2014-12-09 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                             9 DECEMBER 2014


Biodiversity Overlay (Riparian Buffer Area)
A small portion of the proposed new road and the bio retention basins are within the mapped
Riparian Buffer Area. The code seeks that vegetation of local origin within these areas is
conserved to ensure its ongoing contribution to the natural resources by avoiding edge effects
and incompatible uses in the riparian zone.
The development will require clearing approximately 3 existing native trees within the mapped
buffer area. The clearing is required to accommodate the bio retention basin, which is designed
to treat the water from the development site. This infrastructure is located above the 1%AEP
flood line and is more than 15m from the top of the existing waterway bank.
The location of the basin within this mapped buffer does not conflict with the outcomes of the
code, as there is opportunity for substantial revegetation and rehabilitation of the existing
waterway and associated ecosystem.


4.   CONSULTATION


4.1. IDAS Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the State Assessment Referral Agency (SARA) in relation to the
following concurrence matter:
Department of Transport & Main Roads
The Department is a concurrence agency for development adjoining a Main Road (Elm Street)
and near a railway corridor. The State Assessment Referral Agency responded on the 14 May
2014, requiring conditions be imposed on any development permit, including:
   The erection of a 2.5m noise barrier between the houses and Elm Street in accordance
     with the Renzo Tonin Ron Rumble Acoustic Consultants study; and
   No vehicular access permitted between the subject site and Pearsons Rd/Elm Street.


4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to Unitywater and the following specialists:
   Coordinator Engineering.
   Principal Strategic Planner.
   Community Development Coordinator.
   Senior Ecologist.
   External Flood Specialist.


4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009. 10 properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a
summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.




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