23117 DA COMPILED Decision Notice [As Published] · 132002.220609.3

NOOSA COUNCIL IDAS Development Application Decision Notice                                                          6


25.      Burning off is not considered an acceptable means of disposal and is not to take place.

26.      During construction, the boundaries of areas of retained and protected vegetation shall be clearly marked
         for the purpose of preventing access into these areas thereby protecting the vegetation and habitat
         values.

27.      All underground services, drainage, footpaths, bikepaths, roads and other site works shall be located to
         minimize adverse impacts on retained vegetation, particularly their root system.

28.      Vegetation and individual trees retained in the development area shall be healthy and vigorous with an
         expected life span of at least 50 years. A risk assessment by a qualified arborist shall be undertaken on
         all individual trees and stands of vegetation to be retained within the development area. An arborist’s
         written report shall be included in the relevant Operational Works applications.

29.      Prior to the commencement of any works on site a photographic survey of the existing vegetation within
         the escarpment area (the area of the site zoned Non-Urban) shall be undertaken and submitted to
         Council. Following the completion of all ecological restoration works a further photographic survey shall be
         undertaken annually and submitted to Council as evidence of the vegetation that is to be protected on
         site.
         Koalas and Koala Habitat Protection

30.      Koalas and their habitat require special protection and particular consideration shall be given to:

         30.1. The protection and restoration of koala habitat, habitat linkages and corridors on the site as shown
               on Figure 7 by Environmental Science and Services, dated October 2003.

         30.2. The protection and restoration of existing and new vegetation to facilitate Koala movement
               throughout the entire site.

         30.3. The protection of Koalas during the construction and operation phases of the development.

         30.4. The planting of additional koala food and habitat tree species as part of the landscaping in the
               development area.

31.      Known Koala habitat trees within development precincts shall be protected unless specific approval exists
         for their removal or lopping, or their removal or lopping would be necessary as a result of approved
         operational or building works.

32.      Rehabilitation/re-establishment of the Koala habitat and habitat links shown in Figure 7 by Environment
         Science & Services dated October 2003 within the site shall be given priority in the Ecological Restoration
         Plan and the landscaping plans for the development area of the site.

33.      All swimming pools provided for by any development shall have a rope installed to allow Koalas to exit the
         pool.
         Glossy Black Cockatoos and their protection

34.      Glossy Black Cockatoos and their habitats require special protection and particular consideration shall be
         given to:

         34.1. The protection and restoration of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat on the site.

         34.2. The protection of Glossy Black Cockatoos during the construction and operation phases of the
               development.

         34.3. The planting of additional Glossy Black Cockatoo food and habitat tree species as part of the
               landscaping in the development precincts.

         34.4. Rehabilitation/re-establishment of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat within the development precincts
               shall be given priority in the Landscape Master Plan.

         34.5. Nesting boxes for cockatoos shall be installed on trees.




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