planning report 73 southern cross · MCU22/0197

    incorporates                        The architecturally designed Dual occupancy has
    passive building design to          strategically placed openings, masonry walls and LOS to
    reduce the need for auxiliary       help with thermal comfort. Unit 2 has a north facing POS
    heating and cooling;                and LOS to maximise the northern aspect of the lot. While
                                        unit 1 does not have direct north aspect the POS and LOS
                                        will gain some morning and afternoon winter sun as
                                        demonstrated by the 3D Sun Diagram provided on plan
                                        A.401 A prepared by ZEST.
    uses low toxic internal and         A mix of low toxic internal and external materials are
    external building materials;        incorporated for the construction which will ensure long
                                        lasting design that does not require regular maintenance.
    uses natural light rather than      Natural light is provided through the strategically located
    artificial light, and may include   openings and glazing on both levels of each unit.
    skylights, atriums and light
    wells;
    provides a minimum floor to         The design proposes 2.55m and 3m floor to ceiling heights
    ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and   which will allow for good room air circulation.

    enables efficient operation and     The design allows for medium density living and privacy to
    use of the building.                each of the dwellings, while also allowing for users to easily
                                        flow between the main living and bedroom levels.



    4.4 Reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 3 lots)
The proposal seeks a community title subdivision for 1 lot per dwelling and a small Lot 0 of common
property. The proposal complies with the Performance outcomes PO27 – PO29 for the following
reasons:
•     The subdivision will occur once construction of the approved buildings is complete;

•     The driveway and entry access are clear statements of design;

•     The design provides amenity and convenience for the users;

•     The dwellings are walking distance to social infrastructure (3 schools), the NAC and Sunrise Beach
      local Neighbourhood Centre where convenience shops are located;

•     Close to the Sunshine Beach village centre;

•      Close to public transport;

•     Is within a Medium Density Residential Zone;

•     Does not appear as a large bulky dual occupancy;

•     The proposal is only seeking a different tenure as in reality the building presents no different to a
      building unit format plan with exclusive use areas;

•     The dwelling and carparking can be accommodated onsite. In fact, 1 additional car space is provided
      to that required by the code;

•     Urban infrastructure will be provided;

•     The proposal is in an urban environment and is not negatively impacting on any assessable vegetation;


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