REC14/0007 & OPW14/0253 Report

Land Surveying Dynamics                                                              June 2014



                                SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                              PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                      COMMENTS
                                                                                 f) planting microphytes along driveways to absorb
                                                                                 hydrocarbons; and
                                                                                 g) using surface and subsurface drainage swales.

          Soil stability                                                         No solution provided                                     Complies.
          O27 Landscaping works are design and sited to ensure the                                                                        Please refer to Geotechnical Report in
          stability of soils and minimise sediment and erosion activity,                                                                  Appendix E.
          particularly on steep slopes and in landslide hazard areas,
          making use of soft landscaping rather than hard landscaping
          solutions wherever possible.

          Carparking areas
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          Off street carparks                                                    S28.1 One advanced canopy tree (a minimum of             Not Applicable.
          O28 Landscaping of carparking areas is designed to—                    100 litres pot size) is provided—
          a) reduced the visual impact of the development;                       a) in towns and villages, shopping centres or
          b) provide for advanced canopy trees to shade vehicles and to          commercial areas— for every 4 carparking spaces;
          reduce reflected radiation;                                            or
          c) ensure canopy trees are protected from vehicle damage by            b) otherwise—for every 6 carparking spaces;
          providing adequate sized garden beds;
          d) maximise opportunities for infiltration of rainwater on-site; and   AND
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          e) minimise contaminated runoff entering the stormwater system         S28.2 A minimum area of 5m is provided around
          and watercourse.                                                       each canopy tree, which is mulched and treated;
                                                                                 AND
                                                                                 S28.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather
                                                                                 than using individual, evenly spaced trees and
                                                                                 scrubs;
                                                                                 AND
                                                                                 S28.4 Semi-pervious pavement surfaces are used,
                                                                                 such as grass cell paving, to increase infiltration of
                                                                                 rainwater and minimise contaminated runoff,
                                                                                 including hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater
                                                                                 system and watercourses;
                                                                                 AND
                                                                                 S28.5 Runoff from carparking areas is directed to
                                                                                 landscaped areas to minimise contaminate runoff,
                                                                                 including hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater
                                                                                 system and watercourses;
                                                                                 AND




Reconfiguring of a Lot – Three (3) into Four (4) Lots
8 Stevens Street, Sunshine Beach
RPD: Lots 675 and 697 on RP48111 and Lot 676 on SP125656                                                 48