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Timestamp: 2019-05-21 13:45:09
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Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 9', 'Application No. 63', 'Application No. 141', 'Application No. 199', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'Application No. 240', 'Application No. 92', 'Application No. 434']

Minutes of Randwick Local Planning Panel - 22 November 2018
ESE MINUTES ARE DRAFT UNTIL CONFIRMED AT THE NEXT MONTHLY ETING OF THIS COUNCIL AND/OR COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF Randwick Local Planning Panel of the
Thursday, 22 November 2018 AT 1:10pm
Expert Members: Jason Perica; Oliver Klein
Community Representatives: Michelle Finegan (West Ward)
D91/18 11 Mermaid Avenue, Maroubra (DA/9/2018)
Objector Ms Helen Deegan
Objector Mr George Phillips
Applicant Ms Kim Samuel (representing the applicant)
D92/18 162 Arden Street, Coogee (DA/63/2018)
Objector Ms Susan Thompson
D94/18 252-254 Maroubra Road, Maroubra (DA/199/2018)
D95/18 15 Winchester Road, Clovelly (DA/240/2007/C)
Objector Ms Athena Vantos
Applicant Ms Kerri Marriott
D91/18 Development Application Report - 11 Mermaid Avenue, Maroubra (DA/9/2018)
The existing building does not comply with the height and floor space ratio standards. However; the proposed development (as amended) will achieve greater compliance with these standards. The Panel therefore is satisfied that the development standards may be varied under Clause 4.6 of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 and adopts the recommendation in the report.
Similarly the proposal (as amended by conditions) will improve the overall impact of the development on the foreshore and neighbouring properties when compared to the impact of the existing development.
The panel has considered the impact of the development in the foreshore in accordance with Clause 6.2 of the RLPP 2012 and the Coastal Management SEPP 2018, and amended condition 2 to delete the proposed deck on lower level 4 and associated earthworks in the foreshore area (while also noting other generous private open space areas). Furthermore the panel has amended condition 26 to ensure that appropriate landscaping is provided to maintain the amenity and aesthetic appearance of the foreshore area.
A. That the RLPP is satisfied that the matters required to be addressed under clause 4.6(4) of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 have been demonstrated and that consent may be granted to the development application, which contravenes the height of buildings development standard in Clause 4.3 and floor space ratio standard in Clause 4.4 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012. The concurrence of the Director of the Department of Planning & Environment may be assumed.
B. That the RLPP grants development consent under Sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 9/2018 for Alterations and additions to the existing building and conversion of the building into an attached dual occupancy including associated site and landscaping works, at No. 11 Mermaid Avenue, Maroubra, subject to the development consent conditions attached to the assessment report, with the following amendments:
· Amend condition 2 as follows:
a) A privacy screen shall be provided to the northern side of the balcony at Lower Level 3 having a height of 1.6m (measured above the balcony).
b) The proposed deck on Lower Level 4 shall be deleted and the eastern wall to the plant room shall be appropriately finished with natural stone. The area between the existing dwelling and the foreshore shall be landscaped while generally maintaining existing ground levels. Stairs and access paths to the foreshore may be permitted in accordance with condition 26.
c) The privacy screens provided on the southern sides of the balconies at the Ground Floor and Lower Levels 1 and 2 shall be setback 0.9m from the southern sides of the southern wall at the balcony edge.
d) All privacy screen/s to balconies / to the terrace and as shown to windows must be constructed with either:
e) A 0.9m setback shall be provided to the balustrades on the northern side of the balconies at the Ground Floor and Lower Levels 1 and 2 (measured from the northern side of the balconies).
f) All new balustrading shall be clear glass so as not to obscure views through the balustrading.
g) The shade structure above the rear balcony on Lower Level 1 shall have a maximum depth of 1m as measured from the eastern façade and be cantilevered with no supporting vertical structures.
h) The shade structure above the rear balcony on Lower Level 2 shall have a maximum depth of 1m as measured from the eastern façade and be cantilevered with no supporting vertical structures.
i) The additional infill balcony areas at the Lower Level 2, and Lower Level 3 shall be deleted. If the applicant wishes to square off the chamfered elements within the balconies this can be achieved by making the existing balconies smaller.
j) Any air conditioning equipment shall not be provided on the uppermost roof and shall not be visible from the street or foreshore. They shall also be suitably screened from neighbours.
· Amend condition 26 as follows:
26. The Landscape Plans by Site Design Studios, dwg’s L01-02, rev C, dated 15/12/17, must be amended to include the following additional details, with these revised, compliant plans needing to be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, Council’s Landscape Development Officer (9093-6613), before being forwarded to the Certifying Authority/PCA:
i. A revised landscape treatment between the dwelling and foreshore that complies with condition 2b and includes native and appropriate planting and visual screening to lower level 4 when viewed from the foreshore.
This shall generally maintain existing ground level whilst still allowing some modification for pedestrian access to the foreshore.
ii. Inclusion of a notation stating that any native/remnant vegetation that is encountered during weed clearing/landscape works will be retained and incorporated into the design wherever possible;
iii. Details of the design and materials to be used for any new boundary fencing around the perimeter of the rear setback;
iv. Location and materials to be used for any retaining walls/terracing, stairs/steps and similar on the lower terraces/sloped embankment;
v. Location and extent of all stormwater pipes, trenches and similar in the rear setback, refer also to ‘Stormwater Drainage’ condition;
vi. Existing and finished ground levels/contours, including how any exposed bedrock will be incorporated into the landscape works.
· Amend condition 54 as follows:
54. The premises must only be used as a dual occupancy and must not be used for multi-occupancy purposes or short term rental accommodation
D92/18 Development Application Report - 162 Arden Street, Coogee (DA/63/2018)
For the reasons outlined in the assessment report, the Panel (by majority vote) adopts the recommendation in the report subject to condition 2 being amended to incorporate improved privacy and landscaping measures to the rear. In particular, the Panel notes that the development complies with the height and Floor Space Ratio standards in Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 (LEP) and is consistent with Randwick Comprehensive Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP). Notably, the rear setback exceeds the requirement in the DCP. The separation distance, provision of landscaping in the rear setback and the rear balconies will achieve acceptable privacy. The proposal provides no parking but this is consistent with the relevant objectives under Part B7 of the DCP. The proposal is in close proximity to public transport and conditions 78 & 79 precludes future occupants of the development from participating in Council’s resident parking scheme. It is therefore unlikely that the proposed studio apartments will be suited to residents with cars and will therefore will not generate increased demand for parking or unreasonable traffic impacts. Condition 10 requires a construction management plan to address the potential impacts during construction due to the constraints of providing access to the site. The form and impacts of the development are therefore consistent with what is anticipated by the planning controls.
The community representative noted that the proposed development significantly impacts the local community. The density proposed for the site is unacceptable. The area suffers from a considerable deficit of on-street parking, where the introduction of additional density without satisfying the parking requirement would only exacerbate this, to the detriment of the neighbourhood. The development does not adequately provide open communal space, the waste management proposal will negatively impact adjoining residents, construction traffic will increase traffic congestion exponentially and adjoining properties will lose peaceful enjoyment of their properties. Mrs Finegan was of the view the development will significantly decrease the community’s enjoyment of the local area and has the potential to set an undesirable precedent. Mrs Finegan cannot support the application.
Jason Perica was of the view that the site dimensions and particularly the width of the site posed real difficulties in accommodating this form of development, while reconciling side and rear setbacks, amenity interfaces with neighbours and orientation of outlook over adjoining private land and site coverage/tree removal. He was minded to refuse the proposal in this regard. However, there are no minimum site dimension controls in Councils LEP and DCP and moreover Part C2.2 of the DCP contemplated and encouraged a form of flat development on narrower sites (under 12m in width), that the proposal is essentially consistent with. Given this guiding document for development for such uses, and compliance with the FSR and height standards (and rear setback) Mr Perica was of the view the governing key controls reasonably supported the proposal, and was therefore not able to support refusal of the application.
