OpWorks Delegated Authority Report Appendix OPW17/0051

1.	APPLICATION DETAILS

Application No:	OPW17/0051
Street Address:	41 Seaview Tce SUNSHINE BEACH  QLD  4567
Real Property Description:	Lot 52 RP 81810
Planning Scheme:	The Noosa Plan (28 October 2016)

2.	DECISION DETAILS

The following type of approval has been issued:

Development Permit for Operational Work - Earthworks, Landscaping, Vehicle Crossover

3.	RELEVANT PERIOD OF APPROVAL

The relevant period for this development approval is 2 years starting the day that this development approval takes effect.

4.	ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS

APPROVED PLANS
Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No.	Rev.	Plan/Document Name	Date
SK1	C	Lower Floor Concept Plan prepared by Inertia	As submitted to Council on 21 June 2017
SK2	A	Upper Floor Concept Plan prepared by Inertia as annotated by Council	As submitted to Council on 16 June 2017
SK3	A	Retaining Wall Details prepared by Inertia	As submitted to Council on 16 June 2017
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
All parts of the retaining walls including any associated foundations or footings must be wholly contained within the subject site.
Suitable fall protection fencing must be provided on the retaining wall. The type and extent of fencing must be as directed by the supervising RPEQ. Plans of the fencing must be provided to Council at the pre-start meeting.
The works must be constructed so as not to redirect or concentrate stormwater runoff onto neighbouring properties
The new vehicle crossover must be constructed in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings RS-049 and RS-050.
The existing vehicle access to Seaview Terrace must be completely removed and the area reinstated at the completion of the works. The kerb, footpath and verge area must be reinstated to match the existing footpath and/or verge treatments. Grassed verge areas to be reinstated must be provided with 100 mm topsoil and grass seed or turf, and must be maintained by the developer until established.
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Engineering
A site control and/or compliance bond of $5000 is to be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting. The pre-start meeting will only be held once Council's Construction Engineering Officer has confirmation that the bond monies have been received by Council.
The bond will be refunded less any costs incurred by Council in ensuring compliance with these conditions or any additional inspections incurred for substandard work or work undertaken not in accordance with this permit.
All necessary approvals from external service providers (eg Unitywater) and external parties on which the development works are proposed have been obtained and a copy supplied to Council.
Copies of the approved plans, duly signed by the consultant Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) must be provided to Council’s Engineering Officer Construction at the “pre start” meeting
A condition report including photographs of the frontage of the site must be completed and submitted to council at the prestart meeting / prior to any works commencing.
Certificates demonstrating currency of public liability insurance and works insurance covering the works must be submitted to Council at the prestart meeting.
Council must be contacted at least 5 working days prior to any works commencing to organise a prestart. The contact number to arrange a pre-start meeting is 5329 6245. The pre-start meeting must include the relevant parties for the following aspects of the works:
Civil engineering works;
Landscape works;
Other relevant parties
A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting and must specifically address the following:
Traffic Management during all aspects of the construct phase including:
A Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic control measures prior to construction
Maintenance of safe pedestrian access across the frontage of the site both during daily construction and after daily construction has ceased
Proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the development
Adequate parking arrangements for construction workers
No queuing of trucks is permitted on residential streets, especially prior to 7.00am. Further parked trucks must have engines turned off
Maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the construction site through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control measures
Works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective durations
Establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining owners, emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed construction times, impacts on traffic and services and other relevant issues
identification of complaint management procedures including:
contact details for the on-site manager
dispute resolution procedures
For haulage operations involving significant volumes of fill material or excavated material being transported onto or off the site: details on the location of external fill sites/sources, the haulage route, type of vehicle to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage.  NB any damage to the existing road system as a result of haulage operations shall be fully repaired at the applicant’s expense
Any changes to the details associated with the supervising RPEQ or Principal Contractor during construction, must be notified to council in writing within five business days of the change occurring.
Any conflict between the development and an existing or proposed service must be referred to the relevant service authority for determination prior to commencement of works.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Engineering
The developer must meet any costs to repair damage to any Council asset during construction, where damage is a result of the development works. Damage to assets must be repaired immediately where it creates a hazard to the community. In circumstances where the damage does not create a hazard to the community, it must be repaired immediately on completion of the works associated with the development.
All works must be supervised by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) who is independent of the Developer and Principal Contractor, and they must certify that all works conform to the Operational Works permit. Where municipal works are involved, such confirmation must be submitted for the respective hold points prior to any site inspection by Council Officers.
All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
The approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice
All relevant Noosa Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard specifications and guidelines
The latest version of the Healthy Waterways document “Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland” for all water quality devices to be constructed on site
Works within Road Reserve/Reinstatement
Safe pedestrian access on all streets in the vicinity of the development must be maintained at all times. Should footpath/road closures be necessary to carry out construction works, Council’s Engineering Officer must be notified prior to the proposed closure and all requirements complied with.
