Decision Maker: Local Planning Panel
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
Pursuant to Section
4.16(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel
granted deferred commencement consent to Development Application No. strikethrough):
(2) DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT
The proposal must be modified as
follows:
(a)
The
proposed copper louvres of the upper portion of the proposed lift core tower
are not approved. The tower capping above the brickwork base is to be clad in a
copper sheet that retains a visual solidity (whilst being perforated if
required) and faceting to provide an interpretation of the original faceted
copper dome on the clocktower. This is subject to any changes that may result
from the Section 60 approval;
(b)
The
proposed metal screen gate on the George Street elevation is to be redesigned
to a pattern that interprets the adjacent early railing and to include
components that are of a dimensional cross section and length more consistent
the components of the adjacent early railing. Main horizontal and vertical
lines should be respected;
(c)
The
proposal where it entails the removal of the eastern wall of the original rear
entry porch is to be redesigned to provide interpretation of the original
extent of the east wall by leaving the footprint of the wall in the south
return wall un-rendered and the brick keys evident;
(d)
The
proposed banner signs and supporting stem, and the fixings to the building and
in particular the clocktower wall, are not approved and are to be deleted from
the plans; and
(e)
The
proposed external lighting is not approved.
The modifications
are to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Area Planning Manager prior to
the issue of a Construction Certificate.
(32) HISTORIC
MARKER
A plaque of high-quality material (e.g. bronze
or stainless steel) describing the history of the site and building must be
installed on the facade of the building prior to an Occupation Certificate
being issued. The design, location and wording must be submitted for the
approval of Council’s Urban Design and Heritage Manager prior to manufacture
and installation. The marker is to be incorporated into the heritage
interpretation plan if a plan is required by this consent.
The application was
approved for the following reasons:
(A)
The proposal
is consistent with the objectives of the B2 Local Centre zone contained within
the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.
(B)
The proposal
is consistent with the objective of conserving the heritage significance of the
subject state heritage item and demonstrates design excellence in accordance
with Clause 5.10 and Clause 6.21 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.
(C)
Subject to
conditions, the development is consistent with the objectives of the Sydney
Development Control Plan 2012.
(D)
Heritage
Council NSW have issued General Terms of Agreement and these can be satisfied.
(E)
Based upon
the material available to the
(i)
the
applicant’s written request has adequately addressed the matters required to be
demonstrated by clause 4.6(3) of the Sydney LEP 2012, that compliance with the
height of buildings development standard is unreasonable or unnecessary and
that there are sufficient planning grounds to justify contravening clause 4.3
of the Sydney LEP 2012; and
(ii)
the proposal is in
the public interest because it is consistent with the objectives of the B2
Local Centre zone and the height of buildings development standard.
(F)
Conditions
2(a) and (b) were deleted as they conflicted with the designing with culture
process that informed the lift core tower and gate design, and the ongoing
cultural and community use of the building.
(G) Condition 32 was deleted as condition 33
requires the preparation of a Heritage Interpretation Plan and appropriate recognition
of the building’s history will be considered as part of the Plan along with the
cultural and community use of the building.
Carried unanimously.
D/2020/1158
Speakers
Mr Chris McBride (City
of Sydney) – on behalf of the applicant, and Mr Preston Peachey (City of
Sydney) – on behalf of the applicant.
Report author: Lucy Broadwell
Publication date: 28/04/2021
Date of decision: 28/04/2021
Decided at meeting: 28/04/2021 - Local Planning Panel
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