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PHILIP LEESON ARCHITECTS PTY LTD

CANBERRA HOUSE STATEMENT OF HERITAGE EFFECTS 12.7.13

PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF CANBERRA HOUSE

BLOCK 3, SECTION 2, CITY

View from GPO, Alinga Street Source: Cox Architects

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE EFFECTS

prepared for

MORRIS PROPERTY GROUP

by

PHILIP LEESON ARCHITECTS PTY LTD11

12th July, 2013

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Heritage Status 4 Planning Controls 8 Development Proposal 9 Impact of Proposed Development 11 Conclusion 20

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2.0 HERITAGE STATUS OF THE MELBOURNE BUILDING

2.1 ACT Heritage Register Entry

The Melbourne Building is listed on the ACT Heritage Register together with the Sydney Building. It is Item 20032 - Section 1 Blocks 4-20 and 31, City.

The Register Entry lists the following Features Intrinsic to the Heritage Significance of the Place;

§ exterior facade;

§ remaining original interiors;

§ central courtyards and remaining internal lightwells; and

§ London Plane trees (Platanus x acerfolia) in the interior courtyards of both buildings.

The Register Entry includes the following Statement of Significance:

The buildings are good examples of the Inter-War Mediterranean style, displaying key features of the style such as light coloured smooth walling, medium pitch roofs of Roman pattern tiles, round arches, arcaded loggias and formal entrance treatments.

The Melbourne and Sydney Buildings were the earliest major developments in Civic, and are commercial buildings associated with the early development of Canberra. The buildings were based on design principles set by prominent architect J.S. Sulman and the design work was finalised by J.H. Kirkpatrick. The buildings have been the model to establish the colonnade principle which is now an important element throughout Civic.

The Melbourne and Sydney Buildings have played and continue to play a role as landmarks in Civic. They provided a focus in establishing the early character and scale of the city’s retail and business area, and they dominated development in Civic from the 1920s to the 1950s.

The Melbourne and Sydney Buildings’ design and details exhibit particular aesthetic characteristics which were inherent in the original design and are valued by the community today.

The London Plane trees are rare large specimens of their species in the ACT.

Apart from the reference to the buildings being “landmarks in Civic” the citation does not refer to their broader setting or the relevance or otherwise of surrounding development.

When considering the impact of adjacent development the intrinsic feature with the potential to be affected is the building façade. The interiors and the central courtyards are not affected.

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Figure 3: Extract from Heritage Register Source: ACT Heritage Register (Figure 49)

2.2 ACT Heritage Act and Sydney & Melbourne Buildings CMP

Listing under the ACT Heritage Act 2004 establishes an obligation to protect the heritage values of a place. A standard approach in good heritage management is to prepare a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) to guide the management of future development of a place.

A CMP was prepared for the ACT Government by Duncan Marshall, Geoff Butler, Joy McCann and Brendan O’Keefe in 2011. This includes a revised and enhanced Statement of Significance which reads:

The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings have a range of heritage values related to their architectural style, large-scale, as commercial buildings from the period, unique form of development, and historical associations. The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings are significant as good examples in Canberra of the Inter-War Mediterranean style, and are of added interest as large-scale examples in this style. This style was one of the distinctive designs used in the early decades of the development of Canberra as the national capital, and use of the style declined after the 1930s. The buildings are rare as: large-scale commercial buildings dating from the early decades in the development of the national capital; and as large-scale examples of Inter-War Mediterranean style buildings. The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings are also unique in Canberra in the form of development – as the block by block development of the buildings was undertaken by individual leaseholders working to an overall design.

