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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes from 6 November 2018

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

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

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

VISITORS

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

APOLOGIES:    

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 were confirmed.

LTC1118 Item 1    Short Street, Birchgrove Christmas Street Party - Road Occupancy         (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of a Christmas Street Party in Short Street,

Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street to be held on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 6:00pm and 11:30pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The temporary road closure of Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 6:00pm and 11:30pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.       All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Balmain) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.       A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Short Street, Birchgrove; and

4.       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:

1.       The temporary road closure of Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 6:00pm and 11:30pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.       All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Balmain) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.       A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Short Street, Birchgrove; and

4.       The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 2    Unnamed Laneway (between May Street and The Boulevarde),     Lilyfield Christmas Street Party - Road Occupancy (Balmain Ward/   Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of an annual Christmas Street Party in the

Unnamed Laneway between May Street and The Boulevarde, Lilyfield to be held on Saturday, 22 December 2018 between 4:00pm and 10:00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The temporary road closure of the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield between May Street and The Boulevarde (section at the rear of Nos. 355-367 Balmain Road) on Saturday, 22 December 2018 between 4:00pm and 10:00pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.       All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.       A minimum three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Unnamed Laneway Lilyfield; and

4.       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:

1.       The temporary road closure of the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield between May Street and The Boulevarde (section at the rear of Nos. 355-367 Balmain Road) on Saturday, 22 December 2018 between 4:00pm and 10:00pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.       All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.       A minimum three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Unnamed Laneway Lilyfield; and

4.       The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 3    Temporary Road Closure to Carryout Sewer Works on 5-7 White             Street, Lilyfield (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Gledhill Constructions for the temporary full road

closure of White Street, Lilyfield between Moore Street and Moore Lane (frontage of house

No.5-7 White Street section) between Wednesday, 28 November 2018 and Wednesday, 12

December 2018, with a further 2 weeks contingency thereafter to carryout sewer works on

White Street, Lilyfield. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be

approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of White Street, between Moore Street and Moore Lane (frontage of house No.5-7), Lilyfield from 7am to 5pm, Wednesday 28 November 2018 to Wednesday, 12 December 2018, with a further 2 weeks contingency thereafter, in order to carryout sewer works in White Street, Lilyfield as per the submitted TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   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

4.   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:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of White Street, between Moore Street and Moore Lane (frontage of house No.5-7), Lilyfield from 7am to 5pm, Wednesday 28 November 2018 to Wednesday, 12 December 2018, with a further 2 weeks contingency thereafter, in order to carryout sewer works in White Street, Lilyfield as per the submitted TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   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

4.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 4    Red Lion Street, Rozelle, Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party) (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

This report seeks approval for the temporary road closure of Red Lion Street, Rozelle to

facilitate the annual ‘Christmas Street Party’ event that has been successfully conducted since 2009.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The temporary road closure of Red Lion Street between Darling Street and Evans Street, Rozelle on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 5:00pm – 12:00midnight be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Balmain/Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Red Lion Street, Rozelle; and

4.   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:

1.   The temporary road closure of Red Lion Street between Darling Street and Evans Street, Rozelle on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 5:00pm – 12:00midnight be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Balmain/Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Red Lion Street, Rozelle; and

4.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 5    Lyall Street, Leichhardt - Christmas Street Party - Road Occupancy    (Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from a resident of Lyall Street, Leichhardt to conduct a

Christmas Street Party in Lyall Street, west of Flood Street between 2.00pm and 6.00pm on

Saturday, 15 December 2018. This event was successfully conducted in 2017.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The temporary full road closure of Lyall Street, west of Flood Street, Leichhardt on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 2:00pm and 6:00pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Lyall Street; and

4.   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:

1.   The temporary full road closure of Lyall Street, west of Flood Street, Leichhardt on Saturday, 15 December 2018 between 2:00pm and 6:00pm be supported as per the submitted TCP;

2.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including NSW Fire & Rescue (Leichhardt) to be notified by the applicant in advance (7 days prior to the event) of the temporary road closure;

3.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Lyall Street; and

4.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 6    Liberty Street and Bedford Street, Stanmore – Temporary Full Road       Closure for Rail Overbridge Refurbishment Works (STANMORE       WARD /NEWTOWN ELECTORATE/ INNER WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Trains TfNSW for the temporary full road

closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street

(between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore on 3 separate occurrences being 8 to 11 March 2019, 5 to 8 April 2019 and 1 to 4 November 2019 in order to carry out refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge. The streets will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles and local residents.

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street (between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore on 3 separate occurrences being 8 to 11 March 2019, 5 to 8 April 2019 and 1 to 4 November 2019 be approved, in order to carry out refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that noise impacts may be an issue for residents in the area. Council Officers recommended that the notification letters, to be mailed out by Sydney Trains, include advice on the impact of night time closures and include a contact number so residents can contact Sydney Trains directly if any issues arise.

The RMS representative stated that applications for full road closures and the TMP need to be sent to RMS for approval.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the addition of a recommendation regarding notification letters and for the application and the TMP to be submitted to RMS.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street (between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore on 3 separate occurrences being 8 to 11 March 2019, 5 to 8 April 2019 and 1 to 4 November 2019 be approved, in order to carry out refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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. The notification letter should advise stakeholders of the impact of night time closures and include the applicant’s contact number.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

4.   The application and TMP be submitted to RMS for approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 7    Fisher Street, Petersham between Regent Street and Audley Street  –    Temporary Full Road Closure to carry out crane lift works at No. 22    (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Boycebuild Pty Ltd for the temporary full road closure

of Fisher Street, Petersham between Regent Street and Audley Street, for a period of 8 hours on 3^rd December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 3pm, 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 Fisher Street, Petersham between Regent Street and Audley Street, for a period of 8 hours on 3^rd December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 3pm, 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;

