'Shadows cast by two-storey dwelling are unavoidable'
Central Coast Council has received a development application for a three-unit two-storey multi-dwelling "gun barrel" development arranged at 34 Picnic Parade, Ettalong.
The only variations mentioned in the application, submitted by Clark Dowdle and Associates, are solar access and parking.
Shadow diagrams are provided showing that significant shadowing of the neighbouring property to the south will occur.
The diagrams do not show the shadowing effect to the proposed development that would be caused by the existing building to the north.
According to the plans, the roof line of that building has a roof gutter height of 10.07 metres 1.4 metres from the boundary.
The application states: "The development would allow greater than three hours solar access to the living areas and private open space areas of the subject dwellings.
"The neighbouring properties would not receive greater than three hours of sunlight to their private open space during the winter months.
"Due to the orientation of the lot within the cadastre of the area, the shadows cast by a two-storey dwelling is unavoidable."
It states that all private open space areas are compliant.
However, it is intended to place the private open space for Unit 1, as an enclosed courtyard, within the front setback which is not permitted under the planning provisions.
It is proposed to provide five on-site car parks, one less car park than is required by the planning provisions.
"Due to the narrowness of the site, no visitor parking is provided," the application states.
"The development only consists of three dwelling that equate to 0.6 spaces and therefore is only just over the threshold for the one visitor parking space requirement.
"Unrestricted on-street parking is safely available within immediate proximity of the site."
Written submissions may be made to council up to January 13.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 11 Dec 2022
DA3526/2022, Central Coast Council