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Objection: 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR

Ambit claim replaces Keon Park Railway Station Reserve with far too many sub standard apartments.

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_603_2016 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR

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Number      D/603/2016
Location     61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date           13/07/2016
Description Construction of a four storey plus basement mixed use development comprising shops and dwellings, use of land for shops, variation of loading bay requirement, and reduction of car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer       Gavin Crawford
Type          Mixed Use Development
Date          13/07/2016

WHO        draft mode designs for tandem p/l
land size    3055 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    keon park railways station reserve gets 11 shops and 3x 1bed & 71x 2 bed apts
L3: 1x 1 bed + 20 x 2 bed apts
L2: 1x 1 bed + 25 x 2 bed apts
L1: 1x 1 bed + 26 x 2 bed apts
GND: 11 shops + 41 spaces (11 visitors, 22 retail, 10 residents)
basement 64 parking spaces for residents
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for ALL (similar to single garage).
138 of 145 bedrooms are too small, difficult loading bay access,
Access road over the sewer easement. Adjacent to Epping rail line
Multiple examples non-enforcement of local and state planning minimum standards
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling, 1 vistor to each 5 dwellings
3-4 space per 100 sq m leasable floor areas (673 sq m)
requires 74+14+(18-24)=106-112 spaces, and plans show 105 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING , and NO LOADING BAY for x11 shops

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/603/2016 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_12_2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

Number         D/12/2017
Location        431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date              13/01/2017 1:00:00 AM

Description    Development of a 5-storey building comprising 4 apartments, 1 commercial tenancy and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Jolyon Boyle
Type            Mixed Use Development

WHO             cera stribley architects prahran
land size    181 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace shop with small shop (34 sq m) + 2x 1bed + 2x 2 bed apts
L4 & L3: KML + 2 bed (A4)
L2: 1 bed + KML (A3), 2 bed (A2)
L1: 1 bed + KML (A1), KML (A2)
GND: shop (34 sqm) + bins
B: tandem car stackers for 2+3=5 spaces fiction
Bedrooms and balconies too small (A1, A2, A3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A1-A3 similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
Inadequate waste management. Insufficient storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing, noisy car stackers, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1×4=4 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
NO LOADING BAY FOR SHOP, IMPLAUSIBLE TANDEM CAR STACKER
HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/12/2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON

Overdevelopment for site adjacent to West Preston Primary School

See Full Details Here: D_184_2017 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON

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Number          D/184/2017
Location        74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON
Date            22/03/2017 7:23:26 PM
Description    Development of 16 three (3) storey dwellings and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Jolyon Boyle
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO            add arc south yarra
land size    1621 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2 family homes with x16 near identical 2 bed units
L2: 1 bed (U1-U16)
L1: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (U1-U16)
GND: 1 small bed & single garage (U1-16)
Frontage creep (should be 7-9 m), Insufficient Garden area
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1-U16 similar to tandem garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS at GND level (U1-U16)
INSUFFICIENT EXTENAL STORAGE in garage
NO RUBBISH or RECYCLING BINS (as no space left)
SPOS is a balcony 12.5-13.5 sq m (x15 units), 19.5 sq m for corner
Multiple examples non-enforcement of local and state planning mimimum standards.
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 16+3=19 spaces, and plans show 16 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/184/2017 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection Update: 6 McComas Street RESERVOIR

New plans are submitted, and the on advertising period extended
They are complimented by a revised objection that now includes solid reasons from VPP.
This should have been rejected immediately
Consider re-submission
See Full Details Here: 2nd chance for Objection to D_297_2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073 (save the file before opening)
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Number     D/316/2016
Location     6 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         14/04/2016
Description    Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 7 double storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    942 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 7x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML   (U1-U3, U6), KML + 1 bed (U4), 2 bed (U5, U7)
GND: 2 bed (U1-U3, U6, U7), 1 bed (U4), KML (U5, U7), 8 parking spaces
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1-3, 5) & L’DRY CUPBOARDS
UNITS1-3 CONSUME HALF OF FRONT GARDEN

SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 7+1=8 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/297/2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1063_2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR (save/download the file before opening)

Number     D/1063/2016
Location     7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         22/12/2016 8:56:22 PM
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of four (4) double-storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid & pro town planning solutions
land size    827 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with x4 units =  3x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3) , 1 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U1-U3), 1 bed + KML (U4)
P:  1x tandem driveway + single, 3x single garages
INSUFFICIENT SPOS for unit 1, INSUFFICIENT STORAGE SPACE
BEDROOMS TOO SMALL (3.0×2.9) for B2 of U2, U3,
NEW CROSS-OVER, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U4 similar to s gge).
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 3+2=5 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1063/2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1038_2016 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR (save the file before opening)

Number     D/1038/2016
Location     3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         19/12/2016 8:56:22 PM
Description     A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    785 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 0x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed
L1:  3 bed (U1, U2, U3), 1 bed (U4)
GND: living space (U1, U2, U3),  same + 1 bed (U4)
P:  single garage (all)
CONFUSED PLANS, U4 garage and bins pass thru SPOS for U3 ?
X4 DISGUISED 3rd bed rooms, without providing parking
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for U4.
Insufficient SPOS U1 (28 sq m), Insufficient external storage
U4 car cant turn around
drive way too close to habitable rooms for U2, U3, U4
Questionable storage space for all & SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 3+ bed dwelling, 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4×2=8 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1038/2016 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

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