08/1787 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.1787

2.14. Detail sections indicating the treatment and works along the northern boundary to
Main Beach.

Response: Drawing no.’s sk6002 & sk6003 provide cross sections detailing the works/relationship
between the northern site boundary and Main Beach. These sections demonstrate that the proposal will
integrate with the existing adjoining ground level.

2.15. Detail sections through the side boundaries.

Response: Drawing no.’s sk6000 — sk6002 provide sections through the side boundaries.

2.16. Asection through the proposed planter beam.

Response: Drawing no. sk6000 provides a section through the proposed landscape pergola planters.

2.17. A drawing demonstrating the natural ventilation (through flow) capabilities of the
accommodation units.

Response: Drawing no. sk6005 shows the natural ventilation capabilities of the units.

Vegetation & Landscaping

3. A vegetation survey of the mature trees along the Hastings Street frontage of the site.

Response; A vegetation survey of the mature trees has been undertaken and was included in the ;

Landscape Design’ Rationale and. Vegetation Report prepared by Landgraphics dated October 2008
submitted at application lodgement.-

4. The mature trees along the Hastings Street frontage form a significant part of the
existing Hastings Street streetscape. In particular, the grouping of a Cupaniopsis
anacardioides, a Euroschinus falcatus and an Alectryon coriaceous at the frontage to Lot
12 RP908660 and the two further Callitris columellaris on the site are substantial shade
and/or character trees. As such, their removal conflicts with outcomes sought by the
Landscaping Code. Please provide grounds for why these trees cannot be retained in the
development, including an arborist's report where appropriate.

Response: An Arboricultural Report addressing the existing vegetation along Hastings Street has been
prepared by Leaf & Limb Horticultural Consultancy and is attached in Appendix C. This report concludes
that given the impacts on the site from the proposed development and its construction, there is no way
to retain the trees identified by Council in a long term healthy and structurally sound condition. This
report together with the amended Landscape Concept plan (attached in Appendix 0) propose an
approach for new tree planting to provide optimum planting ability to ensure best conditions for tree
growth can be achieved. This will enable the establishment of replacement streetscape planting and
character consistent with the intent of the Landscaping Code.

5. The design of the Hastings Street frontage to the site, in particular the inclusion of the
planter box beams and vergolas, does not allow for substantial plantings to replace the
significant trees proposed to be removed. Please amend the design to provide garden

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