Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 3 February 2020

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 3 February 2020

Meeting commenced at 10.10am

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 Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Zack Solomon	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Nazli Tzannes	Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Tanmila Islam	Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)
Asith Nagodavithane	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Adrian Pritchard	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Felicia Lau	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Colleen Cook	Item 9 – Resident
Philip Carrick	Item 9 – Resident
Graeme Kerr	Item 9 – Resident
James Ding	Item 12 – Resident
David Tierney	Item 18 – Consultant
David Attwood	Item 18 – Consultant
Daniel Gonzalez	Item 18 – Consultant
James Starr	Item 18 – Consultant
Rhys Hazell	Item 18 – Consultant

APOLOGIES:

Sgt Paul Vlachos	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 2 December 2019 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on Monday, 2 December 2019 are awaiting adoption.

LTC0220 Item 1 The Esplanade/Markham Place and Charlotte Street, Ashfield- Bicycle Contra-Flow in One-Way Streets (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

The Ashfield Bicycle Users Group has requested that bicycle contra-flow arrangements be considered in the one-way streets of The Esplanade/Markham Place and Charlotte Street, Ashfield to allow for improved bicycle access to destinations within the Inner West Council.

Following investigations in line with the relevant standards and guidelines, together with the street environment and geometry, the following recommendations are therefore made.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. No further action be undertaken in relation to providing a bicycle contra-flow treatment in Charlotte Street, between Elizabeth Street and Station Street, Ashfield;

2. ‘Bicycle Excepted’ signage be installed in the one-way section of the access lane at the rear of the Ashfield Catholic Club, between Station Street and Elizabeth Street; and

3. A bicycle contra-flow treatment in Markham Place/The Esplanade, Ashfield, between Markham Lane and Fox Lane/Brown Street, be approved in principle and listed on Council’s future Capital Works Program.

DISCUSSION

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative supported the proposed provision of a bicycle contra-flow in Markham Place/The Esplanade and requested that these works be prioritised.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. No further action be undertaken in relation to providing a bicycle contra-flow treatment in Charlotte Street, between Elizabeth Street and Station Street, Ashfield;

2. ‘Bicycle Excepted’ signage be installed in the one-way section of the access lane at the rear of the Ashfield Catholic Club, between Station Street and Elizabeth Street; and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 2 Bay Run at UTS Rowing Club, Haberfield - Proposed signage and pavement marking upgrade (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council have received concerns from Bay Run users regarding safety on the shared path in front of the UTS Rowing Club, Haberfield. Council has scheduled an upgrade for this section of the Bay Run and the detailed design for the upgrade will commence mid-2020. In the interim, it is proposed that signage and pavement markings upgrade works be undertaken.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed signage and pavement markings upgrade for the Bay Run around the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club building be approved.

DISCUSSION

Clr da Cruz suggested that cyclists and pedestrians be reminded to keep left on the shared path.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative commented that the Rowing Club often parks a large vehicle in front of the building and suggested that if this is a legal parking space that it be linemarked so that it does not obstruct the shared path.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed signage and pavement markings upgrade for the Bay Run around the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club building be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 3 Murray Street, Marrickville – Road Occupancy – Request by Breastscreen NSW to Position a Mobile X-RAY Unit on Street Between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Marrickville PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from ‘BreastScreen New South Wales’ to position a mobile x-ray Unit within the existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions on the western side of Murray Street adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Marrickville, between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020 (a period of approximately eight (8) weeks). In previous years the van was annually located on Smidmore Street in the ‘No parking’ zone on the northern side of Smidmore Street adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Marrickville with no major problems being encountered. However, due to Marrickville Metro Expansion works this year a new location was required. It is recommended that the request be approved, on the basis of this being an annual occurrence with no major problems being encountered previously.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile x-ray unit on the western side of Murray Street, Marrickville approximately 30 metres north of Smidmore Street, adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, be supported for a period of approximately 8 weeks from Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020, subject to the following conditions:

1. The existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be temporarily removed for the proposed duration (i.e. between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020);

2. 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;

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile x-ray unit on the western side of Murray Street, Marrickville approximately 30 metres north of Smidmore Street, adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, be supported for a period of approximately 8 weeks from Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020, subject to the following conditions:

1. The existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be temporarily removed for the proposed duration (i.e. between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020);

2. 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;

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 4 Audley Street, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Sunday 15 March 2020 – Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A Development Application (DA201700624) was approved in 2018 for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’ for a five year period (i.e. 4 March 2018, 15 March 2019, 15 March 2020, 14 March 2021 and 13 March 2022).

