Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012
The proposed addition of the upper roof deck is clearly over the wall height acceptable
development requirement, protruding out of the roof space. The roof deck will add bulk to
the dwelling, particularly on the Tumut Road and northern elevations. The proposed
additional height and bulk would be out of keeping with the existing streetscape and may set
an undesirable precedent for surrounding properties that would like to increase their height
to reclaim ocean views that may be lost by this addition.
It is acknowledged that obtaining and keeping views is a significant issue affecting
development in City Beach. Dispensing with the height requirements (performance criteria)
to allow the applicant to get better views is not considered appropriate. The performance
criteria are intended to facilitate alternative design solutions which result in comparable or
better outcomes than what the acceptable development provisions provide. In this particular
case, the proposed upper roof deck is not likely to provide similar or better outcomes for the
streetscape and the neighbouring properties than the acceptable development provisions. It
is considered the proposed upper roof deck does not satisfy the above performance criteria
and is therefore not supported.
Overall, in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed wall height shown
on the plans does not satisfy the performance criteria on the following grounds:-
• the increased height and bulk of the dwelling will result in negative impacts on the
streetscape and the amenity of the neighbouring properties, particularly access to
views of significance.
Buildings setback from the boundary
Proposed Acceptable development
provision
Rear setback (north) 2.0 metres for upper roof Min 6.0 metres
deck
Nil for shed
Min 1.0 metre
Side setback (east) Nil for shed Min 1.0 metre
Performance criteria (for buildings setback from the boundary):-
Buildings setback from boundaries other than street boundaries so as to:-
provide adequate direct sun and ventilation to the building;
ensure adequate direct sun and ventilation being available to adjoining properties;
provide adequate direct sun to the building and appurtenant open spaces;
assist with protection of access to direct sun for adjoining properties;
assist in ameliorating the impacts of building bulk on adjoining properties; and
assist in protecting privacy between adjoining properties.
Performance criteria (for buildings on the boundary):
Buildings built up to boundaries other than the street boundary where it is desirable to do so
in order to:-
make effective use of space; or
enhance privacy; or
otherwise enhance the amenity of the development;
not have any significant adverse effect on the amenity of the adjoining property; and
ensure that direct sun to major openings to habitable rooms and outdoor living areas of
adjoining properties is not restricted.
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