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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2016

 

10:00am

 


Function of the Local Traffic Committee

Background

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is legislated as the Authority responsible for the control of traffic on all NSW Roads. The RMS has delegated certain aspects of the control of traffic on local roads to councils. To exercise this delegation, councils must establish a local traffic committee and obtain the advice of the RMS and Police. The Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee has been constituted by Council as a result of the delegation granted by the RMS pursuant to Section 50 of the Transport Administration Act 1988.

 

Role of the Committee

The Local Traffic Committee is primarily a technical review and advisory committee which considers the technical merits of proposals and ensures that current technical guidelines are considered. It provides recommendations to Council on traffic and parking control matters and on the provision of traffic control facilities and prescribed traffic control devices for which Council has delegated authority. These matters are dealt with under Part A of the agenda and require Council to consider exercising its delegation.

In addition to its formal role as the Local Traffic Committee, the Committee may also be requested to provide informal traffic engineering advice on traffic matters not requiring Council to exercise its delegated function at that point in time, for example, advice to Council’s Development Assessment Section on traffic generating developments. These matters are dealt with under Part C of the agenda and are for information or advice only and do not require Council to exercise its delegation.

 

Committee Delegations

The Local Traffic Committee has no decision-making powers. The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the Local Traffic Committee prior to exercising its delegated functions. Matters related to State Roads or functions that have not been delegated to Council must be referred directly to the RMS or relevant organisation.

The Committee provides recommendations to Council. Should Council wish to act contrary to the advice of the Committee or if that advice is not supported unanimously by the Committee members, then the Police or RMS have an opportunity to appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee.

 

Committee Membership & Voting

Formal voting membership comprises the following:

·            one representative of Council as nominated by Council;

·            one representative of the NSW Police from each Local Area Command (LAC) within the LGA, being Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield LAC’s.

·            one representative from the RMS;  and

·            State Members of Parliament (MP) for the electorates of Summer Hill, Newtown, Heffron, Canterbury, Strathfield and Balmain or their nominees.

 

Where the Council area is represented by more than one MP or covered by more than one Police LAC, representatives are only permitted to vote on matters which effect their electorate or LAC.

Informal (non-voting) advisors from within Council or external authorities may also attend Committee meetings to provide expert advice.

 

Committee Chair

Council’s representative will chair the meetings.

 

Public Participation

Members of the public or other stakeholders may address the Committee on agenda items to be considered by the Committee. The format and number of presentations is at the discretion of the Chairperson and is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Committee debate on agenda items is not open to the public.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

1          Apologies  

 

2          Disclosures of Interest

 

3          Confirmation of Minutes

 

4          Matters Arising from Council’s Resolution of Minutes

 

5          Part A – Items Where Council May Exercise Its Delegated Functions

 

Traffic Matters                                                                                                                    Page

T0916 Item 1       Union Street, Tempe - Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)                                                                          6

T0916 Item 2       Australia Street & Eton Street, Camperdown - Proposed Kerb Extension & Line Marking Design Plans
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)                                                                        13

T0916 Item 3       Jersey Street & Moyes Street, Marrickville - Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)                                                                16

T0916 Item 4       Daburi Lane, St Peters - Shared Zone Proposal Final Design Plan
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)                                                                        19

T0916 Item 5       Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham - Proposed Footpath Enhancement Design Plan
(Marrickville Ward/Hefferon)                                                                      25

T0916 Item 6       Proposed Traffic Calming & Angle Parking Revised Design Plans - Yule Street, Dulwich Hill
(Ashfield Ward)                                                                                           30

T0916 Item 7       Temporary Road Closure to Dismantle a Tower Crane within the Adjacent Building Site at 23-29 Addison Road, Marrickville
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)       40

T0916 Item 8       Wardell Road at Porter Avenue, Marrickville - Safety Improvements Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)                                                                43

T0916 Item 9       Wardell Road at Wilga Avenue, Marrickville - Safety Improvements Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)                                                                46

T0916 Item 10     Elswick Street, Macauley Street, Carlisle Street & Marlborough Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment
(Leichhardt/Balmain)                                                                                   51

T0916 Item 11     2017 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival - Traffic Management Plan & Traffic Control Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)                                                                                   57

T0916 Item 12     Speed Calming - Collins Street at Young Street, Annandale
(Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain)                                                                        78

T0916 Item 13     Yeend Street, Birchgrove - Pedestrian Improvements
(Balmain Ward/Balmain)                                                                             81

T0916 Item 14     Wells Street, Annandale - Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party)
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                                         83

 

 

Traffic Matters (Cont’d)                                                                                                     Page

T0916 Item 15     Big Bike Day 2016 - Special Event
(Leichhardt & Balmain/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                       86

T0916 Item 16     2016 Norton Street Italian Festa Event - Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)                                                                                   88

T0916 Item 17     Seven Bridges Walk 2016 Special Event
(Leichhardt and Balmain/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                   93

T0916 Item 18     NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout 2016 - Traffic Management Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)                                                                                 114

 

Parking Matters

T0916 Item 19     Northwood Lane, Camperdown - Extension of ‘No Parking’ Restrictions in the Laneway
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)                                                                      116

T0916 Item 20     Request for Statutory ‘No Parking’ Zone to be Removed
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)     120

T0916 Item 21     Proposals Statutory ‘No Stopping’ Yellow Road Markings
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)     123

T0916 Item 22     Requests for Mobility Parking Spaces
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)     133

T0916 Item 23     Proposed ‘Mail Zone’ Relocation - Illawarra Road, Marrickville
(Marrickville Ward)                                                                                    143

T0916 Item 24     Request for ‘Works Zone’ adjacent to Construction Site
(Ashfield, Stanmore Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)         146

T0916 Item 25     Request to Reinstate 'No Stopping' outside No. 7 Hunt Street, Croydon
(Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield)                                                                    149

T0916 Item 26     Dulwich Hill Parking Management Plan                                                   154

T0916 Item 27     Pine Street, Rozelle - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain Ward/Balmain)                                                                           269

T0916 Item 28     Unnamed Lane (Rear of Mackenzie St/Coleridge St), Leichhardt - No Stopping Restrictions
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                                       271

T0916 Item 29     Minor Traffic Facilities
(Leichhardt & Balmain Wards/Balmain)                                                    273

T0916 Item 30     Margaret Street, Rozelle - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain Ward, Balmain)                                                                          274

T0916 Item 31     Piper Street at Pretoria Street, Lilyfield - No Stopping Restriction
(Balmain/Balmain)                                                                                     275

T0916 Item 32     Nelson Street (The Crescent - Rose St), Annandale - Angle Parking
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                                       277

T0916 Item 33     Nelson Street (McCarthy Ln - Parramatta Rd), Annandale - 4P Parking Restrictions
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)                                                       280

T0916 Item 34     Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane, Annandale - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain/Balmain)                                                                                     283

 

Late Items                                                                                                                            Page

Nil at time of printing.

 

6          Part B – Items for Information Only

 

T0916 Item 35     Placement of "No Parking" over New Crossover to the Ashfield Mall (Entry) Forecourt - 260A Liverpool Road, Ashfield                                                                  286

 

7          Part C – Items for General Traffic Advice

 

T0916 Item 36     825-829 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Mixed Use Development DA201600388
(Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill)                                                                    297

 

8          General Business  

 

9          Close of Meeting  

 

 

 

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 1

Subject:         Union Street, Tempe - Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/92643.16         

Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Civil Engineer, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Union Street, Tempe as part of Council’s Traffic Facility Capital Works Program. The proposal for a raised pedestrian crossing, a raised threshold and an at-grade threshold (including kerb blisters) and associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location. 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan for a raised pedestrian crossing, a raised threshold and an at-grade threshold (including kerb blisters) and associated signs and line markings in Union Street, Tempe (as per the attached design plan No. 5912) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council is proposing to construct a raised pedestrian crossing, a raised threshold and an at-grade threshold (including kerb blisters) and associated signs and line markings in Union Street, Tempe adjacent to Tempe Public School between Unwins Bridge Road and School Lane.

The design plans have been finalised for the proposed devices together with the consultation and are presented in this report for consideration.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $100,000 has been allocated by Council for these works under the 2016/2017 Capital Works Program.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Site location & road network

Street Name

Union Street

Section

Between Princes Highway and Unwins Bridge Road

Carriageway Width (m)

6.5

Carriageway Type

One-way road with one travel lane in a westbound traffic flow, in addition to kerbside parking lanes.

Classification

Local

85th Percentile Speed (km/h)

29.5

Vehicles Per Day (vpd)

449

Reported Crash History

(July 2010 – June 2015)

No crashes recorded.

Heavy Vehicle Volume (%)

3.2

Parking Arrangements

Unrestricted parking on both sides of the road.

 

Design plans

The proposed scope of work includes the following:

·    Replace the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing in Union Street and construct a new raised pedestrian crossing;

·    Construct a new raised threshold (incorporating a continuous footpath treatment) with landscaped kerb islands in Union Street at Unwins Bridge Road;

·    Widen the footpath in Unwins Bridge Road and provide landscaped verges;

·    Replace the existing speed hump in Union Street, adjacent to property no. 52 Union Street,  with a new coloured at-grade threshold and landscaped kerb islands;

·    Constructing a new coloured, at-grade threshold in Edwin Street at Union Street; 

·    Reseal the road at the intersection of Union Street and Edwin Street;

·    Construct sections of new concrete footpath along Union Street; and

·    Install associated signage and line markings, replacing any damaged signs and repairing any faded line markings. 

 

The proposed treatments will result in the loss of two (2) legal on-street parking spaces in Union Street as an outcome of the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and footpath widening adjacent to the new raised pedestrian crossing. It is envisaged that these measures will improve pedestrian safety (refer to the attached design plan No. 5912). All current vehicular access to adjoining properties will be retained.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was conducted in July 2016. A letter as well as a copy of the design plan was sent to the local residents in Union Street and Tempe Public School. A total of 20 letters were distributed. Two (2) responses opposing to the proposed traffic devices were received and are detailed below.

 

Residents’ Comments

Officer’s Response

Concerns raised regarding the increased development of multiple residency being built within the area and the increased demand for on-street parking. Resident expressed concerns that enforcement is not good enough. Resident raises safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians during drop-off and pick-up times in Union Street are a recurring issue.

It should be noted that there is an existing drop-off/pick-up zone which accommodates up to five (5) vehicles in Foreman Street (adjacent to Tempe Public School). With the exception of the extension of the ‘No Stopping’ zone for the raised pedestrian crossing (to meet Road Rules requirements), parking in Union Street will remain unrestricted.

In accordance with Australian Standard (AS1742.10-2009), the design requirements for a pedestrian crossing must consist of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on approach and departure to the crossing. This is to increase visibility for pedestrians and improve safety.

1. Concerns were raised regarding the new raised pedestrian crossing and loss of two car parking spaces. The resident highlights that parking is a premium within the area especially with the nearby school and church in Union Street.

2. Concerns of new raised threshold with landscaped kerb islands in Union Street at Unwins Bridge Road as this will reduce the line of sight for turning motorists.

3. Concerns regarding the widening the footpath in Unwins Bridge Road and providing landscaped verges as this will reduce the line of sight for turning motorists.

4. Issues raised with removing the speed hump in Union Street, between Edwin Street and School Lane, and constructing a new coloured threshold and landscaped kerb islands would hinder the ability for turning motorists to safely make the right turn without obstruction.

5. Other raised comments included the construction of a new coloured, flat threshold in Edwin Street at Union Street and resealing the road at the intersection is not necessary.

6. Raised concerns for the ‘No Parking’ restrictions out front of properties 60 & 62 Union Street.

 

The proposed treatments will result in the loss of two (2) on-street parking spaces in Union Street as an outcome of the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and footpath widening in Union Street adjacent to the new raised pedestrian crossing in order to accommodate pedestrian safety.

The design plans addressed the visibility issues in Union Street at Unwins Bridge Road by ensuring the proposed landscaping in Unwins Bridge Road does not grow taller than 0.6m in height. Also, the extension of kerb and removal of approximately 8 metres of pedestrian safety fencing paneling along Unwins Bridge Road at Union Street will provide better sight lines for queuing motorists in Union Street at Unwins Bridge Road.

The design of the proposed kerb blister islands considered the turning path of an 8.8m long medium rigid vehicle (i.e. waste collection truck) turning out of School Lane into Union Street and turning into and out of Edwin Street from Union Street.

It should be noted that there is currently a section of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Union Street in front of properties 60 & 62 Union Street. The design plan illustrates the relocation of the signs and stem with the inclusion of statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection of Union Street and Unwins Bridge Road.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design of the proposed traffic devices and associated signs and markings be approved, to improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 2

Subject:         Australia Street & Eton Street, Camperdown - Proposed Kerb Extension & Line Marking Design Plans
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/92679.16        

Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Civil Engineer, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Australia Street and Eton Street, Camperdown as part of Council’s Footpath Capital Works Program. The proposal for a kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan of the kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated line markings at the intersection of Australia Street and Eton Street, Camperdown (as per the attached design plan No. 6112) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council is proposing to reconstruct sections of footpath along Australia Street, Camperdown and have integrated a kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated line markings at the intersection of Australia Street and Eton Street, Camperdown.

The design plans have been finalised for the proposed devices together with the consultation and are presented in this report for consideration.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $120,000 has been allocated by Council for these works under the 2016/2017 Capital Works Program.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Site location & road network

Street Name

Australia Street

Eton Street

Section

Between Parramatta Road and Alton Lane

Between Ross Street and Australia Street

Carriageway Width (m)

9.6

7.1

Carriageway Type

Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes.

Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes.

Classification

Local

Local

85th Percentile Speed (km/h)

50.0

34.1

Vehicles Per Day (vpd)

1,209

175

Reported Crash History (July 2010 – June 2015)

No crashes recorded.

No crashes recorded.

Heavy Vehicle Volume (%)

3.5

4.8

Parking Arrangements

Sections of permit parking restrictions on both sides of the road.

Permit parking restrictions on the northern side and unrestricted parking on the southern side of the road.

 

 

Design plans

The proposed scope of work includes the following:

·    Construct a kerb extension on the northern side of Eton Street and western side of Australia Street and provide a new kerb ramp with landscaped verges.

·    Provide a painted island with chevron line markings on the western side of Australia Street directly south of its intersection with Eton Street (between Eton Street and the existing driveway to property no. 101 Australia Street) to discourage illegal parking on this corner.

 

The proposed treatment will not result in the loss of legal on-street parking spaces in Australia Street and Eton Street (refer to the attached design plan No. 6112). All current vehicular access to adjoining properties will be retained.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was conducted in July 2016. A letter as well as a copy of the design plan was sent to the local residents in Australia Street and Eton Street, Camperdown. A total of 30 letters were distributed. There were no responses to the proposed traffic devices received.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design of the proposed traffic devices and associated line markings be approved, to improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions.

 

 


 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 3

Subject:         Jersey Street & Moyes Street, Marrickville - Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/92697.16         

Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Civil Engineer, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed drainage improvements, landscaping and associated signs and line marking works at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street, Marrickville as part of Council’s Drainage Facility Capital Works Program. The proposal for three new storm water inlets, a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings will improve drainage amenity and traffic conditions at this location.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plans for drainage improvements, landscaping and associated signs and line marking works at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street, Marrickville (as per the attached design plan No. 6102) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council is proposing to construct three new storm water inlets, a kerb and gutter alignment with landscaping and associated signs and line marking works at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street, Marrickville near McNeilly Park.

The design plans have been finalised for the proposed devices together with the consultation and are presented in this report for consideration.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $115,000 has been allocated by Council for these works under the 2016/2017 Capital Works Program.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Site location & road network

Street Name

Jersey Street

Moyes Street

Section

Between Livingstone Road and Moyes Street

Between Jersey Street and Warren Road

Carriageway Width (m)

12.8

6.7

Carriageway Type

Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes.

Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes.

Classification

Local

Local

85th Percentile Speed (km/h)

51.1

43.2

Vehicles Per Day (vpd)

848

1,590

Reported Crash History (July 2010 – June 2015)

No crashes recorded.

No crashes recorded.

Heavy Vehicle Volume (%)

1.8

2.2

Parking Arrangements

Unrestricted parking on both sides of the road.

Unrestricted parking on both sides of the road.

 

 

Design plans

The proposed scope of work includes the following:

·    Construct new kerb and gutter alignments on both sides of the roadway at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street and provide two new kerb ramps with landscaped verges and a new street tree.

·    Construct three new storm water inlets as per design plan.

·    Provide new BB, BB2 and E1 line markings as per design plan.

·    Reseal the road at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street.

·    Install three new ’No Stopping’ signs at the intersection of Jersey Street and Moyes Street to discourage illegal parking on this corner and to provide improved turn paths for waste collection trucks.

·    The existing ‘No Stopping’ sign on the eastern side of Moyes Street is to be shifted 5 metres south from the intersection with Jersey Street. This modification provides for improved turn paths for waste collection trucks.

 

The proposed treatment will result in the loss of two (2) on-street parking spaces in Jersey Street and Moyes Street as an outcome of the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in order to improve turning paths for waste collection trucks and to discourage illegal parking on this corner (refer to the attached design plan No. 6102). All current vehicular access to adjoining properties will be retained.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was conducted in August 2016. A letter as well as a copy of the design plan was sent to the local residents in Jersey Street and Greenbank Street, Marrickville. A total of 19 letters were distributed. There were no responses to the proposed traffic devices received.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design of the proposed devices and associated signs and markings be approved, to improve drainage amenity and traffic conditions.

 

 


 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 4

Subject:         Daburi Lane, St Peters - Shared Zone Proposal Final Design Plan
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95667.16        

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic and Road Safety Officer, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

 SUMMARY

An application has been received from Traffix on behalf of Thirdi Group for the provision of a one-way ‘Shared Zone’ in the new laneway named Daburi Lane to be constructed, as part of an approved mixed-use development at 44-56 May Street and 19 Hutchinson Street, St Peters.

Council raises no objection to the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ and the proposed one-way laneway treatment which will connect May Street and Hutchinson Street, St Peters subject to all associated costs being borne by the applicant and the ‘Shared Zone’ proposal being referred to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval.

The final ‘Traffic Signage Plan’ for Daburi Lane has been submitted for consideration. It incorporates previous Council and RMS recommendations and requested design adjustments, which have now been integrated into the revised consultant’s traffic report for the ‘Shared Zone Application – 44-56 May Street and Hutchinson Street, St Peters’. 

It is recommended that the Traffic Signage Plan be approved subject to concurrence of RMS and the applicant be requested to submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to the RMS for the ‘No Right Turn’ into May Street.  

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the Traffic Signage Plan (20601-001-C-008-P-08) for the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ and the proposed one-way laneway named Daburi Lane to connect May Street and Hutchinson Street, St Peters (as part of an approved mixed-use development at 44-56 May Street and 19 Hutchinson Street, St Peters) be approved and submitted to the RMS for their concurrence; and

2.       a Traffic Management Plan for the ‘No Right Turn’ into May Street, St Peters be prepared by the applicant and be submitted to the RMS for consideration and approval.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

In 2013, Development Consent was granted for the subdivision into two lots, the construction of a new 6.5 metre wide road connecting Hutchinson Street and May Street and the redevelopment of the land to permit adaptive reuse of the existing factory building on Lot 10 (orientated to) May Street for the purpose of a mixed use development containing six (6) ground floor retail premises with two (2) storeys above containing 17 residential apartments and off street car parking for 24 spaces with support services. The proposal also included the redevelopment of Lot 11 fronting Hutchinson Street for the purpose of a new mixed use development containing three (3) ground floor business premises with four (4) storeys above containing 32 residential apartments, off street car parking for 23 cars and associated site and landscaping works.

 

Consent condition 43 specified that a strip of land 6.5 metres wide along the full length of the western boundary shall be dedicated to the public as road at no cost to Council and before the issue of the Subdivision Certificate or the issue of the Occupation Certificate (whichever occurs first) to allow for the construction of the proposed new lane from Hutchinson Street to May Street.

Reason:   To allow for the safe pedestrian and vehicle access to the site.

