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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed garage doors areacceptable and satisfy with the performance criteria for the following reason:-• the greater setback of the garage, overhanging balconies and landscaping in the frontsetback area combine to reduce the dominance of the garage on the streetscape.Vehicular accessProposedAcceptable development provisionSetback from a street tree 0.7 metres from the north 1.5 metresdwelling drivewayWidth of a driveway 55% Maximum 40%Performance criteria:Vehicular access provided so as to minimise the number of crossovers, avoid street trees, to besafe in use and not detract from the streetscape.The proposed driveways to the double garages are 4.5 metres wide in the front setback area.There is an existing street tree located between the two driveways. The Town’s InfrastructureServices has inspected the street tree and determined that the tree is in a good condition andthere is no reason to remove the tree. According to the drawings, the tree is greater than 1.0metre from the south dwelling’s driveway, but closer than 1.0 metre from the north dwelling’sdriveway. Whilst the tree is closer than the minimum requirement of 1.5 metres, due to the sizeof the tree the proposed setback of 0.7 metres is considered acceptable in this particularcircumstance. Of more important note is that the area available between the proposedcrossovers has a width of 2.6 metres, which is a more than adequate area available if theexisting tree is damaged and requires replacing.With regard to the width of the driveways, the width is less than a standard double driveway, inorder to accommodate more landscaping in the front setback area. The applicant has advisedthat this landscaping will be planted with mature vegetation to ensure a soft green aesthetic isprojected to the street. It is considered in this particular instance, the width of the drivewaysare acceptable. There will be a loss of a street parking bay, however, there is sufficient spacefor a visitor to park on site, on the driveway in front of the garages, due to the greater setbackof the garages from the street.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed vehicular access isacceptable and satisfies the performance criteria for the following reasons:-• the width of the driveway, street tree between the driveways and the provision oflandscaping in the front setback area will combine to reduce the impact of the drivewayson the streetscape.Landscaping in the front setback areaLandscaping in the frontsetback areaProposedAcceptable development provision45% Minimum 60%H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 37
COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013Performance criteria:• The street setback area developed and planted to present a substantially “green”appearance, allowing views to the dwellings; and• Development which minimises impact on the natural topography of the locality andconserves significant landscape elements, including indigenous trees.As previously discussed, the driveways are narrower than a standard double driveway toreduce their impact on the streetscape and provide sufficient area for a street tree between thedriveways. The applicant has advised that the landscaping in the front setback area willcomprise mature vegetation to ensure a soft green aesthetic is projected to the street.Furthermore landscaping is proposed behind the setback line which will also contribute to the“green” appearance of the development. The landscaping proposed is greater than the twodwelling development to the south.Overall, in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed landscaping in thefront setback area is acceptable and satisfies the performance criteria for the followingreasons:-• the street setback area will present a green appearance and allow views to the dwellings;• sufficient area is provided between the driveways to retain, or remove and replace, thestreet tree.Buildings setback from the boundaryProposedAcceptable development provisionSouth/left side boundary:• Ground floor: dining to 1.0 metre 1.5 – 2.0 metrescabana wall• Upper floor: void to bed 3 1.5 – 2.1 metres 2.3 – 2.7 metresNorth/right side boundary:• Ground floor: dining to 1.0 metre 1.5 – 2.0 metrescabana wall• Upper floor: void to bed 3 1.5 – 2.1 metres 2.4 – 2.8 metresPerformance criteria:Buildings setback from boundaries other than street boundaries so as to:• provide adequate direct sun and ventilation to the building;• ensure adequate direct sun and ventilation being available to adjoining properties;• provide adequate direct sun to the building and appurtenant open spaces;• assist with protection of access to direct sun for adjoining properties;• assist in ameliorating the impacts of building bulk on adjoining properties; and• assist in protecting privacy between adjoining properties.The height of the building, combined with the long, narrow lot shape, results in non compliancewith the side setback acceptable development requirements.In relation to the variations to the south side boundary, the development complies with theacceptable development requirements relating to solar access for adjoining sites. There are nomajor openings facing the neighbouring property to the south on both the ground and upperfloors. With regard to the upper floor in particular, has a smaller footprint than the ground floor,H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 38
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