Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 4 March 2019

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 4 March 2019

 

Meeting commenced at 10.03am

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

 

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

 

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

 

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya Ward (Chair)

Mr Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Mr Ryan Horne

Roads and Maritime Services

Ms Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP

Marina Nestoriaros

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

 

 

OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

John Stephens

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Boris Muha

IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Mary Bailey

IWC’s Parking Planner

Miia Hynninen

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

Jennifer Adams

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

Davide Torresan

IWC’s Civil Engineer – Capital Programs

Anup Bairacharya

IWC’s Civil Engineer – Capital Programs

Joe Di Cesare

IWC’S Acting Capital Programs Manager

Asith Nagodavithane

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Bruce Troelfo

Item 5 – Resident

Margaret Chung

Item 10 – Resident

Diane Gallagher

Item 10 – Resident

Alexander Kelly

Item 14 – Resident

Sean Wallace

Item 14 – Resident

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Marrickville Ward

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

Sgt John Micallef

NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command

Sc Anthony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

Wal Petschler

IWC’s Group Manager Roads and Stormwater

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

 

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 4 February 2019 were confirmed.

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

C0219(3) Item 8           Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2018 and 4 February 2019

Motion: (Lockie/Da Cruz)

 

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2018 and 4 February 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted, with the following amendment:

 

a)    In regards to LTC1218 Item 9 (Lennox Street car park upgrade and improvements) of 4 December 2018, the proposed nominal width of non-disabled parking spaces is to be kept at 2.4m rather than increased in size in order to reduce the number of legal parking spaces lost;

b)    Correct typo in Item 7 point 1(f) of 4 December meeting to refer to roundabout at Queen Street (not Church Street);

c)    Amend Item 8 point 2 of 4 December meeting as follows “the provision of a pedestrian facility in Croydon Road at its intersection with Church Street to Centenary Park be investigated as a matter of urgency for implementation before or with the right hand turning lane in point 1’; and

d)    Amend Item 37 of 4 February meeting to make provision for two parking spaces for Metro Assist on the Ashfield Mall rooftop.

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 1 White Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restriction    at intersection with Moore Lane (Baludarri Ward/Balmain   Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of White Street and Moore Lane, Lilyfield in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on the western side of White Street, north of Moore Lane

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of White Street, north of Moore Lane

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 2 Grove Street, Birchgrove - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions at intersection with The Terrace (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of Grove Street and The Terrace, Birchgrove in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Grove Street, north and south of The Terrace, Birchgrove.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Grove Street, north and south of The Terrace, Birchgrove.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 3 Church Street, Ashfield - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions at intersection with Unnamed Lane (Gulgadya Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of Church Street and Unnamed Lane, Ashfield in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Church Street, north and south of the Unnamed Lane, Ashfield.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The NSW Police representative for the PAC, in an email, indicated support for the installation of 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ signs.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Church Street, north and south of the Unnamed Lane, Ashfield.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 4 Victoria Road & Chapel Street, Marrickville - New Traffic Signals/ Intersection Upgrade for Improving Traffic Safety (Midjuburi Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic signalised intersection of Victoria Road and Chapel Road, Marrickville. The purpose of the proposed works are to increase pedestrian and vehicular safety at the subject intersection as crash statistics indicate there have been 22 reported crashes between July 2010 and June 2015 at the time of submitting the Blackspot application.

 

The proposed works include decommissioning the existing signalised pedestrian crossing on Victoria Road, installation of traffic signals at Victoria Road & Chapel Street intersection, relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Victoria Street and installation of signage and road markings. As a result of the proposal five on-street parking will be lost to cater for the turning movements of expected truck at the intersection.

