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Objection: 286 Station Street FAIRFIELD

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_773_2016-286-station-street-fairfield-vic-3078

Number    D/773/2016
Location    286 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Date        9/09/2016
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        cornetta
land size    562 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 2 bed units
open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML) similar in size to a single garage
L1:  2 bed (U4),    KML (U3), KML + 1 bed (U2, U1)
GND: KML (U4), 2 bed (U3),            1 bed (U2, U1)
P: 2x single garages + 2x single carports
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (ALL) & L’DRY (U3, U2, U1)
NO RUBBISH OR RECYCLING BINS = NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CLEAR FELLING OF MATURE CANOPY TREES IN FRONT & REAR GARDENS
A NEW CROSS OVER CONFLICTS WITH MATURE STREET TREE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4 spaces in total, and plans show 4 spaces

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/773/2016 286 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 75 Howard Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_706_2016-75-howard-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/706/2016
Location    75 Howard Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        24/08/2016
Description    A medium density residential development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Caroline Dixon
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    685 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 2x 2 bed + 2 x 2bed +3rd in disguise
open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML) similar in size to a single garage
L1: KML + 1 bed (U1), 2 bed + 3rd disguised as study (U2, U3), 2 bed (U4)
GND: 1 bed (U1), KML (U2, U3), KML + 1 bed (U4)
P: 4x single garages
INADEQUATE PARKING (U2, U3 with disguised 3rd bedrooms)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (A2, A3, A4) & L’DRY (ALL)
U4 has 2 walls on the title boundary
LOSS OF MATURE TREES
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 2 bed dwelling
requires 6 spaces in total, and plans show 4 spaces

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/706/2016 75 Howard Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 915 High Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_31_2016-915-high-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/31/2016
Location    915 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        20/01/2016
Description    Development of the land with a four (4) storey mixed use development comprising a ground floor restaurant and 12 dwellings above; a reduction in the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
Ambiguity    x2 lots on the site, this application concerns corner block High St & Leamington road
land size    853 sq m (915 high St,  incorrectly labelled 917 High St by Google),
whilst 880 sq m  (913 high st) for adjacent lot is NOT considered
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 2 shops (73, 192 sq m) and 10 apts = 9x 3 bed + 1 x 4 bed (A9)
L3: 1 bed (A1-A8), also 1 bed (A10) at “lower level” ?
L2: 2 bed (A1-A10)
L1: open plan Kitchen/meals/lounge, +1 bed (A9)
GND: bin, loading bay, Food and drink Tenancy 1 (192 sq m), tenacy 2 (73 sq m)
9 parking spaces (2×2=4 for shops, + 5 for apartments)
B1: 15 parking spaces, access via rear lane way + new cross over to leamington ave
NEW CROSS OVER CONFLICTS WITH EXISTING STREET TREE AND POWER POLE
CONFLICT BETWEEN VEHICLES AND CYCLIST ON GND FLOOR,
CONFLICT WITH PEDESTRIANS AT CROSS-OVER + LANE WAY
INADEQUATE PARKING
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (L1: A1, A3-A9) (GND: A1,  A10),
NON VENTILLATED LAUNDRIES (L2: A2-A9)
INTERFACE TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS ON SOUTHERN BOUNDARY.
THE APPLICANT CANT COUNT THE NUMBER OF APARTMENTS
SITE OVERDEVLOPMENT
Parking  http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  20 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires   4 spaces, rule is 1 space to visitors to each 5 dwellings
requires   ? spaces, rule is ? space to the shop staff and patrons
requires >24 spaces in total, and plans show 24 spaces
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/31/2016 915 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 21 Dunstan Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_732_2016-21-dunstan-street-preston

Number D/732/2016
Location 21 Dunstan Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date 2/09/2016
Description A medium density residential development comprising construction of two (2)
double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling as shown on the plans
accompanying the application.
Officer Caroline Dixon
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO peter rujanoski architectural plans and permits p/l
land size 694 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with x3 units; = 4 bed (U1) + 2 bed (U2, U3)
L1: 3 bed (U2, U1)
GND: open plan Kitchen/meals/lounge, +1 bed (U1), + 2 bed (U3)
P: double (U1), sigle garage (U2), carport (U3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS (U2, U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U3)
SITE OVERDEVLOPMENT VIA ADDITION OF U3
Parking
http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4 spaces in total, and plans show 4 spaces
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/732/2016 21 Dunstan Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 18 View Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_696_2016-18-view-street-reservoir

Number D/696/2016
Date18/08/2016 2:51:17 PM
Location 18 View Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description Proposed multi-unit development comprising of four (4) double storey dwellings as
shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer Alexia Paterson
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO ikonimides reid
land size 1113 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with x4 units = 3x 3 bed + 1x 4 bed
L1: 3 bed (U1, U2, U3), 2 bed (U4)
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (U2, U3), + 1 bed (U1, U4)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS for U1 & U4
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS
NO RUBBISH BINS FOR U4
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking
http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 8 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 8 spaces in total, and plans show 8 spaces
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/696/2016 18 View Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely