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2 <strong>to</strong> 4A Finlay Road, Turramurra
Item 19
DA1270/04
6 April 2005
As noted in Context above, the use <strong>of</strong> a little tim<strong>be</strong>r and blockwork in the building
facades is a contribution <strong>to</strong> retaining the existing balance <strong>be</strong>tween the natural materials
in building and the natural setting, however it is not enough. The facades are
comprised almost entirely <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-white render, which contrasts with rather than
complements, the natural and built setting.
The proposed percentage <strong>of</strong> tim<strong>be</strong>r and blockwork is insufficient, and the colour <strong>of</strong> the
render is <strong>to</strong>o light, <strong>to</strong> complement the natural and built environment. It is recommended
that the percentage <strong>of</strong> materials other than render, is increased, and the colour <strong>of</strong> the
render is in the mid <strong>to</strong> dark <strong>to</strong>nal range, <strong>to</strong> complement the existing environment.
2.0 Recommendations
It is recommended that
• the percentage <strong>of</strong> materials other than render, is increased, and the colour <strong>of</strong> the
render is in the mid <strong>to</strong> dark <strong>to</strong>nal range, <strong>to</strong> complement the existing environment.
• the visual prominence <strong>of</strong> the building in its context is reduced by setting the
building footprint back an additional 2m from the Finlay Road boundary, <strong>to</strong> make
a minimum setback <strong>of</strong> 11m, with some parts <strong>of</strong> the building footprint <strong>be</strong>ing set
back 12m, so that the percentage controls in the DCP are met.
• the eastern boundary setback for the facade is reduced <strong>to</strong> 6m. The existing
balconies should <strong>be</strong> set back within the building, with a maximum <strong>of</strong> 1m <strong>of</strong>
balcony projecting past the facade, <strong>to</strong> within 5m <strong>of</strong> the boundary.
Landscaping
Council’s Landscape and Tree Assessment Officer has 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 residential flat building with basement parking, on the
amalgamated site area <strong>of</strong> 3 083sqm with vehicular access from Finlay Rd. The steeply
sloping site is characterised by an established landscape setting with mature trees and
shrubs within garden <strong>be</strong>ds and terraced lawn areas. The site is dominated by an
established interconnecting overhead tree canopy <strong>of</strong> predominantly native endemic tree
species that are consistent with Sydney Bluegum High Forest (SBHF). The site is
located within an area that was extensively s<strong>to</strong>rm damaged in 1991, which resulted in
many trees <strong>be</strong>ing ‘<strong>to</strong>pped’ due <strong>to</strong> the strong winds. The site adjoins a heritage listed
residential property, and Warrawee Public School (Infants/Primary) is located on the
opposite side <strong>of</strong> Finlay Rd.
Impacts on trees/Trees <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> removed/Tree replenishment
The proposed development will result in the removal <strong>of</strong> the existing vegetation through
the core <strong>of</strong> the site <strong>to</strong> accommodate the new building footprint and associated works. A
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