Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2012
(a)
the proposed carport results in the removal of a mature healthy street tree where
it is considered that alternative locations are available;
(ii)
the Council would be prepared to give favourable consideration to amended plans
incorporating the following modifications:-
(a)
(b)
the carport being relocated a further 1 metre to the south to enable retention of
the street tree;
the street tree being retained;
(iii) in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,
Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to approve the application for a
verandah extension and double carport submitted by R Spence at Strata Lot 1 (No.
6B) Keane Street, Wembley subject to the plans being amended in accordance with
the changes referred to in (ii) above."
On 13 December 2011, the applicant asked for reconsideration with regards to the removal
of the street tree. It has been deemed that the street tree is in a reasonable condition with
no safety or health concerns identified during this most recent inspection that would warrant
the removal of this street tree at this time.
DETAILS:
Development description
The extension of the front porch with a retractable sun screen set back 8.0 metres
from the front boundary;
A side by side double carport set back 1.5 metres from the front boundary and a 1.0
metre setback from the northern boundary; and
The crossover is to be relocated to the northern side of the property, resulting in a new
crossover and the proposed removal of the existing verge tree.
Applicant's justification
The applicant has provided written justification for the variations to the acceptable
development provisions relating to wall height, rear setback and site works. A copy of the
applicant's justification is available to view for Elected Members.
Performance criteria assessment
Vehicular Access
Setback crossover
to street tree
Proposed
Acceptable development provision
0.5 metres 1.5 metres
Performance criteria:
Vehicular Access provided so as to minimise the number of crossovers, avoid street trees, to be safe
in use and not detract from the streetscape.
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