Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
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 6 March 2018 |
AGENDA |
1 Apologies
2 Disclosures of Interest
3 Confirmation of Minutes PAGE
Minutes of 6 February 2018 Local Traffic Committee Meeting 5
4 Matters Arising from Council’s Resolution of Minutes
5 Part A – Items Where Council May Exercise Its Delegated Functions
Traffic Matters
ITEM PAGE
LTC0318 Item 1 Croydon Road, Croydon - Proposed statutory ‘No Stopping’
Restrictions at Intersection With Anthony Street (Ashfield Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Ashfield LAC) 31
LTC0318 Item 2 Railway Parade, Marrickville - Proposed Temporary Road Closure For Two Special Events On Friday 30 March 2018 & Saturday 31 March 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC) 38
LTC0318 Item 3 Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service(Balmain Ward/
Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC) 52
LTC0318 Item 4 Route EW14 (Thames Street & Curtis Road, Balmain) and Route NS08 (Mackenzie Street, Leichhardt) - Bicycle Facilities (Balmain & Leichhardt Wards / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC) 59
Parking Matters
ITEM PAGE
LTC0318 Item 5 Esk Lane, Marrickville - Implement 'No Stopping' (Marrickville Electorate/MarrickvilleWard/Inner West LAC) 70
LTC0318 Item 6 Cambridge Street, Stanmore - Implement Permit Parking (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Inner West LAC) 72
LTC0318 Item 7 Whites Creek Lane, Leichhardt (Leichhardt Ward, Balmain Electorate, Leichhardt LAC) 75
LTC0318 Item 8 Douglas Lane, Stanmore, Install 'No Parking' at rear of 31 Temple Street (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Inner West LAC) 77
LTC0318 Item 9 Morton Street, Lilyfied - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC) 79
LTC0318 Item 10 Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt - Resident Parking Scheme (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC) 82
LTC0318 Item 11 Kensington Lane, Summer Hill - Request For 'No Parking' Restrictions (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate Ashfield LAC) 88
LTC0318 Item 12 MaCaulay Lane, Stanmore - Implement 'No Parking' rear of 111 Corunna Road (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Newtown LAC) 95
LTC0318 Item 13 Sydenham Green Skate Park, Sydenham – Proposed Timed Angle Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West LAC) 97
LTC0318 Item 14 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All Electorates/ All LACs) 100
Late Items
Nil at time of printing.
6 Part B - Items for Information Only
ITEM PAGE
LTC0318 Item 15 Change Of Local Traffic Committee Meeting Date For April 2018 (All Wards/All Electorates/All LACs) 103
LTC0318 Item 16 Livingstone
Road, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures For ‘Good
Friday’ Processions On 30 March 2018 (Marrickville
Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC) 104
LTC0318 Item 17 Livingstone Road, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures For The Orthodox Easter Processions On 6 & 7 April 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC) 106
7 Part C - Items for General Advice
Nil at the time of printing.
8 General Business
9 Close of Meeting
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held at Chamber Room, Petersham Service Centre on 6 February 2018
Meeting commenced at 10.03am
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON
I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Clr Julie Passas |
Deputy Mayor – Ashfield Ward (Chair) |
Clr Marghanita Da Cruz |
Leichhardt Ward (Alternate Chair) |
Ms Sarina Foulstone |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
Mr Chris Woods |
Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron |
Mr Bill Holliday |
Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain |
Sgt John Micallef |
NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie |
Sgt Dan Chilvers |
NSW Police – Leichhardt |
SC Anthony Kenny |
NSW Police – Inner West Area Command |
Sgt Trudy Crowther |
NSW Police - Burwood |
SC Germaine Grant |
NSW Police - Burwood |
SC Sam Tohme |
NSW Police - Campsie |
Mr Ryan Horne |
Roads and Maritime Services |
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Mr Peter Whitney |
State Transit Authority |
Mr Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
Mr John Stephens |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager |
Mr George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South) |
Mr Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North) |
Ms Jenny Adams |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Mr Boris Muha |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Mr David Yu |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Mr Emilio Andari |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Ms Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Mr Richard Mazzeo |
Item 8 |
Mr David Tierney |
Item 16 |
Mr Andrew Morse |
Item 16 |
Ms Leonie Derwent |
Item 17 |
Mr Denis Doyle |
Item 17 |
Ms Anne-Therese King |
Item 17 |
Mr John Johnson |
Item 17 |
Ms Natalie Lovett |
Item 17 |
Resident of Hornsey Street, Lilyfield |
Item 17 |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Mr Jamie Parker MP |
Member for Balmain |
Ms Sophie Cotsis MP |
Member for Canterbury |
Mr Ron Hoenig MP |
Member for Heffron |
Ms Cathy Peters |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
Mr Wal Petschler |
IWC’s Group Manager, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater |
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
Nil.
LTC0218 Item 16 1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville – DA201700558 – for the redevelopment of existing industrial land into a commercial precinct adjacent to Rich Street (Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Marrickville LAC) |
An application (DA 201700558) has been received for the Rich Street Precinct and seeks consent for the redevelopment and use of the Rich Street Precinct for a range of creative light industries, offices and food and drink premises and including associated car parking, landscaping and site infrastructure works.
Comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the report be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
Public speakers: Mr David Tierney and Mr Andrew Morse attended at 10.54am.
Mr Tierney, Project Director for the Rich Street development, tabled a submission in response to Council Officer’s comments and stated the following:
Mr Morse, Traffic Engineer for the development, made the following comments:
Council Officers emphasised the need for developments to comply with Council’s DCP and raised concerns with the potential for future price changes to the ticketed parking which could drive people to use street parking and add further parking pressures to the street.
Mr Tierney and Mr Morse left at 11.24am.
The RMS representative stated the following:
The Committee members noted the comments from the speakers and concerns raised by RMS and agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and the concerns raised by RMS be noted.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0218 Item 18 Balmain Road at Stanley Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Red Cold Applied Plastic Treatment at Existing Pedestrian Crossing (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC) |
Council has received a petition raising safety concerns with the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing in Balmain Road, south of Stanley Street, Leichhardt.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT red Cold Applied Plastic (CAP) be installed around the existing pedestrian (zebra) crossing at Balmain Road, at Stanley Street, Leichhardt.
DISCUSSION
The RMS representative stated that he did not support the proposal in its current form due to the following reasons:
The Committee members agreed to defer the matter to investigate treatment options.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council Officers investigate other treatment options to increase the visibility of the crossing at Balmain Road, at Stanley Street, Leichhardt.
For motion: Unanimous
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Meeting closed at 1.19pm.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Croydon Road, Croydon - Proposed statutory ‘NO STOPPING’
Restrictions at Intersection With Anthony Street
(ASHFIELD WARD/STRATHFIELD ELECTORATE/ASHFIELD
LAC)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY This report provides an update in response to Council's resolution dealing with Notice of Motion C1017 Item 14 – Pedestrian safety on Croydon Road, Croydon of its 12 October 2017 Council Meeting. An on-site meeting was conducted on 7 December 2017.
This report specifically looks at the installation of statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon as part of the local traffic calming measures identified to improve the safety of school children and pedestrians on Croydon Road, Croydon. A further report will be submitted following the completion of pedestrian surveys and traffic counts.
It is recommended that the statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions, in the form of unbroken yellow lines, be installed on both sides of all approaches to the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon for the distances as indicated in order to deter illegal parking, improve visibility and access and increase safety for all road users.
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The report be received and noted;
2. Unbroken yellow lines (statutory ‘No Stopping’ lines) be approved for installation at the distances indicated on both sides of all approaches to the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon as follows in order to deter illegal parking, improve visibility and access and increase safety for all road users;
a) Install solid yellow line marking on Croydon Road (western side) for a distance of 10m north of Anthony Street; b) Install solid yellow line marking on Croydon Road (eastern side) for a distance of 20m north of Anthony Street; c) Install solid yellow line marking on Croydon Road (western side) for a distance of 20m south of Anthony Street; d) Install solid yellow line marking on Croydon Road (eastern side) for a distance of 15m north of Anthony Street; e) Install solid yellow line marking on Anthony Street (northern side) for a distance of 20m west of Croydon Road; f) Install solid yellow line marking on Anthony Street (southern side) for a distance of 20m west of Croydon Road; g) Install solid yellow line marking on Anthony Street (northern side) for a distance of 10m east of Croydon Road; and h) Install solid yellow line marking on Anthony Street (southern side) for a distance of 10m east of Croydon Road.
