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1 & 1A Lamond Drive, 1444 &
1444A Pacific Highway,
Turramurra
Item 20
DA1099/04
13 April 2005
(d)
Planting canopy trees <strong>to</strong> the Pacific Highway frontage.
The proposal is largely within the already developed area <strong>of</strong> the site. It is not in accordance with
Figure 3 <strong>of</strong> the Code as the building is not split in<strong>to</strong> two more sympathetically scaled modules that
would allow the retention <strong>of</strong> a view corridor. The placement <strong>of</strong> the building also results in the loss
<strong>of</strong> a tree at the southern end <strong>of</strong> the site, as discussed by the Landscape Development Officer.
3. Regional public views <strong>to</strong> the south from the Pacific Highway will <strong>be</strong> protected by:
(a) Providing a 10m wide view corridor through the site <strong>be</strong>tween Finlay Road and Lamond
Drive; and
(b) Providing a 10m wide view corridor through the site <strong>be</strong>tween Lamond Drive and Duff
Street.
The extensive width <strong>of</strong> the building elevation <strong>to</strong> Lamond Drive (72 metres) does not allow for the
retention <strong>of</strong> a view corridor <strong>to</strong> the north.
4. The significance <strong>of</strong> the two heritage buildings on the site will <strong>be</strong> protected by:
(a) Providing a minimum curtilage <strong>of</strong> 10 metres around each heritage building;
(b) Siting new development so that no part <strong>of</strong> the heritage item is obstructed from the
adjoining street or streets;
(c) Siting new development so that it forms a subtle backdrop <strong>to</strong> the heritage item and is
partially screened by vegetation.
(Figure 4)
Not applicable as the setbacks <strong>to</strong> these properties are in excess <strong>of</strong> 35 metres and will not <strong>be</strong>
obstructed.
5. Pedestrian access <strong>to</strong> Turramurra rail station will <strong>be</strong> enhanced by:
(a) Providing a new public access way through the sites <strong>be</strong>tween Duff Street and Lamond
Street and <strong>be</strong>tween Finlay Road and Lamond Drive.
Pedestrian access through the site has not <strong>be</strong>en provided in accordance with this requirement. A
path is provided along the northern perimeter <strong>of</strong> the site which provides access <strong>to</strong> Pacific Highway.
6. The impact <strong>of</strong> access roads will <strong>be</strong> minimised by:
(a) Minimising the num<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> access roads, driveways and pathways
(b) Minimising the length <strong>of</strong> access roads and driveways and ensuring access roads follow
the con<strong>to</strong>urs (i.e. run parallel <strong>to</strong> the con<strong>to</strong>urs)
(c) Elevating driveways (for example on piers) and paths where possible
(d) Allowing vehicle access <strong>to</strong> the site only from Finlay Road, Lamond Drive and Duff
Street only
Only one vehicular access is provided and is located in the upper portion <strong>of</strong> the site where the slope
presents the least difficulties. The length <strong>of</strong> this driveway is only 11 metres due <strong>to</strong> the restricted
front setback.
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