 

The proposal will result in a net-loss of five (5) on-street parking spaces, removal of one (1) significant street tree and gain of four (4) trees in appropriate locations.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed traffic signals at the intersection of Victoria Road and Chapel Street, Marrickville, including associated signposting and line marking (as per the attached plan No. 10039) be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Following submissions received from the public to reduce the loss of parking in Chapel Street, it was agreed by Committee members that an additional parking space could be retained if a proposed street tree and kerb blister could be removed from the plan. The removal of this kerb blister will allow for 1 additional parking space to be provided in Chapel Street. The proposed tree will be relocated to be within the footpath. Accordingly, Councils Officer requested that the amended plan 10039A  (tabled to the Committee members) be approved.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s amended plan.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed traffic signals at the intersection of

Victoria Road and Chapel Street, Marrickville, including associated signposting and line marking (as per the attached plan No. 10039A) be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 5 Lawson Avenue, Marrickville - Raised Threshold (Midjuburi Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed raised threshold in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville.

 

The proposed work includes construction of a raised threshold, road re-sheeting, footpath rehabilitation, kerb & gutter reconstruction, drainage works and associated signage and line marking.

 

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Lawson Avenue regarding the proposal.  A summary of the consultation result is presented in this report for consideration.  It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198) of the raised threshold at Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public Speaker: Bruce Troelfo attended at 10.20am.

 

Mr Troelfo is in support of the Officer’s Recommendation and made the following comment:

 

·         Thanking Council for dealing with the local flooding issue of behalf of the Crochet Club as president.

 

Mr Troelfo left at 10.22am.  

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198) of the raised threshold at Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 6 Temporary Full Road Closure - Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street), Newtown (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

An application has been received from PBS Building for the temporary full road closure of Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street), Newtown.  The closure is to be undertaken on Saturday, 6th April 2019, with one day contingency on Saturday, 13th April 2019. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street, Newtown, on Saturday 6th April 2019, with one day contingency on Saturday, 13th April 2019 in order to erect a tower crane using a mobile crane be approved; subject to, although not limited 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 full 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

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street, Newtown, on Saturday 6th April 2019, with one day contingency on Saturday, 13th April 2019 in order to erect a tower crane using a mobile crane be approved; subject to, although not limited 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 full 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

 

 

LTC0319 Item 7 Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield - Proposed Kerb Extensions (Djarrawunang Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

In order to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at the intersection of Miller Avenue and Liverpool Road, and the intersection of Cavill Avenue and Liverpool Road, it is proposed to install kerb extensions and new pedestrian access ramps.

 

The proposed works are part of the Western Gateway footway improvements to the Ashfield Town Centre.

 

The kerb extensions will be constructed within the statutory 10m “No Stopping” distance at the intersections and there will be no loss of legal on-street parking spaces.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield (as per design plan, Liverpool Road - Western Gateway Footpath and Crossing Upgrade-attachment 1) be APPROVED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The RMS representative advised that Council is required to discuss with the development works team and go through the checklist. Committee supported installing ‘No Right Turn’ sign on Cavill Avenue exit to Liverpool Road.

 

Sgt Micallif from NSW Police is in support of the Officers Recommendation. He tabled comments advising that: It will reduce the speed of vehicles entering Cavil Avenue from Liverpool Road. It will also shorten the distance that pedestrians have to be on the road when crossing. Effectively this improvement will promote pedestrian safety in the area.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield (as per design plan, Liverpool Road - Western Gateway Footpath and Crossing Upgrade-attachment 1) be APPROVED with addition of ‘No Right Turn’ sign on Cavill Avenue exit to Liverpool Road.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 8 McGill Street, Lewisham -  Proposed Parking Restrictions (Damun Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representation from residents Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions in McGill Street, Lewisham in order to improve access to off-street parking and allow for improved thoroughfare in the narrow street.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of McGill Street between existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and the boundary of property Nos.12 and 14 McGill Street be approved;

 

2.       The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of McGill Street, immediately north of the driveway of property Nos.7-15 McGill Street to the existing ‘No Stopping’ signpost be approved; and

 

