Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
future redevelopment and therefore it is considered to cancel out the loss of a street bay. In
terms of the double access off Southport Street and the impact of up to two bays it is
considered that this can be supported given the lot constraints in providing a suitable and
workable car park area.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessed
against the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
If Council accepts cash-in-lieu of a shortfall of a total of 15 bays (12 on site and 3 street parking
bays) at a cost of $7,500 per bay, Council will receive $112,500 to be held in reserve for future
parking improvements in the vicinity of the subject site.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for the
priority area 'Planning for our Community'.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:
This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirements for
consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town Planning Scheme.
SUMMARY:
The proposed land uses of office and restaurant are consistent with the Commercial zoning of
the subject lot.
The proposal is generally in keeping with the building design outcomes stipulated in Policy 6.5
of the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual and the West Leederville Planning and Urban
Design Study, however, it is recommended that the design is slightly modified so that the
building's entrances are clearly identifiable. The desire for a strong urban form, interaction with
the streetscape, and landscaped gardens are all addressed by the height, scale and design of
the development. A high quality of landscaping is desired and should be conditioned in such a
way that ensures this.
A plot ratio of 1.63 is considered to significant, however, a plot ratio of 1.4:1 can be supported
due to the uniqueness of the site and potential for a landmark building and the character of the
site surrounds. The widening of the easement will also provide benefits to three neighbouring
properties. Furthermore, the desired future character of the Southport Street Node is for larger,
taller buildings, to take advantage of the Node's close proximity to the city, Leederville, West
Perth, three railway stations and the freeway. At a plot ratio of 1.4:1 the parking required
including concessions is reduced to 27 bays, with 19 bays provided a shortfall of 8 bays exist.
Cash-in-lieu for these bays is supported with a discounted rate, having regard to the exposure
of the site to public transport as well as provision of end of trip facilities for cyclists and walkers.
Recommended cash-in-lieu contribution is $60,000 based on the charge of $7,500 per bay.
Overall, the application is recommended for approval, subject to various conditions addressing
matters raised in the body of this report.
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