MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed height of thedevelopment satisfies the performance criteria for the following reasons:-• the proposed height is consistent with the desired height of buildings in the locality andthe overheight section has no significant impact on bulk or access to sun for the adjoiningproperties;• compared with a pitched roof, the proposed skillion improves any view corridors to thepark for the adjoining properties to the east.POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessedagainst the provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), Town Planning SchemeNo.1, and the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:There are no financial implications related to this report.STRATEGIC DIRECTION:Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for thepriority area 'Planning for our Community'.COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirementsfor consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town PlanningScheme.ATTACHMENTS:1. Summary of applicant’s justification and neighbour commentCOUNCIL DECISION:(COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION)Moved by Cr MacRae, seconded by Cr BradleyThat, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,Council APPROVES the application for a two storey dwelling submitted by Mr G Cooperat Lot 562 (No. 358) Salvado Road, Floreat, as shown on the amended plans dated 4February 2013, subject to the following conditions:-(i)(ii)the proposed fencing above the retaining walls and the proposed fencing aroundthe bin store in the front setback area to be visually permeable and comply with theacceptable development provisions of part 6.2.5 of the Town’s Planning Policy 3.2:Streetscape;the proposed development to comply with all details and amendments marked inred as shown on the approved plan. Specifically the proposed finished groundlevels between the covered alfresco and the north-west side boundary, theswimming pool and the north-west side boundary, and the swimming pool deckH:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 51