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The different approach in this case partly reflects the special circumstances of Canberra as a city built for and under the close control of government. The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings are of historic value as commercial buildings associated with the early development of Canberra as the national capital. While there were other substantial developments in Canberra from the same period, the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings were the major development in Canberra City, which was intended at the time as the commercial centre for the new city. The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings have played and continue to play an important role in defining Canberra City. They established the early character and scale of the city’s retail and business area. From the 1920s until at least the late 1950s the buildings were the major development in Canberra City and provided its focus. While they continue as a landmark in Canberra City, other development since 1960 has diffused the focus of commercial activity and changed the character and scale of Canberra City. Accordingly, the role of the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings has been diminished. The buildings have a strong and special association with the architect Sir John Sulman. Sulman is an important historical figure in Australia, and part of this relates to his role with the Federal Capital Advisory Committee in the early development of Canberra in the 1920s. Sulman prepared the concept design for the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings, and they are one of only two places in Canberra that perhaps best present substantial and tangible evidence of his influence in Canberra.

In addition, it seems possible the buildings have social value and aesthetic qualities valued by the community. However, further research is needed to substantiate such values.

The CMP lists the building’s Significant Attributes as:

• features which display the Inter-War Mediterranean style including; - light coloured smooth walling - medium pitch roofs of Roman pattern tiles - round arches - arcaded loggias - formal entrance treatments

• the large-scale of the buildings • the commercial nature of the buildings (eg. shopfronts) • evidence of the block by block development by individual lessees • the character and scale of the buildings • the landmark qualities of the buildings

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2.0 PLANNING CONTROLS

3.1 City Precinct Map & Code

Block 3, Section 2, City is on land zoned Commercial – CZ1 – Core. The Territory Plan, 4.1 CZ1 – Core Zone Objectives include;

(a) Encourage a mix of predominantly commercial land uses that contribute to a diverse and active character (b) Provide for a range of conveniently located retail and service outlets (c)Promote vibrant, interesting and lively street frontages including during evenings and weekends... (h) Promote the establishment of cultural and community identity that is representative of, and appropriate to, the place

The Territory Plan, 4.2 City Centre Development Code also applies to development in this zone. The code provides general development controls as well as site specific controls. The code addresses use restrictions, building and site controls, built form, parking and site access, and amenity. A primary provision allows buildings to a height of RL 617m. The code includes a specific provision regarding development adjacent to the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings;

Development in areas adjacent to Section 1 and Section 48 is compatible with the built form and historic character of the Sydney and Melbourne buildings.

3.2 Multi Unit Housing Code, Territory Variation 306

Rule R90 of the Territory Variation 306 applies to land containing places or objects registered or provisionally registered under Section 41 of the Heritage Act 2004:

The authority shall refer a development application to the Heritage Council. Note: The authority will consider any advice from the Heritage Council before determining the application.

This Rule does not apply to the subject site as it is neither heritage nominated or listed. However, development adjacent to the heritage item has the potential to impact upon the historic character of the Melbourne Building, hence this Statement of Heritage Effects.

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4.0 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

4.1 Existing Development

Block 3, Section 2 City is currently occupied by the Canberra House Development. This consists of a 12 storey office tower on the western half of the block and four storey development on the eastern half which contains retail spaces at ground level and The Canberra Club on the first, second and third floors with a indoor swimming pool on the fourth floor set back from the main façade.

The building is linked to the Health Services Building on Block 3 Section 31 via an elevated pedestrian bridge over Alinga Street at first floor level. Although recently repaired and painted this is little used and intrudes on the view along the street.

The development was constructed in the late 1980s towards the end of the time of the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) It reflects planning controls of the time which stipulated a pedestrian colonnade at ground level and a podium at about the three storey height.

It could be argued that this colonnade and podium reference similar elements on the Melbourne building but only vaguely. The podium height does not relate directly to any reference point on the Melbourne Building. It is noted that the existing colonnade is set back c. 4.0m from the boundary line on West Row.

The buildings are unremarkable examples of Late Twentieth Century Brutalist Style, characterised by strong shapes, expressed concrete structure, non load bearing precast elements, large areas of unbroken wall surface. This style of architecture is little admired by the community.

The Canberra Club end of the building presents a fortress - like façade to West Row, with little active shopfront at ground level nor any apparent activity on the first floor “verandah”.

