23176DA Change a Decision Notice [As Published] · 132003.220653.3

                                                                                       2003/220653

      19.1 Managed to protect and reinforce its environmental values, particularly its Koala habitat
           and corridor values, Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat values, scenic amenity values and
           water quality protection function.
      19.2 Managed and maintained in accordance with the approved Environmental Management
           Plan, Fauna Management Plan, Fire Management Plans and Ecological Restoration
           Plan.
      19.3 Separated from adjacent development by a 1.2 m high fence. The fence shall be ‘fauna-
           friendly’ but shall deter unauthorized people from entering the area. A suitably located
           lockable gate may be provided to allow appropriate access by authorised personnel
           subject to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager – Land Use.
      19.4 Have signs placed on the fence to inform people that the ‘Private Open Space for
           Conservation & Waterways Protection’ area is for conservation and waterway protection
           purposes and access is prohibited.
      19.5 Maintained by authorized people only permitted in this area as appointed by the owner
           responsible for the management and protection of the ‘Private Open Space for
           Conservation & Waterways Protection’.
      19.6 Protected from infrastructure, tracks, drainage, water control devices, etc. or other
           development.
      19.7 Protected so that native trees and vegetation are not removed, pruned, lopped,
           damaged or otherwise adversely affected without written approval from Council’s
           Manager – Environmental Services.
      19.8 The ‘Private Open Space for Conservation & Waterways Protection’ area shall be
           restored and managed in accordance with the Ecological Restoration Plan.
      Vegetation Removal, Disposal and Protection in the Development Area
20.   Vegetation protection, removal and disposal within the development area shall be undertaken
      in general accordance with the Fauna Management Plan by James Warren & Associates
      (dated May 2003) and the Vegetation Management Plan by Greening Australia (dated May
      2003).
21.   Vegetation removal, tree felling and lopping shall be undertaken in an environmentally
      sensitive manner to avoid damaging surrounding vegetation, trees and habitat.
22.   Prior to felling or lopping all trees are to be checked for wildlife (eg. koalas, cockatoos,
      possums). If wildlife species are present, the tree shall not be felled or lopped until the wildlife
      has left the tree.
23.   All cleared vegetation shall be suitably processed or removed from the site by a method
      approved by Council.
24.   Environmental weed species cleared from the site shall not be mulched. Vegetation material
      from environmental weed species shall be removed from the site and disposed of in a Council
      approved refuse tip.
25.   Burning off is not considered an acceptable means of disposal and is not to take place.
26.   During construction, the boundaries of areas of retained and protected vegetation shall be
      clearly marked for the purpose of preventing access into these areas thereby protecting the
      vegetation and habitat values.
27.   All underground services, drainage, footpaths, bikepaths, roads and other site works shall be
      located to minimize adverse impacts on retained vegetation, particularly their root system.




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