Development Application part 2 Planning Report MCU13/0051

Prime Site Selection Reasons
Considering the factors identified above, Candidate B was ranked as the preferred location
for the facilityas the site is able to meet NBN’s target coverage objectives, whilst

maximising physical separation from surrounding rural-residential properties and
minimising potential visual amenity impacts. In summary, the site is considered to be the
optimum candidate because:

    .   The   site   is   appropriately   located   within   a   low   density   rural   area   which   is
        characterised by agricultural grazing properties, heavily vegetated hinterland and
        valley areas and large rural-residential allotments;
    .   The proposed location provides an adequate separation distance from community
        sensitive land     uses    and is setback more than 275m from the closest residential
        dwelling and within proximity to two residential dwellings within a 500m radius;
    .   The proposed facility is located a sufficient buffer distance from environmentally
        sensitive locations and no vegetation removal will be required;

    .   The location is well removed from significant transport routes (over 700m from
        Coles Creek Road and Schreibers       Road) and provides line of sight to other
        planned sites in the NBN wireless network; and
    .   The   siting of a Telecommunication Facility on this site will meet coverage
        objectives for the area, whilst minimising visual impact given the natural vegetation
        screening and backdrop of the ridgeline located south of the site which will assist
        with visually integrating the monopole within its surroundings and minimising the
        visual dominance of the structure.




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