That the RLPP grants development consent under Sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 63/2018 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a four storey residential flat building comprising seven apartments, at No. 162 Arden Street, Coogee, subject to the development consent conditions attached to the assessment report, with the following amendments:
a. The ground level rear terrace to Unit G.01 is to be reduced in size to a maximum of size of 15m2 with a depth of 3m. The deleted areas of the terrace are to be replaced with deep soil landscaping.
b. Fixed vertical privacy louvres directing views towards the rear of the site must be provided to the north facing windows for the rear apartments at Level 1, 2 and 3, namely windows: W1.03, 1.04, 2.03, 2.04, 3.01, 3.02.
c. Fixed vertical privacy louvres directing views towards the front of the site must be provided to the north facing windows for the front apartments at Level 1, 2 and 3, namely windows: W1.01, 1.02, 2.01, 2.02, 3.04.
d. Storage of 4m3 for the studios and 8m3 for the 2 bedroom apartment must be provided. This storage is in addition to storage in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, and at least 50% must be located within the apartment.
e. A planter box with a minimum width of 600mm shall be provided for the full width of the balconies to the rear units on level 1 and above and shall be landscaped with shrubs that are to be maintained and provided with an automated irrigation system.
f. The landscaping at the rear of the site shown in the approved landscape plan by SOD (drawing No. LA03, Rev C, dated 4 June 2018) for a minimum distance of three metres from the western boundary, is to be in common ownership and managed by the Body Corporate to ensure that it provides an appropriate landscape buffer to adjoining properties for the life of the development. Appropriate access for maintenance of the landscaping shall be provided.
A Tuor
M Finegan
J Perica
D93/18 Development Application Report - 5/19 Melrose Parade, Clovelly (DA/141/2018)
The Panel refuses the application for the reasons detailed below.
That the RLPP refuse development consent under Section 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 141/2018 for a rooftop addition to the existing residential flat building to create an additional floor for Unit 5, at 19 Melrose Parade, Clovelly, for the following reasons:
1. The clause 4.6 requests relating to the variations to the Height of Buildings and Floor Space Ratio development standards of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 are not supported as the proposal is inconsistent with the objectives standards and there are not sufficient environmental planning grounds to support the variations;
2. The proposal is inconsistent with the objectives of clause 6.7 Foreshore Scenic Protection Area of the RLEP 2012 as it will result in a visually jarring and prominent addition to the foreshore area;
3. The design of the proposal is poor and is inconsistent with the Design Quality Principles of State Environmental Planning Policy No 65;
4. The proposal is inconsistent with the objectives and design criteria of the Apartment Design Guide in relation to visual privacy;
5. The proposal is inconsistent with the objectives and controls of the Randwick Comprehensive Development Control Plan 2013 in relation to building facades, roof design, external wall height, ceiling height, solar access, visual privacy, view sharing and car parking;
6. The proposal will adversely impact the amenity of surrounding properties in terms of visual bulk, overshadowing, loss of privacy, and views loss; and,
7. The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for roof top additions to existing residential flat buildings over the height and FSR controls.
D94/18 Development Application Report - 252-254 Maroubra Road, Maroubra (DA/199/2018)
For the reasons outlined in the assessment report, the Panel supports the exceptions to development standards under Clause 4.6 of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 and adopts the recommendation in the report.
The Panel notes that building B is below the maximum building height. The panel considered that this provides suitable transition of the development to the adjoining laneway. The lower height of building B is fundamental to this determination. Building A is consistent with the predominant built form bulk and scale along Maroubra Road.
Condition 2e has been added to address potential privacy impacts from the uppermost levels of both buildings on adjoining properties.
A. That the RLPP is satisfied that the matters required to be addressed under clause 4.6(4) of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 have been demonstrated and that consent may be granted to the development application, which contravenes the Height of buildings and Floor Space Ratio development standards in Clause 4.3 and 4.4 of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 respectively. The concurrence of the Director of the Department of Planning & Environment may be assumed
B. That the RLPP, as the consent authority, grants development consent under Sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 199/2018 for Demolition of existing structures, construction of a part 3/part 4 storey residential flat building in 2 building forms containing 12 dwellings, basement carparking for 16 vehicles, landscaping and associated works (variation to height and floor space ratio controls), at No. 252-254 Maroubra Road, Maroubra subject to the development consent conditions attached to the assessment report with the following amendments:
Add new condition 2 e:
2 e: The only accessible terrace areas on the second floor of building B and the third floor of building A shall be the terraces to the north and south of the respective buildings with no access to the side setback areas.