This year’s event will be held on Sunday 15 March 2020 and will necessitate the temporary closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon Street and Audley Street), Petersham from 1.00am until 12.00 midnight as in previous years.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon street and Audley Street), Petersham, on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 1.00am to 12.00 midnight, for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions;

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW (formerly RMS); and an application for a Road Occupancy License and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

2. Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police / Inner West Local Area Command, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems;

3. Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required;

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

5. The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon street and Audley Street), Petersham, on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 1.00am to 12.00 midnight, for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions;

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

5. The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 5 Continuous Footpath Treatment - Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the Capital Works Program, Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain. The intention of the proposal is to improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Booth Street, Sorrie Street and Palmer Street 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 (Design Plan No.10114) for the installation of a proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10114) for the installation of a proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 6 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACS)

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar St, Annandale,

b. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 32 High Street, Balmain,

c. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 76 Petersham Road, Marrickville,

d. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, and

e. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 54 Birchgrove Street, Balmain.

2. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 99 View Street, Annandale;

3. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the northern side of Mary Street, Rozelle, east of Alice Street followed by a 5.5m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ on the side boundary of No. 83 Denison Street, Rozelle;

4. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping zone’ on the south-eastern side of Wardell Road, on the side frontage of No. 70 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill, south of Ewart Street;

5. A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 56 Young Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks;

6. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 28 Waterloo Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

7. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Charlotte Street at the rear of No. 172 Evans Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks

8. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of George Street, Balmain, south of Reynolds Street, followed by a 14m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat', on the side boundary of No. 11 Reynolds Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

9. The following restrictions be installed in River Street, Birchgrove:

a. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat'; ‘No Parking at other times’ restriction be installed on the western side of River Street in front of No. 14 River Street, Birchgrove, replacing the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions for 12 weeks; and

b. A ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of River Street, north of Reuss Street at a statutory distance of 10m followed by a ‘No Parking 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Sat and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' restriction.

10. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 12 Turner Avenue, Haberfield, for 12 weeks;

11. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon, for 12 weeks;

12. A 18m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 11a Moonbie Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks; and

13. A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 5 George Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar St, Annandale,

b. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 32 High Street, Balmain,

c. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 76 Petersham Road, Marrickville,

d. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, and

e. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 54 Birchgrove Street, Balmain.

2. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 99 View Street, Annandale;

5. A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 56 Young Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks;

6. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 28 Waterloo Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

7. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Charlotte Street at the rear of No. 172 Evans Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks

9. The following restrictions be installed in River Street, Birchgrove:

10. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 12 Turner Avenue, Haberfield, for 12 weeks;

11. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon, for 12 weeks;

12. A 18m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 11a Moonbie Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks; and

13. A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 5 George Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 7 Pigott Lane, Marrickville – Request For ‘No Parking’ Restrictions (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electrorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Representations have been received from a local resident for the installation of full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pigott Lane, Marrickville (eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres south of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane) to improve access to off-street parking as vehicular access is often blocked by parked vehicles in the laneway. Residents have been notified of the proposal. It is recommended that the proposal be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of a 9 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres southward of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane, adjacent to property No. 6 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces; and

2. The applicant and Council’s Parking Officers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

It was noted by a Committee member that there was an error in the installation diagram for the proposed left and right ‘No Parking’ signs and the signage will be corrected.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The installation of a 9 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres southward of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane, adjacent to property No. 6 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces; and

2. The applicant and Council’s Parking Officers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 8 Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham - Proposed Installation of ‘No Stopping’ Signage (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to install ‘No Stopping’ signage at 3 separate locations in Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to ‘No Stopping’ on a painted island.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed, at the location of each of the 3 painted islands, on the southern side of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parking on painted islands.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a business owner who did not support the proposal as they wished to retain a parking spot within the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zone.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed, at the location of each of the 3 painted islands, on the southern side of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parking on painted islands.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 9 Clissold Street, Ashfield - Investigation of Proposed Works from the Ashfield Traffic Management Strategy (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

The Former Ashfield Local Government Area Traffic Management Strategy as adopted by Council in August 2018 recommended investigation of a number of actions in the vicinity of Clissold Street and Seaview Street Ashfield, including treatments at intersections and an investigation of a one-way pair route for buses in Clissold Street and Seaview Street. This report details the investigations and presents recommendations based on liaison with key stakeholders, investigations of crash data, traffic surveys and site investigations (including constraints).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The results of the investigation into the proposal of converting Clissold Street and Seaview Street as opposing directional one-way streets be noted, and that no further action be undertaken in relation to this matter;

2. The current parking arrangements in Clissold Street as previously adopted by the Former Ashfield Council in 2015 be retained, and that no further action be carried out to remove further parking in Clissold Street; and

3. The following works be adopted in principle and listed for consideration on the Capital Works Program:

a. Install kerb island build-outs on Prospect Road, north and south of Clissold Street, Ashfield and realignment of the north-western corner of the intersection;

b. Convert the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, west of Victoria Street;

c. Install kerb island build-outs on the east and west side of Victoria Street south of Clissold Street;

d. Install speed cushions, or speed humps in Queen Street on approaches to Clissold Street; and

e. Install kerb island build-outs on the east side of Victoria Street, north and south of Seaview Street and relocate the ‘STOP’ line out to align with the kerb islands.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Graeme Kerr, Colleen Cook and Philip Carrick attended at 11.13am

Mr Kerr requested that this matter be deferred for further community consultation and investigation of the pedestrian and vehicular safety issues and requested that further consideration be given to making Clissold and Seaview Street one-way.

Ms Cook and Mr Carrick agreed with Mr Kerr and commented that the environment and transport services in the area have changed and long-term traffic arrangements need to be reconsidered to keep up with the changes.

(Mr Kerr, Ms Cook and Mr Carrick left at 11.28am)

Council’s Officer advised that a Council representative met with residents last year to discuss issues raised by the speakers. Council’s Officer also stated that community consultation into converting Clissold Street and Seaview Street to one-way has not been undertaken as yet as the proposal at this stage was only being investigated for feasibility.

The Transit Systems representative stated that it would be difficult for buses to navigate from Holden Street to Seaview Street if Seaview Street were converted to one-way due to the constructions of kerbs. Furthermore, the narrow footpaths in Seaview Street make it unsuitable for bus stops.

The Transport for NSW representative requested for the design drawings of the kerb blisters and raised pedestrian crossing. Council Officers advised that the designs will be presented to the Committee for consideration following community consultation.

The Transit Systems representative requested for turning movement analysis be undertaken for the proposed kerb blisters to ensure that buses can safely navigate their way around the proposed devices. The representative also stated that as there are bus stops on both sides of the raised pedestrian crossing, the distance from the proposed crossing will need to comply with relevant Transport for NSW and bus design guidelines.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The following works be adopted in principle and listed for consideration on the Capital Works Program:

a. Install kerb island build-outs on Prospect Road, north and south of Clissold Street, Ashfield and realignment of the north-western corner of the intersection;

b. Convert the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, west of Victoria Street;

c. Install kerb island build-outs on the east and west side of Victoria Street south of Clissold Street;

d. Install speed cushions, or speed humps in Queen Street on approaches to Clissold Street; and

e. Install kerb island build-outs on the east side of Victoria Street, north and south of Seaview Street and relocate the ‘STOP’ line out to align with the kerb islands.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 10 Lilyfield Road, Rozelle - Extension of Resident Parking Scheme (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received requests from residents of Lilyfield Road, Rozelle between Gordon Street and Easton Park for a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) to address issues with long term parking by non-resident vehicles and the increase of WestConnex workers parking in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a ‘2P 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ parking restriction be installed on the northern side of Lilyfield Road west of Gordon Street, frontage of house Nos.59-65 Lilyfield Road, Rozelle.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked when a proposed 350 space parking lot for WestConnex workers will be constructed. Council Officers advised that WestConnex have indicated the parking lot will be ready in February 2020.

