minutes - City of Stirling

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Consultation/Communication Implications
The proposal was advertised for a period of 14 days in accordance with Clause 4.2 of the
R-Codes. The potentially affected neighbours were contacted by mail and invited to view the
plans of the proposal at the City’s administration building. One (1) submission was received
and is summarised in the table below:-
Submission
Number
Submission Details
‘I strongly object to the proposed
variations to the building height and
setbacks because it will adversely
affect the amenity of the surrounds of
my property, including but not limited
to increased shadow dimension and
time in shadow, increased visual
pollution by way of larger and closer
building imposing on the landscape,
increased intrusion on privacy, by way
of more elevated and closer sight
lines, and possibly encroachment on a
water corporation easement. I believe
the building should comply to the
building heights requirement and the R
Code.’
Officer's Comment
The City has assessed the proposed
grouped dwelling and considers that it
complies with the R-Codes
performance criteria and the City
Policy objectives as it applies to
building height.
In respect to over shadowing, 17.95%
of the property directly to the rear will
be overshadowed as a result of the
proposed grouped dwelling. This is
within the R-Codes acceptable
development standard of 25%
permitted in the R20 zone. The
neighbouring properties solar access
will therefore not be affected to an
unacceptable degree.
The setback of the upper floor eastern
boundary has been amended by the
applicant in light of the objection
received and is compliant with the
acceptable development provisions of
the R-Codes. This is considered to
address the issues raised by the
objector.
In respect to visual privacy, all major
openings and balconies are proposed
to be provided with obscure glazing to
a minimum height of 1.65m above
upper finished floor level. This
exceeds the relevant acceptable
development standards of the R-
Codes and therefore privacy of the
neighbouring properties will not be
affected.
The ground floor has been
adequately setback from the Water
Corporation easement which runs
across the rear of the property,
protecting the easement.
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