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1. 1. As with the previous proposal on this site, which was rejected by both Council and VCAT, car stackers are proposed to satisfy the parking requirements. There is no enforceable guarantee that these devices will remain operational, only that IF they operate they must be maintained according to regulation. Evidence from other LGAs shows that residents avoid using the stacker, especially when parking for short periods. The proposal states incorrectly that the driveway design will afford parking on Riversdale Road, but clearway restrictions and the major intersection contradict this claim. It is inevitable that visitors and residents will park on Loch Street, especially at the south end where I live. At present, due to the lack of off-street parking for most residents, we are at maximum capacity on Loch St--I often need to park on an adjacent street. If the development proceeds as proposed, I will rarely be able to park near my house.
   2. The proposal fails to specify that the waste and recycle bins located in the basement will need to be rolled out along the short laneway to Loch St for collection. There is insufficient space on the nature strips for the bins, which will end up in the street blocking traffic. The noise and chaos of collection will occur early on a Monday morning (usually before 7 am), directly outside my bedroom window.

   The applicant should resubmit the proposal such that:
   a. The scale of the development is reduced to no more than six (6) units.
   b. The design should allow for waste bin storage and collection on Riversdale Road.
   c. Car stackers should NOT be used to satisfy parking bay requirements--this is hardly a 'luxury', inner-city development.
   d. Parking permits for residents of the completed development should NOT be given for Loch St.
   e. No reduction in visitor parking spots should be granted.

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