Att 2_Detailed Assessment_030620 · 51994.1249.01

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


Discussion: As no probable solution is provided, the proposal is assessable against both of the Specific
Outcomes above. The proposal has been assessed against each in turn below, starting with O9 (a).

O9 (a) states:   results in a building scale that is compatible with surrounding development;

Discussion       The proposed changes do not result in a discernible increase in scale given the
                 comparative size and bulk of the existing building.

O9 (b) states:   does not present an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other
                 areas in the vicinity of the site;

Discussion       The elements proposed do not represent excessive bulk on the basis that they:
                         • present a predominately open form;
                        • generally do not include solid walls;
                        • utilise floating or cantilever construction styles;
                        • comprise visually permeable materials including Perspex/glass and spaced
                            timber; and
                        • present a colour scheme which is also visually unobtrusive.

                 The contribution the proposed elements make to the amenity of the street and usability
                 of the public realm (weather protection) is considered to offset any perceived bulk.

O9 (c) states:   maximises the retention of existing vegetation and allows for soft landscaping between
                 buildings;

Discussion       The majority of site landscaping will be maintained and enhanced in places where the
                 old landscape planters are removed.

O9 (d) states:   allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
                 drying and other site facilities; and

Discussion       The building is existing. 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.

O9 (e) states:   facilitates onsite stormwater management and vehicular access.

Discussion       As above, the building is existing. Stormwater and vehicular access are not prejudiced
                 by the changes proposed.

With regard to O10 above, at 63.1% site cover, the proposal does not comply with the Code. It is
important to note that 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 to comply with SO10.

Where development does not comply with the Specific Outcome, an assessment against the relevant
Overall Outcomes is required. This assessment is undertaken below:


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