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RAL20/0030
CONDITION 2: External Works

Memorial Avenue must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site. The works
must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in
particular:

a. Construction of a 1.8m wide pedestrian footpath generally in accordance with Council’s
standard drawing RS-065;

b. Construction of a pram ramp, generally in accordance with Council’s standard drawing
$SD:9006. On the SE corner of the subject property’s road reserve, providing connection to
existing pram ramp on the opposite side of Rectory St.

Condition 2 is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-trunk

infrastructure.

With respect to point a. of Condition 2 it is noted that it is extremely problematic to construct a footpath
along the Memorial Avenue frontage due to the existing mature street trees. Please see below a
photo showing the location and extent of the melaleucas planted in the verge.

 

The construction of a footpath does not appear possible due to:

e There is less than 1.8 metres available between the trees and the property boundary;
e There is a significant cross fall on the verge between the trees and the property boundary; and
e The trees have significant surface roots within the proposed path area.

The construction of the pathway appears only possible with the destruction of the street trees and
excavation of the verge.

The street trees are a significant and important part of the character of Pomona. The impact upon the
streetscape of Memorial Avenue does not appear warranted in this case.

With respect to point b. of Condition 2 it appears the requirement to construct a pram ramp is a
subsequent requirement of the construction the pedestrian footpath.

Accordingly, the deletion of the requirement to construct a pedestrian footpath will delete the
requirement to construct a pram ramp.

The applicant requests the deletion of Condition 2 of the RAL approval.