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[2015] VCAT 1824
appellant. The decision of the Responsible Authority (Yarra City Council) was set aside. A permit was granted for the partial demolition and removal of a building, use of the land for 'dwelling', construction...
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal granted a permit for a mixed-use development in Richmond after the applicant made significant changes to the original proposal. The Tribunal initially thought the 12-storey building was too bulky and poorly designed for its heritage street. It required the developer to remove the top floor, set back the 9th floor, retain more of the historic London Baby Carriage building's roof, use warmer colours instead of grey concrete, and improve the shopfront design. After the developer made these changes, the Tribunal was satisfied the building would now fit appropriately in the heritage area and granted the permit with over 40 conditions covering matters like car parking, noise control, construction management, and public works upgrades to surrounding streets.
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TP A00.01 - TP A00.04, TP A01.09, revision B dated 24.09.15
TP A01.03 - TP A01.07, TP A01.13 revision C, dated 24.09.15
TP A3.01, TP A03.02 and TP A03.04, revision D dated 27.10.15
TP A01.12, TP A02.01 - TP A02.04, revision E dated 27.10.15
The schedule of colours and materials titled 'VCAT Order Response' (prepared by Rothe Lowman) but modified to show, if still required:
(a) title boundary dimensions as per the Certificate of Title;
(b) the layout of dwellings 1.11-1.13, 2.03-2.06, 2.11-2.13, and 3.03-3.13 to be amended as per dwelling 2.13;
(c) the following treated with fixed, opaque glass to a minimum height of 1.7m or fixed, maximum 25% transparent screens (one may be treated where it addresses the overlooking issue):
(i) G.07 balcony and G.08 living room window;
(ii) G.16 and G.17 balconies;
(iii) 1.01 and 1.02 balconies;
(iv) 1.01 and 1.03 balconies;
(v) 2.15 living room window and the balconies below;
(vi) 2.01 and 2.02 balconies;
(vii) 2.01 and 2.03 balconies;
(viii) 2.13 and 2.12 and 3.08 to 3.13 dining windows;
(ix) 2.15 balcony and the balconies below;
(x) 3.01 and 3.02 balconies;
(xi) 3.01 and 3.03 balconies;
(xii) delineation of the northern balcony to dwellings 8.06-8.07; and
(xiii) 8.08 and 8.09 balconies.
(d) the retention of the existing façade plaque from the front of the National Theatre building and reinstated on the new façade (approximately at the same height as existing on a suitable ground floor façade element of the former National Theatre portion of the site);
(e) demolition of the elevated area in the south west corner of the Council car park that formerly provided access to the subject site;
(f) the western wing wall of dwellings 2.14 and 3.14 on levels 2 and 3 deleted and replaced with a glazed return balustrade;
(g) demolition plan to match the extent of works proposed;
(h) a minimum 3m³ of storage per dwelling;
(i) a minimum of nine car parking spaces allocated to the shop and café tenancies (one per tenancy);
(j) the easternmost car parking spaces across basements 1, 2, 3 and the lower ground floor designed as 'small car spaces';
(k) lower ground - With the exception of the length (which must meet table 2 at clause 52.06-8 of the Yarra Planning Scheme), the disabled parking space and associated shared area must be designed in accordance with the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2890.6:2009;
(l) lower ground - Clearance to car parking spaces in accordance with Diagram 1 at clause 52.06, except where the obstruction is a wall or lift core within 300mm of the edge of the car space in which case a clearance of 100mm is permitted.
(m) a wall, fence, column, or any other structure that abuts a car space must not encroach into the area marked 'clearance required' on diagram 1 of clause 52.06-8 of the Yarra Planning Scheme, other than:
(i) a column which may project into a space if it is within the area marked 'tree or column permitted' on diagram 1;
(ii) a structure, which may project into the space if it is at least 2.1 metres above the space.
