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Ordinary Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council - 26 April 2005 21 / 21
26 <strong>to</strong> 30 Marian Street, Killara
Item 21
DA1243/04
18 April 2005
building footprint. One magnolia soulangeana (Soul’s Magnolia) is <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> transplanted and
incorporated within the proposed landscape.
It should <strong>be</strong> noted that an additional fourteen (14) Eucalyptus saligna (Bluegum) have <strong>be</strong>en
proposed for the site, two <strong>of</strong> which are inappropriately placed. These can <strong>be</strong> relocated <strong>to</strong>
more appropriate positions by consent conditions. Other intermediate sized trees have <strong>be</strong>en
required <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> planted adjacent <strong>to</strong> the site boundaries <strong>to</strong> add <strong>to</strong> the proposed screen planting.
Landscape plan
The landscape plan submitted with the proposal will in time provide a filtered view <strong>of</strong> the
building from the public domain as thirteen (13) large trees are proposed within the two
frontages. Planting proposed is typical <strong>of</strong> the broader Killara landscape <strong>be</strong>ing native endemic
‘canopy’ trees, with an unders<strong>to</strong>rey planting <strong>of</strong> exotic trees and shrubs within formal garden
<strong>be</strong>ds and lawn expanses. The landscape, given the extent <strong>of</strong> development proposed, will in
time maintain some continuity and context <strong>to</strong> the existing landscape character, although the
built form is changing.
It is noted that the proposed garden <strong>be</strong>d adjacent <strong>to</strong> the western site boundary narrows <strong>to</strong> a
minimum 1.0m wide. Given the extent and height <strong>of</strong> the proposed development it is required
that the garden <strong>be</strong>d in this area have a minimum width <strong>of</strong> 2.0metres <strong>to</strong> accommodate
substantial screen planting and trees.
A low sands<strong>to</strong>ne wall is proposed adjacent <strong>to</strong> the Marian St and Caithness St frontages. This
is consistent with the existing streetscape character and can <strong>be</strong> supported.
Arborists report
A detailed Arborists report has <strong>be</strong>en submitted with the application which details the health
and significance <strong>of</strong> existing trees located on site.
Drainage Plan
A revised proposal is <strong>to</strong> place the existing drainage easement within the Marian St road
reserve. Root mapping has <strong>be</strong>en undertaken by the consulting Arborist and inspected by
Council’s landscape development Officer. Only minor roots were uncovered. These have <strong>be</strong>en
detailed in a report submitted <strong>to</strong> Council. Landscape services are in agreement with the
Arborist, that the trees will not <strong>be</strong> adversely impacted upon by the severance <strong>of</strong> these roots.
Other proposed drainage works have <strong>be</strong>en located with landscape consideration <strong>to</strong> avoid
conflicts.
Deep Soil Areas
The relocation <strong>of</strong> the drainage easement within the Marian St road reserve overcomes
previous concerns with regard <strong>to</strong> deep soil landscaping areas.
The application can <strong>be</strong> supported with conditions.’
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