Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
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COUNCIL MINUTES<br />
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012<br />
DV12.96<br />
LOT 1776 (NO. 7) KATRINE STREET, FLOREAT - GARAGE DOOR AND<br />
FENCING<br />
SUMMARY:<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> has received an application for a garage door and side fencing at No. 7 Katrine<br />
Street, Floreat. Currently the dwelling has an open carport setback 6.6meters from the<br />
street.<br />
The application requires a <strong>Council</strong> determination as an assessment is required against the<br />
setback <strong>of</strong> buildings generally and street walls and fences performance criteria <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Residential Design Codes <strong>of</strong> WA (R Codes)<br />
The proposal is not considered to satisfy the relevant performance criteria to for the following<br />
reason:-<br />
• does not contribute to the desired streetscape and character <strong>of</strong> the 'Garden Suburb' <strong>of</strong><br />
Floreat.<br />
Accordingly the proposal is recommended for refusal.<br />
BACKGROUND:<br />
Application: 281DA-2012<br />
Owner:<br />
Nexus Concepts Pty Ltd<br />
Applicant: Nexus Concepts Pty Ltd<br />
Zoning: Residential R12.5<br />
Use class: Dwelling (single) ‘P’ – permitted<br />
Land area: 931 m²<br />
DETAILS:<br />
Development description<br />
• Existing single storey flat ro<strong>of</strong>ed dwelling with existing open garage structure and front<br />
fence with infill panels <strong>of</strong> approximately 10% visual permeability.<br />
• Proposed translucent garage door setback 6.6 metres from the front lot boundary to be<br />
installed and new slat fencing on the sides <strong>of</strong> the garage and proposed new portion <strong>of</strong><br />
fence and gate as well as modification <strong>of</strong> existing infill panels to the front fence.<br />
• Proposed garage door results in a variation to the acceptable development standards<br />
relating to the setback <strong>of</strong> buildings generally.<br />
• Proposed slat fencing and modification <strong>of</strong> existing infill panels with an open to solid<br />
ratio <strong>of</strong> 0.35:0.65 results in a variation to the acceptable development standards<br />
relating to street walls and fences.<br />
Applicant's justification<br />
The applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable<br />
development provisions relating to setbacks <strong>of</strong> building generally and street walls and<br />
fences.<br />
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