Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012Even though the privacy requirements for the master bedroom are met it is considered thatgiven the dwelling seeks discretion for wall height and that the height is at its worst on thenorthern side, it would not be unreasonable to require the north facing window to beconditioned to be a minor opening to alleviate some of the neighbour's concerns.It is noted that the proposed additions and alterations relate to the upgrading of original housingstock and this can usually result in some variations to acceptable development standards beingsought with existing floor levels already established.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed height of thedevelopment is acceptable and complies with the performance criteria for the followingreasons:-• allows for adequate access to light for buildings and adjoining buildings; and• does not impact on access to views of significance.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'.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. Applicant's justification and neighbour's submission.COUNCIL DECISION:(COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION)Moved by Cr MacRae, seconded by Cr KingThat, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,Council APPROVES the application for second storey additions and alterations to theexisting dwelling as submitted by Tangent Nominees Pty Ltd at Lot 320 (No. 101)Branksome Gardens, City Beach as shown on the plans dated 15 May 2012 subject tothe following conditions:-(i)the roof material not to be zincalume or off-white (‘Surfmist’) Colorbond;H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\B DV.DOCX 41