3.       The removal of ‘No Parking 9am-5pm Mon-Fri’ signage on the eastern side of McGill Street, outside property No.5 McGill Street be approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of McGill Street between existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and the boundary of property Nos.12 and 14 McGill Street be approved;

 

2.       The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of McGill Street, immediately north of the driveway of property Nos.7-15 McGill Street to the existing ‘No Stopping’ signpost be approved; and

 

3.       The removal of ‘No Parking 9am-5pm Mon-Fri’ signage on the eastern side of McGill Street, outside property No.5 McGill Street be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 9 Cavey Street at Calvert Street, Marrickville - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions (Midjuburi Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Innerwest PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representations from the community, Council is proposing to signpost ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Cavey Street at Calvert Street, Marrickville to improve manoeuvrability and sight lines at this intersection.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on both the western and eastern sides of Cavey Street, south of Calvert Street be approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on both the western and eastern sides of Cavey Street, south of Calvert Street be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 10         Fitzroy Lane, Newtown - Proposed parking restrictions (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representations from the community Council has consulted with affected residents regarding implementation of parking restrictions in Fitzroy Lane, Newtown. The proposal for ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in the laneway between Australia Street and Brooks Lane will improve access to off-street parking and address resident concerns about damage to buildings.

 

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.   Fitzroy Lane (southern side) – Alter the existing ‘No Parking 5am-10am Mondays’ to full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions between the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone at Australia Street and the existing ‘No Parking’ zone opposite Brooks Lane; and

2.   Fitzroy Lane (northern side) – Install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone immediately east of Brooks Lane, be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public Speakers: Dianne Gallagher and Margaret Chung attended at 10.07am.

 

Ms Chung objected to the proposed ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ zones and made the following comments:

 

·         The original proposal of converting the longstanding ‘No Parking’ short term to full time on northern side of the lane was initially supported by residents including Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher. Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher do not support the amended proposal above.

·         Lack of visibility poses a danger when exiting/entering her garage.

·         The design of the intersection where Fitzroy Lane joins Brookes Lane is unsafe and pushes moving traffic to the southern side; blocking vision of oncoming traffic and large vehicles.

·         Ms Chung is requesting to return the parking spaces on Fitzroy Lane to what it originally has been longstanding.

 

Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher left at 10.18am.

 

 

Council officer advised that the proposal initially was to have ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side and retain the parking on the opposite side. Following feedback received from residents expressing a concern and that it was preferred to have the ‘No Parking’ moved to the other side of the laneway as it was more beneficial and protected the privacy of property windows. The speaker properties are not directly affected by the revised proposed ‘No Parking’ zone. Amended proposal improves visibility for parking and allows easier access to laneway garages.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.   Fitzroy Lane (southern side) – Alter the existing ‘No Parking 5am-10am Mondays’ to full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions between the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone at Australia Street and the existing ‘No Parking’ zone opposite Brooks Lane; and

2.   Fitzroy Lane (northern side) – Install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone immediately east of Brooks Lane, be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 11         Pearl Lane, Newtown - Proposed 'No Parking' (Damun          Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received reports that motorists are having difficulty navigating through the laneway without damaging a fence at the rear of a residence. In order to reduce the risk of damage and improve access and manoeuvrability, Council is proposing to install ‘No Parking’ in Pearl Lane (both sides) between Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street, Newtown.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pearl Lane (both sides) between existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street be approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pearl Lane (both sides) between existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 12         Cannon Lane, Stanmore - Proposed 'No Parking' (Damun     Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representation from residents regarding difficulty gaining access to off-street parking due to vehicles parked in the laneway, Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions on both sides of Cannon Lane (between Margaret Street and Corunna Road).

