Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 15 March 2021

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

Held electronically in March 2021

 

 

 

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

Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

SC Tony Kenny

NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command

Sgt Charles Buttrose

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

Tanmila Samin Islam

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

 

 

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)

Adrian Prichard

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in February 2021 were confirmed.

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in February 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 with the following amendments:

 

-     LTC0221 Item 7  Minor Traffic Facilities - That the Disabled Parking zone and mobility parking space be reinstated in front of 11 Bruce Street on the eastern side of Bruce Street Stanmore; and

-     LTC 0221 Item 14 ‘No Left Turn’ into Victoria Road from Moodie Street, Rozelle - That Council determines to temporarily continue the "No Left Turn" restriction into Victoria Road from Moodie Street with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered.

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION

 

The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

 

The representative for NSW Police – Leichhardt supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

 

The representative for Transit Systems supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

 

 

LTC0321 Item 1  Bedwin Road Bridge St Peters - Sydney Metro – Signs and Line Markings Plan for temporary works (Midjuburi - Marrickville and Damun – Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill and Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Sydney Metro have submitted to Council detailed line marking and signage plans for temporary road works on Bedwin Road Bridge for a period of approximately 16 weeks beginning mid-March 2021. The works will be staged in two phases to accommodate separately works on either side of the bridge allowing contraflow traffic arrangements to be in place. The proposed works involve the installation of new regulatory signage. Sydney Metro will install the signage and line marking and reinstate original signage and line markings after works are completed. It is recommended that the submitted plans be supported as shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:   

 

1.   All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

 

2.   Council’s existing line marking and signage be reinstated in Bedwin Road, St Peters at the end of the works to the satisfaction of Council’s Co-ordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the IWBC requested a marked bike lane through the works zone and an area for cyclists to wait, separate from the traffic lane. The representative commented that without special provisions in place, cyclists are usually pushed to the side when they join the traffic lane.

 

Council Officers provided advice from the Sydenham Metro Interface Manager stating there is limited space on Bedwin Road to provide the requested cyclist provisions, with the lane widths being at the minimum allowed for works to continue. Sydenham Metro would be able to ensure that there is sufficient space on the eastbound approach as the road travel lanes are single lanes on approach. However, there is no such area on the westbound approach. Sydenham Metro will review the proposal and advise if any provisions can be made.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:   

 

1.   All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

 

2.   Council’s existing line marking and signage be reinstated in Bedwin Road, St Peters at the end of the works to the satisfaction of Council’s Co-ordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0321 Item 2  Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville – short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road as part of Marrickville Metro Expansion Works (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has been notified by MLA Transport Planning, on behalf of Adco Constructions, about proposed short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and a new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road, Marrickville as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works. It is recommended that the proposed changes be approved and that all works and costs associated with the signage changes and temporary relocated 'Bus Zone' and reinstatement of Council’s original parking restrictions is to be borne by the Applicant.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed short-term temporary changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLA Transport Planning (TMP 20008r05C-210301, CV-1BPD-02-061) be approved subject to the following conditions:     

 

a)   All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

 

b)  The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

 

c)   Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

 

d)  Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.  

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

It was noted that the TMP provided in the agenda was the incorrect attachment. The correct TMP is in Attachment 1.

 

The TfNSW representative indicated that a Shared Zone in Smidmore Street cannot operate during the Bus Detour times. Therefore, the following condition was proposed to be added to the recommendation:

 

e) All Shared Zone signage and associated pavement markings in Smidmore Street be temporarily removed for the duration of the bus detour. All signs must be reinstated as soon as the bus detour is no longer required.

 

The applicant has indicated that they support this modification. The Committee members also supported the modification to the recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed short-term temporary changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLA Transport Planning (TMP 20008r05C-210301, CV-1BPD-02-061) be approved subject to the following conditions:

    

a)   All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

 

b)   The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

 

c)   Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

 

d)  Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.  