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4.2 Proposed Development

The site is owned by Morris Property Group which is seeking to redevelop part of Block 3, Section 2, City as follows:

• Surrender and re-grant existing Crown leases for Block 3 Section 2 City to permit a new mixed use development at the eastern end of the existing Canberra House development

• Demolition of the existing three storey building at the eastern end of Block 3 which houses the Canberra Club

• Retention of the existing basement carpark which occupies most of the footprint of Block 3

• Retention of basement substation and waste services

• Retention of existing 12 storey office building on western part of Block 3

• Construction of a 15-level building comprising retail and entry foyer at ground level, 3 levels of podium parking and 11 levels of residential apartments (maximum building height of RL617m)

• Provision of 209 residential units in a mix of 1-3 bed apartments

• Provision of approximately 1,900m2 of non-residential floor space across the site

• Onsite landscaping for podium courtyard

• Extension of an existing driveway crossover in West Row

• New verge pavement to West Row and Alinga Street.

The building will incorporate a colonnade along the eastern facade facing West Row, as well as active ground floor frontages and a retail arcade that addresses West Row, affording views of the Melbourne Building.

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5.0 IMPACT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

This section analyses the impact of the proposed development on the heritage values of the Melbourne Building. It should be read in conjunction with the Design Drawings prepared by Cox Architects dated 3 July, 2013.

5.1 Visibility

The visibility of the Melbourne Building from the public domain should be retained:

The proposed building is sited in alignment with the existing 12 storey Canberra House in such a way that existing views to the Melbourne building in all directions from the public domain will be retained.

The views of users of the Melbourne Building will remain unaffected. Pedestrian sight lines down the colonnades are strongly directed along their lengths by the rhythmic character of the space and are not affected by a new building across the street. Views out from the colonnades are across the generous 26m road reservation and the impact of built forms is softened by the verge plantings of London Plane trees on West Row. This type of planting will be retained - either the existing plantings or new plantings of the same species with a degree of maturity.

5.2 Scale and Character

The scale and character of the Melbourne Building should be respected:

Colonnade

The proposed development incorporates a pedestrian colonnade along West Row. This will be built on the property line which gives emphasis to the street edge.

It is yet to be determined but the four existing London Plane trees on the West Row verge will be retained with only minimal pruning required or they will be replaced with new plantings of the same species with a degree of maturity. This will serve to soften the building façade.

The colonnade provides undercover pedestrian space and access into the building, and therefore performs the same role as that in the Melbourne building.

The colonnade is of modern design and does not seek to copy the architectural style of the Melbourne Building. Imitation would weaken the strength of the architectural quality of the heritage building. The top of the columns at c. 4.2m above the footpath approximate the height at the top of the arches on the Melbourne Building and reflect a similar scale and façade rhythm.

The existing colonnade is terminated at the carpark rampway. The proposed colonnade will allow continuous unimpeded pedestrian access along West Row and into the park beyond in a similar way in which the Melbourne Building colonnade provides uninterrupted pedestrian movement.

Although much taller, the proposed development has a much shorter frontage. To passers by on West Row the Melbourne Building remains the more dominant facade.

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Active Retail

The proposed façade to West Row will incorporate a number of retail tenancies with active shopfronts together with public access to an internal arcade which will also include several tenancies and will provide a pedestrian connection back to Alinga Street and to the public surface carpark to the south.

The proposed shopfronts facing West Row will provide active frontages off a colonnade which reflects the design of the Melbourne Building.

Podium

Significant levels on the facade of the Melbourne Building include the top of the colonnade arches at c. 4.0m, the eave line at c. 7.0m and the ridgeline at c. 9.5m above street level.

The development proposal incorporates a podium at the fourth floor level at the transition from the carpark to the residential levels. This is approximately 13.0 m above the street. Whilst not relating directly to any particular point on the Melbourne Building this nonetheless serves to reduce the apparent scale of the new building by creating a reference point discernable to pedestrians. We note that currently when looking in either direction along West Row the an exact correlation between RLs of significant parts of either the Melbourne Building or the existing Canberra Club building is not readable due to perspectives, the generous road width and the screening effect of verge plantings.

