Town Planning Reporrt - Change to Development Approval New Office and Carpark 7 December 2017 · 132007.12.8

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    f)   are well articulated with strong horizontal and vertical design elements to provide an interesting
         streetscape and to complement landform changes and landscapes.

The proposed development is three storeys in height in part the majority of which appearing as two storeys.
The third level of the building is located over the north-eastern corner of the building; however at this location
the lower ground level is well below ground level (refer Level 1 Plan – Attachment 3). The height of the
building is about 9.8m to the ridge line, this being the highest point with the exception of the lift overrun;
however, both the lift overrun and the ridgeline are well below the height of Building B. In my opinion, the
proposed development will preserve the amenity of the surrounding land, responds to the topography of the
site, proposes a substantial amount of landscaping to building setback areas and is otherwise articulated
having regard to the nature of the structure.

Setbacks
O9 Buildings and other structures are appropriately designed and sited to:
a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic amenity of adjoining
   and nearby properties;
b) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
c) allow space for required vehicle parking;
d) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the proposed building;
e) allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings;
f) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street;
g) avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and using appropriate
   techniques to provide visual relief; and
h) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system and other watercourses.

The proposed development maintains a 3m setback to the residential properties to the northwest, 3m to the
Telstra Depot to the northeast and 3m to the parkland located towards the west and provides for a 1.5m
setback to the southeast, this being the pathway traversing through the site. These building setbacks are
generally consistent with the multi-level carpark structure previously approved on the land. The proposed
development is appropriately designed to provide for adequate separation from surrounding land uses,
affords sufficient parking and will not impact upon the continuity of the streetscape. Further, the proposed
development makes use of architectural features to break up the appearance of continuous walls and provide
some visual relief.

Site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio
O10 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 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.

The scale of the proposed new development is compatible with the surrounding development on the land
and does not present an appearance of building bulk to adjacent residential properties. The new development
is removed from the roadway and other premises given its location beside the parkland to the west. Further,
the proposed development provides for soft landscaping and onsite stormwater management within the
building setback areas.



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