MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
• A variation occurs for the proposed boundary wall of the garage which has a nil
setback to the west side boundary and requires assessment under the relevant
performance criteria of the R Codes. This wall abuts the common strata lot boundary
with strata Lot 1 No. 234A Selby Street.
• A variation occurs for the portion of wall to the Laundry, Ensuite & Guestroom with a
setback to the west side boundary of 1.180 in-lieu of the allowable 1.5 metre setback
requiring an assessment under the relevant performance criteria of the R Codes. This
setback relates to the common boundary with Strata Lot 1.
Applicant's justification
The applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable
development provisions relating to buildings on the boundary and buildings setback from the
boundary. A summary of the applicant’s justification is attached to this agenda.
Neighbour submission
The Town notified the owners of the property directly adjoining the west side boundary of the
subject site, being No.234A Selby Street, Wembley. A summary of the submission is
attached to this agenda.
Performance criteria assessment
Buildings on boundary
Side Setback
Performance criteria:
Proposed
Nil setback from the
garage to the west side
boundary
Acceptable development
provision
1.0 metre
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.
The proposed boundary wall to the garage is 6.320 metres in length and an average of
3 metres in height. It is to be noted that the applicant originally proposed a wall of
approximately 4.0 metres in height. In an effort to reduce the impact on the adjoining
landowner to the west, the applicant has reduced the height to an average of 3 metres. The
proposed boundary wall is located on the western boundary of the property and therefore will
have not effect the northern light available to any major openings or outdoor living areas of
the adjoining property to this west side. In addition, the proposed boundary wall is
considered to make effective use of space for the rear strata site allowing for an adequate
turning circle for vehicular access to the garage. The privacy of the adjoining property to the
west will be protected with no variations proposed to the acceptable development standards
relating to privacy outlined in the R Codes.
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