Minor Change Report OPW16 0303 02 (As Published) · OPW16/0303.02

               achieve an adequate vegetated screen to buffer the acoustic fence in some sections. Additional
               species, including a selection of small trees and large shrubs are recommended to enhance visual
               amenity and natural landscape of the area and reduce the visual impact of the acoustic fence, in
               accordance with condition 2 of OPW16/0303, the higher order approval MCU15/0111 and Noosa
               Landscaping Code (9.4.5, Noosa Plan 2020).
               The proposed landscape plans have been marked up to ensure an adequate species mix and
               buffer planting to including large shrubs or trees at 1.5m centre intervals along Elm Street frontage
               (from lots 17-146, 204, 205 and 212). The species selection recommended by Council (as
               annotated on the revised landscape plans – drawing no. 213-001-CD003) are consistent with
               recommendations in the arborist report.
               It is recommended that an additional Condition 24 to be included in the approval to require a
               prestart meeting to ensure final species selection and placement are satisfactory to address
               matters outlined above.


               Condition 3
               2.     Elm Street Frontage landscape works between, and including, lots 17 to 65 must be in
                      accordance with permit approval conditions for operational works (civil) Council File
                      OPW16/0203 including plans:

                         TP-03              A       Elm Street Landscape Plan Stage 2- Part A Undated
                                                    as annotated by Council
                                                    Prepared by Hamilton Landscape Architects

                         TP-04              A       Elm Street Landscape Plan Stage 2- Part B Undated
                                                    as annotated by Council
                                                    Prepared by Hamilton Landscape Architects

                         TP-05              A       Elm Street Landscape Plan Stage 2- Part C Undated
                                                    as annotated by Council
                                                    Prepared by Hamilton Landscape Architects


               Applicant’s Request
               The applicant seeks to amend the condition to update the Elm Street landscaping plans with new
               plans to reflect current conditions and include a new arborist report as the approved document, as
               per rationale given for condition 1.


               Assessment of Request
               It is considered reasonable to accept the findings of the arborist report and civil works required and
               support the change in landscaping plans in principle. However, it is considered additional small
               tree and large shrub plantings should be required to ensure adequate screening of the fence along
               Elm Street. The proposed landscaping plans are generally acceptable and any non-compliant
               elements have been marked-up by Council to provide the required landscaping buffer to the Elm
               Street frontage, to achieve no gaps greater than 1.5m, between trees/large shrubs or as agreed to
               by Council.




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