 

e)   All Shared Zone signage and associated pavement markings in Smidmore Street be temporarily removed for the duration of the bus detour. All signs must be reinstated as soon as the bus detour is no longer required.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0321 Item 3  Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7)
(Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

At the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 February 2021, a report was presented detailing proposed on-road tree planter boxes, traffic/parking control measures and kerbextension in Regent Street, as part of Step 1 of the Public Domain Works for the RSL Petersham development under approved DA 201800173. Council approval is now sought on the plans detailing the remaining traffic, parking and footway works required to be carried out under condition of Development Consent for Trafalgar Street and its intersection to Regent Street (Refer to Attachment 2 Plan C46.8 version C). In addition, it should be noted that Council’s Regional Bicycle Route RR7 facility is to be constructed along the section of Trafalgar Street, between Gordon Street and Crystal Street. NSW Government funding has been made available to carry out this work, with the commencement of this work scheduled around mid-2021.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

1.    The report be received and noted;

 

2.    The detailed proposed traffic and parking works in Trafalgar Street and its intersection with Regent Street, Petersham, on attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, be APPROVED, subject to the following;

 

a)   Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b)   An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

c)   The ‘No Right Turn’ as shown on the northern kerb side island in Trafalgar Street opposite the RSL carpark and Forzzard Lane, have a supplementary sign underneath reading ‘INTO RSL CAR PARK & FOZZARD LANE’;

d)   The ‘No Stopping (arrow right)’ sign on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to the west of Fozzard Lane be changed to read ‘No Stopping (arrow left)’ and the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be reinstated over the driveways between Fozzard Lane and no. 313-315 Trafalgar Street;

e)   No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

f)    The builder prepare/provide for the bus pad/footings and other infrastructure works for the relocation of the bus stop and Council approved shelter as shown on the plan to the satisfaction of Council; 

g)   The builder is to install all signs and line marking as per attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8,  including all modifications (a) to (f) as listed above to the satisfaction of Council;

  

3.  The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

 

4.  The temporary relocation of the Bus Stop on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to a position further east of Regent Street between No. 273 and No. 265 Trafalgar Street be approved, subject to specific dates being provided to Council’s Traffic & Transport Planning Manager and affected residents being notified at least two weeks prior to the changes.

 

5.   The Traffic Management Plan prepared by Barker Ryan Steward in Attachment 11 for the installation of ‘No Right Turn 3.00pm-7.00pm Mon-Fri.,’ from New Canterbury Road into Regent Street, be submitted to TFNSW for consideration and approval, and that the builder work with the TFNSW to install the required signs.              

 

DISCUSSION

 

The builder, Deicorp, has provided written comments in response to the Traffic Committee report. These are attached with additional Officer comments (Attachment 2).

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.    The report be received and noted;

 

2.    The detailed proposed traffic and parking works in Trafalgar Street and its intersection with Regent Street, Petersham, on attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, be APPROVED, subject to the following;

 

a)   Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b)   An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

c)   The ‘No Right Turn’ as shown on the northern kerb side island in Trafalgar Street opposite the RSL carpark and Forzzard Lane, have a supplementary sign underneath reading ‘INTO RSL CAR PARK & FOZZARD LANE’;

d)   The ‘No Stopping (arrow right)’ sign on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to the west of Fozzard Lane be changed to read ‘No Stopping (arrow left)’ and the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be reinstated over the driveways between Fozzard Lane and no. 313-315 Trafalgar Street;

e)   No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

f)    The builder prepare/provide for the bus pad/footings and other infrastructure works for the relocation of the bus stop and Council approved shelter as shown on the plan to the satisfaction of Council; 

g)   The builder is to install all signs and line marking as per attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8,  including all modifications (a) to (f) as listed above to the satisfaction of Council;

  

3.  The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

 

4.  The temporary relocation of the Bus Stop on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to a position further east of Regent Street between No. 273 and No. 265 Trafalgar Street be approved, subject to specific dates being provided to Council’s Traffic & Transport Planning Manager and affected residents being notified at least two weeks prior to the changes.

 

5.  The Traffic Management Plan prepared by Barker Ryan Steward in Attachment 11 for the installation of ‘No Right Turn 3.00pm-7.00pm Mon-Fri.,’ from New Canterbury Road into Regent Street, be submitted to TFNSW for consideration and approval, and that the builder work with the TFNSW to install the required signs.              

                 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC0321 Item 4  Guihen Street and Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed short term parking (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns from local businesses on Booth Street (between Alexandria Drive and Pyrmont Bridge Road), Annandale regarding a lack of short-term parking in the area for customers and visitors.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

 

2.       The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

 

3.       The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

 

4.       A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

 

2.       The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

 

3.       The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

 