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that the applicant has requested for a change of date for the proposed full road closure to 5 December 2018 due to industrial action on 3 December 2018. The TMP with the new date has been submitted to the RMS for approval. It was agreed that as the closure date of 3^rd December was apparently being advertised to meet the 28 day advertising period prior to Council approval, the applicant would need to reapply and a new closure date would require a 28 day advertising period.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Fisher Street, Petersham between Regent Street and Audley Street, for a period of 8 hours on 3^rd December 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 3pm, 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;

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 8    Phillip Street, PETERSHAM - Installation of 12 metre Length of    ‘Loading Zone’ Restrictions (STANMORE WARD / NEWTOWN          ELECTORATE / INNER WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received for a ‘Loading Zone’ in Phillip Street, Petersham to help facilitate loading and unloading for local businesses along Parramatta Road and Phillip Street, Petersham.

It is recommended that a 12 metre length (existing 2 car parking spaces with ‘1P 8.30am-

6.00pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions) be replaced with “Loading Zone 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday’ restrictions on the western side of Phillip Street (adjacent to the

Petersham Inn), commencing from the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (closest to

Parramatta Road) be approved, in order to provide loading / unloading facilities for local

businesses along Parramatta Road and Phillip Street, Petersham.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 12 metre length (existing 2 car parking spaces with ‘1P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions) be replaced with “Loading Zone 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday’ restrictions on the western side of Phillip Street (adjacent to the Petersham Inn), commencing from the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (closest to Parramatta Road) be approved, in order to provide loading / unloading facilities for local businesses along Parramatta Road and Phillip Street, Petersham.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 12 metre length (existing 2 car parking spaces with ‘1P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions) be replaced with “Loading Zone 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday’ restrictions on the western side of Phillip Street (adjacent to the Petersham Inn), commencing from the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (closest to Parramatta Road) be approved, in order to provide loading / unloading facilities for local businesses along Parramatta Road and Phillip Street, Petersham.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 9    Bridge Road, STANMORE – Proposed 10 Minute Parking Restrictions    1-7 Albany Road (Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West    LAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the approved child care centre development at 1 – 7 Albany Road, Stanmore a

condition of the Modified Land and Environment Court Order No. 250036 of 2016, dated 21

December 2016 was that the applicant was to apply to the Local Traffic Committee for 2 dropoff/pick-up car spaces on Bridge Road, Stanmore. The development results in two on-street spaces gained in Bridge Street due to redundant existing vehicular crossings being

reconstructed as kerb and gutter. The applicant requests that new parking restrictions be

considered and approved for these spaces as a drop-off/pick-up facility for the child care

centre.

It is recommended that a 12 metre length (2 car parking spaces) of ‘P10 7:00am-9:30am

3:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday’ restrictions be installed on the western side of Bridge Street

adjacent to 1-7 Albany Road, Stanmore. Adjacent businesses/residences will be notified of the new restrictions when the signage is to be installed.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       Council approve the installation of two ‘P10 7:00am-9:30am 3:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday’ parking spaces on the western side of Bridge Street (commencing from the kerb blister closest to Salisbury Lane), between Albany Road and Salisbury Lane, Stanmore in order to provide an additional on-street drop-off/pick-up facility;

2.       The existing ‘No Stopping 9.00pm-5.00am Monday – Sunday’ restrictions on the western side of Bridge Street, between Albany Road and Salisbury Lane, Stanmore remain; and

3.       The costs of the supply and installation of the parking signage are to be borne by the applicant.   

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       Council approve the installation of two ‘P10Minute 7:00am-9:30am 3:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday’ parking spaces on the western side of Bridge Street (commencing from the kerb blister closest to Salisbury Lane), between Albany Road and Salisbury Lane, Stanmore in order to provide an additional on-street drop-off/pick-up facility;

2.       The existing ‘No Stopping 9.00pm-5.00am Monday – Sunday’ restrictions on the western side of Bridge Street, between Albany Road and Salisbury Lane, Stanmore remain; and

3.       The costs of the supply and installation of the parking signage are to be borne by the applicant.   

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 10    Keith Street, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Improvements to Streetscape       – Amended Design Plans 6190_update 11-10-18 (STANMORE            WARD      /SUMMER HILL ELECTORATE/ INNER WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have now been finalised for the proposed improvements to the

streetscape in Keith Street, Dulwich Hill. The proposal will enhance the street with new

footpath and road surfaces, as well as drainage improvements and increased landscaped

areas.

Consultation was undertaken with 127 owners and occupiers of properties in the locality

regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for

consideration.

It is noted that after consultation and following community objection to the loss of parking (2

on-street spaces), the original consultation plans have now been amended (6190_update 11-

10-18) by shortening the northern kerb extension to within the statutory 10 metres from the

intersection. This has now resulted in the gain of one of the proposed ‘lost’ parking spaces.

The southern kerb extension must remain as originally proposed due to design constraints.

Essentially, there is now a net loss of 1 parking space as a result of the proposal, not the

original proposed two on-street spaces.