The proposed façade treatment will combine semi transparent mesh material, providing light and ventilation to the carpark levels, with planted “green walls”. The green walls will soften the hard edge of the West Row façade.

5.3 Setting

Adjacent buildings should be compatible with the built form and historic character of the Melbourne Building:

When first constructed the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings were landmarks in a largely undeveloped plain. Part of their heritage significance is the impetus they gave to development of the city centre in Civic. Over the years the city has of necessity developed around them and will continue to do so. It is fast becoming a dense, vibrant place with improving standards of architectural design. Today’s planning codes permit buildings to RL 617m – a far greater height than the historic buildings.

There are now a number of buildings approximating RL617m located in this vicinity, creating a backdrop of taller buildings in views of the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings. (See Figures 5-10 ) One additional building against this existing taller backdrop will not affect the heritage values of the Melbourne Building.

The proposed 15 storey development is located apposite but not adjoining the Melbourne Building. The development site is separated by a generous 26m road reservation with mature street trees on either side providing screening of both facades at street level.

The architectural qualities of the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings with their simple, cohesive, repetitive forms and classic details are strong enough to stand adjacent to

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far higher, more contemporary buildings and still retain their landmark status. Each type of building has a contribution to make in a maturing city.

5.4 Land Use

Adjacent buildings should be compatible with and reinforce appropriate uses for the Melbourne Building:

The proposed development is a mixed use project with land uses consistent with the Territory Plan and compatible with the mix of uses contained in the Melbourne Building.

The new development will make provision for about 209 new residential apartments, adding to land use diversity and street activity in this part of the city centre. This additional activity will help support the economic viability of the retail, restaurant and accommodation businesses in the Melbourne Building, reinforcing its heritage significance by helping to ensure ongoing appropriate uses for it.

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Figure 5 : View from corner of London Circuit and Northbourne Ave Source: Purdon & Associates

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Figure 6: View from intersection of Alinga St and West Row looking south Source: Purdon & Associates

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Figure 9: View from corner of Alinga Street and Northbourne Avenue Source: Purdon & Associates

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Figure 10: View from corner of London Circuit and Hobart Place Source: Purdon & Associates

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6.0 CONCLUSION The proposed re-development of Canberra House will make a positive contribution to the growing vibrancy and density of the city centre by providing a substantial building which has a dynamic street edge, mixed use retail and residential and high quality architectural design.

The proposed development will not have a detrimental impact on the heritage values of the Melbourne building on the opposite side of West Row because;

• it is located 26m across West Row and will be partly screened either by existing mature verge plantings or new mature plantings of the same species

• it reflects the character of major design elements in the Melbourne Building – the colonnade and active frontages, without mawkish imitation

• it continues the historic trend of intensification of the city centre which commenced with the Melbourne Building

• it acknowledges the lower height of the Melbourne Building by emphasising a podium

• it is sited in such a way that existing views of the Melbourne Building from the public domain are retained

• although much taller it has a much smaller frontage, allowing the Melbourne Building to remain the dominant form to pedestrians on West Row.

• the Melbourne Building retains a strong visual presence in the city centre - not unduly diminished by the larger scale development which has been built around it since the 1950s

• it will attract an increased population which will contribute to the viability of appropriate uses of the Melbourne Building

David Hobbes Associate Philip Leeson Architects Pty. Ltd 12th July, 2013

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From: Ercan, CanTo: Hubert, PamelaSubject: FW: Block 3 Section 2 City - Canberra HouseDate: Monday, 22 July 2013 12:24:52 PMAttachments: B3 S2 City_Statement of Heritage Effects_SHE7_220713.pdf

Over to you.RegardsCanCan Deniz Ercan | B.Arch, MPM ACT Heritage | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601

