Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 38
The noise consultant’s report included with the application states that
in addition to this, the cooling fans could be slowed, an appropriate
door installed and (potentially) partial roofing of the enclosure.
It is recommended that the proposed structure be approved subject to a
condition requiring a follow up report be provided within 30 days from
a suitably qualified person assessing the effectiveness of the structure
and verifying that the noise levels do not exceed the Environmental
Management and Pollution Control (Miscellaneous Noise) Regulations,
2004. If the levels are still found to be excessive, Council may require
further mitigation measures.
With respect to the opening and closing of the door to the pool, Council
has previously required the pool door to be kept closed at all times to
reduce noise and the chlorine odour coming from the pool. Council’s
Environmental Health Officer has reminded the owners of this
requirement. Notwithstanding this, it is not relevant to the subject
Development Application.
5.2. Emissions
Concern is raised that the condensation or mist expelled by cooling fans may
drift over the fence onto adjoining properties.
� Comment
The heat pump creates condensation, which is directed to the ground,
rather than vapour and this will not affect the adjoining property.
5.3. Visibility
It is observed that the structure being built around the heat pump is of a height
which will be visible above the fence.
� Comment
The proposed “chimney” would be a minor protrusion above the
structure housing the heat pump, setback approximately 3.5m from the
rear boundary line and would reach a maximum height of 2.7m above
natural ground level.