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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013DV13.9LOT 7 (NO.16) TRURO PLACE, CITY BEACH - TWO STOREY DWELLINGSUMMARY:The Town has received an application for a two storey dwelling at No. 16 Truro Place, CityBeach. The plans show a two storey dwelling with garage boundary walls on the north andsouth.The application requires a Council determination as an assessment is required against thelandscaping provision, buildings on the boundary and visual privacy performance criteria of theResidential Design Codes of WA (R Codes).The proposal is considered to satisfy the relevant performance criteria for landscaping,buildings on the boundary and visual privacy for the following reasons:-• the area in front of the dwelling presents a substantially "green" appearance, allowingviews to the dwellings;• the development will not have a significant adverse effect on the amenity of the adjoiningproperties;• the development ensures that direct sun to major openings to outdoor living areas ofadjoining properties is not restricted; and• direct overlooking of active habitable areas of the adjoining dwelling is minimised bybuilding layout and location outdoor living areas.Accordingly, the proposal is recommended for approval.PURPOSE:To consider an application for a two storey dwelling requiring assessment under theperformance criteria of the R Codes in respect of landscaping, buildings on the boundary andvisual privacy.BACKGROUND:Application: 494DA-2012Owner:David Ferris & Siobhan FerrisApplicant: Shelford Constructions Pty LtdZoning:Residential R/12.5Use class: Dwelling (single) ‘P’ – permittedLand area: 850 m²This application was submitted on 9 November 2012. To address some of the concerns raisedby the Town’s Administration and the owners of a neighbouring property, amended plans weresubmitted on 3 December 2012. Further amended plans addressing these issues weresubmitted on 14 February 2013. It is the latest set of plans that are the subject of the followingreport.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 63
COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013DETAILS:Development description• The lot is a vacant site which is relatively flat, with a slight inclined slope up from south tonorth.• Located to the rear/east of the property is West Coast Highway, with the intersection withOceanic Drive being approximately 100 metres north of the lot.• The proposal is for a two storey dwelling with garages proposed on the northern andsouthern boundaries, a driveway with additional parking bay and a second storey with amajor opening to both the northern and southern sides.• A double garage proposed on the southern boundary is 10.69 metres long and a height of2.914 metres (façade 3.3 metres). The garage 2 proposed on the northern boundary is6.39 metres long and a height of 2.435 metres.• A driveway is proposed on the southern side of the lot and then tapers off to the north toservice the additional garage in the north-eastern corner of the lot. As a result, thelandscaping provision within the 7.5 metre primary street setback area is approximately30%.• A balcony is located to the front of the dwelling and has a minimum setback of 3.0 metresto the northern side. A bedroom 5 window faces the rear of the lot and has a 3.4 metresetback to the southern boundary.Applicant's justificationThe applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable developmentprovisions relating to landscaping provision, buildings on the boundary and visual privacy. Acopy of the applicant’s justification is available for viewing by Elected Members.Neighbour submissionThe applicant notified the owners of the two properties directly adjoining the side boundaries ofthe subject site, being Nos. 14 Truro Place and No. 18 Truro Place. One submission wasreceived from the owners of No. 14 Truro Place objecting to the buildings on the boundary andvisual privacy variations.Performance criteria assessmentLandscaping provisionLandscaping within theprimary street setback areaProposedAcceptable development provision44.5% 60%Performance 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 and conservessignificant landscape elements, including indigenous trees.Given the garage to the rear of the lot the applicant seeks to access the rear via the passagebetween the dwelling and the northern boundary. For this reason, the acceptable landscapingprovision is not met.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 64
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