The proposal for change of use is unremarkable.
The reduction in the carparking requirement is aligned with the emerging character of the area.
The reduction in the carparking requirement responds positively to the emerging character and future vision for the area as articulated in the City of Yarra Planning Scheme Amendment C269:
18.02-1L Sustainable transport
18.02-4L Car parking
15.02-1L Environmentally sustainable development.
On balance the proposal is an appropriate planning outcome and I anticipate Council's officers will provide a recommendation to grant a permit.