06/823 - SUPERSEDED Negotiated Decision Notice [As Published] · 132006.823

NOOSA COUNCIL IDAS Development Application Decision Notice                                                   18 of 51


76.    It may be acceptable to the Council for further vegetation to be removed or lopped on the site or
       overhanging the site for safety reasons. For this purpose, a joint site visit shall be undertaken by the
       Manager – Land Use and the Developer to identify any such vegetation to be removed or lopped. The
       Developer may remove or lop additional trees only with the prior written consent of the Manager – Land
       Use subject to such reasonable conditions as may be imposed by the Manager – Land Use.

77.    All areas of vegetation and individual trees to be removed or lopped shall be clearly marked on the Site.

78.    A qualified and experienced arborist shall be present on site prior to construction work occurring in the
       vicinity of trees to be retained; and at least weekly during construction activity in these areas. The arborist
       shall provide advice regarding the retention of tree health and stability and this advice shall be
       implemented. Tree fence guards shall be erected at a 3m distance from the trunk (unless otherwise
       agreed with the Manager Land Use) around all trees to be retained and an inspection arranged with
       Council’s Environmental Planner prior to construction commencing.

79.    During construction of the Development the following areas shall be fenced using a 3 wire star picket
       fence 1.2 metres in height for the purpose of preventing access beyond these areas and thereby
       protecting vegetation on Site:

       79.1. an area defined by a radius of 3m to all identified trees to be retained on the approved plans,
             unless otherwise agreed by Manager Land Use;

       79.2. the full Lot 888 eastern boundary located adjacent to the development area.

80.    A 1.8m min high chain mesh fence shall be erected along the 10m setback line located on the northern
       side of the intermittent creek (measured horizontally from the centreline of the intermittent creek), for the
       full length of the construction zone for Buildings I to F; prior to the commencement of any construction
       work on the site. The fence shall be setback a greater distance from the northern boundary of the creek
       to avoid trees or difficult topography on the 10m setback alignment. No entry into the intermittent creek
       setback area is permitted except for environmental rehabilitation purposes and authorised stormwater
       infrastructure construction. No fill or construction rubbish shall enter this private open space setback
       area.

81.    The precise location and extent of the fencing referred to above shall be determined on-site during a joint
       inspection by the Developer and the Manager – Land Use. The fencing is to be maintained throughout
       the construction period and may only be removed with the agreement of the Manager – Land Use.

82.    Any diversion drains, dewatering activities or excavation work for foundations or basements that are
       installed during construction work on the site shall ensure that adequate groundwater seepage occurs so
       as to maintain the existing downslope vegetation in the intermittent creek by not detrimentally altering the
       existing downslope soil moisture regime. The Site Arborist (in conjunction with a professional hydrologist/
       groundwater specialist as required) shall regularly monitor and provide advice on this matter.

83.    Adequate groundwater seepage shall be maintained at all times to ensure the existing natural vegetation
       in the intermittent creek and soil moisture regimes are not altered as a result of building activity.

84.    Retaining wall footings shall bridge the tree roots of existing trees to be retained where determined as
       necessary and practical by the Site Arborist, Site Civil Engineer - Design and Manager Land Use to retain
       stable and healthy trees on the site.

85.    The buildings and any retaining walls in the immediate vicinity of the bunya trees located near Building J
       shall incorporate particular design features to protect the roots of these trees from damage. The site
       arborist shall submit a report to Council discussing the impact of the building and building setback on the
       tree roots in conjunction with the Development Application for Operational Works.

86.    The construction of the eastern gabion wall shall minimise any detrimental impact on the vegetation in this
       area.
Vegetation Removal and Disposal
87.    Vegetation removal, tree felling and lopping shall be undertaken in an environmentally sensitive manner to
       avoid damaging surrounding vegetation, trees and habitat.

88.    Prior to felling or lopping all trees are to be checked for wildlife (eg Koalas, cockatoos, possums). If
       wildlife species are present, the tree shall not be felled or lopped until the wildlife has left the tree.




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