Mixed-use development to proceed in Killcare

A construction certificate has been issued to allow work to commence on a three-storey mixed-use development at 56 Araluen Dr, Killcare.

The $1.2 million project will include demolition of the existing building and construction of two commercial units and three residential units on the site.

The 683 square metre site is zoned B1 neighbourhood centre and the applicant is Killcare Properties Pty Ltd.

A deferred commencement consent for the project was granted in December 2015 and became operative in May 2017.

The applicant then registered an application to amend the proposal to permit stairs and a ramp within the road reserve.

"This is due to the floor level above the ground-footpath level required due to the site being subject to flooding and minimal floor level," a Council staff assessment report said.

Council agreed to the amendment.

"The proposed modifications will not result in adverse amenity impacts on the adjoining properties and the streetscape," the assessment report said.

"The proposed development is substantially the same as the development that was originally granted consent.

"As such, the modification is recommended for approval."

The site is located on the south-western corner of the intersection between Araluen Dr and Killcare Rd, Killcare.

It is currently occupied by a single storey cement rendered building with a flat metal roof containing Killcare Cellars and General Store towards the rear of the block and a concrete car park between the building and Araluen Dr.

"The site is located within a small B1 Zone neighbourhood centre of Hardys Bay-Killcare," the assessment report said.

"The proposed development incorporates two new commercial premises with a total of 194 square metres of commercial floor space.

"This will assist the neighbourhood centre in meeting the current and future shopping and service needs of the local community.

"In this instance, it is considered the proposal is consistent with the stated objectives of the zone in that it is a mixed use development which retains retail use at the street frontage, and also provides new opportunities for medium density housing in addition to the retail use.

"The scale of retail development on the site is also commensurate with that expected for a neighbourhood centre."

SOURCE:

DA48080/2015, 13 Dec 2018

Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council