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Objection : 92-94 Clarendon Street Thornbury

Objection – 92-94 Clarendon Street Thornbury

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) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(3) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the 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/763/2016 3 Keilor Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely,

Objection: PRESTON MARKET Stage 1B and 1C

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Number    D/398/2016                            Date        18/05/2016
Location    234-235 Preston Market PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    (Stage 1B) Development of a 10 storey building (Laneway Building) and a nine (9) storey building (Loft Building) comprising a total of 131 dwellings across both buildings, the relocation of the existing Aldi supermarket (1500m2 floor area) and other retail tenancies, a reduction to the car parking requirement and alterations to the existing vehicle access to Murray Road, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Mixed Use Development

Number    D/393/2016                            Date        18/05/2016
Location    234-235 Preston Market PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    (Stage 1C) Development of a 14-storey (station) building comprising 193 dwellings, retail tenancies and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO?        salta, the medich corporation, nh architecture, …
LAND SIZE    approx 5000 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ and https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    3 large buildings consume northern section between market, Cook St and Murray Rd

STAGE 1C D/393/2016

Stage 1B D/398/2016

“STATION” building

“LANEWAY” building

“LOFT” buildings

apartments

L3 – L13

L2 – L10

L3 – L8

3 bed apts

x15 (89-114 sq m) 9%

x8 (90 sq m) 9%

x2 (104 sq m) 5%

2 bed apts

x63 (61-82 sq m) 37%

x47 (62-83 sq m) 51%

x32 (76-81 sq m) 84%

1 bed apts

x92 (51-62 sq m) 54%

x37 (44-56 sq m) 40%

x4 (50-52 sq m) 11%

L2

75 parking spaces & 10 apts

L1

76 parking spaces, x3 offices (190, 298, 186 sq m) total 674 sq m

GND

Loading bay, waste facilities,

x9 retail spaces (821, 64, 352, 258, 264, 64, ~30, 235, 495 sq m) total 2583 sq m

basement

173 parking spaces, bicycle racks & storage

 
Parking

Office + retail

“STATION” building

“LANEWAY” building

“LOFT” buildings

14 + 99 = 102

30+63+92+170/5 = 219

16+47+37+100/5 = 120

4+32+4+38/5= 47

 
		Requires
 488 spaces in total, whilst plans show just 324 spaces

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf

requires 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling,
requires 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1 space for visitors to each 5 dwellings
retail space requires approx 4 parking spaces per 100 sq m leasable area
office space requires approx 3.5 parking spaces per 100 sq m leasable area

CONCERNS

ADDS TO MELBOURNES OVERSUPPLY OF 1 AND 2 BED APARTMENTS

POOR INTERNAL AMENITY ESPECIALLY 1 BED APARTMENTS (LANEWAY & LOFT BUILDINGS)

REMOVES PUBLIC PARKING FOR MARKET, SUPERMARKET & HIGH STREET

ADDS TRAFFIC TO MURRAY RD AT THE RAIL CROSSING

INTRODUCES CONFLICT BETWEEN TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS AT MURRAY RD

INTRODUCES CONFLICT FOR CYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES WITHIN BASEMENT

INSUFFICIENT PARKING

SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

WHAT LIES AHEAD ?

References
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https://www.darebinada.org/objections/objection-preston-market-stage-1b-1c

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveOurPrestonMarket/

https://eservices.darebin.vic.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/GeneralEnquiry/EnquiryLists.aspx
and search for D/398/2016 (stage 1b) or D/393/2016 (stage 1c)

http://www.medich.com.au/projects/preston-markets/

http://www.salta.com.au/project/preston-market/

HOW TO OBJECT

(1) See proforma objection form here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
first page, top half, add your name and contact details with

“phone number=WITH HELD, as communication from the developer is to be in writing ”

(2) Consider adding you own unique objections. Keep them general and brief.

(3) Last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date

(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

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

subject: Objection to D/398/2016 AND D/393/2016 234-235 Preston Market PRESTON

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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to these planning proposals.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 3 Keilor Avenue RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE:Objection to D_763_2016 3 Keilor Avenue RESERVOIR

Number    D/763/2016
Location    3 Keilor Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
App Date    15/09/2016
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising three (3) two storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Andrew Guthrie
Type        Medium Density Housing

who:        ikonimidis reid
land size    596 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com/maps/

Summary    replace family home with 3 units = 2x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3)
GND: open plan kitchen meals and lounge
P: tandem driveway and garage (U1), single garages (U2-U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U3)
NON-VENTILLATED L’DRY (U3, U2)
TWO NEW CROSS-OVERS & CONFLICT WITH MATURE STREET TREE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U2, U3)
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 2 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 2 bed dwelling
requires 4 spaces in total, and plans show 4 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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/763/2016 3 Keilor Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely,

Objection: 1 James Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_672_2016 1 James Street PRESTON

Number    D/672/2016
Location    1 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        12/08/2016
Description    Development of land with three (3) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type        Medium Density Housing

who:        architectural plans & permits
land size    508 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com/maps/

Summary    replace family home with 3 units = 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
L1: open plan kitchen meals and lounge (U1-3)
GND: 2 bed (U2, U3), 3 bed (U1)
P: laneway acces to single garage (U3), tandem drive & garage (U2, U1)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1, U2)
NON-VENTILLATED L’DRY (ALL)
TWO NEW CROSS-OVERS & CONFLICT WITH STREET TREE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 2 bed dwelling
requires 6 spaces in total, and plans show 6 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/672/2016 1 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal. Yours Sincerely

Objection: 80 Jensen Rd PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_564_2016 80 Jensen Rd PRESTON

Number    D/564/2016
Location    80 Jensen Rd PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        15/07/2016
Description    Construction of a medium density development comprising the construction of five (5) dwellings within a part two (2) storey, part three (3) storey building and a reduction of car parking associated with a visitor car parking space on land affected by a Design and Development Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Jennifer Roche
Type        Medium Density Housing

who:        archisign abbotsford
land size    580 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com/maps/

Summary    replace family home with 5 units = 4x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen meals and lounge (KML)
L2: 2 bed (U1, U2, U3), KML (U4), roof (U5)
L1: KML (U1, U2, U3), 2 bed (U4, U5)
GND: 3rd bed disguised as “study” (U1), KML (U5)
P: shared garage (U1, U2) single garage (U3, U4, U5)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U4)
NON-VENTILLATED L’DRY (U1, U2, U3)
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
U1 HAS 3RD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS “STUDY”
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 2 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 4 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 2 bed dwelling
requires 1 spaces, rule is 1 visitor spaces to each 5 dwellings
requires 7 spaces in total, 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/564/2016 80 Jensen Rd PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely,