MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013• The site is an irregular wedge shape, with a large curved frontage and narrow rearboundary (10.9 metres long). The site slopes up from west to east and also south tonorth.• The plans show a two storey rendered brick dwelling with a mix of Colorbond skillion andflat concrete roofing. The floor plans show:o Ground floor: double garage, main kitchen and meals area opening to a deck, pool,and covered alfresco, three bedrooms, family room, bathroom and laundry;o First floor: living room and kitchenette opening to a front deck, the main bedroomand two studies.• There is a new fence proposed adjacent to the front boundary. The plans show a mix ofsolid rendered walls and visually permeable infill fence, above retaining walls holding thehigher level of the front yard (stepped). The fence is also staggered, allowing landscapingto be provided between the fence and the front boundary.Applicant's justificationThe applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable developmentprovisions relating to front setback, fencing in the front setback area, site works, and overallheight. A summary of the applicant’s justification is attached to this agenda.Neighbour submissionThe Town notified the owners of the four properties directly adjoining the subject site, being No.144A Alderbury Street to the north-west, No. 37 Oakdale Street to the north, No. 35 OakdaleStreet to the north-east, and No. 356 Salvado Road to the east. In addition, the owners of thetwo properties across the road (No. 144 Alderbury Street and No. 351 Salvado Road) werenotified.One submission was received from the owners of No. 356 Salvado Road objecting to the heightof the building (in particular loss of views and calculation and interpretation of natural groundlevel), front setback, fill, solid fencing and landscaping in the front setback area. A summary ofthe submission is attached to this agenda.Performance criteria assessmentSetbacks of buildings generallyFront setbackPerformance criteria:ProposedMinimum 7.2 metres forfirst floor deckAcceptable development provisionMinimum 8.0 metresBuildings setback from street boundaries an appropriate distance to ensure they:• contribute to the desired streetscape• provide adequate privacy and open space for dwellings; and• allow safety clearances for easements for essential service corridors.The plans show the ground floor garage and covered entry, and first floor living room with afront setback of 8.0 metres. This is acceptable as the garage does not project forward of theliving room. The first floor deck, however, extends 0.8 metres forward of the living room (ie.front setback of 7.2 metres), for a width of 3.8 metres.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 46