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1. I wish to strongly object to the above proposal. This area is already medium density with a large number of home units, which in the past have been restricted to no higher than 3 stories. Just because it is classified as a boarding house, doesn't mean that most residents could have vehicles that will require on street parking.
   I already see between 2 to 5 small commercial vans parking in my immediate low density area, often close to driveways which block vision for residents, and pose a danger to traffic when parked close to intersections. These vans are not owned by residents and are often parked for lengthy periods day and night. I have seen owners/drivers dropped off and picked up by friends afters parking.
   The approve such density housing on a busy road near what is already a very busy intersection in peak hour is madness and will only add to the congestion of our already suburban streets and available public transport.

2. Frankly, I’m disappointed to read objections to this proposal from members of my local community who I would like to think might be more inclusive of people from all strata of society. Low cost boarding accommodation for people of limited means is desperately short in Sydney and all suburbs should play their part in helping to alleviate this problem. I think that the proposed location is a good one - it has ready access to good public transport (both train and bus) which is important for people who probably do not have the means to own their own cars. Furthermore the fact that it is on a busy road means that it is a fairly noisy location which means that it is likely to be less attractive to potential owners of larger and more expensive units.

3. I object to this DA for the following reasons: The bulk and scale is inappropriate for this location. The 14 cars entering and exiting the building onto a main artery road is unsafe and I would be surprised if Transport for NSW would allow this. The height is not compliant with the building controls nor is it in character with surrounding buildings. This large building will have a negative impact on the solar access for neighbouring properties. The box like design of the building will form a large heat bank which will contribute significantly to urban heating and its aesthetics are not in the public interest. There is insufficient open communal space for 44 people and I doubt a Social Impact Statement (not available on the website), if completed, would demonstrate there to be social merit in this DA. The deep soil space and set backs are inadequate to allow for tree planting to give screening, mitigate traffic noise and to contribute towards the City of Ryde's tree canopy. Please reject this DA.

4. I object to this development proposal due to the following reasons:
   1. Traffic in Eastwood is already bad, this proposed development does not support any improvements with the existing traffic congestion. Yes the subject site is located within 12min walk to good transport such as the train and bus however it cannot be assumed that everyone will take the public transport.
   2. The proposed development states a 4 storey building, i dont believe it supports the surrounding current residential blocks in the vicinity.

5. I support the comments and logic of M McCartney regarding this proposal. As a proposal, it seeks to become the lowest common denominator in planning standards. I hope Council will reject the proposal on this ground alone.

6. Highly disappointed when I been just notified the application has been approved today.

   I had rised a few concerns to the council, and some of them (No.1 and No.4) have been not addressed and discussed during the council meeting held on 13th May 2021 or written in the aggender.

   1. Safety for residents around.
   I know the developer has made up excuse saying these to be a boarding houses for Macquarie Uni students. However, the number of international student have dropped down massively due to the COVID and international relationship issues.
   The 44 rooms will in a highly chance to be lived in with temporary random residents who will increase the probability of criminal issues.

   2. Parking lot going to missed.
   Considering 44 rooms (6 single & 37 double rooms) with 1 x manager's residence, with basement having only parking for 14 cars, 12 bicycles & 9 motorbikes.
   Which means, when it got fully occupied, there will be 81 persons lives in the building. Quick calculation, assume 80% of rooms been occupied, and 50% of them have a car (bicycle and motorbike is not to be considered due to the ratio of them comparing with car). The building will require about 32 car spaces. It means there are at least 18 cars will have to park on the street, which is highly chance Ball Ave, but Ball Ave is actually has already been used in 100% of its capacity.

   3. Safety for cars passing through Blaxland Road.
   Even though 14 cars, 12 bicycles & 9 motorbikes are not enough for the resident usage. It still will be a big issue that going to affect the traffic on Blaxland Road.
   From my own feeling, there are about 2 accidents per month has been happening at the intersection of Blaxland Road and Balaclava Road.

   4. Pricing of our Property will be pull down.
   Due to the above reasons, and additionally reason like, the slow population increment, and also less immigration. the demand of dwellings is actually very low, more empty dwellings will decrease our property value.
   PS: the house price increase is more due to people have no idea where to invest but just put money in real-estate. the low ratio of rent, and empty apartment all over Sydney explain these.

   In additionally, in the AGENDA NO. 3/21 document, clause No.14 on Page 77, we found the construction working hours been listed as:
   Hours of work. Building activities (including demolition) may only be carried out between 7.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday (other than public holidays) and between 8.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday. No building activities are to be carried out at any time on a Sunday or a public holiday
   Which is not standard and not acceptable.

   Any advices?

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