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2 <strong>to</strong> 4A Finlay Road, Turramurra
Item 19
DA1270/04
6 April 2005
This issue is addressed within the report.
Bulk
The building height and design is not compatible with the local context, and must <strong>be</strong> controlled <strong>to</strong>
ensure the privacy and outlook for neighbouring residents.
The height and bulk <strong>of</strong> the building will not <strong>be</strong> compatible with the existing local context - LEP194
effectively provides for situations where unit blocks are placed next <strong>to</strong> single s<strong>to</strong>rey residential
dwellings. However, five s<strong>to</strong>rey apartment buildings are part <strong>of</strong> the future character <strong>of</strong> the area and
a change in scale from the existing scale <strong>of</strong> development <strong>to</strong> the new apartment buildings is
inevitable.
The privacy and outlook for neighbouring residents has <strong>be</strong>en addressed. Refer <strong>to</strong> the discussion
within the report.
The FSR <strong>of</strong> the development has not <strong>be</strong>en addressed within the applicants’ Statement <strong>of</strong>
Environmental Effects.
The application was submitted prior <strong>to</strong> the adoption <strong>of</strong> the latest version <strong>of</strong> DCP55, which includes
a FSR control. Notwithstanding, an assessment against the FSR control has <strong>be</strong>en undertaken.
Townhouses would <strong>be</strong> a much <strong>be</strong>tter alternative as a transition <strong>to</strong> single residences.
LEP194 provides for unit development, as proposed by this application.
The sunshade devices and ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>p structure on the ro<strong>of</strong> terrace at the south-west end <strong>of</strong> the
development further contribute <strong>to</strong> the visual bulk and scale <strong>of</strong> the development as perceived from
No. 6 Finlay Road. This is the area where the steep slope exemptions already apply.
The building is sited some 9 <strong>to</strong> 9.5 metres from the boundary <strong>of</strong> No. 6 Finlay Road. Additionally,
the building is staggered at this end, resulting in only 11 metres in length presenting <strong>to</strong>wards 6
Finlay Road. It is considered that the elevation would not <strong>be</strong> unduly obvious from 6 Finlay Road.
Residential Amenity
The bulk and mass <strong>of</strong> the development contributes <strong>to</strong> the loss <strong>of</strong> privacy and outlook for
neighbouring residents.
This issue is addressed within the report.
The steep slope concession which has <strong>be</strong>en applied <strong>to</strong> this development has negative impact on
residential amenity, particularly on the immediately adjoining 2(c2) site. The maximum FSR
should not <strong>be</strong> able <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> achieved on such sites.
The controls as set out within DCP55 do not provide for a lowering <strong>of</strong> the FSR on steep slope sites.
The departures from DCP55, including a reduced rear setback and reduced front setback, have
effectively resulted in excess <strong>of</strong> 7.5 additional metres <strong>to</strong> the south-west elevation width <strong>of</strong> the
building when perceived from 4B Finlay Road.
This is addressed within the report <strong>be</strong>low.
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