Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6 November 2018 |
Minutes of Meeting
Held at Petersham Service Centre on 6 November 2018
Meeting commenced at 10.05am
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
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Clr Victor Macri |
Chair – Deputy Mayor – Marrickville Ward |
Bill Holliday |
Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain |
Sarina Foulstone |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
Sgt Paul Vlachos |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
SC Sam Tohme |
NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command |
Marina Nestoriadis |
NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command |
Ryan Horne |
Roads and Maritime Services |
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Peter Whitney |
Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services |
Asith Nagodavithane |
Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services |
Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
Clr Marghanita da Cruz |
Councillor – Leichhardt Ward |
Wal Petschler |
IWC’s Group Manager, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater |
John Stephens |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager |
Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North) |
Jenny Adams |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Vinoth Srinivasan |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Felicia Lau |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Scipio Tam |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Boris Muha |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
Davide Torresan |
IWC’s Civil Engineer |
Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Andrew Akratos |
Item 14 |
Tony Franken |
Item 15 |
Belinda Mason |
Item 17 |
Nicole Sun |
Item 17 |
Marion Rae |
Item 17 |
John Hart |
Item 17 |
Steven Carpenter |
Item 20 |
Phillipa Goodrick |
Item 29 |
Sara Arthur |
Item 29 |
Matina Mottee |
Item 29 |
Rene Holmes |
Item 29 |
Calum Hutcheson |
Item 31 |
Tony Metledge |
Item 31 |
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APOLOGIES: |
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George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South) |
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 were confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 2 October 2018 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 30 October 2018.
The proposed schedule of the Local Traffic Committee meetings has been prepared for the 2019 calendar year. It is recommended that the proposed meeting schedule be received and noted.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2019 calendar year be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers advised that agendas will continue to be released a week before the scheduled meeting.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2019 calendar year be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC1118 Item 28 2019 St Jerome's Laneway Festival - Traffic Management Plan (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC) |
The proposed event, the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2019, is a music festival held annually at Sydney University College of Arts, Rozelle Campus, Callan Park.
Assure Event Safety Services has submitted a Development Application including a Traffic Management Plan for the upcoming “St Jerome’s Laneway Music Festival”, to be held in Callan Park on Sunday, 3 February 2019.
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
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC1118 Item 29 Croydon Road, Croydon - Proposed Pedestrian and Traffic Calming Treatments (Leichhardt Ward / Strathfield Electorate / Burwood PAC) |
Council’s at its meeting on the 28 May 2018 adopted the recommendation of the Local Traffic Committee meeting of 1 May 2018 to support in principle to pursue various conceptual traffic facility proposals, for pedestrian and road safety improvements along Croydon Road from Elizabeth Street to Parramatta Road, Croydon, subject to further detail design and resident consultation. The treatments are proposed at intersections in effort to minimise the impact on parking.
This report in turn provides consultation feedback from the community on the various traffic facilities proposed along Croydon Road.
It further entails consultation feedback on two (2) alternate options, of final concept, to modify the existing STOP control to the intersection of Church Street and Croydon Road, in lieu (non-option) of a roundabout. Option 1 involves the inclusion of a right turn lane in Church Street (east), provide ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the intersection corners and propose a speed hump in Croydon Road, north of Church Street, to improve the operation, visibility and speed control around the intersection. Option 2 involves to maintain the existing physical conditions of the intersection, provide ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the intersection corners and propose a speed hump in Croydon Road, north of Church Street, to generally improve the visibility and speed control around the intersection. These two options were recommended for further consultation by the Local Traffic Committee at its meeting on the 7 September 2017 and was subsequently adopted by Council at its meeting on the 28 May 2018.
From approximately 2200 consultation letters sent out to the residents of the Croydon/Ashfield area bounded by Parramatta Road to the north, Frederick Street to the east, Elizabeth Street to the south and the Burwood/Inner West Council boundary, 75 submissions were received representing around a 3.5% response rate of overall area surveyed. The majority of residents supported the proposals developed by Council. Residents also indicated their support for option 1 over option 2 in relation to the Church Street and Croydon Road proposal.
