Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012The wall height variation is a result <strong>of</strong> the sloping block and the applicant's desire to provide adwelling and outdoor space all at the same level as well as providing for a large backyard.The proposed upper storey to the dwelling is set back approximately 22.0 metres from the rearboundary so that there is no overshadowing <strong>of</strong> the adjoining property to the south. The height<strong>of</strong> the dwelling with the associated fill to side boundaries will increase overshadowing tobuildings and appurtenant open spaces <strong>of</strong> adjoining properties to the east and west in themorning or afternoon. In addition, from a street perspective, the dwelling is higher than theexisting dwelling and has a similar floor level to the dwelling on the west and would therefore sitmuch higher than the dwelling to the east, interrupting the streetscape levels.The general purpose <strong>of</strong> the height and retaining provisions <strong>of</strong> the Codes is for builders to followthe natural topography. Whilst on sites with slopes, such as this, this <strong>of</strong>ten cannot be fullyachieved, it is feasible in this case however to lower the floor level <strong>of</strong> the development to betterreflect this intent.Overall in view <strong>of</strong> the above comments, it is considered that the proposed height <strong>of</strong> thedevelopment is not acceptable and does not comply with the performance criteria for thefollowing reasons:-• building height not consistent with the desired height <strong>of</strong> buildings in the locality; and• has an impact on the amenity <strong>of</strong> adjoining neighbours in terms <strong>of</strong> adequate direct sun tobuildings and appurtenant open spaces.It is recommended that the floor level <strong>of</strong> the dwelling be lowered by 400mm to a finished floorlevel <strong>of</strong> FFL12.7.POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessedagainst the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), <strong>Town</strong> Planning SchemeNo.1, and the <strong>Town</strong> Planning Scheme Policy Manual.FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:There are no financial implications related to this report.STRATEGIC DIRECTION:Consideration <strong>of</strong> this application is consistent with the <strong>Town</strong>'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 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> PlanningScheme.ATTACHMENTS:1. Applicant's justification and neighbours' submissions.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\B DV.DOCX 27