2022-07-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       12 JULY 2022


The existing vegetation in the road reserve between the proposed fence along the road boundary
of Lot 22 P9315 and the kerbside must be assessed by a qualified person* and retained in
accordance with the approved landscape plans, and protected where possible
Assessment of Representation
Following receipt of the revised landscaping plan and arborist report, it is agreed that Condition 23
is removed as the findings of the report state that all trees in the road reserve are suitable for
retention. In addition to the requested amendments to Condition 24 above, the following
amendments are recommended to ensure the trees are not removed from the road reserve without
approval from Council, and for clarity, it is recommended that Conditions 24 and 25 are merged as
follows:
24.   The existing vegetation in the road reserve is to be retained and managed as per the findings
      and recommendations of the Arborist Report prepared by Arboriculture Contractors Australia
      Pty Ltd, dated 27 April 2022. A qualified person* must be present if works are occurring within
      the Tree Protection Zone.
      Should one of the mature trees be removed, reasonable grounds must be given by the
      qualified person*, and substituted with additional Baeckea virgata or Banksia integrifolia with
      a minimum pot size of 100L or greater.
Condition 26
A minimum of one (1) street tree with a minimum pot size of 100L is to be provided along the
frontage of the lot, setback at least 1 metre from the kerb in the road reserve verge, and are of a
species that do not impact on services.
Applicant’s Representation
In accordance with the recently prepared Arborist Report for the site, all mature trees in the front
verge are considered to be in good health and recommended for retention.
The retention of this vegetation is also captured through Condition 25 (where possible) and
therefore, Condition 26 is considered superfluous. The retention of the existing vegetation is also
considered an appropriate means of maintaining the current streetscape without the need for an
additional street tree. The widening of the footpath as required by Condition 33, together with the
requirement to retain existing vegetation (Condition 25), precludes the ability to provide an
additional street tree. Accordingly, it is requested that this condition be deleted.
Assessment of Representation
It is agreed that this condition may be deleted given the retention of existing vegetation in the road
reserve.
Condition 27
A revised Landscaping Plan relative to plan numbered, 1622_L01-01_03 & 1622_L03-01_03, and
findings specific to Conditions 24 and 25 are to be provided for approval. The revised plan is clearly
identify the vegetation within the front boundary setback and road reserve which are to be retained
and supplementary plantings.
Applicant’s Representation
The subject landscape plans have been amended in accordance with the recommendations of an
Arborist report and general intent of Conditions 24 and 25 of the Preliminary Approval. Accordingly,
it is requested that Council review and approve the revised set of landscape plans, as provided
(and captured by Condition 1) and delete the condition.
Assessment of Representation
Condition 27 can be removed as the revised Landscape Plan adequately includes the landscaping
requirements. The Arborist Report and the revised Landscape Plan can be included as an
approved document.


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