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1 & 1A Lamond Drive, 1444 &
1444A Pacific Highway,
Turramurra
Item 20
DA1099/04
13 April 2005
<strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the frontage kerb <strong>to</strong> prevent inundation <strong>of</strong> the basement level by flows over<strong>to</strong>pping in the
gutter system.
Geotechnical / Structural Comments
In support <strong>of</strong> the application, the applicant has submitted a “Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation report for Proposed Residential Development, Lamond Drive, Turramurra” (job
10543/1, dated 11 Oc<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>r 2004) prepared by Geotechnique.
The sub-surface geotechnical investigations (2 boreholes) and subsequent report are considered
appropriate for DA assessment purposes on this proposal. The report contains information and
recommendations on excavation and construction techniques based on the founding material.
Attention is paid <strong>to</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> the adjace nt property and infrastructure, although a
recommendation is made <strong>to</strong> carry out further borehole testing after demolition.
In geotechnical matters, Council development assessment engineers are guided by the findings and
recommendations <strong>of</strong> the expert geotechnical report submitted with the Development Application.
Based on the geotechnical report submitted for this site, I am in a position <strong>to</strong> conditionally approve
the geotechnical aspects <strong>of</strong> this DA. These conditions will require moni<strong>to</strong>ring, construction and
further geotechnical design input as specified in the preliminary expert report.
Recommendation
Based on the formal assessment, Councils Development Engineer has determined that the proposal
is satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry for development approval, subject <strong>to</strong> Conditions.
Heritage Advisor
Council’s Heritage Advisor, Mr Paul Dignam, commented as follows:
Heritage report
A heritage impact statement was provided as part <strong>of</strong> this application, prepared by Rappoport
Heritage Consultants. The report has investigated the site, but has made a few basic
errors/omissions. Under heritage items within the vicinity <strong>of</strong> the subject site, the report fails <strong>to</strong>
identify 1379 The Pacific Highway, which is on the opposite side <strong>of</strong> the highway on the corner <strong>of</strong>
Lowther Park Avenue. The report identifies No 1428 Pacific Highway, which is further <strong>to</strong> the north
but on the same side <strong>of</strong> the subject site. In relation <strong>to</strong> No 1359 Pacific Highway, it incorrectly
refers <strong>to</strong> it as the “Cherrywood Nursing Home”. The building was converted <strong>to</strong> strata apartments
about 10 years ago and a new wing added. The report also fails <strong>to</strong> mention Urban Conservation
Area No 25.
The heritage report largely repeats information prepared by Council on the significance <strong>of</strong> Kuring-gai
and has adopted the standard questions developed by the NSW Heritage Council for
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