2 Emerald Planning Report

Basements                                               AO34                                                       Not Applicable –
PO34                                                    Basements are limited to one access a maximum of 6         No basement is proposed.
Basement design:                                        metres wide.
   (a) does not dominate the street
       or building design;
   (b) visually integrates with the building;
   (c) screened through landscaping; and
   (d) does not present as a storey to the street.
Landscaping
PO35                                                    AO35.1                                                     Performance Outcome –
Landscaped areas are provided to:                       The minimum area required for providing landscaping        The proposal incorporates approximately 73.4m2 of
   (a) reduce the impervious area and enhance the       is 10% of the site area with a minimum dimension of 2      landscaping (7.25%). Appoximately 10% of the site
       visual amenity and natural landscape             metres.                                                    however has been lost to the required 2m wide
       character of the area, streetscape and local                                                                pedestrian/cycle link for the full length of the eastern side of
       area;                                                                                                       the site. Accordingly, a concession is appropriate in this
   (b) retain existing native vegetation and enhance                                                               instance.
       buffer areas around property boundaries;         AO35.2                                                     Performance Outcome –
   (c) suit the relative size and nature of the         The minimum average width of landscaping along a           2m width of landscaping is proposed to the Emerald Street
       development and its setting;                     street frontage is 2 metres with exceptions to the         frontage (although not necessary) and 1m width planting to
   (d) reduce the visual impact of large or bulky       following streets where no frontage landscaping is         the secondary frontage of Wimmers Lane except for the
       structures and fencing along watercourses;       required:                                                  pedestrian and driveway entries.
   (e) screen car parking, loading and service               (a) Poinciana Ave, Tewantin; and
       areas of developments;                                (b) Emerald St, Maple St and Diamond St, Cooroy.
   (f) contribute to pedestrian comfort through         AO35.3                                                     Not Applicable –
       shade; and                                       For showroom, garden centre or hardware and trade          Proposal is not for showroom, garden centre or hardware
   (g) screen incompatible land uses.                   supply uses the following side and rear boundary           and trade supply use.
                                                        setbacks apply:
                                                             (a) standard 2 metres width; or
                                                             (b) 5 metres width along all boundaries that adjoin
                                                                 land in a residential zone.
PO36                                                    No acceptable outcome provided                             Complies –
Landscape and streetscape treatments are                                                                           The proposed landscape and streetscape treatments are
consistent with the existing streetscape character,                                                                consistent with the existing streetscape character and
enhances the amenity and contribute positively to the                                                              contributes positively to the Emerald Street frontage.
district centre, particularly along major roads.
PO37                                                    AO37                                                       Not Applicable –
Landscaping within road reserves—                        (a) Landscaping is set back a minimum of 0.5 metres       No landscaping is proposed in the road reserve.
     (a) enhances the streetscape quality and natural        from the back of the kerb;
          landscape character of the area; and           (b) Landscaping and paving styles are consistent with
     (b) maintains the functionality of the road             any Council endorsed streetscape theme; and
          reserve for vehicles and pedestrians.          (c) A minimum pedestrian pathway width of 3 metres
                                                             is provided along the frontage, clear of any
                                                             planted area or outdoor business area.