Planning Report · OPW22/0140

 4.5 Works Codes
Earthworks
Although not meeting AO9 of the Earthworks Code for cut less than 1.5m in depth relative to natural
ground level, the design allows for a compliant driveway grade and parking for the 3 units. The 3.5m
of cut is for the basement which will be backfilled around the cut and landscaped. A maximum cut of
1.5m will result after the backfill complying with the Acceptable Outcome of the code.

The development on the sloping site follows the natural landform where practical consistent with the
relevant Performance Outcomes.

General
Recor Engineers have provided plans which include earthworks, stormwater, engineering and
vehicle turning paths in accordance with the relevant works codes. Stormwater is collected and
treatment methods seek the removal of water contaminants of the building and driveways within an
underground rainwater tank.

Landscaping
The proposal complies with total landscaping open space and exceeds the minimum required soft
landscaping with 63% soft rather than the required 60%. Also noting the private open space exceeds
that required by the code demonstrating sufficient outdoor area for the residents use, clothes drying
and landscaping. While the code outlines a minimum of 2m of landscaping is along the frontage of
the site, the proposal provides 1.5m which is sufficient to densely screen the development from the
street. Importantly, 1.5m can accommodate dense planting with no noticeable difference than what
can be provided in 2m wide garden. Existing and new coastal tree species planted within the frontage
will complement the built form and buffer and complement the development. The vegetation will be
appropriately chosen not to interfere with overhead powerlines and underground services in
accordance with the Landscaping code and Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping.

Car parking
Acceptable outcome AO13 seeks that car parking is in accordance with Table 9.4.1.4 of the
Driveways and Parking Code. The code requires the development provide 4 covered spaces and 1
visitor. The development provides two small dwellings (House 1 and 2) which require 1 covered
space each. House 3 exceeds 100m2 and has 3 bedrooms and therefore requires 2 covered spaces.

A total of 6 covered spaces are provided and therefore, the development fully complies with the
Driveways and Parking Code.




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