Development Application part 2 Report and Plans MCU13/0052

Parade maintain or improve                                          Urunga Parade.
the visual amenity of this
esplanade.
Materials and finishes           512.1 Buildings and structures     012   -
                                                                               Complies.
012 Buildings and other          incorporate  a mix of textured     NBN Co proposes to construct a
structures use materials and     external building materials,       new    telecommunication  facility
finishes that complement the     such as timber cladding and        consisting of a 40 m slim line
rural heritage character and     corrugated iron roofs.             monopole with three (3) panel
integrate with the surrounding                                      antennas (1180 mm x 300 mm x
natural landscape.                                                  115 mm) which will be mounted to
                                                                    a     circular     headframe      at   a

                                                                    centreline       elevation   of   40   m.

                                                                    Additionally      three   (3) parabolic
                                                                    dish antennas are proposed. Two
                                                                    (2)outdoor cabinets founded on a
                                                                    concrete slab at the base of the
                                                                    monopole are also proposed.

                                                                    The    monopole was selected for
                                                                    the   proposal due to its slim line
                                                                    appearance and minimal visual
                                                                    obtrusiveness when viewed from a
                                                                    distance.


                                                                    The   monopole design is deemed
                                                                    to    be more appropriate than a

                                                                    lattice tower as it can be painted

                                                                    a colour (At Council’s request) that

                                                                    will provide for visual integration
                                                                    and camouflage the facility with
                                                                    the surrounding landscape and
                                                                    vegetation
Roof form                        513.1 With the exception of        013 Not applicable.
                                                                          -




013 Roof forms-                  industrial                         The    proposed development does
a)contribute positively to the   buildings the main roof of the     not involve a building.
local skyline;                   building has a roof pitch no
b) complement the low rise       less than 12 degrees and has
character of the locality;       minimum 600mm eaves to at
c) use simple traditional roof   least 75% of
designs, such as hipped,         the perimeter of the building;
gabled and skillion; and
d) do not create opportunities   AND
for residents to overlook the
private open space areas of      513.2 Building and structures
neighbouring properties.         do not include rooftop terraces.