MCU14/0106 & OPW15/0001 Town Planning Report & Appendix A Code Compliance

                                                                                                                                                                                   Town Planning Report
                                                                                                    28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville and parts of the road reserves of Hofmann Drive and Walter Hay Drive



 Specific Outcome                                          Probable Solution                                                         Response
          a) retains and enhances the existing                                                                                       will also assist in preserving the integrity of the existing drainage
          riparian vegetation including understorey;                                                                                 lines and minimising ongoing disturbance.
          and
          b) rehabilitates and revegetates degraded
          riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off
          and provide for native wildlife habitat; and
          c) avoids slashing and turfing of
          watercourse edges and drainage lines; and
          d) avoids engineering design solutions,
          such as concrete drains; and
          e) use natural materials in the construction
          of boardwalks, bridges and similar
          structures to blend with the natural
          environment.
 Wildlife habitat protection

 O25      Landscaping retains and enhances habitats       S25.1    For Koala Habitat Areas shown in Schedule 7—                      R25.1 Will Comply
          and corridors for native wildlife by—                    a) a minimum of 70% of tree species planted on the premises       Refer to Appendix C – Landscape Concept for detailed intent
          a) replicating adjacent remnant vegetation,              are koala food trees listed in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and        descriptions.
          including understorey vegetation;                        Guidelines; and
          b) siting landscaped areas to complement                 b) where koala access is impeded by a fence or retaining
          and enhance existing vegetation;                         wall—
          c) retaining old trees (including dead trees)            i climbing poles are erected at regular intervals along the
          with hollows for local native fauna habitat;             structure at an approximate 45 degree angle on either side of
          and                                                      the structure;
          d) creating or enhancing vegetation                      ii plant vegetation within close proximity (branches touching)
          linkages between existing habitats;                      on either side of the fence to provide a natural ladder; and
          e) minimising adverse effects to koalas by               iii install panels or planks horizontally along the top of the
          planting and retaining appropriate tree                  fence to provide a walkway, where appropriate; and
          species and facilitating koala movement in               c) choose fence materials, such as a timber post-and-rail or
          koala habitat area.                                      chain wire, that a koala can easily grip and climb or leave a
                                                                   minimum 300mm gap between ground level and the first rail
                                                                   or strand of any fence; and
                                                                   d) where there is a swimming pool in the landscape design
                                                                   likely to be accessible to koalas, a rope is provided to enable
                                                                   koalas to climb out of the pool;
                                                                   AND
                                                          S25.2    Vegetation of local origin is retained and replanted in areas     R25.2 Will Comply
                                                                   indicated in Schedule 5 on Map 4 - Open Space Networks.
 Water management

 O26      Landscaping works promote the effective         S26.1    The infiltration and conservation of water is optimised           R26.1 Will Comply
          use of water through appropriate plant                   through—




December 2014                                                                              Cardno HRP                                                                                              A87