Strathfield Tree Management Conditions

42. Tree Removal & Replacement Tree removal Permission is granted for the removal of the following trees: Tree No. Tree species Number Location of trees 1 Corymbia citriodora 1 Mayvic Street setback 6 Corymbia citriodora 1 Mayvic Street setback 8 Corymbia citriodora 1 Mayvic Street setback 9 Corymbia citriodora 1 Mayvic Street setback 10 Grevillea robusta 1 Mayvic Street setback 23 Eucalyptus nicholii 1 Roberts Road setback 34 Corymbia citriodora 1 Roberts Road setback 42 Melaleuca quinquenervia 1 Street Tree-Mayvic Street General Tree Removal Requirements All tree removal shall be carried out by a certified Tree Surgeon/Arborist to ensure that removal is undertaken in a safe manner and…

14. Tree Protection and Retention The following trees are to be protected throughout the course of all demolition and construction works. Tree protection is to be in place prior to commencement of demolition works. All trees to be retained as per approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment plus addition of Tree 58- Lophostemon confertus. A project arborist (min. Qualification AQF5) is to be engaged throughout the demolition and construction process. The Project Arborist must be present on-site during the stages of construction when works are being undertaken that could impact on the tree canopy or root zone within the Tree Protection Zone to implement the tree protection measures as required.…

12. Landscape Plan A detailed landscape plan, drawn to scale, by a suitably qualified landscape architect or landscape designer, must be submitted to Council for approval prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate. The plan must include: (a) Location of existing and proposed structures, services (b) Existing trees to be retained or removed (cross referenced to arborist’s report if applicable) including Tree 58. (c) Details of earthworks including level changes, mounding and retaining walls and planter boxes; (d) Location of proposed plants and a plant schedule showing the plant symbol, botanical name/ common name; quantity; pot size/; and mature height x width. (e) Details of…

27. Tree Bond A tree bond of $91,350.00 (calculated in accordance with Council’s adopted Fees and Charges x nine street trees to remain shown on the plans) and an administration fee of $130.00 shall be paid to Council, prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate. The deposit is required as security against any damage to existing trees to be retained on Council’s road reserve, during works on the site. The applicant must bear the cost of all restoration works to Council’s property damaged during the course of this development. A sound protection barrier anchored firmly into the ground 1.8m in height x 2 metres clear of the base of the tree at any one point and that the fence is to…

The Modification Application was approved subject to the amended conditions provided in the Council Officer’s Assessment Report. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY VIEWS In coming to its decision, the Panel considered written submissions made during the public exhibition of the modification application. The Panel notes that issues of concern included: • Height, parking, overshadowing, streetscape, and tree removal. The Panel considers that concerns raised by the community primarily related to issues considered by the Court when issuing the original approval. It is noted that this modification application results in a reduction of overall impacts and enhances the design outcomes of the development.…

46. Tree protection during work While site work is being carried out, all required tree protection measures must be maintained in good condition in accordance with: a) the construction site management plan approved under this consent, b) the relevant requirements of AS 4970 Protection of trees on development sites, c) Part O of council’s relevant development control plan (in force as at the date of determination of this consent) and d) any arborist’s report approved under this consent. This includes maintaining adequate soil grades and ensuring all machinery, builders refuse, spoil and materials remain outside tree protection zones. Condition Reason: To protect trees during the carrying out…

48. Responsibility for changes to public infrastructure While site work is being carried out, any costs incurred as a result of the approved removal, relocation or reconstruction of infrastructure (including ramps, footpaths, kerb and gutter, light poles, kerb inlet pits, service provider pits, street trees or any other infrastructure in the street footpath area) must be paid as directed by the consent authority. Condition reason: To ensure payment of approved changes to public infrastructure.

13. Tree Removal/Pruning Prohibited The removal or pruning (branches or roots) of any trees on the subject property (excluding those approved for removal in these conditions or species on Council’s exempt species list), Council’s public footway, public reserves or on neighbouring properties must not be undertaken other than in accordance with the express provisions of this consent. Condition Reason: To ensure tree preservation and environmental amenity.

45. Tree Removal on Private Land The trees identified as ‘to be removed/pruned’ on the approved plans or by conditions of this consent must be removed in accordance with AS4373 -2007 and the Amenity Tree Industry Code of Practice (SafeWork NSW, August 1998). Condition Reason: To ensure tree preservation and pruning is undertaken in accordance with AS4373:2007.

37. Tree protection measures Before any site work commences, the principal certifier, or council where a principal certifier is not required, must be satisfied the measures for tree protection detailed in the construction site management plan are in place. Condition Reason: To protect and retain trees.

6. Tree Removal/Pruning Prohibited This consent does not approve the removal or pruning (branches or roots) of any trees on the subject property, Council’s public footway, public reserves or on neighbouring properties, unless specifically identified in any specific condition of consent.