Built and Natural Environment - Reports
Ordinary Meeting - 04 September 2012
Conclusion This proposal undermines a number of design elements that the City has worked hard to achieve over a number of years with the previous developer. The City has spent a lot of resources defending these elements in VCAT. The proposal does not comply with the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and should not be supported in its current form. Options Council, acting as the responsible authority, may support or not support the amended plans at VCAT. Attachments ď‚ˇď€ Objections RECOMMENDATION That the Greater Bendigo City Council resolves to not support the proposal in its current form for the following reasons: 1.
The proposed development is an inappropriate design response which is inconsistent with the principles of good urban design and is contrary to the objectives and guidelines of the Strathdale Commercial Precinct Structure Plan and Clauses 15.01, 15.01-2, 15.01-4, 21.07, 34.01 and 52.05 of the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.
2.
The proposal does not support the previously agreed commitment to integrate with the adjoining Strath Village as it significantly reduces the integration area of Stage 1A and has removed notation to a pedestrian link.
3.
The height of the proposed supermarket has been raised significantly and plant increased on the roof even though these were matters previously agreed in a VCAT mediation.
4.
The proposed development reduces pedestrian and disability access by increasing the height of retaining walls, reducing footpath widths and increasing the slope of pedestrian ramps into the centre from Condon Street.
5.
The proposed buildings on Condon Street and Marnie Road are poorer quality in terms of height, materials and glazing.
6.
A lack of supporting information on a number of matters including loading, acoustics, signage, detailed design and traffic.
7.
The Council has already spent considerable resources, monetary and time, negotiating with the previous developer to come to an acceptable mediated outcome.
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