Hornsby Tree Management Conditions

24. Works near Trees (Mod B & C) All required tree protection measures are to be maintained in accordance with AS 4373-2009 (Section.4) for the duration of the construction period for all stages of the development. All construction works within the Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) of trees T51, T52, T53 & Tree Group B must be conducted under the supervision of the Project Arborist. The construction work area within a TPZ must not exceed 20% of the TPZ, and an area equivalent to the encroachment area must be compensated for elsewhere and be contiguous with the TPZ for the duration of the construction period. a) The following activities are prohibited within the approved fenced tree protection…

23, 24, 26, 35, 37, 38 must be installed by the project arborist and consist of 1.8m high 26 temporary fencing panels installed in accordance with Temporary Fencing and Hoarding Standards AS4687-2007. d) The protection fencing must have shade cloth or similar attached to reduce transport of dust, particulates and liquids from entering the tree protection zone. i) Tree Protection fencing must have identifying signs attached, with the lettering complying with AS1319. e) All tree protection fencing must have a TPZ radius must be as indicated on the Tree protection plan provided by the project Arborist in accordance with Condition 2 for the duration of the development proposal for trees…

39. Final Certification (Mod B) The project arborist must assess the condition of the retained trees and their growing environment and make recommendations for, and if necessary, carry out remedial actions after the completion of each stage of the development and prior to the issue of the occupation certificate, Following the final inspection and the completion of all remedial works, the Project Arborist must certify completed works have been carried out in compliance with the approved plans, conditions of consent and AS 4970-2009. The AQF 5 Project arborist must submit to the Principal Certifying Authority a certificate that includes the following: a) All tree protection requirements…

1. Prior to the commencement of any works on site, a report is to be prepared by a suitably qualified professional that identifies all mitigation and future management measures required to ensure the protection and preservation of the Westleigh Scarred Tree (AHIMS 45-6-3657) in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) prepared by Scribe Cultural Resource Management dated July 2024. This includes: a. A baseline record of the Westleigh Scarred Tree (AHIMS 45-6-3657) prior to Stage 1A. b. Any immediate works required to ensure the structural integrity of the Westleigh Scarred tree and public safety in its vicinity prior to Stage 1A. c. The relocation of the Westleigh…

3. Removal of Existing Trees (Mod B & C) This development consent only permits the removal of trees plotted, numbered and identified for removal on Landscape Plan No.3B prepared by Michael Zinn dated December 2010. The removal of any other trees requires separate approval under Council’s Tree Preservation Order. a) This development consent permits the removal of trees numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 as identified in the Tree Location Plan and Tree Protection Plan provided by Council’s Tree Management Team dated 18 September…

63. Replacement Tree Requirements (modified - Mod B) a) The trees approved for removal under this consent, must be offset through replacement planting of a minimum of 188 trees to be planted progressively relevant to each of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 accordance with the approved landscape plans listed in Condition 2 of this Consent. a) All replacement plantings must be species selected from the ‘Trees Indigenous to Hornsby Shire (as of 1 September 2011)’ document available for viewing on the Hornsby Council’s website http://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/environment/flora-and- fauna/tree-management/indigenous-trees or be trees listed on the approved landscaping plans. b) The location and size of tree…

64. Final Certification (modified - Mod B) For works relevant to each of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, the AQF 5 Project arborist must submit to the Principal Certifying Authority a certificate that includes the following: a) All tree protection requirements complied with the as approved tree protection plan for the duration of demolition and/or construction works; and b) All completed works relating to tree protection and maintenance have been carried out in compliance with the conditions of consent and approved plans; and c) Dates, times and reasons for all site attendance; and d) All works undertaken to maintain the health of retained trees; and e) Details of tree protection zone maintenance…

101. Ongoing Tree and Landscape Maintenance Works All newly planted trees and plants must be maintained for the life of the project. Maintenance includes watering, weeding, removal of rubbish from tree bases, fertilising, pest and disease control, replacement of dead or dying trees and plants and other operations required to maintain healthy trees, plants and turfed areas. Trees must be maintained until they reach a height where they are protected by Council’s Tree Management Controls. If any trees are found to be faulty, damaged, dying or dead before they are protected by Council’s Tree Management Controls then they must be replaced with the same species and pot/bag size. Reason: To ensure…

