The building is being used as a worksite for R. Iconic at 253 - 257 Normanby Rd. A homeless person finds shelter in a doorway. The landscape is unkempt.
Planning for this site has still to be resolved.
the site viewed from the corner of Normanby & Johnson St |
4 October 2017
Planning application reference nos: DELWP ref: 16/00106, Council ref: MINRA 0004/2016/A
extracts from the City of Port Phillip planning report of 4 October 2017:
The proposal is for a 40 level mixed use tower including a five level podium.
The building would have maximum height of 40 storeys / 128.3m to roof top parapet level, 130.1m to the top of the plant screen, and 133.26m to the top of the lift overrun.
A 4.5m wide pedestrian through block lane/link is proposed along the north-east side of the site, The link would be covered at first floor level for weather protection and wind mitigation.
The development proposed five affordable dwellings.
Flooding / Sea Level Rise:
The land is not identified as being subject to flooding. However, Melbourne Water has recommended minimum floor levels to protect against future sea level rise as follows: On-street parking spaces / external dwelling entries: 1.9 to 2.1m AHD, commercial lobbies / retail: 2.4m AHD, Garage / car park entry: 2.4m AHD plus 600mm mechanical freeboard, habitable residential, office, lifts, services: 3.0m AHD
The Council resolved to advise the Minister that it did not support the application, but should the Minister approve it, a suite of suggested conditions have been prepared.
source: City of Port Phillip report of 4 October 2017
27 June 2016
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