Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW22 0231

Author	Graduate Development Engineer, Daniel Epps
Development Assessment

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No.	OPW22/0231
Applicant	Anglican Church Of Australia
Proposal	Operational Works - Drainage Works, Frontage Work, Landscaping, Stormwater
Properly Made Date	14 September 2022
Information Request Date	6 October 2022
Information Response Date	8 November 2022
Decision Due Date	20 December 2022
Report Completed Date	23 November 2022
Report Reviewed By	Mark Lewis – 23 November 2022

PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address	1 Rectory St Pomona Qld 4568
RP Description	Lot 201 P 5011
Land Area	2023.0000 m²
Existing Use of Land	Place of Worship (Church) & Residential (Dwelling)

STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation	Urban Footprint
Zone	Community Facilities
Precinct	Not Applicable
Local Plan Area	Not Applicable
Overlays	Heritage and Character Area
Assessment Type	Code
PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for an Operational Works - Drainage Works, Frontage Work, Landscaping, Stormwater.
The locality and proposal plan are included below.

Figure 1 – Locality

Figure 2 – Site Plan
site details
Background
The proposed works sets out the address the conditions of the higher order approval: RAL20/0030.
assessment
The applicant proposes to subdivide the subject site at 1 Rectory Street, Pomona. This subdivision requires each lot to be serviced independently (stormwater and sewer). External works have been required as part of the higher order approval and have been included as part of the Operational Works application. The works, which includes the construction of a 1.8m wide footpath, pram ramp and planting of street trees, have been certified by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ).
Engineering recognise that the proposed discharge location is undesirable as the proposed kerb adapters extend beyond the prolongation of the property boundary and encroaches the frontage of Lot 3 Rectory Street. When raised with the applicant, the applicant’s engineer demonstrated that all other reasonable and more-desirable locations were exhausted. In this instance, Engineering believes that proposed discharge location is the most suitable.
Engineering believes that the development can achieve relevant compliances and recommends the following conditions.
Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017; and
Noosa Plan 2020.
Noosa Plan 2020
The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
Water Quality and Drainage Code; and
Transport Code.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments.
cONSULTATION
Referral Agencies
Not Applicable
Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
conclusion & reasons for decision
The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
With regard to Application No OPW22/0231 for an Operational Works - Drainage Works, Frontage Work, Landscaping, Stormwater situated at 1 Rectory St Pomona Qld 4568 and described as Lot 201 P 5011, it is recommended the application be approved in accordance with the following details for the Decision Notice:
application details
Application No:	OPW22/0231
Street address:	1 Rectory St Pomona Qld 4568
Real property description:	Lot 201 P 5011
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
Decision details
Council decided to issue the following type of approval:
Development Permit for Approval for Operational Works - Drainage Works, Frontage Work, Landscaping, Stormwater
CURRENCY PERIOD of approval
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
assessment manager conditions
APPROVED PLANS
Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No.	Rev.	Plan/Document Name	Date
1816-102	A	Design Features Plan 1 Prepared by Callaghan & Toth	14 September 2022
1816-103	B	Design Features Plan 2 Prepared by Callaghan & Toth	22 October 2022
1816-104	A	Landscaping Notes Prepared by Callaghan & Toth	14 September 2022
CURRENCY PERIOD
The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the development has not substantially started by 24 November 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Bonds
A compliance bond of $5,000 is to be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting. The pre-start meeting will only be held once Council's Construction Engineering Officer has confirmation that the bond monies have been received by Council.
The bond will be refunded less any costs incurred by Council in ensuring compliance with these conditions or any additional inspections incurred for substandard work or work undertaken not in accordance with this permit.
Bonds must:
meet the requirements of council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy for performance and uncompleted works.
be calculated using a schedule of works and relevant bond equation
include GST
have approval of the bond calculations and amount from Council prior to lodgement
be lodged with Council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements have been met.
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Engineering
All necessary approvals from external service providers (e.g. Unitywater) and external parties on which the development works are proposed have been obtained and a copy supplied to Council.
A condition report including photographs of the frontage of the site must be completed and submitted to council at the prestart meeting / prior to any works commencing.
Certificates demonstrating currency of public liability insurance and works insurance covering the works must be submitted to Council prior to the prestart meeting.
Council must be contacted at least 5 working days prior to any works commencing to organise a prestart. The contact number to arrange a pre-start meeting is 5329 6500. The pre-start meeting must include the relevant parties for the following aspects of the works:
Civil engineering works;
Landscape works;
A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting and must specifically address the following:
