MCU Decision Notice

                                                                                   MCU16/0043


      ENGINEERING
      External Works
      Stage 1
16.   Opal Lane must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site. The works
      must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include
      in particular:
      a.   kerb and channel on the northern side of Opal Lane and a 3 metre wide
           carriageway. The alignment of the kerb and channel must be an extension of the
           existing kerb and channel to the east of the subject site
      b.   stormwater runoff from the new carriageway must be controlled and discharged
           without adversely affecting any private properties
      c.   all associated and ancillary work including pavement correction to the existing
           pavement, drainage works, scour protection and adjustments to the existing
           infrastructure must be undertaken to complete the roadworks.
      In this regard, specifications and plans detailing this work must be prepared in accordance
      with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 5 – Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
      Drainage and Earthworks.
      Stage 2
17.   Opal Street must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site. The works
      must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include
      in particular:
      a.   kerb and channel on an alignment that is an extension of the existing kerb and
           channel to the west of the subject site
      b.   widening and sealing of the existing road pavement
      c.   any necessary adjustments or modifications to the existing surface and piped
           stormwater drainage systems in Opal Street
      d.   removal of the existing property access and reinstatement of the verge area to
           match the balance of the site frontage, including the provision of topsoil and turf
           where the existing verge is grassed
      In this regard, specifications and plans detailing this work must be prepared in accordance
      with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 5 – Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
      Drainage and Earthworks.
      Site Access and Driveways
18.   A sealed access driveway must be provided from Opal Street and Opal Lane to all parking
      and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in
      accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular driveway
      crossovers in accordance with standard drawings RS-049 and RS-050.
      Car Parking
19.   A minimum of 6 car parking spaces must be provided and marked on the site. The works
      must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include
      in particular:
      a.   driveways and carparking spaces in accordance with drawing numbers 0801516-
           SK-0002 B and 0801516-SK-0003 B prepared by McMurtie Consulting Engineers



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