2015-08-18 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 18 AUGUST 2015


     Development Permit for Operational Works (Landscaping)
           Approved Plans
     1.    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
            1 of 4     A      Landscape Plan drawn by Outside Noosa                  19/06/2015
            2 of 4     A      Landscape General Notes drawn by Outside Noosa         19/06/2015
            3 of 4     A      Planting Schedule and Images drawn by Outside Noosa    19/06/2015
            4 of 4     A      Landscape Softscape Details drawn by Outside Noosa     19/06/2015

           Landscaping
     2.    Landscaping must be located in a position that will not adversely affect Council
           infrastructure or access to the infrastructure. Landscape works must not
           interfere with vehicle and pedestrian sight distances.
     3.    All landscaping to be planted and maintained in accordance with Planning
           Scheme Policy 3 – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
     4.    Grassed areas must be:
           a.    rolled, top dressed and joined smoothly with adjoining surfaces.
           b.    of species sustainable for local and design conditions and do not require
                 irrigation.
           c.    free of disease, pest, weeds, rock and debris.
     5.    New street tree planting must:
           a.    meet NATSPEC Guidelines: Specifying Trees requirements for quality.
           b.    be pruned in accordance with AS 4373, Pruning of Amenity Trees.
           c.    be of the approved plan species.
           d.    be pest and disease free.
     6.    Prior to felling or pruning, all trees are to be checked for wildlife. If wildlife is
           present, the tree must not be felled or pruned until the wildlife has left the tree.
     7.    Vegetation removal or pruning must be undertaken in an environmentally
           sensitive manner to avoid damaging surrounding vegetation, trees and habitat.
           Removed vegetation is to be processed by one of the following methods:
           a.    Processing through a wood-chipper.
           b.    Disposed of in a council approved refuse tip.
           c.    Used for landscaping purposes.
B.   Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
     the Planning Scheme:
     1.    The development involves the reuse of an existing commercial building approved
           for a medical centre fronting a major road; and
     2.    The development will not result in any significant additional impacts on the
           residential amenity of the area.




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