(n) all works required by the s173 agreement to be indicatively shown on the plans;
(o) the bicycle parking bays must meet the dimension requirements at clause 52.34-4 of the Yarra Planning Scheme;
(p) bicycle parking signage to be provided in accordance with clause 52.34-5 of the Yarra Planning Scheme;
(q) the seven visitor/staff bicycle parking spaces adjacent to the car park entry on the lower ground level relocated away from the vehicular entrance ramp, yet remaining accessible to visitors and staff;
(r) the 19 and 8 space bicycle parking bays in the south-west and south-east corner of the lower ground level relocated to the north-east corner of the lower basement with the 60 space bay;
(s) resident bicycle parking spaces provided behind a lockable gate;
(t) a minimum of four visitor bicycle parking spaces to be provided along the Bridge Road footpath at the Permit Holder's expense and to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority;
(u) larger north-facing windows to the lower ground café tenancy;
(v) a lighting and public artwork scheme, referencing the uses of the former theatre building, for the laneway in the eastern end of the site, with a notation confirming lighting will meet Australian Standards;
(w) plans of the laneway in the eastern end of the site to show all correct grade information;
(x) a public lighting design scheme along the development's road frontages, demonstrating adequate lighting levels for pedestrians as per Australian Standard requirements. Notations must confirm that the lighting scheme has been approved by CitiPower and all lighting infrastructure and hardware will be funded by the Permit Holder;
(y) a landscape plan showing:
(i) the type, location, quantity, height at maturity and botanical names of all proposed plants;
(ii) details of design information relating to drainage, planters, paving and fencing;
(iii) details of irrigation and maintenance (including reuse of stormwater);
(iv) the location of all areas to be covered by lawn or other surface materials;
(v) specification of works to be undertaken prior to planting; and
(vi) additional landscaping to the level 8 pool deck.
(z) the on-street parking spaces along Judd Street, where adjacent to street trees, increased to a minimum length of 6 metres;
(aa) any changes resultant from the endorsed SMP (where relevant to show on plan);
(bb) any changes resultant from the endorsed Wind Report (where relevant to show on plan);
(cc) any changes resultant from the endorsed Acoustic Report (where relevant to show on plan);
(dd) any changes resultant from the endorsed Waste Management Plan (where relevant to show on plan);
(ee) a schedule of materials and colours including samples and coloured elevations to show; if still required:
- (i) the level 1 and 2 recessed metal spandrel elements at the former National Theatre segment of the site replaced with masonry (may be pigmented and/or textured);
- (ii) details of the concrete finish to the part levels 3 and 4-7 Bridge Road façade, with details of stain protection, pigmented concrete and/or texture to ensure the façade weathers well over time;
- (iii) the former London Baby Carriage façade re-painted as per original conditions. This is to be ascertained by undertaking a microscopic paint analysis;
- (iv) the lower ground façade to Judd Street and the northern laneway finished in a 'fine grained' material or treatment;
- (v) the lower ground, eastern façade to the Council car park treated with artwork or a fine grained material to add visual interest; and
- (vi) details of the paint removal method for the first brick element to the Judd Street return of the former London Baby Carriage building.
all to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
(a) a description of previous land uses and activities on the land;
(b) an assessment of the level, nature and distribution of any contamination within, or in close proximity to, the land;
(c) details of any provisions, recommendations and requirements (including but not limited to, clean up, construction, ongoing maintenance or monitoring) required to effectively address and manage any contamination within the land; and
(d) recommendations as to whether the land is suitable for the use for which the land is proposed to be developed and whether an Environmental Auditor should be appointed under section 53S of the Environment Protection Act 1970 (EP Act) to undertake an Environmental Audit in accordance with the provisions of the EP Act.
and the Certificate or Statement must be provided to the Responsible Authority.