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Cannon Lane, Stanmore (both sides) between Margaret Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore be approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Cannon Lane, Stanmore (both sides) between Margaret Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 13         Piper Lane (rear of 319 Annandale Street), Annandale - Proposed           'No Parking' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt        PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns regarding parked vehicles obstructing access to off-street parking in Piper Lane (rear of No.319 Annandale Street), Annandale.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 3.3m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane between two driveways and opposite rear boundary of No.319 Annandale Street, Annandale.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a 3.3m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane between two driveways and opposite rear boundary of No.319 Annandale Street, Annandale.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 14         Foucart Street at Easton Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'No        Stopping' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt    PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to signpost ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection of Foucart Street and Easton Street, Rozelle in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

 

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

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

 

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

 

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Foucart Street, south of Easton Street, Rozelle

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public Speakers: Alexander Kelly and Sean Wallace attended at 10.24am.

 

Mr Wallace objected to the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zones along Easton and Foucart Street and made the following comments:

 

·         Residents without garages will be affected.

·         Extending the 10km Shared Zone located further up to the northern side of Foucart street would be a better solution. The cars go slower, visibility and line of sight is easier with additional reaction time with oncoming traffic.

·         Mr Wallace submitted to Council a signed petition with 7-8 signatures from residents.

·         Resident stated the proposal is unnecessary.

 

Ms Kelly commented that:

 

·         There is no traffic congestion or stopping vehicles on Foucart Street before/after normal work/business hours (issues only arise during the standard 9am-5pm Monday-Friday timeframe).

 

Council Officers advised that the ‘No Stopping’ zones were necessary due to raised concerns from local residents as a road safety issue.

RMS representative advised that the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone and can be infringed without signage being implemented.

 

Ms Kelly and Mr Wallace left at 10.33am.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

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

 

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

 

3.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Foucart Street, south of Easton Street, Rozelle

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 15         Church Street, Petersham - Proposed 'No Parking Authorised       Council Records Vehicles Excepted' Restrictions (Damun          Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council’s Business Information Services section is requesting a permanent loading area in Church Street, Petersham to accommodate staff with the unloading and transportation of hardcopy documents to Council’s Records Repository.

 

It is recommended that 'No Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted’ restrictions be installed in Church Street, Petersham to assist Council’s Business Information Services staff with unimpeded access and ability to work within WH&S protocols.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted’ restrictions (length of 6 metres) on the western side of Church Street, Petersham, in front of the basement entry (large double doors) to the Petersham Town Hall (directly opposite side boundary of property No.8 Frederick Street, Petersham) be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted’ restrictions (length of 6 metres) on the western side of Church Street, Petersham, in front of the basement entry (large double doors) to the Petersham Town Hall (directly opposite side boundary of property No.8 Frederick Street, Petersham) be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 16         Henry Street, Ashfield - Proposed Installation of 10m 'No      Stopping' zone (Galgadya Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Burwood   PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns of vehicles being parked too close to the intersections along Henry Street, Lucy Street, Earle Street and Page Avenue, Ashfield.  These are intersections without ‘No Stopping’ restrictions being signposted.

 

This proposal is for 'No Stopping' zones to be installed at the specified intersection to address vehicle visibility and manoeuvrability issues.

 

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m 'No Stopping' zones at the following locations be approved:

1.       On the eastern side of Henry Street, south of Page Avenue and north of Earle Avenue, Ashfield;

2.       On the western side of Henry Street, south of Lucy Street, Ashfield; and

3.       On the northern side of Earle Avenue, east of Henry Street, Ashfield.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Sgt Micallef emailed his support of the Officer’s recommendation.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m 'No Stopping' zones at the following locations be approved:

1.       On the eastern side of Henry Street, south of Page Avenue and north of Earle Avenue, Ashfield;

2.       On the western side of Henry Street, south of Lucy Street, Ashfield; and

3.       On the northern side of Earle Avenue, east of Henry Street, Ashfield.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 17         Edwin Street & Stanley Street, Tempe - Proposed Installation of   10m Statutory 'No Stopping' Signage (Midjuburi Ward/Heffron     Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to deter illegal parking on the southern side of Edwin Street and the adjacent corner of Stanley Street, Tempe. The resident has advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, restricting sightlines for motorists turning into Edwin Street from Stanley Street.

