2 Emerald Planning Report

PO21                                                     AO21                                                     Not Applicable –
Development maintains and protects an integrated         Open space corridors identified as Ecological Linkages   The subject site is not identified as an Ecological Linkage
open space network throughout the locality to—           and Major Recreation areas on Map SFM-1 -                or Major Recreation area.
(a) provide for both passive and active recreational     Settlement and Map SFM-4 - Biodiversity (Strategic
    pursuits;                                            Framework) are enhanced and protected from
(b) provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists,      fragmentation and encroachment by development.
    and horse riders;
(c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife and fish
    passage;
(d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
(e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
(f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
    development.
PO22                                                     No acceptable outcome provided                           Complies –
Development does not adversely impact on the Lake                                                                 The proposal does not adversely impact on the Lake
Macdonald water supply.                                                                                           Macdonald water supply.
PO23                                                     No acceptable outcome provided                           Complies –
The number and location of access points to                                                                       The stormwater drainage system for the proposed
watercourses is controlled and managed to prevent                                                                 development will be appropriately designed by an RPEQ
adverse impacts on water quality in Lake Macdonald.                                                               engineer.