132938_FurtherAdviceResponse_2020.09.07 · 132008.1128.04

Our ref: PR132983-1

16. Provide information on the timeline associated with the development of Lot 9 and future stages, with
      reference to how the lot will be managed to prevent weed growth and sediment and erosion measures.


Response

No change is proposed (or required) to the Ecological Management Plan (and approved Environmental
Offsets Management Plan, EOMP) as a result of the proposed amendments to staging. It is still proposed to
undertake the clearing and offset works as described in these documents with the first stage of the
development (i.e. the RAC only as a result of the proposed staging).
We understand Council’s concern in relation to Lot 9 and also want to ensure that it does not sit vacant once
clearing and offset works occur. To ensure this does not occur i.e. to avoid Lot 9 sitting void of any
landscaping for a long period of time and privy to weed growth and erosion, the applicant is willing to accept
a new development condition on the approval. This condition would state that should Lot 9 be left vacant for
3 months or more following on clearing / offset works, the applicant must undertake temporary site
management controls to protect from erosion and weeds. For example, these controls would include:
     Measures to avoid/minimise sedimentation and erosion – installation of erosion control fencing prior to
      vegetation clearing.
     Spreading of mulch across the site following vegetation clearing – mulch from Lot 9 (and Lot 6 if
      necessary) to minimise weed establishment and stabilise the land
     Management of dust (particularly during strong westerlies) through the provision of a water truck
     Weed control (environmentally appropriate chemical control) where necessary at 3 monthly intervals
Based on the above, we envisage a proposed condition as follows:
      X) Stabilisation and Weed Control of Vacant Site
      If construction for the approved development does not commence within 3 months of the
      clearing and offset works required by the development being undertaken, Lot 9 on SP252905
      must be appropriately managed to avoid erosion and assist with weed management in
      accordance with a site management control plan that has been submitted to and approved by
      Council.
      Timing: Within 3 months of clearing and offset works being undertaken.



We look forward to continuing to work with you on this development. In the meantime, if you have any
queries please contact the writer (contact details below) or Penny Cooper on (07) 3539 9714.

Yours sincerely,
for RPS Australia East Pty Ltd




Chiara Towler
Senior Planner
[email protected]
+61 7 3539 9557




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