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Objection: 208-216 High Street PRESTON

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Suggested letter box drop recipients
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Sacred Heart School (Clifton Grove) and parents
218, 220 High St PNH Children services and church hall
259 high St V&L Aquarium, tropical fish shop
243-247 may also be occupied

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Number    D/865/2014
Date         23/09/2014 6:28:47 PM
Location     208-216 High Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     1. Construction of a seven (7) storey (plus two (2) basement levels and a partial mezzanine level) mixed use building; 2. A reduction in the car parking requirement associated with the use as four (4) shops and 77 dwellings; 3. Waiver of the loading/ unloading requirement associated with the shop use; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Mixed Use Development

land size    984 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace shop and dwelling with 7 storeys = 4 shops, 2 basements
+ 77 dwellings = 26x 1 bed + 51x 2 bed
L6:  3x 1 bed +   4x 2 bed, (3x 1bed <50 sqm)
L5:  7x 1 bed +   7x 2 bed, (5x 1bed <50 sqm)
L4:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (1x 1bed <50 sqm)
L3:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
L2:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
L1:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
GND: 4 shops with x2 levels, 196 + 132 + 125 + 135 sq m
x6 Bins, 16 spaces (8 staff + 4 visitor + 4 resident)
B1:  30 spaces        B2:  37 spaces
INTERNAL AMENITY IS NOT THE BEST (6.02 is 1 bed at just 36 sq m)
MAJORITY OF 1 BED APTS (21 OF 26) ARE 50 SQ M OR LESS
2 bed apts are 50-76 sqm (5.02, 4.03, 4.04 are just 50 sq m)
90 DEGREE REAR SET BACK = NO REAR SET BACK
VEHICLE AND BICYCLE ACCESS CONFLICT via narrow rear laneway

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  77 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  15 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires ? spaces, unknown rules for shop staff parking
requires  >92 in total, and plans show 83 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING for residents and visitors
NO LOADING BAY for x4 (four) shops

WHO        sjb planning, 1/80 dorcas st, southbank

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/865/2014 208-216 High Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 590 Murray Road PRESTON

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Number    D/502/2015
Date        8/07/2015
Location    590 Murray Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of 5 double storey dwellings, reduction in visitor car parking to zero (0) and alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Paul Miziewicz

land size    916 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 units = 5x 2 bed
L1:    1 bed (U5), KML + 1 bed (U4),  2 bed (U3-U1)
GND: KML+ 1 bed (U5),  1 bed (U4),  KML (U3-U2), K&M+L (U1)
Parking:  single garage (U5-U1)
No easement shown?
INTERNAL AMENITY NOT THE BEST
BINS are permanently stored in the garage for U4
U5 car access, IMPOSSIBLE to turn around on the property
CLEAR FELL ALL VEGETATION
Relies upon NEW CROSS-OVER to Murray Rd

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 6 in total, and plans show 5 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

WHO        ikonimides reid

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/502/2015 590 Murray Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection Update: 283-291 Gilbert Road PRESTON

Refusal to John Demos Architects, 66 Albert Rd, South Melbourne

Application Number D/820/2015
Application Date 14/10/2015 6:20:00 PM
Application Location 283-291 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Application Description Development of a three (3) to four (4) storey building comprising including 23 dwellings, a cafe and a reduction to the car parking, as shown on the plans accompanying the application

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CITY OF DAREBIN REFUSAL TO GRANT A PERMIT

WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL?

1. The development will have an unacceptable impact of the amenity of the neighbouring residential area

2. The development is contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.03-2 (Objective 1 Housing provision) of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regard to design interface and visual intrusion.

3. The development is contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.03-2 (Objective 3 Residential amenity) of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regards to its design materials and ESD measures.

4 The development is contrary to the standards and objectives of Clause 22.02 (Neighbourhood character) in regards to materials and height and rear interface of the proposal with neighbouring residential properties.

5. The development is contrary to Clause 22.06 (Multi residential and mixed use development) in regards to materials, set backs, visual bulk, ESD measures and equitable development.

6. The development is contrary to Clause 52.34 (bicycle parking) in regards to the provision of residential and visitor bicycle parking.

7. The development is contrary to the standards and objectives of Clause 55 of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regards to residential policy, residential character, height, side (south boundary), and rear setbacks, walls on boundaries, ESD measures, solar access and dwelling diversity.

Date Issued 01 April 2016

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Objection Update: 12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON

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Number    D/517/2015
Location    12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of nine (9), double storey dwellings and reduction of the standard visitor car parking requirement as shown in the plans accompanying the the application.

land size       2 blocks = 1660 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
existing family homes here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace family home with 9 double storey units = 9×3 bed (124-131 sqm)
L1: 3x bed. windowless bathroom and ensuite
GND: open plan kitchen/lounge/living (approx 5×6 m2)
parking:  single garage (25 sq m) and tandem driveway
No visitor parking

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
18 spaces,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
19 in total, and plans show 18 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING for visitors

who        clarke hopkins clarke 115 sackvile st collingwood

$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$
Estimated cost of this development:             – $2.0 Million
Estimated sale of this development:             +$4.5 Million+ = 9 x $0.5M+
-$0.00286 Million (VCAT Application fee)
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Do the maths
$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$+$

VCAT ref    P408/2016
Location    12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Name of applicant
AJC Global properties (pty ltd is in ivanhoe)
details of representative
harlock jackson pty ltd
virginia jackson
12/497 burke rd
camberwell 3124
info@harlockjackson.com.au
9419 7477 and 0418 141 598
Name of responsible authority
City of Darebin
permit application number
D/517/2015
Hearing date    16 August 2016 (1 day)
Date by which a statement of grounds must be received by VCAT
05 May 2016
If you would like to help out as a party to the hearing there is some information that may help here:

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Statement of Grounds VCAT 12-14 SHEFFIELD STREET PRESTON VIC 3072 P408 2016

Objection: 56 James Street PRESTON

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Number    D/708/2015
App Date    9/09/2015
Location    56 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
App Type    Medium Density Housing
Officer        Marisia Hammerton

land size    636 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
existing family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace famiy home with x3 double storey units 3×3 bed
L1: 3 bed (U1&U2), 2 bed (U3)
GND: open plan kitchen, lounge, dining etc, U3 Pus 1 bed
parking: tandem driveway + single garage (U1),
double garage (U2), tandem driveway and carport (U3)

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
6 space,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
0 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
6 in total, and plans show 6 spaces

WHO        archiphor, 448 heidelberg rd, fairfield

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(3) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(4) 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
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/708/2015 56 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 83 Cramer Street PRESTON

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Number    D/673/2015
Date        27/08/2015
Location    83 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type    Medium Density Housing
Responsible    Chris Lelliott

land size    1056 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
existing family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with  4×3 bed units
L1: 3 bed for all
GND: open plan kitchen, lounge, dining etc plus study
parking: Double garage for all, U1 also tandem parking on driveway
no rubbish bins
no building over 1.6 m wide easement along rear (S) boundary?

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
8 space,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
0 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
8 in total, and plans show 8 spaces

WHO        ms designer living and architectural design, bundoora

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(3) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(4) 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
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/673/2015 83 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
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Yours Sincerely

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