38. Maintain Canopy Cover (Mod B) a) To maintain canopy cover, trees are to be planted in accordance with the approved Landscape Plans Plans No.1 and 2 prepared by Michael Zinn dated December 2010 prepared by Deep Rainforest, dated July 2021 in the relevant stages of the development. b) A minimum of 50 trees that are identified on the landscape plan must be as per the following: i) All replacement trees must be located in either front or rear setbacks and planted 4 metres or greater from the foundation walls of the approved development. ii) The pot size of the replacement trees must be a minimum 45 litres iii) All replacement trees must be a minimum of 3 metres in height. iv) All…

2. Details of the appointed project arborist must be submitted to Council and the PCA with the application for the construction certificate/subdivision works certificate. Reason: To ensure appropriate monitoring of tree(s) to be retained. BEFORE DEMOLITION OR BUILDING WORK COMMENCES Condition Hazardous Material Survey Before Demolition Before demolition work commences, a hazardous materials survey of the site must be prepared by a suitably qualified person, and a report of the survey results must be provided to council at least one week before demolition commences. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos materials, synthetic mineral fibre, roof dust, PCB materials and…

22. Tree Protection Measures to be shown on Construction Drawings The tree protection measures contained in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Truth About Trees and subsequently amended, shall be shown clearly on the Construction Certificate drawings. Plans and specifications showing the tree protection measures must be submitted to the Principal Certifier for approval prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate. The Principal Certifier must ensure the Construction plans and specifications submitted, referenced on and accompanying the issued Construction Certificate, fully satisfy the requirements of this condition. Reason: To ensure that appropriate tree protection…

4. A Tree Protection Plan (TPP) prepared by an AQF 5 Arborist in accordance with any approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment and tree location plans, detailing the following: a. A site plan showing tree protection zones (TPZ) and structural root zones (SRZ) of trees to be retained and specific details of tree protection measures inclusive of distances (in metres) measured from tree trunks. b. Construction methodology to avoid damage to trees proposed to be retained during construction works. c. Specifications on tree protection materials used and methods within the TPZ or SRZ. d. Location of dedicated material storage space on site outside of TPZ’s and SRZ’s for retained trees.

54. Prohibited Actions within the Fenced Tree Protection Zone The following activities are prohibited within the approved fenced tree protection zones unless otherwise approved by Council: a) Soil cutting or filling, including excavation and trenching. b) Soil cultivation, disturbance or compaction c) Stockpiling storage or mixing of materials d) The parking, storing, washing and repairing of tools, equipment and machinery. e) The disposal of liquids and refuelling f) The disposal of building materials g) The siting of offices or sheds h) Any action leading to the impact on tree health or structure.

63. Removal of Trees This development consent permits the removal of the trees identified in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Management Report MBT-AIA-01 Rev. A, prepared by Arterra Design, dated 21 June 2024 and the Tree Retention Plans (Maps 1-16), prepared by Truth About Trees, dated 26 September 2024. Note: The removal of any other trees from the site requires separate approval by Council in accordance with Part 1B.6 Tree and Vegetation Preservation of the Hornsby Development Control Plan, 2013. Reason: To identify only those trees permitted to be removed.

98. Ongoing Protection of Remnant Trees All trees on site not approved for removal under this consent are required to be retained for conservation purposes. These trees are required to be preserved and are excluded from the clearing provisions of the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice for New South Wales in accordance with Clause 7.8 of the Code. Reason: To inform current and future landowners that certain trees and vegetation are protected.

83. Replacement Tree Requirements The trees approved for removal under this consent, within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Management Report MBT-AIA-01 Rev. A, prepared by Arterra Design, dated 21 June 2024 and the Tree Retention Plans (Maps 1-16), prepared by Truth About Trees, dated 26 September 2024, must be replaced in accordance with the approved landscape plan. Reason: To ensure replacement planting to maintain tree canopy.

