minutes - City of Stirling

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
e. Stormwater from all roofed and paved areas to be collected and contained on site;
f. All eaves to the proposed development maintain a minimum setback of 750mm from
the boundary; and
g. Solid fences within any street setback area in excess of 1.2m in height are not
permitted unless they comply with the City's Policy "Streetscape (including Fencing)".
Fences higher than 1.2m will only be considered where the fence is essentially "see
through" above 750mm (eg solid piers with wrought iron inserts). Where pickets are
used as a form of insert for the front fence, the pickets are to be no wider than 75mm
and spaced at not less than half the width of the pickets.
Officer's Recommendation
That pursuant to Clause 10.3.1 of Local Planning Scheme No.3, the application for a single
dwelling at Lot 301, House Number 32, Powell Street, Joondanna be APPROVED subject to
the following conditions:-
a. The boundary walls are not to exceed the height identified in the proposed site plans.
The surface finish of the wall facing a neighbour should be to the satisfaction of the
adjoining neighbour or in the case of a dispute to the satisfaction of City;
b. All driveways, parking and manoeuvring areas are to be constructed of brick paving,
drained and maintained to the City’s satisfaction. Alternative finishes such as concrete
or bitumen are acceptable if it has a decorative type finish to the satisfaction of the
City;
c. All boundary fencing behind the front setback line is to accord with the provisions of
the City’s Local Laws pertaining to the provision of a sufficient fence;
d. All street trees located in the verge areas adjoining the subject lots are to be retained
and protected;
e. Stormwater from all roofed and paved areas to be collected and contained on site;
f. All eaves to the proposed development maintain a minimum setback of 750mm from
the boundary; and
g. Solid fences within any street setback area in excess of 1.2m in height are not
permitted unless they comply with the City's Policy "Streetscape (including Fencing)".
Fences higher than 1.2m will only be considered where the fence is essentially "see
through" above 750mm (eg solid piers with wrought iron inserts). Where pickets are
used as a form of insert for the front fence, the pickets are to be no wider than 75mm
and spaced at not less than half the width of the pickets.
Report Purpose
To consider a development application for a single dwelling at Lot 301, House Number 32,
Powell Street, Joondanna. The development proposes a variation to the City’s Residential
Building Height Policy and provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) relating to
open space, buildings setback from the boundary, buildings on boundary, and sightlines at
vehicular access points and street corners.
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