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Item
Description
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DA16/14 DECLARATION OF OPENING
1 DA17/14 APOLOGIES AND MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1 DA18/14 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
1 DA19/14 CORRESPONDENCE
2 DA20/14 DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
2 DA21/14 57 (LOT 6) FORREST AVENUE, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED 10 STOREY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 64 SINGLE BEDROOM
DWELLINGS WITH 15 CAR PARKING BAYS AND 26
SCOOTER BAYS – TRANSFER OF PLOT RATIO
3 DA22/14 32-34 (LOTS 1 AND 2) ST GEORGES TERRACE,
PERTH – REVISED DESIGN FOR PUBLIC PLAZA FOR
THE APPROVED EXTENSION AND REFURBISHMENT
OF THE MAY HOLMAN CENTRE, INCLUDING
TRANSFER OF PLOT RATIO AND BONUS PLOT RATIO
8 DA23/14 16 (LOT E108) WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED SIX-STOREY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 17 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, OFFICE
TENANCIES AND 24 CAR PARKING BAYS
12 DA24/14 118 (LOT 86) BROWN STREET, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED SIX-LEVEL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
CONTAINING 23 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, ONE OFFICE
TENANCY AND 25 CAR PARKING BAYS
16 DA25/14 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN
20 DA26/14 GENERAL BUSINESS
20 DA27/14 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING
21 DA28/14 CLOSE OF MEETING
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Minutes of the meeting of the City of Perth Design Advisory Committee held in
Committee Room 1, Ninth Floor, Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth on
Thursday, 27 March 2014.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mr Ciemitis
Mr Kerr
Mr Mackay
Ms Payne
Mr Mileham
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Presiding Member
Member
Member
State Government Architect Nominee
Director City Planning and Development – departed at
5.20pm
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Manager Approval Services
Statutory Town Planning Coordinator
Senior Planning Officer
Senior Planning Officer
Governance Officer
OFFICERS
Ms Smith
Mr Gericke
Mr Aitken
Mr Colalillo
Ms Carlucci
GUESTS AND DEPUTATIONS
Mr Mark Aronson
Mr Bob Marshall
Mr Garry Reardon
Ms Claire Richard
DA16/14
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MA Architecture
Developer
Iconic Projects
Rowe Group
DECLARATION OF OPENING
The Presiding Member declared the meeting open at 4.10pm.
DA17/14
APOLOGIES AND MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
DA18/14 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr Mackay, seconded by Ms Payne
That the minutes of the meeting of the Design Advisory Committee held
on 23 January 2014 be confirmed as a true and correct record.
The motion was put and carried
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CORRESPONDENCE
Nil
DA20/14
DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Nil
The Presiding Member agreed to firstly receive Officer Presentations and
Deputations for items Agenda Item 1, DA21/14 and Agenda Item 4, DA24/14
then deal with all items as listed in the Order of Business.
PRESENTATION: Agenda Item 1, DA21/14 – 57 (Lot 6) Forrest Avenue, East
Perth – Proposed 10 Storey Residential Development
Containing 64 Single Bedroom Dwellings With 15 Car
Parking Bays and 26 Scooter Bays – Transfer of Plot Ratio
Mr Gericke – Statutory Town Planning Coordinator, commenced
his presentation at 4.12pm and provided a brief overview of the
proposed development application. The presentation concluded
at 4.15pm.
DEPUTATION:
Agenda Item 1, DA21/14 – 57 (Lot 6) Forrest Avenue, East
Perth – Proposed 10 Storey Residential Development
Containing 64 Single Bedroom Dwellings With 15 Car
Parking Bays and 26 Scooter Bays – Transfer of Plot Ratio
The Presiding Member approved a Deputation from Mr Aronson
from MA Architecture and Mr Marshall (Developer)
(TRIM reference 114979/14 and 114999/14).
Mr Aronson commenced his deputation at 4.17pm, provided an
overview of the proposed development application and answered
questions from the Design Advisory Committee.
The deputation concluded at 4.38pm
PRESENTATION: Agenda Item 4, DA24/14 – 118 (Lot 86) Brown Street, East
Perth – Proposed Six-Level Mixed-Use Development
containing 23 Multiple Dwellings, One Office Tenancy and
25 Car Parking Bays
Mr Colalillo – Senior Planning Officer, commenced his
presentation at 4.39pm and provided a brief overview of the
proposed development application. The presentation concluded
at 4.44pm.