3. 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 affected residents notified.
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BACKGROUND
At Council’s meeting held on 12 October 2017, the following Notice of Motion was raised - C1017 Item 14 – Pedestrian safety on Croydon Road, Croydon:
1. Council through the Traffic Committee urgently convenes an onsite meeting with the local community, a school representative, members of the Traffic Committee and Ward Councillors at a time that school children are walking to school to observe and hear from the community and Councillors on what the key safety issues are and hear from Traffic Committee members on ways they could be addressed; and
2. A report be brought to the Traffic Committee and then to Council as soon as possible outlining proposals to improve the safety for school children and pedestrians on Croydon Road, Croydon. These proposals to include investigation on the installation of a pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures. The report should also provide a proposed timeline for works and proposed prioritisation of funding for the works.
An on-site meeting was conducted on 7 December 2017 and subsequent to this meeting various proposals for possible traffic calming measures at the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon have been considered. Initially, while traffic count and pedestrian surveys are being conducted, it has been considered practical to install statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the approaches to the intersection to improve safety at the intersection.
It is noted that some residents have advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, which restricts available sightlines and turning paths for turning motorists, particularly for motorists which need to turn west into Anthony Street from Croydon Road.
Croydon Road and Anthony Street are two-way local streets with parking currently unrestricted in both streets and the intersection being controlled by a roundabout. (Refer to the attached locality map).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of the installation of the painted road markings associated with the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zones can be met from Council’s operating budget.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
In accordance with the Australian Road Rules (ARR 170-3), a ‘No Stopping’ zone is mandatory from an intersecting road without traffic signals. Generally a statutory distance of 10 metres is signposted and/or marked on the road by a solid yellow unbroken line. Sometimes depending on circumstances the statutory 10 metre distance may be extended, as in this instance. Consideration is given also to statutory minimum distance and loss in parking.
RMS Technical Directions state that 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 problems for motorists wanting to turn through the intersection.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
No consultation is required, as the proposed markings would enforce the current NSW Road Rules. However, adjacent residents will be notified of the proposed changes prior to the installation of markings.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions, in the form of unbroken yellow lines, be installed on both sides of all approaches to the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon for the distances as indicated in order to deter illegal parking, improve visibility and access and increase safety for all road users.
Locality map – Croydon Road at Anthony Street, Croydon
Photographs – Croydon Road at Anthony Street, Croydon
Anthony Street looking west towards intersection with Croydon Road, Croydon
Croydon Road looking north to intersection with Anthony Street, Croydon
Anthony Street looking east towards intersection with Croydon Road, Croydon
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Croydon Road looking south to intersection with Anthony Street, Croydon
Montage showing each of the four approaches to the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon
Proposed “No Stopping’ line marking map – Croydon Road at Anthony Street, Croydon
Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (unbroken yellow lines) on all legs both sides of the intersection of Croydon Road and Anthony Street, Croydon
Note - lines to start / terminate at driveway and/or at end or at location indicated on BB lines.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Railway Parade, Marrickville - Proposed Temporary Road Closure For Two Special Events On Friday 30 March 2018 & Saturday 31 March 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY A Development Application has been received to use Railway Parade, Marrickville and hold two commercial special events known as ‘Bad Friday’, an 18+ music event showcasing upcoming Australian Rock and Roll acts on Friday 30 March 2018 between the hours of 12:00pm to 11.00pm, and ‘Good Saturday’, an all-ages community focused event that aims to promote local food, music and craft beer, including a live music stage and food/retail stalls on Saturday 31 March 2018 between the hours of 11:00am to 11:00pm. The erection of the stage, stalls and associated works will include a temporary full-road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and Buckley Lane from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018.
It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary road closure of the subject section of Railway Parade from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018 subject to complying with the following conditions; apply to the RMS for consent to close the subject road, subject to the event being advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval, a Road Occupancy License be obtained from the Transport Management Centre and advice of the proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities including emergency services. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The proposed temporary road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and Buckley Lane from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018, for the holding of the ‘Bad Friday’ and ‘Good Saturday’ events on Railway Parade, be APPROVED subject to the approval of the Development Application and the applicant complying with the following conditions:
a) A fee of $1,540.00 for the temporary road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;
b) A fee of $10,000.00 for the occupation of the road reserve for the use of two commercial special events is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;
c) The temporary full road closure be advertised by the applicant in the local newspaper providing 28 days notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;
d) A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;
e) 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 Controller’s certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;
f) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
g) Notice of the proposed event is forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, State Transit Authority, NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Ambulance Services;
h) Advance notifications signs advising of the proposed road closure and traffic diversions to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;
i) 'No Parking – Special Event' signs be affixed on both sides of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Marrickville Road and Sydenham Road on the afternoon of the day prior to the event date;
j) A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;
k) All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least two (2) weeks prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;
l) 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 (and carry appropriate certificates), 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; and
m) The applicant ensures hostile vehicle/errant vehicle mitigation measures at entry points and use concrete barricades.
2. The applicant be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for advertising the event and implementation of the road closure are to be borne by the applicant; and
3. Future event locations be submitted to the Traffic Engineering Section for consideration prior to a formal application being lodged with Council.
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BACKGROUND
A Development Application has been received to use Railway Parade, Marrickville and hold two commercial special events known as ‘Bad Friday’, an 18+ music event showcasing upcoming Australian Rock and Roll acts on Friday 30 March 2018 between the hours of 12:00pm to 11.00pm, and ‘Good Saturday’, an all-ages community focused event that aims to promote local food, music and craft beer, including a live music stage and food/retail stalls on Saturday 31 March 2018 between the hours of 11:00am to 11:00pm.
The erection of the stage, stalls and associated works will include a temporary full-road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and Buckley Lane from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018.
The ‘Bad Friday’ is an 18+ music event which targets 18 – 35yrs old citizens of Sydney’s Inner West showcasing upcoming Australian Rock & Roll acts, alongside local cultural & culinary delights. This will be the 7th instalment of the event, and the second time based in Railway Parade, having outgrown its previous home of Vic on the Park which is located on the corner of Addison Road and Enmore Road, Marrickville.
The ‘Good Saturday’ event is an all-ages community focused event. The concept is in keeping with supporting local businesses and artists which is very similar to the Beer Footy and Food Festivals. This will be the 1st year running for the event and proposes to run over two separate sessions. The day session will run from 11:00am to 4:30pm and will encourage families to attend and enjoy an array of great local food and local craft beer. Live music will be provided throughout the day for the family orientated event. The night session will run from 6:00pm to 11:00pm and will be an 18+ event with again an array of great local food and local craft beer and live music.
These two events will aim to attract approximately 5,000 visitors to the area each day, with the events differing in focus & target demographics.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OFFICER COMMENTS
Site location & road network
Street Name |
Railway Parade |
Section |
Between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road |
Carriageway Width (m) |
10.0 |
Carriageway Type |
Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes. |
Classification |
Local |
85th Percentile Speed (km/h) |
– |
Vehicles Per Day (vpd) |
– |
Reported Crash History (July 2012 - June 2017) |
1 crash (Rum Code: 49). Crash resulted in a tow-away. |
Heavy Vehicle Volume (%) |
– |
Parking Arrangements |
Northern side of the road consists of ‘2P 8.30am-6pm Mon Fri’ parallel-to-kerb parking. Southern side of the road consists of sections of ‘4P 8.30am-6pm Mon Fri’ 90 degree angle parking and unrestricted 90 angle parking. |
Site locality map
Railway Parade at its intersection with Sydenham Road
Railway Parade at its intersection with Sydenham Road
The temporary road closure of Railway Parade is required from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018 to undertake the set-up/pack-down of the stage, stalls and all other associated works prior and after the events, before the road can be reopened to traffic.
