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of the Waverley Council (Inspection) Meeting held on Saturday, 4 September
2004
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PRESENT
Councillor Moscatt (Mayor) (Chair)
Councillors Betts, Clayton, Davidson, Kanak, Kay,
Main, Newhouse, Sloan, Strewe and Wakefield.
At
the commencement of proceedings at 12.30p.m., those present were as listed
above.
At 12.38p.m.,
Council went into Committee for the purpose of conducting inspections.
Cr. Moscatt left the meeting at this time and did not return and Cr. Newhouse
assumed the Chair.
At
2.53p.m., Council re-convened in the Council Chambers.
I-0409.0
APOLOGIES
Apologies were received and accepted from Cr. Copeland.
I-0409.1 GENERAL BUSINESS
I-0409.1.1
10-14 Hall Street, Bondi Beach – Demolish existing buildings, construct
new 5 storey building including boutique hotel with 30 suites, ground
floor commercial/retail and basement parking for 20 cars (LD 664/03)
This matter was last considered at the Development Control Committee meeting
held on 24 August 2004. At that meeting the Committee decided to refer
the matter to the General Business Section of this meeting to allow the
applicant to address a number of issues.
Report dated 17 August
2004 from the Development & Building Unit.
MOTION / DECISION: That the application be deferred at the applicant’s
request.
I-0409.2 INSPECTIONS
I-0409.2.1
2 Prospect Street, Waverley – Alterations and additional storey
(DA433/04)
This matter was last considered at the Development Control Committee meeting
held on 24 August 2004. At that meeting the Committee decided to refer
the matter to the Inspection Section of this meeting.
Report dated 17 August
2004 from the Development & Building Unit.
MOTION: That the application be deferred to allow the applicant
to submit amended plans in accordance with the sketches submitted by the
applicant at the inspection meeting and to the satisfaction of the Director,
Planning & Environmental Services showing the following:
1. A reduction in the northern and southern dormers.
2. A reduction in the size of the deck.
AMENDMENT: That the Motion be adopted subject to the front sliding
gate being reduced to a maximum height of 1200mm.
THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND DECLARED CARRIED ON THE CASTING VOTE OF THE
CHAIR.
THE AMENDMENT NOW BECAME THE SUBSTANTIVE MOTION AND WAS PUT AND DECLARED
CARRIED.
DECISION: That the Substantive Motion (Amendment) be adopted.
I-0409.2.2
532 Bronte Road, Bronte – Demolish existing and erect new part two
and three storey house (DA556/03)
This matter was last considered at the Development Control Committee meeting
held on 24 August 2004. At that meeting the Committee decided to refer
the matter to the Inspection Section of this meeting.
Report dated 12 August
2004 from the Development & Building Unit.
MOTION: That the application be granted deferred commencement consent
in accordance with the conditions contained in this report subject to
the following amendments:
1. The building be moved approximately 2 metres to the west in accordance
with the sketch plans dated 23 August 2004 submitted by the applicant.
2. The roof deck be deleted and the roof not be accessible from the study.
3. The eastern front cantilever at the first floor level be reduced to
1.2m from the face of the building.
4. The ground floor dining, living and external deck areas be lowered
to as close as possible to the eastern garden ground level.
5. A $15,000 bond be applied for protection of the heritage cutting structure.
FORESHADOWED MOTION: That the Motion be adopted subject to the retention
of the roof deck.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND DECLARED CARRIED.
Division:
For the Motion: Crs. Betts, Clayton,
Kanak, Main, Sloan and Wakefield.
Against the Motion: Crs. Davidson, Kay, Newhouse and Strewe.
DECISION: That the Motion be adopted.
I-0409.2.3
11A Flood Street, Bondi – Demolition of existing building and erect
residential flat building (DA899/03)
This matter was last considered at the Development Control Committee meeting
held on 24 August 2004. At that meeting the Committee decided to refer
the matter to the Inspection Section of this meeting.
Report dated 13 August
2004 from the Development & Building Unit.
MOTION: That the application be deferred to allow the applicant
to:
1. Submit amended plans showing the following:
(a). Relocation of the driveway and all service functions including
fire escape stairs and garbage collection to Flood Lane.
(b). A 6m setback to Flood Street without stepping in the building façade
and to include the whole of the building under principle roof structure.
(c).
Front garden to be natural ground at existing grade.
(d). Retention of existing front boundary fence.
(e). Reconfigured floor plan to provide entry on the front façade
of the building.
(f). Replace extent of decks to second floor rear units with traditional
roof form over first floor and provide maximum 2.5 metre depth roofed
balconies with side screens to units.
(g). Reduce extent of excavation to coincide with building footprint
excluding drive, or reduce on-site car spaces to allow at grade parking
in rear courtyard.
(h). A redesign of the lift and redesign of the entry foyer and stairs
so as to provide an increased side building setback at the southern
side of the building, (the entry and stairwell area). This will improve
aesthetics of the subject building and the amenity of the adjacent Item
of Environmental Heritage, No 15 Flood Street.
2. Comply with all the provisions of SEPP 65 including the Panel’s
recommendation that “the applicant seeks urban design advice before
submitting amended plans” to address the aesthetic shortcomings
of the proposal.
3. Consult with a heritage architect to develop a more sympathetic building
frontage to Flood Street to better address the streetscape and the conservation
zone generally and the heritage item adjoining in particular.
4. Prepare a landscape plan showing all existing trees that are to be
retained, and detailing all external hard and soft works, levels boundary
treatment, location of outdoor drying lines, rainwater tanks and any other
external features, and the deletion of the plunge pool.
AMENDMENT: That the Motion be adopted subject to the deletion of
Clause 1(b) and 1(g) and the Director, Planning & Environmental Services
being delegated authority to approve the application.
THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND DECLARED CARRIED.
THE AMENDMENT NOW BECAME THE SUBSTANTIVE MOTION AND WAS PUT AND DECLARED
CARRIED.
DECISION: That the Substantive Motion (Amendment) be adopted.
Division:
For the Substantive Motion:
Crs. Betts, Clayton, Davidson, Kay, Newhouse and Sloan.
Against the Substantive Motion: Crs. Kanak, Main, Strewe
and Wakefield.
I-0409.2.4
10 New Street, Bondi – Major alterations and additions to existing
dwelling (DA74/04)
This matter was last considered at the Development Control Committee meeting
held on 24 August 2004. At that meeting the Committee decided to refer
the matter to the Inspection Section of this meeting.
Report dated 16 August
2004 from the Development & Building Unit.
MOTION / DECISION: That the application be deferred at the applicant’s
request.
Councillors decided not to inspect the site.
THE
MEETING CLOSED AT 3.30PM
SIGNED AND CONFIRMED
21 SEPTEMBER 2004 MAYOR
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