6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Specific Outcomes                  Probable Solutions                      Response

        natural landscape          Where vehicles are parked parallel to
        character of the area;     the kerb, landscaping is setback a
                                   minimum of 500mm from the back of
                                   the kerb to allow adequate access
   b)   provides buffering to
                                   (see Figure 14-26);
        adjoining uses;
                                   AND
   c) maintains the             S23.3
      functionality of the road Street trees are planted a minimum of
      reserve for vehicles,     1m from the back of the kerb in the
      pedestrian and bicycles, road reserve verge.
      including providing       Figure 14-26 Allow 500mm for
      adequate allowance for passenger Access
      pedestrians to use the
      verge;

   d) provides for the retention
      of existing tall trees and
      remnant native
      vegetation;

   e) allows for the opening of
      car doors along urban
      streets;

   f)    allows for maintenance
        or emergency access to
        service corridors and
        utilities;

   g) maintains site distances
      to and from corners,
      intersections, driveways
      and pedestrian crossing
      points; and

   h) maintains overland
      stormwater flow to avoid
      ponding on footpaths,
      nature strips or adjoining
      premises.

14.137 Environment protection and conservation




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