It is recommended that the proposed amended detailed design plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed amended design plans (Design Plan No.6190_update 11-10-18 – 1,2,3) for the proposed improvements to the streetscape be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Clr da Cruz asked whether the proposed landscaping includes rain gardens. Council Officers advised that water sensitive design is incorporated in projects where possible.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed amended design plans (Design Plan No.6190_update 11-10-18 – 1,2,3) for the proposed improvements to the streetscape be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 11    Percival Road and Albany Road roundabout, STANMORE -        Proposed      speed cushions and kerb blisters – Design Plan    10049 (STANMORE      WARD /NEWTOWN ELECTORATE/ INNER            WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for proposed speed cushions and minor splitter island

modifications to existing kerb blisters at Percival Road and Albany Road roundabout,

Stanmore as part of Council’s Traffic Capital Works Program. The proposal for speed

cushions, kerb blister modifications and associated signs and line marking will improve traffic

conditions and road safety at this location. The proposal is funded from a successful

application as part of the 2017/18 Federal and NSW Government’s Blackspot Programs.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Percival Road and

Albany Road regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in

this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be

approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the speed cushions, kerb blisters and associated signs and line markings at the roundabout of Percival Road and Albany Road, Stanmore (as per Design Plan No.10049) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the speed cushions, kerb blisters and associated signs and line markings at the roundabout of Percival Road and Albany Road, Stanmore (as per Design Plan No.10049) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 12    Garden Street, Marrickville - Temporary Long Term Full Road    Closure (MARRICKVILLE WARD /SUMMER HILL ELECTORATE/     INNER            WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro SSJ Group – Sydenham Metro Upgrade project – for the temporary long term full road closure of Garden Street, Marrickville (between the rear of 1-11 Sydenham Road to Garden Street roads end) between 27 November 2018 and December 2021 in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work. The subject street section will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.

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 long term full road closure of Garden Street (58 metres south of Shirlow Street to Garden Street roads end) 27 November 2018 and December 2021 be APPROVED in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

2.   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

3.  The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled more detailed plans indicating where barriers will be located (Attachment 1).

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill asked about impacts to parking on Garden Street and asked for clarity regarding the length of the notification period. Council Officers advised that efforts have been made to minimise impact to residents and retain pedestrian access and parking. In regards to the applicant notifying stakeholders, Council Officers advised that the applicant has a communication policy that includes notifying stakeholders at least 14 day prior to the commencement of works, which can be provided to the representative.

Clr da Cruz requested any placement of temporary traffic warning signs not obstruct footpaths. Council Officers advised that attempts are being made to maintain footpath access for as long as possible.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary long term full road closure of Garden Street (58 metres south of Shirlow Street to Garden Street roads end) 27 November 2018 and December 2021 be APPROVED in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

2.   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

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 13    Railway Parade, Marrickville - Temporary long term full road      closure           for construction works related to Sydenham Metro          Upgrade         – SSJ Group (MARRICKVILLE WARD /SUMMER      HILL ELECTORATE/            INNER      WEST LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro SSJ Group – Sydenham Metro Upgrade project for the temporary long term full road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road (adjacent to 1-11 Sydenham Road) and Railway Parade from 27 November 2018 to December 2021 in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work. The subject street section will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.

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 long term full road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road (adjacent to 1-11 Sydenham Road) and Railway Parade from 27 November 2018 to December 2021 be APPROVED in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled more detailed plans indicating where barriers will be located (Attachment 2).

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary long term full road closure of Railway Parade, Marrickville between Sydenham Road (adjacent to 1-11 Sydenham Road) and Railway Parade from 27 November 2018 to December 2021 be APPROVED in order to carry out construction activities for the upgrade of Sydenham Station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest program of work subject to the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre.

2.   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.

3.   The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 14    Armstrong Street / Queen Street / Hardy Street intersection,       Ashbury         –  Revised intersection Design Plan – RC552 D - C17     (Ashfield        Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has previously approved planned improvements at the intersection of Armstrong

Street, Queen Street and Hardy Street, Ashbury to improve the safety for pedestrians and

vehicles, following extensive engagement with the community in December 2015 and March

2016. Some amendments have been completed to the approved design plan.

A revised design plan has now been finalised for the proposed intersection improvements at

Armstrong Street / Queen Street / Hardy Street intersection, Ashbury. The revised proposal

with road reconstruction, construction of new pedestrian refuges, kerb blisters and extensions, upgraded street-lighting, footpath and storm water upgrades, line marking and signs will improve the safety for pedestrians and vehicles using this intersection.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in the locality regarding the revised proposal. It is recommended that the revised detailed design plan be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT;

(1)  the design plan for the revised improvement works, including road reconstruction, construction of two new pedestrian refuges with kerb blisters and extensions, upgraded street-lighting, footpath and storm water upgrades, line marking and signs at the intersection of Armstrong Street, Queen Street and Hardy Street, Ashbury (as per the attached design plan No. RC552 D–C17) be APPROVED.

(2)  Reduce the ‘No Stopping’ distance on the western side of Queen Street (southern approach) from 23m to 20m for the refuge located in Queen Street South of Hardy Street to provide adequate space for one car parking space adjacent to the driveway.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Andrew Akratos attended at 10.13am

Mr Akratos, resident of a property on the corner of Queen Street and Hardy, made the following comments:

• Pedestrian safety on Queen Street South is a major concern.
• Vehicles travelling into Queen Street South from Queen Street North often dangerously undertake U-turns into Hardy Street or Armstrong Street.
• Queen Street South experiences high volumes of vehicles during morning and afternoon peak periods with vehicles entering from Harland Street.
• More safety facilities should be placed or better positioned on Queen Street South to improve pedestrian access.
• The ‘No Stopping’ distance will result in loss of street parking adjacent to his property on Hardy Street and Queen Street. Access to his property will become problematic as he has young children, his wife has mobility issues and has elderly relatives who visit.

Council Officers advised Mr Akratos that the second part of the Officer’s recommendation proposes reducing the ‘No Stopping’ distance on Queen Street to provide space for one parking space, which addresses his concerns regarding loss of parking adjacent to his property.

(Mr Akratos left at 10.17am)

Council Officers tabled a response received after the consultation period closed (Attachment 3). 

