Minor Change Cover Letter Assessment_060620 · MCU13/0081.01

O9 & O10 Site Cover

O9 The site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio of buildings and other roofed structures—
   a) results in a building scale that is compatible with surrounding development;
   b) does not present an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas
       in the vicinity of the site;
   c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation and allows for soft landscaping between
       buildings;
   d) allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes drying
       and other site facilities; and
   e) facilitates onsite stormwater management and vehicular access.

Compliance Summary: As no probable solution exists, the proposal has been assessed against O9 in
Attachment 2. A summary of the compliance is provided below:

    •   The proposed changes do not result in a discernible increase in scale given the comparative size
        and bulk of the existing building;
    •   The elements proposed do not represent excessive bulk on the basis that they:
             o present a predominately open form;
             o generally do not include solid walls;
             o utilise floating or cantilever construction styles;
             o comprise visually permeable materials including Perspex/glass and spaced timber; and
             o present a colour scheme which is also visually unobtrusive.
    •   Some of the elements contributing to site cover are merely roof overhangs or awnings which
        contribute to the amenity of the street by providing weather protection and visual interest;
    •   The majority of site landscaping will be maintained and enhanced in places where the old
        landscape planters are removed; and
    •   The proposed changes seek to enhance the spaces that are already provided and do not reduce
        the site’s ability to provide for outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes drying or other site
        facilities.

O10 Site cover—
   e) for the Visitor Mixed Use Zone does not exceed 45%.

Compliance Summary: The existing Netanya development, without any of the proposed changes has
a calculated site cover of 60.8%, which clearly already exceeds SO10. It is therefore impossible for the
proposed minor change, which is not proposing to remove any of the development, to comply with
SO10. Whilst the proposed site cover is considered to be appropriate under SO9, we have undertaken
an assessment against the Overall Outcomes in respect of SO10. This assessment finds no conflicts. The
proposal complies with all relevant overall outcomes, with the key points noted below:

   •    The proposed changes improve the development’s ability to advance tourism, economic, and
        amenity outcomes;
   •    The proposed changes will allow the development to remain relevant and competitive and
        successful into the future;
   •    The use of outdoor dining areas and cantilevered awnings promotes a mix of indoor and
        outdoor environments and diverse dining opportunities that the Code seeks; and
   •    there is unlikely to be any significant negative impacts as a result of the additional site cover.

The proposed site cover therefore is considered to comply with the Code.




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