Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

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's justification and neighbour's objectionsADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:That, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,Council APPROVES the application for a two storey dwelling submitted by Webb & Brown-Neaves Homes at Lot 570 (No. 67) Essex Street, Wembley, as shown on the amended plansdated 12 June 2012 subject to the following conditions:(i)the surface finish of boundary walls facing the adjoining property to the south to berendered, painted or face brickwork to the satisfaction of the Town.Committee Meeting 19 June 2012During discussion, Members raised concern with regard to the impact of the boundary wall onthe streetscape and the amenity of the adjoining property to the south and suggested that thewall be set back from the southern boundary to reduce its impact.AmendmentMoved by Cr Carr, seconded by Cr PelczarThat a further condition be added to the motion as follows:-(ii)the garage being set back 0.75 metres from the southern boundary.Amendment carried 4/0H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\B DV.DOCX 31