4.       A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0321 Item 5  Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Removal of Existing Bus Zone (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to remove a redundant existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) to reinstate unrestricted parking at this location.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0321 Item 6  332 Norton Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Loading Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/  Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request to change one space of the existing ‘1/2P 8am-6pm Mon-Sat’ parking restriction to a ‘Loading Zone 6am-4pm Mon-Sat’ in front of No. 332 Norton Street, Leichhardt to facilitate deliveries for local businesses.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0321 Item 7  Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School
(Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received representations from Tempe High School requesting the review of parking restrictions along the four streets encompassing the school. These are Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street and Collins Street. As school buses rely upon the surrounding streets to service the school, concerns were raised when cars are parked along certain sections of the bus route, leading to traffic obstruction and possibly damage to parked vehicles. An investigation has revealed that there are either no signposted parking restrictions or that the current parking signage does not effectively deter vehicles parking in inappropriate locations, thus restricting thoroughfare and turning ability for buses travelling along the boundary of Tempe High School.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

 

1.       A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2.       A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3.       A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4.       A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5.       A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6.       A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7.       A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

8.       A 69 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Collins Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing 50 metre ‘No Parking 7am – 9am Mon – Fri’ & 19 metre ‘No Parking’ restrictions; and

9.       A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

 

1.       A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2.       A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3.       A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4.       A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5.       A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6.       A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7.       A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

8.       A 69 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Collins Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing 50 metre ‘No Parking 7am – 9am Mon – Fri’ & 19 metre ‘No Parking’ restrictions; and

9.       A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0321 Item 8  Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft strategy proposed several changes, including a Saturday Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in streets surrounding the Orange Grove Public School during market days, angle parking in Hubert Street and Charles Street, and a need to establish Special Event Parking replacing the existing restrictions in the street surrounding Leichhardt Oval. The general feedback themes include the issue of enforcement in Lilyfield, dissatisfaction with boat trailers, and parking pressure concerns from WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site. Area specific feedback include suggestions for angle parking for the whole length of Rayner Street to increase parking supply.

 

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Council was unable to undertake a parking survey during a large capacity event at Leichhardt Oval. This data was to be used as a basis to review the existing parking control and develop a Special Event Parking scheme. As venue restrictions ease over time, it is expected that a parking survey during a full capacity event will assist in the development of a special event Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme for the current area LY permit scheme.

 

The response totalled 35.8% in support, 29.9% non-support, and 34.3% with an unsure/neutral preference. After the Public Exhibition feedback was assessed, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 2. As the changes included both short-term and long-term matters, this would require Council to implement the changes with community engagement over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

 

In addition, the parking impact on streets near the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site has been a source of concern for residents in Lilyfield and Rozelle. Council has worked together on the consultation on including additional streets in the RPS in October 2020. Due to the low overall support from the community, this was not implemented. However, Council is continuing discussions with Transport for NSW to explore parking options to alleviate parking pressures until the completion of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange in 2023.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

 

2.   In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3.   An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4.   Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5.   Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6.   Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval; and

 

 

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the sight line of certain streets intersecting Lilyfield Road are inadequate due to the acute angle of the corners and noted that the Leichhardt Bike Plan shows that 2 of the 5 bike accidents in Lilyfield Road occurred opposite intersections with angled streets. The representative requested that the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on each of the eastern corners of Charles Street, Charles Lane, Hubert Street and Francis Street be extended to at least 15m to improve safety for motorists turning into Lilyfield Road and improve sight lines to motorists and cyclists travelling west along Lilyfield Road.

Council Officers advised that parking precinct studies do not typically consider ‘No Stopping’ zone extensions. Requests for extensions to ‘No Stopping’ zones can be made and considered on a case-by-case basis, however, loss of legal parking is generally not supported by the community. A preliminary review of these intersections also show no accident history (in the current 5-year TfNSW accident history). Council Officers will review the representative’s request separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

 

2.   In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3.   An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4.   Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5.   Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6.   Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval.

 

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0321 Item 9  Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Balmain East Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft report proposed several changes, including an expansion of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) as shown in Attachment 2. The response results indicate that the community had mixed opinions on the proposed changes, with a low support for the draft strategy proposed by Council.

 

After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the proposed parking strategy. As the changes included both short term and long term strategies, this would require Council to implement the changes over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific RPS other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

 

2.   In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the revised changes to parking strategy as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted, with items 1-3 to be implemented prior to July 2021 and items 4-12 to be implemented with further community engagement;

3.   Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4.   That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

It was noted that within the report and recommendations table, reference to “2P 8am – 10am permit holders excepted Area BE” should be “2P 8am – 10pm permit holders excepted Area BE”.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

 

2.   In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the revised changes to parking strategy as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted, with items 1-3 to be implemented prior to July 2021 and items 4-12 to be implemented with further community engagement;

