1                 LPP11/19    DA/1339/2018 - Torrens Title Subdivision of One Lot into Two including Alterations and Additions of an Existing Dwelling - 60 Lonsdale Avenue, Berowra Heights

(DA/1339/2018)

OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATION

THAT Development Application No. DA/1339/2018 for Torrens title subdivision of one lot into two including alterations and additions to the existing dwelling at Lot 1 DP 208907, No.60 Lonsdale Avenue, Berowra Heights be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of LPP Report No.11/19.

PANEL’S CONSIDERATION AND DETERMINATION

The Panel considered the matters raised by an anonymous written submission and by the objectors at the meeting. The panel attended a view of the site with the independent planner, Ms Nicola Stainton. The panel considered the concerns raised in the submissions and conclude that suitable conditions of consent would address the issues of concern.

The Panel resolved to approve the proposed development subject to the amendment of conditions below:

1.             Delete conditions No.11 and 43.

2.             Insert new condition as follows:

A 1.8m high timber lapped and capped boundary fence be erected along the northern side boundary for the entire length of the driveway (behind the front building line).

(Note:  Alternative fencing may be erected subject to the written consent of the adjoining property owner(s).

3.         Amend Condition 46A to require the planting of a minimum of 8 trees across lots 1 and 2.

4.         Amend conditions 21, 33 and 35 by deleting the reference to trees 21 to  23

5.         Add new condition to require landscape screening of the two car spaces at the front of lot 1 by retention and enhancement of the existing landscaping.

The reasons for this decision are:

·                     The proposed development complies with Hornsby Local Environmental Plan and is generally compliant with the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013.

·                     The proposed development does not create unreasonable environmental impacts upon existing and adjoining development with regard to future amenity and impacts on trees.

·                     The proposed development is consistent with existing area characterised by battle-axe sub-division. It is in the public interest as it will provide a development outcome that will provide diversity of housing and is a suitable use of the site.

VOTING OF THE PANEL MEMBERS

FOR: Jacqueline Townsend, Linda McClure, Mary-Lynne Taylor

AGAINST:    Nil

2                 LPP10/19    Development Application - Cool Room - Galston Community Centre, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston

(DA/1325/2018)

OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATION

THAT Development Application No. DA/1325/2018 for a cool room at the Galston Community Centre at Lot 1 DP 632865, No. 37 Arcadia Road, Galston be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. LPP10/19.

PANEL’S CONSIDERATION AND DETERMINATION

The Panel considered the matters raised in the public submissions.

The Panel resolved to approve the proposed development in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

The reasons for this decision are:

·                     The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the relevant environmental planning instruments and the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013.

·                     The proposed development does not create unreasonable environmental impacts upon adjoining development with regard to acoustic impacts.

VOTING OF THE PANEL MEMBERS

FOR: Jacqueline Townsend, Linda McClure, Mary-Lynne Taylor

AGAINST:    Nil

3                 LPP14/19    DA/901/2018 - Demolition of Structures and Erection of a 5 Storey Residential Flat Building - 4-8 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh

(DA/901/2018)

OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATION

THAT Development Application No. DA/509/2018 for demolition of existing structures and erection of a 5 storey residential flat building comprising 25 units and basement car park at Lot 4 DP 298426, Lot 9 DP 298427 and Lot 10 DP 1854, Nos.4-8 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of LPP Report No. LPP14/19

PANEL’S CONSIDERATION AND DETERMINATION

The Panel considered the matters raised by the written submissions and the objector at the meeting including the planting of suitable street trees and suitable noise controls from the adjoining property. The Panel members are satisfied these matters have been addressed by the amended conditions.

The Panel resolved to approve the proposed development subject to the amendment to conditions below:

1.            Condition No. 49 - Replacement of street tree plantings of 2 x Calistemon trees with 2 x Turpentine - Syncarpia glomulifera and 1 x Calistermon

2.         New Condition 67A - Acoustic Certification

Prior to occupation of the residential flat building, a certificate must be obtained from a suitably qualified Acoustic Consultant and submitted to Council and the PCA confirming that the acoustic measures recommended in Condition No.22 have been satisfied.

3.       Modified Condition No.15 (e)

A convex mirror must be designed by an engineer and installed in the north-east corner of the basement ramp between basement level 1 and basement level 2, or as required to ensure vehicles may pass each other safely.

4.             New Condition No.1A – Amended Plans

To facilitate access for residents to the communal open space at the front of the property, the two retaining walls on either side of the pedestrian ramp entrance at the front of the property shall be deleted.

Details of the amended plans must be submitted with the application for a construction certificate.

Following Conditions relating to tree protection to be deleted – Reason Street tree has been removed.

5.             Condition No.27 - Installation of Tree Protection Fencing - Deleted

The reasons for this decision are:

·                     The proposal results in appropriate scale of development and satisfactorily complies with the relevant provisions of SEPP 65, Apartment Design Guidelines and the HDCP.

·                     The proposed development does not create unreasonable environmental impacts to adjoining development with regard to visual bulk, overshadowing, solar access, amenity or privacy impacts.

·                     The proposed development provides diversity of housing in the R4 zone and will meet Council’s housing strategy.

VOTING OF THE PANEL MEMBERS

FOR: Jacqueline Townsend, Linda McClure, Mary-Lynne Taylor, Jerome Cox

AGAINST:    Nil