20200193 - Change Request Letter (002) · 132010.105.01

   (d)    Preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer       •   There is no existing vegetation to preserve
          development;                                                 however landscaping to Council satisfaction can be
                                                                       provided upon request.
   (e)    Allow for space and landscaping to be provided           •   There proposed location of the Pool House allows
          between buildings including adequate area at                 sufficient space for landscaping to be provided.
          ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs
          and outdoor living;
   (f)    Be consistent with the predominant character of          •   The proposed Pool House is located to the rear of
          the streetscape                                              the property will have no effect on the predominant
                                                                       character of the streetscape.
   (g)    Protect the natural character and avoid adverse          •   The proposed Pool House is small in scale and has
          impacts on ecologically important areas such as              been designed to complement the area in which it
          national parks, waterways and wetlands.                      is located. It’s construction will not involve the
                                                                       removal of any existing vegetation and the
                                                                       stormwater runoff from roofed areas will be
                                                                       controlled. Accordingly the proposed reduced rear
                                                                       boundary setback will have no effect on the natural
                                                                       character, or adversely impact the ecological
                                                                       importance, of national parks, waterways and
                                                                       wetlands.

   FIRE BUFFER: MCU 132010.105.
   It is understood that the MCU 132010.105 dated 25 February 2010 imposes a Condition that:

   “19. Flammable structures and landscaping materials, such as timber pergolas, timber decks and timber sleeper
   walls shall not be constructed within the 10 metre Fire Protection Zone.”

   While bushfire construction requirements are strictly a Building Assessment Provision and are not permitted to be
   altered by Local Planning Instruments, the proposed structures within the FPZ will be constructed from either non-
   combustible materials or bushfire resisting timber as defined be AS3959-2018:

               TABLE 1 :BUSHFIRE RESISTING TIMBER AS PER AS3959-2018
                     Standard Trade Name                     Botanical Name
               Ash, silvertop                 Eucalyptus sieberi
               Blackbutt                      Eucalyptus pilularis
               Gum, red, river                Eucalyptus camaldulensis
               Gum, spotted                   Corymbia maculata
                                              Corymbia henryi
                                              Corymbia citriodora
               Ironbark, red                  Eucalyptus sideroxylon
               Kwila (Merbau)                 Intsia bijuga
               Turpentine                     Syncarpia glomulifera


   EASEMENTS:
   No encroachment into the Unitywater Easement will be approved unless with the written consent of the Infrastructure
   Service Provider.



I look forward to your response and trust you find the supporting information sufficient for assessment, your careful
consideration of the proposals will be greatly appreciated.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact this office

Your faithfully.




DON GREHAN
Building Certifier
Accreditation No: A739669