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1. Dear Council,
   Re: Application Number: DA2016/1110
   We learned with dismay of the planned tree felling at 11-13 Bernie Ave, Forestville, a recent unit block built in our cul de sac. We would like the council to be aware in assessing this application that:
   1) This development felled close to 50 mature trees in its construction.
   2) The size, scale and design of this development was acknowledged at the time of planning application as not being in keeping with the neighbourhood character, style or amenity. We were told that the unit block would ”settle” into the neighbourhood over time due to plantings and the remaining trees. The trees on this lot are the only thing that soften this large box style unit block from the street view and that provide privacy to neighbours.
   3) The trees to remain after the build –their size, scale and proximity to the buildings/drains was clear at time of building and to the strata at the time of buying the units. It is not appropriate to wait until after the build to continue to fell trees due to poor planning.
   4) The large gum tree in the front entrance has already been trimmed twice this year. We have already contacted the council with concerns for this tree and it is now being proposed to be trimmed again.

   We ask that the council acknowledge that the amenity of our neighbourhood has been severely comprised by this development and that the trees left on this block are vital to preserve our streetscape and privacy. As such we ask council to reject this application. We ask that the strata at 11-13 Bernie Ave. work with council experts on the best management of trees that have such a large impact on the neighbourhood amenity instead of cutting them down or pruning them to the point of compromising their survival. Council experts should assess the impact of yet another trim on the health of the gum tree.

   Thank you for your time.
   Sincerely
   Kathryn Hill

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