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1, 3, and 5 Lynbara Avenue and
12 Porters Lane, St Ives
Item 1 1219/04
1 April 2005
northern boundary such as Turpentine trees replacing the Jacarandas, the double Flowering plums
<strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> replaced by Pleneas, and the White Cedars <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> replaced with Chinese Tallow trees
(Condition No. 57).
SEPP 65 Principle 7- Amenity
The apartment layout are generally good. The relatively deep floor plans create some kitchens
which do not receive good natural light.
SEPP 65 Principle 8 - Safety and Security
Safety and security issues are acceptable.
SEPP 65 Principle 9 - Social dimensions
The size and mix <strong>of</strong> apartments is acceptable.
SEPP 65 Principle 10 - Aesthetics
The façade designs are acceptable. However, the proposed light/white façade colours will <strong>be</strong>
prominent within the context <strong>of</strong> the predominantly brick and mid-<strong>to</strong>nal range <strong>of</strong> existing buildings.
The proposed light/white faced colours contrast with, rather than complement, the grey-green
colours <strong>of</strong> he natural landscaped setting. It is recommended that the external building colours are
in the mid-<strong>to</strong>nal range <strong>of</strong> colours <strong>to</strong> complement the existing natural and built context.
Comment
Council’s consultant Urban Design Officer stated that “I have examined the amendments from the
white <strong>to</strong> the proposed “crystal palace’ grey-green colour will assist in relating the building <strong>to</strong> its
landscaped setting and in terms <strong>of</strong> SEPP 65 this DA should <strong>be</strong> approved.
STATUTORY PROVISIONS
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 65 – Design Quality <strong>of</strong> Residential Flat
Development
The application includes a design verification statement by the project architect, Yammie Owusu
(Senior Architect Reg No. 6558) <strong>of</strong> Futurespace Pty Ltd. Mr Y. Owusu has verified he is a
qualified designer and mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the NSW Registration Board and has designed the proposal in
accordance with the design quality principles set out in Part 2 <strong>of</strong> SEPP 65.
The application has <strong>be</strong>en assessed in terms <strong>of</strong> the Design Quality Principles set out in SEPP 65.
The design quality principles do not generate design solutions but provide a guide <strong>to</strong> achieving
good design and the means <strong>of</strong> evaluating the merit <strong>of</strong> the proposal.
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