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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
Specific OutcomesSolutionsS2.2With any Landscaping Master Plan, amaintenance program is to be includedaddressing mulching, fertilizing, thereplacement of dead vegetation, weedcontrol, rubbish collection and watering.SO3.Landscaping aids in the reduction ofemissions of environmental concern fromsites.SO4.The location and type of plantingincorporated within any landscaping does notimpede the function of, or access to,services, facilities and sightlines for vehiclemovement.SO5.Vehicle parking and open-storage areas areprovided with landscaping to reduce theoverall visual impact.SO6.Plant species used in association withlandscaping of new development orrevegetation:• are suited to the local climate andenvironment;• do not detract from the health of existinglocal vegetation;• do not contravene the WhitsundayRegional Council Pest Plan 2009-2014;• are drought tolerant requiring minimalwatering;• do not adversely impact on undergroundor overhead services and drainagereserves or easements; and• do not create potential hazards for portoperations and associated uses andactivities.S3.1.Vegetation and landforms are designed to aidin filtering dust, screening light and reducingnoise levels.S4.1.No solution provided.S5.1.No solution provided.In partial satisfaction of SO6.S6.1.Landscaping within buffers and setbacks tosensitive areas with high ecological valueincorporates endemic species that providehabitat for local wildlife and bird species.Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines 2010 23
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