 

It is recommended that Statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on the southern side of Edwin Street and the adjacent corners on Stanley Street in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access for turning motorists.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       Installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ signage on the southern side of Edwin Street, Tempe, both east and west from its intersection with Stanley Street (in front of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe); and

2.       Installation of 10m Statutory ‘No Stopping’ signage on both sides of Stanley Street, Tempe, at the intersection with Edwin Street, (adjacent to side boundary of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe), be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       Installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ signage on the southern side of Edwin Street, Tempe, both east and west from its intersection with Stanley Street (in front of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe); and

2.       Installation of 10m Statutory ‘No Stopping’ signage on both sides of Stanley Street, Tempe, at the intersection with Edwin Street, (adjacent to side boundary of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe), be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 18         Cannon Street, Stanmore - Proposed Installation of 10m       Statutory 'No Stopping' Signage (Damun Ward/ Newtown          Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to deter illegal parking on the western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, at its intersection with Corunna Road. The resident has advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, restricting sightlines for motorists giving way to Cannon Street, before continuing along Corunna Road.

 

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions be installed on all remaining un-signposted corners of Cannon Street and Corunna Road intersection, for a distance of 10 metres in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access for motorists.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones at the following locations be approved;

 

1.       South-east corner of Cannon Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore, extending into both streets;

2.       Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending north from its intersection with Corunna Road; and 

3.       Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending south from its intersection with Corunna Road.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones at the following locations be approved;

 

1.       South-east corner of Cannon Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore, extending into both streets;

2.       Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending north from its intersection with Corunna Road; and 

3.       Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending south from its intersection with Corunna Road.

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 19         Susan Street, Annandale - Motorbike Parking
(Gulgadya Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns regarding blocked vehicular access to the driveway of No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale.  In order to prevent vehicles impeding driveway access whilst making use of the short kerb space, it is proposed to convert the existing 4.0m ‘2P 8am-6pm’ resident parking space into a 4.0m 'Motor Bike Only’ parking between No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing 4.0m parking space between No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale restricted as ‘2P 8am-6pm; Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area A1’ parking be signposted as a 4.0m ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking space.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing 4.0m parking space between No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale restricted as ‘2P 8am-6pm; Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area A1’ parking be signposted as a 4.0m ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking space.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 20         Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACs)

SUMMARY

 

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, including ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.60 Catherine Street, Leichhardt;

 

2.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.5 Numa Street, Birchgrove;

 

3.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.32 Charlecot Street, Dulwich Hill;

 

4.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of properties No.29 and No.31 Spencer Street, Summer Hill;

 

5.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.47 Kays Avenue, Marrickville;

 

6.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.203 Sydenham Road, Marrickville;

 

7.       A 16m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of Nos.17-19 Wetherill Street, Croydon for 12 weeks;

 

8.       A 11.5m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.33 Smith Street, Summer Hill for 5 weeks;

 

9.       A 10m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.44 Liverpool Road (Gower Street frontage) and No.35 Gower Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks, subject to the applicant receiving the written concurrence from the owners of No.35 Gower Street; and

 

10.     A 65m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.30pm Mon - Sat' be installed in front of Nos.13-55 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville for 12 weeks.

 

DISCUSSION

 

RMS representative will support recommendation in Item 10;  subject to the statutory 20m ‘No Stopping’ being retained.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.60 Catherine Street, Leichhardt;

 

2.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.5 Numa Street, Birchgrove;

 

3.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.32 Charlecot Street, Dulwich Hill;

 

4.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of properties No.29 and No.31 Spencer Street, Summer Hill;

 

5.       A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.47 Kays Avenue, Marrickville;

 

6.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.203 Sydenham Road, Marrickville;

 

7.       A 16m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of Nos.17-19 Wetherill Street, Croydon for 12 weeks;

 