The applicant advised that traffic controllers and barricades will be located on Railway Parade at Buckley Lane and at Sydenham Road. In addition, traffic controllers will be assisting pedestrians at the intersection of Railway Parade and Gleeson Avenue near Sydenham Railway Station and at the intersection of Railway Parade and Sydenham Road near the entry to the event. Pedestrian access and egress to the event attendees will be via Sydenham Road and Railway Parade intersection (refer to the attached traffic control plans). Event attendees will not be able to enter Railway Parade from Marrickville Road or Buckley Lane, except for an emergency.
A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event. The event has engaged the services of St Johns Ambulance who will be on-site for the duration of the event. Special Event advance notice signs will be strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event to alert motorists of the proposed closures. In addition, 'No Parking - Special Event' signs will be affixed over all existing parking signs within the area of the event on the afternoon of the day prior to the event date.
Impacts on Parking and Vehicular access
The proposed road closure will have an impact on approximately 90 on-street car parking spaces along both sides of Railway Road during the event, where this parking demand will need to be transferred to the parking spaces in nearby streets. It is envisaged that parking utilisation of Railway Road and surrounding streets of Sydenham Railway Station are not as highly utilised on weekends, due to the significant number of commercial properties within the precinct. Given that the available on-street parking impacted in Railway Parade is significant, there are still available parking opportunities on the eastern side of the railway station for commuter parking in Burrows Avenue, Bolton Street and Hogan Avenue (approximately 120 unrestricted on-street parking spaces) for Easter Long Weekend activities within the Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park.
All business properties on Railway Parade will be restricted to access parking during the event for that weekend. It is envisaged that majority of these properties will not be operating over the course of the Easter Long Weekend, similar to previous years. However, access through the rear of these properties in Buckley Lane will still be retained during that weekend. All adjoining residential and commercial properties will need to be notified in writing of the proposed event and any impacts on parking and access to their properties by the applicant two weeks prior to the event. This includes the temporary removal of on-street parking spaces in Railway Parade during the event.
Impacts on traffic
The subject section of Railway Parade carries a low volume of traffic and therefore the diverted traffic will have no major impacts on surrounding road network. The events will be held on Friday and Saturday during the Easter Public Holiday Long Weekend when lower than weekday traffic volumes are expected.
Public Transport
The subject site has access to public transport services, with Sydenham Railway Station being located within a 100 metre radius from the site and bus routes (Route M30, 418, 425) operating along Marrickville Road, Railway Parade and Gleeson Avenue.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The proposed full-road closure of the events is currently advertised in the local papers for a period of 28 days. The advertising period commenced on 27 February 2018 and will conclude on 26 March 2018. A Traffic Management Plan is to be submitted to the RMS for consideration and approval and a Road Occupancy License application is to be submitted to the Transport Management Centre.
The event organiser will need to notify all affected residents and businesses in writing of the proposed temporary road closure at least two weeks prior to the event and make reasonable provision for residents and businesses, where possible.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary road closure of the subject section of Railway Parade from 7:00pm Thursday 29 March 2018 to 12:00pm Sunday 1 April 2018 subject to complying with the following conditions; apply to the RMS for consent to close the subject road, subject to the event being advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval, a Road Occupancy License be obtained from the Transport Management Centre and advice of the proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities including emergency services.
Site Plans – Railway Parade, Marrickville
Pedestrian Management Plans & Traffic Control Plans
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day DAWN SERVICE 2018 on Wednesday, 25th April 2018, Inner West Council is organising an event at the Loyalty Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and 9:30am |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the road closure application for the ‘ANZAC Day Dawn Service’ on Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Wednesday, 25th April 2018 between 2.30am and 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:
a) That an unencumbered passage minimum 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain;
b) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;
c) That the organiser be advised to arrange accredited traffic controllers to manage the road closure;
d) That 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.
e) The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;
f) That the supported Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be implemented at the applicant’s expense;
g) That Fire and Rescue NSW (Balmain) be notified of the intended closure by the applicant;
h) That 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; and
iii. ‘Detour’ (T5-1) signs.
i) All traffic controllers must hold RMS certification;
j) That 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 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997;
k) That all advertising of the event must encourage the use of Public Transport;
l) That STA buses terminate all services either at Grove Street or in Mullens Street;
m) That three parking spaces on the northern side of Grove Street (even numbered side, No. 22, 24, 26A) near Deloitte Avenue be temporarily converted to a ‘Bus Zone’ and affected residents notified;
n) That NSW Police be requested to provide traffic control in Darling Street at Rowntree Street/Montague Street to restrict bus/truck access into Darling Street, east of Rowntree Street;
o) That Council’s Maintenance Services Manager must be notified of the clean-up arrangements;
p) 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;
q) That concrete barriers and/or heavy vehicles be used to protect against any possible errant vehicles;
r) That the applicant be advised of the Committee’s recommendation; and
s) That Fire and Rescue NSW (Balmain) be notified of the intended closure by the applicant.
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BACKGROUND
In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2018, Council is organising an event at the Loyalty Square memorial, Balmain.
The details of the event are as follows:
Day: Wednesday, 25th April 2018
Commemorative Service: 6.00am – 7.00am
Venue: Loyalty Square, Balmain (outside Woolworths)
Procession: There will be no march down Darling Street for 2018
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street/Beattie Street and Curtis Road (approximately 260m) between 2.30am and 9.30am. This road closure will prevent all traffic travelling through this closed section and also will prevent any additional on-street parking on both sides of the subject section of Darling Street.
It should be noted that although the land uses in this area are predominantly retail/commercial, there are a number of residential properties in this section of Darling Street.
The Traffic Management Plan prepared for the event is attached.
All businesses/residents in the affected area will be advised to avoid parking in the subject section of Darling Street.
Based on the discussions held with the STA representative, buses would need to terminate at Darling Street/Rowntree Street/Montague Street intersection as Curtis Road is not suitable for bus movements. To maintain transport services between East Balmain and Balmain, Council will organise two shuttle bus services running between Balmain East and Darling Street/Rowntree Street/Montague Street. The shuttle bus service routes are shown on the following map.
The STA representative will post notifications at all bus stops on Darling Street between Beattie Street and Balmain East wharf to advise passengers to use Council’s community buses on the morning of 25th April 2018. All other eastbound and westbound traffic will need to use Curtis Road or Palmer Street to access Balmain East.
The STA representative has also requested the temporary expansion of the bus turning area at Grove Street to accommodate additional buses. Therefore, it is proposed to temporarily remove three parking spaces on the northern side even numbered side (No. 22, 24, 26A) of Grove Street near Deloitte Avenue, Birchgrove. Affected residents will be notified.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The proposed temporary full-road closure has been advertised in the local newspaper for a period of 28 days. No comments were received.
Council’s Community Events Coordinator will organise a notification letter outlining the closure of Darling Street (Mort Street/ Beattie Street-Curtis Road) to all affected properties and the emergency services, including Balmain Hospital of the temporary road closure.
The road closures and alternate public transport options will be advertised on Council’s website and in local newspapers.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the proposed temporary closure of Darling Street (Mort Street and Curtis Road) between 2:30am and 9:30am be approved, in order to facilitate the ANZAC Day DAWN SERVICE 2018 scheduled for Wednesday 25th April 2018.
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TMP - Darling Street (Beattie Street-Curtis Rd) ANZAC Day Dawn Service |
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Route EW14 (Thames Street & Curtis Road, Balmain) and Route NS08 (Mackenzie Street, Leichhardt) - Bicycle Facilities (Balmain & Leichhardt Wards / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY This report details an upgrade to bicycle facilities along Route EW14 (Thames Street & Curtis Road, Balmain) and Route NS08 (Mackenzie Street, Leichhardt)
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The proposed bicycle facilities along Route EW14 (Thames Street & Curtis Road, Balmain) as detailed in Attachment 1 and 2 be supported; and
2. The proposed bicycle facilities along Route NS08 (Mackenzie Street, Leichhardt) as detailed in Attachment 3 be supported.
