Description of proposal Construction of two, side by side two storey dwellings. Each dwelling is a mirror with living areas and a study at ground level, and three bedrooms at the upper level. Each dwelling is provided with a single car garage with a single tandem carspace. The existing crossover on the western side of the lot will be retained, with a second new crossover proposed to be constructed on the eastern side dwelling to service Dwelling 2. Open space is provided at the front and rear of each dwelling. The dwellings will be constructed in a combination of face brick and cladding at the upper level, and concrete tile roofing. Nature of proceeding Application under section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – to review the refusal to grant a permit. Planning scheme Monash Planning Scheme Zone and overlays General Residential Zone – Schedule 2 (GRZ2) Permit requirements Clause 32.08-6 – Construction of two or more dwellings on a lot in the General Residential Zone – Schedule 2
commencement of any works. The plan must show the proposed landscape treatment of the site including:- The location of all existing trees and other vegetation to be retained on site Provision of canopy trees with spreading crowns located throughout the site including the major open space areas of the development. The canopy trees are to grow to a height no less than the parapet of the building/s. Planting to soften the appearance of hard surface areas such as driveways and other paved areas A schedule of all proposed trees, shrubs and ground cover, which will include the size of all plants (at planting and at maturity), their location, botanical names and the location of all areas to be covered by grass, lawn, mulch or other surface material The location and details of all fencing The extent of any cut, fill, embankments or retaining walls associated with the landscape treatment of the site Details of all proposed hard surface materials including pathways, patio or decked areas. Coloured concrete or similar is to be utilised in the driveway. A sprinkler system is to be installed. When approved the plan will be endorsed and will then form part of the permit. Before the occupation of the buildings allowed by this permit, landscaping works as shown on the endorsed plans must be completed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and then maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. All on-site stormwater is to be collected from hard surface areas and must not be allowed to flow uncontrolled into adjoining properties. All on-site stormwater is to be collected from hard surface areas and must not be allowed to flow uncontrolled into adjoining properties. The on-site drainage system must prevent discharge from each driveway onto the footpath. Such a system may include: A trench gate (150mm minimum internal width) located within the property; and/or Shaping the driveway so that water is collected in a grated pit on the property; and/or Another Council approved equivalent. Stormwater discharge is to be detained on-site to the predevelopment level of peak stormwater discharge. Approval of any detention system is required from the Council prior to works commencing. The nominated point of stormwater connection for the site is to the north-east corner of the property where the entire site’s stormwater drainage must be collected and free drained via a pipe to the Council pit in the naturestrip to be