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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013DV13.14LOT 1327 (NO. 101) MCKENZIE STREET, WEMBLEY - PROPOSED SECONDSTOREY ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND DOUBLE CARPORTSUMMARY:The Town has received an application for second storey additions, alterations and a doublecarport at No. 101 McKenzie Street, Wembley. The plans show first and second storeyadditions, interior modifications, a rear verandah as well as a new carport within the primarystreet setback area.The application requires a Council determination assessment under the performance criteriarelating to building height and visual privacy.The proposal retains the existing (original) house and is considered to satisfy the relevantperformance criteria for the following reasons:-• the additional height of the dwelling is unlikely to have a significant detrimental impact onthe streetscape or the amenity of neighbouring properties;• overlooking of the adjoining property to the south is minimised though screening andexisting mature vegetation;• potential overlooking of the adjoining property to the north is towards non-active habitableareas.Accordingly, the proposal is recommended for approval.PURPOSE:To consider an application for second storey additions, alterations and a double carportrequiring assessment under the performance criteria of the Residential Design Codes (RCodes) in respect to building height and visual privacy.BACKGROUND:Application: 540DA-2012Owner:Mr Ashley & Mrs Melanie DayApplicant: Mr Ashley & Mrs Melanie DayZoning:Residential R20Use class: Dwelling (single) ‘P’ – permittedLand area: 645 m²DETAILS:Development description• Proposed works comprise a new open style carport within the front setback, a groundfloor extension and second storey additions including new bedrooms, a laundry, kitchen,living areas and a rear verandah. The roof pitch, materials and style of the additions andalterations are to reflect that of the existing dwelling.• The natural topography of the subject site slopes downwards from left (south) to right(north) by approximately 0.6 metres and also slopes downwards from front (east) to rear(west) by approximately 1 metre.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 85
COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013• The proposed carport is on the side/northern boundary and replaces an existing singlecarport structure also on the boundary.• A setback variation occurs along the southern side where the ground floor additionsmaintain the 1 metre side boundary setback of the existing dwelling. The adjoiningneighbour to the south did not submit any objection to this variation.• The wall height of the second storey additions ranges between 6.4 and 6.7 metres on thenorthern side and between 5.9 and 6.3 metres on the southern side. Overall roof height iscompliant at slightly less than 9 metres above existing ground levels.• The verandah has a floor level between 0.6 and 0.9 metres above natural ground leveland is set back 3.2 metres and 4 metres within the 45º cone of vision from the southernand northern boundaries respectively.Applicant's justificationThe applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable developmentprovisions. A copy of the applicant’s justification is available for viewing by Elected Membersand a summary is available as an attachment to this report.Neighbour submissionThe Town notified the owners of the properties directly adjoining the northern and southernboundaries of the subject site, being No. 99 and No. 103 McKenzie Street, Wembley. Theowners of each of the two properties provided submissions objecting to second storey wallheight and visual privacy. A summary of the submission is attached to this agenda.Performance criteria assessmentWall heightWall heightPerformance criteria:ProposedNorth: Max 6.7 metresSouth: Max 6.4 metresAcceptable development provisionMax 6.0 metresBuilding height consistent with the desired height of buildings in the locality, and to recognisethe need to protect the amenities of adjoining properties, including, where appropriate:-• adequate direct sun to buildings and appurtenant open spaces;• adequate daylight to major openings to habitable rooms; and• access to views of significance.The wall height is measured from natural ground level to the underside of the second storeyeaves. Natural ground level on the subject site slopes downwards towards the rear (west) andfrom left (south) to right (north), resulting in wall heights greater than the required 6.0 metres onall sides of the proposed dwelling. The increased wall height can also be partly attributed to theground floor additions maintaining the floor level of the existing dwelling. It is noted, however,that the proposed roof height does not exceed the maximum 9.0 metres permissible.Furthermore, the upper floor complies with setbacks from the primary street and sideboundaries and is stepped in to reduce the bulk impact on the neighbouring properties. Theupper floor also contains no major openings that overlook adjoining properties and the exteriorfaçade of the existing dwelling is maintained; meaning there will be negligible impact upon theamenity of adjoining properties or the streetscape. The roof pitch required by Council'sStreetscape Policy for developments in Wembley has also been achieved. In respect to directH:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 86
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