Development Application for permit to damage vegetation - OPW13/0122

Covering letter Re_gording Application for Removal of Two Trees

I am submitting the appropriate forms & supporting documentation for
Council’s approval for the removal of two (2)trees.

I am a resident of Elandra, an apartment complex located at 6 Serenity
Close Noosa Heads, which includes a conservation area that is
parallel to Noosa Inlet (asshown on attached map). Whilst I am
making a personal application I am also making representations on
behalf of many other owners.

We are seeking Council approval for the removal of two trees, as
shown on the map. Council has previously given Elandra approval for
removal of certain vegetation as it posed a potential fire risk to the
building. Although these trees were not identified as an immediate fire
threat, recently their growth has expanded to such an extent that they
are a risk. Both trees are also now leaning at a precarious angle which

when they fall will destroy fencing & other vegetation. One of the trees
(has 2 main trunks) is located within a metre to the fence line & close
to Elandra infrastructure, which will cause significant & costly damage
when it falls.

This application is made now because residents are concerned about
falling trees in the area (this species in particular) as a result of
considerable rainfall & shallow root systems. These trees are within 1
metre of the ground floor residents exclusive use ar~as, which are
regularly used by young children. We do not want to see any tragic
situation occur. Their increasing close proximity to the building also
provides a potential fire risk.

The cost of removal of the trees will be met by the Elandra Body
Corporate. I appreciate your consideration & if you wish to discuss this
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with me feel free to call on 0459290018.

Yours sincerely


             ~
Graham R Smith
7 February 2013