D95/18 Development Application Report - 15 Winchester Road, Clovelly (DA/240/2007/C)
To ensure that privacy is maintained, the panel considers that the applicant should be required to either lower the deck or increase the height of the privacy screen to ensure that the privacy screen be a minimum height of 1.6 metres above the finished floor level of the non-trafficable deck.
That the RLPP grants development consent under Sections 4.55 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 240/2007/C to modify condition 75 to allow for the retention of the existing deck along the northern side of the dwelling house at first floor level, at No. 15 Winchester Road, Clovelly, in the following manner:
· Amend Condition 75 to read:
75. Use of the deck at the first floor (northern side)
The deck along the northern side of the dwelling house at first floor level shall remain non-trafficable at all times. This deck is to be accessed from the front balcony for maintenance purposes only.
75A. The louvre windows and the fly screens along the northern elevation adjoining the first floor deck are to remain in place at all times other than for maintenance purposes. The louvres must not to be removed to allow general access to the deck.
75B. The privacy screen along the northern side of the dwelling at first floor level shall have a minimum height of 1.6 metres above the finished floor level of the deck. This can be achieved by either increasing the height of the screen (to match the existing screen) or by lowering the finished floor level of the deck.
75C. The deck must contain planter boxes spaced at regular intervals for the entire length of the space positioned in a manner that ensures it is not used for general access.
D96/18 Development Application Report - 9 Carlton Street, Kensington (DA/92/2018)
A. That the RLPP is satisfied that the matters required to be addressed under clause 4.6(4) of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 have been demonstrated and that consent may be granted to the development application, which contravenes the Height of buildings and Floor Space Ratio development standards in Clause 4.3 and 4.4 of Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 respectively. The concurrence of the Director of the Department of Planning & Environment may be assumed.
B. That the RLPP grants development consent under Sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 92/2018 for Alterations and additions to the third level of approved 4 storey residential flat building to convert the 2 studio dwellings into one 3 bedroom dwelling alterations and additions to the third level of approved 4 storey residential flat building to convert the 2 studio dwellings into one 3 bedroom dwelling, at No. 9 Carlton Street, Kensington, subject to the following development consent conditions:
A-1.01 Revision DA-A
A-2.05 Revision DA-A
A-2.06 Revision DA-A
A-3.02 Revision DA-A
A-3.04 Revision DA-A
A-4.01 Revision DA-A
A-4.02 Revision DA-A
A-4.03 Revision DA-A
A-4.04 Revision DA-A
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2. This development consent DA/92/2018 amends the development consent DA/304/2017 only in so far as the modifications highlighted on the plans referenced in Condition 1 and the conditions of this consent.
3. Tandem carspaces 7 & 10 on the approved plans must be allocated to one of the 3 bedroom units.
8. In accordance with section 80A (11) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and clause 98 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, it is a prescribed condition that all building work must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
9. In accordance with section 4.17 (11) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and clause 97A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, the requirements and commitments contained in the relevant BASIX Certificate must be complied with.
11. The building works must be inspected by the Principal Certifying Authority, in accordance with sections 109 E (3) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and clause 162A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, to monitor compliance with the relevant standards of construction, Council’s development consent and the construction certificate.
12. During demolition excavation and construction works, dust emissions must be minimised, so as not to result in a nuisance to nearby residents or result in a potential pollution incident.
13. Public safety and convenience must be maintained at all times during demolition, excavation and construction works and the following requirements must be complied with to the satisfaction of Council:
16. A Registered Surveyor’s check survey certificate or other suitable documentation must be obtained at the following stage/s of construction to demonstrate compliance with the approved setbacks, levels, layout and height of the building to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA):
17. Details of the proposed connection and or disposal of any groundwater or construction site stormwater to Council’s stormwater drainage system must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Development Engineering Coordinator, prior to commencing these works, in accordance with section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
19. Prior to issuing an interim or final Occupation Certificate, a single and complete Fire Safety Certificate, encompassing all of the essential fire safety measures contained in the fire safety schedule must be obtained and be submitted to Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The Fire Safety Certificate must be consistent with the Fire Safety Schedule which forms part of the Construction Certificate.
