AU213016247 - Change Representations during Appeal Period (MCU25-0118)

Our ref: AU213016247

Comment

As well as showing the new infrastructure requirements described above, the amended Landscape Concept
Package provided at Appendix B has also been updated to include additional large trees to the boundaries,
where there is adequate spatial allowance. While provision of additional large trees can be readily
accommodated along the northern boundary, providing large trees along the eastern and western boundaries
is more challenging.

In this regard, the DDA-compliant ramp in the site’s south-eastern corner does not afford room for any
additional large trees, as such no changes have been made in this location. Feature trees placed at 5m centres
have been introduced in the north-easter corner, ensuring the appearance of the fire hydrant pump room is
softened, as depicted in Figure 2 above and Figure 3 below. It is also suggested that Coast2Bay could
contribute to the provision of trees along the boundary interface with the adjoining bioretention basin.




Figure 3 – Additional planting in north-eastern corner


In terms of the western boundary, given the availability of 1.2m between the boundary fence and the retaining
wall located adjacent to Unit 07, it is not considered suitable to provide large trees along this interface. Rather,
Project Urban has recommended the use of medium size columnar trees in this location, as depicted in Figure
4 below.




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