Planners Report.pdf - Hutt City Council

7.17 In considering the compatibility of the style, materials, and colouring of the new work
in its integration with the original building, Mr Bowman’s assessment states that the
style of the proposed building does not match that of 352 Jackson Street but is
compatible in a number of areas, particularly the style of the proposed buildings, the
decorative features, windows, and shop entrances. Mr Bowman notes the difference
in materials between the existing building at 352 Jackson Street and the proposed
building. Mr Bowman has reviewed the proposed colour palette and considers the
colours to be acceptable.
7.18 As noted in the application, the building to be demolished at 350 Jackson Street is a
single storey structure which was constructed in the 1980s. This building is recessed
from the front boundary and has car parking and access located between itself and
the Jackson Street carriageway. The applicant considers that the relatively modern
design of the building and the layout of the site are currently inconsistent with the
intended appearance of structures along Jackson Street. I concur with the applicant’s
assessment. Given Mr Bowman’s assessment, I consider the adverse effects of
demolishing the existing building at 350 Jackson Street and erecting a new building to
be no more than minor.
7.19 Mr Bowman has also assessed the proposal against the design guide for buildings
within the Petone Commercial Activity Area.
Building shape
7.20 Mr Bowman considers the proposed new buildings match the existing building at 352
Jackson Street in terms of scale, height, and rectangular form. The cornice height on
352 Jackson Street matches the proposed building length at the street boundary of
the new building. The floor-to-floor height of the proposed building does not match
that of 352 Jackson Street as two floors are proposed within the height of the first floor
of 352 Jackson Street. Mr Bowman considers the proposed building will create a
street edge when none exists at present, the effect of which is positive as it reinforces
the traditional character of Jackson Street.
7.21 I concur with Mr Bowman’s assessment and while the floor-to-floor heights of the
proposed building do not match the existing building, the overall effect of having a
building on the road frontage of Jackson Street is considered to maintain the
compatibility of the streetscape frontage. On balance, the proposal is consistent with
these performance design standards.
Buildings on corner sites
7.22 Mr Bowman does not consider the design performance standards for buildings on
corner sites to be relevant. I concur with his comments.