2016-07-18 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                      18 JULY 2016


        Landscaping
        9.    A Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect
              or Horticulturalist and shall be in accordance with Council’s Landscaping Code
              of The Noosa Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and
              Guidelines. The Landscaping Plan shall be submitted and approved as part of
              an application for Operational Works. The Landscaping Plan shall address
              landscaping treatments for the development including internal streetscapes and
              open space areas, adjoining road network and properties.
              The detailed Landscaping Plans shall identify and/or address the following:-
              9.1. Street tree planting to Pearsons Road and Trading Post Road to allow
                   good shade canopy once fully mature;
              9.2. Existing vegetation to be removed, with this vegetation clearly identified
                   on site for inspection by Council;
              9.3. Existing vegetation to be retained and measures employed to ensure
                   vegetation retention;
              9.4. Landscaping treatments to internal road network and between buildings;
              9.5. Landscaping treatments to open space areas, including any rehabilitation
                   and planting enhancement requirements around the drainage basins
                   within the site;
              9.6. Landscaping buffers and fencing to Elm Street, Pearsons Road, Trading
                   Post Road and Lamonts Road;
              9.7. Landscape buffers and fencing to adjoining properties;
              9.8. The location of pedestrian pathways and seating within the site and on
                   the road reserve adjoining the site.
              Such landscaping is to be completed in accordance with the approved
              landscaping plan prior to acceptance of the development on maintenance.
        10.   Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except
              where required to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the
              approved use.
        11.   All underground services, drainage, footpaths, bike paths, roads and other site
              works shall be located to minimise adverse impacts on retained vegetation,
              particularly their root systems.
        Public Open Space
        12.   Communal recreational facilities shall be located a minimum of 15 metres from
              bedrooms of Independent Living Units and Aged Care Residence.
        13.   Seating shall be provided in communal areas and along pedestrian pathways
              within the site.
        Acoustics
        14.   The site is to be developed generally in accordance with the recommendations
              of the Noise Impact Assessment as prepared by ASK Consulting Engineers
              (Project 7617R01V02 dated 10 February 2016).




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