separated by 1m. Acceptable outcome AO15.2 and the associated PO15 are provided below for
reference.
AO15.2
Where multiple garages face the street, they are separated by a minimum of 2 metres or are staggered
in setback by a minimum of 1 metre.
Garages and Carports
PO15
Garages, garage doors and carports do not dominate the street or the building design.
It is considered the proposal complies fully with the design requirements of the Medium Density Zone
Code and PO15 and will not dominate the streetscape or building design because:


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