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Agenda Item 4, DA24/14 – 118 (Lot 86) Brown Street, East
Perth – Proposed Six-Level Mixed-Use Development
containing 23 Multiple Dwellings, One Office Tenancy and 25
Car Parking Bays
The Presiding Member approved a Deputation from Mr Reardon
from Iconic Projects and Ms Richards from Rowe Group (TRIM
reference 113879/14 and 115010/14).
Mr Reardon commenced his deputation at 4.44pm, provided an
overview of the proposed development application and answered
questions from the Design Advisory Committee.
The deputation concluded at 5.08pm
The Director Planning and Development departed the meeting at 5.20pm and
did not return.
DA21/14
57 (LOT 6) FORREST AVENUE, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED 10 STOREY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONTAINING 64 SINGLE BEDROOM DWELLINGS
WITH 15 CAR PARKING BAYS AND 26 SCOOTER
BAYS – TRANSFER OF PLOT RATIO
BACKGROUND:
SUBURB/LOCATION:
DA/BA REFERENCE:
REPORTING OFFICER:
RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR:
DATE:
MAP / SCHEDULE:
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
ZONING:
APPROXIMATE COST:
57 (Lot 6) Forrest Avenue, East Perth.
2014/5075
Michaela Trlin, Senior Planning Officer
Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and
Development
14 March 2014.
Map and coloured perspective for 57 Forrest
Avenue, East Perth
Trenside Holdings Pty Ltd
Mark Aronson Architecture
(MRS Zone) Central City Area
(City Planning Scheme Precinct) Goderich
(Precinct 14)
(City Planning Scheme Use Area) Residential R160
$9 million
SITE HISTORY:
The subject vacant site has an irregular shape with an area of 589m² with frontages
to both Forrest Avenue (12.3 metres wide) and Wellington Street (5.7 metres wide)
and a 2.4 metre uphill slope from south to north. To the west of the subject site is a
four level multiple dwelling development and to the south west a single storey
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residential dwelling. To the east of the adjoining site is a six-level multiple dwelling
development fronting Wellington Street and a single residential dwelling fronting
Forrest Avenue.
DETAILS:
Approval is sought for the construction of a residential development comprising a ten
storey tower fronting Forrest Avenue containing 51 one bedroom apartments and a
seven storey tower containing 13 one bedroom apartments fronting Wellington
Street. The lower levels contain residential amenities in the form of meeting rooms,
lounge rooms, a garden room and courtyard. Parking for 15 cars in the form of a car
stacker system is proposed off Forrest Avenue as well as 26 scooter bays and a bike
store to accommodate 32 bicycles.
A mix of materials and colours including glass, metal screens, metal panels, concrete
and timber are proposed for the external façade of the building which have been
designed to accentuate the building’s features.
Key elements of the proposal are as follows:
Ground Floor
The ground floor level comprises of a residential lobby
accessed directly off Forrest Avenue, car parking area for
15 cars through an independent car stacking system, lift
lobby, bicycle parking area for 32 bicycles, 26 scooter
parking bays, meeting area, communal lounge area and
courtyard with barbeque area, bin store and building
services.
Forrest Avenue Block
Level 1
Level 1 consists of three one bedroom apartments, each
with a balcony and external store room, lobby area and
communal lounge and balcony area fronting Forrest
Avenue.
Level 2-9
A typical floor plate includes six one bedroom
apartments, each with a balcony and external store room
and lift lobby area.
Wellington Street Block
The basement level consists of a fire pump room, substation zone and fire tanks for the building.
Basement
Level 1-6
These floors consist of a typical floor plate of two one
bedroom apartments with a shared lobby space. Each
apartment has a balcony and an external 1m2 store room
Level 7
This floor consists of a single one bedroom apartment
with a south facing balcony and external 1m2 storeroom.
A large north facing communal roof terrace is proposed
fronting Wellington Street.
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Council, at its meeting held on 27 January 2009,
resolved to approve the transfer of 864m2 of plot ratio to
the City’s Transfer of Plot Ratio Register from 47 (Lot 9)
Wellington Street, East Perth. Currently 438.5m² is still
available for transfer on the City’s Transfer of Plot Ratio
Register. The development is seeking approval to
transfer 357.4m2 of the banked plot ratio from
47 Wellington Street to the subject site.
COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING SCHEME:
Land Use
The Goderich Precinct (P14) will be further developed as a residential neighbourhood
accommodating a wide range of residential and employment opportunities. The
proposed ‘Residential’ use is a preferred use in the Residential R160 use area. It is
considered that the use would be consistent with the intent of the precinct and will be
compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Development Requirements
The building design requirements of the Goderich Design Policy encourage
innovative and high quality design which, while cognisant of the traditional patterns
present in the existing context, will make a contemporary contribution to fulfilling the
‘Built Form’ objectives.
The proposal has been assessed against the City Planning Scheme No. 2 and
Goderich Design Policy requirements as summarised below:
Development Standard
Maximum Plot Ratio:
Proposed
3.6:1 (2,124.4m2)
(Inclusive of
357.4m2 transfer of
plot ratio)
Required/Permitted
3.0:1 (1,767m2)
31.3 metres
6 metres (minimum)
48 metres (maximum)
21.5 metres within
front 15 metres of
the site
9 metres (minimum)
19.5 metres (maximum
for front 15 metres)
48 metres (maximum)
Building Height:
- Forrest Avenue
- Wellington Street
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Setbacks:
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Proposed
Required/Permitted
- Front (Forrest Avenue)
Nil
Nil – 4 metres
- Side (West)
Nil
3 metres
- Side (East)
Nil
3 metres
- Secondary Street
(Wellington Street)
Nil
Nil
15 bays plus 26
scooter bays
48 bays
Nil
16 visitor bays
32 bays
21 bays (minimum)
Car Parking:
- Residential
- Visitor bays
Bicycle Parking:
- Bicycle Bays Residential
The Design Advisory Committee was requested to comment on the design of the
proposed residential development, and provide advice on:
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the proposed nil setbacks to the eastern and western side boundaries;
the impact of the proposed height variation to Wellington Street;
the lack of street level activation on both Forrest Avenue and Wellington Street;
the number of one bedroom apartments within the development and the lack of
range in apartment sizes.
Moved by Ms Payne, seconded by Mr Kerr
That the Design Advisory Committee, having considered the design of
the proposed ten storey residential development containing 64 single
bedroom dwellings, 15 car bays and 26 scooter bays, including transfer
of plot ratio, at 57 (Lot 6) Forrest Avenue, East Perth:
(Cont’d)
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1.
acknowledges that the layout and configuration of the single
bedroom units is well handled but considers that the unit yield is too
high, adding to the bulk and height of the previously approved
development on the site, particularly of the portion fronting
Wellington Street. As a consequence, there is a need to improve the
solar access to the southern tower, by repositioning the floor space
between the towers or increasing the distance between them.
Addressing the height and bulk of the northern tower would also
assist in reducing the extent of the blank walls on the side
elevations, visible from Wellington Street, and the overbearing scale
of the development in the context of the adjacent buildings;
2.
notes that the development does not comply with the City’s
Residential Design Policy in terms of the desired unit mix. It is
considered that there is some merit in the argument of addressing
housing choice through area wide housing diversity rather than in
each single development, but this needs robust justification looking
at the existing and approved developments in the immediate
locality;
3.
supports the addition of some on-site parking by adding a car
stacker but the garage door treatment needs to be well detailed,
incorporating elements of public art or design interest to reduce the
adverse impacts on the Forrest Avenue streetscape;
4.
considers that the ground floor design raises some concerns,
including the potential for scooter and pedestrian conflict along the
shared access and the treatment to both of the street frontages,
noting the need to relocate or treat differently the bin store fronting
Wellington Street;
5.
supports the proposed nil setbacks to the eastern and western side
boundaries, given the constraints of the lot configuration, but
considers that the treatment of the side elevations requires review,
with the design emphasis being on the sections closest to the street
to gain the maximum visual impact.
The motion was put and carried
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32-34 (LOTS 1 AND 2) ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH
– REVISED DESIGN FOR PUBLIC PLAZA FOR THE
APPROVED EXTENSION AND REFURBISHMENT OF
THE MAY HOLMAN CENTRE, INCLUDING TRANSFER
OF PLOT RATIO AND BONUS PLOT RATIO
BACKGROUND:
SUBURB/LOCATION:
FILE REFERENCE:
REPORTING OFFICER:
RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR:
DATE:
MAP / SCHEDULE:
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
ZONING:
APPROXIMATE COST:
32-34 St Georges Terrace, Perth
2014/5070
Roberto Colalillo, Senior Planning Officer
Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and
Development
19 March 2014
Map and colour perspectives for 32-34 St Georges
Terrace, Perth
Crownbase Capital Pty Ltd
Hassell
(MRS Zone) Central City Area zone
(City Planning Scheme Precinct) Civic (P7)
(City Planning Scheme Use Area) City Centre
$50 million
The site is currently occupied by the May Holman Centre a 17 level office building
that was vacant for several years. The site has frontage to St Georges Terrace and
vehicle access via the terrace and via an easement through to Hay Street. The site
has an area of 2,557m2. Given the value of the project the original application was
determined by the Local Development Assessment Panel (LDAP).
