Statement of Environmental Effects Johns River Fuel Outlet Anthony Galati

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GREATER TAREE CllY COUNCIL GRE:ATEk IMEE
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1 4 OCT 2013 11 OCT 2013

RECEIVED RECORDS RECEIVED CSC

Statement of Environmental Effects

Johns River Fuel Outlet

Prepared For:

Anthony Galati

October 2012

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STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOR PROPROSED FUEL OUTLET
Johns River Tavern, Johns River, NSW

Report Title: Statement of Environmental Effects for Proposed Fuel Outlet

Project Description: Johns River Tavern, Johns River, NSW
Client: Anthony Galati

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Draft/Final: Final

PDA Services and the authors responsible for the preparation and compilation of this report declare that we
do not have, nor expect to have a beneficial interest in the study area of this project and will not benefit from
any of the recommendations outlined in this report.

The preparation of this report has been in accordance with the project brief provided by Anthony Galati and
has relied upon the information, data and results provided or collected from the sources and under the
conditions outlined in the report.

All data contained within this report are prepared for the exclusive use of Anthony Galati to accompany this
report for the land described herein and are not to be used for any other purpose or by any other person or
entity. No reliance should be placed on the information contained in this report for any purposes apart from
those stated therein.

PDA Services accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage suffered or inconveniences arising from, any
person or entity using the plans or information in this study for purposes other than those stated above.

Prepared/Approved By: Anthony Fish
Position: Senior Strateg;c Planner
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Signed:

Octbb;2013
Date:

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STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOR PROPROSED FUEL OUTLET
Johns River Tavern, Johns River, NSW

Table of Contents

Introduction ..............................................................................................................1

1.1 Background .........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Proposal Objective ..............................................................................................................1
1.3 Scope of this Report............................................................................................................1

The Proposed Development....................................................................................4

2.1 Details of Development .......................................................................................................4
2.2 Existing Environment........................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Site Details ...........................................................................................................5
2.2.2 Topography..........................................................................................................5
2.2.3 Vegetation............................................................................................................5
2.2.4 Existing Access.....................................................................................................5
2.2.5 Services ...............................................................................................................5

Planning Provisions.................................................................................................6

3.1.1 General ................................................................................................................6
3.1 .2 Local Provisions...................................................................................................6
3.1.3 State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) ...................................................9

Development Impacts ............................................................................................11

4.1 Soils...................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Surface Hydrology.............................................................................................................11
4.3 Flooding.............................................................................................................................11
4.4 Visual and Landscape .......................................................................................................11
4.5 Terrestrial Flora and Fauna...............................................................................................11
4.6 Cultural Heritage ...............................................................................................................12
4.6.1 Aboriginal......................................................................,....................................12
4.6.2 European ...........................................................................................................12

4.7 Bushfire Management .......................................................................................................12
4.8 Effluent Disposal ...............................................................................................................13
4.9 Traffic.................................................................................................................................13
4.10 Noise ........................................................:.........................................................................14
4.11 Social and Economic Effects.............................................................................................14
4.12 Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999 .......................................................................................14
4.12.1 Assessment .......................................................................................................14
4.12.2 Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act.........................................................16
4.12.3 Potential for Significant Effect on Matters of NES .............................................17

Environmental Management .................................................................................18

5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................18

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5.1.1 Heritage .............................................................................................................18
5.1 .2 Bushfire..............................................................................................................18
5.1 .3 Surface Hydrology and Stormwater Disposal....................................................18
5.1 .4 Effluent Disposal................................................................................................ 18
5.1 .5 Water.................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 .6 Power .................................................................................................................19
5.1.7 Traffic .................................................................................................................19
5.1 .8 Noise..................................................................................................................19

Conclusion 20

6.1 Conclusion......................................................................................................................... 20

Appendix A 22

Signage Details ........................................................................................................................... 22

Appendix B 23

Solicitor Advice ............................................................................................................................23

Appendix C 24

HAZARD ANALYSIS FOR PROPOSED SERVICE STATION ...................................................24

Appendix D 25

effluent disposal assessment ......................................................................................................25

Appendix E 26

Traffic Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 26

Appendix F 27

Noise Assessment .......................................................................................................................27

Appendix G 28

Justification ..................................................................................................................................28

Appendix H 29

Concept Drainage Plan ............................................................................................................... 29

Tables

Table 4.1 - Consideration of EPBC Act Matters of NES ............................................................................ 15
· Table 4.2 - Consideration of Other Matters under EPBC Act .................................................................... 16

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Figures

Figure 1.1 Site Location

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Johns River Tavern, Johns River, NSW

Introduction

1.1 Background

The original Johns River service station had Pacific Highway frontage prior to the Pacific Highway bypass of
Johns River. Prior to the Bypass, the service station had up to 400 vehicles entering and exiting a day.