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested for bike symbols to be installed on Hardy Street from Armstrong Street to the kerb extensions. The representative stated that previously there was no access to Hardy Street from Queen Street; however, that has since changed which has led to an increase in the number of cyclists accessing Hardy Street schools from Queen Street. Installing bike symbols would warn motorists of increased cyclist activity in that section of road.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT;

(1)  the design plan for the revised improvement works, including road reconstruction, construction of two new pedestrian refuges with kerb blisters and extensions, upgraded street-lighting, footpath and storm water upgrades, line marking and signs at the intersection of Armstrong Street, Queen Street and Hardy Street, Ashbury (as per the attached design plan No. RC552 D–C17) be APPROVED.

(2)  Reduce the ‘No Stopping’ distance on the western side of Queen Street (southern approach) from 23m to 20m for the refuge located in Queen Street South of Hardy Street to provide adequate space for one car parking space adjacent to the driveway.

(3)  Bicycle logos be installed in Hardy Street from Armstrong Street to the kerb  extensions proposed in Hardy Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 15    Summer Hill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham – Proposed Kerb      Extensions Design Plan – No.10043 (Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill      Electorate / Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvement works in Summer Hill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham to improve pedestrian safety and address

illegal parking at the intersection. There are no changes to the existing parking restrictions in

the street. The kerb extensions will be constructed within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’

distance at the intersection and there be no loss of legal on-street parking spaces.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to the intersection of Summer Hill Street and Victoria Street, Lewisham regarding the proposal. It is

recommended that the detailed design plan be approved (Design Plan – 10043).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Summer Hill Street and Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per the attached design plan No. 10043) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Tony Franken attended at 10.18am

Mr Franken opposed the proposed kerb extensions and made the following comments:

• Turning vehicles often cut the corner of Victoria Street and Summer Hill Street due to the narrow roads. 
• Vehicles on Summer Hill Street approaching Victoria Street often do not adequately stop or slow down before entering Victoria Street.
• Motorists travelling along Summer Hill Street often travel through the middle of the road. The proposed kerb extensions will narrow the road, further funnelling vehicles to the middle of the road.
• In lieu of kerb extensions, centre lines could be marked on Summer Hill Street to remind motorists to stay in their lane when entering and exiting the street. Give Way linemarking and signage could also be installed on Summer Hill Street.  If this option was implemented, ‘No Stopping’ signs on either sides of Victoria Street would need to be installed.

(Mr Franken left at 10.22am)

It was agreed that the centre linemarkings in Victoria Street and Summer Hill Street would improve traffic flow at the intersection.

Council Officers tabled submissions received after the consultation period closed (Attachment 4).

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the addition of centre linemarkings for Victoria Street and Summer Hill Street.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Summer Hill Street and Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per the attached design plan No. 10043) be APPROVED; and
2. centre line marking be installed on Victoria Street and Summer Hill Street for an appropriate length within the intersection.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 16       Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All Electorates/ All LACs)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council,

including ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Work Zone’ requests.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The requested 'Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.44 Edith Street, Leichhardt not be supported as the property as an off-street parking space;

2.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.21 Red Lion Street, Rozelle;

3.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.34 Rawson Street, Haberfield;

4.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.15 Campbell Street, Balmain;

5.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.14 Reuss St, Birchgrove;

6.       A 9m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.25 Isabella Street, Balmain for 12 weeks, subject to written concurrence from the owner of No.25 Isabella Street, Balmain;

7.       A 23m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.2-4 Murrell Street, Ashfield for 12 weeks;

8.       A 14m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 7.00am -1pm Sat’ be installed in Phillip Street, Newtown along the side boundary of No.119 Enmore Road for 12 weeks; 

9.       A 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.297-289 Trafalgar Street, Petersham for 26 weeks;

10.     A 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat’ be installed on Regent Street along the side boundary of No.287-289 Trafalgar Street, Petersham for 26 weeks;

11.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the southern side of David Street, Marrickville, adjacent to property No.2/44 Robert Street, Marrickville;

12.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Station Street, Tempe, in front of property No.85 Station Street, Tempe;

13.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of High Street, Marrickville, in front of property No.47 High Street, Marrickville;

14.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Hutchinson Street, in front of properties no. 67 & 69 Hutchinson Street, St Peters, subject to written concurrence being received from No.69 Hutchinson Street;

15.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Hopetoun Street, Camperdown, in front of property no. 38 Hopetoun Street, Camperdown;

16.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Bruce Street, Stanmore, in front of property no. 35 Bruce Street, Stanmore;

17.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Wemyss Street, in front of property no. 52 Wemyss Street, Marrickville;

18.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Salisbury Road, in front of property no. 30a Salisbury Road, Stanmore;

19.     A 5.5m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.23 Beach Road, Dulwich Hill; and

20.     A 25m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 7.00am -1pm Sat’ be installed on Victoria Road, Marrickville in front of Wicks Park for 12 weeks.  

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       The requested 'Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.44 Edith Street, Leichhardt not be supported as the property as an off-street parking space;

2.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.21 Red Lion Street, Rozelle;

3.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.34 Rawson Street, Haberfield;

4.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.15 Campbell Street, Balmain;

5.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.14 Reuss St, Birchgrove;

6.       A 9m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.25 Isabella Street, Balmain for 12 weeks, subject to written concurrence from the owner of No.25 Isabella Street, Balmain;

7.       A 23m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.2-4 Murrell Street, Ashfield for 12 weeks;

8.       A 14m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 7.00am -1pm Sat’ be installed in Phillip Street, Newtown along the side boundary of No.119 Enmore Road for 12 weeks; 

9.       A 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am – 1.00pm Sat’ be installed in front of No.297-289 Trafalgar Street, Petersham for 26 weeks;

10.     A 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat’ be installed on Regent Street along the side boundary of No.287-289 Trafalgar Street, Petersham for 26 weeks;

11.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the southern side of David Street, Marrickville, adjacent to property No.2/44 Robert Street, Marrickville;

12.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Station Street, Tempe, in front of property No.85 Station Street, Tempe;

13.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of High Street, Marrickville, in front of property No.47 High Street, Marrickville;

14.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Hutchinson Street, in front of properties no. 67 & 69 Hutchinson Street, St Peters, subject to written concurrence being received from No.69 Hutchinson Street;

15.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Hopetoun Street, Camperdown, in front of property no. 38 Hopetoun Street, Camperdown;

16.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Bruce Street, Stanmore, in front of property no. 35 Bruce Street, Stanmore;

17.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Wemyss Street, in front of property no. 52 Wemyss Street, Marrickville;

18.     A 6m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Salisbury Road, in front of property no. 30a Salisbury Road, Stanmore;

19.     A 5.5m ‘Disability Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.23 Beach Road, Dulwich Hill; and

20.     A 25m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 7.00am -1pm Sat’ be installed on Victoria Road, Marrickville in front of Wicks Park for 12 weeks.  

