2016-03-01 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 1 MARCH 2016


Assessment
The condition should be amended to remove the previous references to building numbers, whilst
maintaining the requirement for extensive landscaping throughout the development. It is
recommended the condition be amended to read:
5.   The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s
     Policy on Landscaping Guidelines, the Bushfire Management Plan for the site and a
     properly prepared landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or
     Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to the premises being occupied
     and maintained at all times thereafter and shall include:
         Planting of koala and glossy black cockatoo feed trees;
         Tall canopy trees throughout the site (exclusive of any fire buffer areas) to assist in
           visually integrating the development into its landscape setting, partially screen
           buildings, and reduce visual building bulk.between the buildings and the eastern
           boundary to reinforce the existing vegetation on the adjoining Council land and assist
           in integrating the development into its landscape setting. These trees shall be
           located outside the 15 metre fire buffer required along this boundary.
         Tall canopy trees on the landscape embankment to the west and south-west of
           proposed Buildings A, B & C to visually break-up the bulk of the buildings while
           allowing for filtered views.
         Tall canopy trees on the landscaped embankment to the west and south-west of
           buildings T and U to establish a continuity of tree canopy down the slope from the
           ridgeline to the lower lying areas to assist in integrating the development with its
           landscape setting.
         Tall canopy trees in the landscape areas on the slopes to the west of buildings F, G,
           H, I, J and K to provide a continuous tree canopy across these slopes while allowing
           for filtered views to Lake Weyba.
         Screen planting along the site’s frontage to Resort Drive, which includes mature
           planting.


Condition 6 – Tree Retention
6.   Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where
     required to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.
     Trees retained on site shall include those identified on Drawing No: 433-EX02 & 433-EX03
     prepared by Alan Starkey & Associates and dated June 2007, with all works around the
     trees carried out in accordance with Coastland arbour services report dated 15 May 2007.
     The landscape plans required to be submitted are to denote areas of existing vegetation or
     existing trees to be retained.
Assessment
The reference to the old plan should be removed and a requirement made for a new vegetation
management plan. It is recommended the condition be amended to read:
6.   Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where
     required to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.
     Trees retained on site shall include those identified on Drawing No: 433-EX02 & 433-EX03
     prepared by Alan Starkey & Associates and dated June 2007, with all works around the
     trees carried out in accordance with Coastland arbour services report dated 15 May 2007.
     The landscape plans required to be submitted are to denote areas of existing vegetation or
     existing trees to be retained and demonstrate vegetation retention on site and to the Resort
     Drive frontage to provide filtered views of the development.


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