 

Consent condition 67 specified that in order to provide satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access to the site, the person acting on this consent shall construct a 6.5 metre road from Hutchinson Street to May Street generally in accordance with landscape plan DWG No 13-012-L02 (Rev B). Detailed construction plans and specifications shall be submitted to Council’s satisfaction before the issue of the Construction Certificate for stage one of construction and shall include the following details:

 

a)    A detailed road pavement design using interlocking porous pavers suitable for vehicular traffic shall be submitted to Council’s satisfaction. The road pavement design shall be supported by geotechnical information. In addition a sample of the proposed porous paver shall be submitted to Council for approval;

b)    Drainage details including a long section of the stormwater line, proposed pits and details of the proposed convertor to May Street;

c)    The proposed lane shall have a minimum 3.5 metres road pavement width kerb to kerb, a 2.3 metres footpath (including kerb) and planted nature strip on the eastern side and a 700mm planted nature strip on the western side (including kerb);

d)    Detailed long-sections along the new kerbs and centre line of the road including kerb return details and detailed cross-sections at every 10 metres along the new lane;

e)    Installation of any support structures required to support the adjacent building on the eastern side;

f)     Details of the installation of the “Shared Zone” and 10kph speed limit signage;

g)    Installation of a raised entry threshold treatment and associated line marking and signage;

h)    The construction of heavy duty concrete vehicular crossings at the proposed vehicular access locations;

i)     Proposed detailed landscaping details;

j)     All new or adjustments to public utilities required by these works including lighting of the new lane.

 

In the event that the Roads and Maritime Services do not approve the “Shared Zone” the “Shared Zone” and 10kph speed limit signage outlined above shall not be installed.

Reason:     To provide satisfactory and safe vehicular and pedestrian access to the site and along the Proposed Lane.

 

Traffix prepared on behalf of the applicant a ‘Shared Zone Application’ and this was the subject of a report to the Committee at its 14 November 2014 meeting. It was recommended that Council raise no objection to the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ in Daburi Lane subject to the following:

 

1.   Detailed design plans for the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ are to be prepared by the applicant and submitted to Council for consideration, incorporating the following changes:

a.   Provide a raised entry threshold treatment with associated signage and line markings at the entry point to the proposed Shared Zone near its junction with Hutchinson Street, to slow down vehicles to the required speed limit of 10 km/h;

b.   Provide a ‘No Right Turn’ restriction from the new laneway into May Street, to direct all turn to turn left as they depart from the proposed Shared Zone and discourage right turns;

 

c.   Duplicate the entry point Shared Zone signs on both sides of the proposed laneway at its junction with Hutchinson Street;

d.   The proposed statutory ‘No Stopping’ sign on the south side of May Street (east of the new laneway) is to be located at a distance of 10 metres from the laneway, in accordance with the Australian Road Rules and RMS Technical Direction;

e.   Remove the proposed plantings in the middle of the carriageway, as they may become a trip hazard for pedestrians; and

f.    Remove the proposed 6-metre high trees in the new laneway at intersections, so as not to interfere with sight lines;

 

2.   Adjoining properties and emergency services are to be consulted by the applicant on the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ and all feedback being referred to Council for consideration;

3.   All costs associated with the establishment of the proposed ‘Shared Zone’ be borne by the applicant; and

4.   A Traffic Management Plan for the proposed ‘One-way’, ‘No Right Turn’ and ‘Shared Zone’ for the laneway is to be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval.

 

Traffix incorporated the traffic related comments and later submitted an updated report, which included:

·    Provision of a ‘No Right Turn’ restriction from the new laneway into May Street, to direct all turn to turn left as they depart from the proposed Shared Zone and discourage right turns;

·    Duplication of the entry point Shared Zone signs on both sides of the proposed laneway at its junction with Hutchinson Street; and

·    Location of the proposed statutory ‘No Stopping’ sign on the south side of May Street (east of the new laneway) at a distance of 10 metres from the laneway, in accordance with the Australian Road Rules and RMS Technical Direction.

 

They noted that in addition to the above, some landscaping amendments have been required (at Council’s request) but also in order to accommodate a 6.4m SRV entering Building B’s loading dock to the north of the intersection with Hutchison Street and the shared lane. These necessary changes have resulted from detailed design and CC works associated with the proposed car parks. Roll top kerbs are provided at the intersection of Hutchison Street and the Shared Lane so that 6.4m SRV can access the loading dock to Building B.

In June 2016 after discussions between Council Officers, RMS and the Project Director the report was revised with the following adjustments:

1.   All gutters and kerbs have been eliminated as requested;

2.   Mobility and vision impaired provisions (tactile details) are included on drawing 010;

3.   A median strip detail that will prevent people turning right into May Street from the laneway has been included on drawing 090;

4.   Signage has been updated as requested on drawing 090.

 

It is noted that at the Infrastructure, Planning and Environmental Services Committee meeting of 1 March 2016, Council resolved to initiate the process to name the unnamed new laneway at 44-56 May Street and 19 Hutchinson Street, St Peters. Council at its meeting 19 April 2016 resolved to name the laneway ‘Daburi Lane’. The new name was gazetted in April 2016.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All costs associated with the establishment of the proposed Shared Zone are to be borne by the applicant.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

May Street is a two-way Regional Road running east-west between Campbell Street and Princes Highway. It has a mixture of residential and commercial properties as well as a frontage to Camdenville Park. At present, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of May Street.

 

Hutchinson Street is a one-way local street running east-west from Campbell Street to Applebee Street and parallel to May Street. Hutchinson Street is a narrow Street with a carriageway width of 5.5 metres. It has a mixture of residential and industrial properties. At present, parking is only permitted along the northern side of Hutchinson Street, with full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions implemented along the southern side (Refer to the attached locality map).

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the Traffic Signage Plan be approved and submitted to the RMS for their concurrence and the applicant be requested to submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to the RMS for consideration and approval of the proposed ‘No Right Turn’ into May Street.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Locality Map – May Street and Hutchinson Street, St Peters

 

 

 

Proposed Laneway and Shared Zone connecting Hutchinson Street and May street

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 5

Subject:         Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham - Proposed Footpath Enhancement Design Plan
(Marrickville Ward/Hefferon)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95748.16        

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic and Road Safety Officer, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

 Design plans have now been finalised for the construction of new footpaths, kerbs and a driveway crossing on the east side of Gleeson Avenue between Unwins Bridge Road and 3 Gleeson Avenue to improve access for pedestrians.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design for the new footpaths, kerbs and a driveway crossing on the east side of Gleeson Avenue between Unwins Bridge Road and 3 Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham   (as per the attached design plan No. 6135) be APPROVED in principle with the concurrence of the RMS.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council is proposing to construct new footpaths, kerbs and a driveway crossing on the east side of Gleeson Avenue between Unwins Bridge Road and 3 Gleeson Avenue to improve access for pedestrians. The project was identified during asset inspections in 2013/14 as being in poor condition and was prioritized based on adopted Asset Planning criteria.

The design plans have been finalised for the proposed works and public notification of the works went out for consultation earlier this month. The plans and the results of the consultation are presented in this report for consideration.

Scope of the work includes removal of the existing full width concrete footpath and the reconstruction of a 2.0m wide concrete footpath with continuous verge where possible (as per the scope plan attached). Gleeson Avenue is a busy State Road and for much of the project traffic control will be required along with work in non-peak times.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $86,000 has been allocated by Council for these works under the 2016/2017 Capital Works Program.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Site location and Road Network

Gleeson Avenue is a State Road and also a bus route.

 

Design plans

Design plans for the construction of new footpaths, kerbs and a driveway crossing on the east side of Gleeson Avenue between Unwins Bridge Road and 3 Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham to improve access for pedestrians, have been finalized and are submitted for consideration (refer to the attached plan No. 6135).

 

The proposed scope of work includes the following:

 

·    reconstruct the existing triangular area between 3 Gleeson Ave and Memory Reserve by providing a continuous footpath, driveway crossing and landscaped area as shown on the plan

·    replace the existing damaged concrete footpath with a new concrete footpath

·    construct new kerb and footpath between 3 Gleeson Ave and Memory Reserve

·    create a continuous verge garden behind the kerb

·    continue the paved footpath from 3 Gleeson Ave to the new proposed driveway crossing.

·    provide an additional parking area for Council’s park maintenance vehicle

·    replace any old or damaged street signs

·    repair any damaged existing private stormwater lines leading from properties (between the front boundary and gutter) within the area of work

·    send notification prior to works commencing.

 

Parking impact

The proposal would result in the creation of three (3) on-street time limited parking spaces.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was conducted in  early August 2016 for public comment. A letter as well as a copy of the design plan was sent to the local owner /residents in Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham. A total of 14 letters were distributed.

 

As of the 19 August 2016, the closing date for submissions, no submissions have been received into Council.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design plan for the construction of new footpaths, kerbs and a driveway crossing on the east side of Gleeson Avenue between Unwins Bridge Road and 3 Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham be approved, to improve access for pedestrians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Locality Plan and photos

 

 

  IMG_2477       IMG_2479


Design Plan – No. 6135

 

 


Scope Plan – 7185

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 6

Subject:         Proposed Traffic Calming & Angle Parking Revised Design Plans - Yule Street, Dulwich Hill
(Ashfield Ward)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95047.16        

Prepared By: Snezana Bakovic - Project Engineer Traffic, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

In 2011 Council adopted a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for Dulwich Hill South which recommended a series of projects which have been accelerated into the current capital works program.

Design plans have been finalised for a speed cushion, kerb blister and angled parking treatment along Yule Street, Dulwich Hill as part of Dulwich Hill South LATM Scheme.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plans for Yule Street,  Dulwich Hill incorporating 90 degrees angle parking, four landscape traffic islands and associated signage and line markings (Design Plans No. 6049) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

This proposal is a revised design of an initial design which was considered by Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee in April 2016 and Council in May 2016.

The Traffic Committee at its meeting in April 2016 recommended that:

“Council defer the installation of angled slow points due to lack of community support of the detail design and that Council investigate angle slow point as part of an angle parking solution for Yule Street, Dulwich  Hill”.

 

Council at its meeting in May 2016 resolved that:

THAT Council approves the installation of slow points and speed bumps; and introduces angle parking in the street as soon as possible

 

Design plans have been finalised for the proposed devices and are presented in this report for consideration.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of approximately $40,000 is available for the proposed works as part of Council’s 2016/17 Capital Works budget. However, the detail design estimate is $ 84,622.A report will be provided separately regarding the necessary budget adjustment.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The amended design plan has considered feedback from residents at the previous PCTC meeting and Council resolution on the initial design.

The design plans have been prepared to slow down traffic, increase parking and improve safety along Yule Street ,Dulwich Hill as part of the of Dulwich Hill South LATM Scheme.

The proposed works include:

·     introducing angle parking on the  northern side of Yule Street, between New Canterbury Road  and Fairfowl Street;

·     introducing angle parking on the southern side of Yule Street, between Fairfowl Street and Wardell Road;

·     installing four slow points with landscaped traffic islands and speed cushions in front of properties 2A,17, 37 and 87 Yule Street;

·     Installation of associated signs and line markings; and

·     planting six new trees in the landscaped islands

 

The amended proposal provides many benefits including slowing traffic, creating additional on-street parking spaces and improving the streetscape by providing additional opportunity for in-road landscaping and street trees.

 

Parking impact

This amended proposal would create approximately 13 additional parking spaces along Yule Street. All vehicle access to adjoining properties will remain.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

130 letters outlining the proposal with copies of the plans were sent out to the property owners and occupiers. Community consultation closed on 12 August 2016. Council received a total of 12 submissions with 6 supporting, and 6 opposing the proposal.

 

Supporting proposal (%)

Strongly opposing proposal (%)

Recommending something else (%)

50%

33%

17%

 

 

Comments from residents in support of the proposal

 

Residents comments

Council’s Officer comments

Thank you for reconsidering the plans for speed cushions and parking in Yule street. This new plan is much more effective in simultaneously achieving both increased safety and availability of parking in this increasingly busy area.

Noted

The amended proposal is a nice improvement. Reducing local and bypass traffic with the slow points is greatly appreciated. As the road is quite large, angle parking is a great choice to maximize space.

Noted

Improving safety by slowing vehicles in Yule street has the absolute and full support of the members of our household at 4a Yule Street. The sooner the better please as speeding vehicles in our street are a daily occurrence.

Noted

 

Please proceed with these amended proposals as soon as possible. Since the initial proposal dated 23 March to improve Yule street safety there has already been an accident at the Fairfowl / Yule street intersection and a child pedestrian has narrowly missed being hit by a speeding car.

Noted

I'm very happy with proposals to slow the traffic. It is very much used as a thoroughfare for people wanting to avoid the Fraser St Lights and the slowing devices in Herbert St - and at peak hours cars often exceed reasonable speed limits.

Noted

I totally support the proposal as it currently outlined

Noted

 

Comments from residents in objection to the proposal

 

Residents comments

Council’s Officer comments

·     The amended proposal should be rejected and the March 2016 proposal reinstated.

·     The accompanying letter states that the March 2016 proposal "as it stood was not endorsed by Council. Instead, Council recommended amending the proposal by installing speed cushions and slow points and to investigate adding angle parking in Yule Street". This statement is false. Council unanimously agreed to proceed with the March 2016 proposal and to without delay investigate the addition of angle parking to address the loss of parking that proposal would entail. Council's decision should be followed.

·     The March Proposal improves safety and street amenity. The amended proposal turns Yule Street into a car park with speed bumps.

Council reconsidered the matter and amended its previous resolution in relation to angled slow points when as a result of the detailed design, parking spaces were to be lost and residents raised concerns in relation to the impact on parking as a result of the proposal. It should be noted that when Council originally adopted the proposal for angled slow points, it was not based on detailed design drawings and the amount of parking lost was unknown at the time because the proposal was conceptual.

This proposal is a revised design of an initial design which was considered by Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee in April 2016 and Council in May 2016. The proposal addresses the issues of parking and speed.

 

·     Creates congestion on the road and difficult to drive down the street. At top of street already very narrow. Why extend it all the way down and on opposite side of the street. Increases danger driving down. Numbers of driveways where they are proposing angle Parking, reduces visibility makes it dangerous increase risk of accidents.

The purpose of angle parking is to slow vehicular traffic and increase road safety. The treatment is provided along the length of Yule Street to keep a consistency in relation to the proposed treatment and to address the need for additional parking as raised by feedback from residents. The angled parking spaces are generously spaced between driveways to provide for additional manoeuvring from driveways.

·     Speed humps at the beginning of each street in the Yule Street (New Canterbury Road, Fairfowl Street and Wardell Road) perhaps, but there is no need for one in front of 37 Yule Street (in the middle of the street).

·     The island and speed hump will also take away our valuable parking spaces in from of our house which we need.

·      The purpose of the speed cushions (mid-block) is to slow vehicles and increase road safety. Speed humps are more effective in reducing speeds when placed in a series. An entry treatment at the ends of the street is only going to achieve a marginal reduction in speed.

·      The proposal doesn’t result in removal of any on street parking in front your driveway.

·     From edge of 90 degree parking to the kerb opposite we are only left with 7.95 m according to drawing, you must allow at least 2.6 m width for a normal car space adjacent to kerb on opposite side. When a car is parked opposite we will be left with only 5.35 m in-between for carriage way. A distance of 5.35 metres is not sufficient enough to cater for a 2 way street. This size carriage way is not enough to cater for a two way drive way.

·     The kerb is too high for back or front end of cars to park over.

·     By creating more parking we are turning the street into a carpark for Tella balls, and the restaurants adjacent. We don’t want more parking for people who want to use the shops, we are happy with our street as it is.

·     Car space 55 in front of house 43 should be returned to normal, no need to have one 90 degree parking, as one car can fit as a standard parking.

·     Car space 58 in front of house 55 should be returned to normal, no need to have one 90 degree parking, as one car can fit as a standard parking

·     Car space 26 deleted, too close to slow down point

·      The carriageway width on Yule Street is consistent along the length.  The resulting road width due to the proposed angle parking between Fairfowl Street and Wardell Road is the same as the section between New Canterbury Road and Fairfowl Street which has existing angled parking, being approximately 5.9m.  AS2890 indicates a minimum width for parallel parking bays in this situation of 2.1m, not 2.6m as indicated. 

·      The kerb heights have been assessed, and being a standard concrete kerb and gutter, are typically 150mm high. 

·      The aim of the proposed design is to  slow down traffic, increase parking and improve safety along Yule Street ,Dulwich Hill as part of the of Dulwich Hill South LATM Scheme

·      Agreed that there is no change to the parking number due to this park.  However, in the interest of consistency of parking typology and traffic lane alignment, a 90 degree space is recommended. 

·      The proximity to the slow point is offset by the good visibility along the road.  There are no identified safety issues with access to and from this car parking space.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Although residents of Yule Street are concerned with speeding vehicles along Yule Street and have indicated that parking is also of concern, they are divided as to their support for the treatment proposed for Yule Street. It is noted that Council has previously proposed other options for Yule Street in an attempt to address residential concerns and gain majority acceptance of a scheme. Unfortunately this could not be achieved with previous proposals nor could it be achieved with the current proposal. In this regard Council gave specific direction with its resolution in May 1016 which approved the installation of slow points, angled parking and speed humps. The design which incorporates these traffic facilities is technically feasible and supported by 50% of respondents. It is therefore recommended that it proceed.

 

 

 

 


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans

 


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans

 


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans

 


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans

 


Yule Street – Dulwich Hill- Proposed Traffic Calming and Angle Parking - Design Plans

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 7

Subject:         Temporary Road Closure to Dismantle a Tower Crane within the Adjacent Building Site at 23-29 Addison Road, Marrickville
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/96223.16        

Prepared By: Maaran Mutharasa - Engineer Traffic Services, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Addison Projects Pty Ltd for the temporary full road closure of Addison Road (between Cook Road and Enmore Road) Marrickville for a period of 10 hours from 8pm Wednesday 1st to 6am Thursday 2nd February 2017, in order to stand a mobile crane on Addison Road for the dismantling of a tower crane within the adjacent building site. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Addison Road (between Cook Road and Enmore Road) Marrickville be APPROVED for a period of 10 hours from 8pm Wednesday 1st to 6am Thursday 2nd February 2017, in order to stand a mobile crane on the roadway to dismantle a tower crane within the adjacent building site, subject to the following conditions:

1.       a fee of $1,354.60 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges;

2.       the temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.       a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.       a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of closure;

5.       a Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Roads and Maritime Services’ Transport Management Centre;

6.       notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.       notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.       all affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.       vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10.     adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11.     the holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12.     the operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13.     mobile cranes, cherry packers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval;

14.     the operation of the mobile crane shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted;

15.     all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and

16.     the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

                    

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

An application has been received from Addison Projects Pty Ltd for the temporary full road closure of Addison Road (between Cook Road and Enmore Road) Marrickville for a period of 10 hours from 8pm Wednesday 1st to 6am Thursday 2nd February 2017, in order to stand a mobile crane on 23-29 Addison Road for the dismantling of a tower crane within the adjacent building site.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Under Council’s Fees & Charges, the applicant is to pay a fee of $1,354.60 for the temporary full road closure. This fee includes advertising the proposal in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

This section of Addison Road affected is a two-way regional road in a mixed industrial zone running east-west between Enmore Road and Cook Road. It has a carriageway width of approximately 10.5 metres and there are “No Parking” restrictions on the northern side of Addison Road from 7.00am – 9.00am Mon-Fri and 4.00pm-6pm Mon-Fri and on the southern side of Addison Road. No other parking restrictions apply in this sector of Addison Road.

As Addison Road is only 10.5 metres wide the applicant has stated that they require closing the carriageway to conduct the works safely (Refer to the attached Traffic Control Plan submitted by the applicant).

Vehicular access for business owners within the closed section will be maintained during the closure, where possible. Authorised Traffic controllers will be on-site during all shifts and are to be positioned at the closure points to provide vehicular access to residents and ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The applicant is to notify all affected residents and businesses in writing at least 7 days prior to the commencement of works. Applicants to contact STA (Sydney Transit Authority) to ensure no buses are using the section of the road during the closure. The proposed road closure is to be advertised in the local newspaper in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closures be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

 

Traffic Control Plan submitted by the applicant – Addison Road, Marrickville

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 8

Subject:         Wardell Road at Porter Avenue, Marrickville - Safety Improvements Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95326.16        

Prepared By: Snezana Bakovic - Project Engineer Traffic, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

In 2015 Council adopted a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for Marrickville West which recommended a series of projects which have been accelerated into the current Capital Works Program.

Design plans have been finalised for the proposed pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Porter Avenue, Marrickville as part of the Marrickville West LATM study implementation.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for the widening of the existing pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Porter Avenue, Marrickville  including, installing landscaped  traffic islands and  associated signage and line markings (Design Plans No. 6119) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council Officers undertook a review of the Marrickville West Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) scheme in 2014/15.The LATM study was endorsed by Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee and approved by Council in 2015. A number of traffic facilities were approved in principle by Council including the widening of existing pedestrian refuge in Wardell Road at its intersection with Porter Avenue.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The allocated budget for these works is $240,000 and is funded by Council from the Marrickville West LATM Implementation budget.