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BACKGROUND
Council’s Leichhardt Bike Plan 2016 includes upgrading bicycle facilities along Route EW14 (Thames Street & Curtis Road, Balmain) and Route NS08 (Mackenzie Street, Leichhardt).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
This project has been funded in Council’s 2017-18 Cycleway Projects budget.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
The proposal is detailed in Attachments 1-3 which were prepared with reference to the recommended treatments proposed in Council’s adopted Leichhardt Bike Plan 2016 for both EW14 and NS08. The key details of the proposal are as follows:
Route EW14 (Attachments 1-2)
· mixed traffic lanes (both directions) on Curtis Road between Macquarie Street and Darling Street
· mixed traffic lanes (both directions) on Thames Street between Curtis Road and Trouton Street
Route NS08 (Attachments 3)
· mixed traffic lanes (both directions) on Mackenzie Street between Leichhardt Street/Styles Street and Stanley Street (note that Mackenzie Street between Stanley Street and Moore Street has an existing mixed traffic bicycle facility)
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Consultation has not been undertaken as the proposal does not result in any loss of parking or change in traffic conditions.
CONCLUSION
Nil.
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Curtis Road - Bicycle Logo Installation |
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Thames Street - Bicycle Logo Installation |
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Mackenzie Street - Bicycle Logo Installation |
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Esk Lane, Marrickville - Implement 'No Stopping' (Marrickville Electorate/MarrickvilleWard/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Project Officer
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has received representations from a resident, proposing the implementation a section of ‘No Stopping’ in Esk Street at Frede Lane, Marrickville in order to improve safety and access at that intersection. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT a proposal to convert a 10m section of ‘unrestricted’ parking to ‘No Parking’ on the western side of Esk Lane where it intersects with Frede Lane be APPROVED.
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BACKGROUND
Following a request from a resident to improve access for vehicles at the intersection of Esk Street and Frede Lane, Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ in a section of Esk Lane as follows;
· ‘No Parking’ for a length of 10m on the western side of Esk Lane at the intersection with Frede Lane.
Implementation of the ‘No Stopping’ in Esk Lane at Frede Lane will ensure vehicles, including service vehicles can manoeuvre around the corners at the intersection of Esk Street and Frede Lane.
The subject section of Esk Street is 4.8m wide and Frede Lane is 4.8m wide. Given the narrowness of the road way on each leg of the intersection, it is important for access and safety that there is a section of ‘No Stopping’ in Esk Street (western side) immediately north of Frede Lane.
The proposal is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Existing and Proposed restrictions in Esk Street and Frede Lane
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost for the supply and installation of the signposting can be funded from Council's operational budget for signs and line marking.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
On 23 January, letters were hand delivered to affected residents of Grove Street and Esk Street. Owners, where relevant, were sent a letter via the post. The closing date for comments was 14 February. In total twenty seven (27) letters were sent. There were no replies received either in support of, or objecting to, the proposal.
CONCLUSION
Council has received complaints from a resident of Esk Street that sight distance and manoeuverability is affected by the parking of vehicles in Esk Lane at Frede Lane. In order to allow for safe and unencumbered vehicle movement at the intersection, Council is proposing to implement a section of 10m ‘No Stopping’ in Esk Lane at Frede Lane.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Cambridge Street, Stanmore - Implement Permit Parking (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Project Officer
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council is proposing to install permit parking in a small section of Cambridge Street between the shops and the Newington Early Learning Centre. Providing permit parking in this section will provide a balance of parking types for the area and afford additional opportunities for residents to park in an area of high parking demand during the day and evening. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT a proposal to convert ‘Unrestricted’ parking to ‘2P 8am-10pm Monday to Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M8’ between property No.135 Cambridge Street and property No.145 Cambridge Street, Stanmore be SUPPORTED.
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BACKGROUND
Council has received a request from a resident in Cambridge Street, Stanmore to consider implementing permit parking in the section of Cambridge Street between property No.135 and No.145 Cambridge Street. This section of Cambridge Street is sandwiched between the Stanmore shops and the Newington Early Learning Centre at No.133 Cambridge Street. There is a high demand for commuter parking and for parking associated with the activities at the school premises.
There is short term parking directly opposite the proposed permit parking and to the west of the proposed permit parking towards Holt Street. There is ‘unrestricted’ parking along the rest of the length of Cambridge Street to the east, and in nearby Holt Street. It is considered that providing permit parking in this section will provide a balance of parking types for the area and afford additional opportunities for residents to park in an area of high parking
The proposal is illustrated in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Map showing proposed conversion of ‘Unrestricted’ parking to 2P 8am-10pm Monday to Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M8
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost for the supply and installation of the signposting can be funded from Council's operational budget.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Letters were sent to the owners and occupiers of five (5) affected residences. Only one (1) submission was received. That submission was from the proponent who expressed concerns that if all those residents living in the subject properties were eligible for permits there would not be sufficient space in the proposed section of permit parking for all those vehicles. Following clarification and discussions with Council Officers the proponent agreed that the proposal would address their parking concerns and they agreed that it was a suitable outcome for them.
CONCLUSION
The implementation of permit parking between property No.135 and property No.145 Cambridge Street will provide additional parking opportunities for residents of those subject dwellings in an area where there is a high demand on parking from commuters and users of the Newington early learning Centre at No.133 Cambridge Street.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Whites Creek Lane, Leichhardt (Leichhardt Ward, Balmain Electorate, Leichhardt LAC)
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has received a request to improve access to Whites Creek Lane to allow delivery vehicles to access the warehouse at the rear of Nos.21-35 John Street, Leichhardt. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT a 15m ‘No Stopping’ zone be provided on the western side of Whites Creek Lane, opposite the Unnamed Laneway between Alfred Street and Whites Creek Lane. |
BACKGROUND
Council has received concerns from a business regarding obstructed traffic flow/manoeuvring space at the intersection of Whites Creek Lane and the Unnamed Laneway located between Alfred Street and Whites Creek Lane (along the side boundaries of Nos. 40 & 42 Alfred Street).
The business is located fronting John Street, Leichhardt although has access to its warehouse via Whites Creek Lane. Due to the level difference between John Street and Whites Creek Lane, access to this warehouse is not possible via John Street. It should be noted that this section of Whites Creek Lane can only be accessed via the unnamed laneway linking Alfred Street to Whites Creek Lane. The intersections of Whites Creek Lane with Styles Street, Hill Street and the path under Booth Street are all closed to vehicular traffic.
When vehicles park on the western side of Whites Creek Lane, opposite the Unnamed Laneway, the carriageway width is significantly reduced and this subsequently obstructs medium rigid vehicle access.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
In order to improve manoeuvrability at this intersection, it is proposed to signpost a 15m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of Whites Creek Lane, opposite the Unnamed Laneway between Alfred Street and Whites Creek Lane as shown on the following aerial photograph.
This proposal will improve medium rigid vehicle access and general access for resident vehicles accessing rear off-street parking facilities by reducing conflict at the intersection.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the above proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (10 properties) in Alfred Street and John Street. Leichhardt
No responses were received.
CONCLUSION
Nil.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Douglas Lane, Stanmore, Install 'No Parking' at rear of 31 Temple Street (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Project Officer
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has received representations from a resident regarding obstructed access to their off-street parking because of parked vehicles in Douglas Lane at the rear of 31 Temple Street. It is recommended that a 7m section of ‘No Parking’ zone at the rear of 31 Temple Street be installed to allow for access to off-street parking for a resident of Douglas Street.. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT conversion of a 7m section of ‘unrestricted’ parking in Douglas Lane, at the rear of 31 Temple Street, Stanmore to ‘No Parking, be APPROVED. |
BACKGROUND
Council is proposing to convert ‘unrestricted’ parking to ‘No Parking’ in Douglas Lane at the rear of 31 Temple Street, Stanmore opposite to the rear of 56 Douglas Street, Stanmore.
A request was received to have a section of ‘No Parking’ in Douglas Lane ( opposite the rear of 56 Douglas Street) to allow access to an off-street parking space. Council Officers attended the site and investigated the matter. It was found that the width of the laneway is 4.8 meters. Council’s Laneway Guidelines (Dec 2015) indicate that a laneway of a width of less than 5.1m is not suitable to allow for parking.
