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Objection: 345& 349 Bell Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_566_2016 345&349 Bell Street PRESTON

Number    D/566/2016
Location    345& 349 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        6/07/2016
Description    A six (6) storey building comprising 30 apartments, two (2) commercial tenancies and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Jolyon Boyle
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        cactus architects richmond
land size    384 +251 = 635 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace massage parlour and 2 storey building with 30 apts = 16x 1 bed + 14x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L5:  1×1 bed (45 sq m), 3×2 bed (71-80 sq m)
L4:  3×1 bed (45-50 sq m), 2×2 bed (65-71 sq m)
L1-L3:  4×1 bed (43-43 sq m), 3×2 bed (66-78 sq m)
GND:  x2 shops (55 + 156 = 206 sq m), rubbish bins, 7×3(?) car stackers via rear lane
B:   car stacker pits + tiny storage boxes
INDOOR BIN STORAGE BEHIND GND floor foyer,
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN? Transfer via rear lane for collection on Bell St?
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for all x16 1 bed apts and 14 x2 bed apts
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE for all
OVERLOOKING GARNET ST to south
NORTH FACING bedrooms are lacking thermal and acoustic insulation
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 spaces to each 5 dwellings
retail spaces require a loading bay, yet plans show none
requires 30+5=35  spaces, and plans state 20 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
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/566/2016 345&349 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection Update: Stage 1C Preston Market Refused

Reasons For the Refusal;

(1)     The development does not meet the requirements of the Darebin Planning Scheme regarding:

(a)     Provision of adequate car parking spaces, Clause 52.06.

(b)     The internal amenity of one bedroom apartments is substandard arising from the limited floor space and small balconies, Clause 22.06.

(c)     The apartment mix as it does not facilitate a diverse range of housing stock, Clause 22.06.

(d)     The proposal fails to respond to the characteristics of the market locality and interface issues resulting in loss of natural sun light access to the open air market caused through a lack of height gradation of the taller buildings away from the open air fresh food market.

(2)     The development is contrary to the Preston Market Incorporated Plan 2007 development objectives and design principles regarding:

(a)     The lack of affordable and social housing opportunities as encouraged by the Preston Market Incorporated Plan 2007.

(b)     Exceeds the 10 storey preferred height limit.

(c)     The development proposes a vertical street wall adjacent Murray Road that exceeds the preferred maximum of 4 storeys.

(d)     The location of above ground car parking in adjacent buildings shown in planning application D398/2016 is not designed to present a sufficiently attractive building interface or an acceptable parking arrangement.

(e)     The staging compromises the orderly and proper planning of the balance of the Preston Market site as the proposal has not adequately demonstrated that it will not impinge on best future options available for the redevelopment of the balance of the site that ensures the preservation of the fresh food market.

(3)     In accordance with relevant sections of the Planning and Environment Amendment

(Recognising Objectors) Act 2015, the extraordinary high number of objections is clearly indicative of the scale of a social effect on the community, the presence of a specific social need in the community and the social significance of the site to the community including Darebin‟s aged, disadvantaged and multicultural community.

 

Objection Update: Stage 1B Preston Market Refused

Reasons For The Refusal;

(1)     The development does not meet the requirements of the Darebin Planning Scheme regarding;

(a)     Provision of adequate car parking spaces, Clause 52.06.

(b)     The apartment mix does not facilitate a diverse range of housing stock, Clause 22.06.

(c)     The proposal fails to respond to the characteristics of the market locality and interface issues resulting in loss of natural sun light access to the open air market caused through a lack of height gradation of taller buildings away from the open air fresh food market.

(2)     The development is contrary to the Preston Market Incorporated Plan 2007 development objectives and design principles regarding;

  • The application does not facilitate affordable and social housing opportunities as encouraged by the Preston Market Incorporated Plan 2007.
  • The development proposes a vertical street wall adjacent Murray Road that exceeds the preferred maximum of 4 storeys.
  • Lack of adequate upper level recesses.
  • Above ground car parking is not designed to present a sufficiently attractive building interface
  • Land use composition will severely compromise the fresh food market and its traditional retailing style, openness, informality and ambience
  • The staging compromises the orderly and proper planning of the balance of the Preston Market site as the proposal has not adequately demonstrated that it will not impinge on best future options available for the redevelopment of the balance of the site that ensures the preservation of the fresh food market.

(3)     In accordance with relevant sections of the Planning and Environment Amendment (Recognising Objectors) Act 2015, the extraordinary high number of objections is clearly indicative of the scale of a social effect on the community, the presence of a specific social need in the community and the social significance of the site to the community including Darebin‟s aged, disadvantaged and multicultural community.