Appendix C - Ecological Assessment

                                                                                                                                                                                      Hollett Road Ecological Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                    Minor Change Application - 191 Hollett Road, Noosaville
 Element                Outcome                                                               Compliance statement *



                                                                                                  Condition 50 requires that an arboreal fauna crossing must be provide in the form of a rope bridge on
                                                                                                   Hollett Road adjacent to Lot 10.
                                                                                                  Condition 51 requires that two koala (road) signs must be provided on Hollett Road.
                                                                                                  Condition 52 requires that domestic cats must be permanently retained within the respective dwelling
                                                                                                   houses and/or within a purpose built cat enclosure.
                                                                                                  Condition 53 requires that boundary fencing to all lots must be koala friendly.
                                                                                                  Conditions 54 to 56 contain requirements for wildlife during vegetation removal/disturbance as part
                                                                                                   of the approval.

                                                                                              These conditions require updating to reflect the reduced yield and consequential lot renumbering.
                                                                                              Appendix F provides a context plan for the greater locality illustrating how corridors within the site tie into
                                                                                              the broader corridor network including crossings of Walter Hay Drive. The plan illustrates that corridors are
                                                                                              provided to key crossing points of Walter Hay Drive and corridors of dimensions wider than those provided
                                                                                              in nearby developments.


                        13.7.2 - Overall Outcome (d)                                          The proposed development layout retains all areas of remnant in addition to tracts of regrowth vegetation
                        The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay              within ~82% of the site that is dedicated as a park or under covenant. The remaining ~18% to be
                        Code are the following: -                                             developed supports either grasses or regrowth vegetation. Biodiversity and natural resources are avoided
                                                                                              and impacts are minimised and mitigated by way of the design and conditions of approval including:
                        …
                                                                                                  Condition 42 requires a permanent fence along the common boundary of Lots 3 to 11, 13, 14, 16, 51
                        a)         Development is managed so as to avoid, or where                 and 52 with the adjacent reserves. The fence along the common boundary of Lots 3 to 11, 13, 14 and
                                   avoidance is not practicable, minimises or mitigates the        16 with the adjacent reserves must, among other things, be dog proof.
                                   impacts upon the Shire's biodiversity values and natural
                                   resources, including: -                                        Condition 44 requires revegetation / rehabilitation plantings generally within those existing cleared
                                                                                                   areas north of Lot 4 and between Lots 9 and 19 to offset clearing associated with the realignment and
                               i.       ecologically important areas;
                                                                                                   widening of Hollett Road.
                              ii.       the ecological values of water catchment areas;
                                                                                                  Condition 45 provides, among other things, no clearing of native vegetation including Old Growth
                             iii.       the water quality of waterways, the Noosa River            “Habitat Trees” (i.e. trees with hollow branches and limbs) is permitted during subdivision construction
                                        system and ground and surface waters;                      without the prior written approval of Council’s Environmental delegate.
                             iv.        that part of the natural environment that may be          Condition 46 requires that a koala exclusion fence must be constructed to Council standards and
                                        environmentally harmed by vermin, pests, noxious           positioned along the entire common boundary of Walter Hay Drive and Lots 50, 51 and 52 and
                                        plants or threats such as fire, development and            particular reserves.
                                        inappropriate land management;
                                                                                                  Condition 47 requires traffic calming devices on Hollett Road between Lots 9 and 10.
                              v.        vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
                                                                                                  Condition 48 requires a fauna underpass to be incorporated at or adjacent to the creek crossing on
                             vi.        coastal resources and values including coastal             Hollett Road.
                                        foreshores, near shore marine environments,
                                        beaches, dunes, rocky headlands, beaches and              Condition 49 requires the reuse of cleared vegetation as habitat features in rehabilitation areas.
                                        river mouths; and                                         Condition 50 requires that an arboreal fauna crossing must be provide in the form of a rope bridge on
                             vii.       koala habitat areas and ecological linkages that           Hollett Road adjacent to Lot 10.
                                        provide for connectivity and safety for the long-         Condition 51 requires that two koala (road) signs must be provided on Hollett Road.
                                        term viability of koala populations.
                                                                                                  Condition 52 requires that domestic cats must be permanently retained within the respective dwelling
                                                                                                   houses and/or within a purpose built cat enclosure.
                                                                                                  Condition 53 requires that boundary fencing to all lots must be koala friendly.


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