All frontage works must match neatly with existing road and verge/footpath features. Additional works beyond the frontage may be required to provide an acceptable transition to existing road and verge/footpath profiles.
The verge is to be modified such that the maximum crossfall for the verge is 5%
Electrical conduits or other services proposed to be installed within existing and proposed road reserves under existing sealed carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed driveways or significant vegetation must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted, unless specifically approved by Council.
Site Access and Driveways
The following must be complied with during the construction of the required crossover/driveway:
The driveway surfacing must consist of either an approved hot mixed asphaltic concrete or patterned/plain concrete.
The driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff onto neighbouring properties
Underground service conduits for water supply, electricity and any other services must be provided as part of the access driveway
Where there is an existing pedestrian path, a matching crossfall must be provided for the driveway on the alignment of the path, for the full width of the path
The property access must be located a minimum of 1m clear of existing power poles, streetlights or other signage. The developer is responsible for any necessary relocation of existing services to provide this clearance and must contact the relevant service authorities and comply with their requirements in relation to these works.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
All earthworks shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level 1’ as defined in Appendix B. Test results as required by AS 3798, and a certificate of quality and uniformity of fill shall be provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to Council signing the Plan of Survey.
Fall protection must be provided to retaining walls that are over 1m high.
Slope and batters are a maximum grade of:
1 in 6 where in proximity to waterbodies
1 in 4 for grassed areas.
1 in 3 for planted areas
1 in 2 for combined structural engineering and planting solutions.
Stormwater Drainage
Appropriate scour protection must be provided at the outlet of all stormwater pipes including temporary outlets.
Works associated with this permit must not adversely impact on the existing drainage conditions on other properties (eg by blocking or interfering with natural overland flows).
Environment
Prescribed Water Contaminants (as defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994) must not be released from the site or to waters within the site, or be likely to be released should rainfall occur, unless all reasonable and practicable measures are taken to prevent or minimise the release and concentration of contamination.
Erosion and sediment control measures must be installed and maintained to minimise erosion on the site and to minimise the export of sediment and associated pollutants from the site. The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with current best practice standards (refer to advisory notes).
Clearing of Vegetation
Prior to felling or pruning, all trees are to be inspected for wildlife (i.e. koalas, possums, birds’ nests etc). If wildlife is present, the tree must not be felled or pruned until the wildlife has left the tree or has been removed by a licensed spotter/catcher.
Vegetation removal or pruning must be undertaken in a manner that avoids damaging surrounding vegetation and habitat
Landscaping
Landscape works must be completed in accordance with this Decision Notice and include:
Suitable soil for landscaping to provide for healthy and sustained site specific vegetation performance.
Installation of turf to Surfside Court road reserve and all disturbed, undeveloped surfaces in the road reserve impacted by the works and maintained in good order for the life of the development.
Installation of Street trees in the Surfside Court road reserve that includes:
Two Banksia integrifolia in a minimum size of 45 L or other species as approved by Council.
One Cupaniopsis anacardioides in a minimum size of 45 L other species as approved by Council.
Provision of 100mm deep mulch collar to the root ball area
Planted and staked in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines
Where damage occurs to any Council asset as a result of the development works, it must be repaired immediately where it creates a hazard that presents risk to person or property. Other damage must be repaired prior to completion of works.
Damage to Services and Assets
Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately; or
where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
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.
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
Certification
Upon completion of the work a certificate must be issued by an RPEQ certifying that the works have been constructed in accordance with the Operational Works permit.
Bonds
Bonds must:
meet the requirements of council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy for performance and uncompleted works.
be calculated using a schedule of works and relevant bond equation
include GST
have approval of the bond calculations and amount from Council prior to lodgement
be lodged with Council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements have been met.
As Constructed Plans (Council)
Prior to acceptance of civil works to become Council assets “On Maintenance”, the lodgement of satisfactory “As Constructed” records must be submitted to Council. The “As Constructed” information must include:
Drawings and data certified by a qualified experienced Civil Engineer (RPEQ) for design intent, and certified by a Licensed Surveyor in regard to the cadastre and the location, level and type of all services and structures
The data must be in accordance with Council’s – Planning Scheme Policy 5 – Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks, and fully detail levels for all engineering works including but not limited to drainage structures, finished ground levels and pavement surface levels
The data must be submitted in hardcopy form and digital format (Asset Design and As Constructed (ADAC)) in GDA94 Zone 56 coordinate values. Guidelines on the use of ADAC are available at www.adac.com.au
On Maintenance
All municipal works must be accepted ‘On Maintenance’ by Council in accordance with Council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy. To achieve ‘On Maintenance’, the supervising RPEQ must submit to Council:
certification that all works have been undertaken and completed in accordance with the requirements of this Permit
as Constructed details in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
maintenance and operational manuals for all proprietary or site specific devices
Off Maintenance
Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection the developer must provide a written request for the Off Maintenance inspection.
A re-inspection fee in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charge Register will be charged where:
a Council inspection reveals works do not comply with approval requirements
submitted certification falsely states works comply with approval requirements.

