COWES is set to get a new four-storey hotel, with five residential apartments and a mix of retail spaces, at 85 Thompson Avenue, roughly opposite the Aldi Supermarket, with Bass Coast Shire Council set to support the amended application at VCAT.
Council previously opposed the application but after significant changes were made, is set to support the project.
In summary the changes proposed include:
* Removal of the fifth storey and now the recession of the fourth storey with a proposed height of approximately 13.7 metres to the top of the fourth storey.
* It is noted that the overall height including roof-top services is 17.1m to allow for the lift overrun and other services.
* Reduction to 43 hotel rooms (previously 46 Hotel rooms).
* 5 residential apartments (previously 11 apartments).
* Hotel lobby, gym and pool at ground floor to the rear of the site.
* Second floor of 14 hotel rooms and two residential apartments (3 bedrooms).
* Third floor of 15 hotel rooms and two residential apartments (3 bedrooms).
* Fourth floor of 13 hotel rooms and one residential apartment (3 bedrooms).
* Basement car park with 44 car spaces (previously 46).
* A car parking reduction of approximately 29 car spaces (previously 40 car space reduction).
Approval by council would be subject to a comprehensive list of 37 conditions controlling all aspects of construction.