3. Approved excavations within the Tree Protection Zone of trees to be retained, not associated with installation of services must be undertaken as follows: a. Excavations associated with any footings and or building footprints and within the Tree Protection Zone of trees being retained, must be overseen by the AQF 5 Project Arborist to view, locate roots and allow for pruning in accordance with AS4373 - 2007, Pruning of amenity trees.

1. Trees to be retained as identified in the Arboricultural (Tree) Report must have tree protection measures for the ground, trunk and canopy installed and maintained by the project arborist for the duration of demolition and construction works in accordance with 6.1 Site / Tree Protection Plan in the Arboricultural (Tree) Report provided by TLC Tree Solutions dated 17th February 2025 (TRIM: D09091291).

2. An inspection schedule to assess tree and vegetation health and provide certification for the various stages of development such as site establishment (includes demolition and installation of tree protection measures), construction work, hard and soft landscaping practical completion and occupancy certification is to be included with the application for the construction certificate.

4. Project Arborist A Project Arborist is to be appointed prior to the commencement of Stage 1 of the development in accordance with Australian Standard AS4970-2009 Protection of trees of development sites (1.4.4) to provide monitoring and certification throughout the development process for all stages. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF A CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE

6. Details of tree protection zone maintenance for the duration of works. Note: Copies of monitoring documentation may be requested throughout the development works. Reason: To ensure compliance with tree protection commitments. Waste Management Facilities The following waste management requirements must be complied with:

55. Maintaining the Health of Trees Approved for Retention (modified - Mod B) The appointed project arborist must monitor and record any and all necessary actions required to maintain tree health and condition for trees to be retained relevant to each of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the development.

8. Peep holes are to be provided to individual apartment doors to promote resident safety. Reason: To ensure the development achieves the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design requirements to protect the amenity of the local area and local residents. Appointment of a Project Arborist

41. Installation of Tree Protection Measures Trees to be retained as identified on the Tree Retention Plans (Maps 1-16) prepared by Truth about Trees dated 26 September 2024 must have tree protection measures for the ground, trunk and canopy installed by the project arborist as follows:

10. Where wood-chip mulch is permitted by Council instead of tree protection fencing within the tree protection zones, the woodchip must be covered with a layer of geotextile fabric and rumble boards. Reason: To protect trees during construction. Attachment A: Draft Conditions Page 30

2. Details of the appointed project arborist must be submitted to Council and the PCA with the application for the construction certificate. Reason: To ensure appropriate monitoring and protection of tree(s) to be retained. Attachment A: Draft Conditions Page 21

56. Maintaining Tree Protection Measures (modified - Mod B) Tree Protection Measures must be maintained to the satisfaction of the project arborist for the duration of works relevant to each of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the development.

3. The installation of all required tree protection fencing must include shade cloth attached to the fencing to reduce transport of dust, particulates and liquids from entering the TPZ.

5. The installation of all required tree protection fencing must have a TPZ radius as listed in the Tree Retention Plans Maps 1-16 prepared by Truth about Trees dated 26 September 2024.

5. Where wood-chip mulch is permitted by Council instead of tree protection fencing within the TPZs, the woodchip must be covered with a layer of geotextile fabric and rumble boards.

67. Prohibited Actions Within the Tree Protection Zone In accordance with the AS4970-2009, the following actions are prohibited within the fenced area of the TPZ:

131. Final Certification by Project Arborist The AQF 5 Project arborist must submit to the Principal Certifier a certificate that includes the following:

84. Final Certification by Project Arborist The AQF 5 Project arborist must submit to the Principal Certifier a certificate that includes the following:

9. All tree protection zones must have a layer of wood-chip mulch at a depth of between 150mm and 300mm.

6. Tree crown protection measures are required and must be installed by the AQF 5 project arborist.

4. All TPZs must have a layer of wood-chip mulch at a depth of between 150mm and 300mm.

65. Approved Works within Tree Protection Zone Incursions