Information response MCU12/0047

ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE


Issue
No   landscape details have been provided for the plantings to the garden around the Energex
transformer located at the front of the site. The proposal plans indicate all vegetation along the
western boundary between car parks 2and 11 is proposed to be removed The proposal redesigns the
landscape treatment to the pool area and removes gardens within the rear setback.

Information Required
5. Please provide landscaping plans for the whole site that includes;
     (a)     Landscape treatment to the Energex transformer.
     (b)     The garden to the eastern side of the retail unit continued around to the front of the
             building/ parallel to Hastings Street boundary.
     (c)     The retention of trees along the western boundary between car parks 2 and 11 or
             alternatively provide sufficientjustification for their removal.
     (d)     Landscape treatment to the pool surround including the retention of mature Cupaniopsis
             anacardioides and Pandanus trees.
     (e)     Details of the proposed landscape treatment within the rear setback (to the inlet)
             including the intention for the mature Cupaniopsis anacardioides and Euroschinus falcate
             located to the south east corner ofthe bUIlding.


Response:
A Landscape Concept Plan is not considered necessary for the assessment of the subject application
and can appropriately be assessed as part of a subsequent operational works application. Amended
plans DAOO1.E and lOlF clarify the landscape intent for the streetscape address to Hastings Street
and show a landscape area in front of the Energex transformer and extension of the retail unit garden
as  requested by items (a)and (b). The plans also identify that 2 existing trees will be removed along
the western boundary to facilitate the unit 1 building extension. No other trees along the western
boundary between carparks 2 and 11 are proposed to be removed as part of the subject application.
It is noted that request items (d)and (e)have no relevance to the subject application.




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




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Scott Sobey
DIRECTOR