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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012• The application is for a fence constructed in the secondary street setback area frontingTilton Terrace. The fencing is solid for a 5 metre portion facing the street at 1.8 metres inheight. The fencing then is solid to a height of 0.9 metres with infill panels above andpiers to a maximum height of 2.25 metres. In addition, there are sections of solid wall tothe east and west of this fencing to a maximum height of 1.9 metres with one sectionadjoining the lot to the west forming the dividing fence.• The previous Planning Approval, granted on 18 April 2011, approved a wall solid to aheight of 0.9 metres with infill panels above and 2.0 metre piers. In addition, the wall onthe western side was solid to a height of 1.8 metres.Applicant's justificationThe applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable developmentprovisions relating to the proposed front boundary fenceNeighbour submissionThe adjoining lot owner to the west has provided comment objecting to the secondary streetfencing in particular the dividing fence section.Performance criteria assessmentStreet walls and fencesMaximum height of solid portionof wall within the secondarystreet setback areaPerformance criteria:Proposed2.25 metre piers1.9 metre averageAcceptable development provision2.0 metre piers1.8 metre averageFront walls and fences to promote surveillance and enhance streetscapes, taking account of:• the need to provide protection from noise and headlight glare where roads are designated as primaryor district distributors or integrator arterials; or• the need to provide screening to the front setback; or• the need to provide privacy to north facing outdoor living areas.It is considered that there is no justification for the increase in pier and solid wall height of thefence. The original application met the Town's requirements for secondary street fencing. It isnoted that even this approval would have some affect on the streetscape and the neighbour asthe area being enclosed was previously open to the street. Previously there was only a fencein line with the dwelling enclosing the backyard.It is considered that the proposed increase in pier and solid wall height of the fence is notacceptable and does not comply with the performance criteria for the following reason:-• the secondary street fence does not enhance the streetscape.The applicant should be requested to modify the fence in accordance with the original approvalin April 2011.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\B DV.DOCX 15
COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012POLICY/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. Summary of applicant and neighbour comment.COUNCIL DECISION:(COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION)Moved by Cr MacRae, seconded by Cr KingThat:-(i) in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,Council REFUSES the application for retrospective approval for secondary streetfencing submitted by Keegan Ashley at Lot 332 (No.5) Simon Place, City Beach, asshown on the plans dated 25 May 2012, for the following reasons:-(a)(b)the fence does not meet the acceptable development provisions orperformance criteria relating to Clause 6.2.5 of the R Codes 'Street walls andfences';the additional height of the piers and the solid sections of the fence do notenhance the streetscape;(ii)the applicant be requested to modify the fence in accordance with the originalapproval of 18 April 2011 within 30 days of this advice.Carried 9/0H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\B DV.DOCX 16
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