The owner (Mr Tony Galati) of the Johns River service station also owns the John River Tavern to the west
and located approximately 150 metres from the Pacific Highway.

Since the opening of the Bypass the service station has lost 90% of its trade and the Tavern has lost 65% of
its trade.

Mr Galati proposes to decommission the existing service station and construct a Fuel Outlet within the
Tavern complex in order to keep servicing the locals and tourists within the village of Johns River and try to
restore the business to pre-bypass levels. By consolidating these businesses Mr Galati believes that there is
increased chance of establishing a viable business.

Mr Galati (the proponent) proposes to develop a Fuel Outlet on Lot 283 DP 879623, 28 Johns River Road,
Johns River (the subject site). The subject site is currently occupied by the existing Johns River Tavern
(Figure 1.1).

This revised Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) has been prepared on behalf of the proponent to
assess the potential impacts of the proposed development and respond to. the issues raised by Council
officers as indicated in correspondence to the proponent.

1.2 Proposal Objective

The primary objective of the proposal is to construct a Fuel Outlet on the site to consolidate the proponent's
business interests in Johns River and be able to continue to provide services for the Johns River community
and visitors.

1.3 Scope of this Report

This report assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed development on Lot 283 DP
879623, 28 Johns River Road, Johns River.

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Figure 1.1a - Site Locality

Site Boundary
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The Proposed Development

2.1 Details of Development

It is proposed to construct the following components as part of a Fuel Outlet on the subject site:

•
Six fuel bowsers;
• An awning over bowsers;
• Disabled toilet;
• Eight (8) car parks;
•
One (1) truck park;
•
A fuel price sign;
• Two storage tanks; and
• EFTPOS facilities outlet.

The plans of the proposed development have been provided separate to this report. Signage details are
provided in Appendix A. The location of the sign on site is shown on the drainage plan in Appendix H.

The sale of fuel will be a total self serve operation with the use of EFTPOS machines connected to the fuel
pumps. The hours of trading would be the same as the trading hours of the Tavern being ?am to midnight
Monday to Saturday and ?am to 10pm Sunday.

The fuel storage area will be under the forecourt area with a concrete slab on top. The two fuel storage tanks
will have four (4) compartments in total, with a total volume of 80,000 litres. The size of the tanks will be 10.5
m x 2.44 m. The tanks will be installed in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1940- 2004: Storage and
Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and AS 4897-2008: The design, installation and operation of
underground petroleum storage systems.

Access to the Fuel Outlet will be via the existing Tavern access off Johns River Road.

There will be truck parking areas available but Johns River is not considered to be a truck stop destination.
The only regular truck would be the small B Double truck that would deliver fuel.

Trade waste from the proposed development will include general rubbish and oil containers and associated
materials. This waste will be disposed off at the GTCC landfill. An oil separator will be installed for the
collection and treatment of contaminated run-off from the outlet bowser area. Appropriate application will be
made for approval and installation of this separation unit.

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2.2 Existing Environment

2.2.1 Site Details

The subject land is approximately 3.18ha in area and is located on the same site at the Johns River Tavern
in Johns River.

2.2.2 Topography

The subject site and adjoining land is generally flat.

2.2.3 Vegetation

Vegetation exists on the southern part of the site, however it will not be affected by the proposed
development.

2.2.4 Existing Access

The RTA has replaced the entrance and exit to the existing Tavern complex and it incorporates a modern
design standard.

Johns River Road is a local arterial road under the control of GTCC.

2.2.5 Services

Mobile phone communication is available to the site.

The subject site is currently serviced by telecommunications, electricity, water and stormwater infrastructure.
An on-site disposal system is located on the site.

No modification to any infrastructure within the locality will be required to accommodate the proposed
development.

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