8.       A 11.5m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.33 Smith Street, Summer Hill for 5 weeks;

 

9.       A 10m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.44 Liverpool Road (Gower Street frontage) and No.35 Gower Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks, subject to the applicant receiving the written concurrence from the owners of No.35 Gower Street; and

 

10.     A 65m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.30pm Mon - Sat' be installed in front of Nos.13-55 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville for 12 weeks, subject to 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone being retained at the signalised intersection at Smidmore Street.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 21         Australia Street, Stanmore - Proposed Time Restricted Parking    (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representation from business owners on Australia Street, Council is proposing to implement timed parking restrictions along Australia Street, Camperdown; on the eastern side, from the Parramatta Road intersection to the frontage of No.8 Australia Street and on the western side, adjacent to No.1 Gantry Lane.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the following signage zones be approved:

 

1.       Installation of a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street from Parramatta Road to replace the existing ‘No Parking’ restriction at the intersection;

2.       Installation of 14m ‘1/4P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street, Camperdown immediately south of the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zone  (i.e. 2 spaces between No.137 Parramatta Road and No.4 Australia Street);

3.       Installation of 23m '2P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street, Camperdown immediately south of the driveway of No.4 Australia Street (i.e. 3 spaces between No.4 Australia Street and No.8 Australia Street); and

4.       Installation of a ‘2P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the western side of Australia Street, Camperdown 10m south of Parramatta Road and adjacent to No.1 Gantry Lane.

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the following signage zones be approved:

 

1.       Installation of a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street from Parramatta Road to replace the existing ‘No Parking’ restriction at the intersection;

2.       Installation of 14m ‘1/4P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street, Camperdown immediately south of the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zone  (i.e. 2 spaces between No.137 Parramatta Road and No.4 Australia Street);

3.       Installation of 23m '2P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the eastern side of Australia Street, Camperdown immediately south of the driveway of No.4 Australia Street (i.e. 3 spaces between No.4 Australia Street and No.8 Australia Street); and

4.       Installation of a ‘2P 8:30am-6pm’ zone on the western side of Australia Street, Camperdown 10m south of Parramatta Road and adjacent to No.1 Gantry Lane.

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 22         Birchgrove Road at Macquarie Terrace, Birchgrove - Proposed Linemarking and Signage Works (Baludarri Ward/Balmain    Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns from Birchgrove Public School P&C regarding pedestrian safety near the existing raised pedestrian crossing in Birchgrove Road at the intersection of Macquarie Terrace, Birchgrove.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works, which includes signposting and linemarking in Birchgrove Road at the intersection of Macquarie Terrace, Birchgrove (as per the attached plan) be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works, which includes signposting and linemarking in Birchgrove Road at the intersection of Macquarie Terrace, Birchgrove (as per the attached plan) be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 23         Flood Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadya          Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

This report considers a request received from BreastScreen NSW for the temporary placement of their mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 21st June to Friday, 16th August 2019.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street, adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 21st June to Friday, 16th August 2019 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   That all affected businesses, residents and other occupants must be notified of the road occupancy and activities at least one week prior to the commencement of the event.  Any concerns or requirements raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated by the applicant;

 

2.   That the applicant contact Energy Australia/Ausgrid in relation to power access to the mobile laboratory;

 

3.   That the areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Group Manager Roads, Traffic and Stormwater, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleansing costs;

 

4.   That the Council and RMS must be indemnified against all claims for damage or injury that may result from either the activities or from the occupation of part of the public way during the activities.  The applicant must therefore produce evidence of its public risk insurance cover (under which Council is indemnified) with a minimum policy value of at least $10,000,000;

 

5.   That a copy of the Council approval letter must be made available on the site for inspection by relevant officers;

 

6.   That the applicant must comply with any reasonable directive from Council’s Compliance Officers; and

 

7.   That Council reserves the right to cancel this approval at any time.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

