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Objection: 7 Wilkinson Street RESERVOIR

Dear DADA Folk,

Reservoir is prime location for over development because the blocks are large.

Please help out if you can.

Thanks, Maria

DADA

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Formatted Application Number    D/489/2015

Application Year        2015
Application Date        2/07/2015 6:31:11 PM
Formatted Application Location  7 Wilkinson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Application Description         A medium density housing development comprising the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on land in the General Residential Zone – Schedule 2 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Application Type        Medium Density Housing
Status  On Advertising

land size       corner block, wilkinson and home st 391 sq m
                already subdivided with 2 units at 23 A and 23 B home st

Summary         2 units, as 2-3 bed double storey (3rd bed called ‘retreat’)
                L1: is 2 bed plus
                GND: is open plan combined living area, kitchen etc
                parking: each has garage plus driveway
plans omit to show rubbish bins, mail/gas/water/elec utilities

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
                0-2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
                0-4 space,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
                0 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
                2-4 in total, and plans show 4 usable spaces
                Alas, cannot complain about parking

WHO     Planning and design PL 235d Tyler St Preston

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(2) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and today’s date
(3) save the file, maybe add today’s 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/489/2015 7 Wilkinson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073

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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

XXX

Objection: 11 Hurlstone Avenue at 213 Raglan St PRESTON

Dear DADA Folk,

Just 2 bedroom dwellings in this one.  We already have far to many 1 and 2 bedroom dwellings in Preston.  Please help stop the loss of much needed separate family homes and the glut of 2 bedroom dwellings.

Cheers, Maria

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Formatted Application Number    D/626/2015
Application Year        2015
Application Date        10/08/2015 6:26:23 PM
Formatted Application Location  11 Hurlstone Avenue at 213 Raglan St PRESTON VIC 3072
Application Description         A medium density housing development comprising the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Application Type        Medium Density Housing
Status  On Advertisingland size       213 Raglaln St corner block is subdivided to create
11 Hurlstone ave, approx 13×9=118 sq m

Quick Summary   2 units, 2 bed double storey, each approx 6.5×9=59 sq m
L1 is 2 bed
GND is 2 bed plus garage
parking is 2 x single garages
plans omit to show rubbish bins, mail/gas/water/elec utilities

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
0 space,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
0 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
2 in total, and plans show 2 usable spaces
Alas, cannot complain about parking

WHO     ARCHISCALE P/L, 591 Plenty Rd, Preston 3072

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(2) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and today’s date
(3) save the file, maybe add today’s date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(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/626/2015 11 Hurlstone Avenue at 213 Raglan St 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

XXX

Objection: 448 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072

Dear DADA Folk,

We try and make it as easy as possible for you to help out with an objection. A summery of the planning application and a guide to objecting is below. An objection form attached.

It was kind of the State Government to schedule two consultations due on the same date, the 18th of December. However if you did not get your response to the Your Community, Your Council survey in last Friday there is still time. Late replies will be accepted we were told at the council briefing.

I expect but have not had confirmed that the Plan Melbourne Refresh consultation will be the same. Give it a go.

Happy holidays, Maria

DADA
Type Amended Plans/Permit
Description Amend the endorsed plans to add an additional storey (increasing from three storeys to four storeys with dwelling numbers unaltered – 11 dwellings), dwellings 10 and 11 increased in size and other minor changes as shown on the plans.
Application Number D/1020/2011/A
Application Location 448 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Year 2011
Status On Advertising
Responsible Officer Gavin Crawford
Application Date 8/12/2015

land size approx 38.1×19.3=735.8 sq m

Summary 12 = 8x 1 bed + 4x 2 bed apartments on 4 levels
an amendment to plans approved in 2011 (5 y ago)
L2&3 1x 1 bed + 2x 2 bed
L1 4x 1 bed + 2x 2 bed
GND 3x 1 bed + car stackers
Parking is so compromised that even they cant figure it out
Rubbish

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
12 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
1 space, rule is 1 space for visiors to every 5 dwellings
13 in total, plans show x3 car stackers, including tandem pair

WHO Cornetta partners

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(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
(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/1020/2011/A 448 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072

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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Objection 448 Plenty Rd

Yours Sincerely

XXX

Objection: 35 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072

Dear DADA Folk,

Yes you are seeing double, this being
one of the pair D/930/2015 33 Newcastle and D/931/2015 35 Newcastle St Preston.
Proforma attached, handy guide to objecting below. Please take a little time to help.
Thanks, Maria
DADA

Application Number D/931/2015
Year 2015
Application Date 13/11/2015
Location 35 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Development of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Application Type Medium Density Housing
Responsible Officer Jolyon Boyle

land size 38.7×13.4 = 518 sq m

Summary 4x 2 bed double storeys units replace a family home
each has open plan combined kitchen, living and meals
foot print is 54 sq m (U1) and 40 sq m (U2-U4)
Total floor area 97 sq m (U1) and 78 sq m (U2-U4)
4 covered car spaces
a front garden is retained

WHO Jamarok Pty Ltd

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(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
(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/931/2015 35 Newcastle St preston

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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

XXXX

Objection: 33 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072

Dear DADA Folk,

Even more planning applications to object to, at this busy time.   It is an easy thing to do and will help support the good folk who live nearby.