The original application for the site was considered by the Design Advisory
Committee (DAC) at its meeting held on 15 December 2011. The DAC, having
considered the proposed office extension and refurbishment at the subject site,
advised of the following:
“1.
supports the design for the office extensions and refurbishment and considers
that the proposal provides added interest to the building facades and an
improved presentation to St Georges Terrace, however does not support the
painting of the existing cladding to the side elevations;
2.
considers that the proposal warrants the awarding of a maximum of 5% bonus
plot ratio (equivalent to an additional 639.25m2 of plot ratio floor space) for the
provision of public space around the entry lobby of the building that will be
covered by a glazed roof and incorporates informal seating (steps) and
landscaping. The design of the public spaces allows for the development to be
integrated with, and also caters for opportunities to improve the amenity of, the
adjacent sites and preserves the views from St Georges Terrace to the
heritage listed St Andrew’s Church;
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advises the applicant that should they wish to pursue additional bonus plot
ratio they should consider reviewing the extent of the enclosed lobby and the
levels of the public open space relative to the footpath levels to increase the
public use and benefit of the proposed public spaces.”
The City subsequently requested that the applicant revise their design and plot ratio
calculations, particularly pursuant to recommendation 3 of the DAC’s advice above.
In response, the applicant’s revised design included several modifications and a
rationalised 5.92% bonus plot ratio request in addition to the original proposed 10%
transfer of plot ratio.
The proposal was considered and approved by the City of Perth LDAP at its meeting
held on 19 January 2012. The approval was subject to various conditions, with the
most relevant to the current revised public plaza design being:
“2.1 the total plot ratio of the proposed development being restricted to 5.8:1 (being
14,820.5m2 of plot ratio floor area) including a 15.92% increase from the
specified maximum plot ratio comprising 10% (being 1278.5m² of plot ratio
floor area) transferred from 474 (Lots 1 - 75) Murray Street, Perth and a 5.92%
plot ratio bonus (being 756m2 plot ratio floor area) granted on the basis of:
2.1.1 the provision of a public plaza and associated high quality paving,
seating, planting and glazed weather protection, activated by the office
lobby and café/retail tenancies; and
2.1.2 the design being integrated with the adjacent St Andrew’s Church, the
Central Law Courts and Anzac House sites by providing appropriately
located access / egress points and finished levels to accommodate
future pedestrian links to the east and west;
2.4 final details of the design of the public plaza and related forecourt areas,
including but not limited to the access requirements for people with disabilities,
lighting, paving, furniture, landscaping, proposed finished levels including
adjacent sites and the footpath, being submitted for approval prior to the issue
of a building licence or prior to the submission of an application for a building
permit.”
An associated advice note was also applied to the approval being:
“The LDAP advised that further consideration should be given by the applicant to
provide better integration of the proposed public space with St Georges Terrace and
the provision of public access to the forecourt area without steps in view of the
significance of the location of the proposed development opposite Government
House.”
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DETAILS:
In response to conditions 2.1 and 2.4 of the existing development approval granted
for the site, the applicant has submitted revised plans for the public plaza and
forecourt areas. The applicant justifies the modified forecourt design as follows:
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The raised forecourt area is 42 square metres larger than the space provided in
the approved development, being 368 square metres. This is achieved through
better use of space and a modified glazing line to the lobby.
The stairs leading from St Georges Terrace to the forecourt are redesigned,
providing a more direct access to the forecourt and main lobby doors. The width
of the stairs is seven metres, providing a suitable dimension for comfortable
pedestrian access.
Stepped landscaping beds to the east and west of the stairs provide a softer
presentation to the street. The landscaping beds will be planted with native
violets, Xanadu philodendron and Magnolia trees.
Seating is integrated into the landscape bed/stairs along the St Georges
Terrace frontage, providing an alternative to the adjacent bus stops.
A new disabled access ramp is integrated into the forecourt design, providing
direct accessibility from St Georges Terrace. The arrangement of the ramp
provides more equitable access than the approved forecourt design and by
integrating it with the stairs and landscape beds, visual impact is minimised.
The ground plane of the forecourt is folded into the adjacent St Andrew’s site so
that pedestrian accessibility is seamless. The floor materials of the forecourt –
bluestone – will match those approved for the refurbishment of the church site.
