So I met him last Friday 17th November and he showed me the sketch design. Looked very familiar!
But with issues:
- there was a non negotiable in the sketch - internal stairs from the garage to inside. I think he misunderstood when I wrote 'disabled friendly, minimal step/lip from garage' - obviously. He thought I met minimal steps...*scratch head*
- significantly larger than the 40% allowed - 20sqm over.
- master ensuite on the facade. This would require obscure windows on the facade, which I don't think looks aesthetically good
- guest ensuite looked too narrow at 1.3m. So even with the excess area, this was too small.
So after reviewing it last weekend, I asked him to send me a revised sketch by the end of the week addressing these issues.
On Friday, he still hadn't done it.
I'm getting antsy that it's taking so long. I feel that he's pretty busy, and I don't know how much time he's really putting into my project.
Also feeling like I can do a better job.
Also there was a comment he made that made me question his knowledge of the rules, and that's when he said that the street setback was 2.5m, where I had read it was 2m. He later said by email when I asked him to show me the specific guideline that he meant he was taking into consideration the streetscape, but I think that was back pedalling.
The front setback also doesn't meet next door.
It also looks quite similar to P's next door in terms of with abutting front porch wall.
He also feels that even though it doesn't comply with council, it may still get passed. However, I'm concerned as it doesn't meet with Rescode, so even if I go to VCAT, it might not be passed.
I've actually done a revised sketch, but I won't send it, until I receive his, to see if he comes up with something I'm satisfied with.