Thanks for helping out.

Cheers, Maria

DADA

Application Number      D/930/2015

Year    2015
Application Date        13/11/2015
Location        33 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Development of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Application Type        Medium Density Housing
Responsible Officer     Jolyon Boyle

land size       38.7×13.4 = 518 sq m

Summary of the development
4x 2 bed double storeys units replace a family home
each has open plan combined kitchen, living and meals
foot print is 54 sq m (U1) and 40 sq m (U2-U4)
Total floor area 97 sq m (U1) and 78 sq m (U2-U4)
4 covered car spaces
a front garden is retained

WHO             Jamarok Pty Ltd

HOWTO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(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
(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/930/2015 33 Newcastle St preston

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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

XXXX

Meeting Notes: 8th December 2015

Dear DADA Folk,
We made many decisions at the DADA meeting last night to allow incorporation.

The notes are attached.
Also, a reminder of the two State lead community consultations.

  1. Your Community You Council; a review of local council governance.
    You can make a written response at http://www.yourcouncilyourcommunity.vic.gov.au/
    A meeting is planned for this consultation on Wednesday the 16th of December at the Preston Shire Hall at 5.30 pm.
    It would be great if you can be there to have your say.
  2. Plan Melbourne Refresh: A review of the recent rezoning which left us with only 11% Neighbourhood Residential Zone protection against overdevelopment.
    Follow the link: http://refresh.planmelbourne.vic.gov.au/ to have your say.
    Cheers, Maria

Darebin Appropriate Development Association
Web: https://www.darebinada.org
Meeting Notes: 8th of December, 2015, AGM

Present: Marion Coffey, Keith Coffey, Chris Erlandsen, Maria Poletti, Meryl Waugh, Mandy Baird, Craig Walters, Sally Mendes Apologies: Stewart Midgley

1. Membership:
a. At least 5 members. Members have to submit in writing. Circulated membership form.
b. Annual subscription and fee on joining agreed at $10 for first year and we will review next year.
c. Date for payment of the annual subscription was set to be by the next AGM.
d. Decided DADA would not have associate members
e. The Secretary must keep and maintain a register of members.
f. The register will include for each former member, the date of ceasing to be a member. Members will have one year grace. Membership to be paid before the next AGM.

2. AGM is to be the October meeting each year.

3. Composition of Committee, The Committee consists of— a President; Chris Erlandsen elected unopposed a Vice-President; Mandy Baird elected unopposed a Secretary; Maria Poletti elected unopposed an Assistant Secretary; Meryl Waugh elected unopposed a Treasurer; Craig Walters elected unopposed

4. Registered address;
The registered address of the Association is— 1/17 Murphy Grove, PRESTON, 3072.

5. Purpose: The DADA charter is our Statement of Purpose. See the DADA website.

6. New DADA Logo:
The Current Logo is shown at the top of the minutes. Redesigned the DADA logo to be more reflective of the DADA community. This will be used when DADA is incorporated in 2016.

7. Objector Updates:
a. 137 Mansfield Street, 2nd day in VCAT, Member said she will visit the site and that we will all be invited to attend. No word yet of the visit date. Expect a decision in January. Member put a time limit on objectors to ask questions of expert witness. The member would not accept the number of objectors. James Livingston acting for Council asked only one question of the first expert witness. Action: Meryl to write to Darren Rudd after DADA is incorporated regarding the work of the council representative. The letter will have DADA imprimatur.
b. 108 Wood Street, going to VCAT, Action: All to send in statement of grounds
c. Smorgies; parties have been asked to agree to more amendments to the VCAT ruling. This is a process through VCAT. Some parties have stated they will only agree if there are no more amendments to the planning proposal.

8. Other:
a. From Masha: Notes in the plans for 24 Leamington that some dwellings could be easily turned from a 2 to 3 bedroom with the replacement of a wall. She suggests objectors discuss with council a section 173 agreement on title that states it can only be a 2 bedroom dwelling.
b. Discussed how Darebin counts the number of objectors and how there are variations of numbers.
c. Maria found a variation in the Planning Committee minutes. Action: Maria to write to the CEO and CC Councilors after checking with Robert Phillips as to how this can happen.
d. Sally suggested we go to town planner courses and ask if final year students will do pro-bono work on behalf of objectors. Action: Sally
9. Planning Alerts
This month’s list: 24 Leamington St Reservoir 742-752 High St Preston 131 Plenty Rd 10 Symons St Preston 534 Plenty Rd Preston 105 Wood St Preston 501-3 Plenty Rd 109 Wood St Preston And a fantastic comment by Craig alerting objectors to the DADA meeting and website. Action: Develop a set statement for planning alerts. ‘If you would like some help with objecting to this planning application come to the next DADA meeting on …. At 33 Dean Street, Preston or go to the DADA website https://www.darebinada.org

Next Meeting: 7.00pm, Tuesday, February 9th, at 33 Dean Street, Preston | Here

All the very best from DADA to you and your loved ones for a safe and happy festive season.