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 17    Flood Street and Allen Street, Leichhardt - Bus Stop Modifications      (Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Transport for NSW has approved changes to the 445 Bus Route timetable which includes

changes to service times and frequencies. In order to allow the buses to safely drop-off and

pick-up passengers during the new operating hours, Transit Systems have requested the

existing part time ‘Bus Zone’ restrictions be modified to match the new operating hours.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The existing part time bus zones in Allen Street and Flood Street, Leichhardt be modified to full time ‘Bus Zones’ to match the bus operating hours as determined by Transport for NSW.

2.       Objections received regarding the operational hours of the bus service be forwarded to Transport for NSW for review and comment.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Belinda Mason, Nicole Sun, Marion Rae and John Hart attended at 10.26am

Ms Mason stated the following:

• Currently the 445 bus service operates through Flood Street and Allen Street from 8.45am to 4pm on weekdays. The current 444 bus service operates a similar route to the 445 except it does not operate in Flood, Allen and Marion Streets as these are residential streets. The proposed 445 hours will send buses to Marion Street and Flood Street from 6am-12midnight and will cause noise issues for the residents for 18 hours.
•  Some residents were not notified of the bus changes and many do not know why the changes are being proposed.
• Although she is not against extending bus services, operating in residential streets earlier than 8am or past 8pm will be harmful to the health of residents due to the noise of buses.

Ms Sun objected to the operational hours of the 445 bus service outside her residence on Flood Street. Ms Sun stated the following:

• Noise created when buses stop and start is very loud, even with windows closed, and is worse at night. This will consequently impact on sleep and will cause long term health problems.
• It has been suggested that residents install double-glazed windows, however this is expensive and will not help when the windows are open for fresh air.
• Electric buses can only reduce noise levels by 6 decibels compared to the normal diesel buses with over 70 decibels produced when the bus is taking off.
• When a bus is idling or taking off, the windows and floors sometimes vibrates. This would keep residents awake at night.
• People waiting at the bus stop outside her residence will create more noise and could lead to security issues, especially at night.
• The location of the bus stop outside her property causes buses to obstruct her driveway.
• People leave rubbish on the bench and brick fence which often gets blown into her front yard.
• Converting the part-time bus stop in front of her property to full-time will reduce the value of her home.
• The buses will remove parking spaces especially at night and in the early morning.
• Longer bus operating hours will increase pollution outside her property
• The 444 bus route currently operates at night and follows a similar route to the proposed 445 bus route, only including a detour via Flood Street and Allen Street. It seems pointless to have this detour and inconvenience the residents.
• The existing bus stops should be moved in front of non-residential buildings.

Ms Rae stated that there is a need for more bus services and expressed her support for the extension of bus operating hours. Ms Rae stated the following:

• She relies on bus services to take her to hospital appointments and the aged care facility to take care of her elderly, sick mother.
• She is unable to walk to Norton Street to take other bus services and currently has to take taxis if travelling in the morning and night.

(Ms Mason, Ms Sun, Ms Rae and Mr Hart left at 10.41am)

Some Committee members expressed concern that more information regarding the proposed new bus routes had not been provided to the community. A Transit Services representative advised that the Transport Minister has not yet publicly released the new bus services and routes.

It was noted that the Bus Zone operating hours will not affect the proposed bus service operating hours proposed by Transport for NSW. Bus service operating hours are not within jurisdiction of Council.

Council Officers suggested amending the recommendation to clarify the that the bus stop is proposed to operate from 6am until 12midnight.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the amendment to part 1 to reflect the bus zone operating hours.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       The existing part time bus zones in Allen Street and Flood Street, Leichhardt be modified to ‘Bus Zone 6am-12Midnight’ to match the bus operating hours as determined by Transport for NSW.

2.       Objections received regarding the operational hours of the bus service be forwarded to Transport for NSW for review and comment.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 18    Lilydale Street, Marrickville - Proposed Permit Parking     (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Following representation, Council circulated to residents for comment a proposal to extend the existing M2 permit parking area into Lilydale Street, Marrickville. Residents have expressed concern about the impact on parking during and following construction at the Old Marrickville Hospital site) 313-319 Marrickville Road. The feedback from residents meets Council resident parking guidelines for support of the proposal and the parking occupancy surveys show that there is a very high parking demand. It is recommended that the proposal for permit parking in Lilydale Street, Marrickville be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday; 8:30am-12:30pm Saturday (Area M2)’ signage be installed in Lilydale Street (eastern side) between No.1 and No. 29; and

2.   Implement ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday 8:30am-12:30pm Saturday (Area M2)’ signage be installed in Lilydale Street (western side) between No.28 and the intersection with Stanley Street

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that the statutory ‘No Stopping’ signs on Lilydale Street have been vandalised on a number of occasions and advised that there is no parking on the construction site for construction workers.

