Decision Notice plus copy sent to Referral Agencies [As Published] · 132007.2398

                                                                                       2007/2398




Landscaping
8.    A Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or
      Horticulturalist and shall be in accordance with Council’s Landscaping Code of The Noosa
      Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.                   The
      Landscaping Plan shall be submitted and approved as part of an application for Operational
      Works. The Landscaping Plan shall address landscaping treatments for the development
      including internal streetscapes and open space areas, adjoining road network and properties.
      The detailed Landscaping Plans shall identify and/or address the following:-
      8.1     Street tree planting to Pearsons Road and Trading Post Road to allow good shade
              canopy once fully mature;
      8.2     Existing vegetation to be removed, with this vegetation clearly identified on site for
              inspection by Council;
      8.3     Existing vegetation to be retained and measures employed to ensure vegetation
              retention;
      8.4     Landscaping treatments to internal road network and between buildings;
      8.5     Landscaping treatments to open space areas, including any rehabilitation and planting
              enhancement requirements around the drainage basins within the site;
      8.6     Landscaping buffers and fencing to Elm Street, Pearsons Road, Trading Post Road
              and Lamonts Road;
      8.7     Landscape buffers and fencing to adjoining properties;
      8.8     The location of pedestrian pathways and seating within the site and on the road
              reserve adjoining the site.
      Such landscaping is to be completed in accordance with the approved landscaping plan prior
      to acceptance of the development on maintenance.
9.    Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required to
      be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.
10.   All underground services, drainage, footpaths, bike paths, roads and other site works shall be
      located to minimise adverse impacts on retained vegetation, particularly their root systems.
Public Open Space
11.   Communal recreational facilities shall be located a minimum of 15 metres from bedrooms of
      Independent Living Units and Aged Care Residence.
12.   Seating shall be provided in communal areas and along pedestrian pathways within the site.
Acoustics
13.   The site is to be developed in accordance with the recommendations of the Acoustic Report as
      prepared by ASK Consulting Engineers (Project 499IR0IVoI dated 12 March 2009 and the
      addendum dated 20 March 2009), which include the use of minimum construction methods for
      buildings and acoustic barriers along site boundaries.
14.   The acoustic report shall be amended, where appropriate, to include additional measures
      required to address potential road noise on habitable rooms and private open space areas
      from haulage vehicles along Lamonts Road.
15.   Where mechanical ventilation systems are to be used for the development, the most energy
      efficient systems shall be installed.


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