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the WestConnex site also operates on Saturdays and as such, Area R1 parking restrictions should include Saturday. Council Officers advised that Council will be undertaking an area wide study in the coming months to address worker parking. Consultation to extend Area R1 parking restrictions to Saturdays can be included in this study.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 11 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - Removal of redundant bus stop facilities (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council was notified by Transit Systems that two bus stops on Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (in front of House Nos. 29 and 34) have been made redundant and are no longer required. Removal of the bus zone will return unrestricted parking spaces to residents and visitors.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing Bus Zones and pavement tactiles be removed at the following locations:

a) 23m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.34); and

b) 20m ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.29).

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing Bus Zones and pavement tactiles be removed at the following locations:

a) 23m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.34); and

b) 20m ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.29).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 12 Croydon Parking Study (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Croydon Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Croydon Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft report proposed an expansion of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) on a number of streets in Croydon. The response results indicate that the community in general did not support the proposed strategy with a 73.6% non-support, as well as separate submissions and two petitions received during the public engagement. Several submissions requested a parking scheme with two free permits given to residents regardless of the number of off-street parking spaces. The views of the community on the proposed RPS areas indicate that whilst there is generally a desire to change the current parking management, concerns were raised with the proposed permit policy which has been used in other RPS areas in the Inner West.

In view of the high level of objections, it is recommended that the proposed Croydon Strategy not be supported at this time and further consideration for street specific RPS for the Croydon area cease for a period of 24 months until February 2022. Additionally, it is recommended that parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020. Any parking review is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

2. In view of the results of the Public Exhibition, stage 1 and 2 of the Croydon Parking Strategy not be supported at this time;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Croydon area cease for 24 months until February 2022;

4. Parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020; and

5. Any future parking review for the Croydon area is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: James Ding attended at 10.12am

Mr Ding, speaking on behalf of residents of property no. 70, 72, 74, 74a, 76 and 78 Thomas Street, requested the following:

· Implement timed parking on the southern side of Thomas Street (west of Frederick Street), consistent with the current parking restrictions on the northern side of Thomas Street, to deter commuter and long-term parking . Alternatively, the southern side of Thomas Street have the same parking restrictions as Brady Street.

· Each household be allocated two parking permits regardless of how many parking spaces are on the property.

· Parking permits should be transferable free of charge to accommodate shorter term residents like those living in share houses.

· Visitor parking permits should be available through an online portal free of charge.

(Mr Ding left at 10.21am)

Committee members noted that the first issue raised by Mr Ding was addressed in the report. Council Officers advised that issuing two parking permits to residents regardless of the number of parking spaces on properties would create a demand for on-street parking in excess of the available spaces on the street. Enforcement action will be requested from Council’s Regulatory Services to investigate the abandoned vehicles in Thomas Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

2. In view of the results of the Public Exhibition, stage 1 and 2 of the Croydon Parking Strategy not be supported at this time;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Croydon area cease for 24 months until February 2022;

4. Parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020; and

5. Any future parking review for the Croydon area is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 13 William Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from parents of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School and residents regarding vehicle sight line issues when exiting Elswick Street and turning right into William Street at the intersection of Elswick Street and William Street, Leichhardt. This occurs when vehicles park too close to the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the southern side of William Street, east of Elswick Street, Leichhardt to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ distance at the intersection.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 14 Trinity Grammar School Prospect Road, Summer Hill - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines between pedestrians and vehicles on approach to the existing pedestrian zebra crossing outside Trinity Grammar School, Prospect Road, Summer Hill.

The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on approach to the mid-block pedestrian zebra crossing is not to the current RMS requirements. Therefore, it is proposed to extend the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone by 10metres (to a total of 20 metres).

