Engineering - Specialist Conditions MCU17/0046

CONDITIONS:

Material Change of Use
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
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Site Access and Driveways
A sealed access driveway must be provided from Park Crescent to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken generally in accordance with the approved plans
All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
Stormwater Drainage
Stormwater runoff from the development must be either discharged to Council’s existing kerb and channel in Park Crescent and/or disposed of on-site without causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
Electricity and Telecommunication Services
Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits and pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology telecommunications.
Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
Geotechnical Stability
All works must be carried out in accordance with the recommendations contained in the submitted Geotechnical Investigation prepared by Soil Surveys, Project No.115-17158 dated April 2015.
Certification must be submitted to Council which certifies that the development has been constructed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the submitted Geotechnical Investigation prepared by Soil Surveys Project No.115-17158 dated April 2015 and that the development has a minimum factor of safety against landslip of 1.5 in the long term. All certification must be prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer and must be addressed to Noosa Council. Where a member of an engineering company, certification must be by the engineering company or an appropriate officer or employee of the engineering company on behalf of the company
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
Earthworks required on site must be carried out in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP5 – Engineering Design Standards so as not to cause the additional ponding of water on any adjoining lands or the blockage of, or interference with, any natural watercourses.
The use of vibratory equipment of any kind is not permitted to be used (including vibrating rollers and the use of vibrating installation techniques for sheet piling and other construction vibrations caused by excavating, earthmoving or demolition machinery or other similar construction techniques) unless approved and supervised by a Certified Geotechnical Engineer.  Under such circumstances the operator of such equipment must at all times comply with the directions of the Geotechnical Engineer.
The excavation of the site and the construction of the proposed works must not have any adverse effects on the stability of adjoining buildings and/or structures and/or services and/or lands. In this respect, a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland must supervise the excavation of the site and the construction of the new works to determine whether any additional measures are required to protect the stability of adjoining buildings and/or structures and/or services and/or lands.
All fill and associated batters must be contained entirely within the subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Australian Standard AS3798: Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments.
All retaining walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with the planning scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible and exceed 1.0m in height must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
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.

Operational Works

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
26361-OW3	B	Earthworks Plan prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers	9 August 2017
26361-OW4		Earthworks Section Detail prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers	April 2017
26361-OW5		Driveway Plan and Sections prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers	9 August 2017
26361-SW1	A	Stormwater Management prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers	5 July 2017
26361-SW2		Stormwater Section Details prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers	April 2017
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
The access driveways must:
be constructed generally  in accordance with the approved plans,
include the backfilling of the area below the driveway to the existing surface level
include sufficient works to match neatly with existing road and verge features. Additional works beyond the frontage may be required to provide an acceptable transition to existing road and verge profiles. Any necessary banks or batters must be self-supporting and must be suitably landscaped
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Engineering
Tree protection fencing must be installed under the supervision of the Project Arborist.  (Refer to Retention of Existing Trees Conditions)
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.
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 6244. 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
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.
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
Driveway crossovers must be constructed generally in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing RS-049 and RS-050
Any existing unnecessary or redundant property accesses must be removed, and the kerb, footpath and verge area 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.
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
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.
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).
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.
A final inspection and approval of the new works and completed reinstatement works by Council’s Inspector is required. Please contact Council on 5329 6245 to arrange for the inspection.

ADVISORY NOTES:

Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
The QLeave levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where it is required. Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details that the Levy has been paid. QLeave contact: 1800 803 481 (free call) or (07) 3212 6855.
Qualified Person
For the purpose of preparing a Geotechnical Report, and for certifying geotechnical stability for the development, a qualified person is considered to be a person who:
is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ); and
has a degree in civil engineering or engineering geology; and
has a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of geotechnical engineering or engineering geology.
General Advisory Notes
As the driveways are private structures, the owners bear full responsibly for the standard of their construction, maintenance and any liabilities associated with the construction. It is recommended that professional advice be sought for the construction of the driveway to ensure that the driveway is constructed in accordance with the relevant standards.
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)

PROPERTY NOTES:

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