RFI - Appendix C Civil Engineering Cover Letter by MPN Consulting · MCU21/0175

  1.   reduce the visual impact of the development,
       softening the appearance of hardstand areas;             The proposed trees and arbour assist to break
  2.   define parking areas;                                    down the visual impact of the buildings from the
  3.   provide advanced canopy trees to shade vehicles          car park, break up the car park and demarcate
       and to reduce reflected radiation;
                                                                the pedestrian experience into the site.
  4.   maximise opportunities for infiltration of rainwater
       on-site; and
                                                                All car park run off is directed to WSUD devices
  5.   minimise contaminated runoff entering the
       stormwater system and a watercourse.
                                                                for treatment.

                                                                Of the 52 spaces that aren’t shaded (either by
                                                                building under croft or arbour treatment), 16
                                                                trees are proposed within the site boundary.

                                                                Where a minimum of 5 sqm of planting hasn’t
                                                                been achieved around proposed trees, structural
                                                                soil has been proposed to support tree growth.



 PO12                                                           All proposed trees are kept clear of existing and
 Vegetation does not pose a risk to the safety or reliability   proposed services and easements.
 of services, utilities or infrastructure including
 substations, overhead powerlines, power poles and
 transformers, street lamps, stormwater catchment
 pits, and underground services and utilities.

 PO13                                                           As above. Entry landscaping has been illustrated
 Entry statements to residential or business estates            to the frontage of the site. Low maintenance has
 are:                                                           been proposed.

  1.   integrated with the natural landscape character of
       the locality; and
  2.   require low maintenance.

 PO14                                                           As above.
 Landscaping in the road reserve, parkland or any land
 intended to transfer to public ownership or Council
 responsibility is low maintenance




Kind regards,
Place Design Group



Sasha Tieleman
Design Lead