response to further advice - 22 The Hastings · 51983.3225.18

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Figure. 2 Aerial photo of the existing gate and dimensions (source: Nearmap)




Figure. 3 Site photo looking west from Lot 15 across the front boundary.




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   3. Provide amended plans increasing the setback to the south / south-western
      boundary in order to provide sufficient landscaping along the street
      frontage.

The revised design increases the landscaped area to the street from 2.5m to 3.4m in width.
The arborist report recommends the removal of the existing 6m lilly pilly within the frontage
- and it is recommended to replace this tree after construction with appropriate root barriers
and new raised planters for a relocated 6m elaeocarpus reticulatus (blueberry ash) in the
front landscaped area.

A similar landscaping frontage has been recently planted and performing well at Netanya
– Hastings St, Noosa. This tree which is shown in the pictures below provides landscaping
structure and complements the built form when viewed from the street. The applicant is
willing to accept a condition and further operational works approval for the relocation and
maintenance of this tree within the frontage.




Figure. 4 Photo render of the proposed development, as seen from the service road with 6m
elaeocarpus reticulatus (blueberry ash) in front landscaped area.




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Figure. 5 Front garden location for the planting of the 6m elaeocarpus reticulatus (blueberry ash)
in the 12m2 front landscaped area.




Figure. 6 Recent photo of a relocated 6m elaeocarpus reticulatus (blueberry ash) to the front
landscaped area of a development at Netanya - Hasting St, Noosa Heads.

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    4. Provide setback details to neighbouring villas for all levels (Units 15, 17 and
       18).

The site plans provides setback details to the internal multiple dwelling unit boundaries,
including a nil boundary setback to lot 15 and 700mm to lot 17. The development is a
multiple dwelling unit development and built to boundaries are permitted, so long as the
site cover requirements for the entire development are compliant. The design ensures a
setback above the ground floor to all adjoining units and provides a large landscaping
setback to the street frontage in accordance with the sub-tropical landscape setting and
original design intent.




Figure. 7 Ground plan and birds eye view plan of the proposed setbacks and site cover



    5. Provide section plans that include the neighbouring units (Units 15 and 17).




Figure. 7 Section plans including the as built heights and height limit of the proposed and existing
developments.


    6. Provide a plan that indicates all vegetation proposed to be removed to
       facilitate the new dwelling unit and detail potential impacts on existing and
       adjoining vegetation.
    7. Provide a conceptual landscape plan in accordance with the Landscape
       Code in Noosa Plan, taking into account existing OPW22/0022.

Refer to response item 3.




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   8. Provide amended plans removing elements of the roof terrace that would
       constitute a storey.
   9. Any privacy screening must not exceed 1.7m in height.
   10. Provide evidence that the roof terrace will not result in overlooking to
       neighbouring villas.

The roof terrace has been designed with a spiral staircase and glass balustrading fronting
the street, with no roof over the stairwell to complement and hide the terrace from being
viewed from the frontage. The design includes 1.7m privacy screens to the east (lot 15)
and there is a mix of materials including timber battens over the plant room and pool
equipment area. Five small beams are proposed over the terrace, which are below the
height limit and do not constitute a roof or storey.

The rooftop is orientated towards the northwest away from Lots 15 and 17 with privacy
screening and large planters to prevent overlooking of the adjoining buildings.




Figure. 8 Rooftop terrace design with views orientated away from the adjoining units – no
overlooking.




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    11. Provide amended plans removing the rock wall and relocating the lift.


The design provides an amended lift design which reduces the vertical bulk of this
element, with the entrance wall in front of the lift to be the same height of the existing
boundary wall and finished with stone to complement the design.




    12. Provide a Landscaping and Maintenance Plan for the planter boxes, or
         alternatively, remove the planter boxes.

Please find attached response from Bluewater landscaping regarding the planting type,
watering and maintenance plan for the planters. A condition may be provided in this regard
seeking for an Operational Works plan for landscaping with further species guided by
Council and PSP2 – Landscaping plants and guidelines.


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Pursuant to the Development Assessment Rules, the applicant has given the assessment
manager the information requested. Please continue with your assessment in accordance
with the DA Rules. If you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not
hesitate to contact myself.

Regards,



Jack Lewis B.Sc Hons UNSW M.Plan Otago MPIA MQELA
Planner/Director
Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
0406 334 227




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