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Ordinary Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council - 26 April 2005 21 / 27
26 <strong>to</strong> 30 Marian Street, Killara
Item 21
DA1243/04
18 April 2005
Siting, internal planning and design <strong>of</strong> the building ensures high level <strong>of</strong> surveillance <strong>of</strong> the street
and the internal open space. This is achieved by the provision <strong>of</strong> large terrace and balcony areas
provided for each dwelling unit and the large landscaped area <strong>be</strong>tween units at the rear <strong>of</strong> the
building. The development provides quality common spaces, clear definition <strong>be</strong>tween public and
private spaces and enhances the street level activity.
Social dimensions:
The application provides for one x 2-<strong>be</strong>droom dwelling and twenty six x 3-<strong>be</strong>droom dwellings. This
is not strictly compliant with Council’s requirements <strong>to</strong> provide a range <strong>of</strong> dwelling sizes.
However, the apartments are generously sized (153m 2 <strong>to</strong> 222m 2 ) and will provide high quality
living environments for existing residents in the locality who wish <strong>to</strong> ‘downsize’ and remain in the
locality. Further, the development is in an accessible location in close proximity <strong>to</strong> public transport
modes.
Aesthetics:
The facades are strongly articulated with small scale details which will break down the size <strong>of</strong> flat
wall areas and provide visual interest through recessed and projected balconies. The upper floor is
set back from the building perimeter which reduces the apparent scale and bulk <strong>of</strong> the building. The
neo-classical façade composition will relate as well as possible (given the substantial scale change)
<strong>to</strong> the heritage items in the area.
The break up <strong>of</strong> the building <strong>to</strong> present as two pavilions is effective in reducing its perceived scale.
Further s<strong>of</strong>tening is achieved by the retention <strong>of</strong> two large 24m high mature Blue Gum trees and
extensive provision for deep soil landscaping and large canopy tree planting throughout site.
The development is also consistent with considerations <strong>of</strong> the Residential Flat Design Code. These
considerations include how the development relates <strong>to</strong> the local context, building design and site
analysis. Each <strong>of</strong> these matters are satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry and have <strong>be</strong>en discussed elsewhere in this report.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 – Remediation <strong>of</strong> Land
The provisions <strong>of</strong> SEPP 55 require Council <strong>to</strong> consider the potential for a site <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> contaminated.
The subject site has a his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> residential use and as such, it is unlikely <strong>to</strong> contain any
contamination and further investigation is not warranted in this case.
Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Ordinance (KPSO)
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Development standard Proposed Complies
Site area (min): 1200m 2 3628m 2 YES
Deep landscaping (min): 50% 50% YES
Street frontage (min): 23m 77m (Marian Street)
YES
Num<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> s<strong>to</strong>reys (max):
Five (5)
50m (Caithness Street)
Five(5)
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YES