MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013Applicant's justificationThe applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable developmentprovisions relating to the side setback. A copy of the applicant’s justification is available forviewing by Elected Members and a summary is available as an attachment to this report.Performance criteria assessmentSetback of buildings generallyProposedAcceptable development provisionPrimary Street Setback 4.7 metres - 5.2 metres 9 metresPerformance criteria:Buildings setback from street boundaries an appropriate distance to ensure they:-• contribute to the desired streetscape• provide adequate privacy and open space for dwellings; and• allow safety clearances for easements for essential service corridors.The structure replaces an existing double carport of slightly smaller dimensions. In thisparticular case, it is considered the enclosure of the carport on its south-eastern boundary,within the front setback area, will not be visually intrusive in the streetscape for the followingreasons:• Despite the reduced primary street setback, the carport does not impact upon the amountof landscaping within the front setback area.• The carport is positioned on the side of the dwelling and will not dominate the frontage.• An existing carport on the adjoining corner lot to the east and solid boundary wall to thewest partially screen the proposed solid wall from the street.• The existing streetscape is not typical as there are only four lots, with two being corner lots.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the reduced primary street setbackis acceptable and satisfies the performance criteria for the following reason:-• there will be no negative impact upon the desired streetscape.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'.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 94