Volume 2 - Code Responses · 132006.823

                   COLUMN 1                                              COLUMN 2                                            ASSESSMENT
             SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                           PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
                                                                                                            Revegetation of the drainage line has commenced
                                                                                                            and the drainage line is included within an
                                                                                                            environmental covenant on title. The walkway
                                                                                                            which was included in the CAS development will
                                                                                                            now not be located in the centre of the proposed
                                                                                                            development
                                                                                                            A 10m buffer has been protected along the
                                                                                                            drainage line ensuring its protection. All buildings
                                                                                                            and areas cut/fill have been set back from the
                                                                                                            drainage line in accordance with the buffer.
                                                                                                            Extensive weed management (including removal of
                                                                                                            listed weed species and undesirable plants) and
                                                                                                            rehabilitation of hillside park areas adjacent to
                                                                                                            Viridian Stage 3 has significantly enhanced
                                                                                                            biodiversity.

                                                                                                            The pathway constructed through the Viridian site
                                                                                                            and up to Noosa Hill lookout, maintains
                                                                                                            connectivity of open space areas.
Road reserves
O23                                                    S23.1                                                Not applicable.
Landscaping within road reserves                       A minimum of 1 street tree is provided per lot or    No landscaping is proposed within road reserves.
a) enhances the streetscape quality and natural        every 8m of frontage, whichever is the greater;
   landscape character of the area;                    AND
b) provides buffering to adjoining uses;
c) maintains the functionality of the road reserve     S23.2
   for vehicles, pedestrian and bicycles, including    Where vehicles are parked parallel to the kerb,
   providing adequate allowance for pedestrians to     landscaping is setback a minimum of 500mm from
   use the verge;                                      the back of the kerb to allow adequate access (see
d) provides for the retention of existing tall trees   Figure 14-27);
   and remnant native vegetation;                      AND
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                                                                                                                                              Viridian Noosa Project
                                                                                                                                              Viridian Stage 3

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