For in other areas, unreasonably prominent presentation buildings should reflect the to the street. predominant 1-2 storey scale of the streetscape. To encourage a New buildings should The proposed development presents high quality of respond to the streetscape a contemporary architectural style, building detailing character in an innovative which is considered acceptable given that references, and contemporary manner. the mixed built form in this without neighbourhood and the lack of Articulate the facades of mimicking, the design-specific controls. buildings with the use of details of recesses, verandahs, The proposed development is well buildings in the balconies, window openings articulated through the use of area. and variations in materials setbacks, materiality, balconies and and colours. openings. Roof forms should The selected finishes and materials incorporate eaves. are common in this site context. To maintain and Provide adequate space The proposed development is reinforce the between and around setback generally in accordance with rhythm of buildings to accommodate Standard B17, which maintains the spacing between vegetation. rhythm of spacing between and and around around buildings. buildings. The proposed setbacks will also for landscaping around the perimeter of the building, with opportunity for canopy tree planting. To maintain and Include canopy trees and The proposed development includes strengthen the shrubs in landscape plans. the planting of two canopy trees in garden setting of the front setback, as well as one tree For small garden spaces, buildings and the each in the north-east and south-east ensure that adequate tree canopy of corners of the site. This will help to landscaping is provided to the soften the appearance of the contribute to the landscape neighbourhood. proposed development when viewed quality of the streetscape. from the public realm and adjoining Retain established or mature properties. trees where possible and Planter boxes will be used at upper provide for the planting of levels to provide additional new canopy trees. opportunities for greenery throughout Set back basements from all the development. property boundaries to allow for in-ground planting. To prevent the Car parking structures should The proposed parking spaces are loss of front be located behind the front located within a basement, which is garden space façade of the dwelling fronting appropriate. The proposed and the the street. landscaping in the front setback will dominance of car soften the appearance of the Hard paving for car parking parking basement ramp. should be minimised and structures. permeable surfaces used as
For in other areas, buildings should reflect the predominant 1-2 storey scale of the streetscape. unreasonably prominent presentation to the street. To encourage a high quality of building detailing that references, without mimicking, the details of buildings in the area. New buildings should respond to the streetscape character in an innovative and contemporary manner. Articulate the facades of buildings with the use of recesses, verandahs, balconies, window openings and variations in materials and colours. Roof forms should incorporate eaves. The proposed development presents a contemporary architectural style, which is considered acceptable given the mixed built form in this neighbourhood and the lack of design-specific controls. The proposed development is well articulated through the use of setbacks, materiality, balconies and openings. The selected finishes and materials are common in this site context. To maintain and reinforce the rhythm of spacing between and around buildings. Provide adequate space between and around buildings to accommodate vegetation. The proposed development is setback generally in accordance with Standard B17, which maintains the rhythm of spacing between and around buildings. The proposed setbacks will also for landscaping around the perimeter of the building, with opportunity for canopy tree planting. To maintain and strengthen the garden setting of buildings and the tree canopy of the neighbourhood. Include canopy trees and shrubs in landscape plans. For small garden spaces, ensure that adequate landscaping is provided to contribute to the landscape quality of the streetscape. Retain established or mature trees where possible and provide for the planting of new canopy trees. Set back basements from all property boundaries to allow for in-ground planting. The proposed development includes the planting of two canopy trees in the front setback, as well as one tree each in the north-east and south-east corners of the site. This will help to soften the appearance of the proposed development when viewed from the public realm and adjoining properties. Planter boxes will be used at upper levels to provide additional opportunities for greenery throughout the development. To prevent the loss of front garden space and the dominance of car parking structures. Car parking structures should be located behind the front façade of the dwelling fronting the street. Hard paving for car parking should be minimised and permeable surfaces used as The proposed parking spaces are located within a basement, which is appropriate. The proposed landscaping in the front setback will soften the appearance of the basement ramp.
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