response to information request - Capital Prudential - Eumundi Noosa Rd · MCU23/0094

   39. Provide an Arborist Report incorporating detailed dimensioned plans,
       demonstrating that the existing vegetation located with the site and on
       neighbouring properties can be successfully retained as part of the
       development works in accordance with AS4970 Protection of trees on
       development sites and with the Planning scheme policy for development
       works. The report shall include (as a minimum) the following information:
          a. tree species identification, assessment of tree health and existing site
             conditions influencing root locations
          b. recommended tree protection zones and critical root zones in
             accordance with the AS4970;
          c. design / layout changes required to facilitate retention, e.g.,
             adjustment of driveway location, relocation of proposed hardstand
             areas;
          d. native construction techniques where appropriate
Please find attached the arborist report by Kurt Brown identifying all existing trees on the
site and adjoining the property. The report concludes there are no significant or
endangered species and it is recommended to clear all trees and devise a native
landscaping plan.
Special observation is the pink bubble on the site map that indicates the neighbouring
trees on the eastern boundary are not within the site and as such don’t fall under any tree
management for the site but still have a minor consideration. The distance to any hard
structure construction proposed appears outside the SRZ and is greater than the distance
currently in place for the neighbouring existing dwellings and the trees observed.


   40. Provide a detailed landscaping plans prepared by a suitably qualified
       landscape architect in accordance with the requirements of the PSP2 –
       Landscaping, and that incorporate the following:
          a. demonstrate compliance with AO17 of the Medium Density
             Residential Zone Code by setting back boundary fencing and
             providing meaningful landscape space with a width capable of
             screening and softening the development. Cross sectional details
             should be provided.
          b. Screening vegetation with vertical scale to be provide along the
             northern, eastern, and southern boundary to buffer the built form
             when viewed from neighbouring properties. Ensure planting includes
             appropriate height screening plants (minimum 4-5 metres in height at
             maturity)
A detailed landscaping plan is provided by Element Design including structural plantings
in front of the fencing consisting of the following:
   -   Road Reserve (between footpath and kerb)
          o Weeping bottlebrush and Bush Satinash every 8m within the (5)
   -   Front of units (between boundary and fence 2m)
          o Tuckeroos and Water gums (10 x 45 ltrs) every 4m supplemented by native
              shrubs and groundcovers)
   -   Surrounding pool
          o Lilly pillys and foxtail palms surrounded by dense shrubs
   -   Eastern Boundary
          o Mix of lilly pillys and bottlebrush with shrubs and to screen adjoining
              neighbours.
   -   Northern and Southern Boundary
          o Mix of lilly pillys and bottlebrush with shrubs and to screen adjoining
              neighbours.


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