MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
• The natural topography of the subject site is relatively flat with a parks and recreation
reserve (Bent Park) located at the rear of the property.
• Side setback variations occur for the proposed boundary walls to the single garage
and the gym which have a nil setback to the right (east) side boundary and require
assessment under the relevant performance criteria of the R Codes.
• A rear setback variation occurs with the proposed portions of wall to the alfresco and
gym encroaching into the 6 metre rear setback area.
Applicant's justification
The applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable
development provisions relating to buildings on 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 right (east) side boundary
of the subject site, being No.26 Tranmore Way, City Beach with a submission received. A
summary of the submission is attached to this agenda.
Performance criteria assessment
Buildings on boundary
Front Garage and Rear
Gym/Store
Proposed
Nil setback from the
garage to the right (east)
side boundary
Acceptable development
provision
1.0 metre
Performance criteria:
Nil setback from the gym
to the right (east) side
boundary
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 6.46 metres in length and 2.608 metres in
height and is located a sufficient 8.320 metres from the street. Due to the relatively low wall
height and low pitch of the roof the proposed garage is not considered to have any undue
impact on the adjoining property in terms of building bulk. Furthermore, there will be no
adverse affect on the adjoining landowner in terms of privacy.
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