A development application for six villas in Blue Wren Close labelled 'out of character' by a majority of council's Development Assessment Panel will be one of the topics for decision at council's December meeting.
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Residents in the quiet Lake Innes street say they are concerned about the overdevelopment of the site.
One resident, Chris Stone, pointed to the DAP's own wording to refuse consent on November 3 as supportive evidence of residents' concerns.
"The DAP, by majority, refused consent because it was an overdevelopment of the site and it was considered as out of character with the area in terms of intensity of development on the site," Mr Stone said.
"The matter will now go before council on Wednesday night.
"Other reasons given for refusal (by the DAP) were, poor amenity in front setback area, non-compliance withside and rear setbacks; failure to retain significant koala food trees on the site, and insufficient tehcnical details to address stormwater and landscaping.
"We are not opposed to development. But if these six villas get the go ahead, there is a precendent for another two blocks (to be developed) likely to see a further 12 to 14 villas on them too."
Building design company Collins W Collins is developing the $1.16 million on behalf of owner JW Wortley.
Collins W Collins was contacted for a comment for this story.
We are not opposed to development. But if these six villas get the go ahead, there is a precendent for another two blocks (to be developed) likely to see a further 12 to 14 villas on them too.
- Chris Stone
Mr Stone said residents were also concerned by what they termed 'the limited information available to us'.
The residents also raised concerns about 'a significant increase in traffic movements'.
One resident said she would not have purchased in the street if she was aware of plans for villas.
Another resident said the street currently provides a safe environment for children to play but that would be shattered by any increase in traffic.
"Parking would also become an issue too," Mr Stone said.
"We've already had one student knocked over by a car, about two years ago, and with a distinct lack of footpaths, more children will be forced to walk on this road."
The residents say they will address Wednesday night's council forum.
Other topics on the agenda include, the development of Thrumster sporting fields and an update on Wauchope's sports fields along with planned sporting infrastructure upgrades planned for Oxley Oval.
Council will also discuss, a koala recovery strategy, a cultural plan report and bicentenary activities for 2018.
The council meeting starts at 5.30pm.
