Barwon Heads Residential Character Study - City of Greater Geelong

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DESIGN GUIDELINES barwon heads PRECINCT 3 Character Element Objective Design Response Avoid Illustration Vegetation To maintain and strengthen the coastal character of the vegetation. 1 Retain existing native and indigenous species wherever possible. (Locate footings outside root zone.) 1 Removal of established native and indigenous species. 2 Replace any trees lost due to development with similar size appropriate coastal species. 2 Planting of large exotic tree species. Prepare a landscape plan to accompany all development proposals that utilises appropriate coastal species. Siting To reflect the existing rhythm of dwelling spacing. 3 Buildings should be offset from at least one side boundary. 3 Boundary to boundary development. To maintain the consistency, where present, of building front setbacks. 4 The front setback should be not less than the average setback of the adjoining two dwellings. 4 Buildings that are set further forward than the closest of the buildings on the two adjoining properties. Height and building form To ensure that new buildings and extensions do not dominate the streetscape. 5 Respect the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. The height at the front should match the typical single storey wall height. 6 Use skillion, flat, single pitch or low pitched roof forms. 5 Buildings that exceed by more than one storey the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. 6 High pitched roof forms. Materials and design detail To use lighter looking building materials and finishes that complement the dominant pattern within the streetscape and coastal setting. 7 Use timber or other non-masonry sheeting or cladding materials where possible. 8 Render, bag or paint masonry surfaces. 7 Exposed red or orange brick. 8 Urban period reproduction styles and detailing. Front boundary treatment To maintain and enhance the continuous flow of the garden settings and the openness of the streetscape. 9 Provide no front fencing. 9 High, solid front fencing. CITY OF GREATER GEELONG RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER STUDY 2001 © and John Curtis Pty Ltd.
4 PRECINCT BROCHURE Character Description The Precinct is distinctive due to its seaside township character derived from the remaining pre and interwar buildings, and the mixture of post war and recent styles with a variety of building materials. The generally low scale buildings are set within mature native and exotic gardens complemented by mature street trees and informal roadway treatments. The character of the area could be strengthened by encouraging a lack of front fencing, or open style front fences and further native planting. Key Existing Characteristics: • Vegetation is mostly indigenous/native Tea-tree. • Architecture is 50s-60s seaside style, with Victorian and Edwardian buildings along the river foreshore. • Dwellings are single storey with the exception of dwellings on the southern edge of the precinct that are predominantly double storey. • Buildings are generally set back 6-7m from front fence, and 1-3m from the side boundaries. • Building materials are mixed brick, timber and fibro with mixed roofing. • Part of the precinct has unsealed roads, all roads are unkerbed. • Front fencing varies from no front fence to average height open style. Preferred Character Statement The seaside township character of the area will be maintained and strengthened by: • Retaining the identified heritage buildings and ensuring adjacent dwellings respect the form, scale and materials of these buildings; • Encouraging the use of lighter looking building materials, including timber and other non-masonry cladding; • Encouraging low scale dwelling types; • Encouraging the retention and planting of indigenous and native trees; • Encouraging the use of lighter looking building materials, including timber and other non-masonry cladding; • Encouraging low scale dwelling types; and • Encouraging the retention and planting of indigenous and native trees.ng of indigenous and native plants. Avoid: • Removal of Moonah and Tea-tree in the public and private domain. • Sealing and kerbing of roads. • Large bulky buildings or buildings with high site coverage, that dominate the streetscape. • A predominance of exposed brick buildings. • High front fences. This individual Precinct Brochure should be read in conjunction with the general Township Brochure. Please see overleaf for Design Guidelines to assist with the preparation and assessment of development proposals. PRECINCT 4 City Of Greater Geelong Residential Character Study barwon heads
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