Infrastructure: If a permit is to issue, it must be subject to the conditional requirement that the permit  holder upgrade the outfall drain at the rear of the site through to the Council drain in Horsburgh Grove at their cost. Any permit must also include the standard conditions relating to drainage, stormwater  retention and the reinstatement of redundant crossovers. Local Laws (Crossover): The application is proposing to use one of two existing crossovers to access the  basement. The remaining existing crossover is proposed to be removed and reinstated to footpath, nature strip, kerb and channel. As the existing crossover is proposed to be maintained for access, no crossover permit is required from Local Laws. Transport and Parking The development has a total car parking requirement (residential and visitor) of 18  spaces. The proposal provides 23 spaces, which represents a surplus of 5 spaces. Although there is a surplus, the proposal only includes one visitor space and is  therefore proposing a reduction to the visitor parking requirement. Given the surplus of parking, it is recommend that a space be reallocated to visitor parking so that the proposal achieves compliance. The Lauriston Girls School located on Huntingtower Road and associated traffic is  noted. However, the traffic generation from the proposed dwellings is considered satisfactory as it is sufficiently small that it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the operation of the surrounding road network. Although it should be noted that the area is already subject to peak congestion. The proposal is supported.  Landscape:  There are two London Plane street trees in front of the site. Any permit issued must include conditions to protect these trees. This should include the payment of a $29,936 bond to Council that is repayable to the permit holder once the development is finished and the trees have not been damaged. A Tree Management Plan should also be required via permit condition to ensure the  protection of mature vegetation bordering the site. The landscape plan is supported.  Waste Management: Under the of Stonnington Residential Waste Management Guidelines’ the  ‘City proposal does not meet the threshold to trigger the requirement for a Waste Management Plan. Notwithstanding this, a Waste Management Plan has been submitted with the application. The submitted Waste Management Plan responds well to the development and is supported.
Infrastructure:  If a permit is to issue, it must be subject to the conditional requirement that the permit holder upgrade the outfall drain at the rear of the site through to the Council drain in Horsburgh Grove at their cost.  Any permit must also include the standard conditions relating to drainage, stormwater retention and the reinstatement of redundant crossovers. Local Laws (Crossover):  The application is proposing to use one of two existing crossovers to access the basement. The remaining existing crossover is proposed to be removed and reinstated to footpath, nature strip, kerb and channel. As the existing crossover is proposed to be maintained for access, no crossover permit is required from Local Laws. Transport and Parking  The development has a total car parking requirement (residential and visitor) of 18 spaces. The proposal provides 23 spaces, which represents a surplus of 5 spaces.  Although there is a surplus, the proposal only includes one visitor space and is therefore proposing a reduction to the visitor parking requirement. Given the surplus of parking, it is recommend that a space be reallocated to visitor parking so that the proposal achieves compliance.  The Lauriston Girls School located on Huntingtower Road and associated traffic is noted. However, the traffic generation from the proposed dwellings is considered satisfactory as it is sufficiently small that it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the operation of the surrounding road network. Although it should be noted that the area is already subject to peak congestion.  The proposal is supported. Landscape:  There are two London Plane street trees in front of the site. Any permit issued must include conditions to protect these trees. This should include the payment of a $29,936 bond to Council that is repayable to the permit holder once the development is finished and the trees have not been damaged.  A Tree Management Plan should also be required via permit condition to ensure the protection of mature vegetation bordering the site.  The landscape plan is supported. Waste Management:  Under the ‘City of Stonnington Residential Waste Management Guidelines’ the proposal does not meet the threshold to trigger the requirement for a Waste Management Plan. Notwithstanding this, a Waste Management Plan has been submitted with the application. The submitted Waste Management Plan responds well to the development and is supported.
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