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Objection: 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD

See full Details Here: Objection to D_459_2016 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD

Number    D/459/2016
Location    32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Date        2/06/2016
Description    Demolition (including relocation of building outside of heritage overlay) and the construction of building works including a four storey plus basement apartment building with 59 dwellings, use of the land as a child care centre, display of business identification signage, reduction of car parking requirements and alterations to an access road in a Road Zone Category 1, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Gavin Crawford
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        bruce henderson architects south yarra
land size    319+1633+810+460=3222 sqm  http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 4 properties with (40% footprint) non-residential (single storey child care) and
(60%) 59 apts = 18x bed, 41x 2 bed . Relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L3: 1x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed
L2: 5x 1 bed + 12x 2 bed
L1: 6x 1 bed + 12x 2 bed
GND:6x 1 bed +  7x 2 bed (60% residential) and bins
with 2x basements 44xP (B2) + 25xP (B1)
GND: 40% single storey childcare (92 children, 4 toilets) at rate of 3.5 sqm/child
with 1 basement = 18 P includes x6 as tandem pairs (3×2).
GND: 2 bed (U1, U4), 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U5)
B:   Double (U1) single (U2, U3), carport (U4), tandem driveway*& garage (U5)
NO SPOS AT GROUND LEVEL FOR RESIDENTS
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (11x 1 bed apts are < 50 sq m, 2x  2bed < 60 q m)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
NEW CROSS-OVER TO STATION ST CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREES
SINGLE STOREY CHILD CARE CENTRE CAN BE LOST TO 4 STOREY AMMENDENT
OVERLOKING FOR PROPERTIES ON GILLES ST
APT 203 bedroom access via balcony
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
childcare rule: 0.22 space per child; requires 20 spaces, but plans show only 18
residential rule;1 space to each 1-2 bed dwelling & 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 59+11=70 spaces, and plans show 59 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR CHILDCARE and APARTMENTS BUILDING
HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/459/2016 32-40 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objections: 16 Swallow Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_714_2016 16 Swallow Street PRESTON

Number    D/714/2016
Location    16 Swallow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Jennifer Roche
Type        Mixed use development ?

WHO        archisign
land size    622 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 unts = 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed + 1x 4 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML + 1 bed (U1-U3), 3 bed (U4)
GND: 1 bed (U1), 2 bed (U3), 1 bed + KML (U4)
B:   dble (U1), single (U2), tandem drive + garage (U3, U4)
NO SPACE FOR BINS EXCEPT INSIDE BASEMENT
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U2, & U4)
NO ACCESS TO GROUND LEVEL SPOS (U1, U2, U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (ALL) & L’DRY (U1, U2, U4)
x4 NEW CROSS-OVERS TO SHARED LANEWAY
NO SPACE FOR RECYLING BINS, NO NEED FOR GREEN WASTE BINS
TANDEM CAR PARKING ENCOURAGES STREET PARKING WHICH     INCREASES CONGESTION AND PEDESTRIAN RISKS IN A SCHOOL ZONE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT                     (PRESTON GIRLS SECONDARY)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 6+1= spaces, and plans show 7 spaces = ADEQUATE

HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/714/2016 16 Swallow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin
Planning Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 40 Elizabeth Street COBURG

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1085_2016 40 Elizabeth Street COBURG

Number     D/1085/2016
Location     40 Elizabeth Street COBURG VIC 3058
Date         23/12/2016 8:26:23 PM
Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of five (5) double storey dwellings, alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1 and a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        cornetta
land size    807 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 unts =
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML + 1 bed (U1, U2, U3), KML (U4), 3 bed (U5)
GND: 2 bed (U1, U4), 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U5)
B:   Double (U1) single (U2, U3), carport (U4), tandem driveway& garage (U5)
NO SPOS AT GROUND LEVEL FOR U1-U4
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1-U4)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS SO HIDE IN GARAGE (U1, U5)
NEW CROSS-OVER TO ELIZABETH ST
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 2+3+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1085/2016 40 Elizabeth Street COBURG VIC 3058
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 71-73 Station Street FAIRFIELD

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_987_2016 71-73 Station Street FAIRFIELD

Number     D/987/2016
Location     71-73 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Date         30/11/2016 8:33:44 PM
Description     Development of a four (4) storey building (plus basement) comprising 17 apartments, alterations to access to the road access and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Jolyon Boyle
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        osten and chrome pty ltd, eugene cheah architecture
land size    406+413=819 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2X family homeS with 17 apts = 4x 2 bed + 8x 2 bed + 5x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2&L3: duplex apts 2x 2 bed, 4x 3 bed
L1:           2x 1 bed, 4x 2 bed
GND:       2x 1 bed, 2x 2 bed, 1x 3 bed
B:            x19 parking spaces + bins
NO SPACE FOR BINS EXCEPT INSIDE BASEMENT
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR GND & L1 APTS (x11)
50 sq m 1 BED APTS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
NEW CROSS-OVER TO STATION ST
OVERLOOKING AND LOSS OF SUNLIGHT FOR NEIGHBOURS
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 8+13+3=24 spaces, and plans show 19 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/987/2016 71-73 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely