Decision Maker: Central Sydney Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
Moved by the Chair
(Councillor Thalis), seconded by Councillor Scully -
It is resolved that:
(A)
consent be granted
to Development Application No. D/2017/1609 subject to the conditions set out in
Attachment A to the subject report; and
(B)
the Design
Excellence Strategy for 93-97 Macquarie Street, Sydney, prepared by Mecone and dated 6 February 2020 on behalf of Stamford
Property Service Pty Ltd, as shown in Attachment D to the subject report, be
approved pursuant to Section 3.3.1 of the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012
and Section 1.2 of the Competitive Design Policy.
The application was
approved for the following reasons:
(A)
The proposal satisfies the objectives
of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that, subject to the
imposition of appropriate conditions as recommended, it achieves the objectives
of the planning controls for the site for the reasons outlined in the report to
the Central Sydney Planning Committee.
(B)
The proposal generally satisfies the
objectives and provisions of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and
Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.
(C)
The proposal is consistent with the
objectives of the B8 - Metropolitan Centre zone.
(D)
The indicative concept design scheme
accompanying the application demonstrate the envelope can accommodate a
building which complies with the maximum height of buildings development
standard in Clause 4.3 and the maximum floor space ratio development standard
in Clause 4.4 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.
(E)
The proposed development will conserve
the significance of the heritage item contained on the site in accordance with
Clause 5.10 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012, including the
provision of appropriate setbacks from the curtilage of the heritage item.
(F)
The proposed building envelope complies
with the Royal Botanic Gardens sun access plane in Clause 6.17 of the Sydney
Local Environmental Plan 2012.
(G)
Subject to compliance with the design
excellence strategy, the undertaking of a competitive design process and the
recommended conditions of consent, the proposed development will provide a
building envelope capable of accommodating a development that achieves
a high standard of architectural design, materials and detailing that respond
sympathetically to the Macquarie Street Special Character Area and heritage
precinct which
can exhibit design excellence in accordance with Clause 6.21 of the Sydney
Local Environmental Plan 2012.
(H)
In the case of residential uses, the
indicative reference design scheme accompanying the application demonstrates
that the proposed development is generally consistent with the provisions of
the State Environmental Planning Policy No 65—Design Quality of Residential
Apartment Development (SEPP 65) and the Apartment Design Guide, subject to
various design considerations to achieve acceptable amenity for future
residents for solar access, natural ventilation, private open space and
privacy.
(I)
The proposed development has a height
and form suitable for the site and its context, satisfactorily addresses the
heights and setbacks of neighbouring developments, is appropriate in the
streetscape context and broader locality.
(J)
The proposed building envelope can
accommodate the proposed uses and does not result in any significant adverse
environmental or amenity impacts on surrounding properties, the public domain
and the broader Sydney Central Business District, subject to conditions on the
subsequent detailed design development application.
(K)
The public interest is served by the
approval of the proposal, as amendments to the development application have
addressed the matters raised by the City and the community, subject to
recommended conditions imposed relating to heritage conservation, setbacks,
views, privacy, transport, servicing and parking.
Carried unanimously.
D/2017/1609
Speakers
Ms Lucinda Varley – on
behalf of the Quay Apartments, Ms Sonia Fenton (Support Circular Quay), Ms
Natalie Richter (Natalie Richter Planning) – on behalf of the Quay Apartments,
Mr Peter Watts AM – on behalf of Mulpha Australia Pty
Ltd, Ms Gabrielle Morrish (GMU Urban Design) – on
behalf of Mulpha Australia Pty Ltd, Mr Bob Chambers
(BBC Consulting Planners) – on behalf of Mulpha
Australia Pty Ltd, Ms Kate Bartlett (Mecone) – on
behalf of the applicant, Mr Justin Micallef (Oakstand Pty Ltd) – on behalf of the applicant, Mr Ian
Stapleton (Lucas Stapleton Johnson and Partners) – on behalf of the applicant,
and Mr Justin Chenevier (Norton Bright) – on behalf
of the applicant, addressed the meeting of the Central Sydney Planning
Committee on Item 4.
Report author: Marie Burge
Publication date: 12/03/2020
Date of decision: 12/03/2020
Decided at meeting: 12/03/2020 - Central Sydney Planning Committee
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