Development Application Part 2 of 2 Planning report Geotechnical report and plans MCU11/0168 & OPW11/0257

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    DRIVE WAY AND ACCESS.


    The estate planning appears to have allocated an alternative location for the drive way that is
    proposed in the attached plans submitted for approval.
    The location at the southern end of the access road, or easement is less than satisfactory for
    a number of reasons including


        1. the location is in conflict with a stand of established vegetation, including a street tree
        2. the location is in conflict with existing services, a electricity pillar, water meter
        3. access will impede the functionality of existing visitor car park, in access road.
        4. access will involve a change in grade and levels in the vicinity of the neighbouring
            dwelling
        5. The existing easement access road width in the current location is narrow, and a
            reduction in vehicle movements at this end of the street would be beneficial.




    Site photo, above Note Landscaping and services that are in conflict with drive way entry
    originally designated. Approval to alter the proposed drive way location was sought and the
    proposed change was received favourably by the Body Corporate, refer letter attached, 20th
    July 2011. The impact of a change of location would be minimal, and the benefits of the
    relocation will outweigh the disadvantages. The proposed drive way location will promote a
    greater area for landscaping, result in less excavation and enhance a better landscape
    outcome.




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