MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013• Materials of a high quality finish may be used, which result in buildings of a high architectural andstructural standard.The applicant proposes to use a combination of high quality timber cladding and metal claddingto the dwelling with a limestone façade to the street. The proposed materials are of a highquality both in design and environmental aspects. It is noted that surrounding buildings in thestreetscape use a variety of materials and built forms with at least 40% of the dwellings havingmetal roofs and a number including metal, timber, fibre cement or weatherboard cladding.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed materials ofconstruction comply with the performance criteria for the following reasons:-• Uses materials of a high quality finish which results in a building of a high architecturaland structural standard.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. Applicant's justification.Committee Meeting 19 February 2013During discussion, the Administration was requested to discuss with the applicant the provisionof an alternative garage door which gives a less solid appearance as viewed from the street,prior to the next meeting of Council.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 75