08/1128 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.1128

LandGraphics Landscape Architects

Principal: Robert J. Burrell B.Sc. G.D.LA. AA.LL.A. A.U.D.LA.
Studio Location: 104 Camp Flat Road, Bli Bli, Qld 4560
Correspondence: P.O. Box 18 Maroochydore 4558 Qld. Australia
Telephone (07) 5450 8088 Facsimile (07) 5450 8077

Email: anthony@!andgraphics.com.au

 

LAND GRAPHICS

29 September 2008

Attn: Tracy Jones

Sunshine Coast Regional Council
PO Box 141

TEWANTIN Q 4565

Dear Tracy

RE: APPLICATION NO:2008/1128. MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR MULTIPLE
HOUSING TYPE 2 RETIREMENT & SPECIAL NEEDS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE 2 MEDICAL & WELLBEING 1 HEALTH — 2 GRASSTREE COURT, SUNRISE
BEACH

| refer to items 21 and 22 of Councils Information Request for the abovementioned
development dated 11 August. We have considered Council request and provide the
following information in regard to bushfire mitigation for the proposed development.
This response should be read in conjunction with the submitted plans and the Bushfire
Assessment Report Issue 8 prepared for the development by LandGraphics.

Item 21- Mapping of Bushfire Mitigation Measures

Please find attached a map of the development which illustrates the locations of the
various bushfire mitigation measures that can be illustrated spatially.

Item 22 — Standard of Fire Trails
Fire trails on the development should be constructed to the following standard:

A minimum carriageway width of 4m;
At least one passing bay along each section of trail with a minimum width of
6m;
e Is made of regularly mowed turf or material which is trafficable by 4wd vehicles
at all times;
Crossfall is not more than 10 degrees;
Maximum grade is 10 degrees;
All corners allow for turning of a medium rigid vehicle; and
The trails are unobstructed by landscaping including a minimum vertical
clearance of 4m to any over-hanging obstructions such as tree branches.