Traffic Management during all aspects of the construct phase including:
A Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic control measures prior to construction
Maintenance of safe vehicle and pedestrian access across the frontage of the site both during daily construction and after daily construction has ceased
Proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the development
Maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the construction site through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control measures
Any changes to the details associated with the supervising RPEQ or Principal Contractor during construction, must be notified to council in writing within five business days of the change occurring.
Any conflict between the development and an existing or proposed service must be referred to the relevant service authority for determination prior to commencement of works.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Engineering
The developer must meet any costs to repair damage to any Council asset during construction, where damage is a result of the development works. Damage to assets must be repaired immediately where it creates a hazard to the community. In circumstances where the damage does not create a hazard to the community, it must be repaired immediately on completion of the works associated with the development.
All works must be supervised by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) who is independent of the Developer and Principal Contractor, and they must certify that all works conform to the Operational Works permit. Where municipal works are involved, such confirmation must be submitted for the respective hold points prior to any site inspection by Council Officers.
All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
The approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice
The relevant conditions of the higher order Reconfiguration of Lot approval RAL20/0030 to which this approval relates
All relevant Noosa Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard specifications and guidelines
The latest version of the Healthy Waterways document “Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland” for all water quality devices to be constructed on site
Landscaping Works
Landscape works must be supervised, undertaken and certified by qualified persons*. All works must be completed in accordance with this Decision Notice.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Landscape works must be in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan and:
Delineate all planting to grassed area interfaces with a spade cut edge.
Ensure amenity or sales signage and ancillary infrastructure is not installed within the road reserve.
Ensure permanent irrigation is not installed within the road reserve.
Ensure mulch is aged, comprised of leaf and limb material of varying sizes, free of foreign matter including anthropogenic waste, rock, soil/sediment contamination and is applied to all planting areas to ensure a minimum 100mm depth once settled.
*(Refer to Advisory Notes)
Removal of existing trees and vegetation must be undertaken by a qualified person* and must include:
Stump grinding to below finished surface level.
Rectification to the finished surface levels and materials.
No damage to other vegetation for retention.
Legal disposal of all removed vegetation and debris.
Replanting in accordance with the approved plans
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Public amenity trees* must:
Meet Specifying Trees – a guide to assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC).
Be located in accordance with engineering requirements for safe vehicle and pedestrian sight lines.
Be located from services and infrastructure a minimum of:
6m from electricity poles and pillars.
4m from street lighting.
2m from stormwater catchment pits.
2m from any adjoining driveway.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Turfed areas must be must be free of pest, diseases and weeds and level with adjoining surfaces.
Works within Road Reserve/Reinstatement
Safe vehicle and pedestrian access on all streets in the vicinity of the development must be maintained at all times. Should footpath/road closures be necessary to carry out construction works, Council’s Engineering Officer must be notified prior to the proposed closure and all requirements complied with.
All frontage works must match neatly with existing road and verge/footpath features. Additional works beyond the frontage may be required to provide an acceptable transition to existing road and verge/footpath profiles.
Electrical conduits or other services proposed to be installed within existing and proposed road reserves under existing sealed carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed driveways or significant vegetation must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted, unless specifically approved by Council.
Pathways
All pathways must be constructed in accordance with the following requirements:
All footpath/cycleway must comply with Council’s Standard Drawing SEQ R-065.
Provision must be made for disabled access at all kerb crossings associated with pathways, in accordance with Council's current standards.
All paths must have a slip resistant surface
Expansion and contraction joints must provide a flush finish. Installation of joints by saw cutting is preferred to ensure a smooth ride for cyclists
The required work includes any modifications to ensure the footpath finishes flush with all existing service covers and the like, or alternatively these services are raised or altered, so as not to create a pedestrian safety hazard
Pathways must:
terminate in a manner that ensures smooth transition to existing surfaces for public safety
be designed and constructed to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Access to Premises Standard, Austroads and relevant sections of AS1428 Design for access and mobility
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