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The proposed work includes:

·     Widen pedestrian refuge islands to 2.0m and provide crossing gap of 3.0m as per RMS Technical Direction TDT 2011/01a;

·     Provide adjacent lane widths of 3.7m as per RMS Technical Direction TDT 2011/01a;

·     Provide northern pedestrian refuge island length of 6.0m as per RMS Technical Direction TDT 2011/01a;

·     Provide southern pedestrian refuge island length of 3.6m in accordance with the AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design Part 4: Intersections and Crossings, which specifies a minimum length of 3.5m; 

·     ‘No Stopping’ provisions as per RMS Technical Direction TDT 2011/01a;

·     Upgrading the footpath on the western side of Wardell Road to improve accessibility; and

·     Implementation of associated signage and line markings.

 

Design rational

The concept design has been developed, however the proposed southern pedestrian refuge island length is 3.5m. Compliance with the RMS Technical Direction is not possible for the southern refuge island due to the swept path into and out of adjacent residential driveways;

It should be noted that the RMS has accepted the alterations to the pedestrian refuge island lengths due to site constraints and turning paths.

The reconstruction of existing pedestrian refuge island, as per the attached plan would be a pedestrian safety improvement as it would provide a wider refuge for the storage of prams, bicycles and wheelchairs, regardless of the shorter length of the southern refuge island.

 

Parking impact

The associated extension of ‘No Stopping’ zones would result in 9m of kerb side parking loss on the western side of Wardell Road There will be no loss of parking on the eastern side of the roadway.  Vehicle access to adjoining properties will be maintained.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the proposals with copies of the design plans was sent out to owners and occupiers. The community consultation closed on 19 August 2016. A total of 9 letters were distributed. One (1) response opposing to the proposed traffic devices was received and is detailed below.

Comments from residents in objection to the proposal

 

Residents comments

Council’s Officer comments

·   My specific objections: - I own the only premises in the block on the Western side of Wardell Road which doesn't have off-street parking. There is a shortage of parking at the critical overnight period. While there maybe parking during the day because people drive out-of-area for work, including me, even now I often have to park around the corner at times of heavy parking.

·   There are two cars in my household - mine I use it for work, and by 74-year-old mother who uses the car to take my son to and from school, to maintain her mobility, including to attend multiple medical appointments, and to transport other elderly neighbours to various activities. My mother has arthritis and is not getting any younger. It is not going to be helpful for her to have to park further away.

·   There is already a no-parking zones in front of the boarding house and the people at 89 Wardell, and with their multiple visitors it is often difficult to park .

·   There is already a pedestrian island and I don't see tremendous amenity in making it much larger.

·   Council is presently undertaking a parking study of the Dulwich Hill & Petersham area which includes Wardell Road, Marrickville.

·   The resident with mobility difficulties could apply for Mobility Parking Scheme Permit, subject to conditions.

·   The current length of “No Stopping” zones associated with the pedestrian refuge facility on   Wardell Rd at Porter Avenue is not to current standards and potentially posing a risk to pedestrian safety.

·   In accordance with Australian Standard (AS1742.10-2009), the design requirements for a pedestrian crossing must consist of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on approach and departure to the crossing. This is to increase visibility for pedestrians and improve safety. The proposed design proposing the minimum parking removal.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design plan for the proposed widening of the existing pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Porter Avenue including the installing landscaped traffic islands and associated signage and line markings be approved to enhance pedestrian safety at location and bring the facility up to current standards.

 


Wardell Road at Porter Avenue, Marrickville – Safety Improvement – Design Plans

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 9

Subject:         Wardell Road at Wilga Avenue, Marrickville - Safety Improvements Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95249.16         

Prepared By: Snezana Bakovic - Project Engineer Traffic, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

In 2015 Council adopted a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for Marrickville West which recommended a series of projects which have been accelerated into the current Capital Works Program.

 

Design plans have been finalised for the proposed pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Wilga Avenue, Marrickville as part of the Marrickville West LATM study implementation.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for the proposed widening of the existing pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Wilga Avenue including the installing landscaped traffic islands and associated signage and line markings (Attachment 1 - Design Plans No. 6117) be APPROVED.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council Officer’s undertook a review of the Marrickville West Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) scheme in 2014/15.The LATM study was endorsed by Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee and approved by Council in 2015. A number of traffic facilities were approved in principle by Council including the widening of existing pedestrian refuge in Wardell Road at its intersection with Wilga Avenue.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The allocated budget for these works is $240,000 and is funded by Council from the Marrickville West LATM Implementation budget.

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The proposed work includes:

·     Widening the existing pedestrian refuge island on Wardell Road near Wilga Avenue;

·     Constructing landscaped traffic islands on both sides of Wardell Road to reduce the distance for pedestrians crossing the street;

·     Installing kerb ramps on both side of Wardell Road;

·     Upgrading the footpath on the western side of Wardell Road to improve accessibility;

·     Extending the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones to improve sight lines of motorists to pedestrians and cyclists at the crossing(and vice versa); and

·    Installing associated signs and line markings.

 

Design rational

The concept design has been developed, however the proposed refuge island lengths are 3.5m due to the swept paths to and from the adjacent driveways / side roads. 

This is less than the RMS Technical Direction TD11 01a which specifies 6m, but is in accordance with the AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design Part 4: Intersections and Crossings.

It should be noted that the RMS has accepted the alterations to the pedestrian refuge island lengths due to site constraints and turning paths.

The reconstruction of existing pedestrian refuge island, as per the attached plan would be a pedestrian safety improvement as it would provide a wider refuge for the storage of prams, bicycles and wheelchairs, regardless of the shorter length of the island.

 

Parking impact

The proposed extension to the ‘No Stopping’ zones would remove three on-street parking spaces, one (1)  kerb-side parking space on the western side and a 2 from the eastern side of Wardell Road. Vehicle access to adjoining properties will be maintained.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the proposals with copies of the design plans were sent out to the owners and occupier. The community consultation closed on 19 August 2016. A total of 28 letters were distributed. Council receives a total of five (5) submissions with one (1) supporting, three (3) opposing the proposal and one (1) requesting traffic calming treatment at other Wardell Road intersection.

 

Comments from residents in support of the proposal

 

Residents comments

Council’s Officer comments

I am pleased to see you are considering ways to improve pedestrian safety along Wardell Road.

 Noted

 

Comments from residents in objection to the proposal

 

Residents comments

Council’s Officer comments

The improvement in pedestrian safety is welcome (I live only a few houses away and cross at this point on the way to the light rail most days). However, given the EXTREME shortage in parking for residents, and the lack of decision as yet on implementing resident permits (council not meeting till 4 Sept) it is too much of a loss of amenity to reduce parking in the block between Kays Ave West and Wilga Ave by nearly 50% (from a maximum of seven spaces to four). Surely other means can be used to make the crossing clear to approaching drivers without reducing parking. And if the council is so concerned about crossing safely at this point - why not install a pedestrian crossing?

In accordance with Australian Standard (AS1742.10-2009), the design requirements for a pedestrian crossing must consist of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on approach and departure to the crossing. This is to increase visibility for pedestrians and improve safety. The proposed design proposing the minimum parking removal.

The current length of “No Stopping” zones associated with the pedestrian refuge facility on   Wardell Rd at Wilga Avenue is not to current standards and potentially posing a risk to pedestrian safety.

Council is presently undertaking a parking study of the Dulwich Hill area which includes Wardell Road, Marrickville. Council proposing the resident parking provision at this location.

The daytime parking congestion arises because of inadequate parking for rail & light rail commuters. It would be far more useful to provide more day-long dedicated parking than reduce already severely limited street parking. The proposed changes will make an already bad situation worse & will even prevent some residents in homes with no garages being able to park outside their homes. With respect to pedestrian traffic, the vast majority use the pedestrian crossing outside Dulwich Hill railway station rather than anywhere else.

Council is presently undertaking a parking study of the Dulwich Hill area which includes Wardell Road, Marrickville. Council proposing the resident parking provision at this location.

I am against this plan. I regularly park in the parking spaces that will be removed if the plan goes ahead. It is becoming extremely hard to find on-street parking in the area (particularly on business days when people park in there because it is close to the train and light rail stations) and this will not improve if even more parking spaces are removed.

Council is presently undertaking a parking study of the Dulwich Hill area which includes Wardell Road, Marrickville. Council proposing the resident parking provision at this location.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the design plan for the proposed widening of the existing pedestrian refuge on Wardell Road at Wilga Avenue including the installing landscaped  traffic islands and  associated signage and line markings be approved to enhance pedestrian safety at location and bring the facility up to current standards.

 

 


Wardell  Road at Wilga  Avenue, Marrickville – Safety Improvement – Design Plans

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Design Plans No. 6117

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 10

Subject:         Elswick Street, Macauley Street, Carlisle Street & Marlborough Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment
(Leichhardt/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98251.16        

Prepared By: Nina Fard - Senior Traffic Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Since early 2015, Council has been investigating the traffic conditions in Elswick Street, Leichhardt. A number of residents have expressed concerns regarding the speed of vehicles and accidents that have occurred in Elswick Street, between Allen Street and Marion Street.

In order to improve intersection safety and reduce the speed of traffic, it is proposed to install intersection treatments in Elswick Street in the form of raised traffic islands at the following locations:

·    Intersection of Macauley Street

·    Intersection of Carlisle Street

·    Intersection of Marlborough Street

 

It is recommended that the Concept Plans for Elswick Street Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment be supported, subject to further amending the design to preserve parking on the western side of Elwick Street, Leichhardt.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.    the Concept Plans for Elswick Street Leichhardt - Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment and associated signage / line markings (Attachment 1) be supported; and

2.    the estimated cost of $20,000 be included in the 2017/18 Draft LATM Budget for these works.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The Traffic Committee previously considered a proposal to install speed calming devices in Elswick Street. Following community consultation, no action was taken as the residents did not support raised thresholds due to potential noise issues. However, the Committee recommended:

That speed radar display units be placed in Elswick Street between Marion Street and Allen Street, Leichhardt for 3 months and the results of speed levels be evaluated to determine if further traffic calming is required.

 

Two Radar Speed Displays units were subsequently installed in Elswick Street in July 2015, facing traffic in both directions.

Six months following the installation of the Speed Radar Display units, additional traffic counts were undertaken in Elswick Street as shown in the following table.

 

Direction of travel

March 2013

85th   Percentile Speeds

December 2015

85th   Percentile Speeds

Between Regent St and Marlborough St

Northbound

55.4km/h

54.5 km/h

Southbound

54.4km/h

54.2 km/h

Between Macauley St and Carlisle St

Northbound

n/a

52.2 km/h

Southbound

n/a

53.4 km/h

The results demonstrate a 1 km/h reduction in speeds in the northbound direction. However, the 85th percentile remains higher than the sign posted 50km/h limit. A review of Roads and Maritime Services accident statistics has shown 3 recorded accidents in the subject section of Elswick Street over the past 5 year period. Residents have witnessed a number of accidents in this section of Elswick Street that have not been reported to the Police.

In order to improve intersection safety and reduce the speed of traffic, it is proposed to install intersection treatments in Elswick Street in the form of raised traffic islands at the following locations:

·    Intersection of Macauley Street

·    Intersection of Carlisle Street

·    Intersection of Marlborough Street

 

These median islands will reduce the widths of travel lanes in Elswick Street and also indicate the presence of an intersection and encourage lower traveling speeds for traffic approaching from the above mentioned side streets. Concept Plans of the proposed intersection treatments have been prepared and are shown on the attached plans (Attachment 1).

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of approximately $20,000 is required and can be planned as part of Council’s Draft 2017/18 LATM Budget.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

150 letters outlining the proposals with copies of the plans were sent out to the affected property owners and occupiers. Council received a total of 59 submissions with 44 supporting, and 15 opposing the proposal.

 

Comments from residents in support of the proposal

Resident’s Comments

Council’s Officer Comments

There have been many accidents in Elswick Street and this part of the street has children who cannot cross safely due to speeding drivers.

Noted

Please install these calming devices as speeding drivers will cause a fatality

Noted

After careful consideration we came to the conclusion that this is, indeed, the best solution.

Noted

As a non-resident but a frequent visitor to Elswick Street, I fully agree that the traffic speed is generally too fast and could be dangerous.

Noted

Support the proposal with small changes to the island designs to allow easier access to and from driveways.

Noted

 

Comments from residents in objection to the proposal

Residents Comments

Council’s Officer Comments

I have not seen any issues with cars speeding on Elswick Street, I think the radar speed display signs work very well. If council feels it is necessary to do something, I would have thought a couple of speed humps were all that's required

The “before” and “after” traffic counts show a slight reduction in the overall speed. The intersection treatments have been proposed in response to ongoing concerns raised by residents. Speed humps have previously been proposed and were not supported by residents.

The parking availability in Carlisle Street after hours is dreadful and now you want to take away more parking spaces.

The proposed intersection treatments are not expected to result in loss of parking in Carlisle Street.

I raised "concerns" with Leichhardt Council about its failure to restrict parking for non-residents on Elswick Street. They failed to take action therefore I cannot support removal of parking spots in favour of this proposal

Council proposed a Resident Parking Scheme for Elswick Street in 2014 and then again in 2015, the proposed schemes did not receive more than 50% support from the residents and therefore were not implemented. Council also investigated the possibility of implementing angle parking in Elswick Street but resolved not to proceed with the scheme as the bi-direction volume of traffic was much higher than the 1000 vehicles per day limit set by Council’s Angle Parking Policy (April 2016 LTC) 

I ‘m okay with islands in Macauley Street, Carlisle Street and Marlborough Street but not the loss of parking in Elswick Street, it is already difficult to find parking.

In response to resident’s comments, the design will be modified to preserve the 2 parking spaces in Elswick Street.

I would support the implementation of traffic calming only if the two spaces could be preserved

In response to resident’s comments, the design will be modified to preserve the 2 parking spaces in Elswick Street.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The attached concept plans propose rubber kerbing and islands in Elswick Street at the intersections of Macauley Street, Carlisle Street and Marlborough Street. These plans include three raised islands on the west side of Elswick Street which would require removal of a total of 2 parking spaces

It is recommended to amend the plans to consider feedback received from residents during the community consultation phase. The attached plans will be revised to show a combination of painted islands and rumble bars in lieu of these two islands (at the intersections of Macauley Street and Marlborough Street),  to preserve parking spaces. The remaining kerbing and median islands are to stay as rubber devices. This adjustment is expected to slow down traffic, eliminate loss of parking and improve safety along Elswick Street, Leichhardt. 

 

The proposed work will includes:

·     Construction of rubber kerbing and the associated line marking in Elswick Street, either side of the intersections of Macauley Street, Carlisle Street and Marlborough Street.

·     Construction of rubber median islands and the associated line marking in Macauley Street, Carlisle Street and Marlborough Street.

·     Construction of median rubber islands, the associated centre line marking and reflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs) in Elswick Street at the above mentioned intersections.

·     Implementation of painted islands and rumble bars on the west side of Elswick Street at the above mentioned intersections.

 

Parking impact

This amended proposal would result in no loss of parking and vehicular access to adjoining properties will be retained.

 

 

CONCLUSION

That the Concept Plans for Elswick Street Leichhardt – Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment and associated signage and line markings (Attachment 1) be supported with the above mentioned amendments following resident’s consultation.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Elswick Street Leichhardt - Traffic Calming/Intersection Treatment Concept Plans

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 11

Subject:         2017 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival - Traffic Management Plan & Traffic Control Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98256.16         

Prepared By: Nina Fard - Senior Traffic Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

The proposed event, the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017, is a music festival held annually at Sydney University College of Arts, Rozelle Campus, Callan Park.

Assure Event Safety Services on behalf of Sydney College of Arts has submitted a Development Application including a Traffic Management Plan for the upcoming “St Jerome’s Laneway Music Festival”, to be held in Callan Park on Saturday, 4th February 2017.

It is recommended that the 2017 St. Jerome's Laneway Festival be supported, subject to complying with the following conditions:

The applicant must arrange additional special event buses with Sydney Buses (State Transit Authority), no on-site parking permitted in Callan Park, operating/advertising the Event as ‘car free’ (no parking is available at the venue), the applicant must obtain approval from the Transport Management Centre for the Special Event Clearway restrictions on the northern side (Callan Park side) of Balmain Road-Darling Street between Alberto Street and Victoria Road, Rozelle between 2pm to Midnight, close vehicular access to Callan Park at the Balmain Road/Cecily Street intersection and at the Cottage Way/South Crescent intersection, arrange crowd control barriers along both sides of Balmain Road, south of Cecily Street and provide a current Public Liability Insurance Policy to Inner West Council.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) attached in Attachment 1 dated 8th August 2016 submitted by the event organiser for the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2017 at Callan Park to be held on Saturday, 4th February 2017 be supported, subject to the following:

·     the TMP be implemented at the applicant’s cost;

·     the maximum number of tickets sold to be 12,500, subject to NSW Police approval;

·     operating the Event as ‘car free’ (no parking is available at the venue);

·     the applicant must obtain approval from the Transport Management Centre for the ‘Special Event Clearway’ restrictions on the northern side (Callan Park side) of Balmain Road and Darling Street (from 200m west of the main entrance to Callan Park at Cecily Street, to Victoria Road) from 2pm to Midnight;

·     use standard parking restriction signage: ‘No Parking’ (R5-40) and ‘Pick up & Set down Area”’ (R9-301), Bus Zone (R5-20) and Taxi Zone (R5-21) at the locations identified in the TMP; and

·     liaise with Transport for NSW to ensure train and light rail services operate at full capacity (no rail close downs)

 

2.       a Council officer be in attendance at the Event Operation Centre.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

A request for approval to conduct the the St. Jerome's Laneway Music Festival 2017 on Saturday, 4th February 2017 between 11:00am and 11:00pm has been received from the organiser of the event, Laneway Festival & Lunatic Entertainment.

In accordance with the RMS “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events V3.4 August, 2006”, and based on information supplied by the organiser, the event is classified as a Special Event Class 2.

This annual event involves the temporary implementation of ‘Special Event Clearway’ restrictions on the northern side (Callan Park side) of Balmain Road and Darling Street (from 200m west of the main entrance to Callan Park at Cecily Street, to Victoria Road) from 2pm to Midnight. Temporary ‘No Parking’ (R5-40),‘Pick up & Set down Area”’ (R9-301), Bus Zone (R5-20) and Taxi Zone (R5-21) signs are to be implemented as per the Traffic Control Plan attached in Attachment 1.

 

Event Details

The organiser has advised the following key details of the event:

 

Location

Sydney University College of Arts - Rozelle Campus, Callan Park

Event Date

Saturday, 4th of February 2017

Capacity

≤ (up to) 12,500 patrons

Bump-In commences date and time

Monday, 30th of January 2017, 07:00hrs. (date TBC)

Event Starting Time

11:00hrs

Event Finish Time

23:00 hrs

Bump-Out

Commences immediately after the event and completed by end of Thursday, 9th of February 2017

Event Type

Off-Street. To be advertised as a ‘car free’ event

Event Class

2 (subject to LTC assessment and classification)

Frequency

Annual event - 5 years

 

Parking Summary

The Laneway Festival will encourage bicycle and public transport use and notify patrons that free shuttle buses will be provided on exit. The event demographic is a crowd using public transport.

 

Public Transport

To facilitate safe and timely egress The Laneway Festival will implement a free-of-charge shuttle bus system transporting patrons from Balmain Road to the City – Town Hall. Shuttle buses will operate between 21:00hrs. - 24:00hrs. The round trip from Callan Park to the city set-down is approximately 6.5km and is expected to take an average of 12 minutes.

The following is a breakdown of services (TBC in consultation with Transport – Sydney Buses, but applied effectively during previous LF events):

·    4 at 20:30,

·    4 at 21:00,

·    4 at 21:30,

·    6 at 21:45.

 

A total of 18 buses will be available, many (but not all) of which would be ‘bendy’ buses with a larger capacity. Transport- Sydney Buses supervisors will be on site to oversee the operation - 2 x at 20:30 - 24:00, 1 x 21:30 - 23:30 (exact number TBC).

