Voice Ocean Grove
Dec 23-Jan 5, 2016
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Sounds a lot like Christmas Ocean Grove came alive to the sound of music on December 13 with the annual Carols in the Park at the new performance space. MacKenzie Fraser, Sarah Fraser, Jeremy Fraser and Storm had fun singing along to the carols. 148453
Four-storey motel proposed By LUKE VOOGT THE streetscape of The Terrace could change dramatically in the coming year, with an application submitted to council for a permit for a four-storey motel. Last Friday was the deadline for submissions and objections to the council, and so far there have been only three objections. One of the objectors is Simon Evans, who has sent letters to many nearby residents about the proposed building.
Mr Evans is acting on behalf of his 93-year-old mother, who has lived in The Terrace since 1972. He said the original Ocean Grove 2007 Structure Plan had provided for three-storey buildings and a diversity of buildings in Ocean Grove’s CBD. “I started doing some research and noticed it was four-storeys, which raised some alarm bells,” he said. He said the signage on site had not mentioned the four storeys or the 16 units, as mentioned in a planning report by Geelong development consultant firm, St Quentin.
“They would appear to be dealing with the lowest possible ceiling heights to squeeze four storeys in,” he said. Mr Evans said there was no justification for a four-storey building in the area. “No-one is against development in the area and we know the importance of having accommodation in the area,” he said. “I’m just interested in a better outcome for the site.” A couple from The Terrace, who wished not be named, also raised an objection.
One of the couple raised concerns about noise and traffic build up. “The Terrace is already busy with parking by main street shoppers, so imagine what the area would be like with a motel, and the many people it would attract,” she said. She also mentioned concern about the height, which is just under 10.5m according to the St Quentin planning report. “One of the many benefits of this area is the view,” she said. “If this application is approved who knows how applications for similar
buildings will be approved in the area.” Mr Evans agreed. “If it ever gets approved it creates a strong precedent for four-storey developments in Ocean Grove,” he said. A council spokesperson said the maximum permissible height in this zone was 10.5 metres (the plans are for a building slightly under this height). A decision in relation to the planning permit will be made next year. The sole proprietor on the land title is Lemaicon Pty Ltd. The proprietor did not want comment in The Voice on the application at this time.
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