MCU14/0049 & OPW14/0276: Lodgement of a DA - Planning Statement

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In accordance with the Driveways and Carparking Code, carparking is to be provided on site at the following
rate:




Four vehicle carparking spaces are provided on site in accordance with scheme requirements.

The planning scheme requires 1 bicycle parking space per 100m 2 or part thereof of gross floor area
which would result in the provision of 21 spaces for the site. The self storage nature of the site
generally means that most people drive to the site to deposit goods on the units and therefore 21 bike
spaces should not be required.


SIGNAGE

The applicant is also seeking approval for Operational Works for Signage across the site. In accordance
with the Advertising Devices Code several General Signs and one Medium Impact sign are proposed for the
site and include:

                   General Signs

                    •     Awning face sign
                    •     Wall sign

                    Medium Impact Sign

                    •     Freestanding sign

Plans included as Attachment 2 provide dimensions and locations of the proposed signs. The Advertising
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Devices Code indicates the maximum combined sign face area of all signs on the premises is 10m and
refers to the Sustainable Planning Act definition of premises which includes a building or land. As two
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buildings are proposed on the site a total area of 20m of signage could be provided. Further it is noted
that in this instance the site could technically be subdivided into two lots and result in two separate
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buildings which would permit a total of 20m
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The applicant is proposing a combined sign face area of 23.3m which the applicant considers to
comply with the relevant criteria. The applicant however further notes that the signage complies with
the Code as detailed below:

         O2 Advertising devices—
         f) are compatible with the human- scale and character of the locality in which they are situated;- The signs proposed
         on site are reflective of the modernised building form on site.

         g) are compatible with the scale, proportion, bulk and other characteristics of buildings, structures and landscaping;
          - As above.

         h) are designed, sited and integrated so as not to contribute to the proliferation of visual clutter. – The signs have
         been professionally designed and placed on the building to integrate with the rectangular form and colours of the
         building.