1003JS.na NC IR response · REC15/0011

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e It has apparently been acknowledged by Council that the group of Melaleucas identified
in the second dot point will be disturbed by the required kerb and channel works;

e We believe that only one of the two Bloodwood trees identified in the third dot point —
that in front of Lot 11 — will need to be removed;

e The two Blackbutt trees identified in the fourth dot point should be able to be retained;

e Unfortunately, one other large tree — a Blackbutt in front of Lot 5 — will need to be
removed, due to its unavoidable disturbance by the required kerb and channel works.

2. Provide an assessment of the likely works on the health and structural integrity of trees
within the road reserve.

(a) This assessment is to include a situational report on the current health of the trees to
be retained and estimate useful life expectancy in their current state.

(b) The assessment must include recommendations for works within the tree tunnel
boring to protect root zones.

(c) The assessment must coordinate the requirements of the other disciplines and may
include the re-positioning of driveways, non0O-standard alignment of services and
other methods to reduce and/or eliminate works within the tree protection zones.

Response:
The trees proposed to be removed due to their conflict with construction works have been

identified above. It is anticipated that all of the other tress within the road reserve — those
intended to be retained - will be assessed by an arborist once detailed operational works plans
have been completed, following approval of the application (REC15/0011) for reconfiguration.

3 Please remove from the plans the 3m wide gravel access along the western perimeter of
proposed lots 9 & 11, and the specific access driveway within the road reserve for direct
access to the bioretention basin.

Response:
This has been attended to — refer to the enclosed, amended proposal plans prepared by TOD

and RPS.
Frontage Works

There are concerns the construction of the proposed open drain and access pipes (300mm)
along the front boundaries would likely cause damage to the roots of the existing trees with the
road reserve warranting retention.

Information Required

4. Amend the plans to include a kerb edge for the full length of the frontages of the site as
follows:

(a) Provide kerb and layback for the driveways by replacing the existing flush kerb or
constructing it along and adjoining the existing kerb.

(b) Provide grassed verge between the internal top of kerb and the edge of the existing
concrete footpath generally at 1:4 batter.

(c) Provide stormwater collection pits at both ends of the kerb line and direct flows to
the proposed bio-retention basin or treatment train.

Response:
The above items are reflected in schematic terms on the enclosed, amended Layout Plan, Sheet

15513-SK01 Revision E prepared by TOD.

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