Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines - North Queensland ...

7. AMENITY AND LANDSCAPING7.1 Overall Outcomes for Amenity and Landscaping• The amenity of port land, as experienced by both site users and visitors, isenhanced by new development.• The visual impact of new development or uses on adjoining properties isminimised.• Landscaping is used to assist with the achievement of sustainable developmentoutcomes for a site, including the achievement of water sensitive urban design,and should integrate with building design.• Landscaping is suited to the local environment.• The longevity of vegetation and materials used in landscaping is maximised, andthe cost of landscape maintenance is minimised.7.2 Specific Outcomes for Amenity and LandscapingSpecific OutcomesSO1.The proposed use gives consideration to theamenity of the area, having regard to impactsincluding, but not limited to:• noise;• hours of operation;• traffic;• lighting;• signage;• visual amenity;• privacy; and• odour and emissions.SolutionsIn partial satisfaction of SO1.S1.1Potential amenity impacts including noise,light, dust, etc are appropriately managed inaccordance with an approved EnvironmentalManagement Plan.SO2.Landscaping and recreation areas:• are of a high quality that focuses on allroad and other public space frontages toenhance the overall amenity of thestreetscape;• are maintained to a high level;• are designed to require limited wateringand maintenance;• are integrated with the site’s stormwatermanagementsystem and is utilised forscreening of air-conditioning plants andrubbish collection areas;• provide screening when viewed fromprivate land external to the site; and• provide visual relief and shade for siteusers, specifically at staff recreationareas.S2.1.A Landscaping Master Plan will be requiredto be prepared and submitted for approval bythe Assessment Manager. This Plan shoulddemonstrate the following:• retention of existing vegetation wheredesirable;• landscaping along the road frontage ofany building to a width of 3 metres;• screen planting to any site boundaryadjoining a sensitive area (such asresidential);• planting to highlight the main entry intoany development;• planting densities;• shade structures, seating and otherfacilities;• the screening of service areas, such asrubbish bins;• details for any signage, fencing andlighting;• the integration of water sensitive urbandesign principles where possible; and• shade trees/ structures within carparking areas.Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines 2010 22