20181085-ASC7 - Part 14 Assessement Criteria (Codes) (1)

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                                                                                                                    Including amendments to 8 June 2018
             Specific Outcomes                          Acceptable solutions (if accepted




                                                                                                   The Noosa Plan
                                                      development subject to requirements)
                                                     Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Streetscape character
O16 Landscaping complements and                   No solution provided
enhances the existing streetscape character
                                                   Figure 14.21 Lack of integration with street,
by providing plantings that match the scale of
                                                   unsuited to scale of buildings
buildings within the street. (see Figure 14-21
and Figure 14-22).

O17 Where a podium is provided, planting is
established on the podium to soften the bulk
and appearance of the building, and species
are used that can tolerate difficult climatic
conditions.
                                                   Figure 14-22 Continuation of streetscape,
                                                   scale of building and landscaping relate well




Passive solar access and energy efficiency
O18 Plantings contribute to passive solar         No solution provided
access, energy efficiency and amenity by
providing shade in summer, particularly to
western walls and open car parking areas,
and admitting winter sunlight to outdoor and
indoor living areas.
14.135 Specific requirements for Business Uses
Design of commercial and retail spaces
O19       Landscaping softens building bulk       No solution provided
and creates pleasant settings for visitors and
staff that function well in an intensively used
environment by—
                                                  Figure 14-23 Landscaping solutions that
a) providing canopy trees and ancillary
                                                  appear to lessen the impact of building bulk
     shade structures;
b) using shrubs and garden beds to clearly
     define public spaces and pedestrian
     walkways;
c) providing areas for public art, where
     appropriate;
d) providing outdoor areas with seating for
     staff and visitors;
e) adopting landscape solutions that reduce
     the visual impact of building bulk (see
                                                  Figure 14-24 Outdoor eating areas integrate
     Figure 14-23);
                                                  well with the streetscape
f) using screen planting to conceal service
     and loading areas;
g) making provision for outdoor dining areas
     where appropriate, that integrate well
     within the streetscape (see Figure 14-24);
h) providing adequate screening along the
     perimeters of the development;
i) avoiding the use of formal planting design
     for frontage works; and

                                               14-139
                                          Landscaping Code