2014-09-16 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               16 September 2014


      f.   Landscaping must not encroach onto kerb and channel, footpaths, pedestrian or
           vehicular / circulation areas.
      g.   Landscaping must not restrict access to service meters.
27.   Landscaping of Road Reserves - The following requirements apply to landscaping
      within road reserves:
      a.   Permanent ornamental lighting must not be installed within road reserve.
      b.   Permanent irrigation must not be installed on road reserve.
      c.   Vegetation must not be subjected to any hedging maintenance regime and must
           be allowed to grow to its natural form.
28.   Turf (verge): The applicant must ensure turf is in accordance with the following:
      a.   Turf species to be sustainable for local and design conditions without requiring
           irrigation.
      b.   Turf is easily accessible and navigable by ride-on mowers with cutting decks of
           2.1 metres wide.
      c.   Be free of rocks and debris.
      d.   Turf is rolled and joined smoothly and level with adjoining surfaces.
      e.   Turf is pest, weed and disease free.
      Following Construction
29.   Ongoing maintenance: The site must be maintained to aesthetically compliment the
      surrounding local area for the life of the development. The maintenance must include:
      a.   Regular mowing, weeding and fertilising of turf verge.
      b.   Replenishing of mulch to 100mm depth, fertilising and aeration of landscape
           areas.
      c.   Cleaning of all external surfaces including prompt removal of graffiti.
      d.   Replacement of dead or poorly performing plants.
      e.   Inspection and assessment of all vegetation such that it does not adversely
           affect adjoining property or pedestrians.
      f.   Remedial action if any vegetation poses a health or safety risk to site users or
           adjoining property.
      Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and
      assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
UNITYWATER
      During Construction
30.   Water meters must be installed to each lot of the development in accordance with
      Unitywater requirements and SEQ Standard Drawings.
31.   Electrical pillars must be located on alternative boundaries to water meters.
32.   A minimum horizontal clearance of 1.0 metre must be maintained between stormwater
      pipes greater than 225mm diameter and Unitywater water supply or sewerage
      infrastructure.
33.   Stormwater filtration/retention systems and gross pollutant traps must maintain a
      minimum of 1.5 metres horizontal clearance from a sewerage main or sewer house
      connection point.



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