ordinary meeting of council to be held on tuesday, 18 july 2006

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2 Princes Street, Turramurra
Item 2
DA0190/06
18 July 2006
signage is attached <strong>to</strong> the awnings and building facades and will not obstruct pedestrian
access in accordance with the abovementioned objectives.
The proposed signage does not fall under the ‘prohibited’ signage criteria within the DCP and
is acceptable. The signs are at awning level and <strong>be</strong>low in accordance with the DCP and are
not illuminated. The signage complies with Schedule 1 <strong>of</strong> the DCP in relation <strong>to</strong> technical
design requirements and is acceptable for approval.
Development Control Plan 31 – Access
The existing building provides at grade access from the footpath in<strong>to</strong> the premises and a
continuous path <strong>of</strong> travel for access. A condition is recommended in relation <strong>to</strong> access. Refer
<strong>to</strong> Condition No. 24.
The DCP requires that, for existing buildings which are the subject <strong>of</strong> a change <strong>of</strong> use,
development should provide access in accordance with the Building Code <strong>of</strong> Australia. Refer
<strong>to</strong> recommended Condition No. 25 in this regard.
One disabled/accessible car space is provided directly <strong>to</strong> the rear <strong>of</strong> the premises which meets
the requirement <strong>of</strong> Clause 12 <strong>of</strong> DCP 31.
1. LIKELY IMPACTS
The proposal is unlikely <strong>to</strong> have any significant impact on the environment, landscape or
scenic quality <strong>of</strong> the locality, threatened species, populations or ecological communities or
their habitats or any other protected fauna or protected native plants.
The site is not within a wilderness area nor an area <strong>of</strong> critical habit.
2. SUITABILITY OF THE SITE
The site is commercially zoned and has <strong>be</strong>en used his<strong>to</strong>rically for business, retail purposes.
The site is suitable for the development proposed.
3. ANY SUBMISSIONS
The submissions raised have <strong>be</strong>en considered.
4. PUBLIC INTEREST
Subject <strong>to</strong> conditions, the proposal is considered <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> in the public interest.
CONCLUSION
The proposed development complies with the provisions <strong>of</strong> the KPSO and relevant DCP guidelines
and controls. Subject <strong>to</strong> conditions, the proposal will not result in any unreasonable adverse impacts
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