Public seating is provided throughout the forecourt area, complementing the
café function within the lobby.
Bicycle parking racks are located within the forecourt, consistent with 4 Star
Green Star requirements.
The proposed canopy provides weather and downdraft protection and extends
the length of the building. It extends completely over the forecourt and is to be
constructed of a glass and aluminium clad steel frame, with aluminium clad
support columns.
COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING SCHEME:
Bonus Plot Ratio
The amended application is not seeking additional bonus plot ratio, but rather
confirmation that the revised design meets the City’s criteria in relation to the
provision of public space and pedestrian facilities in the context of the awarded
bonus plot ratio.
Conclusion
The Design Advisory Committee is requested to comment on whether the revised
design for the public plaza and related forecourt areas:
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is considered to be of sufficient design quality to attract 5.92% bonus plot ratio
(being 756m² of additional plot ratio floor area) having regard for conditions
2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of the LDAP approval of 19 January 2012; and
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provides improved integration of the proposed public space with St Georges
Terrace and improved public access to the forecourt area (without steps) in
view of the significance of the location of the proposed development opposite
Government House.
PRESENTATION:
Agenda Item 2, DA22/14 – 32-34 (Lots 1 and 2) St Georges
Terrace, Perth – Revised Design for Public Plaza for the
Approved Extension and Refurbishment of the May Holman
Centre, including Transfer of Plot Ratio and Bonus Plot
Ratio
Mr Colalillo – Senior Planning Officer, commenced his
presentation at 5.35pm and provided a brief overview of the
proposed development application. The presentation concluded
at 5.45pm.
Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Mackay
That the Design Advisory Committee, having considered the revised
design for the ground floor and public plaza of the approved office
extension and refurbishment of the May Holman Centre at 32-34
(Lots 1 and 2) St Georges Terrace, Perth:
1.
agrees that the removal of the wall on the eastern side boundary and
the continuity of levels and paving treatments proposed for the
redevelopment of the St Andrew’s Church site is a very positive
outcome for the integration of the sites and an improved
streetscape;
2.
the revised design for the public forecourt lacks the simplicity and
gravitas of the original and, while the finer columns are less likely to
obscure street views to the adjacent heritage church, there is a need
to revisit the design to achieve the right balance of refined
architectural language and the space being read as being available
to the public rather than as an extension of the tower;
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3.
notes the Development Assessment Panel’s advice to improve
public access to the forecourt area (without steps) but considers
that a shortcoming of the design is that it fails to improve the
integration of the proposed public space with St Georges Terrace as
the ramp creates more of a barrier between the ‘public space’ and
the street. The ramp should be repositioned to be perpendicular,
rather than parallel, to St Georges Terrace;
4.
would support the awarding of the previous 5.92% bonus plot ratio
(being 756m2 of additional plot ratio floor area) for the revised
design of the public space if the above design issues can be
addressed to the City’s satisfaction.
The motion was put and carried
DA23/14
16 (LOT E108) WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED SIX-STOREY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 17 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, OFFICE
TENANCIES AND 24 CAR PARKING BAYS
BACKGROUND:
SUBURB/LOCATION:
DA/BA REFERENCE:
REPORTING OFFICER:
RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR:
DATE:
MAP / SCHEDULE:
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
ZONING:
APPROXIMATE COST:
East Perth
2014/5027
Luke Aitken, Senior Planning Officer
Martin Mileham Director City Planning and
Development
12 March 2014
Map and coloured perspective for 16 Wickham
Street, East Perth
Kaldana Nominees Pty Ltd
Craig Smith Architect (Chris Prince)
(MRS Zone) Urban Zone
(City Planning Scheme No. 26 Precinct) Plain
Street (EP13) with a Residential Density of R100
$ 6 million
SITE HISTORY:
The Design Advisory Committee at its meeting held on 19 April 2012, considered a
proposed six-level (five–storey) mixed-use development comprising ten multiple
dwellings, 11 office tenancies and 26 car parking bays at the subject site, and
advised that it:
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supports the proposed building height provided:
1.1 it can be demonstrated by the applicant that the height is appropriate in
the context of the locality; and
1.2 consideration is given to setting the top floor back from the front boundary
to improve the contribution that the building will make to the streetscape;
2.
acknowledges the changes made to the proposed development but does not
support the revised design until the following maters are satisfactorily
addressed:
2.1 the architectural expression of the building should better reflect the uses
within the building, making an appropriate distinction between the
residential and office levels and improving the building’s relationship to the
street;
2.2 the design of the ground floor should be reviewed to improve the way the
building connects at street level, having regard to the nil front setback and
including consideration of the location of fire booster cabinets;
2.3 the revised proposal still does not meet the design quality expected for
inner city development, with particular reference to the painted side
elevations and the pallet of colours applied to the front façade;
2.4 consideration being given to providing more flexible and robust office
tenancy layouts;
2.5 the design of the two-bedroom apartments being reviewed, including the
removal of the internal storerooms, to enhance the entries and use of
space;
2.6 the car park access being rationalised to provide safe and convenient
vehicle manoeuvring on-site;
2.7 all roof plant being appropriately housed and screened from view.”