Clr Macri suggested Council Officers contact the developer to request that construction workers park in the basement parking already constructed on site.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday; 8:30am-12:30pm Saturday (Area M2)’ signage be installed in Lilydale Street (eastern side) between No.1 and No. 29; and

2.   Implement ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday; 8:30am-12:30pm Saturday (Area M2)’ signage be installed in Lilydale Street (western side) between No.28 and the intersection with Stanley Street

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 19    Little Darling Street, Balmain - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping'     zone (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding obstructed driveway access in Little Darling Street,

Balmain opposite the garage of No.2 Little Darling Street, Balmain

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of Little Darling Street, Balmain opposite No.2 Little Darling Street be extended by 6m; and

2.   The remaining 7.9m ‘2P’ parking zone be reduced to 5.5m and a 2.4m motorcycle bay be installed on the western side of Little Darling Street, Balmain.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of Little Darling Street, Balmain opposite No.2 Little Darling Street be extended by 6m; and

2.   The remaining 7.9m ‘2P’ parking zone be reduced to 5.5m and a 2.4m motorcycle bay be installed on the western side of Little Darling Street, Balmain.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 20    The Boulevarde at Balmain Road, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping'     zones and '15 Minute' parking restrictions (Balmain Ward/ Balmain           Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the

intersection of Balmain Road and The Boulevarde, Lilyfield in order to prevent illegal parking

and improve sight lines. Council has also received a request for a Loading Zone facility in The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road to facilitate deliveries required for business operations.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Balmain Road, east of The Boulevarde be extended to 11m;

2.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road;

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road; and

4.   A 5.4m ‘P15 Minute 7:00AM-5:30PM MON-FRI’ parking restriction be installed on the western side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road and 'No Stopping' Zone.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Steven Carpenter attended at 10.50am.

Mr Carpenter stated that he did not support the proposal for a loading zone on the western side of The Boulevarde and made the following comments:

• Drivers often do not comply with current parking signage and park on the corner of The Boulevarde  or double park to access the café.
• Parking availability has worsened over the years and the 2013 rezoning of the business premises on the corner of Balmain Road and The Boulevarde has changed the number of vehicles in the area. 
• There are not enough deliveries to the businesses to warrant the proposed loading zone. The loading zone will remove a parking space and will not address illegal parking in the vicinity.
• Angle parking is the only way to address parking demand in The Boulevarde.

Council Officers advised that there was only 8% support for angle parking when the community was surveyed in 2014.

(Mr Carpenter left at 10.56am)

Council Officers advised that although angle parking in The Bouledvarde can be reinvestigated, it is unlikely that there would be a substantial change in the level of support in the four years since the community was last surveyed. The Committee also noted that the proposed facility is a 15 minute parking spot and can reduce illegal parking by providing turnover.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Balmain Road, east of The Boulevarde be extended to 11m;

2.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road;

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road; and

4.   A 5.4m ‘P15 Minute 7:00AM-5:30PM MON-FRI’ parking restriction be installed on the western side of The Boulevarde, south of Balmain Road and 'No Stopping' Zone.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 21    Brenan Street, Lilyfield - Proposal for Car Share Parking Space (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request for the installation of a ‘Car Share’ parking space in Brenan

Street, Lilyfield for an existing floating car share vehicle in the precinct.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 2.5m wide 'No Parking, Inner West Council Authorised Car Share Vehicle Excepted' (90^o angle parking) zone be installed in the closed section of Brenan Street, south of City West Link and east of Catherine Street, replacing the existing unrestricted parking space.

DISCUSSION

Clr da Cruz reported that car share users are not returning the vehicle to the designated car share parking space and requested Council Officers raise this issue with the car share operators. Council Officers agreed to pass on this feedback to the car share operators.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 2.5m wide 'No Parking, Inner West Council Authorised Car Share Vehicle Excepted' (90^o angle parking) zone be installed in the closed section of Brenan Street, south of City West Link and east of Catherine Street, replacing the existing unrestricted parking space.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 22    'No Stopping' Restrictions - The Summer Hill Flour Mill   Development      and Surrounding Streets (Ashfield Ward /   Summer Hill Electorate /      Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines and manoeuvring

space by parking too close to intersections within and surrounding the Flour Mill development

in Summer Hill.

It has been proposed to signpost the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at these intersections in order

to improve road safety.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Nowranie Street, south of Smith Street;

2.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Smith Street, east of Nowranie Street;

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Fleet Street, north of Smith;

4.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Smith Street, west of Fleet Street;

5.   A 12m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Chapman Street, north of Smith Street;

6.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Smith Street, west of Chapman Street;

7.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, south of Smith Street;

8.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, east of Nowranie Street;

9.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Carrington Street, south of Wellesley Street;

10. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, west and east of Spencer Street;

11. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, north and south of Wellesley Street;

12. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, south of Wellesley Street;

13. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, west of Edward Street; and

14. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Edward Street, north and south of Mungo Scott Place;

15. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on eastern side of Edward Street, north and south of Flour Mill Way;

16. A 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on eastern side of Edward Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

17. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

18. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

19. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of Windsor Road;

20. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Carrington Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

21. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Carrington Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

22. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Longport Street, east of Brown Street; and

23. A 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Longport Street, west of Old Canterbury Road.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that part 5 and 6 of the Officer’s recommendation can be withdrawn as the ‘No Stopping’ zones will be resolved during the installation of the roundabout in Smith Street at Chapman Street as part of the site’s development consent.

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition stated that there is insufficient turnover of vehicles in Smith Street which is leading people to park at the corner to access the businesses in the street. There is currently 1P parking in the street and the representative stated that the time limit could be reduced to encourage parking turnover. Council Officers advised that this can be investigated as a separate issue.

