Built and Natural Environment - Reports
Ordinary Meeting - 26 September 2012
In this context it is difficult to conclude that 16 additional driveways will significantly change the existing road conditions. There are suitable lines-of-sight available from the driveway locations and room within the verge for vehicles to safely wait while reversing onto Howard Street.
Figure 5: Example of existing driveways off Howard Street associated with lots in the Evergreen Waters Estate.
Compliance with Clause 56 The residential subdivision provisions in clause 56 of the Planning Scheme apply to the application. The proposed subdivision complies with all the objectives in the clause, and in particular: The subdivision layout provides a sensitive interface with the Eaglehawk Creek. A significant portion of the site will be set aside as a reserve. An internal road will form a buffer between the reserve and the new lots. The reserve will also protect the native vegetation extant along the creek. The site is close to the Eaglehawk town centre and there is convenient access to the Epsom Village shopping centre. The site will be serviced by a bus route upon completion of the neighbouring Evergreen Waters Estate. There are also parks and community facilities near the site. The site is appropriately zoned for residential purposes and it is situated within Bendigo's urban growth boundary. The lots in the subdivision will be fully serviced by reticulated sewerage and water, including recycled water. Electricity, telecommunications and gas will also be supplied to each lot. Public lighting and fire hydrants will be installed within the new internal street. Stormwater run-off from the site will be managed using a detention system that will incorporate water sensitive urban design features. The proposed internal street will be designed to an Access Street standard in accordance with the Infrastructure Design Manual.
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