Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL
TUESDAY 22 MAY 2012
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was
assessed against the provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), Town Planning
Scheme No.1, and the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications related to this report.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for
the priority area 'Planning for our Community'.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:
This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirements
for consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town Planning
Scheme.
ATTACHMENTS:
Applicant's justification.
COUNCIL DECISION:
(COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION)
Moved by Cr MacRae, seconded by Cr King
That, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No.
1, Council REFUSES the amended plans for increased landscaping within the front
setback area submitted by Nicola Delaurentis at Lot 23 (No. 288) The Boulevard, City
Beach, as shown on the plans dated 20 April 2012, for the following reasons:
(i)
(ii)
does not meet the acceptable development provisions or performance criteria of
Clause 6.2.10 'Landscaping in the Primary Street setback area' of the Town
Planning Scheme Policy Manual.
the street setback area does not present a substantially "green" appearance.
Carried 9/0
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