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1. I would like to express my dismay that another five storey building has been proposed for Marrickville Road, particularly at the Western end which is predominately two storey facades on the hilltop. Previous developments of this nature - eg. 123 Marrickville Road, have resulted in a third world building and design outcome(https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/123+MARRICKVILLE+ROAD/@-33.9124852,151.1604782,3a,75y,29.97h,106.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1smAZp0kkkryCFyJ9uERd1Qg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xfb3ae88ed8d7d095!6m1!1e1), which is totally inappropriate for the streetscape - and more importantly, cheaply build with no consideration for sight lines and aesthetic, longevity of the building fabric, and the poor people who will reside in them.

   Why are we not approving and building green buildings that are sympathetic to their surroundings? Higher density should not equate to cheaply build and poorly planned apartments. We have architects and town planners for a reason and it's frustrating that Marrickville seems to be being redeveloped for the developers, not for the residents and business who live and work here.

   Please make sure buildings like this have 5 star green credentials and are designed and built by professionals so the end product fits within the context of a wider plan (123 Marrickville road if a fine example of how this is not happening in Marrickville!). Sydney City Council seems to do this well as many new developments in Alexandria are huge, but have appropriate setbacks, incorporate avenues of trees, seem to be designed and built well with all users in mind. Marrickville deserves the same care and consideration as these building will be lived in by real people, and make up the fabric of our streetscapes for many years to come.

2. I agree with Keri and completely object to this project. Developments need to be positive to the community through both services/accommodation and also design/streetscape for people who do not occupy the building.

   It would be a complete disaster if we ended up with another '123 Marrickville Rd' building, which is poorly constructed and an eyesore on the streetscape (mainly due to its construction). The planners, certifies and councilors who approved and signed off on this build should have their positions re evaluated.

   The proposed building is a poorly designed brick box which worsens the already bad streetscape and provides poor accommodation layouts/planning for the apartments which are predominately studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
   - Out of the 20 units only 1 is a 3 bedroom apartment which could be suitable for families, even though Marrickville is an area which has predominately families.
   - Light wells for the apartments on Level 2 and 3 will only provide adequate natural lighting if neighbouring buildings do not build up to the 20m height limit.
   - From the lane and street there is no visible greenery, and the building is just constructed of hard/low quality materials
   - The proposed common landscaping areas looks positive for residents in the building but does not provide any amenity to the streetscape and also increases the buildings height to well above the 20m height limit.
   - There is almost no privacy for the apartments facing both the street and lane. All of which have full height glass windows and glass balustrades. Planters should replace the glass balustrade to provide privacy and amenity to the street.
   - With the exception of a few balconies, most of the balconies are too small to place a table and chairs and also provide adequate access to walk around the table and chairs. This is most evident on the second level which features 'prison' like courtyards. Some are only 4.4m2 including planting!
   - The inclusion of internal 'store' rooms/long closets looks very odd and potentially hiding other potential uses. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them will be advertised as a 'study' for marketing purposes if it passes submission.
   - The development floor space ration of 2.9:1 is significantly larger than the allowed FSR of 2.5:1 and does not properly explain why it should be allowed an increased FSR.
   - There are not enough car parks to service the apartments, let alone the commercial tenancies

   Marrickville Council should adopt initiatives such as the City of Sydneys 'Design Excellence Panel' which gives developers incentives such as increased FSR or Height, to produce buildings of high architectural merit, high green ratings and buildings which have a positive impact to the community. Rather than the current "Architectural Excellence Panel" in Marrickville which seems to have a very low standard.

   The Inner West also has a huge talent pool of Architects, some of the best in Australia. Why isn't council encouraging developers to use them?

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