The applicant provided additional details to address the above advice, with the
application being approved by Council at its meeting held on 26 June 2012.
DETAILS:
A new application has been lodged for the site proposing a six-storey (seven-level)
mixed-use development comprising 17 multiple dwellings, office tenancies and 24 car
parking bays. The proposal includes:
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Basement Level
Accommodates 14 car parking bays, residential stores,
water tanks, and a pump room
Ground Floor
A vehicle crossover, building entrance and commercial
tenancy are all accessed via the Wickham Street
frontage, with the remaining ten car bays and residential
stores screened to the rear of the floor
First Floor
Accommodates two office tenancies that can be modified
to accommodate smaller tenancies, terrace spaces, a
shared tea preparation area and toilet facilities accessible
off the lobby.
Second – Fourth Floors
Contains three, two bedroom dwellings and two, one
bedroom dwellings all with access to usable balcony
spaces.
Fifth Floor
Contains a three bedroom dwelling and a two bedroom
dwelling, both with large balcony spaces and stores, and
a plant room for air conditioner units.
Roof
Contains a covered deck that is exclusively accessible to
the fifth floor unit fronting Wickham Street.
COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING SCHEME:
Land Use
The subject property falls within Precinct 13 – ‘Plain Street’ of Local Planning
Scheme No. 26 and is subject to the Plain Street Design Guidelines.
‘Residential’ is a preferred (‘P’) use and ‘Commercial’ is a contemplated (‘C’) use
within the Plain Street Precinct of Local Planning Scheme No. 26. Development in
this precinct should provide a mix of commercial and residential development
designed to enhance the amenity of the existing streetscape.
Development Requirements
The proposal’s compliance with the City Planning Scheme No. 2 and LPS26
development requirements is summarised below for the site:
Development Standard
Maximum Plot Ratio:
(LPS No. 26)
Building Height:
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Proposed
2.5:1 (1.519m2)
Required/Permitted
2.5:1 (1,519m²)
21 metres
(plus roof terrace
structure)
14 metres (Maximum)
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Development Standard
Car Parking:
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Proposed
Required/Permitted
- Residential (R-Codes)
17 bays
17 bays (Minimum)
- Commercial tenant
6 bays
12 bays (Maximum)
- Disabled parking
1 bay
No restriction
Bicycle Parking:
4 bays
6 bays (Minimum)
Nil
Nil – 3 metres
Side (East)
- Basement – 4th Floor Level
- 5th Floor Level
Nil
Nil to fire escape stairs
Nil permitted
Nil permitted
Side
- Basement – 4th Floor Level
- 5th Floor Level
Nil
3 metres
Nil permitted
Nil permitted
Nil
3.2 metres (balconies)
2 metres
2.3 metres
Nil permitted
Nil permitted
Nil permitted
Nil permitted
Setbacks:
Front (Wickham Street)
Rear
- Basement and Ground
- 1st Floor Level
- 2nd – 4th Floor Level
- 5th Floor Level
Comments
The Design Advisory Committee was requested to comment on the design of the
proposed development, and particularly in regards to:



the materials and finishes proposed for the building;
the impact of the proposed height variation; and
the shared lobby and lift providing access to both the office and residential
levels.
PRESENTATION:
Agenda Item 3 DA23/14 – 316 (Lot E108) Wickham Street,
East Perth – Proposed Six-Storey Mixed-Use Development
Comprising 17 Multiple Dwellings, Office Tenancies and
24 Car Parking Bays
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Mr Aitken – Senior Planning Officer, commenced his
presentation at 6.00pm and provided a brief overview of the
proposed development application. The presentation concluded
at 6.10pm.