20. A Certificate must be obtained from a professional engineer, which certifies that the building works satisfy the relevant structural requirements of the Building Code of Australia and approved design documentation, to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority. A copy of which is to be provided to Council with the Occupation Certificate.
21. A section 73 Compliance Certificate, under the Sydney Water Act 1994 must be obtained from Sydney Water Corporation. An Application for a Section 73 Certificate must be made through an authorised Water Servicing Coordinator. For details, please refer to the Sydney Water web site www.sydneywater.com.au > Building and developing > Developing your Land > Water Servicing Coordinator or telephone 13 20 92.
22. In accordance with Clause 154B of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, a Certifying Authority must not issue an Occupation Certificate for this development, unless it is satisfied that any relevant BASIX commitments and requirements have been satisfied.
23. The operation of plant and equipment shall not give rise to an ‘offensive noise’ as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
24. Prior to issuing a final occupation certificate or occupation of the development (whichever is sooner), the owner/developer must meet the full cost for Council or a Council approved contractor to repair/replace any damaged sections of Council's footpath, kerb & gutter, nature strip etc which are due to building works being carried out at the above site. This includes the removal of cement slurry from Council's footpath and roadway.
25. All external civil work to be carried out on Council property (including the installation and repair of roads, footpaths, vehicular crossings, kerb and guttering and drainage works), must be carried out in accordance with Council's "Crossings and Entrances – Contributions Policy” and “Residents’ Requests for Special Verge Crossings Policy” and the following requirements:
26. A compliance certificate must be obtained from Sydney Water, under Section 73 of the Sydney Water Act 1994. Sydney Water’s assessment will determine the availability of water and sewer services, which may require extension, adjustment or connection to their mains, and if required, will issue a Notice of Requirements letter detailing all requirements that must be met. Applications can be made either directly to Sydney Water or through a Sydney Water accredited Water Servicing Coordinator (WSC).
Go to sydneywater.com.au/section73 or call 1300 082 746 to learn more about applying through an authorised WSC or Sydney Water.
27. A "restriction on the use of land” and “positive covenant" (under section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919) shall be placed on the title of the subject property to ensure that the onsite detention/infiltration/pump-out system is maintained and that no works which could affect the design function of the detention/infiltration/pump-out system are undertaken without the prior consent (in writing) from Council. Such restriction and positive covenant shall not be released, varied or modified without the consent of the Council.
28. A works-as-executed drainage plan prepared by a registered surveyor and approved by a suitably qualified and experienced hydraulic consultant/engineer must be forwarded to the Principal Certifying Authority and the Council. The works-as-executed plan must include the following details (as applicable):
29. The applicant shall submit to the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) and Council, certification from a suitably qualified and experienced Hydraulic Engineer, which confirms that the design and construction of the stormwater drainage system complies with the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standard AS3500.3:2003 (Plumbing & Drainage- Stormwater Drainage) and conditions of this development consent.
30. The car spaces within the development are for the exclusive use of the occupants of the building. The car spaces must not be leased to any person/company that is not an occupant of the building.
31. A single and complete Fire Safety Statement (encompassing all of the fire safety measures upon the premises) must be provided to the Council (at least on an annual basis) in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
32. There are to be no emissions or discharges from the premises which will give rise to a public nuisance or result in an offence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
33. Adequate provisions are to be made within the confines of the premises for the storage, collection and disposal of waste and recyclable materials, to the satisfaction of Council, prior to commencing business operations.
The waste storage area must be located within the property and not within any areas used for the preparation or storage of food.
A tap and hose is to be provided within or near the waste storage area and suitable drainage provided so as not to cause a nuisance.
Waste/recyclable bins and containers must not be placed on the footpath (or road), other than for waste collection, in accordance with Council’s requirements.
34. External lighting to the premises must be designed and located so as to minimise light-spill beyond the property boundary or cause a public nuisance.
35. The operation of all plant and equipment upon the premises shall not give rise to an ‘offensive noise’ as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
The operation of the plant and equipment shall not give rise to an LAeq, 15 min sound pressure level at any affected premises that exceeds the background LA90, 15 min noise level, measured in the absence of the noise source/s under consideration by more than 5dB(A) in accordance with relevant NSW Office of Environment & Heritage (EPA) Noise Control Guidelines.