Clr da Cruz asked why 20m ‘No Stopping’ zones have been proposed in part 16 and 23 of the Officer’s recommendation. Council Officers advised that 20m ‘No Stopping’ zones are required at these two locations as they will be adjacent to signalised intersections.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the removal of parts 5 and 6:

• A 12m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Chapman Street, north of Smith Street; and

• A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Smith Street, west of Chapman Street.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Nowranie Street, south of Smith Street;

2.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Smith Street, east of Nowranie Street;

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Fleet Street, north of Smith;

4.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Smith Street, west of Fleet Street;

5.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, south of Smith Street;

6.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, east of Nowranie Street;

7.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Carrington Street, south of Wellesley Street;

8.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, west and east of Spencer Street;

9.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, north and south of Wellesley Street;

10. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, south of Wellesley Street;

11. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wellesley Street, west of Edward Street; and

12. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Edward Street, north and south of Mungo Scott Place;

13. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on eastern side of Edward Street, north and south of Flour Mill Way;

14. A 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on eastern side of Edward Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

15. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Spencer Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

16. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

17. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of Windsor Road;

18. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Carrington Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

19. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Carrington Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

20. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Longport Street, east of Brown Street; and

21. A 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Longport Street, west of Old Canterbury Road.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 23       Edwin Street North, Croydon- Request for 'Mail Zone'

SUMMARY

A request has been made by the Croydon Licensed Post Office to have a ‘Mail Zone’

established outside/near its new ‘Australia Post’ office to be built at the property No.88 Edwin

Street (North) for the pick-up and delivery of mail.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 7.0m length ‘Mail Zone 5.30am-7.00pm Mon-Fri; 6.00pm-7.00pm Sun’ be installed outside No.84 Edwin Street North, Croydon.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

A 7.0m length ‘Mail Zone 5.30am-7.00pm Mon-Fri; 6.00pm-7.00pm Sun’ be installed outside No.84 Edwin Street North, Croydon.

For motion: Unanimous

 LTC1118 Item 24   OLD CANTERBURY ROAD, LEWISHAM - Temporary Full Road            Closure for Rail Overbridge Refurbishment Works (Stanmore Ward /           Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Trains TfNSW for the temporary partial and full road closure of Old Canterbury Road, between Barker Street and Trafalgar Street/Longport Street, Lewisham on various occasions throughout 2019 in order to carry out refurbishment works on their rail over bridge.

It is noted that Old Canterbury Road is a State Road therefore the road closures will be

managed by the RMS

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a revised detour plan noting that the detours no longer run through local streets (Attachment 5).

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill asked whether pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the road closure. Council Officers will confirm with the applicant and advise the representative on the matter accordingly.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT this report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 25    New Canterbury Road, Petersham – Proposed Signage Outside             No.31-33 (Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the approved mix-used development proposal at 31-33 New Canterbury Road,

Petersham a condition was imposed on the developer to provide a detailed regulatory signage and line marking plan prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate and commencement of any road works. The condition was imposed to satisfy the requirements of the RMS and the Local Traffic Committee.

The required plan has been finalised and is presented in this report for consideration. It is

recommended that the signage associated with the supplied plan be supported by Council and submitted to the RMS for consideration and approval.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the submitted plan for signs and line marking outside 31-33 New Canterbury Road, Petersham (as per the attached design plan No. 01391-241/5) be supported by Council and submitted to the RMS for consideration and approval.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the submitted plan for signs and line marking outside 31-33 New Canterbury Road, Petersham (as per the attached design plan No. 01391-241/5) be supported by Council and submitted to the RMS for consideration and approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 26       Local Traffic Committee Schedule for 2019

SUMMARY

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

LTC1118 Item 27    63-65 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale - Modification of             Development      Consent (Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain             Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)s

SUMMARY

A Modification of Development Consent Application has been received to provide vehicular

access to the development at No.63-65 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale via Mallett Street.

The development application is for an alteration to the existing building for use as a fitness

centre (relocation of the Camperdown Fitness Facility at No.166-172 Parramatta Road).

Comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development

Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Modification Development Consent

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

LTC1118 Item 28    2019 St Jerome's Laneway Festival - Traffic Management Plan   (Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

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

LTC1118 Item 29    Croydon Road, Croydon - Proposed Pedestrian and Traffic Calming      Treatments (Leichhardt Ward / Strathfield Electorate / Burwood             PAC)

SUMMARY

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

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

LTC1118 Item 31    Works Zone 7.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri; 7.00am-1.00pm Sat - Applebee      Street, St Peters (Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West   PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an updated application for the installation of a 30m ‘Works Zone’ in

Applebee Street, St Peters.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The installation of a 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri’; 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat" on the eastern side of Applebee Street adjacent to property Nos. 63-81 Princes Highway, St Peters be approved for 12 weeks; and

2.   The Works Zone is not to be used for the loading of trucks with demolished or excavated materials.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Calum Hutcheson and Tony Metledge attended at 10.06am.

Mr Hutcheson stated that a 30m ‘Works Zone’ has been proposed to allow two vehicles to access the site and to provide sufficient space for a mobile crane whilst minimising the impact to the residential and industrial premises on Applebee Street and surrounding area.

Mr Hutcheson advised that the applicant has amended the proposed ‘Works Zone’ period and is seeking Council’s approval for a 26 week ‘Works Zone’.

(Mr Hutcheson and Mr Metledge left at 10.11am)

The Committee members agreed to the extension of the ‘Works Zone’ for 26 weeks.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The installation of a 30m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri’; 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat" on the eastern side of Applebee Street adjacent to property Nos. 63-81 Princes Highway, St Peters be approved for 26 weeks; and

2.   The Works Zone is not to be used for the loading of trucks with demolished or excavated materials.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1118 Item 32  Addison Road and Victoria Road, Marrickville - Adult cyclists on             footpath

Council Officers advised that a resident has reported adult cyclists dangerously riding on footpaths on Addison Road and Victoria Road. Council Officers requested Police consider appropriate action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

The draft Newtown Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study and recommendations are attached for the Committee’s consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The Committee endorse the draft Newtown LATM study and the recommended treatments for community consultation; and

2.   The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions.

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Newtown LATM Study Area Map

2.⇩

Newtown LATM Study Executive Summary and List of Proposed Treatments

3.⇩

Appendix G: Concept Plans

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

The draft Newington Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study and recommendations are provided for the Committee’s consideration. Amongst the options listed in the report, it is recommended that Council progress with implementing treatments, mainly the raised thresholds for a 50km/h environment and a number of other treatments.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The Committee endorse the draft Newington LATM study and the following treatments for community consultation:

a.    Raised threshold in Albert Street near Marr Playground;

b.    Two raised thresholds in Bright Street near No.26 and No.6 Bright Street;

c.    Change of priority at the intersection of Tupper Street and Newington Road, including removal of existing speed hump near No.36 Newington Road and No Parking 7am-7pm Mon-Fri opposite Tupper Street in Newington Street;

d.    Pedestrian refuge island in Addison Road between Denby and Philpott Streets;

e.    Implementation of mixed traffic bicycle facilities within the study area; and

f.     Changes at signalised intersections at Enmore Road/Llewelyn Street, Enmore Road/Addison Road and Addison Road/Agar Street/Illawarra Road.

2.   The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions.

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Newington LATM Study Area Map

2.⇩

Summary of Recommendations and Concept Plans

3.⇩

Executive Summary Newington LATM Study

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for the proposed footpath works on the southern side of Darling Street (between Red Lion Street and Denison Street) and for intersection improvements at the intersection of Darling Street and Denison Street, Rozelle. The works will improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists and is part of the Town Centre Upgrade Capital Works Program.

Consultation has been undertaken with owners and occupiers of affected properties in Darling Street, Rozelle regarding the proposal. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved (Design Plan – 10046).

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for intersection improvements, including removing an existing concrete median in Denison Street and installing new line markings at the intersection of Darling Street and Denison Street, Rozelle (as per Design Plan No. 10046) be approved.

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Detailed design plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost a ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the eastern side of Yara Avenue south of Warayama Place, Rozelle in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 12m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Yara Avenue, south of Warayama Place, Rozelle.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersections of Ash Lane/Wolseley Street and Ash Lane/Northcote Street, Haberfield, in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Ash Lane, south of Wolseley Street, Haberfield;

2.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Ash Lane, north of Northcote Street, Haberfield; and

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Ash Lane, south of Northcote Street, Haberfield.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersections of Cheltenham Street/Foucart Street and Denison Street/Brockley Street, Rozelle, in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Cheltenham Street, east of Foucart Street, Rozelle; and

2.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Denison Street, north and south of Brockley Street, Rozelle;

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

The Traffic Committee at its meeting held on 6 November 2018 deferred an item on the ‘Proposed pedestrian and traffic calming treatments’ along Croydon Road, Croydon (inclusive of proposed improvements to the intersection of Church Street and Croydon Road) for further investigation.

Council’s at its meeting on the 22 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 provides consultation feedback from the community on the various traffic facilities proposed along Croydon Road, exclusive of the proposed improvement works at the intersection of Croydon Road and Church Street which is being reported separately to the Committee.

In relation to this report, 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 under this report.

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.

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 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 8-Location 8); and

h)   Provide a central median island in Dalmar Street at Croydon Road (Figure 9- Location 9);

3.   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;

4.   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

5.   ‘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.

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Consultation letter-Croydon Road-Proposed Pedestrian and Traffic Calming treatments.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

4 December 2018

SUMMARY

The Traffic Committee at its meeting held on the 6 November 2018 deferred an item on the ‘Proposed pedestrian and traffic calming treatments’ along Croydon Road, Croydon (inclusive of proposed improvements to the intersection of Church Street and Croydon Road) for further investigation.

This report provides consultation feedback on two (2) alternate options to modify the existing 'STOP' control at the intersection of Church Street and Croydon Road. These two options were recommended for further resident consultation by the Local Traffic Committee at its meeting held on the 7 September 2017 and was subsequently adopted by Council at its meeting on the 24 April 2018.

The consultation was undertaken in line with other proposed treatment works along Croydon Road. See Attachment 1 - Consultation letter with locality map (Location 7). The optional treatment works as proposed for the intersection of Croydon Road and Church Street with community consultation feedback are provided in this report. The proposed works to this intersection would be undertaken separate and independent of other treatment works along Croydon Road. 

Option 1 (Figure 5) involves the inclusion of a right turn lane in Church Street (east), provide ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the intersection corners and proposes a speed hump in Croydon Road, north of Church Street, to improve the operation, visibility and the speed control around the intersection. Option 2 (Figure 6) retains the existing physical conditions of the intersection, provides ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to the intersection corners and proposes a speed hump in Croydon Road, north of Church Street, to generally improve the visibility and speed control around the intersection.

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 the overall area surveyed.

There was more support for Option 1 over Option 2.

Also, Council's consultant recommended Option 1 as it provided an improved operation of the intersection, coupled with improved visibility and speed control at the intersection in benefit of the local community.

It is recommended to proceed to detail design on this option, with further consultation to be undertaken with the affected residents at this location.

Also, it is intended to investigate the feasibility of providing a pedestrian facility in Croydon Road near/at the intersection of Church Street separate to the proposed intersection treatment.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The proposed ‘right turn lane’ in Church Street (east) with associated ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection of Croydon Road and speed hump/cushion in Croydon Road, north of Church Street be approved in principle, subject to detailed design and further consultation with affected residents at this location; and

2.   The feasibility of providing a pedestrian facility in Croydon Road near/at its intersection with Church Street be investigated, separate to the proposed treatment in Item 1 above.