Information Request OPW22 0150

Officer: 	Daniel Epps
Direct Telephone: 	07 53296223
Our Reference:	OPW22/0150
Your Reference:	20220587
17 June 2022
SP Dautel
C/- Adapt Town Planning
PO Box 7618
SIPPY DOWNS   QLD  4556
[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Information Request
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that Council requires further information to satisfactorily assess the proposal.
application details
Application No.	OPW22/0150
Street Address:	25 Dwyer St Sunshine Beach Qld 4567
Real Property Description:	Lot 225 RP 48111
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
INFORMATION REQUIRED
The information requested is set out below:
Issue
Outcomes of the Landscaping Works Code is that the ‘development retains, reinforces and enhances existing vegetation where practicable and natural landscape features of the site, streetscape and locality’ and ‘development relies on the retention of existing natural vegetation and natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and cultural values’. Performance Outcome PO2 requires the Site Layout and Building and Landscape Design maximises the retention of large canopy trees. Council does not support the removal of the two Bloodwood trees located within Council road reserve.
Information Required
Amend the plans to allow for the retention of the two Bloodwood trees identified for removal.
Provide an Arborist report identifying the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) and mitigation measures to ensure the two Bloodwoods are protected and roots are not impacts.
Issue
Considering Council are not supportive of the removal of the existing Bloodwood trees, the location proposed crossover and driveway will also not be supported.
Information Required
Provide an amended plan demonstrating a suitable location and design of the proposed crossover and driveway as to ensure the existing Bloodwood street trees remain undamaged. The amended plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) and include, but not be limited to:
a design generally in accordance with RS-049, RS-050 and any associated addendum;
levels and grades of the proposed crossover and driveway;
a longitudinal section extending from the centreline of the road formation in Dwyer Street to the garage pad level; and
demonstrate that a B99 vehicle (as described by AUSTROADS) will not bottom out or scape while entering/exiting the proposed crossover and driveway.
Issue
The submitted documentation indicates that the applicant proposes to construct a driveway crossover within the road reserve, in which a minor cut will be required. Council have concerns regarding the impact the cut will have on the natural surface and the potential creation of trip hazards within the road reserve.
Information Required
Provide an amended plan that demonstrates how trip hazards will be eliminated within the road reserve due to the construction of the proposed driveway crossover. Please note that Council is unlikely to support private retaining structures within the road reserve. The amended plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) and include, but not be limited to:
the full extent of the transition to the adjoining areas of verge.
due date for response to information request
The due date for providing the requested information is 19 September 2022. Email your response to [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to this information request in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of your application.
other details
You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number above.

Yours faithfully,

Daniel Epps
Graduate Development Engineer

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