City of Ryde Tree Management Conditions

55. Public Domain Improvements – Design for Construction Certificate. This consent does not approve any public domain works outside of the site. The public domain is to be upgraded in the Terry Road frontage of the development site in generally in accordance with approved landscape plans, to plans and specifications that are to the Council’s satisfaction. The works shall include the undergrounding of powerlines shall along the Terry Road frontage of the site (in accordance with the City of Ryde Development Control Plan 2014, Part 6.6 – 127-133 Ryedale Road 4-14 Terry Road, Denistone, as per section 2.10, control (b)). A public domain plan for the following works shall be submitted to…

78. Public domain improvements. The public domain is to be upgraded in Church Street, Well Street and Parsonage Street frontages of the development site in accordance with the City of Ryde Public Domain Technical Manual Section 5 - Meadowbank. The works shall include paving, multifunction light poles, street furniture and plantings, and must be completed to Council’s satisfaction at no cost to Council. A public domain plan for the following works shall be submitted to, and approved by Council’s City Works Directorate, prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate. a) Footpath paving as specified in the condition of consent for public infrastructure works. b) Street trees to be…

Reason: To ensure responsible management of litter onsite. • Protection of Trees in Eloura Reserve. Public trees within Eloura Reserve at the rear of 171-175 Herring Road Macquarie Park have not been factored in as part of the proposal to connect to and upgrade existing Stormwater infrastructure. These works are able to proceed under the following conditions: • No open cut trenching machine excavation is to be carried out under the canopy or Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of any tree within the reserve above 2m in height. Trenching methods such as hand excavation or under boring at a minimum depth of 500-600mm below natural ground level may be used in these circumstances. Any tree roots…

Reason: To ensure responsible management of litter onsite. • Protection of Trees in Eloura Reserve. Public trees within Eloura Reserve at the rear of 171-175 Herring Road Macquarie Park have not been factored in as part of the proposal to connect to and upgrade existing Stormwater infrastructure. These works are able to proceed under the following conditions: • No open cut trenching machine excavation is to be carried out under the canopy or Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of any tree within the reserve above 2m in height. Trenching methods such as hand excavation or under boring at a minimum depth of 500-600mm below natural ground level may be used in these circumstances. Any tree roots…

• Specify construction truck routes and truck rates. Nominated truck routes are to be restricted to State Roads or non-light vehicle thoroughfare routes where possible. • Specify the number of truck movements to and from the site associated with the construction demolition works. Temporary truck standing/ queuing in a public roadway/ domain in the vicinity of the site are not permitted unless approved by City Works Directorate. • Include Traffic Control Plan(s)/Traffic Guidance Scheme(s) prepared by a SafeWork NSW accredited designer for any activities involving the management of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and results in alterations to the existing traffic conditions in the vicinity of…

The demolition management plan must be prepared in accordance with Australian Standard 2601 – The Demolition of Structures, the Code of Practice – Demolition Work, and must include the following matters: • The proposed demolition methods • The materials for and location of protective fencing and any hoardings to the perimeter of the site • Details on the provision of safe access to and from the site during demolition work, including pedestrian and vehicular site access points and construction activity zones • Details of demolition traffic management, including proposed truck movements to and from the site, estimated frequency of those movements, and compliance with AS 1742.3 Traffic Control…

• Dust, noise and vibration control measures; • The location of temporary toilets; • The protective measures for the preservation of trees on-site and in adjoining public areas including measures in accordance with: • AS 4970 – Protection of trees on development sites; • An applicable Development Control Plan; • An arborist’s report approved as part of this consent A copy of the construction site management plan must be kept on-site at all times while work is being carried out. • Condition Reason: To require details of measures that will protect the public, and the surrounding environment, during site works and construction. • Equal access to the premises • Before the issue of the relevant…

139. Council Trees to be retained a) The following Council trees are to be retained and protected: • Park tree – One (1) Port Jackson Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) located in Settlers Park adjacent to the Ryde Bridge is to be retained and protected and; • Street tree – One (1) Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) located in the road reserve on the Church Street frontage of 155 Church Street, Ryde is to be retained and protected. b) A bond of the amount listed in part (c) of this condition shall be paid to Council on the trees listed in part (a) of this condition prior to issue of the relevant Construction Certificate. Details of payment are to be submitted to the PCA prior to the issue of the…

Before any site works commences, the site must be fenced and maintained throughout demolition and construction and must comply with SafeWork NSW requirements and be a minimum of 1.8m in height Condition Reason: Statutory requirement. (33) R ecommendations from expert report The recommendations provided in the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) listed in Condition 1, are to be implemented. Condition Reason: To ensure the recommendations of the expert report are implemented. (34) T ree Retention and Removal Before any site work commences, the trees identified in the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) listed in Condition 1 shall be retained and protected in accordance…