The shuttle bus service will be advertised on all forms of marketing and will be strongly encouraged by the Laneway Festival. Considering the frequency of service and the quantity of buses, Assure proposes that the buses for this service utilise the existing STA bus stop in EB direction on Balmain Road. To facilitate this operation the event organiser will utilise

VMS messages during egress.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Nil.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017 Event scheduled for Saturday, 4th of February 2017 be supported as per the submitted TMP and TCPs.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017 Event TMP & TCPs submitted by Event Organiser

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 12

Subject:         Speed Calming - Collins Street at Young Street, Annandale
(Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain)
  

File Ref:         16/6022/98301.16         

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

To address issues of pedestrian and road safety it is proposed that rubber speed cushions be installed on all approaches to the roundabout at the intersection of Collin Street and Young Street, Annandale.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the installation for rubber speed cushions be supported for all approaches to the roundabout at the intersection of Collin Street and Young Street, Annandale; and

2.       Council include this proposal in its submission for Active Transport Funding in its 2017-18 submission.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council has received concerns regarding pedestrian safety at the roundabout on Collins Street at Young Street, Annandale.

Vehicles have been reported and observed travelling through the roundabout at high speeds and conflicting with pedestrians crossing both Young Street and Collins Street.

In order to assess the volume of pedestrians crossing at the intersection of Collins Street and Young Street, Council has undertaken pedestrian counts at the intersection. The results of these counts have been summarised in the following plan:

 

As shown, there are a high number of pedestrians crossing this intersection, particularly north of the roundabout in the PM peak.

Given the high speeds and high traffic and pedestrian volumes at the intersection of Collins Street and Young Street, additional speed calming measures have been considered at this location.

 

Proposal

In order to improve safety, it is proposed to install speed cushions on all approaches to the Young Street/Collins Street roundabout as indicated in the following plan to reduce vehicle speeds and improve the road environment for pedestrians.

Site observations have also indicated that some motorists do not give way to motorists in the roundabout, especially for eastbound vehicles turning right from Collins Street into Young Street with westbound motorists not giving way. The proposal will also assist vehicle movements through the intersection.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

This proposal is expected to cost $20,000 and will form part of Council’s Active Transport submissions to RMS in 2017-18.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 

A letter outlining the above traffic calming proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (39 properties) in Young Street, Alfred Street and Collins Street as indicated on the following plan, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. 

 

14 responses were received, 11 in support and 3 in objection.

 

 

Residents’ Response:

Officer’s Comment:

·   Can a pedestrian crossing be installed at this intersection

Traffic and pedestrian counts were undertaken at this intersection, however the RMS warrants for a pedestrian crossing were not met.

·   Lower the general limit to 40 through residential areas close to Young Street at the Collins Street roundabout

Council does not have jurisdiction over speed limits. 40km/h zones are currently only supported by RMS in high pedestrian activity areas such as Booth Street, Annandale (the Annandale shopping precinct).

·   Reduce speed further along Young Street toward Parramatta Road

Council requires 3 resident requests from the subject location to trigger a formal investigation into speeding in the street. Council records have indicated no recent requests and previous traffic counts in Young Street between Parramatta Road and Collins Street indicate that there was no speeding issue.

·   Addition of the speed humps will cause increased congestion at the intersection.

The slower speed environment is unlikely to cause any significant change to queuing times.

 

·   Only a few drivers drive in a manner which may endanger pedestrians. It is unreasonable to punish all drivers for the unreasonable behaviour of a few.

These measures will provide a greatly improved speed profile through the intersection for all motorists.

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

Given the concerns raised regarding speeds through the roundabout and strong community support, it is proposed that rubber speed cushions be installed on all approaches to the roundabout at the intersection of Collins Street and Young Street, Annandale.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 13

Subject:         Yeend Street, Birchgrove - Pedestrian Improvements
(Balmain Ward/Balmain)
  

File Ref:         16/6022/98322.16        

Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Team Leader Traffic, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Modifications to the footpath and signposting are proposed at the easternmost section of Yeend Street, Birchgrove including footpath widening and installation of a garden bed to provide safe conditions for pedestrians as a result of potential hazards associated with rock falls. It is recommended that the attached plan be approved.   

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed works including footpath widening, garden beds, parking signs and speed hump installation as detailed on the attached plan be supported.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

At the May 2016 Local Traffic Committee meeting, a proposal was considered to convert the easternmost section of Yeend Street, Birchgrove from a 40 km/h speed zone to a 10km/h Shared Zone as a result of potential hazards of the rock face below No. 16A to No. 6 Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove (in Yeend Street).

Council stabilised sections of the rock face in recent years and the ‘Shared Zone’ was proposed to apply measures to safeguard against losses or injury should any rocks fall in future years which included the removal of the footpath on the northernmost section and replacement with a garden bed.

The proposal required pedestrians to walk on the road as no footpath would be provided on the northern side of the road and the footpath on the southern side was of insufficient width (450mm) to cater for pedestrian movements. It also included a speed hump at the western entry to the Shared Zone.

The Traffic Committee recommendation below was subsequently adopted by Council:

That a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ be installed in Yeend  Street, Birchgrove with associated traffic calming devices, subject to RMS approval.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funds associated with the costs of the proposed measures have been budgeted for in 2016/2017 Kerb and Gutter Program.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

A response was received from the RMS requesting a number of modifications to the ‘Shared Zone’ prior to further consideration, including:

·     There is no turning circle provided in the proposal near Yeend Street Wharf, as it is undesirable to have vehicles reversing within a shared zone can Council look at addressing this issue.

 

·     Parking - 90 and 45 degrees parking are not considered appropriate in a shared zone. As previously stated it is undesirable to have vehicles reversing within a shared zone. It is suggested that the parking be relocated to the parallel parking location and replaced with a turning circle.  This will also remove the above issue, please see attached diagram as a reference to this.

 

These issues cannot be addressed given the geometric constraints, and accordingly the proposal has been amended. The revised proposal includes the provision of a wider footpath on the southern side of the road, hence negating the need for a Shared Zone. The proposal retains the proposed speed hump and includes a ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of the road. Kerb ramps are proposed at the western end of the area to allow pedestrians to cross the road to access the footpath.     

 

The plan of the proposal is detailed below:

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Notification regarding the proposal will be carried out prior to commencement of works.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the proposed works including footpath widening, garden beds, parking signs and speed hump installation as detailed on the attached plan be supported.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 14

Subject:         Wells Street, Annandale - Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party)
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98370.16        

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of a street party in Wells Street between Booth Street and Collins Street, from the resident of No.24 Wells Street, Annandale.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the temporary road closure of Wells Street between Booth Street and Collins Street, Annandale on Sunday, 27th November 2016 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm be supported, subject to the following conditions:

a.    an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Wells Street, Annandale;

b.    occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;

c.    the organiser be advised to arrange accredited traffic controllers to manage the road closure;

d.    the barbeque activities be undertaken on the footpath, subject to no fire restrictions;

e.    the applicant notifies all affected businesses, residents and other occupants of the temporary road closure prior to the event.  Any concerns or requirements in relation to the road closure raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated. The notification shall involve at the minimum an information letterbox drop distributed one week prior to the commencement of the event.  The proposed information, distribution area and period must be submitted to Council’s Traffic section for approval two weeks before the event;

f.     the supported Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be implemented at the applicant’s expense;

g.    the Fire Brigade (Glebe) be notified of the intended closure by the applicant;

h.    the applicant provide and erect barricades and signs, in accordance with the current Australian Standard AS 1742.3: Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads.  As a minimum the following must be erected at both ends of the road closure area:

i.        Barrier Boards;

ii.       ‘Road Closed’ (T2-4) signs;

iii.      ‘Detour’ (T5-1) signs;

i.     the applicant be advised Council provides barricades and ‘Road Closed’ signs free or at minimum cost.  The applicant is required to arrange delivery by Council at cost, or arrange pickup from and return to Council’s Depot at no cost. Any non-standard signs may be provided at cost;

j.     the areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Major Projects Engineering, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleaning costs;

k.    the conduct of any activities or use of any equipment required in conjunction with the road occupancy and temporary road closure not results in any ‘offensive noise’ as defined by the Noise Control Act;

l.     a copy of the Council approval be available on site for inspection by relevant authorities;

m.   Council reserves the right to cancel the approval at any time;

n.    the applicant complies with any reasonable directive from Council Officers and NSW Police; and

 

2.       the applicant be advised of the Committee’s recommendation. 

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Council has received an application for approval of a street party in Wells Street between Booth Street and Collins Street, from the resident of No.24 Wells Street, Annandale.

The street party is proposed to be held on Sunday, 27th November 2016 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. The applicant is seeking permission for a temporary full road closure of Wells Street between Booth Street and Collins Street and also to use a barbeque for the event which will be placed on the footpath of Wells Street, similar to last and previous years’ events.

The Traffic Control Plan for the closure is as follows:

 

This is an annual event and no significant issues have occurred in the past. Council’s WHS and Risk Management Coordinator has no objection to using a barbeque on the footpath in the closed section.

According to the RMS ‘Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events’ (Version 3.4) a small street party is considered as a ‘Class 3’ event.

Council encourages properly conducted neighbourhood street parties as a means of building community spirit and improving neighbourhood security.  Fees for road occupancy are waived by Council for small community street parties.

Where the following conditions apply, organisers are only required to obtain approval for a street party involving a temporary road closure:

·    the party is to be held outdoors for fewer than 100 people

·    no temporary structures or jumping castles are to be erected,

·    participants are to bring their own food and drinks, and food and drink are not for sale

·    there will be no performers or amplified music involved

 

For approved street parties, Council will provide barricades and ‘Road Closed’ signs free or at minimum cost.  Any non-standard signs may be provided at cost.  The Street Party Co-ordinator will need to arrange delivery by Council at cost, or arrange pickup from and return to Council’s Depot at no cost. 

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The Street Party Co-ordinator will bear all costs associated with the road closure.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 15

Subject:         Big Bike Day 2016 - Special Event
(Leichhardt & Balmain/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98384.16         

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

As part of NSW Bike Week 2016, Council is running free events and the last event the ‘Big Bike Day’ is to be held on Sunday, 25th September 2016.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Big Bike Day 2016 event proposed to be held on Sunday, 25th September 2016 be supported.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The Big Bike Day is an annual event held every year in September, for both avid and casual bike riders of all ages. The day features entertainment, activities, free bike workshops, bike maintenance, raffle prizes and a group bike ride around the bay.

Council’s Sustainability Engagement Officer has requested approval for the proposed Big Bike Day 2016 to be held on Sunday, 25th September 2016 between 10.00am and 2.30pm, to coincide with the last weekend/day of NSW Bike Week 2016 (17th–25th September 2016).

This is considered as a Class 4 Event as per the RMS Event Classification. Therefore, this event does not require submission of a Traffic and Transport Management Plan.

RMS is offering funding for 2016 NSW Bike Week events; an application for funding will again be submitted this year.

The event is organised by Council with the assistance of the Leichhardt Bicycle Users Group (LBUG). The main objective of the event is to promote cycling and the local cycling facilities. The Bike Week has been a fixed event on the annual calendar since 1997.

The key features of the Event:

·     It anticipates a maximum attendance for the Big Bike Ride of 200 people;

·     riders must be 12 years of age or older;

·     All riders must bring and wear a helmet.

·     Bike checks are free and mandatory to go on the ride;

·     the ride commences at 12.00pm and concludes by 1.00pm;

·     Start and finish from War Memorial Park;

·     The big bike ride route uses on and off-road shared paths; and

·     LBUG volunteers and members of the Bike Police Unit will escort the group during the ride.

 

Big Bike Day is an opportunity for bike riders and their families to take a ride on the streets of Leichhardt and to learn more about bike riding generally.  Based at War Memorial Park the event will include: 

·     free bike checks and bike maintenance advice

·     children’s bike races and competitions

·     children’s entertainment

·     cycling information booths

·     The Big Bike Ride - a supervised, 6 km ride around Leichhardt (Figure 1)

·     To assist the approval process the route for the Big Bike Ride has been kept the same as last year, 2015. 

           

Police assistance will be required at the following sections and intersections where the route utilises a busy public road:

·     Balmain Road between Perry Street and Lilyfield Road

·     Catherine Street, at Lilyfield Road

·     Catherine Street, at City West Link

·     Darley Road/Allen Street

 

As in previous years, Leichhardt Highway Patrol has agreed to support and provide assistance with their Bike Police Unit.

 

Proposed Big Bike Ride Route for Big Bike Day 2016:

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All costs associated with the Big Bike Day 2016 are funded by Roads and Maritimes Services (RMS).

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 16

Subject:         2016 Norton Street Italian Festa Event - Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98320.16        

Prepared By: Nina Fard - Senior Traffic Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

The proposed event, The Norton Street Italian Festa, is a street festival held annually celebrating the traditional Italian culture that is considered an essential part of the Leichhardt community.

To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close the following roads between 3:00am and 8:00pm on Sunday, 30th October  2016:

·    Norton Street from Marion Street to William Street;

·    Marlborough Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

·    Short Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road;

·    Carlisle Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

·    Allen Street from Cromwell Street to Derbyshire Road;

·    Arthur Street from Allen Street to Short Street.

 

It is recommended that the 2016 Italian Festa Event to be held on Sunday, 30th October 2016 be supported, subject to complying with the following conditions:

The TMP and TCP being approved by the RMS as well as the Transport Management Centre, installation of a ‘Special Event Clearway’ restriction in Norton Street prior to the event, parking for the event be reserved in Short Street on both sides between Norton Street and the unnamed lane for Emergency Service vehicles, approval to conduct a public assembly be obtained from the NSW Police, all affected businesses, residents and other occupants be notified of the road closures, proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities, including emergency services and a current Public Liability Insurance Policy be provided to Inner West Council, nominating Council as an interested party.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.      the road closure application for the ‘Norton Street Italian Festa 2016’ on Sunday, 30th October 2016 be supported, subject to the following conditions:      

a)      the road closures be restricted to occur between 3:00am and 8.00pm on Sunday, 30th October 2016  at the following locations:

i.       Norton Street from Marion to William Street;

ii.      Marlborough Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

iii.     Short Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road;

iv.     Carlisle Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

v.      Allen Street from Cromwell Street to Derbyshire Road;

vi.     Arthur Street from Allen Street to Short Street.

b)      approval from RMS for the TMP and to install a ‘Special Event Clearway’ restriction in Norton Street be obtained prior to the event;

c)      Wetherill Street (Norton Street – Balmain Road) and Macauley Street   (Cromwell Street – Norton Street) function as two way roads when Norton Street is closed to provide access for residents etc;

d)      parking for the event be reserved in:

i.       Short Street on both sides between Norton Street and the unnamed lane for Emergency Service vehicles;

ii.      William Street on the southern side between Norton Street and Derbyshire Road (Pioneers Memorial Park side).  The angle parking in this area will be temporarily amended to allow parallel parking for Police horse floats etc;

e)      approval from the Transport Management Centre to close the roads is obtained prior to the event;

f)       a three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles though the closed section of Norton Street at all times;

g)      approval to conduct a public assembly be obtained from the NSW Police prior to the event. A copy of the NSW Police approval must be forwarded to Council’s Traffic Section prior to the event;

h)      the applicant be requested to provide free bicycle valet parking at a central location (ie. Short Street or Allen Street) including adequate ‘way finding’ signage to the public and include the availability of this service in promoting the event;

i)       additional signs indicating ‘Bicycles Excepted’ and ‘cyclists dismount’ be included with the road closure signs provided at the road closure points;

j)       the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been formally closed;

k)      that the set up and break down times occur at 3.30am and 7:00pm respectively and include additional waste staff at the break down to expedite the road openings;

l)        the entrance to the access way into Pioneers Memorial Park in Allen Street opposite Arthur Street be temporarily closed by barricades for security purposes during the event;

m)     all advertising of the event must encourage the use of Public Transport;

n)      all affected businesses, residents and other occupants be notified of the road closures, activities, parking changes and changes to public transport arrangements. Any concerns or requirements raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or reasonably accommodated. The notification shall involve the following, at minimum an information letterbox drop distributed two weeks prior to the commencement of the event.  The proposed information, distribution area and distribution period is to be submitted to Council’s Traffic Section for approval one week prior to distribution;

o)     The road closures be advertised in the local relevant newspapers at the applicant’s expense. The advertising shall be in accordance with RMS’s advertising format and be submitted to Council’s Traffic Section for approval prior to advertising. The advertisements shall be placed in the local newspapers 7 days before the event;

p)      The approved Traffic Management Plan must be implemented at the applicant’s expense;

q)      Where applicable, that the applicant provides and erects barricades and signage in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1742.3-1996: Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads;

r)       All traffic controllers must hold RMS certification;

s)      The areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Major Projects and Engineering, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleansing costs;

t)       Council’s Manager Works & Waste Services must be notified of the cleanup arrangements (Council contact: Allan Willding 9367 9060);

u)      The conduct of any activities or use of any equipment required in conjunction with the road closures must not result in any “offensive noise” as defined by the Noise Control Act;

v)      Copies of approvals from Council, NSW Police, RMS and the approved Traffic Management Plan must be available on the site for inspection by NSW Police, WorkCover Inspectors, RMS Inspectors, or Council Officers;

w)     Applicant shall comply with any reasonable directive from Council’s Officers;

x)      Council and RMS must be indemnified against all claims for damage or injury that may result from either the activities or from the occupation of part of the public way during the road closures.  The applicant must produce evidence of public risk insurance cover (under which the Council and RMS are indemnified) with a minimum policy value of at least $20,000,000;

2.       the following measures be provided to accommodate buses:

a)      install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ to accommodate two buses on both sides of William Street between Norton Street and James Street;

b)      place barricades within 10m at the south-eastern corner of the Flood Street/William Street intersection to assist buses;

c)      no trucks (Festa) to be parked in the Marion Street ‘Bus Zone’ at the Norton Street intersection, outside the Town Hall;

3.       the Sydney Buses Leichhardt Depot be notified of the road closure and associated activities. Any concerns or requirements raised by Sydney Buses Leichhardt Depot must be resolved or accommodated by the applicant; and

4.       Council reserves the right to cancel the road closure approval at any time.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

A request for approval to conduct the Norton Street Italian Festa 2016 on Sunday 30th October 2016 between 10:00am and 5:00pm has been received from the organiser of the event, Impact Exhibitions.

This annual event involves the temporary closure of Norton Street between Marion Street and William Street, including associated side streets.

 

 

 

In accordance with the RMS “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events V3.4 August, 2006”, and based on information supplied by the organiser, the event is classified as a Special Event Class 2.

The organiser has submitted the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Control Plan (TCP) to RMS for approval. Both plans are attached in Attachment 1.

 

Road Closures

To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close the following roads between 3:00am and 8.00pm on Sunday, 30th October 2016:

·    Norton Street from Marion to William Street;

·    Marlborough Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

·    Short Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road;

·    Carlisle Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street;

·    Allen Street from Cromwell Street to Derbyshire Road;

·    Arthur Street from Allen Street to Short Street.

 

Other Arrangements

Macaulay Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street and Wetherill Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road are to function as temporary two way roads to provide access for residents.

 

Public Transport

For the duration of the road closures, bus services will be diverted down Flood Street and Balmain Road, similar to previous years.  As requested by the STA representative, barricades will need to be placed around the south-eastern corner of the Flood Street/William Street intersection to prevent vehicles parking in the 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones. This arrangement will facilitate the buses diverted via Flood Street.

In accordance with Council’s policy on bicycle users, the applicant has been advised to provide free bicycle valet parking to the public at the venue and include the availability of this service in promoting this event.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the Norton Street Italian Festa 2016 Event scheduled for Sunday, 30th October 2016 be supported as per the submitted TMP and TCPs.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Norton Street Italian Festa 2016 Event TMP & TCP Submitted by Event Organiser

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 17

Subject:         Seven Bridges Walk 2016 Special Event
(Leichhardt and Balmain/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98415.16        

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk event will be held on Sunday, 30th October 2016 at various locations in Sydney including areas within the Inner West Council. The Event is in its 11th year of operation and seeks for approval again in 2016.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk to be held on Sunday, 30th October 2016 be approved;  and

2.       a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes the Inner West Council being an interested party be submitted by the event organiser prior to the event.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk event will be held on Sunday, 30th October 2016.

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk event concept was created and developed by the Pedestrian Council of Australia (PCA) who will remain the owner of the event. The PCA has engaged Event & Sports Projects Australia (ESPA) to deliver the Event Operations and PCA to manage the marketing of the Event. The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk can be regarded as an active opportunity to further enhance the councils and stakeholders charter toward promoting walking as a healthy activity and as an increasingly important means of active transport. In addition the event will provide a significant contribution to Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW).

The Event is in its 11th year of operation. The 2015 CCNSW Seven Bridges Walk attracted over 10,000 participants.