Moved by Mr Mackay, seconded by Ms Payne
That the Design Advisory Committee, having considered the design of
the proposed six-storey mixed-use development comprising 17 multiple
dwellings, office tenancies and 24 car parking bays at 16 (Lot E108)
Wickham Street, East Perth:
1.
considers that the revised design is a notable improvement but
suggests further minor improvements could be achieved by:
1.1 raising the window head-height to enhance internal light and
sky views;
1.2 ensuring there is a sense of separation between the office
window and adjacent footpath, achieved through the proposed
landscaping, to improve the office exposure/activation;
1.3 providing detail of the textural treatment to the exposed blank
side walls;
2.
supports the proposed building height given the local context
(recent development approvals in the street) but acknowledges the
impacts on adjacent lower scaled residential developments.
The motion was put and carried
DA24/14
118 (LOT 86) BROWN STREET, EAST PERTH –
PROPOSED SIX-LEVEL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
CONTAINING 23 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, ONE OFFICE
TENANCY AND 25 CAR PARKING BAYS
BACKGROUND:
SUBURB/LOCATION:
FILE REFERENCE:
REPORTING OFFICER:
RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR:
DATE:
MAP / SCHEDULE:
118 Brown Street, East Perth
2013/5448
Roberto Colalillo, Senior Planning Officer
Martin Mileham, Director Planning and Development
26 March 2014
Map and colour perspectives for 118 Brown Street,
East Perth
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LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
ZONING:
APPROXIMATE COST:
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Wildstart Enterprises Pty Ltd
Ionic Projects
(MRS Zone) Urban
(City Planning Scheme Precinct) P15 East Perth
(Local Planning Scheme No. 26) EP6 Boans
$5.5 million
DETAILS:
At the Planning Committee held on 25 March 2014, the Committee withdrew
this report to allow for consideration by the Design Advisory Committee.
This report was distributed by the Chief Executive Officer as a late report to the
Design Advisory Committee.
Approval is sought to construct a six level mixed-use development containing
23 multiple dwellings, an office tenancy and 25 car parking bays.
The development will be constructed using a mix of contrasting coloured concrete
panelling, projecting vertical and horizontal design elements with extensive glazed
areas proposed for the front facade of the building. A darkened feature element runs
up the front and side of the building which visually separates the ground floor
commercial area and entry from the upper residential components of the building.
The proposal includes variations to the building height and setback requirements.
Details of the proposed development are as follows:
This level contains 13 car parking bays accessed via
circulation areas and ramps, 12 store rooms, pump room
and tanks, lift and fire exit stairwell
This level contains a 30m2 office tenancy, 12 car parking
Ground Floor Level
bays , circulation areas and ramps with access/egress to
Brown Street provided via a single crossover, seven store
rooms, entry lobby, lift, fire exit stairwell and walkway, bin
storage area and landscaping.
First to Fourth Floor These levels comprise of five residential units with
balconies on each level including four, two bedroom units
Level
(73m2 internal area) and one, one bedroom unit (50m2
internal area), passageway, lift and lift lobby, fire exit stairs
and a storeroom.
This level comprises of three residential units with
Fifth Level
balconies including one, three bedroom dwelling (123m2
internal area) and two, two bedroom units (73m2 internal
area), , passageway, lift and lift lobby, fire exit stairs and a
storeroom.
Basement Level
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COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING SCHEME:
Land Use
The subject site is within the East Perth Precinct (P15) under City Planning Scheme
No. 2 (‘CPS2’) and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Local Planning
Scheme No. 26 (‘LPS26’). The subject site is located within in the Boans Precinct
(EP6). The Precinct is intended to house a mix of moderately scaled enterprises and
residential development, with a marginal balance towards research and
development, and a number of support services and facilities. It is intended that
residential development occupy a proportion of the Precinct, both in conjunction with
other land uses and on separate sites.
‘Residential’ is a preferred (‘P’) use in the Boans Precinct of LPS26, whereas the
proposed office use falls within the ‘Commercial’ use category which is a
contemplated (‘C’) use. It is considered that both the residential and office
components of the proposed development comply with the statement of intent for the
Precinct, will be compatible with other uses in the area and can be supported. The
proposed office use is considered to be an appropriate land use for the site given it is
relatively minor in nature and will not detract from the site’s and surrounding
residential uses.
