2008/0169 Response to information request - 71 Seaview Tce Sunshine Beach · 132008.169

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    i.     A site specific calculation of the bushfire hazard score(s) for the site using the calculation
           methodology in the State Planning Policy Guidelines (Bushfire Component);
    ii.    An assessment of the proposal against State Planning Policy Guidelines (Bushfire
           Component);
    iii.   A quantitative assessment of predicted bush fire behaviour including calculation of predicted
           Fire Intensity using McArthur's Equation, Rate of Spread, Flame Length using MacArthur's
           Equation and radiant heat flux using a recognised model i.e. the View Factor Model or the
           Leicester Model. Calculations should be based on an FFDI of 50 (Sunshine Coast) and
           maximum predicted fuel loads. These modelled results should be used to determine
           appropriate setbacks;
    iv.    A qualitative assessment including discussion of past fire behaviour / history, any prescribed
           burning undertaken on the site or adjoining sites, likely fire paths, site factors that would
           minimise or maximise fire behaviour, fuel arrangement and loads, potential ignition points,
           fire run distances towards houses (or proposed house sites), slopes and any other matter
           considered important regarding the issue;
    v.     A Bushfire Management Plan prepared in accordance with Appendix 8 of the State Planning
           Policy Guidelines 1/03: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bush fire and Landslide; and
    vi.    A person with experience in assessing the risk of wildfire must undertake the assessment
           against the State Planning Guidelines and to prepare the requested Bushfire Management
           Plan. It is also recommended that the applicant consult with the local Fire Brigade to discuss
           the risk of wildfire on the subject site and the immediate environs.

Response:
A Bushfire Assessment prepared by Covey Associates is included in Attachment 7. This assessment
confirms that appropriate fire mitigation can be achieved to safeguard the property and residence
from bushfire attack though detailed design, adoption of appropriate bushfire management practices
and construction in accordance with Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Building in Bushfire Prone
Areas. The assessment confirms approval is warranted subject to the imposition of the recommended
bushfire conditions.

14. The applicant has previously been requested by Council to remove all structures within the 125m
    Coastal Management setback. All buildings and structures including the pool and pergola should
    be removed from the Coastal Management setback and the changes indicated on amended plans.

Response:
There are no provisions of the planning scheme that require buildings and structures to be clear of the
Coastal management setback. This request has no support of the planning scheme and is therefore
not considered a reasonable or relevant requirement by Council. The Coastal Management District is
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environment and Resource Management and any
development within this area is a matter for the Departments consideration.

The Information and Referral Stage of IDAS has now concluded. We ask that you now provide details
of adjoining owners in order that we may commence the public notification of the application.

Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

Yours faithfully
KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS




Scott Sobe
DIRECTOR
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