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Attachment 2 - Existing Approval
• evidence that the site has been effectively stabilised in the short term;
• evidence that soil has been adequately ameliorated;
• evidence that seed of annual and perennial grass species has been applied at an
adequate rate; and
• that grass seed has germinated at a density that is likely to achieve an effective
grass cover.
Retention of Existing Trees
19. The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
20. Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
Qualified Person
21. Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
a. 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.
b. Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a
person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction
projects.
c. 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 assessment and either:
i. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
ii. A Diploma of Arboriculture.
d. Undertaking Fauna site works and calculating compensatory habitat is considered to
be a Fauna Spotter Catcher with current certification under the Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service.
e. Assessing and certifying soil quality is considered to be an Agronomist or
Horticulturalist with three years current experience in soil testing.
Landscape Works
22. The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges
Register where:
a. An inspection revealed that any constructed rehabilitation/landscape works do not
comply with the conditions of the Decision Notice, Approved Plans and or Approved
Documents
b. Certification is submitted to Council falsely stating that works comply with the approved
plans, documents and or conditions of the Decision Notice.
23. Public amenity trees are defined as any tree located within public streets, parks or areas that
will become publicly owned as a result of this development.
Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
24. The ESC plans submitted with the application have not been approved and are not
considered suitable for addressing the conditions of this permit. Specialist advice and input
should be sought in the preparation of ‘for construction’ ESC plans.
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