152-158 FITZGERALD STREET TOWN OF VINCENT - City of Vincent

152-158 FITZGERALD STREET TOWN OF VINCENT

Existing warehouse building.
Proposal effects a discontinuance of a non-conforming use.
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET: TOWN OF VINCENT

Residential development under
construction
Lot 1 & 2 Fitzgerald St
Residential development
under construction
Commercial / Residential
Zone R80
Existing commercial buildings
Appendix 16 Policy Area
Graham Farmer Tunnel
Appendix No. 16
Density & Mix R160 + 33% for single bed 60m2 apartments (RCodes); + 50%
discontinuing use (TPS)
Height & Mass
Plot Ratio R160 – 2 : 1
66% Residential 34% Commercial
3 storey to adjacent to primary street frontage, and up to 8 storey within
the site
SITE : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH

Objectives
•Facilitate good quality and well designed buildings for residential and commercial use.
•Maximise use and enjoyment of public open space.
•Maximise proximity to City Centre
•Create a premier example of robust building forms.
OBJECTIVES : PRECINCT

Development Potential
Appendix 16
Site Potential
June ’07 Proposal*
Site Area:
1,411m 2
1,411m 2
1,411m 2
Density:
R160
R240
R213
23 units
34 units
35 units
Plot Ratio (2:1):
2,822m² max.
2,822m² max.
2,822m² max.
Mix 66% Residential
@ R160:
Commercial:
Primary Setback:
Height:
1,963m² (66%)
959m² (34%)
Nil
3 storey to street
Up to 8 internally
2,040m² (66%)
1,051m² (34%)
Nil
3 storey to street
Up to 8 internally
2,715m² (57%)
2,010m² (43%)
Nil
3 storey to street
8 storey internally
*Development Application submitted June ’07 with a recommendation to
approve by Development Services
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

June ’07 Submission
Elected Member Comments
Mayor
Cr Doran-Wu
Cr Farrell
Cr Maier
Cr Youngman
Cr Burns
Cr Ker (absent)
Cr Lake
Cr Messina
Communal
Open Space
Affordable Housing
1 Bed 60m² floor area
+33% Density Bonus
% Mix
Res/Com
Proposed
(57/43)
Height
(8 storey)
Good
Design
٭
٭ ٭ ٭ ٭
٭
٭
٭
٭ ٭ ٭
٭
٭
- - - - -
٭
٭ ٭ ٭ ٭
٭ ٭ ٭ 152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : ELECTED MEMBER COMMENTS

H+AA Response to Elected Members Comments
Reconfigure residential / commercial mix to 66% Residential and 34% Commercial
as required in the Guidelines.
Reworked residential units to provide 1 bedroom accommodation at 60m 2 floor area.
Reduced number of units from 35 to 34.
Address bulk and mass by providing 3 levels to street frontage, a further 4 levels
setback from street frontage with lightweight canopy, and a top floor located to the
rear of the site.
Density:
Residential:
Commercial:
Height:
June ’07 Proposal
R213
35 units
2,715m² (57%)
2,010m² (43%)
3 storey to street
8 storey internally
December ’07 Proposal
R213
34 units
2,800m² (66%)
1,440m² (34%)
3 storey to street
4 to 7 setback & 8 to rear
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : RESPONSE

Response
Residential Configuration – 34 Units
15 x 1 bedroom @ 60m 2 16 x 2 bedroom @ 98m 2
2 x 3 bedroom @ 100m 2 1 x 3 bedroom @ 130m 2
Plot ratio
2,822m 2 Allowable
2,798m 2 Provided
Mix – Residential / Commercial
Residential floor areas 2,798m² (66%)
Commercial Floor Areas 1,440m² (34%)
Density - R213
Guidelines R160
Council permitted increase up to R240
Increase in permitted density of up to 50% if the proposed development effects
the discontinuance of a non-conforming use.
R-Code concession of 33% increase in density by providing single bedroom
dwelling of no more than 60m 2 floor area.
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : RESPONSE

Response - Section
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : SECTION

Response – Street Elevation
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : STREET ELEVATION

June ‘07
December ‘07
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : MODEL

Précis – Revised Proposal
•We believe that we have address the comments and concerns of Council.
•The revised proposal is in direct response to the Precinct Guidelines and achieves the
desired objectives of:
Good quality, robust and well designed buildings;
Maximise the enjoyment of public open space (park opposite);
Maximise the areas proximity to the CBD, public transport, road networks,
and as a gateway to the Town of Vincent;
Create a premier example of robust building form catering to a variety of
uses;
Create a mixed use environment where the amenity of all users is respected
and considered;
To build on a sense of place, and
Encourage ‘Green Building’ techniques and the provision of affordable
housing.
•We look forward to your comments.
152-158 FITZGERALD STREET : PRECIS