Information response

metres from the front boundary with each unit having a private access to Serenity
Close. The pools and pathway result in a minimal landscape setback to Serenity
Close and no opportunities for the retention of vegetation. This presentation is not
consistent with the character or amenity of the area and is not supported.

Information Required
11. Submit amended plans detailing:

11.1. Removal of the rapid infiltration swale from the front 6 metre setback to
Serenity Close

11.2. Removal of the individual pathways from Villas 1 to 15 to Serenity Close

11.3. An increased vegetated landscape setback to Serenity Close. The plan is
to detail the retention of existing vegetation along Serenity Close.

11.4. A dense landscape buffer to the north eastern corner of the site and
Banksia Avenue including retention of existing vegetation.

Response:

Additional tree survey was conducted in 2023 along the six (6) metre setback of
the site along Serenity Close. The architectural plans for the proposed change have
been amended to address points 11.1 - 11.4 (Refer to Richards and Spence
Architects, Drawing No. SD-A-01-01-G - SD-A-01-07-G, Rev. J, 5 July 2023).

Consequential changes to the Arborist Report and Vegetation Management Plan
(VMP) (Litoria Consulting, Issue A, 7 October 2022) (encl.) can be conditioned as
part of a development permit and submitted as part of a subsequent operational
works application to Council.

Issue - Vegetation Removal

The arborists report has not been fully reviewed and a further request may be
forthcoming when it has been reviewed.

Information Required

16. Further information is to be provided regarding the existing vegetation along
Serenity Close and Banksia Avenue and opportunities for retention.

17. Concerns are raised as to whether the existing trees located near at the entrance
to the basement are able to be retained with the excavation proposed. Further
detailed plans are to be provided demonstrating the proposed levels and cut
required for the driveway and tree location.

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