Hi cut a long story short body corporate is refusing to allow installation of the outside unit for a split system air con.
We had proposed putting on the outside wall near the kitchen window for our first level apartment which faces a side driveway. This was refused on the basis that they are no longer allowing anything to be installed on the exterior of the building which faces the driveway or street.
This is despite 3 of the top level units having the old box style units installed in their kitchen windows
We had then requested the unit be installed outside one of the bedroom windows which is at the rear of the building and is not visible except by the neighbours behind and the majority of the view is screened by trees.
This was their response.
Thank you for forwarding our correspondence to Mr XXX. We have considered his proposal to locate the motor at the rear of the building near the bedroom window.
The intent is to have no items hanging off the side of the building. In addition, the committee is concerned that the noise of the air conditioner motor reverberating off the brickwork may affect not only Mr XXXX's tenant, but also other residents who have their bedroom windows located above. Consequently this request if not approved. Other residents use portable air conditioners and find these adequate.'
I have responded saying the unit will be mounted away from the wall on properly designed brackets with vibration dampeners and the current unit is rated at 64db which is not much more than a normal conversation. No response back as yet.
Last alternative is to mount on the roof but this will add significantly to the cost and not sure if they will allow more piping to run down the walls externally.
Do we have enough of a case to take to VCAT given the precedence of the box style units already being installed? There is also one wall which faces the street / driveway which is full of gas meters. Once again not an attractive look.
It is a 70's style brown brick block of apartments which does not have any historical significance or significant amenity in terms of enhancing the streetscape.
We had proposed putting on the outside wall near the kitchen window for our first level apartment which faces a side driveway. This was refused on the basis that they are no longer allowing anything to be installed on the exterior of the building which faces the driveway or street.
This is despite 3 of the top level units having the old box style units installed in their kitchen windows
We had then requested the unit be installed outside one of the bedroom windows which is at the rear of the building and is not visible except by the neighbours behind and the majority of the view is screened by trees.
This was their response.
Thank you for forwarding our correspondence to Mr XXX. We have considered his proposal to locate the motor at the rear of the building near the bedroom window.
The intent is to have no items hanging off the side of the building. In addition, the committee is concerned that the noise of the air conditioner motor reverberating off the brickwork may affect not only Mr XXXX's tenant, but also other residents who have their bedroom windows located above. Consequently this request if not approved. Other residents use portable air conditioners and find these adequate.'
I have responded saying the unit will be mounted away from the wall on properly designed brackets with vibration dampeners and the current unit is rated at 64db which is not much more than a normal conversation. No response back as yet.
Last alternative is to mount on the roof but this will add significantly to the cost and not sure if they will allow more piping to run down the walls externally.
Do we have enough of a case to take to VCAT given the precedence of the box style units already being installed? There is also one wall which faces the street / driveway which is full of gas meters. Once again not an attractive look.
It is a 70's style brown brick block of apartments which does not have any historical significance or significant amenity in terms of enhancing the streetscape.