Delegated Report - Code - Planning RAL21 0035 [As Published]

                      the definition of a Riparian Zone for a 1st order waterway under State Code 16. The applicant
                      maintains that such an outcome would protect and enhance the ecological values of the
                      waterway in accordance with the overall outcomes of the Biodiversity, Waterways and
                      Wetlands Overlay Code
                      At the General Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2022, Council officers
                      recommended that a 75m rehabilitation area should be established on the western side of
                      the waterway, consistent with the rehabilitation width conditioned for the adjoining
                      subdivision. Cr Stockwell indicated that a 75m buffer is not necessary in this circumstance
                      given the waterway is highly degraded comparing a series of farm dams, regeneration at the
                      rear of the would be more preferrable. Cr Stockwell suggested that a 25m-30m width of
                      rehabilitation on the western side of the waterway would be appropriate. Cr Jurisevic
                      confirmed that any rehabilitation would offer an environmental benefit in this circumstance.
                      If Council considers a 25m – 30m rehabilitation width is necessary on the western side of the
                      waterway to achieve the overall outcomes of the Biodiversity, waterways and wetlands
                      overlay code, this outcome can be conditioned.
                      Bushfire
                      The applicant’s bushfire consultant, Equilibrium Ecology, has confirmed that a 25m – 30m
                      rehabilitation width on the western side of the waterway would not create a bushfire hazard
                      as the total corridor would remain less than 50m and not support a developed fire front.
               Council’s Environment Officer has reviewed the further information submitted by the applicant and
               recommends the following:

               •      Continuation of the vegetation protection covenant along the full width of the riparian
                      protection area on the western side of the stream order 1 is required. (Consistent with the
                      requirements of 23 Jirrima Court)
               •      This western area of covenant will be conditioned to include a 30 metre wide revegetation
                      zone measured from the defining bank of the water course.
               •      10 metre wide covenant over the eastern side of the waterway measured 10 metres from the
                      defining bank of the water course. This area is to be revegetated.
               •      Fauna friendly fencing to be located along the boundary of the covenant and each lot.
               Conditions relating to the covenant, revegetation and bushfire management have been provided
               for inclusion in any approval.
               4.     CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
               •    Coordinator, Development Engineering
               •    Environment Officer
               5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
               conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No RAL21/0035 for a Reconfiguring a Lot - Rural Residential situated
               at 21 Jirrima Cres Cooroibah Qld 4565 and described as Lot 46 RP 136461, it is recommended
               the application be approved in accordance with the following details for the Decision Notice:

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