Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW22 0299 [As Published] · OPW22/0299

               11.    As a general rule, a site is determined to have achieved effective short-term stabilisation if
                      at the time of the final inspection:
                      a.      Methods of stabilisation are:
                              •      appropriate for slopes and slope lengths; and
                              •      are consistent with best practice environmental management practices such as in
                                     the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control or the IECA Manual; and
                      b.      Stormwater runoff from the site is not currently, and is not likely to result in visible
                              evidence of sedimentation or erosion, or lead to water contamination.
                      Retention of Existing Trees
               12.    The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
                      wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
                      operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
                      construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
                      Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
               13.    Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
                      well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
                      Qualified Person
               14.    Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
                      a.      Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to
                              be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three
                              years current experience in the field of landscape design.
                      b.      Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a
                              person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction
                              projects.
                      c.      Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
                              considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
                              protection, hazard identification/mitigation and assessment and either:
                              iii.     International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                              iv.      A Diploma of Arboriculture.
                      d.      Undertaking Fauna site works and calculating compensatory habitat is considered to
                              be a Fauna Spotter Catcher with current certification under the Queensland Parks and
                              Wildlife Service.
                      e.      Preparing certification and managing declared plant pests, is considered to be:
                              v.       an environmental consultant with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the
                                       field of pest plant management.
                      f.      Assessing and certifying soil quality is considered to be an Agronomist or
                              Horticulturalist with three years current experience in soil testing.
                      Landscape Works
               15.    The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges
                      Register where:
                      a.      An inspection revealed that any constructed rehabilitation/landscape works do not
                              comply with the conditions of the Decision Notice, Approved Plans and or Approved
                              Documents
                      b.      Certification is submitted to Council falsely stating that works comply with the approved
                              plans, documents and or conditions of the Decision Notice.


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