Development Application part 2 Report/Plans - MCU11/0254

    Trees used should be ‘canopy lifted’ as the tree grows such that branches and leaves
     do not hang close to the ground and understorey planting. Low lying branches may
     encourage vertical spread of flame into the canopy;
    No garden beds or plants are to be proposed directly adjoining any glazing element
     such as windows, doors etc.;
    Fences are to be made of non-combustible materials including any sheeting and posts.
     Suitable fencing includes masonry and colourbond;
    No retaining walls within 12m of the unmanaged vegetation are to be made of timber or
     other combustible material. Retaining wall material are to be made of stone, concrete
     or other suitable non-combustible material;
    No combustible mulches are to be used within any internal courtyard or immediately
     adjoining any building. It is preferable that non-combustible mulches be used
     throughout the entire development such as river rock or decorative gravels;
    The frame of any clotheslines are to made of non-combustible materials such as steel;
    Species are used that contain characteristics of lower flammability including:
                a) High leaf moisture content;
                b) Low volatile oil content;
                c) High mineral content;
                d) Large rather than fine leaves;
                e) Plants that are not prone to retaining dead foliage or material on the
                    plant;
                f) Smooth / tight barked species;
                g) Species that do not contribute large amounts of ground fuel.
                h) Trees that do not overhang buildings; and
                i) Trees that are not prone to limb shed.

Koala food trees are not encouraged to be used within the development. A list of species
typically used within landscape projects on the Sunshine Coast and containing the desired
characteristics is included below. Please contact Covey Associates if substitute species are
proposed to ascertain suitability.

    Paved / concrete patios are recommended to be included to directly adjoining each
     townhouse as indicated on the design plans to separate any gardens from the building
     façade;
    Any outdoor furniture supplied with the development should be of non-combustible
     material (where possible) or brought inside prior to the impact of a bushfire;
    No geotextile materials such bidim are to be used in landscape areas including
     bioretention basins due to the flammability of this material;
    Fire control lines are not to be planted with any landscaping species. The area
     adjoining the concrete path is to be non-combustible materials such as paving and or
     regularly mown grass. Grass clippings should not be piled on or adjacent the fire
     control line including in the adjoining bushland. Mounds of grass clippings produce fire
     suppression problems;
    Gates to the fire control line are to be made of non-combustible material such as metal
     and are not to be locked so as to provide unfettered access for fire fighters. Where