Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
south, entry and stairs to the east and contains a solid roller door to the west). The northern
elevation contains two windows of approximately 3sqm each, equating to approximately 21% of
the overall surface area of the northern wall as visible from Lake Monger Drive.
The applicant states that the garage complies with the allowable setback of 3.0 metres from the
front boundary as it is at right angles to the street alignment. This is a provision of the R-Codes,
and not the Town's Planning Policy, which overrides the provisions of the R-Codes. A 6.0 metre
setback is required.
The garage is 9.9 metres in length which is substantial when a minimum internal dimension of
5.4 metres is required. This provides a significant structure as seen from the street, and
accounts for 50% of the front boundary. The garage is dominant and is considered to
contribute negatively to the streetscape.
The aim of the Town's Policy Manual is to ensure that garages, carports and other structures do
not detract from the dominant elements of houses and landscape within the streetscape and to
maintain an openness of streetscapes. The 'as built' garage is completely contrary to this aim.
Overall, it is considered that setback of the garage from the front boundary does not address
the performance criteria for the following reason:-
the proposed setback of the garage detracts from the streetscape.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessed
against the provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), Town Planning Scheme
No.1, and the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications related to this report.
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.
ATTACHMENTS:
Nil.
Council Meeting 20 December 2011
During discussion, Cr King suggested that the item be deferred to enable the applicant to
modify the plans to include open grilles on the garage windows facing Lake Monger Drive.
Moved by Cr King, seconded by Cr Grinceri
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