MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
the applicant paying a cash-in-lieu of parking contribution of $100,000 to the
Town, based on an 8 bay shortfall at $12,500 per bay, to be held in reserve for
future parking improvements in the vicinity of the subject site;
all awnings are to achieve a minimum height of 2.7 metres above natural ground
level;
the preparation of a transport management plan for staff, visitors and residents of
the building to the satisfaction of the Town. The plan is to include incentives for
use of alternative modes of transport including cost subsidy for public transport
fares and priority parking for car pooling;
the operation of, and adherence to, the transport management plan;
the provision of special architectural emphasis to clearly define the main building
entry points as viewed from the street to the satisfaction of the Town. This may
include such elements as additional height, distinct roof forms, canopies, curved
walls and tower elements. Details to be provided at building licence stage.
details of any signage on site being the subject of a separate development
application;
a detailed landscaping and reticulation plan being submitted prior to the issue of
a building licence showing the location and type of proposed trees, shrubs and
lawns to the satisfaction of the Town;
the preparation and implementation of a Bin Waste Management Plan detailing
the storage method and collection details prior to the issue of a building licence
to the satisfaction of the Town's Infrastructure Services;
a Construction Management Plan being submitted detailing how the construction
of the development will be managed in order to limit the impact on the
surrounding area. The plan will need to ensure that adequate space is provided
within the subject site or the parking of worker's vehicles off site. The
construction management plan shall be submitted and approved by the Town
prior to the issue of a building licence.
Concerned with the high cost of the cash-in-lieu contribution, the applicant submitted revised
plans in March 2012 showing four additional car bays. The amended plans also showed the
plot ratio reduced to 1.4:1 in accordance with Condition (a) and the inclusion of a bike rack,
soakwells and a new bin store. The amended plans were approved under delegated
authority on 16 April 2012 as the amended plans were consistent with the intent of the
Council’s decision. Two conditions were changed:- Condition (a) was deleted as the plans
showed a plot ratio of 1.4:1, and Condition (d) was amended to require payment of a cashin-lieu
contribution of $50,000 to the Town, based on a 4 bay shortfall at $12,500 per bay.
With regard to Condition (i) above, in October 2012, the applicant advised after extensive
consultation between parties and expensive legal fees, an access agreement was finalised
in September 2012. However, the owner of the laneway then decided that he was unwilling
to grant an easement and therefore sign the access agreement. The applicant has therefore
amended the design to not use the rear laneway (note: whilst being identified as a 'laneway'
in this report and the conditional approval, the area of land is part of No. 7 Southport Street
that is used as a driveway to access the rear carparking areas of Nos. 158 and 160 Railway
Parade and No. 7 Southport Street). These amended plans are the subject of the following
report.
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