Officer’s Recommendation

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended from 10m to 20 metres on the eastern side of Prospect Road, outside of 142-144 Prospect Road, Summer Hill (north of the pedestrian crossing).

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended from 10m to 20 metres on the eastern side of Prospect Road, outside of 142-144 Prospect Road, Summer Hill (north of the pedestrian crossing).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 15 Morgan Street, Petersham - Proposed Installation of Painted Island to Reinforce NSW Road Rules at Road Closure
(Damun-Stanmore Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

THAT the proposed painted island on the eastern side of Morgan Street Road Closure, Petersham, at the point of entry for bicycles, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parked vehicles obstructing cycleway, be APPROVED.

Officer’s Recommendation

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 16 Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2020 on Saturday, 25 April 2020, Inner West Council is organising the ANZAC Day dawn Service at the Loyalty Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and 9:30am.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

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

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

c. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 17 Cary Street between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - Street Party (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is initiating a Play Streets program in a small number of local streets and laneways throughout the Local Government Area (LGA). The long term aim of the program is for communities to be empowered to run self-managed play streets events in their neighbourhood with support and advice from Council. To facilitate the pilot event, it is proposed to close Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street on Sunday, 15 March 2020 between 3.00pm and 5.00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, to conduct a Play Streets event (Street Party) on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 3.00pm-5.00pm, be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

a. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street;

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

c. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street;

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

c. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 18 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville – DA 201900096 – Mixed Residential Commercial Use Development (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application to demolish existing improvements and construct a mixed-use development ranging from 6 storeys to 12 storeys in height comprising 2,387sqm of ground floor retail floorspace, 272 residential apartments and two levels of associated basement car parking, including the provision of public domain and landscaping works.

The application is required to be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

Comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: David Tierney from TITFA Consultancy and David Attwood from Ethos Urban attended at 10.35am.

Mr Tierney and Mr Attwood addressed a number of concerns raised by Council’s Traffic Engineer in the report and tabled a written response to those concerns (Attachment 1).

(Mr Tierney and Mr Attwood left at 10.54am)

Clr da Cruz commented that active transport could be encouraged around the site through strategic placement of pedestrian crossings.

The Committee noted that the consultants had indicated that the consultants had indicated that they will address a number of issues highlighted within the Officer’s report. The Committee also noted the consultant’s case for removal of the ‘No Right Turn’ peak hour ban. However, Committee members agreed with the conclusion within the Officer’s report and agreed that it was a reasonable approach to address safety concerns at the proposed intersection.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s conclusions.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0220 Item 19 Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

Clr Macri asked for a progress update on the Warren Road improvement proposal. The Transport for NSW representative advised that work on the project is ongoing and Council has had discussions with them to review the traffic signals and upgrading the site.

LTC0220 Item 20 Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

Clr Macri stated that residents of Hartley Street have been asking when resident parking will be implemented in the street. Council Officers will follow up with Clr Macri on this matter.

LTC0220 Item 21 Rat running in Elswick Street North, Leichhardt

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that residents of Elswick Street North have complained of motorists using the street and the lanes on either side of Elswick Street North as a rat run to travel to the city from Darley Road. This occurs when traffic banks up on Darley Road at the City West Link intersection. The representative will liaise with Transport for NSW on this matter.

LTC0220 Item 22 Safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Marrickville

The representative for the Member for Newtown tabled a letter from a resident concerning the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street. The resident was concerned with safety at this intersection following a recent hit and run incident when a cyclist was hit by a truck, and an incident where an SUV overturned onto the footpath after being hit by a bus. The resident requested that the intersection be improved by reducing the speed limit, installing red light cameras, installing a turning arrow from Llewellyn Street into Edgeware Road and improving signage. The representative for Transport for NSW advised that they can review the crash history of the intersection and investigate how the intersection could be improved. Transport for NSW will liaise with Council on this issue.

LTC0220 Item 23 WestConnex trucks on non-approved roads

The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that she was advised by WestConnex that their construction (truck and dog) vehicles can travel along non-approved roads if those vehicles are unloaded. The representative requested that this be confirmed.

Meeting closed at 12.07pm.

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