4.	ADVISORY NOTES

The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part of the assessment manager conditions:

General Advisory Notes
As the retaining wall is a private structure, the owner bears full responsibly for the standard of its construction, maintenance and any liabilities associated with its construction. It is recommended that professional advice be sought for the construction of the retaining wall.
Council has undertaken an audit check of the Operational Works drawings in relations to the proposed works.  A detailed check of the calculations and drawings has not been undertaken, as they have been certified by a RPEQ.  The RPEQ bears full responsibility for all aspects of the engineering design.  Council reserves the right to require further amendments and/or additions at a later date should design errors become apparent.
Council reserves the right to call up any performance bond held or levy charges against the property, should emergency works be required to be undertaken by Council to make the site safe due to inactivity on the development site for extended periods of time.
Should any changes or modifications to the approved plans be required as a result of construction constraints, a “Request to change an existing approval” under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 must be made. Amended plans clearly indicating the changes must be lodged with this application along with the appropriate fees.

Prestart, On and Off Maintenance Inspections Request
Contact Council on 5329 6245 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5 business days notice of preferred inspection time.
If Council officers are required to undertake additional inspections of the same works, a reinspection fee will be applicable in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges register applicable at the time.
A minimum maintenance period of 12 months will apply to all municipal works and thereafter until such time as the works are performing in accordance with the approved design unless noted otherwise

Environmental Advisory Notes
The Environmental Protection Act 1994 states that a person must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise the harm. Environmental harm includes environmental nuisance. In this regard persons and entities, involved in the civil, earthworks, construction and landscaping phases of this development are to adhere to their ‘general environmental duty’ to minimise the risk of causing environmental harm.

Erosion and Sediment Control
Accepted best practice standards include:
the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control V1.2 or other superseding document subsequently adopted by Council;
Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control, International Erosion Control Association (2008)
As a general rule, a site is determined to have achieved effective short-term stabilisation if at the time of the completion of the works:
Methods of stabilisation are:
appropriate for slopes and slope lengths; and
are consistent with best practice environmental management practices such as in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control or the IECA Manual; and
Stormwater runoff from the site is not currently, and is not likely to result in visible evidence of sedimentation or erosion, or lead to water contamination.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003.
The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that:  “A person who carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage.”   It is an offence to fail to comply with the duty of care.  Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or corporations breaching this duty of care.  Injunctions may also be issued by the Land and Resources Tribunal, and the Minister administering the Act can also issue stop orders for an activity that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural heritage or the cultural heritage value of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
You should contact the Cultural Heritage Co-ordination Unit on 07 3239 3647 to discuss any obligations under the ACH Act.

5.	PROPERTY NOTES

A property note will be placed against the subject property in Council’s property record system to advise owners and prospective purchasers of the property owner responsibility to maintain the retaining wall and associated structures.

6.	PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OVERRIDING PLANNING SCHEME

Not Applicable.

7.	FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED

Not Applicable
Note: do not include Plumbing and Drainage Work

8.	SELF ASSESSABLE CODES

Not Applicable.

9.	SUBMISSIONS

Not Applicable.

10.	REASONS / GROUNDS FOR APPROVAL DESPITE CONFLICT WITH SCHEME

Not Applicable.

11.	RIGHTS OF APPEAL

You are entitled to appeal against this decision.  A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is attached.

During the appeal period, you as the applicant may suspend your appeal period and make written representations to Council about the conditions contained within the development approval.  If Council agrees or agrees in part with the representations, a “negotiated decision notice” will be issued.  Only one “negotiated decision notice” may be given.  Taking this step will defer your appeal period, which will commence again from the start the day after you receive a “negotiated decision notice”.

12.	OTHER DETAILS

If you wish to obtain more information about Council’s decision, electronic copies are available on line at www.noosa.qld.gov.au, or at Council Offices.

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