Landscaping - Specialist Information Request Memorandum MCU17/0054

SPECIALIST INFORMATION REQUEST MEMORANDUM

from:	LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT OFFICER

FILE No.:	MCU17/0054	DATE:	13 June 2017

TO:	Patrick Murphy

FROM:	Conor Neville

SUBJECT:	APPLICATION FOR Material Change Of Use – () – APPLICATION NO. MCU17/0054 – PROPERTY NO. 149573 149571- Lot 3 RP 152351
Lot 2 RP 152351 - 11 Hilton Tce TEWANTIN  QLD  4565 17-19 Hilton Tce TEWANTIN  QLD  4565FOR Tewantin Retail P/L

APPLICABLE CODES AND PLANNING SCHEME POLICIES:

Planning Scheme Policy 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines
Landscape Code
Tewantin & Doonan Locality Plan

INTERNAL ANALYSIS AND COMMENT:
[Detail assessment of critical issues and provide any additional comments, which are for internal advice and discussion only]

Critical Landscaping Issues:
This section provides a discussion of the abovementioned issues for the project manager

Extent of fill and the visual dominance of the carpark and associated retaining structures
Predominant use of non-local tree species.
Sufficient growth area and soil structure for advanced growth tree species including future growth.

Consultation:
List the other specialists whose advice was sought in the research of your assessment

INFORMATION REQUEST:

LANDSCAPING

Issue
The height differences between Hilton Esplanade, Earl Street and Earnest Street and the proposed carpark are not shown in detail to fully understand the impact of such a proposal. Of note is the provision of landscaping and the retaining structures required to support the carpark.

Information Required
Provide cross sections of the proposed development from the edge of kerb to the buildings showing the landscaping and including
Typical cross section of the Hilton Terrace landscaped frontage
Cross section through the Hilton Terrace ramp structure
Cross section of the Earl Street landscaped frontage
Cross section of Earnest Street landscaped frontage.

Issue
The landscape drawings show a predominance of non-local tree species to be used in the development which is not supported by the planning scheme. In addition, the planting areas of the tree species is proposed in fill area. The ability of the tree species to grow in fill areas to full form is compromised.

Information Required
Provide amended landscape drawings demonstrating the use of local native tree species in a structure soil suitable for their optimal growth performance. Information to be provided is to include:
Local native tree species suitable for the area including 100L Melaleuca quinquenervia along the frontage.
Local native species for understorey and shrubs.
Details, including volume, of the structured soils to be used for each advanced tree species in accordance with written recommendations of a suitably qualified person.

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