minutes - City of Stirling

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Conservation Parameter No. 5: Non-original render to the façades should be removed. The
façade should be re-pointed, to reflect the original treatment (as is evident in the historical
photograph of the corner store, c. 1912).
Applicants Comment
The applicant has requested that the above
be subject to the Applicant undertaking an
investigation, in the form of a Mortar Test, to
ascertain the condition of the original brick
work and mortar, and the effect of this
conservation outcome on the structural
stability of the facade. The applicant
requests that results of the Mortar Test shall
be to the Applicant's satisfaction.
City’s Heritage Consultant Comment
This request is considered reasonable, as it
will ensure that the removal of render won’t
have any avoidable adverse impacts on the
structural stability of the façade. However,
the results of the Mortar Test and
subsequent action (to retain the render or
remove the render) should be subject to the
satisfaction of the Manager Approvals.
Conservation Parameter No. 6: Any original timber flooring should be restored. Original
timber flooring should be salvaged from the demolition of the remaining building and reused
in the conservation works, where the original flooring is no longer extant.
Applicants Comment
The applicant agrees to the above, subject
to the original timber flooring being of an
acceptable safety and structural standard,
and the finished level of the tenancy being
one level (without internal steps) to meet the
requirements of the prospective tenant.
City’s Heritage Consultant Comment
This request is considered acceptable as it
will not have an adverse impact on the
place’s contribution to the character of the
Mount Lawley (East) Heritage Protection
Area. However, modification of the floor
levels should only be undertaken after
certification from a suitably qualified
Structural Engineer has been provided to
the City to demonstrate that these works
won’t impact on the structural stability of the
building and its footings.
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