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Objection: 11 Elsey Road RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_747_2016 11 Elsey Road RESERVOIR

Number    D/747/2016
Location    11 Elsey Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        1/09/2016
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising four (4) double storey dwellings in accordance with the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Andrew Guthrie
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        building design group & frontier property development pty ltd
land size    746 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 2x3bed + 2x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: 3 bed (U1, U2) 2 bed (U3), 1 bed (U4)
GND: KML (U1-U3), KML+1 bed (U4)
P:  2x double + 2x single garages
AN EASEMENT PROTECTS PART OF THE THE GARDEN
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (KML similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED TOILET (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
DRAWING FICTICIOUS VEGETATION IS NOT A LANDSCAPING PLAN
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 2+4=6 spaces, and plans show 6 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/747/2016 11 Elsey Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin
Planning Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 140 Regent Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_884_2016 140 Regent Street PRESTON

Number     D/884/2016
Location     140 Regent Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date         24/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
Description     Development of the land with a four (4) storey building comprising 12 dwellings and an office; use of the land for the purpose of accommodation; a reduction in the car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Mixed Use Development
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu

WHO        cornetta for atheve pty ltd
land size    300 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    Replace Nelson Alexander real estate office with an even smaller office (112 sq m)  plus stack of 10x ZERO bed (42 sq m) + 2x 1 bed (56sq m)  apts
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L3: 2 x 1 bed apts (56 sqm)
L1&L2: 5x ZERO bedroom apts (42 sqm each)
GND: office (~120 sqm) with no toilet, laneway access to car stackers
B: tandem car stackers for 2x3x2=12 spaces
VERY POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (42 sq m for x10 ZERO bedroom apts).
5 bins amongst 12 apts+business = INSUFFICIENT WASTE MANAGEMENT
TANDEM TRIPLE CAR STACKER access VIA REAR LANEWAY CREATES
TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT TRAM STOP 47
SHELTER FOR TRAM STOP BLOCKS ACCESS TO FRONT DOOR
FAILS TO PROVIDE ACOUSTIC OR THERMAL INSULATION FOR THE SANITY
OF RESIDENTS IN WEST FACING APTS ON BUSY INTERSECTION

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling and 1 space to vistors to 5 dwellings
requires 12+2=14 spaces, and plans show 12 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

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/884/2016 140 Regent Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR

Playing tricks with stairs!

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_707_2016 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR
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Number    D/707/2016
Location     610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         19/08/2016 12:00:00 AM
Description     Proposed medium density development comprising four (4) double storey dwellings on the lot, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Status     On Advertising
Officer        Matthew Cullen
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    626 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1: 3 bed (U1), KML (U2, U3), 2 bed (U4)
GND: KML (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3), KML + 1 bed (U4)
P:  4x single garages
NEW CROSS-OVER.
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1, U4 KML size similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
INCONSISTENT STAIRS (14 steps for U2, U3, 17 steps for U1, U4 ) FOR
DECEPTION ABOUT 3rd BEDROOMS (U1, U4) DISGUISED AS “TV ROOM”.
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 2+4=6 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

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/707/2016 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objections: 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

See full Details Here: Objection to D_794_2016 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

Number    D/794/2016
Location    52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        28/09/2016
Description    Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey and (2) two single storey dwellings and a waiver of the visitor parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        pn builders pty ltd
land size    1117 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 unts = 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  3 bed (U1, U6), 2 bed (U2, U4)
GND: KML (U1, U2, U5, U6), KML+2 bed (U3, U4)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U2-U5)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2, U5)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS SO PLACE IN FRONT YARD (U1, U6)
3rd BED (U1 & U6) DISGUISED AS ‘FAMILY ROOM’
NEW CROSS-OVER TO SUMMERHIIL RD CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 4+4+1=9 spaces, and plans show 6 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/794/2016 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning.

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objections: 71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_850_2016 71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

Number    D/850/2016
Location    71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        12/10/2016
Description    A medium density housing development comprising six (6) dwellings and a reduction of visitor car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        building design group, justin and daniel bottiglieri
land size    581 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 apts = 6x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2: 1 bed (A1), 2 bed (A2 – A6)
L1:  KML + 1 bed (A1),  KML (A2 – A6)
GND/P: 6x single garages
NO SPOS AT GROUND LEVEL FOR A1-A5
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1-U6) SAME AS SINGLE GARAGE
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
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 6+1=7 spaces, and plans show 6 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/850/2016 71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD

See full Details Here: Objection to D_459_2016 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD

Number    D/459/2016
Location    32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Date        2/06/2016
Description    Demolition (including relocation of building outside of heritage overlay) and the construction of building works including a four storey plus basement apartment building with 59 dwellings, use of the land as a child care centre, display of business identification signage, reduction of car parking requirements and alterations to an access road in a Road Zone Category 1, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Gavin Crawford
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        bruce henderson architects south yarra
land size    319+1633+810+460=3222 sqm  http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 4 properties with (40% footprint) non-residential (single storey child care) and
(60%) 59 apts = 18x bed, 41x 2 bed . Relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L3: 1x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed
L2: 5x 1 bed + 12x 2 bed
L1: 6x 1 bed + 12x 2 bed
GND:6x 1 bed +  7x 2 bed (60% residential) and bins
with 2x basements 44xP (B2) + 25xP (B1)
GND: 40% single storey childcare (92 children, 4 toilets) at rate of 3.5 sqm/child
with 1 basement = 18 P includes x6 as tandem pairs (3×2).
GND: 2 bed (U1, U4), 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U5)
B:   Double (U1) single (U2, U3), carport (U4), tandem driveway*& garage (U5)
NO SPOS AT GROUND LEVEL FOR RESIDENTS
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (11x 1 bed apts are < 50 sq m, 2x  2bed < 60 q m)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
NEW CROSS-OVER TO STATION ST CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREES
SINGLE STOREY CHILD CARE CENTRE CAN BE LOST TO 4 STOREY AMMENDENT
OVERLOKING FOR PROPERTIES ON GILLES ST
APT 203 bedroom access via balcony
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
childcare rule: 0.22 space per child; requires 20 spaces, but plans show only 18
residential rule;1 space to each 1-2 bed dwelling & 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 59+11=70 spaces, and plans show 59 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR CHILDCARE and APARTMENTS BUILDING
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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/459/2016 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely