2014-08-19 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda - Pages 1-101

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   19 AUGUST 2014




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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      19 AUGUST 2014

                               i     ecologically important areas;
        o =                    il    the ecological values of water catchment areas;
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        o =                    iti   the water quality of waterways, the Noosa River system and ground and
        o£                           surface waters;
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        Ox                     iv    that part of the natural environment that may be environmentally harmed
        Oo £                         by vermin, pests, noxious plants or threats such as fire, development and
        = x                          inappropriate land management;
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        < 8                    Vv    vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
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                              vi     coastal resources and values including coastal foreshores, near shore
                                     marine environments, beaches, dunes, rocky headlands, beaches and
                                     river mouths; and
                              vii    koala habitat areas and ecological linkages that provide for connectivity
                                     and safety for the long term viability of koala populations.
                         e)   The replanting or rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat is achieved;
                        f)     In the case of urban areas, urban amenity, quality of life and ecosystem health is
                              maintained and enhanced;
                         g)   Clearing of protected vegetation only occurs where it is reasonably necessary
                              and in an environmentally sensitive manner that provide for suitable replacement
                              plantings.

                13.8     Specific outcomes for the Biodiversity Overlay Code
                         The specific outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay Code are included in
                         column 1 of Table 13.2.   Probable solutions for code assessable development are
                         included in column 2 of Table 13.2.

               Table 13.2
                                 column 1                                        column 2
                            Specific outcomes                    Probable solutions (if code assessable)
                13.9     Vegetation retention and conservation”
               Environmental Protection Area &
               Environmental Enhancement Area
                Vegetation & Riparian Buffer Area              $1.1 An Ecological Assessment Report
                O01 Vegetation of local origin? on premises    prepared in accordance with Planning Scheme
               identified as—                                  Policy 18 — Ecological Assessment Guidelines
                a)   Environmental Protection Area’? or        demonstrates that the flora on the premises
                     Riparian Buffer Area on the Biodiversity | does not constitute Environmental Protection
                     Overlay Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1, is           Area or Environmental Enhancement Area
                     retained and conserved in its present     vegetation.”
                     form or improved to ensure its ongoing    OR
                     contribution to the natural resources and
                     biological diversity of the Noosa Shire; | $7.2 Where constructing a Detached House;
                     and                              4        or Community residence interference with
                b)   Environmental Enhancement Area’     on | vegetation does not extend beyond—
                     Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 —

               8 PSP18 Ecological Assessment Guidelines details information Council may require as part of an information request.
               ° Local origin is defined in the Dictionary (Part 2 Interpretation)
               ® Refer to Council's Vegetation of Noosa Shire study for further details on what constitutes Environmental Protection
               vegetation.
               " Refer to Council's Vegetation of Noosa Shire study for further details on what constitutes Environmental
               Enhancement vegetation.

                                                            13-8
                                                      Biodiversity Overlay

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