Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW26 0033 (As Published)

                      e.      the required work includes any modifications to ensure the footpath finishes flush with
                              all existing service covers and the like, or alternatively these services are raised or
                              altered, so as not to create a pedestrian safety hazard.
               45.    Pathways must:
                      a.      terminate in a manner that ensures smooth transition to existing surfaces for public
                              safety; and
                      b.      be designed and constructed to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA),
                              Access to Premises Standard, Austroads and relevant sections of AS1428 Design for
                              access and mobility.
                      Site Access and Driveways
               46.    Driveway crossovers must be constructed in accordance with council’s Standard Drawings:
                      a.      RS-049, RS-050 and any associated addendum.
               47.    Any existing unnecessary or redundant property accesses must be removed, and the kerb,
                      footpath and verge area reinstated to match the existing footpath and/or verge treatments.
                      Grassed verge areas to be reinstated must be provided with 100 mm topsoil and grass seed
                      or turf and must be maintained by the developer until established.
               48.    The following must be complied with during the construction of the required
                      crossover/driveway:
                      a.      the driveway surfacing must consist of an approved hot mixed asphaltic concrete or
                              patterned/plain concrete;
                      b.      decorative surfaces must be approved by Council, have a maximum 5mm depth
                              variation in the finished surface profile, and comply with AS4586, AS3661.1 and any
                              associated addendum;
                      c.      the driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff onto
                              neighbouring properties;
                      d.      underground service conduits for water supply, electricity and any other services must
                              be provided as part of the access driveway;
                      e.      where there is an existing pedestrian path, a matching crossfall must be provided for
                              the driveway on the alignment of the path, for the full width of the path;
                      f.      have a minimum clearance of 500mm from any Unitywater/Energex/Telstra asset,
                              unless a written approval is obtained from Unitywater/Energex/Telstra and submitted
                              to Council; and
                      g.      the property access must be located a minimum of 1m clear of existing power poles,
                              streetlights or other signage.
                              The developer is responsible for any necessary relocation of existing services to
                              provide this clearance and must contact the relevant service authorities and comply
                              with their requirements in relation to these works.
                      Earthworks and Retaining Walls
               49.    All earthworks shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines
                      on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing
                      undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level 1’ as
                      defined in Appendix B. Test results as required by AS 3798, and a certificate of quality and
                      uniformity of fill shall be provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to Council signing
                      the Plan of Survey.
               50.    All earthworks and associated batters/retaining structures, both above and below ground
                      level, both temporary and permanent, must be contained entirely within the subject site
                      unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council.


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