568-574 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK, VIC MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
ADAM PISANA S1431453
EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS
- The subject site located in a well established existing suburb, with schools and public transports nearby. - The site has a frontage to Sydney Road of 28.30 metres, a depth of 36.04 metres and a total site area of 999sqm. - The land is sloping down from north-east to south-west. - There is no significant vegetation within the property boundary. - There is a 3.12m easement running along the eastern boundary of the subject land. - The site is currently vacant and does not require any demolition. - A 2.7 metre footpath provides access via Sydney Road, along with a 1.2 metre pedestrian access lane at the north of the site. Please refer to photos provided for further information. - The subject site is in Commercial 1 Zone in a neighbourhood containing a mix of dwelling types and styles from a variety of eras.
SITE CONTEXT:
568-574 SYDNEY RD BRUNSWICK, VIC 3056 1. ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT: BUS ROUTE 508,509 - 450m BRUNSWICK TRAIN STATION - 450m TRAM ROUTE 19 - 100m 2. ACCESS TO NEAREST SHOPS: SYDNEY ROAD SHOPS - 350m WOOLWORTHS BRUNSWICK - 650m 3. PROXIMITY TO PARKLAND: CLIFTON PARK - 1.0 km 4. LOCATION OF CBD: MELBOURNE CBD APPROXIMATELY - 5.6 km 5. ACCESS TO SCHOOLS: BRUNSWICK NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL - 1.9 km NORTHCOTE HIGH SCHOOL - 3.3 km 7. PROPERTIES HAVE FRONT SETBACKS BETWEEN: 2.7m AND 3.2m. 8. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS ACCESSIBLE.
- Clifton Park reserve. Approximately 1km from site.
- Typical local housing is single story weatherboard or brick veneer in a range of finishes from different time periods.
- Brunswick North Primary School. Approximately 1.9 km from site. Note - There are several primary schools in close proximity.
- Local businesses along Sydney Road within walking distance include banks, pubs, boutique fashion stores, eateries and supermarkets.
- Access lane at east of site which provides access for future vehicular entry.
DESIGN RESPONSE
- The proposed mixed-use development comprises 10 apartments, 3 retail spaces, a cafe, rooftop garden and amenities to residents which respect the existing neighbourhood's build form. - The second floor and roof floor are set back 5 metres in Accordance with Schedule 18 in the Moreland Development Scheme. This respects the existing preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the streetscape of Sydney Road. -The development is designed to maximize the solar access to living areas and private open spaces, all apartments allocate living area either facing north or have direct access to the open space that facing north. - No building or structures over existing easements. -All floors and apartments are wheelchair accessible and provide a minimum hall width of 1.2 metres with direct access to bathrooms which have a minimum opening with of 820mm in accordance with the Better Apartment Design Guidelines (Dec 2016) - Storage for all apartments has been allocated in accordance with the Better Apartment Design Guidelines (Dec 2016) - All first and second floor windows have been designed to protect overlooking into adjoining properties. - All balconies provided exceed minimum requirements for Apartments respective to their number of bedrooms. - A minimum of 40% of all apartments are provided with effective cross ventilation in accordance with the Better Apartment Design Guidelines (Dec 2016)
- Sydney Road looking east to site with view of west facade of mixed-use development.
- Pedestrian path looking south to north facade of mixed-use development.
- Apartment 101 looking out from living area to north.