It should be noted that the annual event, ‘Norton Street Italian Festa 2016’, will also be held on Sunday, 30th October 2016 in Norton Street, Leichhardt. As both these events operate in separate areas; Leichhardt and Rozelle, no traffic or pedestrian conflicts are expected. 

 

Event Details

The course for CCNSW Seven Bridges Walk will open at 7:30am, and close at 4:30pm and it is estimated that it may attract up to 12,000 participants. The walking route is approximately 27km in length, and is a closed loop circuit that utilises pathways around the inner metropolitan region of Sydney that skirts the Sydney Harbour and includes the crossing of Seven Bridges. Special event buses will operate in both directions around the course, and will be provided free of charge to everyone holding an ‘event passport’.

 

 

 

Event Overview

Event Name:            Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk [www.7bridgeswalk.com.au]

Event Owner:           Pedestrian Council of Australia Ltd (PCA)

Date:                        Sunday, 30th October 2016

Course Opens:         7:30am via one of the 7 Villages located around the course

Course Closes:        4:30pm

Participation Target: 12,000 people throughout the day (Maximum capacity of 15,000 walkers)

 

Course Description:

The walking route is approximately 27km in length, and is a closed loop circuit that utilises pathways around the inner metropolitan region of Sydney that skirts the Sydney Harbour and includes the crossing of Seven Bridges.

 

The Seven Bridges are:         

1.   Sydney Harbour Bridge

2.   Pyrmont Bridge

3.   Anzac Bridge

4.   Iron Cove Bridge

5.   Gladesville Bridge

6.   Tarban Creek Bridge

7.   Fig Tree Bridge

 

Village Locations:

Event ‘Villages’ are located around the course and will be used as check-in locations, First Aid points, drink stations, light catering and entertainment.

 

The 7 Villages are:

1.   Milsons Point Village (Burton Street at Alfred Street, Milson Point)

2.   Barangaroo Village (lower level, site name to be provided)

3.   Pyrmont Village (at Pyrmont Bay Park, Pirrama Rd, opposite The Star Casino)

4.   Rozelle Village (at King George Park, Manning St, Rozelle near Hospital)

5.   Hunters Hill Village (at Hunters Hill Scout Hall, Durham St near the Church St overpass on Burns Bay Road, Hunters Hill)

6.   Lane Cove Village (Blaxlands Corner - Central Park, William Edward St at Kenneth St, Lane Cove)

7.   Wollstonecraft Village (at Brennan Park, Hazelbank St at King St, Wollstonecraft)

 

Impact on the Inner West LGA

The route through the Inner West LGA is via:

·    Anzac Bridge to Victoria Road

·    Use pedestrian bridge over Victoria Road to access Lilyfield Road

·    Burt Street

·    Denison Street

·    Cheltenham Street

·    O’Neill Street

·    Cecily Street

·    Through Callan Park to King George Park

·    Byrnes Street to Victoria Road

 

 

 

Approval of Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan (TMP)

This Event does not require closure of any roads in the Inner West LGA. As the participants would be using footpaths and crossing the street network with assistance of traffic controllers, the Event does not cause significant impacts on traffic and transport systems.  Therefore, the Event can be considered as Class 3. Hence, Council’s approval for the Traffic & Transport Management Plan is adequate.

This Pedestrian and Traffic Management Plan when approved by the relevant authorities becomes the prime document detailing with the traffic and transport arrangements under which this event is to proceed.

Changes to the Plan require the approval of the Police and the RMS, and where necessary to the appropriate local government organisation. All functional or single agency supporting plans are to recognise the primacy of the Plan and nothing contained in those plans may contravene any aspect of the Plan.

In case of emergencies, or for the management of incidents, the Police are not subject to the conditions of the Plan but will make every effort to inform the other agencies of the nature of the incident and the Police response.

The route for the proposed Seven Bridges Walk and the Traffic Control Plans (TCP) for Inner West LGA are attached.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All costs associated with the Seven Bridges Walk are funded by the Cancer Council NSW.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Traffic Management Plan

2.

Traffic Control Plans

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 18

Subject:         NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout 2016 - Traffic Management Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98430.16         

Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Team Leader Traffic, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

SUMMARY

The Inner West Council has entered into a partnership with the Redfern All Blacks to host the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout 2016 at the Leichhardt Park Precinct. The event is being held over a 4 day period from Friday, 30th September 2016 to Monday, 3rd October 2016.  A number of temporary traffic changes are proposed which are detailed in the report. Please note that the TMP and TCPs will be forwarded prior to the meeting.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       the Traffic Management Plan detailing the traffic arrangements for the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout 2016 be supported;

2.       the Traffic Control Plans (TCP) be implemented by ESI, including RMS accredited traffic controllers;

3.       the Traffic Management Plan be forwarded to Council’s Area Base Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police) by the applicant;

4.       the applicant be requested to advise all affected residents and businesses in advance of the temporary parking changes and temporary internal partial road closures in the subject area;

5.       a three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles though all the closed section of internal roads at all times;

6.       all advertising of the event must encourage the use of Public Transport;

7.       the applicant be requested to liaise with the STA to organise additional public       transport services if necessary;

8.       the NSW Fire Brigade be notified of the intended closure;

9.       the applicant provide and erect barricades and signs, in accordance with the current Australian Standard AS 1742.3: Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads.  As a minimum the following must be erected at the appropriate locations:

a.    Barrier Boards (Barricades);

b.    ‘Road Closed’ (T2-4) signs;

c.    ‘Road Closed Ahead’ (T2-Q02A);

d.    ‘On Side Road’ (TC-1325);

10.     the areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Major Projects & Engineering, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleaning costs;

11.     the conduct of any activities or use of any equipment required in conjunction with the road occupancy and temporary road closure not results in any ‘offensive noise’ as defined by the Noise Control Act;

12.     a copy of the Council approval be available on site for inspection by relevant authorities;

13.     Council reserves the right to cancel the approval at any time;

14.     the applicant complies with any reasonable directive from Council Officers and NSW Police; and

15.     the applicant be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival (Koori Knockout) is one of the biggest Indigenous gatherings in Australia. Organisers created the knockout as an alternative tournament to be more accessible to Indigenous players than the NSW rugby league.  The Knockout draws 130 teams from Aboriginal communities across NSW.

The first knockout was held at Camdenville Oval, St Peters, on the October long weekend of 1971 with eight participating teams.

The winning team gains the right to host the next knockout. Redfern All Blacks (RAB) as winners of the men’s and women’s 2015 Knockout will host the 2016 Knockout. The Redfern All Blacks (RAB) entered into a partnership that will see the 2016 tournament held in the former Leichhardt Municipality.

The Inner West Council has now entered into a partnership with the RAB. It is an excellent opportunity to support social, cultural and political activities in line with Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

The “knockout Precinct” will be located at Leichhardt Park (including Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt Oval No. 2 and Leichhardt Oval No. 3). It also includes Blackmore Oval and Glover Street Sporting Ground in Callan Park.

The event is being held over a 4 day period from, Friday, 30th September 2016 to Monday, 3rd October 2016.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The main features of the Traffic Management Plan are detailed below:

·     A one way clockwise traffic loop (Mary Street to Glover Street north of Chapel Street)  will be in place for the duration of the event from 6am to 7pm on each of the four days with the partial road closures manned by RMS accredited traffic controllers.

·     Full road closure of the unnamed road between Frazer Street and Mary Street with the exception of shuttle bus services carried out by a 11 seat minibus.

·     A shuttle bus service (11 seater minibus) will run continually between Leichhardt Oval Car Park and Canal Road.

·     A shuttle bus service (22 seater bus) will run continually between Leichhardt Oval and Callan Park and Leichhardt North Light Rail Stop.

·     Sydney Buses running additional services from Mary Street/Perry Street to Town Hall (York Street).

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The applicant has been advised to notify all affected residents and businesses in advance of the temporary traffic changes. Three letter box drops (including one which has already taken place) are being carried out and banners are being installed in Victoria Road and Norton Street. VMS signs will be installed one week prior to the start of the event.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 19

Subject:         Northwood Lane, Camperdown - Extension of ‘No Parking’ Restrictions in the Laneway
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95735.16         

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic and Road Safety Officer, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

A resident of Roberts Street, Camperdown raised concerns regarding vehicles being parked in Northwood Lane opposite their garage and therefore restricting vehicular access into and out of their garage. It is recommended that the existing 'No Parking' restrictions on the eastern side of Camden Lane be extended 18 metres southward from the rear of property No.13 Northwood Street to the rear of the property No.17 Northwood Street, Camperdown to improve vehicular access to residents’ off-street parking spaces.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       a proposal to extend the existing 'No Parking' restrictions on the eastern side of Camden Lane by 18 metres southward from the rear of property No.13 Northwood Street to  the rear of property No.17 Northwood Street, Camperdown be APPROVED to improve vehicular access to residents’ off-street parking spaces; and

2.       the applicant, Council's Rangers and all affected residents be advised in terms of this report.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised by a resident of Roberts Street, Camperdown that vehicles are often parked in Northwood Lane opposite their garage restricting vehicular access into and out of their garage. The resident advised that the problem is due to vehicles parking on the opposite side of the laneway, this is compounded by the narrow width of the laneway.

 

The applicant’s property is located on the eastern side of Roberts Street and has an off-street car parking facility, accessed from Northwood Lane. (Refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of extending the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions 18 metres southward on the eastern side of Northwood Lane is approximately $300 and can be met form Council’s signs and line markings budget.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Northwood Lane is approximately 4.9 metres in width, runs north-south between Salisbury and Federation Roads and is parallel to Northwood Street and Roberts Street. At present, parking is restricted with ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Northwood Lane and there is a section of ‘No parking’ restrictions on the eastern side adjacent to the rear of property No.11 Northwood Street and adjacent to the rear of the applicant's property.

 

The present parking arrangements were put into place in August 2007 and March 2008 after the Local Traffic Committee considered requests from residents for changes to parking conditions in Northwood Lane, to improve access to their off-street parking facilities. Council resolved at its meeting held on 14 August 2007 that the existing 'No Parking' zone located on the eastern side of Northwood Lane, at the rear of property No. 7 Northwood Street, Camperdown be extended a further 5 metres north, to improve vehicular access to the off-street parking area for the block of units at 177 Salisbury Road and that ‘No Stopping' restrictions be erected for a distance of 6m on both sides of Northwood Lane, at its junction with Salisbury Road, Camperdown, to improve vehicular access and improve sight lines. At its meeting in March 2008 Council resolved to install ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Northwood Lane, between Salisbury and Federation Roads, Camperdown, after public consultation, in order to improve access to off-street parking spaces in the laneway. 

 

Parking demand is high in the area and in order to improve vehicular access to the off-street parking area of the subject property, it is recommended that the existing ‘No Parking’ zone be extended a further 18 metres.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

On 3 August 2016 sixteen (16) letters were sent out to neighboring owners/occupiers notifying them that Council was proposing to extend the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Northwood Lane on the eastern side by 18 metres southward from the rear of property No.11 Northwood Street to the rear of property No.17 Northwood Street, Camperdown to improve resident access to off-street parking.

 

The closing date for submissions ended on 19 August 2016. One response was received, representing a 6% response rate. The response was in objection to the proposed extension of the “No Parking’ restrictions and it was stated that taking away spaces would be ‘detrimental to the overall resident parking situation in the area’, which the resident stated is ‘completely full’ at times. Conversely, the parking on the east side of the laneway in the location restricts access to off-street parking spaces, which may result in more vehicles being parked in the laneway, if these garages are not utilised. 

 

It should be noted that laneways were generally built to provide service access for properties into off-street parking facilities. 

 

 

CONCLUSION

In order to provide clear vehicular access to the applicant's off-street parking facility and others, it is recommended that the existing 'No Parking' restrictions on the eastern side of Northwood Lane be extended by 18 metres southward from the rear of property No.11 Northwood Street to the rear of the property No.17 Northwood Street, Camperdown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Locality map – Northwood Lane, Camperdown

 

Subject location -Northwood Lane, Camperdown

 

 

 

Existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Northwood Lane on east side; and

Proposed 18m extension of ‘No Parking’ restrictions.

 

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Photographs - Northwood Lane, Camperdown

 

 

 

Northwood Lane - southward from Salisbury Road and northward from Federation Road                                     

 

 

 

 

Location - New signage – Northwood Lane, Camperdown

 

 

18 metres

 

Install new sign NO PARKING (<-->)

 

Install new stem containing NO PARKING (L) sign

 
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ATTACHMENTS

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 20

Subject:         Request for Statutory ‘No Parking’ Zone to be Removed
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95868.16         

Prepared By: Maaran Mutharasa - Engineer Traffic Services, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

A request has been received from resident for the removal of the ‘No Parking’ zone on the western side of Australia Street, Camperdown outside property no 90.

 

In order to increase parking provision for residents and visitors, it is recommended that the section of statutory 'No Parking'  zone outside property be removed and replaced with the adjacent 2P resident parking signage.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Existing ‘No Parking’ zone on the western side of Australia Street (outside property no 90) be removed and replaced with the adjacent 2P resident parking signage to provide additional parking opportunities subject to the adjacent property owner being notified prior to its removal.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Written request has been received from resident at 84 Australia Street, Camperdown for the removal of the existing 'No Parking' zone outside property, in order to provide additional on-street parking for residents and visitors to the area.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of removing the ‘No Parking’ sign is approximately $200 and can be met from Council’s operating budget.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Subject Location

Classification of Road

Road Description

Australia Street, Camperdown

Local road

Australia Street is a two way local road

(10.1m in width)  in a residential area running north – south between Parramatta Road and Lennox Street. Parking is currently permissible on western side of the laneway and resident excepted ‘2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions are in place on the eastern side of road. (Refer to the attached locality map).

 

 

 

90 Australia Street, Camperdown

At present, there is unrestricted parking on the eastern side of Australia Street and residents excepted ‘2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri’ restriction on the eastern side of road.

In order to increase parking provision for residents and visitors, it is recommended that a section of 5 metres of 'No Parking' restrictions located on the eastern side of Australia Street directly outside property No. 90 Australia Street, Camperdown be removed and replaced with residents excepted ‘2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions.

This ‘No Parking’ zone previously supported the entrance into St Jones Ambulance building. The building has been altered and the old roller door has been replaced with glass window panels, making their driveway access redundant.

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A reply letter has been sent to the resident requesting the changes informing them of the application process. Consultation with the owner of the property will be carried out and the proposed changes prior to removing the ‘No Parking’ sign. No other notification was sent out as it only affected the property in question.

 

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the statutory 'No Parking' restrictions located on the eastern side of Australia Street directly outside property No. 90 Australia Street, Camperdown be removed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Locality map –  Australia Street, Camperdown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

ATTACHMENTS

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 21

Subject:         Proposals Statutory ‘No Stopping’ Yellow Road Markings
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95957.16        

Prepared By: Maaran Mutharasa - Engineer Traffic Services, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

A number of requests have been received from various residents for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ zones to deter illegal parking at intersections and along laneways.  It is proposed to install unbroken yellow lines as a form of ‘No Stopping’ to improve traffic safety at the intersections listed within the report and to prevent parked vehicles from either blocking the laneways or hindering sight lines at these intersections. Residents of these laneways have advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection and along these laneways, which restricts available sightlines for turning motorists and manoeuvring around these vehicles safely.

 

It is recommended that the statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions, in the form of unbroken yellow lines, be installed for a distance of minimum 10 metres from their intersection in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       the following locations;

 

·     the western and eastern side of Neville Lane, at it’s intersection with Norwood Lane and Neville Lane, Marrickville (behind of property no. 44);

·     the western and eastern side of Durham Lane, at it’s intersection with Durham Lane and Salisbury Road, Stanmore;

·     the northern  and southern side of Rosford Avenue at it’s intersection with Livingstone Road and Rosford Avenue, Petersham;

·     the eastern side of unnamed Lane, Marrickville between Schwebel Street and Balmaire Lane;

·     On the western and eastern side of Chalder Avenue at it’s intersection with Chapel Street and Chalder Avenue, Marrickville; and

·     On the eastern side of Griffiths Street and both side of Green Lane, Tempe at it’s intersection with Griffiths Street and Green Lane, Tempe.

 

Be APPROVED, as ‘No Stopping’ using unbroken yellow lines for the statutory minimum 10 metres in order to deter illegal parking, improve access for turning motorists and increase safety;

 

2.       Council Rangers be advised of the decision and requested to include this location in their patrols, once the ‘No Stopping lines have been installed; and

 

3.       The adjoining residents to be notified of the decision.

 

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

In accordance with the Australian Road Rules (ARR 170-3), a ‘No Stopping’ zone applies for a distance of 10 metres from an intersecting road.  Pursuant with to the Road and Maritime Services (RMS) Technical Directions, signposting and/or marking with a solid yellow line at an unsignalised intersection (without pedestrian crossing) “should only be required where there is a compliance problem or there is adjoining signposting”.  In this case it is shown to be a compliance problem which is causing sight line problems for attempting to turn.

 

It should be noted that in November 2012 the RMS advised Councils that a continuous yellow line painted on the edge of a road can be used either with or instead of ‘No Stopping’ signs to reinforce the 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ rule at an intersection.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of the installation of the painted road markings associated with the proposed ‘No Stopping’ line marking is approximately $400 per location and can be met from Council’s operating budget.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Subject Location

Classification of Road

Road Description

Intersection of Neville Lane and Norwood Lane, Marrickville

Local road

Neville Lane is a two way mixed-use local lane in a residential area, 5.4m in width that runs south - north from Norwood Lane. Norwood Lane is a two-way local road 4.7m in width running west-east between Park Road and Neville Street, Marrickville. Parking is currently permissible on one side of the laneway. (Refer to the attached locality map).

Intersection  of Durham Lane and Salisbury Road, Stanmore

Local road

Durham Lane is a one way lane in a residential area, 4.9m in width that runs north-south between Salisbury Road and Rosevear Street, Stanmore. Parking is currently permissible on one side of the laneway. Salisbury Road is a 12.8m wide Regional Road and has no restriction installed at its intersection with Durham Lane currently. (Refer to the attached locality map).

Intersection of Livingstone Road and Rosford Avenue, Petersham

Local road

Rosford Avenue is a two way mixed-use local lane in a residential area, 6.1m in width that runs off Livingstone Road, Petersham. It is a dead –end Street and parking is currently permissible on one side of the roadway. Livingstone Road is a 12.8m wide road and it has no restriction with Roseford  Street.(Refer to the attached locality map).

Unnamed Lane, Marrickville between Schwebel Street and Balmaire Lane

Local road

Unnamed Lane is one way local road in a residential area, 4.9m in width that runs between Schwebel Street and Balmaire Lane, Marrickville. Parking is currently permissible on one side of the laneway. (Refer to the attached locality map).

Intersection of Chapel Street and Chalder Avenue, Marrickville

Local road

Chapel Street is 5.4m width road and Chalder Avenue is a two way mixed-use local road in an industrial area, 12.9m in width that runs between Victoria Road and Fitzroy Street, Marrickville. Parking is currently permissible on one side of the laneway. (Refer to the attached locality map).

Intersection of and Griffiths Street and Green Street, Tempe

Local road

Green Street is a two way mixed-use local lane in a residential area, 7.4m in width that runs off Griffiths Street, Tempe. It is a dead-end street and parking is currently permissible on one both side of the roadway. Griffiths Street is a two way mixed-use local road in a residential area, 8.9m in width that runs between Gannon Street and Station Street, Tempe(Refer to the attached locality map).

 

 

44 Park Road, Marrickville (behind of property Neville Lane)

Concern have been raised by a resident stating that vehicle are parking on the eastern side of Neville Lane behind 44 Park Road, Marrickville property, blocking access to citizen garage. Citizen has requested ‘No Parking’ signs to be placed on the western and eastern side of Neville Lane, Marrickville.

At present, there is no parking restriction on the western and eastern side of Neville Lane corner of Norwood Lane, Marrickville It has been observed during a site inspection that vehicle are parking on the western and eastern side of Neville Lane behind 44 Park Road, Marrickville.

 

Intersection of Durham Lane and Salisbury Road, Stanmore

Concern has been raised by a resident stating that vehicle are parking in the laneway and blocking resident’s driveways. Residents currently have problem turn from Salisbury Road into Durham Lane, Stanmore with vehicles parking on the eastern side of Durham lane within 10 metres of the intersection.

At present, there is no parking restriction on the western and eastern side of Durham Lane. It has been observed during a site inspection that vehicle are parking in the laneway at the corner of Salisbury Road and Durham Lane, Stanmore.

 

Intersection of Livingstone Road and Roseford Avenue, Petersham

Concern has been raised by a resident stating that vehicles are parking within 10 meters of the intersection on the northern side of Rosford Avenue corner of Livingstone Road, Petersham.

 

Resident has also indicated the northern side of Roseford Avenue has a very narrow footpath and bins are placed onto the footpath blocking the path.

At present, there are no parking restrictions within 10 metres of the intersection on the northern side of Rosford Avenue corner of Livingstone Road, Petersham. It has been observed that vehicle are parking within 10 metres of the intersection on the northern side of Rosford Avenue.

 

Unnamed Lane, Marrickville between Schwebel Street and Balmaire

Concern has been raised by a resident stating that vehicles are parking on the eastern side of Unnamed Lane; corner of Schwebel Street and Unnamed lane, Marrickville. The resident has problem turning into Unnamed Lane from Schwebel Street due to vehicles parking within      10 metres of the intersection.

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the eastern side of Unnamed Lane. It has been observed during a site inspection that vehicles are parking on the eastern side of Unnamed Lane corner of Schwebel Street and Unnamed lane, Marrickville.

 

Intersection of Chapel Street and Chalder Avenue, Marrickville 

Concern has been raised by a resident stating vehicles are parking on the western and eastern side of Chadder Avenue corner of Chapel Street and Chalder Avenue, Marrickville. The resident has problem turning into Chalder Avenue from Chapel Street due to vehicles parking within 10 metres of the intersection.

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the western and eastern side of Chalder Avenue. It has been observed during a site inspection that vehicles are parking on the western side of Chalder Avenue, Marrickville.

 

Intersection of Griffiths Street and Green Street, Tempe  

Concern has been raised by a resident stating that vehicles are parking within 10 metres of the intersection on the Griffiths Street and Green Street, Tempe. Resident has problem turning into and exiting Green Street due to vehicle parking within 10 meters from the Intersection.

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the eastern side of Griffiths Street and no parking restrictions on both side of Green Street, Tempe. It has been observed during a site inspection that vehicles are parking within 10 metres of  the intersection on the eastern side of Griffiths Street and also on both side of Green Street, Tempe.

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A reply letter has been sent to the residents who have raised the concerns informing them of the application process. Council typically does not undertake consultation in relation to installation of ‘No Stropping’ at intersections as it’s a matter of reinforcing the Road Rules. Adjacent residents have been notified of the proposed installation of  these markings.

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions, in the form of unbroken yellow lines, be installed for a distance of minimum 10 metres from their intersection in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access.

 


Locality map –  Intersection of Neville Lane and Norwood Lane Marrickville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


Locality map –  Intersection of Salisbury Road  and Durham  Lane Stanmore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


Locality map –  Intersection of Livingstone Road and Rosford Avenue, Petersham

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Locality map –  Unnamed Lane  between Schwebel Street and Balmaire Lane, Marrickville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


Locality map –  Intersection of Chapel Street and Chalder Avenue, Marrickville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Locality map –  Intersection of Griffiths Street and Green Street, Tempe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 22

Subject:         Requests for Mobility Parking Spaces
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/96383.16         

Prepared By: Maaran Mutharasa - Engineer Traffic Services, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Requests have been received from residents for the provision of a dedicated mobility parking space outside their residence. It is recommended that the following 'Mobility Parking' spaces be approved as the applicant current medical condition warrants the provision of the space and have constrained or no off-street parking opportunities.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       the following locations;

·     Southern side of Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill adjacent to property no 3 Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill;

·     Western side of Shaw Street, Petersham adjacent to property no 22 Shaw Street, Petersham;

·     Northern side of Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill adjacent to property no 42 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill; and

·     Southern side of Bayley Street, Marrickville adjacent to property no 4 Bayley Street, Marrickville.

 

Be APPROVED as a ‘mobility parking’ space, subject to:

a)    the operation of the dedicated parking space be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of installation;

b)    the applicant advising Council of any changes in circumstances affecting the need for the special parking space; and

c)    the applicant is requested to furnish a medical certificate and current mobility permit justifying the need for the mobility parking space for its       continuation after each 12 months period.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

A copy of the RMS disability parking permit and a medical certificate in support of the applications was submitted to Council.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The costs of the supply and installation of the signposting associated with the recommended mobility parking spaces is approximately $2800.

It should be noted that Council normally signposts on-street mobility parking spaces and does not line mark these spaces. Should the applicant require the provision of kerb ramps, this can be provided at their cost.

OFFICER COMMENTS

Subject Location

Classification of Road

Road Description

Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

Local Road

Two-way mixed-use street, 12.9m in width that runs west-east from Abergeldie Street to Constitution Road.

Shaw Street, Petersham

Local Road

Two-way mixed-use street, 9.9m in width that runs north-south from Stanmore Road to Addison Road.

Oxford Street, Petersham

Local Road

Two-way mixed-use street, 8.9m in width that runs west-east from Livingstone Road to Albert Street.

Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

Local Road

Two-way mixed-use street, 8.0m in width that runs west-east from Denison Road to New Canterbury Road.

Bayley Street, Marrickville

Local Road

Two-way mixed-use street, 12.9m in width that runs west-east from Ewart Street to dead end.

 

3 Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

The applicant’s property is located on the southern side of Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill and approximately 60m west from Constitution Street. The applicant’s property does not have an off-street parking facility (refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

At present, parking is unrestricted on the both sides of Arlington Street. There are no existing mobility parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant. It has been observed during a site inspection undertaken in the morning period that the on-street parking spaces in Arlington Street were highly utilised.

The applicant advised a Council Officer that his condition does not allow him to walk long distances due to his medical condition. The applicant also stated that he does drive and has difficulty finding a parking space near his property.

 

22 Shaw Street, Petersham

The applicant’s property is located on the western side of Shaw Street, Petersham and approximately 15m south from Oxford Street. The applicant’s property does not have an off-street parking facility (refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the western and eastern side of Shaw Street. There are no existing mobility parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s premise. It has been observed during a site inspection undertaken in the morning period that the on-street parking spaces in Shaw Street were moderately utilised and in Oxford Street they were highly utilised.

Given that there is a high volume of traffic along Shaw Street and that there is currently no existing mobility parking spaces within close proximity to the applicant’s property, it would be desirable (for the applicant) to provide a mobility parking space to the nearest suitable parking space available. During a site investigation, the southern side of Oxford Street, immediately west to the intersection with Shaw Road was found to be suited.  It should be noted that at present, there are no parking restrictions on the northern and southern side of Oxford Street.  

The applicant advised the Council Officer that his condition does not allow him to walk long distances due to his medical condition. The applicant has requested for the mobility parking space to be located along Oxford Street instead of Shaw Street due to the high traffic volume along Shaw Street. The applicant has also advised the Council Officer that the property has a rear side gate located along Oxford Street which the applicant can access into his property. The applicant stated that he does drive and has difficulty finding a parking space near his property.

 

42 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

The applicant’s property is located on the northern side of Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill and approximately 60m west from New Canterbury Road. The applicant’s property does not have an off-street parking facility (refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the northern and southern side of Lewisham Street adjacent to the property. There are also no existing mobility parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s premise. It has been observed during a site inspection undertaken in the afternoon period that the on-street parking spaces in Lewisham Street were highly utilised.

The applicant advised a Council Officer that his condition does not allow him to walk long distances due to his medical condition. The applicant also stated that he does drive and has difficulty finding a parking space near his property.

 

4 Bayley Street, Marrickville

The applicant’s property is located on the southern side of Bayley Street, Marrickville and approximately 50m east from Ewart Road. The applicant’s property does not have an off-street parking facility (refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

At present, there are no parking restrictions on the northern and southern side of Bayley Street adjacent to the property. There is one existing mobility parking space located 40 metres east from the applicant’s property. It has been observed during a site inspection undertaken in the afternoon period that the on-street parking spaces in Bayley Street were highly utilised.

The applicant’s daughter advised the Council Officer that her mother’s condition does not allow her to walk long distances. The applicant’s daughter also stated that her mother does drive and has difficulty finding a parking space near her property.

 

Technical Standards

Australian Standard AS2890.5-1993 “On-Street Parking” states the following in regards to the provision of parking for people with a disability:

Parallel parking spaces shall not be marked as disabled spaces, nor included in the count of spaces available for people with disabilities unless –

i.     a 3.2m wide space can be provided, eg. by indenting the space into the footpath area; and

ii.     kerb ramps as shown in Figure 4.2(a) are also provided”.

 

It should be noted that due to the limited width of streets around the Marrickville LGA, it is often difficult to comply with these requirements for the parking space dimensions. This may also result in the loss of some adjacent on-street parking spaces.

 

Mobility parking spaces are primarily intended for on-street and off-street parking at destinations, such as in commercial/retail areas and public car parks near hospitals, schools and public transport facilities where multiple usages can be expected. They were generally not intended for points of origin such as reserving on-street parking.

 

A mobility parking space is not intended for the sole use of one applicant, but rather a shared facility that can used by all authorised persons having an RMS mobility permit.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A notification letter has been sent to the applicants informing them of the application process and as part of the assessment they will be considered at this meeting.

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the 'Mobility Parking' spaces be approved as the applicant’s conditions warrant the provision of the space.

 

It should be noted that the proposed mobility parking spaces are not for the sole use of the applicant and may be used by other authorised persons.

 

 

Locality Map – 3 Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

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The applicant’s property

 
 

 



Photographs – 3 Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

The frontage of the applicant's property in Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

 

 

On-street parking in Arlington Street, Dulwich Hill

 

 

Locality Map – 22 Shaw Street, Petersham

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The applicant’s property

 

 

 

 

 


Existing Mobility Parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s property

 

Existing Mobility Parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s property

 
Photographs – 22 Shaw Street, Petersham

The frontage of the applicant's property in Shaw Street, Petersham

On-street parking in Oxford Street at Shaw Street intersection

 

 

On-street parking along the southern side of Oxford Street near Shaw Street intersection

 

 

Locality Map – 42 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

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The applicant’s property

 

 

 

 

 

 


Existing Mobility Parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s property

 

Existing Mobility Parking spaces in close proximity to the applicant’s property

 
Photographs – 42 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

The frontage of the applicant's property in Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

On-street parking in Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill

 

 

 

Locality Map – 4 Bayley Street, Marrickville

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The applicant’s property

 

 

 

 


Photographs – 4 Bayley Street, Marrickville  

The frontage of the applicant's property in Bayley Street, Marrickville

 

 

On-street parking in Bayley Street, Marrickville

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 23

Subject:         Proposed ‘Mail Zone’ Relocation - Illawarra Road, Marrickville
(Marrickville Ward)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95007.16         

Prepared By: Snezana Bakovic - Project Engineer Traffic, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

A request has been received from Australia Post for the relocation of the existing ‘Mail Zone’ located on Illawarra Road outside the Marrickville South Post Office (located on the eastern side of Illawarra Road 16 metres south of Grove Street). The Marrickville South Post Office will be relocated to Shop 3, 415-421 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, by the middle of August 2016.

 

It is recommended that the existing ‘Mail Zone” currently located on the eastern side of Illawarra Road, Marrickville (near its intersection with Grove Street) be relocated by approximately 54 meters to the south, adjacent to  the new Post Office location at Shop 3, 415-421 Illawarra Road ,Marrickville. The length of ‘Mail Zone’ to be 8 meters to allow for access for Australian Post vans.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       the existing ‘Mail Zone’ currently located at no. 399 Illawarra Road, Marrickville be relocated by approximately 54m south to a location adjacent to the new Post Office at 415-421 Illawarra Road, Marrickville with the ‘Mail Zone’ being 8m in  length to allow for access for Australian Post Vans; and

 

2.       the current ‘Mail Zone’ parking space  adjacent to 399 Illawarra Road, Marrickville be converted into 1P (8:30 am-6pm) parking area, after the ‘Mail Zone’ and Street Posting Box have been relocated.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The applicant advised Marrickville South Post Office will be relocated from the current location at Shop1, 399 Illawarra Road, Marrickville to Shop 3, 415-421 Illawarra Road, Marrickville. It is anticipated the new Post Office will commence operating from mid of August 2016. To allow for access by Australian Post Vans an 8 metre Mail Zone is requested. The old Mail Zone adjacent to no. 399 Illawarra Road will be returned to 1P parking following the relocation of the Post Box and Mail Zone (refer to the attached locality map and photographs).

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The costs of the supply and relocation of the subject signage is approximately $900 and can be met form Council’s existing signs and line markings budget.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

At present, there are seventeen (17) parking spaces signposted as ‘1P 8.30am – 6.00pm’ located on the eastern side of Illawarra Road adjacent to the subject ‘Mail Zone’. It has been observed during a site inspection undertaken in the afternoon period that on-street parking spaces were highly utilised.

 

The relocation of this ‘Mail Zone’ by 54 metres to the south will not result in loss of any on - street parking space. Once the Mail Zone and Street Posting Box have been relocated, the current ‘Mail Zone’ will no longer be required and  would be converted back into 1P (8:30am-6pm) parking area). Vehicular access to adjoining properties will be retained. 

 

 

Locality Map – Marrickville South Post Office, Marrickville - current and new location

 

 

Proposed and new Post Office and Mail Zone Location

 

 

Photo 1: Current Post Office Location, Shop 1, 399 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

 

 

 

Photo 2: Proposed Post Office and ‘Mail Zone’ Location, Shop 3, 415 - 421 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A notification letter of the proposal was sent to owners and occupiers of affected business properties near the subject ‘Mail Zone’ on 4th August 2016, providing them with an opportunity for feedback. At the end of the survey period provided for comments, no submissions were received.

 

 

CONCLUSION

In order to support Australian Post Relocation it is recommended that relocation of the existing ‘Mail Zone” ,currently located outside 399 Illawarra Road, Marrickville to new Post Office Location at 415-421 Illawarra Road ,Marrickville ,be APROVED.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 24

Subject:         Request for ‘Works Zone’ adjacent to Construction Site
(Ashfield, Stanmore Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95942.16         

Prepared By: Maaran Mutharasa - Engineer Traffic Services, Marrickville  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a builder for the provision of 'Works Zone' restrictions to facilitate construction deliveries and permit the parking of construction vehicles during loading and unloading activities in the Local Government area.

 

It is recommended that the 'Works Zone' space be approved for the construction work subject to Council fees and charges applying.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the installation of a ‘Works Zone 7AM-5.30PM Mon-Sat’ (total of 10 metres in length) on the southern side of Gladstone Street adjacent to property 39 Phillip  Street, Newtown be APPROVED for a period of twelve (12) months, for the proposed construction works; and

2.       the costs of the supply, installation and removal of the signs and ‘Works Zone’ fees in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges are to be borne by the applicants.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

A written application along with plans illustrating the proposed location of a ‘Works Zone’ was submitted to Council for consideration.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signs and ‘Works Zone’ fees are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Include comments from other staff here.

Subject Location

Classification of Road

Road Description

Gladstone Street, Newtown

Local road

Two-way street, 10.3m in width that runs west- east between Liberty Street and Wilford Street.

Phillip Street, Newtown

Local road

Two-way street, 10.1m in width that runs north- south between Gladstone Street and Thurnby Street.

 

Gladstone Street, Newtown (adjacent to 39 Phillip Street, Newtown)

The subject property is located on eastern side of Phillip Street, Newtown. The proposed ‘Works Zone’ will be 10 metres in length and located on the southern side of Gladstone Street adjacent to the site. It will be required for a period of approximately  twelve (12) months, to be utilised by construction vehicles during deliveries and loading and unloading activities (refer to the below locality map and photographs). It is estimated that these works will take 12 months to complete.

At present, there is unrestricted parking on the northern side of Gladstone Street and ‘1P 6pm-10pm’ restrictions on the southern side of the road. The parking spaces in the subject section of Gladstone Street are highly utilised. Therefore, the provision of a ‘Works Zone’ would provide a safe facility for loading and unloading activities at the subject site during the construction period.

 

Locality Map – Gladstone Street, Newtown (adjacent to 39 Phillip Street, Newtown)

Proposed 10m Works Zone

 
 

 

 


Photographs – Gladstone Street, Newtown (adjacent to 39 Phillip Street, Newtown)

10 metres

 

 

The proposed location of the ‘Works Zone’ in Gladstone Street, Newtown.

On-street parking in Gladstone Street outside of the construction site

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A notification letter has been sent to the applicant informing them of the application process and as part of the assessment they will be considered at this meeting. A notification letter has been sent out to adjoining property owner advising them of the proposal.

 

 

CONCLUSION

To better facilitate construction deliveries and allow the parking of construction vehicles during loading and unloading activities the installation of the 'Works Zone’ locations listed in the report is proposed. 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 25

Subject:         Request to Reinstate 'No Stopping' outside No. 7 Hunt Street, Croydon
(Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/97107.16         

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Traffic and Projects Engineer, Ashfield  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

The resident of 83 Croydon Road, Croydon, has appealed to Council to reinstate ‘No Stopping’ restrictions outside No. 7 Hunt Street, so as to allow unobstructed access to and from her side driveway garage opposite No. 7 Hunt Street.

The resident has family children with severe medical conditions and need of emergency care. ‘No Stopping’ from the western side of the driveway of No. 7 Hunt Street to 6.5 metres west thereof, would assure unimpeded, quick, safe clear access for the resident. 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a “No Stopping” zone be reinstated on the northern side of Hunt Street, Croydon, between 1.3 metres and 6.5 metres west of the driveway of No. 7 Hunt Street.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Hunt Street is located between Croydon Road and Etonville Parade, Croydon. The road measure approximately 5.7 metres from kerb to kerb, with 1.8m width footpaths both sides, and caters for two- way.

A “No Stopping’ zone over 6.5 metres in length existed outside No. 7 Hunt Street and was  removed during footway restoration and driveway extension under re-development of No. 7 Hunt Street.

The residents of No 7 and 5 Hunt Street opposed to the reinstatement of zone removing parking outside of No. 7 and limiting the parking for the resident outside his premises No. 5 if the restrictions were extended across the newly formed driveway of No. 7.

Council viewed at the time not to reinstate the restriction but seek the residents understanding and co-operation not to park in the area opposite the garage of No. 85 Croydon Road.

Unfortunately, Council has been advised that vehicles of unknown persons have continually parked at the subject location, and that those persons are unware of the liable obstruction being caused in accessing the garage opposite.

The resident of 85 Croydon Road has advised she has had anguished attempts to exit the driveway garage when needing to take her children to the doctors/hospital. The parking problem mainly occurs late in the day or evening. She has had to resort to calling taxis to urgently take her children to the doctor’s or hospital.

A meeting on site was conducted with the residents of 85 Croydon Road, No. 5 and No. 7 Hunt Street to resolve the problem. The owner of No. 7 appeared not to favour signposting to the front of his house for aesthetical reasons and was of the view to considering line marking.  An alternate option of a painted island of short length outside his property was discussed in order to deter parking close to his driveway, and provide for some relief in accessing the garage opposite.

 

 

The resident of 85 Croydon Road felt that any line marking treatment would not be adhered to and enforced, and that signposting would be more apparent to the public and clearly enforceable than that of line marking. She has requested that Council consider signposting ‘No Stopping’ opposite her garage. 

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Cost of 2 signs to supply and install, estimated approximately $350-450 and covered under Council’s general line marking and signposting budget.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The following officer’s comments are made:

 

1.    The garage opening width in question is a narrow 2.4 metres. Vehicles are required to manoeuvre out wide to access the garage.

 

2.   The resident (85 Croydon Road) has provided a letter from her doctor stating as follows:

 

The (surname)…. family have been patients of this practice for the last 15 years.

 

Three of (surname)…..children suffer severe medical conditions (asthma and anaphylaxis) for which they might and any time require urgent emergency care. For this reason it is dangerous for the family’s health if access to their driveway is blocked.

 

I would like to support the family’s request to reinstate the No Stopping sign in front of their house so the driveway is not blocked.

 

         

3.   A further letter of support has been received from a neighbour stating as follows:

 

We are the owners of (No)… Croydon Road and are submitting this letter to support the (surname)…. Family’s request to have the “No Standing” sign outside 7 Hunt Street Croydon resurrected.

 

We know of (first name)…… constant battle with her access to her garage specifically surrounding the urgency required for her children’s medical conditions.

 

We often see their struggle when other cars/trucks are parked outside their garage/carport.

 

She should not have to manoeuvre her way around vehicles.

 

We can see the stress that is caused her with this on-going issue.

 

We believe that she has been more than patient and more than fair and common sense needs to prevail.

 

 

4.   The owner of No. 5 Hunt Street is not considered affected by the loss of parking resulting outside No. 7, even if the No Stopping restriction is to extend over the driveway of No. 7

 

 

 

5.   The owner of No. 7 has capability to park up to 4 cars within his property, 2 within his garage and 2 within the driveway property up to the garage.

 

6.   The drawn and pictured options as shown attached with signposting vs line marking       allows adequate provision for two vehicles to park west of No. 7 towards the driveway of No. 85 Croydon Road. The proposed position of the No Stopping sign to the west is similar in position to that as previously existed.

 

7.   The proposed No Stopping signs are considered reasonably spaced apart to minimise any aesthetics to front of the property 7 Hunt Street.

 

The extent of the No Stopping to the west over than that of the line marking (approx. 1.3-1.5 metres further west) offers more clear safe and proper access in and out of the garage. Access is generally limited to/from one direction irrespective of which option. 

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation/discussion/meetings limited to affected residents. 

 

 

CONCLUSION

The No Stopping signposting is clearly more apparent to the public and more enforceable than any painted island or other forms of line marking treatment. It is considered in view of the medical circumstances pertained to the resident’s family of 83 Croydon Road, and the greater inconvenience placed on this residence than other residence in regard to access or parking, that a No Stopping zone approximately 5.2 metres in length be reinstated outside No .7 Hunt Street. 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Diagrams of Option 1 (No Stopping) and Option 2 (Painted Island)

2.

Photos of Option 1 (No Stopping) and Option 2 (Painted Island)

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 26

Subject:         Dulwich Hill Parking Management Plan 

File Ref:         15/5909/88383.16        

Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Parking Planner, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

 SUMMARY

The Final Dulwich Hill Parking Management Plan has been developed following a process of public consultation, stakeholder engagement, review and public exhibition. the recommendations contained in the report are designed to address issues raised by residents and identified through data gathering.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Committee endorse the recommendations in the Dulwich Hill Final Parking Management Plan.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The objective of the Dulwich Hill Parking Management Study is as follows:

“Investigate and review the business corridors and neighbouring residential on-street and off-street parking policy framework and management strategies within the study areas. The Plans should identify the parking needs for the area and if there is a need for parking changes for the precinct outline where the parking need is and why and what other actions could be taken to reduce demand and provide alternative forms of access/ transport.”

The development of the final report (attached) has taken place in the context of the Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill program. The community engagement for the Parking Strategy development was carried out as part of that overall Dulwich Hill planning.

While elements of the parking will be dealt with through the Public exhibition process for Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill (namely any proposed angle parking any proposed changes to the Council managed car parks) the regulatory elements of the parking strategy implementation have gone to public exhibition independently.

The Parking Management Plan which is based on the study recommendations will feed into the Connecting Marrickville initiative, which seeks to efficiently deliver Council infrastructure through a collaborative approach.

This car parking management strategy sets out an assessment of the following:

·    Existing transport context

·    Collation of all existing information and collection of parking usage data for the study area as well as preliminary consultation with stakeholders and community

·    Determination of existing car parking demand including short-falls of existing supply

·    Estimation of future car parking demand based on anticipated land use growth areas

·    Development of parking strategies to manage existing and future car parking demand.

 

To meet the study objectives, the study area was investigated, through site visits, parking surveys and inventory. All the relevant data was then analysed and utilised as input for this study along with feedback from Stakeholder and Community consultation undertaken. The Draft Study makes recommendations for use of parking strategies and management tools for parking in the study area.

 

The study investigated the existing public accessible (on-street, off-street) parking facilities, parking restrictions, management, enforcement, parking supply and parking demand within the area.

Based on the parking occupancy surveys and input from the community a draft report was prepared and this was endorsed by Council’s traffic committee and went to public exhibition throughout May 2016. The recommendations in that report included the implementation of additional resident parking around Dulwich Hill Rail precinct, near the school precinct in Lewisham, some short term parking in the main shopping areas and parking measures to address competing demands around Arlington Oval.

The feedback received during the public exhibition phase of the draft report resulted a number of changes were made to address concerns of residents in particular.

Since there is an overlap with the Lewisham Parking precinct some areas which have been identified in the Lewisham Study review (currently on public exhibition) have been included in this report also.

Some of the key issues which Council sought to address included impacts from;

1.   Multi unit  and commercial developments

2.   Increased patronage at Arlington Oval and the impact on residents

3.   Increased commuter parking near Dulwich Hill rail station

4.   School associated parking resident areas

 

 

Figure 1 – Recommended parking restrictions 2016

 

Table 1:          Recommended Parking Restriction Changes

 

 

 

[1] Includes three spaces that are “bus zone 2:30 to 4:00pm school days only”.

 


Table 2: Summary of parking restriction changes

 

Table 3: Action Plan

ID. No.

Action

Priority
(S/M/L)

Cost
(L/M/H)

1

Further explore the opportunity to provide additional on-street car parking (90 degree) on Ewart Street and Seaview Street.

M

L

2

Rely on additional parking supplies within the surrounding residential areas to accommodate the short term existing parking demands of the centre.

M

-

3

Modify parking restrictions within surrounding residential of the town centre to appropriately manage demands and needs of all users (refer to Section 6.3).

-

-

4

Provide additional time restricted car parking spaces (short and medium term locations) as detailed in Figure 1 of this report and Table 1 of this report.

S

L

5

Statutory “No Stopping” zones be put in place where required as part of the implementation of the recommended parking changes.

S

L

6

Continue to monitor car parking demands in the vicinity of the light rail stops to see whether commuter parking demands increase, to the detriment of resident demands.

M

M

7

The existing car parking demands and turnover do not warrant the introduction of paid parking into the study area.  Continue to use time restrictions to manage parking demands.

L

H

8

Continue to monitor car parking demands and turnover within the three existing off-street car parks servicing the town centre.

M

L

9

Review the network of pedestrian connections to the centre from surrounding residential areas and consolidated car parking locations to ensure these are safe and amenable in order to reduce the key barriers presented to walking such as major roads.

M

M

10

Continue to provide end of trip facilities for cyclists, including bicycle hoops throughout the centre.

M

L

11

Ensure end of trip facilities for cyclists (showers, lockers, change rooms and bicycle storage) are provided in major developments.

S

L

12

Continue to lobby TfNSW to ensure that the best possible public transport facilities are provided in the study area.

M

L

13

Consider providing one (1) additional disabled parking space in either the Dan Shanahan Car Park or centrally located on Marrickville Road.

S

L

14

Continually review inventory of residential disabled parking spaces to ensure efficient use of on-street parking provisions.

M

L

15

Existing loading requirements should be monitored over time and if necessary, a reactive approach be taken to accommodate any significant changes to pick-up or delivery requirements, having regard to balancing competing objectives such as availability of on-street visitor parking to support economic function.

M

L

16

On-site loading should continue to be pursued for larger new developments, particularly those having access to back-of-house areas, in accordance with the guidance provided in the DCP.

M

M

17

Upgrade parking wayfinding signage to include the following key features:

(a)       Upgrade of existing sign faces and locations

(b)       Investigate potential implementation of dynamic parking signage.

(a) S

 

(b) L

(a) L

 

(b) H

18

Introduce a car share parking requirement for larger developments into the DCP.

M

L

19

It is recommended that enforcement be increased in the time restricted areas to the north of New Canterbury Road to ensure appropriate turnover of car parking spaces and spaces are being used as intended.

S

L

20

Maintain Council’s current policy for parking in laneways.

S

L

21

Remove car parking from Keith Lane to cater for improved property access.

S

L

22

Review geometrical access constraints (in consultation with residents) in Myra Lane and implement specific ‘No Stopping’ restrictions if required to ensure that adequate property access is maintained.

M

L

23

Introduce formal ‘No Stopping’ parking restrictions (for 10m) at unsignalised intersections to improve safety in the town centre and surrounding Dulwich Hill Station.

S

M

24

That a ‘No Stopping’ restriction be introduced adjacent to the properties at 115-117 Constitution Road to improve sight lines for vehicles on Constitution Road and vehicles exiting the adjacent driveways (refer to Item C5 of the Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee dated 11 December 2015).

S

L

 

 

[2] Includes three spaces that are “bus zone 2:30 to 4:00pm school days only”.

 

 

 

Figure 2: Resident Permit Parking Zones

 

 

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The Dulwich Hill parking strategy development has been a comprehensive process which has resulted in a significant additional resident and time restricted parking recommendations to manage growing and shifting demand in this area. There has been an increasing densification in some pockets of the study area and this demand has created a good deal of concern and feedback from residents.

The approach with the study has been to address the current demand as demonstrated through the parking occupancy surveys but also to account for any knock on effect from the recommended restrictions. This is of particular note in those streets around the Dulwich Hill and Lewisham rail precincts.

Multi unit developments existing and imminent have been taken into consideration in areas such as Grove Street and Hill Street.

The restrictions proposed around Arlington Oval area seen as creating a balance for residents oval users.

Short term parking in the Dulwich Hill shopping precinct has also received a boost to facilitate parking turnover for the area.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Community Consultation

The stakeholder consultation was an important feature of the study. The community consultation involved three key activities, a community questionnaire, stakeholder workshops and a community meeting.

 

Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill. Stage 1. Learn and Share – Traffic and Parking

GTA Consultants prepared a traffic and parking issues plan that was posted on Marrickville Council’s ‘Your Say Marrickville’ website for residents and other stakeholders to discuss traffic and parking issues in an open forum. The forum was open to the public from late March 2015 to early May 2015 and received 38 responses. 

Parking issues raised included:

·    Construction traffic associated with some new development

·    On-street car parking in the vicinity of Dulwich Hill rail precinct

·    Insufficient on-site car parking provided by new shop top developments.

·    Off-street car parking supply and compliance of spaces behind retail precinct.

·    Parking near major schools and Arlington Oval

 

The draft car parking recommendations were presented to the community via the “Making Parking Fairer in Dulwich Hill” website. Residents within the study area received a leaflet in the mail directing them to the Inner West Council website where a link was provided to the draft recommendations. The community was then able to provide online feedback (between 5 May and 13 June 2016) regarding the draft recommendations.

A total of 129 people provided submissions, including 84 in support of the strategy (65%) and 45 against the strategy (35%). In general, the community was supportive of the recommendations presented in the draft strategy. A “flavour” of the community feedback is provided below:

·    “Bring it on quicker!”

·    “There should be more restricted spaces…”

·    “Permits need to be extended to the smaller streets”

·    “Restrictions… will only push those who are parking there further away”

 

 

 

Based on the feedback received the parking management plan (this document) was updated to reflect the following:

·    Further address “knock on” impacts.

·    Expand resident permit scheme where development is forecast and at transport nodes.

·    Determine a preferred position on Arlington Reserve parking requirements.

 

The specifics have addressed in the final proposal for parking restrictions.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Council has undertaken a comprehensive exercise to determine the needs of the community and the status of parking across the area in the context of the Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill approach. Dulwich Hill has had significant change occur over the past decade. There has been new light rail infrastructure, a good deal of residential development, and an upgrade to Arlington Oval. The impact has been that there is increased pressure on parking and Council has sought to address the concerns of residents and all other stakeholders with a balance of  actions to improve parking. This plan represents a significant change in the existing conditions and will have an impact in itself as the implementation rolls out. Council will undertake a review to determine what impact the measures in the plan have and what are any outstanding issues within 12-18 months following implementation.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Dulwich Hill Parking Management Plan

  


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 27

Subject:         Pine Street, Rozelle - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain Ward/Balmain)
  

File Ref:         16/6022/98340.16        

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Report regarding the installation of a 6.6m ‘No Parking’ zone in Pine Street, Rozelle to address issues with vehicle flow and driveway access.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 6.6m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the southern side of Pine Street, immediately east of the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone extending from Moore Street.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised regarding the existing 6.6m parking space on the southern side of Pine Street, Rozelle on the side boundary of No.9 Moore Street.

Following the installation of new kerb and gutter works, it was noted that the width of Pine Street at this location is less then 5 metres and so vehicles parking in this space impede vehicular flow in addition to obstructing access to the driveway opposite.

It should be noted that this existing parking space is located between ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the west and ‘No Parking’ restrictions to the east.

 

Proposal

Therefore it is proposed to extend the existing ‘No Parking; zone in a westerly direction for 6.6m up to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone as shown on the plan below.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the above parking proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (6 properties) in Perrett Street, Moore Street and Pine Street as indicated on the following plan, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. 

 

2 responses were received, 1 in support and 1 in objection.

 

Concerns raised are précised below.

 

Residents’ Response:

Officer’s Comment:

·   Extend the No Parking zone for the complete distance of Pine Street.

The width of Pine Street varies along its length and there are sections which can accommodate parking and allow a 3m carriageway.

·   Make Pine Street “one-way”

One-way restrictions are typically not supported as they increase vehicle circulation in the local road network and limit ability for residents to access Pine Street.

Note, Pine Street experiences low traffic volumes and so experiences minimal 2 way traffic conflict.

·   Assess the gutter on Mullens Street for access to Pine Street to make it easier to ride over especially for smaller vehicles which often bottom out as they try and leave Mullens Street.

This advice has been forwarded on to the design team for investigation.

·   No problem existing/entering Pine Street at Moore St

The lane at this point is less than 5m wide and so parked vehicles can obstruct access, particularly for large vehicles such as garbage trucks and fire appliances. In addition a vehicle parked in this location can prevent access to the off street parking space at the rear of No.3 Perrett Street.

 

 

CONCLUSION

As the laneway width is less than 5m at the subject location it is inappropriate to allow vehicles to park at this location. It is therefore recommended to extend the existing ‘No Parking; zone in a westerly direction for 6.6m up to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone extending from Moore Street.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 28

Subject:         Unnamed Lane (Rear of Mackenzie St/Coleridge St), Leichhardt - No Stopping Restrictions
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
  

File Ref:         16/6022/98357.16         

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Vehicles parking in the unnamed lane behind the rear of Mackenzie Street/Coleridge Street properties and too close to the intersection of the unnamed lane between Mackenzie Street and Coleridge Street are obstructing garage access to some properties. The subject area is within 10m of the intersection and therefore the proposed signposting of statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone will address the problem.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of the ‘unnamed lane’ along the rear boundary of No. 12 Coleridge Street, Leichhardt.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised regarding vehicles parking too close to the intersection obstructing manoeuvring space for properties with rear garage access in the ‘unnamed lane’ behind the rear of Mackenzie Street and Coleridge Street properties.

In order to alleviate this issue, it is proposed to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the eastern side of the intersection of the ‘unnamed lane’ along the rear boundary of No. 12 Coleridge Street.

 

Proposal

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 

A letter outlining the above parking proposal was mailed out (to the affected properties (12) in Mackenzie Street, Coleridge Street and Fowler Street as indicated on the following plan, notifying residents of the proposal.

 

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

The proposed 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone will improve safety at the intersection and improve vehicular access to properties; therefore it is recommended for installation.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 29

Subject:         Minor Traffic Facilities
(Leichhardt & Balmain Wards/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98392.16         

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

SUMMARY

This report deals with minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, Leichhardt and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zones’.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.       the ‘Disabled Parking’ space in Balmain Road, in front of No.119 Balmain Road, Leichhardt be removed and replaced with RPS restrictions as it is no longer required; and

2.       a 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Trafalgar Street, Annandale in front of No.182 Trafalgar Street for 12 weeks, subject to Council receiving written confirmation of concurrence from directly affected properties.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

This report deals with minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, Leichhardt and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zones’.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

1     Removal of ‘Disabled Parking’ Restriction – Balmain Road, Leichhardt

Council Ref: DWS 3884059

Council has been informed by family members that the applicant to the ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.119 Balmain Road has passed away and thus the ‘Disabled Parking’ zone is no longer required.

 

Officer’s recommendation

That the ‘Disabled Parking’ space in Balmain Road, in front of No.119 Balmain Road, Leichhardt be removed and replaced with RPS restrictions as it is no longer required.

 

2     Installation of ‘Works Zone’ Restriction – Trafalgar Street, Annandale

The applicant has requested the installation of a temporary 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' in Trafalgar Street, Annandale in front of No.182 Trafalgar Street for 12 weeks.

Note, due to the narrow width of No.182 Trafalgar Street, Council requires written approval from the other directly affected properties.

 

Officer’s recommendation

That a 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Trafalgar Street, Annandale in front of No.182 Trafalgar Street for 12 weeks, subject to Council receiving written confirmation of concurrence from directly affected properties.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 30

Subject:         Margaret Street, Rozelle - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain Ward, Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98305.16         

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

SUMMARY

Report regarding the provision of a drop-off/pick-up zone in Margaret Street, Rozelle adjacent to the unit blocks.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 6m ‘No Parking’ zone replace 6m of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the eastern side of Margaret Street, immediately north of the driveway to No.27-31 Margaret Street, Rozelle.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised by the Owners Corporation of No.27-31 Margaret Street, Rozelle regarding the lack of a drop-off and pick-up zone at the cul-de-sac end of Margaret Street, Rozelle.

Currently the entire cul-de-sac is signposted as ‘No Stopping’ and so motorists will park illegally in front of the unit blocks or look for parking amongst the limited on-street parking in the area.

It should be noted that the surrounding streets experience a high parking demand.

 

 

 

Proposal

 

It is therefore proposed to install a 6m ‘No Parking’ zone to replace 6m of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the eastern side of Margaret Street, immediately north of the driveway to No.27-31 Margaret Street, Rozelle as shown on the following plan.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

As this was a request by the Owners Corporation of No.27-31 Margaret Street and as there is no loss of parking, no further consultation was undertaken.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Therefore it is proposed that a 6m ‘No Parking’ zone replace 6m of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the eastern side of Margaret Street, immediately north of the driveway to No.27-31 Margaret Street, Rozelle.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 31

Subject:         Piper Street at Pretoria Street, Lilyfield - No Stopping Restriction
(Balmain/Balmain)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98408.16         

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Report regarding the installation of a 10m ‘No Stopping’ Zone on the northern side of Piper Street, east of Pretoria Street to improve sightlines for motorists exiting Pretoria Street.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Piper Street, east of Pretoria Street, Lilyfield.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines by parking on the northern side of Piper Street, Lilyfield too close to the intersection of Pretoria Street.

 

In order to alleviate this issue, it is proposed to signpost the 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone as shown on the following plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 

A letter outlining the above proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (24 properties) in Piper Street and Pretoria Street as indicated on the attached plan, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. 

 

No responses were received.

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

Therefore it is proposed that a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be provided on the northern side of Piper Street, east of Pretoria Street, Lilyfield.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 32

Subject:         Nelson Street (The Crescent - Rose St), Annandale - Angle Parking
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98453.16        

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Council is seeking to formalise 45 degree angle parking on the western side of Nelson Street, Annandale between The Crescent and Rose Street. It will also allow the signposting the Resident Parking Scheme restrictions that were approved in this section at Traffic Committee of November 2015.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       45 degree angle parking (rear to kerb) restriction be installed on the western side of Nelson Street between The Crescent and Rose Street;  and

 

2.       the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the western side of Nelson Street north of Rose Street.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

A Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) was approved in Nelson Street between Rose Street and The Crescent previously. However, when it was at the implementation of the signage stage it was realised that the current angle parking on the western side of Nelson Street in this section had not been previously approved by Council. Hence, Council is seeking to formalise 45 degree angle parking on the western side of Nelson Street between Rose Street and The Crescent, this includes the ‘rear to kerb’ requirement as Nelson Street is a part of a local bicycle network.

 

The street is 12.8m wide (meeting the minimal width requirement for 45 degree angle parking on one side as per Council’s Angle Parking Policy) and is partially closed at The Crescent end with one-way southbound entry via The Crescent only. Therefore, the traffic volume through this section of Nelson Street is minimal less than 1000 vehicles per day (bi-directional). Traffic Counts in Nelson Street mid-block between Booth St and Rose St in August 2015 revealed an average daily volume of 905 vehicles (bi-directional), therefore it is expected to be even less in the partially closed section of Nelson Street between Rose St and The Crescent.

 

It should also be noted that parking in this part of Annandale is currently experiencing increased demand due to the nearby Harold Park development.

 

CONSULTED PROPOSAL

It is therefore proposed to install 45 degree angle parking (rear to kerb) on the western side of Nelson Street between Rose Street and The Crescent. Note that Nelson Street is part of Council’s bicycle network. The proposal is shown on the following plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the above angle parking proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (14 properties) in Nelson Street and Rose Street as indicated on the following plan, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. 

 

No objections were received regarding the angled parking proposal. However, there were comments requesting for linemarking of the bays and closing off the one-way entry via The Crescent.

