21 Murchison Street St Kilda East - City of Port Phillip

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STATUTORY PLANNING COMMITTEE 17 APRIL 2012 2. SITE HISTORY 2.1. Three planning permit applications and one VCAT appeal have been considered in relation to the subject site: Application No. Proposal Decision Date of Decision 984/2011 Buildings and works comprising Permit 27/10/2011 alterations to the roof, front door and side fences 627/2011 Alterations to front fence, verandah and dwelling, and external painting Permit 10/9/2011 P3174/2010 (VCAT) Partial demolition and the construction of a three level addition to the existing dwelling 445/2010 Demolition of the rear garage, external staircase and part of the rear of the existing dwelling, construct and carry out buildings and works for a rear three level addition and swimming pool with glass. Refusal 6/5/2011 Refusal This decision was appealed to VCAT (refer P3174/2010 above) 27/10/2010 3. PROPOSAL 3.1. It is proposed to demolish the existing rear garage, partially demolish/alter the existing dwelling and construct a two-storey addition to the existing dwelling, a deck and a swimming pool at the rear of the site. Details are as follows: Demolition: 3.2. The detached garage at the rear of the site, part of the driveway, the rear deck, the rear stairwell and portions of the exterior southern wall of the existing dwelling would be demolished as a result of the proposed development. Lower Level: 3.3. The lower level of the proposed rear addition would be offset from the southern wall of existing dwelling by a distance of 3.3m and would comprise a two-car garage with walk-in storage, a guest room, a bathroom, a laundry and a gym. An external deck and partial in-ground swimming pool accessible via an internal hallway would be constructed to a maximum height of 0.6m above natural ground level. An internal stairwell would lead to the upper level of the addition. Upper Level: 3.4. The upper level would comprise an open plan kitchen/dining/living area directly connected to an enclosed south-facing balcony. The upper level would be connected to the existing dwelling by a small 3m long bridge/walkway. The finished floor level of the upper level would match the floor level of the existing dwelling. A small water closet would occupy the eastern portion of the bridge/walkway. Roof: 3.5. The rear addition would be capped by a gabled roof sharing the same pitch and form of the roof atop the existing dwelling. It would be clad in terracotta tiles to match a new roof to be installed on the existing dwelling. External Materials and Finishes: 3.6. The exterior walls of the proposed rear addition would be finished by a rendered surface and would be painted in a ‘flagstone grey’ colour, consistent with the approved finish and colour of the existing dwelling (refer Planning Permit 984/2011). 12
STATUTORY PLANNING COMMITTEE 17 APRIL 2012 3.7. Fascias, gutters, trim and gates and timber-framed windows would be painted in a ‘mission brown’ colour, consistent with the approved colour scheme of the existing dwelling. The proposed garage door would be painted in an ‘anthra’ (black) colour. 3.8. The roof of the rear addition would be clad in terracotta tiles identical to the roof of the existing dwelling. Building Envelope: 3.9. Due to the steep topography and variable ground levels of the subject site, maximum heights are best described in terms of relative levels (RL). The tallest portion of the rear addition would be its roof ridge which would be constructed to a maximum height of RL 37.90 (approx. 7.5m above ground level). This proposed roof ridge would be 0.5m lower than the roof ridge of the existing building at RL 38.42 (approx. 8m above ground level). The proposed height of roof eaves and guttering to the rear addition would match those of the existing dwelling at approximately RL 35.50 (refer TP10). 3.10. At the lower level, the east wall of the garage would be setback 2m from the east boundary. The east wall of the guest room, bathroom and laundry would be constructed to a maximum height of 3.6m and would be setback 0.86m from the east boundary adjacent to an existing brick garage and pergola built to the boundary on the adjoining property at 23 Murchison Street. The southern wall of the guest room and the southern portion of the swimming pool would be setback 2.6 to 2.7m from the south boundary. The west portion of the pool and associated privacy wall would be setback 1.7m from the west boundary. 3.11. At the upper level, the east wall of the addition would be setback 2.0 to 2.8m from the east boundary at a height ranging from approximately 4.8 to 6m above ground level (noting that heights vary due to the steep land gradient). The southern portion of the upper level comprising the enclosed balcony would be setback 6.9m from the south boundary. The west wall of upper level would be setback 5.5m from the west boundary at a height ranging from 5.5 to 6.6m above ground level. Landscaping: 3.12. A landscape plan indicates two new medium-sized deciduous trees within the front setback which would combine medium-sized evergreen trees and screen plantings along mid to rear portions of the east, south and west boundaries. Other works: Hot water services, HVAC equipment and assorted plant located at ground level beneath the bridge/walkway. A 2000L rainwater tank at the southeast corner of the building, adjacent to the lower level guest room. A 3.5m high privacy wall and glass roof along and above the northern portion of the swimming pool. A new driveway which would require minor cutting and filling earthworks along the west portion of the site adjacent to the existing dwelling. A 0.9m high automatic sliding gate spanning the driveway at the property frontage. 3.13 It is noted that several “new” buildings and works represented on the submitted plans/elevations including a 2.1m high side fence, a new front door, a 0.9m high front gate, a 2.1m high double-hinged driveway gate and a terracotta tile roof to the existing building have been previously authorised pursuant to Planning Permit No. 984/2011. 4. SUBJECT SITE AND SURROUNDS Subject Site: 4.1. The site is located on the south side of Murchison Street, immediately adjacent to a ‘dogleg’ involving a perpendicular change of direction in the road (refer p.3 Locality Plan). 13
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