Slope and batters are a maximum grade of:
1 in 6 where in proximity to waterbodies
1 in 4 for grassed areas.
1 in 3 for planted areas
1 in 2 for combined structural engineering and planting solutions.
Stormwater Drainage
Appropriate scour protection must be provided at the outlet of all stormwater pipes including temporary outlets.
Works associated with this permit must not adversely impact on the existing drainage conditions on other properties (e.g. by blocking or interfering with natural overland flows).
Construction of all internal stormwater drainage works must comply with the relevant section/s of Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.3.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Prescribed Water Contaminants (as defined in Schedule 10 of Environmental Protection Regulation 2019) must not be released from the site or to waters within the site, or be likely to be released should rainfall occur, unless all reasonable and practicable measures are taken to prevent or minimise the release and concentration of contamination.
Sediment and erosion control measures must be in place prior to works commencing. If such measures are not in place or are not satisfactory, “on the spot” fines may be issued. Such fines can be issued if sediments from the site are found to enter or have the potential to enter Council’s stormwater system, natural waterways, any downstream stormwater filtration system or adversely impacting on other properties.  The sediment and erosion control design and measures have NOT been approved, it is the site's Supervising Engineer who is responsible for ensuring that the sediment and erosion control measures have:
Been duly designed by an RPEQ or CPESC and constructed in accordance with "best practise" methods,
Been revised by an RPEQ or CPESC to address the issues raised by changes in the projected construction schedule and/or methods,
Been revised to address predicted rainfall events, and
Achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
Council may request further controls to be installed should the implemented measures be found inefficient.
The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the supervising engineer instructions and the current best practice standards * (Refer to Advisory Note).
The developer must ensure sediment does not leave the site or enter onto adjoining properties or Council’s drainage system due to surface runoff or on tyres of vehicles and/or machinery. It is essential to implement appropriate approved erosion and sediment control measures throughout the site during all phases of construction including vehicle shakedown pad/grid (or similar) at the access to the construction site. Where sediments or other contaminants are deposited on a road, they must be removed so as not to enter Council’s drainage system or waterways.
Prior to the completion of the development and commencement of use, all site surfaces must be effectively stabilised using methods which have achieved effective short-term stabilisation and which will continue to achieve effective stabilisation in the medium to long-term. For the purpose of this condition, an effectively stabilised surface is defined as one that does not, or is not likely to result in visible evidence of soil loss caused by sheet, rill or gully erosion or lead to sedimentation, or lead to water contamination.
Damage to Services and Assets
Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately; or
where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
PRIOR TO COUNCIL SIGNING THE PLAN OF SURVEY
Certification
Upon completion of the work a certificate must be issued by an RPEQ certifying that the works have been constructed in accordance with the Operational Works permit.
As Constructed Plans and ADAC XML Files (Council)
Prior to acceptance of civil works to become Council assets “On Maintenance”, satisfactory “As-Constructed” records must be submitted to Council. The bundle of “As Constructed” information shall include:
As-Constructed Engineering Drawings. Data is to be submitted in an electronic drawing file format (.dwg), with all plans clearly endorsed “As-Constructed”, along with the accompanying hardcopies (PDFs of the As-Constructed .dwg drawing files), and;
ADAC XML Digital File. ADAC File format (ADAC - Asset Design As Constructed) prepared in accordance with industry standards and recorded in “MGA - UTM56 / GDA94” projection.
Please Note: Further information and advice relating to the as-constructed drawing presentation, as-constructed survey capture and associated guidelines for preparation of a compliant ADAC XML digital file are available on the webpage titled “As-Constructed Guidelines” and accessible at the Noosa Council Website: Planning & Development / Development Tools & Guidelines / As-Constructed Guidelines.
The “As-Constructed” drawings will require certification by a:
Qualified experienced Civil Engineer (RPEQ) confirming design intent and conformance with applicable standards and specifications, along with the relevant descriptions of assets, services and structures and;
Licensed Surveyor in regard to the cadastral and locational information, levels and applicable survey datum.
The data must be in accordance with Council’s “Planning Scheme Policy 6 – Engineering Design Standards”, and fully detail the levels for all engineering works including but not limited to the drainage network and structures, finished ground and pavement surface levels.
Landscaping, including all assets and improvements within parks, open space and road reserves areas are to be shown on an accompanying separate landscape plan (prepared in .dwg file format with accompanying hardcopy PDFs) and include a complaint ADAC XML file.  Details of the landscaping and all associated assets and improvements may be included in the ADAC XML digital file prepared for associated civil infrastructure, or alternatively, be provided as a separate ADAC XML digital file containing landscape and asset information only.
On Maintenance