 

 

CONCLUSION

The proposed formalisation of 45 degree angled parking ‘Rear to Kerb’ restrictions is recommended to retain the ‘status quo’ of angled parking along this section of Nelson Street and allow the implementation of the 2P Resident Parking restriction to improve on-street parking for local residents.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 33

Subject:         Nelson Street (McCarthy Ln - Parramatta Rd), Annandale - 4P Parking Restrictions
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/98450.16        

Prepared By: Khanh Nguyen - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Council is seeking to implement ‘4P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ and ‘Rear to Kerb’ parking restrictions to the 90 degree angle parking spaces on the eastern side of Nelson Street between McCarthy Lane and Parramatta Road, to improve parking turnover for nearby businesses.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       4P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ parking restrictions be installed on the eastern side of Nelson Street between McCarthy Lane and Parramatta Road for the 90 degree angle parking spaces; and

2.       ’90 degree angle parking; rear to kerb’ restrictions be installed in conjunction with the proposed ‘4P’ parking restrictions.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised about the lack of parking turnover and commuter parking in the unrestricted 90 degree angle parking spaces on the eastern side of Nelson Street (between McCarthy Lane and Parramatta Road) outside the Annandale Hotel. This is having a negative impact on business with many businesses operating in Nelson Street and Parramatta Road.

Therefore, it is proposed that the 90 degree angle parking spaces on the eastern side of Nelson Street, north of Parramatta Rd, (outside the Annandale Hotel) be converted to ‘4P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions. This will prevent commuter type long-stay parking whilst also providing turnover and flexibility for nearby businesses. The proposal is shown below.

The proposal also includes the introduction of ‘Rear to Kerb’ restriction within the 90 degree angle parking spaces as Nelson Street is part of a local cycle route making it safer for vehicles to exit in a forward direction when leaving the 90 degree angle parking bays with better vision of oncoming traffic especially to cyclists. This is also a part of Council’s policy when formalising angle parking in local cycle routes.

 


Consulted Proposal

 

 


 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the above parking proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (40 properties) in Nelson Street, Parramatta Road and McCarthy Lane as indicated on the following plan, requesting residents’ and businesses’ views regarding the proposal. 

Two objections were received and the concerns raised regarding the proposal are summarised as follows:

 

Residents’ Response:

Officer’s Comment:

·     I am a tenant of 15 McCarthy Lane which does not have a dedicated off-street parking. The only spaces I can park are within the unrestricted 90 degree angled spaces on Nelson Street as all other spaces are time restricted. I use my car for business and would have to move out if Council proceeds with the proposal. Business customers could use public transport and businesses should not have priority of residents.

The proposed restrictions are ‘4P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ therefore any vehicle can park untimed from 2pm to 12pm the next day on weekdays and untimed on weekends. These restrictions are very flexible and only affect commuter or long-stay without turnover type parking.

·     I suggest as a part of the proposed changes to unrestricted parking on Nelson Street, parking bays should also be line-marked. It is frustrating to find inconsiderate parking preventing additional cars form using available space.

Bay marking do not always provide an increase in parking capacity. This is because the parking bays would have to be marked in accordance with Australian Standard specifications that are generous in width.

 

 

CONCLUSION

The section of unrestricted 90 degree angle parking spaces on the eastern side of Nelson Street between McCarthy Lane and Parramatta Road is surrounded by other timed parking restrictions. As a result, commuter and long stay parking is occurring in this section leaving a low turnover for the use of businesses operating in the area, therefore it is recommended that the proposed timed ‘4P’ restrictions apply to these spaces along with the ‘Rear to Kerb’ restrictions to improve cyclists’ safety.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 34

Subject:         Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane, Annandale - No Parking Restrictions
(Balmain/Balmain)
  

File Ref:         16/6022/98405.16        

Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Parking Engineer, Leichhardt 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Report regarding the installation of 11m ‘No Parking’ zone in Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane, Annandale.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 11m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane, extending south from the rear boundary of No.363 Annandale Street and No.14 Pritchard Street.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised regarding vehicles impeding on the manoeuvring space required for accessing Bayview Lane by vehicles parking on the eastern side of Buruwan Lane, opposite Bayview Lane.

Both Buruwan Lane and Bayview Lane are narrow laneways approximately 5m wide.

Bayview Lane is a dead-end laneway and services a number of off-street parking facilities to properties in both Kentville Avenue and Bayview Crescent.

 

Proposal

In order to clear the intersection of parked vehicles, it is proposed that a 11m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane as shown on the following plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 

A letter outlining the above proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (12 properties) in Annandale Street, Bayview Crescent and Kentville Avenue as indicated on the attached plan, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. 

 

6 responses were received from 5 properties, 2 properties were in support of the proposal and 3 responses objected.

 

Residents’ Response:

Officer’s Comment:

·    A three point turn is often required to turn from Bayview Lane into Buruwan Lane which can be dangerous due to conflict with cars travelling down Buruwan Lane

The proposal seeks to address these concerns raised by residents.

·    There is a high demand for parking in the area and reducing parking will make it harder for residents

The proposal removes one parking space from Buruwan Lane whilst ensuring access to the off-street parking facilities for a significant number of properties in Kentville Avenue and Bayview Crescent. Providing good access to existing off-street parking facilities encourages use of these facilities and may reduce demand for on-street parking.

·    No.349-363 Annandale Street and No.4-14 Pritchard Street do not have parking at the front of their properties due to a level difference between the properties and Annandale Street/Pritchard Street. The most accessible parking is via Buruwan Lane and this proposal will force residents to park a long distance from there house.

·    The extra 1.5m ‘No Parking’ zone at the rear of No.361 Annandale Street will force vehicles to park over the rear access-way to No.359 Annandale Street.

The space in question is currently 6.8m wide. The introduction of the ‘No Parking’ zone will reduce this space to 5.3m which is adequate to accommodate a car without overhanging either the ‘No Stopping’ zone or the pedestrian access-way. Should an issue occur, Council can consider a linemarking treatment to highlight the access-way.

·    The access issue only occurs when vehicles (typically non-residents) park away from the kerb. A small parking bay should be provided instead of a ‘No Parking’ zone

A parking edge line at this location would not be enforceable and it should be noted that a small car parked in this location can obstruct access for larger vehicles exiting Bayview Lane due to the narrowness of both Bayview Lane and Buruwan Lane.

·    If this proposal goes ahead Council should extend the ‘No Parking’ zone to include the rear of No.14 Pritchard Street to allow access to the off-street parking space of No.29 Bayview Crescent

Council can consider this as a separate item; however, the proposed ‘No Parking’ zone should provide some improvement to the ability to access this off-street parking facility depending on the angle of ingress/egress.

·    Council should establish a resident parking scheme on the northern side of Bayview Crescent (in addition to the existing Resident Parking Scheme on the southern side) to address the shortage of parking caused by residents in the new development at No.300 Johnston Street and users of the light rail station.

Council can investigate extending the Resident Parking Scheme areas subject to receiving 3 written requests from residents of Bayview Crescent.

·    Council should provide visitor permits to residents of Bayview Crescent

The current resident parking scheme is only on the southern side of Bayview Crescent and so properties are only permitted to have resident permits. Unrestricted parking on the northern side of Bayview Crescent and surrounding streets can be used for visitors. Should an extended resident parking scheme be considered the allocation of visitor permits can be reviewed.

·    Council should ensure boat and trailers are not parked in Bayview Crescent and surrounding streets

The gazettal of amended legislation in 2017 will allow Council to take action against boats and trailers permanently parked in residential streets for more than 28 days. Residents should report permanently parked trailers to Council’s Compliance section.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Due to the number of off-street parking spaces which are accessed via the intersection of Buruwan Lane and Bayview Lane and the narrowness of both laneways, it is recommended that the proposed 11m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Buruwan Lane at Bayview Lane, extending south from the rear boundary of No.363 Annandale Street and No.14 Pritchard Street.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 35

Subject:         Placement of "No Parking" over New Crossover to the Ashfield Mall (Entry) Forecourt - 260A Liverpool Road, Ashfield  

File Ref:         16/6022/97088.16         

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Traffic and Projects Engineer, Ashfield  

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

 

SUMMARY

Council has resolved to place full time “No Parking” restrictions across a new proposed crossover to access the Ashfield Mall forecourt currently being re-constructed under development approval. The crossover is for infrequent use primarily for essential maintenance service vehicle access to Telstra Plant located in the forecourt area. Removable bollards will be placed to prevent general vehicle access to the forecourt.

 

The matter is for the traffic committee to note. Traffic/parking facilities along a State Road are approved by the RMS. Police raise no objection to the matter.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the committee note that Council intents to install, subject to RMS approval, full time “No Parking” across the new proposed crossover to the Ashfield Mall forecourt, 260 A Liverpool Road, Ashfield.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

Ashfield Mall is seeking to modify the existing service vehicle access arrangements to Liverpool Road. The proposed works include the removal of the existing crossover and the construction of a new crossover along Liverpool Road. The proposal is the result of the approved forecourt works, which include a new pavilion structure and associated landscaping (DA 2013.114.3 & DA 10.2014.019.2).

GTA Consultants have prepared an accompanying statement, which outlines the intent of the service vehicle access, the management procedures and provides plans of the new crossover and swept path assessment (refer attached). As outlined in this statement, the use of the crossover is for service vehicles seeking to access the existing Telstra pits. Access would be required for maintenance and is conservatively estimated at no more than two to three vehicles per year.  

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil. Cerno Management as part of the DA approval for the new forecourt will install signposting. 

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

The following officer’s comments are made:

 

1.    Limited forecourt access is provided for by an existing crossover to the left hand side of the forecourt adjacent to the ‘Crocodile Farm’ Hotel, 262 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.

2.    Liimited forecourt access under the new development will now be provided to the right        hand side of the forecourt adjacent to the Ashfield Civic Centre 260 Liverpool Road.

3.   Currently, ‘No Parking Aust. Post Vehicles Excepted’ is signposted over the existing layback crossover in item 1. This layback will be removed and reinstated with kerb and gutter. The post box in near vicinity will be relocated alongside this kerb side area. This kerbside area will remain signposted ‘No Parking Aust. Post Vehicles Excepted’ rather than consider a ‘Mail Zone’. No Parking allows for general drop off and pick up of passengers and goods in the area for a maximum of 2 minutes with the driver needing to be within 3 metres of the vehicle. Australia Post has previously supported No Parking Aust. Post Vehicles Excepted in this particular location.

 

4.   No Parking will be placed over the new crossover layback. Considering that service vehicles are required to access the area at any unknown time even on an emergency, it is essential that access clearance is made available at all times. No Parking allows for general drop off and pick up of passengers and goods in the area for a maximum of 2 minutes with the driver needing to be within 3 metres of the vehicle. Drivers can be made to move on when access is required.

 

5.   The new layback to the crossover will be constructed approximately 13.5 metres in length. Currently the area in question is signposted as I hour period parking within morning and afternoon No Parking/Clearway times. Larger service vehicles up to 12.5 metres in length are likely to be required to service the area. Vehicles will need to manoeuvre in and out close from the kerb due to the presence of a pedestrian safety fence in the middle of Liverpool Road.

 

6.   The ‘No Parking Aust. Post Vehicle Excepted’ facility to the left will also assist clearance and manoeuvre of large trucks needing to access the site.

 

7.   RMS has approved the construction of the layback crossover with conditions.

 

8.   Nearby parking and loading zone areas are provided on-street for general servicing of the area. Ashfield Mall provides off-street loading dock areas to service its business/retail shops.                                       

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Nil. No Parking is required for clearance over the new layback crossover for essential vehicle access to the forecourt at any unknown time of the day.

 

 

CONCLUSION

No Parking over the new layback crossover to the new Ashfield Mall forecourt off Liverpool Road, would assure clearance is provided to access the forecourt at any time of the day. The proposed combined length of ‘No Parking’ and the existing ‘No Parking Aust. Post Vehicle of 27 metres provides the clearance distance in the manoeuvre of large service vehicles (up to 12.5 metres) to access the forecourt. Vehicles are required to access to the near side of the kerb due the presence of a pedestrian safety fence in the middle of the road.    

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

GTA Consultants Accompanying Statement

2.

Plan Identifying New Layback Crossover

3.

Plan Identifying Proposed ‘No Parking’ over New Layback Crossover

4.

Artist Impression - Proposed Ashfield Mall Forecourt Work with New Pavilion Structure and Associated Landscaping

  


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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 September 2016

 

Item No:         T0916 Item 36

Subject:         825-829 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Mixed Use Development DA201600388
(Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill)
 

File Ref:         16/6022/95660.16        

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic and Road Safety Officer, Marrickville 

Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Director, Major Projects and Engineering

SUMMARY

A Development Application has been received to demolish the existing buildings and construct a 5 storey building (Building A) and a 4 storey building (Building B) being mixed use buildings containing commercial premises on the ground floor with shop top housing containing 22 units on the upper floors with a 3 level basement parking area and associated landscaping works.

 

It is recommended that the comments of the Local Traffic Committee be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the findings of this report be received and noted and the applicant be requested to review the proposed development in its present and incorporating the following feedback into the proposal:

1.       the design be amended to include clear splay sight triangles at the property line for the proposed driveway in accordance with clause 3.2.2 of AS2890.1:2004, to provide clear sight lines to pedestrians on the footpath;

2.       the proposed driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road be designed and sign posted to restrict vehicular movements to the subject development to left-in and left-out movements only, to increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists;

3.       the layout of the proposed car parking areas associated with the subject development be in accordance with AS 2890.1-2004, AS 2890.6-2009 and AS 2890.2-2002 for heavy vehicle usage; and

4.       owners and occupants of the proposed development are not to be eligible for any existing or future Resident Permit Parking Schemes for the area, to ensure the development does not impact on-street parking currently available. The applicant is responsible to advise any purchaser or prospective tenant of this condition.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

The application is required to be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

 

 

OFFICER COMMENTS

Site location

 

The proposed development site is a consolidation of three lots occupying an area of 968m2 and is rectangular in shape. It is located on the northern side of New Canterbury Road, between Old Canterbury Road and Ross Street, approximately 1km to the west of the centre of Dulwich Hill. The site has a frontage of approximately 18.3 metres to New Canterbury Road. (Refer to the locality map below).

The site is currently occupied by commercial and residential structures. A pair of semi-detached two storey premises at 825-827, one with a retail unit to the ground floor and the other forming a residential unit and a semi-detached single and part two storey commercial unit at 829, which is currently unoccupied.

 

Surrounding land uses comprise a mixture of residential single-dwelling properties, some industrial/business uses and new mixed use developments comprising multi-storey buildings that are located on both sides of New Canterbury Road.

 

Locality map of the subject site

 

Proposed development

 

The proposed development at 825-829 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill seeks consent for the following:

 

·    Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and site preparation works including the removal of one (1) tree;

·    Excavation of a three (3) level underground basement parking area. Accommodated within the three (3) levels of basement are 24 car parking spaces, 1 carwash bay, 15 bicycle spaces, 1 motorcycle space, storage and related facilities;


·    Construction of a 5 storey building (Building A) and a 4 storey building (Building B) above basement level parking. Building A and Building B are mixed-use buildings containing a commercial premises (retail/business premises) at ground level with shop-top housing above;

·    The total GFA of the development is 1,882m2 and contains a retail tenancy and 22 residential apartments in total; and

·    Associated landscaping works.

 

The proposal removes one existing driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road and provides all vehicular access via a two-way 5.5m wide driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road near the western side boundary. (Refer to the attached reduced copy of the amended architectural plans).

It is noted that the applicant’s traffic report (page 2) states inaccurately that the proposed development will have ‘vehicular access on the Wattle Lane frontage at the eastern site boundary’.

 

Road network and Traffic

New Canterbury Road, a RMS classified State Road, provides an east-west link between Hurlstone Park and Petersham. It typically carries two traffic lanes in each direction in the vicinity of the site.  Clearway restrictions apply to both sides of the road during commuter peak periods.

The surrounding road network in the vicinity of the site is subject to high volumes of traffic during peak hours. New Canterbury Road carries around 28,000 vehicles per day. A 60km/h speed limit is in place along New Canterbury Road. The intersection of New Canterbury Road and Old Canterbury Road is controlled by traffic signals.

 

It is advised that because the proposed development fronts a State Road, the RMS may require all ingress and egress to / from the site to be left in / left out vehicular movements only and the access driveway may need to be modified accordingly.

 

Public Transport

The subject site has good access to public transport services. The site is located in close proximity to Hurlstone Park and Dulwich Hill Railway Stations, Dulwich Grove Light Rail Station and regular bus routes operate along New Canterbury Road.


Parking Provision

Council's DCP 2011 requires the provision of off-street parking as follows for Parking Area 2:

·   Residential flat building (non-adaptable units)

-  0.4 parking space per studio apartments;                                (3 studios – 1.2 spaces)

-  0.5 parking space per 1-bedroom apartments;                            (5 units – 2.5 spaces)

-  1 parking space per 2-bedroom apartments;                                  (7 units – 7 spaces)

-  1.2 parking spaces per 3-bedroom apartments;                          (2 units – 2.4 spaces)

-  0.1 visitor parking pace per apartment.                                     (17 units – 1.7 spaces)

 

·   Residential flat building (adaptable units)

-  1 parking space per apartment;                                                      (5 units – 5 spaces)

-  0.25 visitor parking pace per accessible space.                        (5 units – 1.25 spaces)

                                               

·   Business / Retail (up to 500m2)

- 1 per 80m2 GFA for customers and staff.       (retail .93 + commercial 1.94 = 3 spaces)

                                   

Therefore, the proposed development should provide a total of 24 car parking spaces as follows:

-     18 spaces for residents parking (including 5 accessible parking spaces),

-     3 spaces for visitor parking (including 1 accessible parking space), and

-     3 spaces for retail/commercial parking.

 

The proposal provides for a total of 24 car parking spaces and storage space for 16 bicycles and 1 motor cycle, which is considered to be adequate in accordance with Council’s parking requirements. One wash bay is located on Basement level 3.

It should be noted that residents of the proposed development, if approved, will not be eligible to participate in any existing or future Permit Parking Schemes in adjoining streets.

 

Vehicular Access:

The proposed development will remove the one existing driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road and provides all vehicular access via a two-way 5.5m wide driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road near the western side boundary. The site frontage to New Canterbury Road is 18.3 metres.

It is recommended that the applicant include splay sight triangles at the property line for the proposed driveway in accordance with clause 3.2.2 of AS2890.1:2004, to provide clear sight lines to pedestrians on the footpaths.

It is also recommended that the proposed driveway crossing on New Canterbury Road be designed and sign posted to restrict vehicular movements to the subject development to left-in and left-out movements only, to increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

 

Internal traffic circulation

The internal layout for manoeuvring allows for vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward direction and is considered to be satisfactory. It is noted that the ‘Swept path analysis of 85th percentile vehicle passing’ diagram supplied with the traffic report is based on an average car.

It is recommended that the layout of the proposed car parking areas associated with the subject development must be in accordance with AS 2890.1-2004, AS 2890.6-2009 and AS 2890.2-2002 for heavy vehicle usage.

 

Waste Management (Collection)

The applicant’s traffic report states that ‘Refuge will be collected from the street frontage by Council’s service’.


Estimated Traffic Generation

 

The applicant's traffic report stated that the estimated traffic generation from the proposed development would yield a traffic generation potential of approximately 6 and 7 vehicle trips per hour during commuter peak periods (AM and PM respectively). The report states traffic generation to the site will be similar to that generated by the existing uses and will not ‘present any adverse traffic implications.’

 

As per the Guide to Traffic Generating Development, Issue 2.2, October 2002, the RMS peak hour rate for medium density residential flats is 0.5-0.65 vehicle trips per dwelling and the RMS peak hour rate for commercial premises is 2 trips per 100m2 GFA. Therefore, with 22 proposed units, this calculates to be 11 - 14 vehicle trips per peak hour and with a proposed total of 230m2 GFA for the commercial (including retail) tenancies, this calculates to be 2.3 vehicle trips per peak hour. The proposed multi-storey residential and commercial components of the development proposal thus yield a traffic generation potential of approximately 13 – 16 vehicle trips per peak hour. That is, double that estimated as given in the traffic report.

 

These estimated traffic generation rates, however are considered to be acceptable and can be accommodated with the surrounding road network.

 

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation/notification regarding the proposal would normally be undertaken by Council's Development and Planning Services as part of the development application process.

 

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the comments of the Local Traffic Committee be received and noted. No objections be raised to the proposed mixed-use development at 825-829 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, subject to the changes outlined in the Officer’s recommendations.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.