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The assessment addresses the acoustic environment of theproposed development in accordance with Council’s Code of Practice forSound Insulation of Residential Buildings and the NSW EPA Industrial NoisePolicy. The proposal responds to the social context in terms of providing a range of dwelling sizes with good access to social facilities and services as the site is located in close proximity to Asquith Railway Station and shops. The proposal incorporates good design in terms of achieving natural ventilation, solar access and acoustic privacy. All units incorporate adequate indoor and outdoor spaces with balconies accessible from living areas and privacy has been achieved through appropriate design and orientation of balconies and living areas. The proposal incorporates high quality facades including a defined base, aluminum shutters near thornleigh middle and top of the building and achieves an appropriate built form for the site and its purpose. Flat roof forms have been adopted with an increased top storey setback on the external facades to minimise bulk and height of the building as required by the HDCP.

The open plan living room/kitchen area has a curved custom shaped window which was beautifully designed and flows into the molded fireplace detail. This fireplace was crafted in a Venetian plaster Marmorino finish which creates more movement, texture and character to the interior. The fireplace surround was finished in Carrara Marble and custom cut to suite the chimney rebate. The signature details of the existing heritage three sided arch at the front of the house was replicated and morphed into the use of internal curved walls, custom curved handrail & curved archways. This played with an emphasis on the flow of the modern elements which were mixed into the heritage feel. Aranac brought this unique architecturally heritage design into reality.This project is quite unique as the front entry of the house has a distinct picturesque 19th century heritage style and the renovation at the back of the house has a modern spin on a family home.
A search of Council’s files indicates that the sitehas been used for residential purposes and is unlikely to be contaminated.Further assessment in this regard is not warranted. The proposed units include 9 x 1 bedroom, 23 x 2 bedroom and4 x 3 bedroom units. The subject land was rezoned from Residential A (LowDensity) to R4 (High Density Residential) on 2 September 2011 as part ofCouncil’s Housing Strategy. The proposal meets the desired outcomes of Part 1.C.1.2Stormwater Management in the HDCP and is considered acceptable. Objections have been raised regarding a proposed frontpicket fence between No. 8 and No. 8A Kirkham Street as it would reduce privacybetween the two properties given the existing fence is higher.

The proposed stormwater drainage system would drain to theCouncil’s stormwater drainage line in the adjoining downstream property.Owner’s consent for granting a drainage easement for connection to thesystem is yet to be obtained by the applicant. The connection of a drainagesystem over the adjoining land would involve minimal works. A deferred consentcommencement condition is recommended for registration of stormwater drainageeasement benefiting the subject site.
The independent town planningconsultant recommends approval of the development application subject torecommended conditions. The remaining Units 2-17 are designed for SRV access off thedriveway along the eastern side of the building. The units are allocated therequired car parking provision for industrial use (1 space @ 100m2GLFA) in accordance with HDCP. However, as the site fallssteeply to the south, filling of the site (with retaining wall) or theestablishment of industrial units (as proposed) is required at the greatestslope extent to achieve a level building pad.

In these cases, Councilmay wish to determine whether or not the item should be removed from furtherreporting in the Outstanding Council Resolutions report. Clause 32A of the Code of Meeting Practice deals with theimplementation of Council resolutions and requires that a quarterly report beprepared detailing resolutions which have not been substantially implementedwithin two months of being adopted as well as any impediments to theirfinalisation. The reports are generally submitted for Council’sconsideration at the General Meetings in March, June, September and Decembereach year. Currently there is a part time No Right Turn Restriction inplace at the intersection, of Dural Street and Peats Ferry Roads. The turnrestriction duration needs to be amended to conform to Roads and Maritime Servicescurrent standard practices, which have been updated to manage the longertraffic peaks now experienced across Sydney.
On 17 July 2015, the NSW RuralFire Service advised of its General Terms of Approval for a Bush Fire SafetyAuthority subject to recommended conditions. In accordance with Council’s adopted Policy PS41Proposed Council Developments and Practice Note No. 7 – AssessmentPractice, the assessment of the development application has been referredto an independent town planning consultant. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the existence ofthe Disability Discrimination Act. A construction certificate isrequired to be obtained for the proposed building/s, which will provideconsideration under the Building Code of Australia, however, thedevelopment may not comply with the requirements of the DisabilityDiscrimination Act.
The proposed rear 6m wide landscaping area is less in widththan the 7m required by HDCP. The area however, is considered acceptableon merit given the limited site depth and the open space sports field of theadjoining school at the rear of the site. The subject site is rectangular in shape with a depth of35.4m and frontage/length of 48.7m.

Any future non-compliance would be subject to complianceinvestigations by Council. The site is surrounded by warehouse and distributionactivities, concrete pump manufacturer, mechanical repairs, self-storage unitsand pharmaceutical industry. The northern side of Sefton Road opposite the siteis a low density residential area with single and two storey dwelling houses.