Given that the primary function of the laneway is to provide access for service vehicles and off-street parking, it is recommended to change the ‘unrestricted’ parking opposite the driveway to ‘No Parking’ for a section of 7m to allow access to off-street parking.
The proposal is shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Proposed restrictions in Douglas Lane at rear of 31 Temple Street opposite rear of 56 Douglas Street, Stanmore
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost for the supply and installation of the signposting can be funded from Council's operational budget for signs and line marking.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
On 18 January, letters were hand delivered to affected residents of Temple Street and Douglas Street. Owners, where relevant, were sent a letter via the post. The closing date for comments was 14 February. In total eleven (11) letters were sent. There were no replies received either in support of, or objecting to, the proposal.
CONCLUSION
Council has received representation from a resident of Douglas Street that they are being obstructed from entering and exiting their off street parking because of parked vehicles in the laneway. The installation of ‘No Parking’ at the rear of 31 Temple Street will allow for access to off-street parking for a resident of Douglas Street.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Morton Street, Lilyfied - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)
Prepared By: David Yu - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
SUMMARY Council has received concerns regarding blocked vehicular access to the driveway of No. 3 and No. 5 Morton Street, Lilyfield due to vehicles over-hanging the driveway. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT a 14.2m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Morton Street, across the driveways of No. 3 and No. 5 Morton Street, Lilyfield and including the 3.5m of kerb space in between the driveways. |
BACKGROUND
Concerns have been raised regarding blocked vehicular access to the driveways of No. 3 and No. 5 Morton Street, Lilyfield because of vehicles over-hanging the driveways.
Vehicles currently park along the existing kerb space between the driveways of No. 3 and No. 5 Morton Street, this kerb space is approximately 3.5m in length, which is insufficient to accommodate a standard vehicle without impeding driveway access to No. 3 or No. 5 Morton Street.
Driveway clearance lines have been provided for both properties but have not been effective in preventing illegal parking.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of signposting will be funded from Council’s operational budget.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
In order to prevent vehicles impeding driveway access it is proposed to install 14.2m of ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Morton Street. This ‘No Parking’ zone includes 3.5m of kerb space and both driveways of No.3 and No. 5 Morton Street.
Note that the proposal will not result in any loss of car paking spaces as shown in the following proposal plan.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the above proposal was mailed out to the affected properties (13 properties) in Morton Street, Lilyfield. Responses were received from two (2) properties, which objected to the proposal.
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Residents’ Response: |
Officer’s Comment: |
I agree that the space between the driveways of No. 3 and No. 5 is too narrow for parking. However, I do not support the installation of no parking signs. Signs are an eyesore and not necessarily effective. There are already signs in the street restricting parking during sporting fixtures. These do not stop the street being parked out during fixtures as the restrictions are not policed. I do support alternative no parking methods being utilised such as the painting of no parking or hatching on the road between the driveways. |
The ‘No Parking’ restrictions are regulatory signs that can be enforced by Council parking rangers.
With the exception of driveway line-markings, Council generally does not support other types pavement markings for the purpose of preventing driveway accessibility issues, such as ‘No Parking’ or hatching as it requires ongoing maintenance and cannot be enforced.
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There is sufficient space for motorcycle parking. There are several motorcycles parked on the street at any given time. A 'no parking' zone is a net loss of public parking space to the street. |
The residents that have requested the proposed ‘No Parking’ restrictions have stated that they are not in support of motorcycle parking in front of their property. |
CONCLUSION
In order to prevent blocked vehicular access to the driveways of No.3 and No. 5 Morton Street, Lilyfield, it is recommended that a 14.2m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Morton Street, across the driveways of No. 3 and No. 5 Morton Street, Lilyfield including the 3.5m of kerb space in between the driveways.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt - Resident Parking Scheme (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)
Prepared By: David Yu - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
SUMMARY Council has received correspondence from a number of residents of Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, requesting the extension of Area L1 Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) restrictions into their streets to deter commuter/long stay parking.
This report provides the results of a resident parking scheme investigation in Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The proposed Resident Parking Scheme in Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street not be supported at the present time due to less than 50% support received from the consulted residents; and
2. The matter be reviewed following the completion of construction works around the scheme area. |
BACKGROUND
A number of residents from Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt requested the implementation of a resident parking scheme in their street. Consequently, parking occupancy surveys were undertaken in the above mentioned streets in accordance with Council’s Resident Parking Scheme Policy that indicated high parking occupancy levels (equal to or over 85%) in the street.
Parking occupancy surveys were undertaken in all six streets in 2017 on a typical Tuesday and Wednesday in both an AM and PM period. These surveys indicated high parking occupancy levels of over 85%.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
A Resident Parking proposal was prepared for the installation of ‘2P 8am-10pm, Permit Holders Excepted, Area L1’ restrictions into the following locations:
· Both sides of Elswick Street between Marion Street and Parramatta Road.
· Both sides of Albert Street between Flood Street and Elswick Street.
· Both sides of National Street between Myrtle Street and Parramatta Road.
· Both sides of Seale Street between Ivory Lane and Elswick Street.
· Both sides of Myrtle Street between Flood Street and Elswick Street.
As shown on the following map.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the above parking proposal options was mailed out to the affected properties (304 properties) in Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. This is indicated on the following plan.
The table below shows some of the comments raised by the residents.
Comments from residents objecting to the proposal
Residents’ Comments |
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We feel that restrictions should only be from Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Parking has eased considerably over the last few weeks. Council should wait a few months until the construction in George Street is complete before starting this process. Until that is finished no one really knows what the permanent parking situation will be and it would be a real shame to implement a permanent solution now for what may turn out to be a temporary problem. |
At this stage, it is proposed that the Resident Parking Scheme in Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt not be supported at the present time due to less than 50% support received from the consulted residents. Future investigations for a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) will be considered after the main construction works in George Street are fully completed. |
Parking is actually easing somewhat during the day as buildings are being completed and construction worker vehicles are going elsewhere. Yes, it would be beneficial for me to have restricted parking. However, I believe in a "wait and see" approach. Once parking restrictions are in place then it is very difficult to retract them.
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Council should mark parking spaces on the road. Too many people park in a space that would clearly allow two cars to park. |
Currently Councils limited line marking
budget has been prioritised to upgrade safety-related line marking around
schools and to maintain existing assets (Give-way, stop-control
line-marking).
It should be noted that bay markings do not necessarily provide an increase in parking capacity. If the parking bays are to be line marked, the standard parking bay length needs to be used. It is often feasible to accommodate a greater number of small and medium size vehicles without line marking. |
The un-named lane between National and Flood Street and Ivory Lane also need parking restriction signs, especially if the restricted signs proceed in the surrounding streets, as it will push more parked cars into the lanes. There is already an issue with cars parking too close or across our garage making it difficult to access and at times impossible to gain access. Also why are those of us that use our garages not eligible for a parking permit? What will residents do when we are unable to get into our garage? |
Raised concerns in regards to driveway accessibility issues in the unnamed lane and Ivory Lane have been listed for a separate investigation. If issues require additional investigation, a separate item will be prepared as part of a future Local Traffic Committee Agenda.
In many areas of Leichhardt there is a strong demand for parking spaces. The aim of Council’s parking scheme is to fairly allocate the available parking spaces amongst our community. Unfortunately, Council has to restrict the number of permits allocated due to the limited number of parking spaces caused by a high proportion and reliance of car ownership. Therefore, Council policy considers off-street parking in the permit eligibility criteria. |
Biggest issue is that we lose approximately 20 car spaces just on and off Albert street alone due to the no stopping signs that is proposed. Also, I have one car port but I can never access it due to the panel beaters parking illegally on Easter Street. If you want to fix the Albert street congestion problem, you must fix the Easter Street illegal parking first. |
10m ‘No Stopping’ zones must be installed at all intersections (as per NSW Road Rules) with the installation of the proposed 2P restrictions. The ‘No Stopping’ zones provide improved safety for pedestrians and drivers. It should also be noted that the 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones are enforceable even without signage.
Council parking rangers are aware of the illegal parking issues in Easter Street and will continue to enforce restrictions in the street. The police have also been notified regarding the parking issues. |
I do not support a scheme that does not give equal access to the street for all residents, irrespective of number of off street parking spaces available etc. It is also not clear from the info provided who is eligible for a visitor parking permit? |
One visitor parking permit per eligible property will be issued, in addition to resident parking permits, as part of a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS).
