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Ordinary Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council - 26 April 2005 21 / 11
26 <strong>to</strong> 30 Marian Street, Killara
Item 21
DA1243/04
18 April 2005
Furthermore, the site adjoining the southern (rear) boundary <strong>of</strong> the development is zoned for multi
unit residential development, as are sites <strong>be</strong>yond. This zoning will result in buildings <strong>of</strong> a similar
scale, bulk and height <strong>be</strong>ing constructed <strong>be</strong>hind and around the proposed development.
Five s<strong>to</strong>rey development is out <strong>of</strong> character with the existing built environment.
Five-s<strong>to</strong>rey multi-unit residential developments are permissible under the zoning and are therefore
anticipated within the area. The development complies with the prescri<strong>be</strong>d controls <strong>of</strong> LEP194, in
particular maximum height, num<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> s<strong>to</strong>reys and site coverage, and has adequate provision <strong>of</strong>
deep soil landscaping and large tree planting, consistent with the established landscaped character
<strong>of</strong> the area.
Adjoining properties <strong>to</strong> the west and south <strong>of</strong> the development site are also zoned for multi-unit
residential development This proposal responds effectively <strong>to</strong> the objectives and development
standards <strong>of</strong> LEP194 and DCP55 and is therefore in accordance with the desired future character <strong>of</strong>
the area.
Personal security for residents <strong>of</strong> Marian Street potentially compromised as a result <strong>of</strong> the
proposed development.
The development provides open common spaces, clear definition <strong>be</strong>tween public and private spaces
and enhances street level activity through higher density living. Due consideration <strong>to</strong> security has
<strong>be</strong>en given through the siting and design <strong>of</strong> the building and the large terrace and balcony areas
provided for each dwelling <strong>to</strong> ensure a high level <strong>of</strong> informal surveillance <strong>of</strong> the street.
Potential reduction <strong>of</strong> parking availability along Marian Street
The development will provide a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> 61 car parking spaces within a two level basement car park.
This num<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> parking spaces is well in excess <strong>of</strong> the requirements under DCP 55 and provides a
<strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> two spaces per unit with seven visi<strong>to</strong>r spaces. Accordingly, there is more than adequate on
site parking available for residents and visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>of</strong> the development with no dependency for parking
on Marian Street itself.
Property values
The proposal is permissible under the zoning <strong>of</strong> the site and potential impacts on property values is
not a valid planning consideration under s79C <strong>of</strong> the Environmental Planning and Assessment
1979.
Insufficient tree protection and landscaping
The development complies with the 50% deep soil landscaping development standard under
LEP194 and provides for extensive landscaping throughout the site, including planting <strong>of</strong> an
additional thirteen large canopy trees. The proposal also retains two 24m high Sydney Gum trees
along the front boundary <strong>of</strong> the site which contribute significantly <strong>to</strong> the streetscape. Councils
Landscape Officer Mr Ge<strong>of</strong>f Bird has reviewed the proposal in relation <strong>to</strong> tree protection and
supports the development subject <strong>to</strong> conditions (Refer Condition No’s 43-56, 85-87, 105-108).
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