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2 <strong>to</strong> 4A Finlay Road, Turramurra
Item 19
DA1270/04
6 April 2005
epicormic growth which has poor structural integrity. It is clearly evident from ground
level inspection that some existing significant trees such as #91, have had their crowns
significantly impacted upon through s<strong>to</strong>rm damage, as a result these trees may require
removal or further investigation <strong>to</strong> ensure their structural integrity, particularly with
significant development works <strong>be</strong>ing undertaken <strong>be</strong>neath or within close proximity <strong>to</strong>
their canopy drip lines. Further investigation, including aerial inspections, is
required/preferred <strong>to</strong> fully assess the health and integrity <strong>of</strong> existing trees <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong>
retained. It is also required that the consulting Arborist re-examines the identification
<strong>of</strong> existing trees. If not undertaken <strong>be</strong>fore development consent it can <strong>be</strong> conditioned
that further, more detailed, investigative work <strong>be</strong> undertaken.
It must also <strong>be</strong> noted that the num<strong>be</strong>ring <strong>of</strong> the trees as shown on the Arborist’s Site
Plan – Appendix A <strong>of</strong> the Arborist’s Report, is unclear and confusing as the tree
num<strong>be</strong>rs are not located adjacent <strong>to</strong> the tree trunk locations. To ensure clarity and
correct cross referencing <strong>be</strong>tween the submitted plans and reports, it is required that
the identification <strong>of</strong> existing trees associated with the site is located adjacent <strong>to</strong> the tree
trunk locations.
The submitted Arborist’s Report is unsatisfac<strong>to</strong>ry as it does not provide sufficient detail
<strong>to</strong> fully assess and locate the existing trees on site and the impacts <strong>of</strong> the associated
works. A revised Arborist’s Report is required.
Landscape Plan
The submitted landscape plan indicates the planting <strong>of</strong> the existing turfed nature strip <strong>to</strong>
the east <strong>of</strong> the proposed driveway. Given that this is a pick up and drop <strong>of</strong>f area for the
adjoining school, it is required/preferred that this area <strong>be</strong> maintained as a turfed nature
strip with tree planting. This can <strong>be</strong> conditioned.
The landscape plan fails <strong>to</strong> show the retention <strong>of</strong> tree #1/54 Nyssa sylvatica (Tupelo)
located adjacent <strong>to</strong> the eastern site boundary and adjoining heritage listed property.
The tree although not considered highly significant within the broader landscape,
provides amenity <strong>to</strong> the site and adjoining property and in turn will enhance the
landscape buffer <strong>be</strong>tween the heritage property and the proposed development. As the
tree is outside <strong>of</strong> development works, it is required <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> retained. This will require
some alteration <strong>to</strong> the proposed landscape works/turf area.
As mentioned previously the proposed landscape will result in only an additional six
trees (able <strong>to</strong> attain a minimum height <strong>of</strong> 13.0m) <strong>be</strong>ing planted on site. None <strong>of</strong> which
are native endemic species. This is unsatisfac<strong>to</strong>ry and does not comply with the
objectives <strong>of</strong> LEP194. It is required that native endemic tree species <strong>be</strong> utilised <strong>to</strong>
ensure the ongoing preservation <strong>of</strong> the dominant treed character <strong>of</strong> the vicinity.
Additional tree planting and replacement tree species can <strong>be</strong> conditioned.
Drainage Plan
The Concept S<strong>to</strong>rmwater Drainage & On-site Retention Details Plan submitted with the
application shows a 1.5m wide drainage easement through the adjoining property <strong>to</strong>
discharge in<strong>to</strong> the existing natural overland flow path. Concern/issues are raised <strong>to</strong> the
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