The Taxi Council is in support of the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street, adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 21st June to Friday, 16th August 2019 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   That all affected businesses, residents and other occupants must be notified of the road occupancy and activities at least one week prior to the commencement of the event.  Any concerns or requirements raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated by the applicant;

 

2.   That the applicant contact Energy Australia/Ausgrid in relation to power access to the mobile laboratory;

 

3.   That the areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Group Manager Roads, Traffic and Stormwater, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleansing costs;

 

4.   That the Council and RMS must be indemnified against all claims for damage or injury that may result from either the activities or from the occupation of part of the public way during the activities.  The applicant must therefore produce evidence of its public risk insurance cover (under which Council is indemnified) with a minimum policy value of at least $10,000,000;

 

5.   That a copy of the Council approval letter must be made available on the site for inspection by relevant officers;

 

6.   That the applicant must comply with any reasonable directive from Council’s Compliance Officers; and

 

7.   That Council reserves the right to cancel this approval at any time.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0319 Item 24         2A Gladstone Street, Newtown - DA201700589 - For The       Temporary Use Of The Site For A Multi-Use Creative Hub - Revised Traffic & Parking Impact Assessment (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Additional information has been received for a temporary application to use the existing buildings to create a multi-use creative hub containing creative work spaces (business and offices premise), market stalls, wholesale bakery and food truck with 24 portable/relocatable marquees for stall holders, 8 shipping containers four on the ground floor and 4 above, fold out stage to operate 7.00am to 7.00pm Mondays to Fridays, 6.00am to 6.00pm for the creative workspaces, 6.00am to 6.00pm Mondays to Sundays for the wholesale bakery, Saturdays 7.00am to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 10.00pm for the market and 7.00am to 10.00pm for functions or creative performances

 

The application is required to be referred to the Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Advisory Committee for consideration under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the findings of this report be received and noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the findings of this report be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

General Business

 

LTC0319 Item 25      Gym on Mallet Street, Camperdown

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked about the status of Council’s decision on the amended proposal for access to the fitness centre from Mallet Street and Council’s officer advised this access location was not supported.

 

LTC0319 Item 26      City West Link Pedestrian Crossing

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain advised that the pedestrian crossing time along the City West Link at James Street is too short to cross before the lights change. The representative for the Member for Newtown advised of similar issue crossing Princes Highway at May Street.

 

RMS representative advised that they will investigate the crossing time and distance and noted that a countdown timer has been proven to negatively affect intersections similar to the City West Link.

 

 

 

LTC0319 Item 27    Pedestrian Crossing at Ashfield Station - Brown Street and       Hercules Street, Ashfield

 

Councillor da Cruz raised concerns regarding waiting time for pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing outside of Ashfield railway station at intersection of Brown Street and Hercules Street.

 

RMS representative advised that traffic signals require pedestrians to activate the ‘green’ crossing time.

 

LTC0319 Item 28      Bus Stop on Parramatta Road at Mallet Street, Camperdown

 

The representative for the Member for Newtown raised an issue with the bus stop location and residents unsafely crossing the road as pedestrian crossings are inconsistently located.

RMS representative advised if it is a result of WestConnex then the complaints need to be forwarded to them directly. The Transit Systems representative advised that the bus stop was relocated infront of Mallet Street due to WestConnex works.

 

LTC0319 Item 29     Northumberland Avenue, Stanmore Parking Permits

 

The representative for the Member for Newtown advised that resident was unable to obtain parking permit.

Council Officer advised that issuance of parking permits to said apartment complex is not possible as per the condition of the DA consent. The authority of the property is required to notify tenants and residents of parking conditions on the DA consent.

 

LTC0319 Item 30     Intersection of Chandos Street and Parramatta Road, Ashfield

 

Councillor da Cruz raised concerns for a driveway located at the Chandos Street and Parramatta Road intersection that is not compliant with AS2890.1.

Council Officers to investigate

 

 

 

Meeting closed at  11:27am.