MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
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<strong>COUNCIL</strong> MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013DV13.14LOT 1327 (NO. 101) MCKENZIE STREET, WEMBLEY - PROPOSED SECONDSTOREY ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND DOUBLE CARPORTSUMMARY:The <strong>Town</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the dwelling is unlikely to have a significant detrimental impact onthe streetscape or the amenity <strong>of</strong> neighbouring properties;• overlooking <strong>of</strong> the adjoining property to the south is minimised though screening andexisting mature vegetation;• potential overlooking <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 ro<strong>of</strong> pitch, materials and style <strong>of</strong> the additions andalterations are to reflect that <strong>of</strong> the existing dwelling.• The natural topography <strong>of</strong> 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\<strong>COUNCIL</strong> MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 85