If, pursuant to condition 15, a Statement is issued:
(c) the:
- (i) use; and
- (ii) development,
authorised by this permit must not be undertaken unless the Statement clearly states that the land is suitable for the sensitive use for which the land is being developed;
(d) the development authorised by this permit must not be undertaken until compliance is achieved with the terms and conditions that the Statement states must be complied with before the development commences (development pre-commencement conditions);
(e) the use authorised by this permit must not be undertaken until compliance is achieved with all terms and conditions that the Statement states must be complied with before the use commences (use pre-commencement conditions);
(f) before the construction of the development authorised by this permit commences, a letter prepared by the Environmental Auditor appointed under section 53S of the EP Act which states that the development pre-commencement conditions have been complied with must be submitted to the responsible authority;
(g) before the use authorised by this permit commences, a letter prepared by the Environmental Auditor appointed under section 53S of the EP Act which states that the use pre-commencement conditions have been complied with must be submitted to the responsible authority;
(h) if any term or condition of the Statement requires any ongoing maintenance or monitoring, the owner of the land (or another person in anticipation of becoming the owner) must enter into an agreement with the Responsible Authority pursuant to section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Agreement). The Agreement must:
(i) provide for the undertaking of the ongoing maintenance and monitoring as required by the Statement; and
(ii) be executed before the sensitive use for which the land is being developed commences; and
(i) the owner of the land, or other person in anticipation of becoming the owner, must pay all costs and expenses (including legal expenses) of, and incidental to, the Agreement (including those incurred by the Responsible Authority).
(a) Widening of the carriage way of Judd Street (the section opposite the subject site and excluding adjacent to the retained saw-toothed bay) to a minimum width of 7 metres with no change to the western footpath and must be stripped and re-sheeted, with all line and road markings. The kerb and channel along the east side of Judd Street must be constructed in bluestone.
(b) Provision of a 1.2 metre-wide footpath on the eastern edge of Judd Street for the full length of the subject site excluding the area adjacent to the retained saw-toothed bay with no change to the western footpath.
(c) Relocation of the on-street car parking spaces to the west with each bay being a minimum of 6 metres where adjacent to street trees.
(d) Provision of a minimum of three street trees in Judd Street.
(e) Widening of the east-west link to the north of the site (extending from Judd Street for the full width of the site approximately 26.8m) to a minimum width of 5.5 metres. The east-west link must be stripped and re-sheeted, with reconstruction of the crossover accessing the link from Judd Street.
(f) Provision of a tapered footpath on the southern side of the east-west link extending from Judd Street for the full width of the site approximately 26.8 metres.
(g) Removal of the elevated area in the south west corner of the Council car park that formerly provided access to the subject site, with the ground resurfaced to match the surrounding levels and materials of the adjacent car park surface.
(h) The Judd Street power lines (adjacent to the subject site at a minimum) must be relocated under the Judd Street footpath.
(i) Widening of the access from Bridge Road to the Council car park to be 3.0 - 3.3 metres and include details of drainage, grades, lighting, materials and public art.
Section 173 Agreement
(a) The Owner must provide unfettered 24 hour public access over that part of the land to be used for the new Judd Street footpath, the new east-west link footpath and the widened access from Bridge Road to the Council car park;
(b) Until such time as such the land is vested in the Yarra City Council, the owner is responsible for maintaining at all times the areas that are private land open to the public described in condition 19(a) at the cost of the owners of the site and to the satisfaction of the Yarra City Council;
(c) The owner(s) must obtain and maintain insurance, approved by Yarra City Council, for the public liability and indemnify Yarra City Council against all claims resulting from any damage, loss, death or injury in connection with the public accessing the land described in condition 18(a).
The owner, or other person in anticipation of becoming the owner, must meet all of the expenses of the preparation and registration of the agreement, including the reasonable costs borne by the Responsible Authority.
(b) reflect the changes required as per condition 1 (where relevant);
(c) detail pool equipment and efficiency, including considering UV treatment of rainwater to top up the pool;
(d) provide sensor activated lighting for common areas; and
(e) include the additional commitments outlined in the letter prepared by Simpson Kotzman dated 20 May 2015.
all to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
(a) the number and location of car parking spaces allocated to each tenancy;
(b) the number and location of car spaces for shared use, including time of shared use;
(c) the management of visitor car parking spaces and security arrangements for occupants of the development, including details on how residential visitors are to access car parking;
(a) details of way-finding, cleaning and security of end of trip bicycle facilities;
(b) any policing arrangements and formal agreements;
(c) a schedule of all proposed signage including directional arrows and signage, informative signs indicating location of disabled bays and bicycle parking, exits, restrictions, pay parking system etc.;
(d) the collection of waste and garbage including the separate collection of organic waste and recyclables, which must be in accordance with the Waste Management Plan required by Condition 25; and
(e) details regarding the management of loading and unloading of goods and materials.