Properties are not eligible if it is a multi-unit dwelling and the strata subdivision of residential flat building was approved after January 2001, as off-street parking should be provided in accordance with Council’s parking DCP. |
I am unable to use my garage as it is on the bend in Elswick Lane and it is too dangerous. There are no sight lines when cars, removal vans, utes and garbage trucks travel around the corner. I have previously requested council to install a safety mirror on this bend but this has not happened. In summary, I do not agree with the introduction of parking restrictions on any of these streets. |
The raised concern in regards to sight visibility issues in Elswick Lane will be separately investigated.
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Consideration to be given to a traffic calming device in Elswick Street, near the intersection of Myrtle Street and Reuss Street. Drivers speed along Elswick Street because of the straight alignment, wide carriageway and good vision. However at the above intersection I have witnessed many near misses and several accidents owing to the lack of sight distance. The existing Give Way signs are insufficient. I suggest Stop signs in Myrtle Street and Reuss Street together with an electronic speed notification board in Elswick Street as a minimum treatment. These should be considered as part of the overall Traffic Management Plan for the area. |
The raised concern in regards to speeding and sight visibility issues in Elswick Street will be separately investigated.
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The safety issue is that cars park on the footpath. This has resulted in blocking pedestrian traffic along the footpath on both sides, which results pedestrians being forced to walk on the road. Cars continue to speed along Myrtle street from Flood street but the street rapidly narrows from No. 16 to Elswick Street and forms a choke point with cars parked on both sides. Cars block driveways on both sides of Myrtle Street and there is reduced vision while pulling out of driveways. I would support the 2 hour resident parking on the right hand side of Myrtle Street coming from Elswick Street to Ivory Street/Lane. |
The raised concerns in regards to vehicle and pedestrian accessibility issues in Myrtle Street have been listed for a separate investigation. If issues require additional investigation, a separate item will be prepared as part of a future Local Traffic Committee Agenda. |
Consultation survey results are summarised as follows:
Elswick, Leichhardt
Number of properties - 126
Number of properties responded - 45
Number of properties supported - 34
Overall Response Rate - 36%
Overall Support Rate - 27%
Albert Street, Leichhardt
Number of properties - 74
Number of properties responded - 43
Number of properties supported - 30
Overall Response Rate - 58%
Overall Support Rate - 41%
National Street, Leichhardt
Number of properties - 38
Number of properties responded - 23
Number of properties supported - 13
Overall Response Rate - 61%
Overall Support Rate - 34%
Seale Street, Leichhardt
Number of properties - 23
Number of properties responded - 13
Number of properties supported - 10
Overall Response Rate - 57%
Overall Support Rate - 44%
Myrtle Street, Leichhardt
Number of properties - 43
Number of properties responded - 23
Number of properties supported - 15
Overall Response Rate - 54%
Overall Support Rate - 35%
Overall Support
Number of properties - 304
Number of properties responded - 147
Number of properties supported - 102
Overall Response Rate - 48%
Overall Support Rate - 34%
According to Council’s Resident Parking Policy, a minimum of 50% support based on all properties in the subject section of the street is required to consider the proposal favourably.
CONCLUSION
Based on the above results, the proposed Resident Parking Scheme in Elswick Street, Albert Street, National Street, Seale Street and Myrtle Street, Leichhardt not be supported at the present time due to less than 50% support received from the consulted residents.
It is recommended that the matter be reviewed following the completion of construction works around the scheme area. There were a number of residents that expressed that the investigation be deferred until the construction works in the area are completed.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Kensington Lane, Summer Hill - Request For 'No Parking' Restrictions
(LEICHHARDT WARD/SUMMER HILL ELECTORATE ASHFIELD LAC)
Prepared By: Anca Eriksson - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has received a request to assist with access for delivery trucks which service 84-90 Parramatta Road via Kensington Lane. Currently, trucks attempting to manoeuvre around the bend in Kensington Lane are having difficulties due the vehicles being parked on or in close proximity to the bend. Council Officers have been advised that occasionally trucks are required to reverse back into Parramatta Road jeopardizing traffic safety in this area due the cars parked on or close to the bend.
It is recommended that this proposal be approved. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the installation of a 30 metre length ‘No Parking 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions in Kensington Lane, Summer Hill at the bend of the lane, be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the warehouse.
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BACKGROUND
An investigation was carried out to examine access through Kensington Lane for service and delivery vehicles accessing the loading dock area to the rear of the warehouse at 84-90 Parramatta Road, Summer Hill, particularly at the bend. Council is proposing timed ‘No parking’ restrictions on this bend during weekday business hours: 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri.
(Refer to the attached locality map and photographs).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation of ‘No parking’ signage is funded from Council’s operational budget for signs and line marking.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
Kensington Lane travels south from Parramatta Road and then bends to the east. The north-south section is approximately 4.8 metres in width and is approximately 50 metres in length.
The east-west section of Kensington Lane is 9.5 meters in width and is approximatively 50 metres in length and provides access to off-street parking facilities located to the rear of properties on Kensington Road and Liverpool Road. At present, there are no parking restrictions along the laneway and it was observed during a number of site inspections that on-street parking facilities were moderate utilised.
This proposal is considered a traffic safety matter. Vehicles parked close to the bend can obstruct the turning manoeuvre of traffic and access to the warehouse. Parking restrictions will remove any potential obstructions on the bend.
Parking in laneways
Council’s Laneway Parking Guidelines outline the measures to consider when the use of the laneway prohibits access to off-street parking and access through the laneway. Effectively managed laneways allow for adequate access while providing the maximum amount of on-street parking.
The Road Rules includes requirements which affect parking at intersections, driveways and also parking along laneways. Council’s preference is for residents to negotiate with each other to avoid implementing parking bans. Where problems occur, parking restrictions can be considered for individual laneways on a case-by-case basis. The guidelines provide consistency for assessing the need for parking controls.
The laneway access priorities below have been developed to help Council decide whether parking is permitted in a laneway and determine how much space is required for the most important uses. The priorities for the use of the available space in laneways are listed in the table below in order of priority.
Priority (Highest to Lowest) |
Description |
Emergency access |
Provide access according to Australian Standards |
Deliveries and waste collection services |
Maintain access for waste collection and delivery trucks where required |
Access to off-street parking |
Ensure adequate access to properties along the laneway to maximise use of existing off-street parking |
Accessible on-street parking |
Provide accessible parking spaces for people with a disability where appropriate and in accordance with the standards |
On-street parking |
Allow parking in laneways where appropriate access is maintained. Parking signs to be installed to manage access where needed. |
The laneway width is the most important factor for determining whether parking is feasible. For example, narrow laneways that provide the only access route for emergency vehicles or waste service trucks must have enough space to maintain access for these vehicles.
For parking to be allowed in a narrow laneway, the Australian Standards require that parallel parking spaces be at least 2.1 metres wide and NSW Road Rules requires that at least 3 metres must be available between a parked car and the kerb or edge of the laneway to allow moving vehicles to pass safely. Therefore, laneway widths that are less than 5.1 metres wide are too narrow to allow parking as any parked vehicle would prevent traffic from using the laneway.
When vehicles are parked in narrow laneways near street intersections, sharp bends or driveways, there needs to be enough space for vehicles to turn. The guidelines allow for signs which ban parking to be considered next to driveways and at entries to laneways to ensure that vehicles are able to safely turn. This includes an assessment of the minimum amount of space needed for vehicles to turn in and out of a driveway. The figure below shows an example of where ‘No Parking’ signs would be considered to allow a car to do a three-point turn into a laneway with parking banned on one-side of a laneway less than 6 metres wide.
As a general principle, these guidelines would restrict parking across the driveway access and also on the opposite side of the laneway to maintain vehicle access to properties. Parked vehicles which encroach into the ‘No Parking’ area are likely to obstruct vehicle access into and out of properties.
