2014-07-22 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    22 JULY 2014


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and approve the change to Condition 7 as follows:

7.   The two existing mango trees located near the Sidoni Street frontage of the site if
     removed, must be replaced by two ex-ground Delonix regia (Poinciana) tree species, each
     with a minimum canopy spread of 5m, subject to the following:

     a)    A landscaping plan is to be provided with an application for Operational Works prior
           to the work commencing on the site. The Operational Works Plans must contain:

           i.    Details as to the duration between removal of trees and the replanting
                 (maximum 3 months);
           ii.   Details of the proposed garden bed replacement and tree root treatment, to
                 contain root spread;

     b)    There must be a minimum ‘on maintenance’ period of 12 months from the
           planting of the replacement trees;

     c)    A bank guarantee or a bond of $5,000 must be submitted prior to approval for
           Operational Works as security for the removal and replacement of the trees,
           which shall be released at the end of the 12 month maintenance period; and

     d)    Transplanted trees must be guaranteed for 5 years following acceptance ‘on
           maintenance’ in accordance with an arborist certification that the trees are
           structurally sound and healthy.


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
The applicant requests a change to Condition 7 of the existing approval for the Atrium
commercial development to allow the removal of two mango trees. The applicant proposes
to replace the mango trees with two ex-ground Poinciana trees.

In support of the proposal, the applicant includes an arborist’s report stating that the trees
are a high risk hazard due to the dropping of fruit, attraction of bats and the roots are
impacting the existing buildings. The applicant also intends to provide new garden beds
constructed out of concrete block and cement render with timber slat seating, as well as
continuing the concrete surface that has been provided to the frontage of some of the
existing tenancies.
2.   SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
On 24 July 1992, Council approved a Material Change of Use application for the
development of Shops, Veterinary Surgery, Restaurant, Professional Offices, Medical
Centre, Commercial Services and Commercial Premises on the site. Condition 7 of the
approval required existing trees depicted in the submitted plans to be retained in the
development.

7.   The existing (mango) trees depicted in the submitted plans are to be retained in the
     development. Protective devices to be utilized during the construction period are to be
     indicated on the landscaping plans... Details of any lopping proposed should also be
     included in the landscaping plans.


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