(a) constructed and available for use in accordance with the endorsed plans; and
(b) formed to such levels and drained so that they can be used in accordance with the endorsed plans
(a) describe the location in the context of alternative modes of transport;
(b) the provision of real time passenger information displays for nearby stops within each residential lobby;
(c) employee/resident welcome packs (e.g. provision of Met Cards/Myki);
(d) a designated 'manager' or 'champion' responsible for co-ordination and implementation;
(f) details of GTP funding and management responsibilities; and
(g) include provisions to be updated not less than every 5 years.
(a) a pre-conditions survey (dilapidation report) of the land and all adjacent Council roads frontages and nearby road infrastructure (including Leggo Place);
(b) works necessary to protect road and other infrastructure;
(c) remediation of any damage to road and other infrastructure;
(d) containment of dust, dirt and mud within the land and method and frequency of clean up procedures to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt and mud outside the land;
(e) facilities for vehicle washing, which must be located on the land;
(f) the location of loading zones, site sheds, materials, cranes and crane/hoisting zones, gantries and any other construction related items or equipment to be located in any street;
(h) management of any environmental hazards including, but not limited to:
(i) contaminated soil;
(ii) materials and waste;
(iii) dust;
(iv) stormwater contamination from run-off and wash-waters;
(v) sediment from the land on roads;
(vi) washing of concrete trucks and other vehicles and machinery; and
(vii) spillage from refuelling cranes and other vehicles and machinery;
(b) the construction program;
(c) preferred arrangements for trucks delivering to the land, including delivery and unloading points and expected duration and frequency;
(d) parking facilities for construction workers;
(e) measures to ensure that all work on the land will be carried out in accordance with the Construction Management Plan;
(f) an outline of requests to occupy public footpaths or roads, or anticipated disruptions to local services;
(g) an emergency contact that is available for 24 hours per day for residents and the Responsible Authority in the event of relevant queries or problems experienced;
(h) the provision of a traffic management plan to comply with provisions of AS 1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Part 3: Traffic control devices for works on roads; and
(i) a Noise and Vibration Management Plan showing methods to minimise noise and vibration impacts on nearby properties and to demonstrate compliance with Noise Control Guideline 12 for Construction (Publication 1254) as issued by the Environment Protection Authority in October 2008. The Noise and Vibration Management Plan must be prepared to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. In preparing the Noise and Vibration Management Plan, consideration must be given to:
- (i) using lower noise work practice and equipment;
- (ii) the suitability of the land for the use of an electric crane;
- (iii) silencing all mechanical plant by the best practical means using current technology;
- (iv) fitting pneumatic tools with an effective silencer; and
- (v) other relevant considerations.
(b) to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
(b) to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
(a) before 7 am or after 6 pm, Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays);
(b) before 9 am or after 3 pm, Saturdays and public holidays (other than ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Good Friday); or
(c) at any time on Sundays, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Good Friday.
In accordance with Section 69 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, an application may be submitted to the Responsible Authority for an extension of the periods referred to in this condition.
[1] LPD Property Pty Ltd v Yarra CC [2015] VCAT 1409.
LPD Property Pty Ltd
Yarra CC Final [2015] VCAT 1824
The decision of the Responsible Authority (Yarra City Council) was set aside. A permit was granted for the partial demolition and removal of a building, use of the land for 'dwelling', construction of a building or carrying out of works, reduction in the number of car parking spaces, and waiver of loading/unloading bay requirements, subject to extensive conditions set out in Appendix A.