Development Requirements
The proposal has been assessed against the requirements of CPS2, LPS26 and the
Area 31 – Brown and Kensington Streets West Design Guidelines. The proposal’s
compliance with the relevant development standards is summarised below:
Development Standard
Maximum Plot Ratio:
Proposed
Required / Permitted
2
2.43:1 (1477m )
1.5:1 (910m2)
(Majority of floor area is
which may be increased to
dedicated to residential use)
a maximum
2.5:1 (1,517m2) where not
less than 50% of the
excess floor area is
dedicated to residential
use
Building Height:
- Metres above ground
level
- Levels/storeys
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16.2 to 18.85 metres
9 metres (Maximum) at
setback line, projecting
from that point at a 37.5
degree angle, to 14 metres
(Maximum)
Six
Four
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Development Standard
Setbacks:
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Proposed
Required / Permitted
Nil to 500mm
1 to 3 metres
3.3 metres
3 metres (Minimum)
3 metres (Minimum)
3 metres (Minimum)
1.7 metres
1.2 metres
Nil
Nil
Side (West)
Nil to 2.9 metres
Nil
Side (East)
Nil to 2.9 metres
Nil
Front (Brown Street)
- Ground floor
- First to fourth floor
- Fifth floor
Rear (north)
- Ground floor
- First to fifth floor
Car Parking:
- Residential
- Office
24 bays
23 bays (Minimum)__
24 bays (Minimum)*
48 bays (Maximum)*
1 bay
1 bay (Minimum)
_ 1 bay (Maximum)__
12 bays (Maximum)*
Nil
8 bays
Bicycle Parking:
*Note: as prescribed by Amendment No. 1 to LPS26.
Conclusion
The Design Advisory Committee was requested to comment on the design of the
proposed development and particularly in regards to:





general design and aesthetic quality of the development;
the materials and finishes proposed for the building;
the impact of the proposed height variation;
provision of natural light to bathroom areas; and
scale of the proposed commercial tenancy.
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Moved by Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Mackay
That the Design Advisory Committee, having considered the design for
the proposed six-level mixed use development containing 23 multiple
dwellings, one office tenancy and 25 car parking bays at 118 (Lot 86)
Brown Street, East Perth:
1.
considers that the proposal should be reviewed to attain higher
design quality, with particular attention to the following matters:
1.1 raising the window head-height to enhance internal light and
sky views;
1.2 ensuring there is a functional separation between the office
window and adjacent footpath to improve the office
exposure/activation;
1.3 provide differentiation between the office façade and the
residential entry to celebrate rather than understate the entry to
the apartments;
1.4 incorporating a canopy across the frontage;
1.5 extend the first floor balconies to incorporate the whole of the
ground floor roof space and revisit extending the upper floor
balconies to fully utilise the extended floor slabs;
1.6 providing detail of the textural treatment to the exposed blank
side walls;
1.7 review the Basement layout to address the size of the bin store,
provide a functional parking layout and levels between the
parking and lift access;
2.
considers that the additional building height could be supported if
the overall design quality of the development is improved.
The motion was put and carried
DA25/14
MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN
Nil
DA26/14
GENERAL BUSINESS
Responses to General Business from a Previous Meeting
Nil
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New General Business
1.
Consultants and Architects attending for Deputations
Mr Kerr queried if it was possible that DAC members be provided with information
about consultants and architects attending the meeting to make Deputations so that
members are made aware of any potential conflict of interests in advance.
The Governance Officer advised that details of consultants and architects attending
to make deputations could be provided electronically to DAC members on the day
that the meeting is held.
2. Provision of further Documentation for DAC Members
Mr Kerr queried if it was possible for DAC members to be provided more
documentation such as development plans to assist with consideration of items and
preparation for the meeting.
The Manager Approval Services advised that this matter would be investigated.
DA27/14
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING
Outstanding Items:
Mr Kerr advised that he would like to add the following as items for consideration at a
future meeting:

Discussion on ways to improve/undertake the running of the DAC meeting
following members’ attendance at the Fremantle DAC Meeting (raised
27/03/14).

Development of Bio-Phylic Policy for the city (raised 27/03/14).
DA28/14
CLOSE OF MEETING
There being no further business the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed
at 6.47pm.
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14/5075; 57 (LOT 6) FORREST AVENUE, EAST PERTH
14/5075; 57 (LOT 6) FORREST AVENUE, EAST PERTH
14/5070; 32-34 ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH
14/5070; 32-34 ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH
(As per LDAP approval issued 19 January 2012)
14/5070; 32-34 ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH
(Revised design of public plaza and forecourt)
14/5070; 32-34 ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH
(Revised design of public plaza and forecourt)
14/5027; 16 (LOT E106) WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH
20/03/14 13:28
14/5027; 16 (LOT E106) WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH
20/03/14 13:28
13/5448; 118 BROWN STREET, EAST PERTH
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13/5448; 118 BROWN STREET, EAST PERTH
13/5448; 118 BROWN STREET, EAST PERTH