It should be noted that laneways were generally built to provide service for properties and access into off-street parking facilities therefore restricting parking in this laneway will help achieve this goal.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A notification letter was delivered to properties on Liverpool Road and Kensington Road regarding the proposal to install approx. 30 metre length ‘No Parking’ in Kensington Lane. The reason for this proposal is to provide clear vehicular access to the loading facility for the warehouse located at 84-90 Parramatta Road.
Resident survey findings
Council has written to residents of Liverpool Road and Kensington Road inviting comments. Two (2) submissions were received, of which one was supporting and one was objecting to the implementation of parking restrictions. The objector stated in his letter that he and his family owns three (3) vehicles, they have off street parking for two vehicles to the front of their residence in Kensington Road but with insufficient room to park their third vehicle, their son parks in the rear lane. He stated that he and his wife had planned to put a double garage to the rear of their property at 89 Kensington Road. However during the development of the site at 84-90 Parramatta Road, he said, they found that the builders had built a large storm water inlet into their curb. He claimed also that this storm water inlet prevents him from building a double garage with double driveway layback access. He finds “outrageous that no consideration was taken, at the time of the design and development stage” and he stated that “it is most unfair that local residents have to pay the price of a large company not doing sufficient research into their logistical requirements prior to construction”.
It should be noted that an application by the resident for a double garage was submitted after construction of the storm water inlet pit. This original application was not approved because it conflicted with the storm inlet pit. Council approved a subsequent application for a double garage with a single opening in September 2016.
CONCLUSION
Following an investigation into parking habits in Kensington Lane it was found that a vehicle was parked on the bend & restricting access to the loading bay for the site at 84-90 Parramatta Road. Therefore, in order to provide clear vehicular access to delivery trucks, it is recommended that a 30 metre length of ‘No Parking 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions in Kensington Lane, Summer Hill be approved.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: MaCaulay Lane, Stanmore - Implement 'No Parking' rear of 111 Corunna Road (Newtown Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Newtown LAC)
Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Project Officer
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has received representation from a resident proposing to convert a section of ‘unrestricted’ parking at the rear of 111 Corunna Road to ‘No Parking’, to allow for access to an off-street parking space. The proposal was distributed to affected owners/occupiers and revised after feedback. All affected owners/occupiers have been advised of the revision and invited to comment, either before or at the Local Traffic Committee meeting or subsequent Council meeting. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposal to convert a 7m section of ‘unrestricted’ parking to ‘No Parking’ at the rear of 111 Corunna Road opposite the rear of 112 Macaulay Road to allow access and egress for off-street parking be APPROVED
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BACKGROUND
Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Macaulay Lane at the rear of 111 Corunna Road, (opposite the rear of 112 Macaulay Road). The proposal is illustrated in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Revised Proposal to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions at rear of 111 Corunna Road
The proposal in Figure 1 represents a revision from the initial proposal, following feedback from the proponent. . The proponent has suggested that the revised placement of the proposed ‘No Parking’ will facilitate the movement of vehicles in and out of the entrance to the off-street parking. The revised proposal entails shifting the section of ‘No Parking’ east from the initially proposed location as illustrated below in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Initial proposed restrictions in Macaulay Lane at rear of 111 Corunna Road opposite rear of 112 Macaulay Road, Stanmore
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost for the supply and installation of the signposting can be funded from Council's operational budget for signs and line marking.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Letters were sent to the owners and occupiers of five (5) affected residences. Only one (1) submission was received. That submission was from the proponent and suggested a revision to ensure the vehicles could have access/egress from the garage of the subject property. There were no objections received to the proposal.
CONCLUSION
In order to ensure access to off-street parking for the proponent who is a resident of Macaulay Road, Council is proposing to convert existing ‘unrestricted’ parking at the rear of 111 Corunna Road to ‘No Parking’. All affected owners/occupiers have been advised of the revised proposal and the methods for feedback including details about making representations via Local traffic Committee and Council meeting. It is recommended that the revised proposal to install a 7m length of ‘No Parking’ at the rear of 111 Corunna Road, Stanmore be approved.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Sydenham Green Skate Park, Sydenham – Proposed Timed Angle Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY The recently constructed Sydenham Green Skate Park in Sydenham includes a section of 90 degree angle car parking bays for visitors to use the skate park and other nearby facilities within Sydenham Green.
It is recommended that two ‘Mobility Parking’ 90 degree angle parking bays and seventeen ‘2P 8am–6pm’ 90 degree angle parking bays be implemented to ensure more equitable use of the car parking area. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the installation of two (2) ‘Mobility Parking’ 90 degree angle parking bays and seventeen (17) ‘2P 8am–6pm’ 90 degree angle parking bays within the car park of Sydenham Green Skate Park, Sydenham be APPROVED in order to ensure more equitable use of the car parking area.
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BACKGROUND
Council has recently constructed Sydenham Green Skate Park in Sydenham. Council is seeking to create daytime timed parking in the car park of Sydenham Green Skate Park, Sydenham which is accessible via Railway Lane. The proposed car park consists of a total of 19 parking bays. The purpose of introducing timed parking within the car park is to ensure more equitable use for visitors to the skate park and other nearby facilities within Sydenham Green.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of the supply and installation of the signposting associated with the recommended ‘Mobility Parking’ and ‘2P 8am-6pm’ restrictions are approximately $1,500 and can be met from Council’s operating budget for signs and line marking.
OFFICER COMMENTS
The proposed car park to Sydenham Green Skate Park consists of a total of nineteen parking bays and is located on the north-eastern end of the skate park. Access to the car park is via Railway Lane, Sydenham. The purpose of introducing timed parking within the car park is to ensure more equitable use for visitors to the skate park and other nearby facilities within Sydenham Green.
Of the nineteen angle parking bays, it is proposed to introduce two full-time ‘Mobility Parking’ restricted parking bays and seventeen ‘2P 8am-6pm’ restricted parking bays.
Locality Map
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Nil.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that two ‘Mobility Parking’ 90 degree angle parking bays and seventeen ‘2P 8am–6pm’ 90 degree angle parking bays be implemented to ensure more equitable use of the car parking area.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All Electorates/ All LACs)
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services, Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services and Idris Hessam - Graduate Civil Engineer Traffic Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt with associated kerb ramp;
2. A 5.4m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.168 Beattie Street, Balmain;
3. A 11m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon- Sat' be installed in front of property no.22 Fisher Street, Petersham;
4. A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon- Sat' be installed in front of No.327-329 Trafalgar Street, Stanmore;
5. A 40m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon- Sat' be installed in front of No.313-319 Marrickville Road (Livingstone Road Frontage), Marrickville ; and
6. A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon- Sat' be installed in front of No.260-264 Wardell Road (Ewart Street frontage), Stanmore.
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BACKGROUND
This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
1 Installation of ‘Disabled Parking’ Restriction – No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt
Council Ref: DWS 4641947
The resident of No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt has requested the installation of a ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of the resident’s property.
A site investigation has revealed the property does have off street parking via the rear lane. However, there are a number of stairs to the off-street parking that the applicant is unable to access due to limited mobility.
The applicant does require the use of a wheelchair.
It is recommended that a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt with associated kerb ramp.
2 Installation of ‘Disabled Parking’ Restriction – No.168 Beattie Street, Balmain
Council Ref: DWS 4744489
The resident of No.168 Beattie Street, Balmain has requested the installation of a ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of the resident’s property.
A site investigation has revealed the property does not have off street parking.
The applicant does require the use of a wheelchair and the existing driveway adjacent to the property can be used for access to the footpath.
It is recommended that a 5.4m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.168 Beattie Street, Balmain.
3 Installation of ‘Works Zone’ Restriction – No.22 Fisher Street, Petersham
Council Ref: Merit 1425790
The subject property is located on northern side of Fisher Street, Petersham. The proposed ‘Works Zone’ will be 11 metres in length and located on the front of the property. 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.
At present, unrestricted parking is permitted on both sides of Fisher Street, Petersham. The parking spaces in the subject section of Petersham Street are highly utilised by local residents. 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.
4 Installation of ‘Works Zone’ Restriction – Nos.327-329 Trafalgar Street, Petersham
Council Ref: Merit 1425454
The subject property is located on southern side of Trafalgar Street, Petersham. The proposed ‘Works Zone’ will be 12 metres in length and located on the southern side of Trafalgar Street adjacent to the site. It will be required for a period of approximately six (6) months, to be utilised by construction vehicles during deliveries and loading and unloading activities.