84. Project Arborist. A Project Arborist with minimum AQF level 5 qualifications is to be engaged to ensure adequate tree protection measures are put in place for all trees to be retained on the subject site and neighbouring allotments in accordance with AS4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and the Arboricultural Development Impact Assessment Report prepared by Birds Tree Consultancy and dated 22.12.23. All trees are to be monitored to ensure adequate health throughout the construction period is maintained. Additionally, all work within the Tree Protection Zones is to be supervised by the Project Arborist throughout construction. Details of the Project Arborist are to be…

141. Tree Removal. As identified in the Arborist Assessment prepared by Redgum Horicultural dated 23/01/2019. The following trees are to be removed: Tree No. Species Notes “Common name” 3 Allocasuarina littoralis Street Tree Black Sheoak 4 Allocasuarina littoralis Street Tree Black Sheoak 5 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution Street Tree Green" Black tea-tree 34 | P age 6 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution Street Tree Green" Black tea-tree 7 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution Street Tree Green" Black tea-tree 8 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution Street Tree Green" Black tea-tree 9 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution Street Tree Green" Black tea-tree 10 Melaleuca bracteata cv. "Revolution…

119. Street Tree Planting. Street Tree planting must be undertaken in accordance with the West Ryde Street Tree Master Plan to Council’s satisfaction at no cost to Council. New street trees must be positioned such that there are no conflicts with the proposed street lights, utilities, driveway accesses and sight lines for vehicles entering and exiting the driveways of these or neighbouring properties. The proposed street lights will have priority over the street trees. The pot size of the replacement trees shall be no less than 45lt at the time of planting. The trees shall be planted in accordance with Section 6 of Councils Tree Management Technical Manual. The owner(s)/person acting on…

83. Tree Protection Plan and Specification. A dedicated and detailed Tree Protection Plan & Specification is to be prepared by a minimum AQF Level 5 consulting Arborist which provides details and guidance as to how existing trees to be retained are to be protected during the demolition, excavation and construction works. This document is to be prepared prior to the commencement of any works and is to take into consideration all trees on site, on neighbouring property allotments and within the public domain which may be affected by the proposal. (Reason: To provide a suitable framework and guidance for tree protection prepared by a qualified professional).

82. Tree Protection Fencing. All protective fencing and signage around Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) must be located in accordance with AS4970: Protection of trees on development sites. In this regard, any fencing required to be constructed around the TPZ is to be in accordance with AS4687 Temporary fencing and hoardings. (Reason: To provide suitable protection fencing for trees nominated for retention). Page 28 of 45 Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Ltd v City of Ryde Council LEC No: 2023/00045628

80. Tree Retention. The following trees as referenced within the Arboricultural Development Impact Assessment Report prepared by Birds Tree Consultancy and dated 22.12.23 must be retained and protected: Trees 1-3, 6-17, 25-28, 31-40 and 56 located within the subject site; Tree 1 located on the Ryedale Road verge; and Tree 33 located within neighbouring properties. (Reason: To ensure all trees nominated for retention on the approved plan are appropriately retained and protected).

107. Tree works – provision of arborist details. Council is to be notified, in writing, of the name, contact details and qualifications of the Consultant Arborist appointed to the site. Should these details change during the course of works, or the appointed Consultant Arborist alter, Council is to be notified, in writing, within seven working days. (Reason: To ensure Council is notified of the Project Arborist).

140. Excavation for services within Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). Any excavation for services or grading/re-grading within the identified TPZs of trees to be retained shall be carried out by hand using manual hand tools. Roots greater than 25mm are not to be damaged or severed without the prior written approval of the Project Arborist.

164. Compensatory Tree Planting. The developer is to do compensatory tree planting of one Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig) in a 100 litre pot to be located in the adjoining Reserve before issue of any Occupation Certificate. The applicant to contact City of Ryde Parks Department to identify the location to plant the tree.

103. Tree protection – no unauthorised removal. This consent does not authorise the removal of trees unless specifically permitted by a condition of this consent or identified as approved for removal. on the approved plans (Reason: To ensure trees are not removed from the site unless there is approval for the work).

106. Tree works – arborist supervision. A Consultant Arborist must be appointed to oversee all works, including demolition and construction, in relation to the trees identified for retention on the site. (Reason: To ensure all tree works are overseen by a suitably qualified Arborist).

143. Tree works – Australian Standards. All tree work must be carried out by a qualified and experienced Arborist with a minimum of AQF level 3 in Arboriculture with NSW Work Cover Code of Practice for Amenity Tree Industry (1998) and AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees (2007).

81. Tree Protection. All tree protection works including installation of any fencing is to be undertaken prior to any demolition or site clearing works on site. (Reason: To ensure suitable tree protection is in place prior to the commencement of any demolition works).

104. Tree protection – during construction. Trees that are shown on the approved plans as being retained must be protected against damage during construction. (Reason: To ensure the protection of existing trees to be retained on site).