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1, 3, and 5 Lynbara Avenue and
12 Porters Lane, St Ives
Item 1 1219/04
1 April 2005
• Preservation <strong>of</strong> existing significant trees
We support this scheme as submitted”
Residential Flat Design Code
The considerations contained in the Residential Flat Design Code are as follows:
Relating <strong>to</strong> the local context:
The site enjoys street frontages on three sides, providing multiple access points and a buffer zone <strong>to</strong>
the adjoining site. It has a significant ‘corner’ site character. The trapezoidal shape <strong>of</strong> the site
restricts the siting <strong>of</strong> buildings at the southern end <strong>of</strong> Porters Lane, in terms <strong>of</strong> achieving setbacks,
façade alignments parallel boundaries and the like. The site falls approximately 5% from Porters
Lane <strong>to</strong> Stanley Street. The new change in level across the site is 1.3 metres. The site is located
near the ridgeline roughly following Mona Vale Road. The fall in the site is eastward from Porters
Lane down <strong>to</strong> Stanley Street.
The proposal is split in<strong>to</strong> two floor plates on different levels <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> the natural grade. The
building is designed as two wings connected <strong>to</strong>gether over abasement parking. Each wing has a
separate lift and entrance. Lobby areas are kept relatively simple. The footprint <strong>of</strong> the building is
generated by the shape <strong>of</strong> the site with setbacks <strong>to</strong> all sides.
The proposal is sited over four separate allotments and will require land amalgamation. This
amalgamation will result in a site with three street frontages which is capable <strong>of</strong> accommodating the
proposed density <strong>of</strong> five s<strong>to</strong>reys (Condition No. 86).
The building envelope, in terms <strong>of</strong> building height, floor area, depth and setbacks, is satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry
having regard <strong>to</strong> the desired future character <strong>of</strong> locality. This is discussed in more detail <strong>be</strong>low.
Site analysis:
A site analysis was submitted indicating how the proposal is satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry in terms <strong>of</strong> building edges,
landscape response, access and parking and building performance.
In terms <strong>of</strong> site configuration, the proposal will ensure adequate areas for private and common open
space and deep soil landscape areas.
The orientation <strong>of</strong> the development ensures adequate solar access <strong>to</strong> habitable areas and private
open space <strong>of</strong> the subject development and <strong>to</strong> the adjoining villa development <strong>to</strong> the north <strong>of</strong> the
subject site. The proposed development provides an appropriate frontage <strong>to</strong> Lynbarra Avenue,
Porters Lane and Stanley Street.
The merits <strong>of</strong> the application with respect <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>rmwater management, access and privacy are
discussed <strong>be</strong>low.
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