2022-07-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       12 JULY 2022


Condition 15
Any street fencing must be set back an average of 1 metre from the front property boundary. Any
fencing on the front boundary must not exceed a maximum height of 1.8m.
Applicant’s Representation
To enable greater flexibility and to facilitate the preservation of the existing trees and landscaping
at the front of the site, it is requested that Condition 15 be amended as follows:
Any street fencing must be set back an average of at least 1 metre from the front property
boundary. Any fencing on the front boundary must not exceed a maximum height of 1.8m.
Assessment of Representation
It is agreed to change the wording to include ‘at least’ as it does not change the intent of the
condition to ensure that fencing is setback 1 metre at a minimum.
Condition 16
The area of land between the fence and the front property boundary must be densely landscaped
to screen any fencing from the street.
Applicant’s Representation
In consultation with the architect, it is considered impractical to completely screen all fencing when
viewed from the street. Accordingly, we request Condition 16 be amended to include the word
obscured, as outlined below:
The area of land between the fence and the front property boundary must be densely landscaped
to screen obscure any fencing from the street.
Assessment of Representation
It is understandable that there will be elements of the fence that need to be visible such as a
letterbox, or signage. It is agreed to change the wording of condition 16 as per the applicant’s
representations.
Condition 22
All landscape works must be maintained generally in accordance with the approved design for the
life of the development.
Applicant’s Representation
This condition includes the same wording and intent as Condition 21, as such, it is requested that
Condition 22 be deleted.
Assessment of Representation
Both landscaping conditions 21 and 22 are similar and work towards achieving the same outcome.
Therefore condition 22 may be deleted.
Condition 23
All mature trees within the road reserve must be retained in accordance with the approved
landscape plan unless prior written authorisation from Council is gained for removal.
Condition 24
The existing vegetation between the proposed fence along the road boundary of Lot 22 P9315 and
the kerbside must be assessed by a qualified person* and retained, and protected where possible.
Applicant’s Representation
Condition 23 appears to be a repetition of Condition 24. Accordingly, it is requested that Condition
23 be removed. The vegetation across the front of the site has been assessed by an Arborist.
(refer to Appendix E). The Arborist report recommends that all the mature trees in the front verge
be retained where possible. In light of this, it is requested that Condition 24 be amended as follows:

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