2019-06-05 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                 5 JUNE 2019


A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
     1.       The proposed development is contrary to the Overall and Specific Outcomes of the
              Eastern Beaches Locality Code as the development is not compatible with the
              preferred built form outcomes as:
              i.     The proposed building height exceeds 8.0 metres and 2 storeys and is not
                     consistent with structures on adjoining and surrounding land nor responsive to
                     the informal beachside character of the locality;
              ii.    The development presents as a 3 story building and does not contribute to an
                     informal village-like atmosphere that engenders a ‘sense of space’ and public
                     focus for local community interaction and activity;
              iii.   The proposed development will visually dominate the street, adjacent properties,
                     surrounding spaces and the existing skyline;
              iv.    The proposed development exceeds the allowable plot ratio and results in a
                     building which presents an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties,
                     roads and other areas in vicinity of the site.
              v.     The proposed development does not present subtle changes in colours, textures
                     and materials to break up the building facades.
     2.       The development is contrary to the Driveways and Carparking Code as the proposal
              does not provide any car parking on site and the car parking demand is likely to exceed
              the car parking demand generated by the previous use of the site for a grocery store.
B.     Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
The application proposes to redevelop the site by demolishing the existing building and
constructing a three storey building. It is proposed to use the building for Commercial Business
Type 1 – Office, Entertainment and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverage and Retail
Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon.
The applicant advises that the breakdown of use areas is as follows:
Ground floor
    70m2 restaurant including a 16m2 external dining area which is partly located within the
     property boundaries; and
    81.5m2 retail area
Upper floor
    Additional 59m2 retail space; and
    Three office units (totalling 86m2);
Roof top
    53m2 roof top terrace area.
In summary, these areas equate to the following total use areas:
    Retail Business Type 2 – Shop & Salon: 141m2
    Entertainment & Dining Type 1 – Food & Beverage: 111m2 (inclusive of roof top terrace)
    Commercial Business Type 1 – Office: 86m2
The application includes use of the roof terrace for restaurant dining from 7.00am until 9:00pm
seven days a week. Works within the road reserve include the relocation of the street furniture
shaped as a ‘whale table’ and re-location of a bench seat.
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