RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

                                                                                           2008/176



      The disposal method for clearing works is to be submitted in conjunction with an application
      for a Development Permit for Operational Work. The Applicant is advised that other methods
      may be considered provided full details of the method are submitted.
      The Applicant is advised that burning off is an unacceptable method of disposal.
Fauna Spotter
19.   The Applicant must conform to the requirements of the Fauna Management Plan Settler’s
      Cove Development Pty Ltd, May 2005, (or later updated and approved versions) and
      implement particularly section 3.4, and section 4.2. A fauna spotter shall be employed to
      oversee the removal of any native trees within the site. 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.
Landscaping
20.   The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s Policy
      on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared Landscape Plan prepared by a suitably
      qualifies Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to
      the premises being occupied and maintained at all times thereafter. The Landscaping Plan
      shall include the following:
      a.    Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo food trees in accordance with the associated
            Environmental Protection Authority (EcoAccess) approval conditions for the site and the
            approved Settler’s Cove Ecological Restoration Plan and Landscape Master Plan.
      b.    Locations of nesting boxes for Glossy Black Cockatoos shall be indicated on the
            landscape plans and installed on existing trees to be retained.
      c.    Vegetation to adequately screen and provide filtered views of the development, including
            as viewed from Serenity Close and Banksia Avenue, and shade hardscaped areas, with
            plantings to include significant canopy trees.
      d.    A minimum of twenty-five (25) native trees of a minimum bag size of 400L to replace
            existing trees to be removed the site’s frontage.
      e.    Street trees to the frontage of the site at appropriate centres and to provide shade to any
            existing pathways.
      f.    Replanting of street trees to median islands with Serenity Close where affected by the
            development entrance/exit works; and
      g.    Details of any proposed fencing.
      h.    Koala friendly fencing and climbing poles to retaining walls to allow access to food trees
            and through the site, where appropriate.
      i.    Fencing to exclude koalas from pool areas, escape measures for pools and any other
            identified koala friendly measures.
Fencing
21.   Any fencing provided in conjunction with the development is to be set back at least 1 metre
      from the road frontage with at least half of any fence set back 2 metres. Dense landscaping is
      to be provided between the road frontage and any fencing.
Signage
22.   Any advertising sign or device is to comply with Council's policies on advertising.
23.   Construction signage, including that on hoardings and shade cloth but not including statutory
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      safety signage, shall not exceed a total of 20m for the site. Tower cranes shall not include
      advertising signage or unnecessary lighting.
Bicycle Parking
24.   Secure bicycle racks shall be provided on site to accommodate a minimum of 28 bicycles.
      The cycle parking rack is to be made available for customers and staff of the retail premises at
      all times during business hours.
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