At present, unrestricted parking is permitted on both sides of Trafalgar Street, Petersham The parking spaces in the subject section of Trafalgar Street are highly utilised by local residents. 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.
5 Installation of ‘Works Zone’ Restriction –Nos.313-319 Marrickville Road, Marrickville (Livingstone Road Frontage)
Council Ref: Merit 1419690
The subject property is located on the northern side of Marrickville Road, Marrickville. The proposed ‘Works Zone’ will be 40 metres in length and located on the eastern side of Livingstone Road 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.
At present, restricted parking [P-15min (M-F)] is permitted on the western side of Livingstone Road, Marrickville and unrestricted parking is permitted on the eastern side. The parking spaces in the subject section of Livingstone Road are highly utilised by local residents. 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.
6 Installation of ‘Works Zone’ Restriction – No.260-264 Wardell Road, Marrickville (Ewart Street, Frontage)
Council Ref: Merit 1423559
The subject development site is located on the southern side of Wardell Road, Marrickville. The proposed ‘Works Zone’ will be 12 metres in length and located on the northern side of Ewart Street adjacent to property Nos.260-264 Wardell Road, Marrickville. 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.
At present, unrestricted parking is permitted on both sides of Ewart Street. Marrickville.A night rider bus stop is currently located on the northern side of Ewart Street, Marrickville adjacent to the site which operates approximately between 11:30pm to 5:30 am. The parking spaces in the subject section of Ewart Street are highly utilised by local residents. 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.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Nil.
CONCLUSION
Nil.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Change Of Local Traffic Committee Meeting Date For April 2018 (All Wards/All Electorates/All LACs)
Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY The proposed scheduled date of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held in April is Tuesday, 3 April 2018. It is recommended that the proposed meeting date be deferred from Tuesday, 3 April 2018 to Tuesday, 10 April 2018. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted.
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BACKGROUND
To assist Committee members with forward planning without impact of the Easter Long Weekend break, the scheduled date of the Local Traffic Committee meeting for April 2018 is proposed to be deferred by one week.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OFFICER COMMENTS
Typically, all Local Traffic Committee meetings are scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month for 2018 (excluding January). This year, the Easter Long Weekend break falls on 30 March 2018 (Good Friday), 31 March 2018 (Easter Saturday), 1 April 2018 (Easter Sunday) and 2 April 2018 (Easter Monday). Therefore, to avoid any holiday breaks conflicting with the scheduled Local Traffic Committee meeting date on Tuesday, 3 April 2018 it is recommended that the proposed meeting date be deferred to Tuesday, 10 April 2018.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Nil.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the proposed Local Traffic Committee meeting date be deferred from Tuesday, 3 April 2018 to Tuesday, 10 April 2018.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Livingstone Road, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures For ‘Good Friday’ Processions On 30 March 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has been advised by the NSW Police that there will be a street procession taking place on Easter Good Friday 30 March 2018, between 7.15pm and 8.30pm for St Brigid's Catholic Church in Marrickville. This procession will require some temporary road closures which will be undertaken by the NSW Police. Council has been requested to provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed road closures.
It is recommended that this report be received and noted. It is also recommended that Council provide barricades at no cost to assist the Police in implementing the proposed temporary road closures as in previous years. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The report be received and noted; and
2. Council provide barricades at no cost to assist the Police implementing the proposed temporary road closures as in previous years.
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BACKGROUND
Council has been advised that there will be a street procession taking place on Easter Good Friday 30 March 2018, between 7.15pm and 8.30pm for St Brigid's Catholic Church in Marrickville.
This procession will require some temporary road closures which will be undertaken by the NSW Police and Council has been requested to provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed road closures as in previous years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There will be a small cost to Council involving the delivery and pick up of the barricades and it is proposed to waive this cost as in previous years.
OFFICER COMMENTS
St Brigid's Parish
This procession is organised by the Italian Catholic community of Marrickville and has been an annual event since 1967. It attracts several thousand people and incorporates the following streets and times;
· Good Friday, 30 March 2018, the procession will exit the St Brigid's Monastery grounds at approximately 7.15pm onto Marrickville Road, turn right into Petersham Road, turn right into Francis Street, turn right into Livingstone Road and finally turn right into the church driveway on Livingstone Road.
All road closures will be under the control of the NSW Police and the assistance of the SES. Last year Council provided barricades to assist the Police implementing the proposed road closures at Council’s cost.
Police/SES will direct traffic at the following intersections;
a) Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road, Marrickville (Police/SES) 12 barricades required.
b) Marrickville Road and Lilydale Street (SES)
c) Marrickville Road and Fletcher Street (SES)
d) Marrickville Road and Petersham Road (Police) 10 barricades required.
e) Petersham Road and Tuohy Lane (SES)
f) Petersham Road and Albion Street (SES)
g) Petersham Road and Francis Street (SES)
h) Petersham Road and Illawarra Road (Police)
i) Francis Street and Ann Street (SES)
j) Livingstone Road and Francis Street (Police)
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Nil.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that this report be received and noted. It is also recommended that Council provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed temporary road closures at no cost.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 March 2018 |
Subject: Livingstone Road, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures For The Orthodox Easter Processions On 6 & 7 April 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Emilio Andari - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
SUMMARY Council has been advised by the NSW Police that there will be a street procession taking place on Orthodox Easter Good Friday 6 April 2018, between 8.30pm and 10.00pm and Orthodox Easter Saturday 7 April 2018, between 10.00pm and 12.30am for St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Marrickville. This procession will require some temporary road closures which will be undertaken by the NSW Police. Council has been requested to provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed road closures.
It is recommended that this report be received and noted. It is also recommended that Council provide barricades at no cost to assist the Police in implementing the proposed temporary road closures as in previous years. |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The report be received and noted; and
2. Council provide barricades at no cost to assist the Police implementing the proposed temporary road closures as in previous years.
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BACKGROUND
Council has been advised that there will be a street procession taking place on Orthodox Easter Good Friday 6 April 2018, between 8.30pm and 10.00pm and Orthodox Easter Saturday 7 April 2018, between 10.00pm and 12.30am for St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Marrickville.
This procession will require some temporary road closures which will be undertaken by the NSW Police and Council has been requested to provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed road closures as in previous years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There will be a small cost to Council involving the delivery and pick up of the barricades and it is proposed to waive this cost as in previous years.
OFFICER COMMENTS
Greek Orthodox Parish of ‘Saint Nicholas’
This procession is organised by the Greek Orthodox community of Marrickville and has been an annual event since 1961. It attracts approximately between 1,500 and 2,000 people and incorporates the following streets, dates and times;
· Orthodox Good Friday - 6 April 2018 (7.00pm to 9.30pm) from St Nicholas Church located at 203 Livingstone Road, left onto Robert Street, left onto Dot Street, left onto South Street, left onto Pine Street, onto Hollands Avenue and left onto Livingstone Road, Marrickville and back to the church.
· Orthodox Easter Saturday - 7 April 2018 (9.30pm to 12.30am) from St Nicholas Church located at 203 Livingstone Road, involving the closure of a section of Livingstone Road in front of the church for congregation of people.
All road closures will be under the control of the NSW Police and the assistance of the SES. Last year Council provided barricades to assist the Police implementing the proposed road closures at Council’s cost.
Police/SES will direct traffic at the following intersections;
a) Livingstone Road and Francis Street (Police) 3 barricades
required.
b) Livingstone Road and Arthur Street/Robert Street (Police/SES) 3 barricades
required.
c) Robert Street and Robert Lane (SES)
d) Robert Street and David Street (SES)
e) Robert Street and Dot Street (Police)
f) Dot Street and South Street (Police)
g) South Street/Pine Street and Hollands Avenue (SES/barricades) 3 barricades
required.
h) Livingstone Road and Jersey Street (Police) 3 barricades required.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Nil.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that this report be received and noted. It is also recommended that Council provide barricades to assist the Police in implementing the proposed temporary road closures at no cost.