From: Sent: Monday, 22 July 2013 12:19 PMTo: Ercan, CanCc: Subject: Block 3 Section 2 City - Canberra House Good afternoon Can Please find attached for your information, a Statement of Heritage Effects report from Philip Leeson Architectsfor the abovementioned project. Could we please arrange a meeting time to discuss this project. Regards

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From: Hubert, PamelaTo:Cc: OConnell, JenniferSubject: RE: Block 3 Section 2 City - Canberra HouseDate: Monday, 22 July 2013 3:18:00 PM

 Thank you for referring this Statement of Heritage Effects for Canberra House to the HeritageUnit for comment.  As Can Ercan is now working in the registrations team, I have been asked torespond to this request. I note that the site is not included on the ACT Heritage Register.  It is noted that it is on theopposite side of West Row to the Melbourne Building which is included on the ACT HeritageRegister.  We are satisfied that the proposal should not create detrimental heritage impacts onthe Sydney and Melbourne Buildings.  Consequently, we do not believe it is necessary to meet todiscuss this project. RegardsPamela Hubert | Team Leader (Advice)Phone  ACT Heritage Unit | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | www.environment.act.gov.au 

From: Sent: Monday, 22 July 2013 12:19 PMTo: Ercan, CanCc: Subject: Block 3 Section 2 City - Canberra House Good afternoon Can Please find attached for your information, a Statement of Heritage Effects report from Philip Leeson Architectsfor the abovementioned project. Could we please arrange a meeting time to discuss this project. Regards

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From: Hubert, PamelaTo: ESDD, Customer ServicesSubject: RE: Pre-App 3/2 City - Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2013 3:32:45 PM

This site is not nominated or included on the ACT Heritage Register. Consequently, therewill be no representative of the Heritage Unit at the meeting.

Regards

Pamela Hubert | Team Leader (Advice)Phone ACT Heritage Unit | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT Government

Dame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |www.environment.act.gov.au

-----Original Appointment-----From: ESDD, Customer ServicesSent: Wednesday, 3 July 2013 10:16 AMTo: Cilliers, George; ACTPLA DA North; TAMS CIS ASG DA; Heritage Referrals; Tree Protection -ACTPLA Ref; ACTPLA DA Leasing; Leasing; '[email protected]'; Tree Protection - ACTPLARefSubject: Pre-App 3/2 City - When: Monday, 22 July 2013 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney.Where: DPMH Level 1 South Conference room

BLOCK: 3 SECTION: 2 SUBURB: CITY ADDRESS: 40 Marcus Clarke Street City ATTENDEES 3-4

CONTACT PERSON:

PHONE: 6257 1511EMAIL: PROPOSED WORK: · Subdivision of the 2 sites into two parcels, demolition of existing CanberraClub, construction of new ground floor retail space, a 3 level car parking podium and11 floors of residential apartments providing a mix of 209, 1-3 bedroom units.

· Access/egress will be by the existing and new cross-over in West Row. Thenew building will be constructed to the property line with a colonnade to West Rowand pedestrian awning (encroachment) to Alinga Street. ISSUES LIKE TO DISCUSS: DEVELOPMENT/PRECINCT CODE: CZ1 MERIT OR IMPACT

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YES NO TECHO X PREVIOUS MEETING X VERGE X HERITAGE X SIGNIFICANT TREES X UNIT TITLE /CHANGES TO LEASE X ADDED GFA Yes STOREYS 11 Booked by Samantha

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From:To: Hubert, PamelaCc: OConnell, JenniferSubject: Re: Proposed development of Canberra Club siteDate: Wednesday, 23 October 2013 9:50:56 AM

Thanks for chasing this up Pamela. In the light of the PLA assessment, I don't have anything further to suggest.

However… maybe the city strategic plan might give us an opportunity to look at the character and scale of possible future encircling development for the S+M Buildings in a more comprehensive way.

