Development proposes two garages on 'dunny lane'
An application has been received by Central Coast Council for a three-unit multi-dwelling development of two storeys at 27 King St, Umina.
The site is 769.2 square metres and backs onto a "dunny lane".
The application, prepared by Clarke Dowdle and Associates on behalf of the owners, proposes two garages for units 2 and 3 set back 1.33 metres from the rear boundary.
The remaining garage, for unit 1, is located on the King St frontage.
The proposal has already drawn two submissions objecting to this narrow lane being used as a "defacto front" address for multi dwelling units.
One submission calls for the lane to be made one way only and another says that there is not enough room for parking and vehicle manoeuvring.
The application seeks to justify the non-compliant rear setback, which falls well short of the minimum of 4.5 metres specified by the planning provisions, and a deficit of one parking space for visitors.
It states: "The proposed rear garage has a setback of 1.33 metres to the rear boundary that does not comply with the 4.5 metre numerical measure.
"The only portion of the building that breaches the setback are the single storey double garages while the upper floor has a 7.8 metre setback to the rear boundary.
"That entails an over-achievement in terms of numerical compliance.
"The garage location is commensurate with the garages to laneway setback that have been established along the thoroughfare and would not be imposing overbearing massing or privacy impacts to the neighbouring lots or the public domain.
"The six metre laneway provides sufficient physical separation to the properties located on the northern side of the lane that would alleviate amenity impacts from the rear dwelling and accessway from the lane."
The application states: "The proposed garages provide five off-street parking spaces.
"Due to the narrowness of the site, no visitor parking is provided.
"The development only consists of three dwelling that equated to 0.6 spaces and therefore is only just over the threshold for the one visitor parking space.
"Unrestricted on-street parking is safely available within immediate proximity of the site."
The application seems to anticipate the removal of one street tree with a confusing reference to "Lot 1".
"The proposal requires the removal of one tree to be removed from the nature strip to allow the construction of a new driveway for Lot 1.
"The character of the leafy area would be retained with the implementation of landscaping, including street tree planting."
Written submissions can be made until January 13.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 11 Dec 2022
DA3831/2022, Central Coast Council