MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
which provide legal vehicular access across each property. The cross easement also
provides for adequate manoeuvring for the proposed garage on Lot 4.
• Site slopes steeply upwards by approximately 2 metres from front (north) to rear
(south).
• Proposed two storey dwelling with a skillion roof.
• Boundary walls to the proposed garage on the left (east) and front (north) side
boundaries in the north-east corner of the property.
• Proposed height variation proposed to the top of the skillion roof which measures 7.2
metres.
Applicant's justification
The applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable
development provisions relating to building height.
Performance criteria assessment
Building height
Building Wall Height
Proposed Acceptable development
provision
4.3 metres to 7.2 metres 7.0 metres to the top of skillion,
- west elevation
curved or flat roof
Performance criteria:
Building height consistent with the desired height of buildings in the locality, and to recognise
the need to protect the amenities of adjoining properties, including, where appropriate:
• adequate direct sun to buildings and appurtenant open spaces;
• adequate daylight to major openings to habitable rooms; and
• access to views of significance.
The proposed wall height variation of 0.2 metre relates to a 3 metre length of the skillion roof
which occurs centrally on the lot and is not considered to have an undue impact on the
adjoining landowners. The over height portion of wall on the western elevation is set back a
considerable 4.5 metres from the right (west) side boundary. The wall heights on the eastern
elevation meet the relevant acceptable development provisions and are considered to
protect the amenity of adjoining landowner to the left (east) side. The proposed wall height
variation is not considered to have an undue impact on the streetscape as the top of the
skillion roof is set back approximately 32 metres from the street. This occurs due to the
location of the dwelling on a rear battle axe lot. Consequently, the skillion roof is not evident
from the street. The proposed skillion roof would have less of an impact on the rear
adjoining properties than a pitched roof.
Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed height of the
development is acceptable and satisfies the performance criteria for the following reasons:-
• access of direct sun to major openings to habitable rooms of adjoining properties will
be protected;
• access of views of significance from adjoining properties out to Lake Monger will be
protected.
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