36. Air conditioning plant and equipment shall not be operated during the following hours if the noise emitted can be heard within a habitable room in any other residential premises, or, as otherwise specified in relevant Noise Control Regulations:
37. Any detention area/infiltration system/pump-out must be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure it functions as required by the design.
38. All prospective owners and tenants of the building must be notified that Council will not issue any residential parking permits to occupants/tenants of this development.
39. A notice shall be placed in the foyer/common areas of the building advising tenants/occupiers that they are in a building which does not qualify for on-street resident parking permits.
A1 The applicant and operator are also advised to engage the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Acoustic consultant, prior to finalising the design and construction of the development, to ensure that the relevant noise criteria and conditions of consent can be fully satisfied.
· The standard conditions may be modified or supplemented by additional non-standard site specific conditions to address any specific building, drainage, infrastructure, environmental amenity or waste management considerations, as proposed by relevant referral officers.
· Appropriate operating hours to be specified by Development Assessment officer having regard to standard condition No’s. 136 to 138, relevant Council Policies/Plans, potential environmental impacts and any relevant complaint history.
A4 Council can issue your Construction Certificate and be your Principal Certifying Authority for the development, to undertake inspections and ensure compliance with the development consent and relevant building regulations. For further details contact Council on 9093 6944.
A5 This determination does not include an assessment of the proposed works under the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 and other relevant Standards. All new building work (including alterations and additions) must comply with the BCA and relevant Standards. You are advised to liaise with your architect, engineer and building consultant prior to lodgement of your construction certificate.
A6 Any proposed amendments to the design and construction of the building may require a new development application or a section 96 amendment to the existing consent to be obtained from Council, before carrying out such works
A7 A Local Approval application must be submitted to and be approved by Council prior to commencing any of the following activities on a footpath, road, nature strip or in any public place:
A9 Underground assets may exist in the area that is subject to your application. In the interests of health and safety and in order to protect damage to third party assets please contact Dial before you dig at www.1100.com.au or telephone on 1100 before excavating or erecting structures (This is the law in NSW). If alterations are required to the configuration, size, form or design of the development upon contacting the Dial before You Dig service, an amendment to the development consent (or a new development application) may be necessary. Individuals owe asset owners a duty of care that must be observed when working in the vicinity of plant or assets. It is the individual’s responsibility to anticipate and request the nominal location of plant or assets on the relevant property via contacting the Dial before you dig service in advance of any construction or planning activities.
D97/18 Development Application Report - 238-242 Alison Road, Randwick (DA/434/2018)
The panel recognises some positive aspects of the proposal such as the removal of the detracting garage and a sympathetic fence treatment to the garage entry. However, a number of fundamental concerns were held.
The panel considers that the development in its current form will have an adverse impact on the significance of the heritage item. In particular, the extent of the development (carport, garage, storage and 6 metres wide opening) in the front curtilage of the item and on the corner of the street is excessive. Furthermore the proposal removes the crepe myrtle to the north-west of the proposed garage, which provides some streetscape and neighbor amenity, which should reasonably be able to be retained.
The new structure in its context is simply too large and the panel recommends refusal.
That the RLPP refuse development consent under Sections 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. 434/2018 for the demolition of the existing garage and construction of a garage and carport structure including modifications to existing front boundary fencing facing Alison Road at No. 238 - 242 Alison Road Randwick for the following reasons:
1) The proposal has an adverse impact on the significance of the heritage item due to the extent of development within its front curtilage.
2) The proposal removes a tree that contributes to the streetscape and neighbour amenity, which could reasonably be retained.
3) The driveway entry is too wide and adversely impacts the front fence.
The public meeting adjourned at 2.35pm.
The panel meeting was concluded abruptly due to a fire alarm that required evacuation of the council building. At the time of evacuation, the Panel had completed their deliberations but had not reconvened the public meeting for voting. The Chair determined that the voting could be undertaken electronically by circulation of the draft resolutions. The Panel Guidelines allow for the Chair to vary the meeting procedures in this manner. Given that the public meeting was not reconvened, there is no audio recording of the voting. The written minutes record the resolutions and voting outcomes.