SUPERSEDED Negotiated Decision Notice - Advice Agency - EPA [As Published] · 132007.2399

                                                                                      2007/2399



Landscaping & Existing Vegetation
5.   The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s Policy
     on Landscaping Guidelines, the approved Noosa Springs Landscape Design Report and a
     properly prepared landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or
     Horticulturalist. The landscaping shall include:
        Street trees and landscaping treatment within the common property and easement areas
         of the development.
        Screening vegetation along the line of play of the golf course designed to protect the
         allotments and detached houses from stray golf balls. The vegetation shall consist of
         native endemic trees and shrubs at densities sufficient to provide a physical screen when
         mature; and
        Koala and glossy back cockatoo feed trees shall be incorporated into the plantings;
     The landscaping is to be completed in accordance with the approved landscaping plan prior to
     endorsement of the Plan of Survey for Stage 2.
6.   Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required to
     be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use. These landscape
     plans required to be submitted are to denote areas of existing vegetation or existing trees
     proposed or required to be retained.
7.   All other vegetation shall be protected from interference resulting from clearing or construction
     activities by:
        Clearly marking vegetation to be retained with flagging tape;
        Installing protective fencing around the drip line of the vegetation;
        Stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking occurs in already cleared areas that does not
         cause interference with vegetation; and
        Low impact construction techniques are used around vegetation to minimise interference
         with the vegetation.
8.   A fauna spotter shall be employed to oversee the removal of any native trees within the site.
9.   Cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed by one of the following methods and removed
     from the site:-
        Processing through a woodchipper or shredder. The resulting mulch is to be stockpiled
         loose in heaps of less than 1000 cubic metres, less than 2.5 metres high with a minimum
         of 10 metres between edges of heaps.
        Disposal for firewood.
        Disposal for landscaping purposes.
        Transport to alternative site for breaking down materials provided that all necessary
         permits have been obtained to allow the alternate site to be used for this purpose.
        The disposal method for clearing vegetation is to be submitted in conjunction with an
         application for a Development Permit for Operational Work. The Applicant is advised that
         other methods may be considered provided full details of the method are submitted.
        The Applicant is advised that burning off is an unacceptable method of disposal.




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