All municipal works must be accepted ‘On Maintenance’ by Council in accordance with Council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy prior to plan sealing. To achieve ‘On Maintenance’, the supervising RPEQ must submit to Council:
certification that all works have been undertaken and completed in accordance with the requirements of this Permit
as Constructed details in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
maintenance and operational manuals for all proprietary or site specific devices
Off Maintenance
Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection the developer must provide a written request for the Off Maintenance inspection.
A re-inspection fee in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charge Register will be charged where:
a Council inspection reveals works do not comply with approval requirements
submitted certification falsely states works comply with approval requirements.
referral agencies
Not applicable.
Advisory notes
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part of the assessment manager conditions:
General Advisory Notes
Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three years current experience in the field of landscape design.
Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction projects.
Undertaking rehabilitation construction and establishment works is considered to be a person with five years current experience in revegetation and regeneration.
Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree protection, hazard identification/mitigation and Specifying Trees – a guide to assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
A Diploma of Arboriculture.
General Advisory Notes
Council has undertaken an audit check of the Operational Works drawings in relations to the proposed works.  A detailed check of the calculations and drawings has not been undertaken, as they have been certified by a RPEQ. The RPEQ bears full responsibility for all aspects of the engineering design.  Council reserves the right to require further amendments and/or additions at a later date should design errors become apparent.
Council reserves the right to call up any performance bond held or levy charges against the property, should emergency works be required to be undertaken by Council to make the site safe due to inactivity on the development site for extended periods of time.
Should any changes or modifications to the approved plans be required as a result of construction constraints, a “Request to change an existing approval” under the Planning Act 2016 must be made. Amended plans clearly indicating the changes must be lodged with this application along with the appropriate fees.
Prestart, On and Off Maintenance Inspections Request
Contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5 business days’ notice of preferred inspection time.
If Council officers are required to undertake additional inspections of the same works, a reinspection fee will be applicable in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges register applicable at the time.
A minimum maintenance period of 12 months will apply to all municipal works and thereafter until such time as the works are performing in accordance with the approved design unless noted otherwise
Environmental Advisory Notes
The Environmental Protection Act 1994 states that a person must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise the harm. Environmental harm includes environmental nuisance. In this regard persons and entities, involved in the civil, earthworks, construction and landscaping phases of this development are to adhere to their ‘general environmental duty’ to minimise the risk of causing environmental harm.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Accepted best practice standards include International Erosion Control Association Australasia Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control
Qualified Person, for the purpose of erosion and sediment control is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or suitably experienced Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
As a general rule, a site is determined to have achieved effective short-term stabilisation if at the time of the plan sealing inspection:
Methods of stabilisation are:
appropriate for slopes and slope lengths; and
are consistent with best practice environmental management practices such as in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control or the IECA Manual; and
Stormwater runoff from the site is not currently, and is not likely to result in visible evidence of sedimentation or erosion, or lead to water contamination.
Landscaping
The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges Register where:
An inspection revealed that any landscape works do not comply with the conditions of the Decision Notice, Approved Plans and or Approved Documents
Certification is submitted to Council falsely stating that works comply with the approved plans, documents and or conditions of the Decision Notice.
Public amenity trees are defined as any tree located within public streets, parks or areas that will become publically owned as a result of this development.
property notes
Not applicable.
VARIATION approval details
Not applicable.
further development permits required
Not applicable.
submissions
Not applicable.
RIGHTS OF APPEAL
You are entitled to appeal against this decision. A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the Planning Act 2016 is attached.
During the appeal period, you as the applicant may suspend your appeal period and make written representations to Council about the conditions contained within the development approval. If Council agrees or agrees in part with the representations, a negotiated decision notice will be issued. Only one negotiated decision notice may be given.
OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available on line at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.

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