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1, 3, and 5 Lynbara Avenue and
12 Porters Lane, St Ives
Item 1 1219/04
1 April 2005
building by providing a transition or gradual increase in scale from the adjoining single
s<strong>to</strong>rey dwellings.
After discussion with the applicant, the plans were amended <strong>to</strong> create greater articulation along the
north-west facade. The setback in accordance with DCP 55 should <strong>be</strong> at least 6 metres from the
rear, the proposed building is set back <strong>be</strong>tween 9 and 17.5 metres from the rear boundary.
The proposed setback from Lynbarra Avenue is 12m at the western end (Unit 4), stepping <strong>to</strong> 14.5m,
and 17.5m <strong>to</strong>wards the centre <strong>of</strong> the site (Units 6 and 7). The building steps from 17.5m setback in
the centre <strong>of</strong> the site <strong>to</strong> 9m at the corner, with one balcony <strong>be</strong>ing set back 7m from the boundary.
The overall average <strong>of</strong> this setback is much greater than 12m, with 143 m 2 <strong>of</strong> building <strong>be</strong>ing set
back greater than 12m and 48 m 2 <strong>of</strong> building <strong>be</strong>ing set back less than 12m.
Amended plans dated 17 March 2005
Due <strong>to</strong> their minor revisions and clarifications the amended plans were not notified.
CONSULTATION - WITHIN COUNCIL
Landscaping
Council’s Landscape Assessment <strong>of</strong>ficer commented on the proposal as follows:
“The Site
It is proposed <strong>to</strong> demolish the existing dwellings and associated structures and construct a five
s<strong>to</strong>rey multi-unit dwelling with a two level basement car park, on the amalgamated corner site <strong>of</strong>
4,034.7sqm. The site has frontages <strong>to</strong>, Lynbara Ave, Porters Lane and Stanley St. Vehicular access
is proposed via Stanley St. The site is presently four residential properties, characterised by an
established landscape setting with mature trees and shrubs within formal garden <strong>be</strong>ds and lawn
expanses, typically urban in style. The Porters Lane frontage is dominated by two Corymbia
maculata (Spotted Gum) located adjacent <strong>to</strong> the site frontage. The Lynbara Ave frontage is
characterised by a scattered trees within open lawn expanses.
Impacts on trees/Trees <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> removed/Tree replenishment
The proposed development will result in all the existing vegetation through the core <strong>of</strong> the site
<strong>be</strong>ing removed. Existing trees around the perimeter <strong>of</strong> the site are <strong>be</strong>ing retained and supplemented
with additional large trees endemic <strong>to</strong> the locality. The most significant trees associated with the
site are proposed <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> retained. Overall, the site development has taken in<strong>to</strong> consideration the
location <strong>of</strong> existing significant trees which are predominantly located around the perimeter.
Trees nominated for removal include num<strong>be</strong>rs 10, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 59, 60, 61, 65. All <strong>of</strong>
these nominated trees are within the proposed building or driveway footprint. Of these the most
visually significant tree is #10 Metasequoia glyp<strong>to</strong>stroboides (Dawn Redwood) approximately 15m
high, located adjacent <strong>to</strong> the Lynbara Ave site frontage.
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