The developer behind a major warehouse development in West Footscray has reached a compromise on the project with residents.
Star Weekly last year reported that an application for a planning permit for the Indwe Street project drew 90 objections from neighbouring residents.
While a council report was in favour of approval, councillors voted it down on a number of grounds.
The decision was challenged at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal where residents and proponents held discussions on compromises.
Maribyrnong council is backing a mediated outcome conditionally agreed to by all parties at a VCAT compulsory conference.
The $26 million development of a vacant site at 25-27 Indwe Street initially proposed 177 warehouses, offices, a childcare centre and restricted retail.
The 72,400 square metre site is zoned industrial, but bordered on two sides by residents and a third side by Stony Creek.
The application was refused on six grounds and mediation was held at VCAT on March 16.
The applicant and objectors have agreed to a reduced number of units, increased car parking, no childcare centre and more open space.
The developer will also direct a $50,000 contribution towards the Stony Creek Directions Plan.
