Decision details

The Panel:

(A)      Supported the variation to Clause 4.3 Building height in accordance with Clause 4.6 'Exceptions to development standards' of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012;

(B)      Supported the variation to Clause 4.4 Floor space ratio in accordance with Clause 4.6 'Exceptions to development standards' of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012;

(C)      Supported the variation to Clause 30(1)(h) (Standards for boarding houses) in accordance with Clause 4.6 'Exceptions to development standards' of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012;

(D)      Granted consent to development application No. D/2017/1700, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report, subject to the following amendments (additions shown in bold italics and deleted text shown in strikethrough):

(7)     Design Modifications

(a)       A Lighting Plan for the use of the rooftop terrace is to be submitted for approval. Any lighting is to be minor in nature, contain any lighting spill within the site and no lighting structures are to be visible from the public domain.

(b)       The stove tops in boarding rooms 1.7, 1.9 and 2.10 must be setback from the door opening to provide clearance from the full extent of the door opening.

(c)       All boarding rooms must provide refrigerators.

(d)       A screened drying area is to be provided on the rooftop terrace for the use of the residents.

The above details must be submitted to Council’s Area Planning Manager for approval prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate.

(12)      Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is to be provided as shown on 2/F FLOOR PLAN DA-04 REV-03 (dated 8 April 2017) and 1/F FLOOR PLAN DA-03 REV-03 (dated 8 April 2017). An AS2890.3 compliant wall-mounted rack is to be provided.

An additional 5 bicycle parking/storage spaces are to be provided, located throughout the building.

Details must be submitted to and approved by the Certifying Authority confirming Council’s Area Planning Manager prior to any Construction Certificate being issued.

Carried unanimously.

Reasons for Decision

The Panel approved the application as:

(A)      The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the B2 - Local Centre zone and the relevant development controls for the site.

(B)      The non-compliance with building height and floor space ratio development standards are acceptable given the scale and design of the proposed roof addition.

(C)      The proposed conservation works to the heritage item have a positive impact on the streetscape and are consistent with the characteristics of the heritage item and heritage conservation area.

(D)      The non-compliance with the motorcycle parking development standard is offset by the site's close proximity to public transport nodes.

(E)      Subject to compliance with the recommended conditions, the proposed boarding house will provide acceptable amenity for occupants.

(F)      The approval is not anticipated to result in any significant impacts on the surrounding land uses.

(G)      Condition 7 was amended to include a screened drying area on the rooftop terrace for the benefit and amenity of residents.

(H)      Condition 12 was amended to require the provision of 5 additional bicycle parking/storage spaces for the benefit and amenity of residents and to offset the non-compliance with the motorcycle parking development standard.

D/2017/1700