Cover Letter - Response to Information Request · 132003.221108.3

In relation to (g):

The proposal will not result in any adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as national parks,
waterways or wetlands. In this regard, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment has been prepared by
Specialist Arbor Services at Attachment 3 confirms that the trees within the road reserve can be retained in
good health.



Issue – Works in the Road Reserve

The proposal seeks to alter the existing driveway crossover to support vehicle access to the proposed garage.
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the alterations to the driveway crossover
compliance with AO8.1, AO9, AO21 and corresponding Performance Outcomes of the Low-Density Housing
Code The submitted material does not document:
    • the extent of alterations to the existing levels of the crossover and adjoining areas of verge; and
    • the extent of any earthworks in the road reserve (including batters and/or retaining structures);
    • that the B85 vehicle is able to access the site without scraping or bottom out on Bayview Road; and
    • how stormwater flows captured from the downslope of the driveway will be controlled, collected, and
          discharged to a Lawful Point of Discharge.

Information Required:

     5.   Provide additional detail demonstrating the extent of works to the existing driveway crossover in the
          road reserve. The additional detail must be prepared by a suitably qualified person and be preliminary
          in nature, but most be adequate to satisfy the relevant assessable benchmarks.

Response

Please find attached engineering plans at Appendix B which demonstrate that the alterations to the
driveway crossover compliance with AO8.1, AO9, AO21 and corresponding Performance Outcomes of the
Low-Density Housing Code.


Issue – Vegetation

The proposal identifies existing large trees within the road reserve for retention. However, the proposed
adjustment to the driveway crossover is in close proximity to these trees with potential to result in a major
encroachment into the Tree Protection Zone(s) (TPZ). Insufficient information has been provided to
demonstrate that the proposed works will avoid adverse impacts on the structural or ecological integrity of
these trees. These trees contribute significantly to the established streetscape character and local amenity.