It is recommended to proceed to detail design on the various treatments along Croydon Road, with further consultation to be undertaken with the affected residents at each location.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The report be received and noted; 2. The following proposed treatments as listed below be approved in principle subject to detailed design and further consultation with affected residents at each location:
(a) Provide a speed cushion in Croydon Road on the approach to Elizabeth Street (Figure 2-Location 1); (b) Widen the north-west corner of Anthony Street and Croydon Road, provide a refuge facility in Croydon Road south of Anthony Street, and speed cushion in Croydon Road north of Anthony Street (Figure 3-Location 2); (c) Provide kerb-blisters in Edwin Street North at the intersection to Anthony Street (Figure 4-Location 3); (d) Remove the horizontal deflection device and replace it with a pedestrian refuge island facility in Croydon Road between Kenilworth Street and Gregory Avenue, and provide speed cushions in Croydon Road on both approaches to Kenilworth Street and Gregory Avenue (Figure 5- Location 4); (e) Provide a pedestrian refuge in Croydon Road between Ranger Road and John Street, and a 10 metre length double white centreline in John Street at the approach to Croydon Road (Figure 6-Location 5); (f) Provide a pedestrian refuge opening in the splitter island in Croydon Road, north of the roundabout intersection with Church Street, and provide a speed cushion in Croydon Road on the southern end approach to Queen Street (Figure 7-Location 6); (g) Provide a right turn lane with associated ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the intersection of Croydon Road and Church Street and speed hump/cushion in Croydon Road, north of Church Street (Figure 8A –Location7- Option 1); (h) Provide short length painted double white centre lines in Bay Street at the approach to Croydon Road, and in Croydon Road south of Bay Street (Figure 9-Location 8); (i) Provide a central median island in Dalmar Street at Croydon Road (Figure 10- Location 9); 3. That a pedestrian facility be investigated for Croydon Road near/at its intersection with Church Street separate to the proposed treatment in Item 2 (g) above; 4. The existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the western side of Elizabeth Street be extended by 2-3m from 10m to a distance of approx. 12-13m north of Croydon Road; 5. A ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the eastern side of Elizabeth Street be installed at a distance of approx. 12-13m north of Croydon Road; and 6. ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed in Anthony Street for a distance of 5 metres west and 7 metres east of the laneway, between Edwin Street and Croydon Road.
DISCUSSION
Public speakers: Phillipa Goodrick, Sara Arthur, Martina Mottee and Rene Holmes attended at 11am.
Ms Arthur stated that she supported the improvements to Croydon Road such as the proposed speed cushions and pedestrian refuges. Ms Arthur commented that:
· She does not support the recommendation for the narrowing of the footpath at Church Street/Croydon Road to enable the installation of a right turn bay from Church Street east into Croydon Road. Narrowing the footpath will make it difficult for people with prams or dogs walking to pass each other easily and safely. Sight lines on this footpath are poor because of the high fence at No.100 Church Street. · A pedestrian refuge should be installed on Croydon Road between Church Street and Queen Street. This will assist pedestrians crossing Croydon Road to access Centenary and Bede Spillane Parks. · She supports the recommendation to consider pram ramps at intersections along Croydon Road because the intersections are difficult to cross, especially those that are poorly designed or have no pram ramps. She suggests consideration of the pram ramps happen sooner rather than later.
Ms Holmes made the following comments:
· Council instigated installing a roundabout at the intersection of Croydon Road 16 years ago which has not materialised. · Croydon Road traffic has worsened over the years as motorists use Croydon Road to bypass Frederick Street. Traffic issues on Croydon Road has made it dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. · Vehicles have collided with the property on the corner of Croydon Road and Church Street in the last few years. Narrowing the footpath at this location will make it more dangerous. · She has been advised that a roundabout at the intersection of Church Street and Croydon Road is not feasible. However, believes a small roundabout is feasible. · A right turn lane in Church Street will not resolve issues related to traffic coming from Frederick Street to Church Street into Croydon Road. · It has been said that there have not been many accidents reported at the Croydon Road and Church Street intersection. This is likely because accidents causing damage of less than $2,500 are often not reported.
Ms Goodrick, resident of Church Street, stated that the Croydon Road and Church Street intersection has always been dangerous and requested Council reconsider a roundabout at that intersection.
Ms Mottee, resident of Bay Street, stated that traffic in Church Street and Croydon Road is worsening and has become dangerous for pedestrians, especially pedestrians trying to catch buses. Ms Mottee requested Council give more consideration to the issue.
(Ms Goodrick, Ms Arthur, Ms Mottee and Ms Holmes left at 11.12am)
Clr da Cruz stated the following:
· She supports the speakers in relation to pedestrian safety. · Pedestrians cross Croydon Road to access bus stops between Church Street and Parramatta Road. There needs to be a pedestrian facility south of Church Street and at least one between Church Street and Parramatta Road. · Preferable to have pedestrian refuges slow traffic instead of installing speed humps as proposed. · The left turning vehicle may have sight distance obstructed due to the higher vehicle in the right lane. · Consideration should be given to prohibiting no right turns from Church Street into Croydon Road.
Council Officers advised that banning right turns from Church Street into Croydon Road would alter traffic flow and cause traffic diversions elsewhere.
Clr Macri asked if there was a way to maintain the footpath on Church Street and Croydon Road if a right turn lane on Church Street was installed. Council Officers advised that the footpaths need to be reduced to provide space for the right turning path, particularly for larger vehicles.
