Development assessment report

PROJECT URBAN – 15104                                                                          July 2016


5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5.1 SURVEY

A Contour and Detail Survey prepared by Project Urban is attached. This survey demonstrates
that the site falls gently to the west. An open drain transects the western portion of the site and
runs in a north/south direction.

5.2 ARCHITECTURAL

Proposal plans prepared by Oksio Designs are attached. The plans include site plans, floor plans,
elevations, and perspective images. The plans demonstrate that the proposal results in an
attractive built form and facade to Walter Hay Drive which complements the character of the
locality.

5.3 BUSHFIRE

A Bushfire Assessment Report has been prepared by Covey Associates. The report provides an
assessment of the sites bushfire risk and includes recommendations to achieve compliance with
Councils bushfire code requirements. The report concludes that the proposed mitigation
measures are superior to the requirements of Councils bushfire code provisions and would result
in a very well bushfire prepared facility and would reduce the level of risk of either the loss of the
facility or the loss of life in a credible worst case bushfire scenario (FFDI 40 as per AS3959:2009)
to low.

5.4 ECOLOGICAL

An Ecological Report prepared by Core Consultants is attached. This report undertakes an
assessment of the ecological values of the site and immediate surrounding area. The report finds
that while the surrounding vegetation (Noosa National Park) is considered to contain significant
ecological values, no significant / protected plant species occur on site. The site is considered
Koala habitat and requires appropriate vegetation offsets. The proposed development is
considered to contain sufficient buffers to ensure no detrimental impact to the surrounding
vegetation (Noosa National Park).

5.5 GEOTECHNICAL

A Geotechnical Report prepared Core Consultants is attached. The report undertakes a
geotechnical investigation for the proposed development and provides recommendations for
earthworks and footing design. The report also provides an acid sulfate soils assessment and
concludes that the presence of acid sulfate soils is unlikely.

5.6 LANDSCAPE

A Landscape Concept Plan prepared by Anembo Consultants is attached. The plan outlines the
proposed landscaping treatments to compliment the built form of the proposed development,
address bushfire protection and balance the sites overall conservation protection zone area.

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