Cheers

On 22/10/2013, at 1:00 PM, Hubert, Pamela wrote:

 I have attached a perspective of the proposal for your information. A Statement of Heritage Effects was also prepared for the proposal and is attached. I think that if a submission on this is to be considered as a representation, it should be signed by the relevant Council members in their position as members of the Council. RegardsPamela Hubert | Team Leader (Advice)Phone  ACT Heritage Unit | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | www.environment.act.gov.au 

PamelaCc: OConnell, JenniferSubject: Re: Proposed development of Canberra Club site Thanks. I don't really have a sense of the impact… and have not seen what is planned apart from a sketch perspective… but I guess (like the Flynn Place trees… or the lakeside war memorials) it is a case of (a) knowing about these proposals and (b) deciding whether to make a representation. In the case of the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings, I recall the CMP says something about adjacent development, and the planning requirements for developments on some blocks (e.g. the carparks on London Circuit) have provisions/setbacks/height controls to protect the historic buildings. So it might seem a bit odd for the Heritage Council to be totally silent on such developments.

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I don't want to unnecessarily add to anyone's workload… but do we have any sense that the impacts are acceptable and there are no heritage problems?

On 21/10/2013, at 8:26 AM, Hubert, Pamela wrote:

 The site is indeed opposite the Melbourne Building.  The Unit has had legal advice that any advice given by the Heritage Council in relation to development on blocks adjacent to a heritage place would only be treated as a representation and not as agency advice under the Planning and Development Act 2007.  Consequently, we have not provided advice. RegardsPamela Hubert | Team Leader (Advice)

Phone  ACT Heritage Unit | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | 

www.environment.act.gov.au

 

Sent: Saturday, 19 October 2013 7:32 PMTo: Hubert, PamelaCc: OConnell, JenniferSubject: Fwd: Proposed development of Canberra Club site Hi Pamela Has the Unit had a role in this one? Cheers

Begin forwarded message:

I am an and am just dropping this line to you in your role on the ACT Heritage Council. I note the article in yesterday's

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From: Hubert, PamelaTo: ACTPLA Customer ServicesSubject: RE: REFERRAL-HERITAGE-201324307-3/2 CITY-01Date: Thursday, 17 October 2013 3:09:00 PM

Thank you for referring the above application to the Heritage Council. Block 3 Section 2 City is not included in the ACT Heritage Register and is not nominated to theACT Heritage Register. Consequently, the Heritage Council does not need to provide commentson this application. RegardsPamela Hubert | Team Leader (Advice)Phone ACT Heritage Unit | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | www.environment.act.gov.au

From: ACTPLA Customer Services Sent: Thursday, 17 October 2013 2:34 PMTo: Heritage ReferralsSubject: REFERRAL-HERITAGE-201324307-3/2 CITY-01 MANDATORY REFERRAL

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO: 201324307BLOCK: 3 SECTION: 2 DIVISION: CITYDescription - MIXED USE-DEMOLITION-NEW BUILDING-14 NON RESIDENTIALUNITS-191 RESIDENTIAL UNITS-LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of theexisting Eastern building, shop fronts and the Alinga connection bridge;Construction of a fifteen (15) level mixed use development comprising ofground level retail sites, three (3) levels of podium parking, one (1) basementparking, twelve (12) levels of apartments and associated works. Please see theapplication form for full Lease Variation details.

Pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2007 the ACTPlanning and Land Authority requests that you consider the abovementioneddevelopment application and provide any written advice no later than 15working days after the date of this notice (7/11/2013).

In accordance with Section 150 of the Planning and Development Act 2007 Ifadvice is not received within the prescribed time it will be taken that you havesupported the application.

Please forward any written advice via email to Customer Services –[email protected]

Please use the following format in the subject line of the email when providingadvice:COMM-Agency Name-20080XXXX-Block XX Section XX SuburbXXXXX-01Example: COMM-Heritage-200801234-Block 10 Section 10 Dickson-01

Regards

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Customer Services

Phone 02 6207 1923 Client Services Branch | Environment and Sustainable Development | ACT GovernmentDame Pattie Menzies House, 16 Challis Street, Dickson |GPO Box 1908 Canberra ACT 2601www.actpla.act.gov.au |[email protected]