Planning Report (004)

                                                                                      proposal report

5.2.1 Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code
The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality
Code and is considered to comply with the outcomes refer Attachment D. The proposed
playground complements the existing community facilities in the surrounding area with the design
and landscaping of the site providing a scenic recreational focus for the township.


5.2.2 Community Uses Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Community Uses Code and is
considered to comply with the outcomes refer Appendix E. The site is surrounded by Community
facilities and the existing creek corridor which provide appropriate separation to surrounding areas


5.2.3 Landscaping Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Landscaping Code and is
considered to comply with the outcomes. The proposed playground proposes extensive
landscaping across the site.


5.2.4 Engineering Codes

The Driveways and Carparking Code does not detail any specific requirements for the provision of
carparking for Open space uses however, the applicant has recognised that the playground will be
a signature destination and has reviewed the potential carparking demand of the use based on
playground developments of a similar nature as well as the existing carparking facilities of the
immediate area. Attachment F provides a copy of this review.

Based on this review, the applicant proposes the construction of additional car parking within the
surrounding area. In addition to the 18 spaces located on Marara Street, a further 12 spaces will be
constructed opposite the site in the Maple Street Road Reserve with a further 52 spaces within the
Lower Mill site (off Lower Mill Road). (Refer Attachment C). These carparking spaces on the
Lower Mill site will be the subject of a separate application lodged to Council. The applicant further
advises that these works are included in the current budget with works to commence shortly after
the relevant approvals obtained.

A Stormwater Quality Management Plan has been prepared for the playground and is included in
Attachment G. The plan details a number of treatment systems of the site.


5.2.5 Biodiversity Overlay

The Biodiversity Overlay maps the site with a Riparian Buffer Area and an Environmental
Protection Area.




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