Original Application Part 12 - Landscape Masterplan [As Published] · 132008.1787

Seahaven NOOSA                                                             Landscape Masterplan
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Approach to landscape provision
The situation with the Seahaven site is somewhat unique in Hastings
Street in that it represents a single development lot of extensive
frontage. Side boundary setbacks that provide for landscape
separation and buffer strips as required by the town plan occur at
either end of the site though considerably separated by a frontage of
some 90 metres.

The architectural template recognises the virtue of scale and
articulation in presenting a modulated facade with individually
presented (though integrated through design) discrete buildings
over a common basement. Consequently much of the sites
landscape treatments are to podium. Measures for development of
innovative, high quality and sustainable planting areas within these
podium areas are therefore integral to the landscape design
approach adopted throughout this development.

While the detailed calculations and explanations are reported
elsewhere, this design rationale attempts to demonstrate
mechanisms that have been adopted in the design to facilitate the
delivery of a project that meets or exceeds :

" The expectations of the landscape codes as expressed in the
scheme, " Visual character established within the Hastings street
residential and commercial precinct " Broader community aspirations
as demonstrated in the "attributed community benefit" referenced
within the landscape plans

In addressing acceptable measures of the planning scheme, the
landscape design takes a threefold approach to deliver the quality of
hard and soft landscape features that are expected to accompany a
development of this calibre in this unique position within the
Hastings Street precinct.

In short these objectives are summarised as follows:

1. The incorporation of innovative horticulturally responsive
   construction measures to ensure that podium planting areas can
   function as true "deep planting areas" supporting advanced and
   multi-tiered planting combinations in situations that meet or
   exceed the planting opportunities afforded in the Hastings Street
   frontage.

2. The multi-purpose or layering of design (code) requirements, such
   that the pedestrian access to the western boundary designed as a
   floating boardwalk can function to facilitate active street frontage,
   permeability, public pedestrian connectivity to the beach as well
   as fulfilling requirement for water sensitive urban design (water
   table replenishment, nutrient stripping, runoff control and the like)

3. The presentation of quality soft landscape elements in profile
   areas such that they contribute significantly to the visual amenity,
   the micro climatic conditions and the general feel of the of the
   Hastings Street and beachside precincts adjoining.
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