The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition stated that the Ashfield bike map indicates that Croydon Road and Church Street are major bike routes. Council Officers will arrange for the symbols to be remarked under Council maintenance program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the matter be deferred for reconsideration at next meeting.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC1118 Item 30 Gordon Lane, Petersham between Sadlier Crescent and Balanaming Lane – Temporary Full Road Closure (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC) |
SUMMARY
An application has been received from Alert Traffic Control for the temporary full road closure of Gordon Lane, Petersham between Sadlier Crescent and Balanaming Lane, for a period of 10 hours on Thursday, 6 December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 5pm, in order to stand a mobile crane to carry out crane lift works. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Gordon Lane, Petersham between Sadlier Crescent and Balanaming Lane, for a period of 10 hours on Thursday, 6 December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 5pm, be APPROVED in order to stand a mobile crane to carry out crane lift works at No.22 Fisher Street, subject to the following conditions:
a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
b) All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and
c) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Gordon Lane, Petersham between Sadlier Crescent and Balanaming Lane, for a period of 10 hours on Thursday, 6 December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 5pm, be APPROVED in order to stand a mobile crane to carry out crane lift works at No.22 Fisher Street, subject to the following conditions:
a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
b) All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and
c) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
For motion: Unanimous
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General Business
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Garden Street, Marrickville – Long term full road closures
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Railway Parade, Marrickville – Long term full road closures
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Residents’ Comments |
Officer’s Response |
A resident of Queen Street was not in support of the full design. Their concerns included the following: - the loss of parking in front of the Café and the Mechanic; - the lack of consultation with residents since 2016 on the design; - that this was the first time seeing the proposal for realigning the intersection;
They proposed to convert Hardy Street to left turn exit only onto Armstrong Street, and to upgrade the speed humps along Armstrong Street.
They also requested for the parking spots on Armstrong Street to be bay marked.
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The ‘No Stopping’ distance and geometry of the kerb extension and intersection realignment are the same as endorsed by Council at the April 2016 Council meeting. The only change to the proposal is removing the raised threshold speed hump and providing one speed cushion, which will reduce the noise at this location.
The ‘No Stopping’ parking restrictions have been designed to the minimum requirements in accordance with RMS technical directions for pedestrian refuges, to maintain safe viewing of pedestrians at all times.
During the period of consultation in 2016 all feedback was tabled at the Local Traffic Committee for consideration. The Local Traffic Committee of the former Ashfield Council recommended to proceed with the plan to align the intersection, which was subsequently adopted by Council.
The separate proposal to upgrade the speed humps on Armstrong Street will be forwarded to Council’s Infrastructure Planning team for future investigation for Council’s 4 year Capital Works program. |
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
A consultation letter was hand delivered on 9 October 2018 to 14 adjoining properties regarding the proposed works at the intersection of Summer Hill and Victoria Street, Lewisham. The consultation period closed on 26 October 2018.
A total of three (3) responses were received; two (2) responses were received against the proposal and one (1) response with additional comments was received in support of the proposal.
Residents’ Comments |
Officer’s Response |
A resident in Victoria Street was not in support of the proposal for kerb extensions at the intersection.
Instead they have recommended that a ‘Give-Way’ or ‘STOP’ sign with additional linemarking be included in Summer Hill Street at Victoria Street. They have been at the intersection for 30 years and witness cars travelling in the centre of the lane of Summer Hill Street.
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The resident’s comments have been noted.
The proposal has been endorsed by Council as part of the Lewisham LATM plan which was widely consulted with residents, and has been included as part of Council’s 4 year Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities. Council supports improving the streetscape through providing additional landscaping and ‘greening’ opportunities, rather than just installing parking signage.
The kerb extensions will reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians instead of having to cross the full width of the roadway, which will improve pedestrian safety.
Due to the low traffic volume and nil-accident history at the intersection, is it currently not recommended to include any additional centerline or ‘Give-Way’ linemarking at the intersection.
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A resident of Victoria Street was in support of the proposal for additional ‘No Stopping’ signs and the upgrade to roadway and footpath at the intersection.
However they were not in support of the landscaped kerb extensions as they will not be adequately maintained.
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The resident’s comments have been noted. This landscaped facility will be included as part of Council’s rolling maintenance program. Any maintenance can be referred to Council via email or phone calls to be investigated and taken care of.
Additionally there are a number of landscaped footpath pits around the intersection that are being maintained by the residents as part of Council’s sustainable streets program. |
A resident in Victoria Street was not in support of the proposal however requested that resident parking restrictions be implemented in Victoria Street. They are concerned about the limited parking available near their house as a result of the increased development along Old Canterbury Road. |
The resident’s comments have been noted. However, a separate process is required and cannot be implemented as part of these traffic calming improvements.
A member of the traffic team will contact the resident to discuss their application for resident parking restrictions.
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