3.   Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4.   That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0321 Item 10 15-17 Marion Street, Leichhardt - Temporary Relocation of Existing    Bus Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request for the temporary relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street in front of Nos. 15-17 Marion Street Leichhardt to provide a safe area for patrons to access bus services during ongoing construction works at Nos. 15-17 Marion Street.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

a)   the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b)   That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

c)   ‘4P ticket 8am-10pm’ parking restrictions be provided in place of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ until such time that re-establishment of the ‘Bus Zone’ is required or until a temporary ‘Works Zone’ is established.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

a)   the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b)   That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

c)   ‘4P ticket 8am-10pm’ parking restrictions be provided in place of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ until such time that re-establishment of the ‘Bus Zone’ is required or until a temporary ‘Works Zone’ is established.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0321 Item 11 168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street),        Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain       Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021  (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, 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

 

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

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021  (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, 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

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0321 Item 12  Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway,    Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event (Gulgadya- Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application from the licensee of The Royal Hotel in Leichhardt for approval of a temporary full road closure in Carlisle Street between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight. The road closure has been requested to facilitate The Royal Hotel ANZAC Day Event.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   Latest government and health advice on Covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Command, 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;

 

3.   That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

 

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

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The TfNSW representative advised that if this is a Class 2 event, TfNSW will need to provide concurrence and requested that the TMP, PL insurance and risk assessment be submitted to TfNSW.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   Latest government and health advice on Covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Command, 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;

 

3.   That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

General Business 

 

LTC0321 Item 13  ‘No Left Turn’ to Wardell Road from Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill

 

Representations were made to Clr Macri regarding the new ‘No Left Turn’ from Riverside Crescent into Wardell Road. Concerns were raised that the ‘No Left Turn’ is having unintended impact on traffic on Wardell Road and surrounding roads, causing confusion as there are no warning signs of changed traffic conditions and congestion during peak time. Requests were made to review the signage and traffic signal phasing at the intersection. Council Officers will investigate.

 

LTC0321 Item 14  Request for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane, Stanmore

 

A request was received by the Member for Newtown for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane near the property entrance of Unit B02, 109 Salisbury Road, Stanmore. The resident of the property stated that access to the property is difficult due to the narrow footpath and if a vehicle is parked directly outside the property on Durham Lane, access to the property is further impeded, especially for less mobile residents. Council Officers will investigate.

 

LTC0321 Item 15 Trucks on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Enmore and Newtown

 

A resident of Kingston Road contacted the Member for Newtown’s Office indicating that she and many neighbours are concerned about the number and type of large vehicles using Liberty Street and Kingston Road including cement trucks, Newington school buses (large tourist buses), semitrailers (including one with containers on it) and WestConnex ‘truck and dogs’. The resident has also contacted Newtown Police about this issue.

The representative for the Member for Newtown indicated that they have raised the issue of construction trucks on many key roads in the Inner West including King Street, Edgeware Road and Enmore Road in the past, while realising that these roads come under the control of TfNSW. However, given the high pedestrian and cycle usage as well as the size of these streets, the representative suggested that Council look at whether some of these roads need to be assessed for reclassification with TfNSW.

 

LTC0321 Item 16  Improving pedestrian safety on Canal Road, Lilyfield

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that an increasing number of vehicles use Canal Road, particularly during cricket and football practice. Due to the increased traffic, the representative requested that a marked pedestrian crossing and speed hump be investigated for Canal Road to enable pedestrians to cross the road to reach the path to the Leichhardt North Station and the overbridge on the City-West Link. Council Officers will investigate.

 

This concluded the business of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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ADDITIONAL OFFICER COMMENTS:

Council issued a general notification letter dated 16 February 2021 to affected residents/businesses in vicinity of the development advising of works required to be undertaken in Trafalgar Street, Regent Street, Fisher Street, and New Canterbury Road.

 

A further notification letter was issued dated 17 February 2021 of an error, and to correctly advise that the Bus Stop on the northern side of Trafalgar Street, be relocated from west to east of Regent Street.

 

The community was given the opportunity to comment, with comments needing to be received by the 5 March 2021. No responses have been received from the community.

The builder by email dated 10 March 2021 has responded to the notification letter and the report to Council as follows:

 

‘Deicorp once again wish to make our position very clear that any works related to Council Bicycle path which also incorporates the relocation and installation of 2x bus shelters is in no way related to Deicorps Development Approval.

 

This matter has discussed with Council on many occasions and seeing that Council have acquired Government funding for the cycle way and related works the responsibility of these works rest with Council not the Developer/Builder.

 

In relation to this matter and to then place this responsibility of these works back to on the builder as noted in Item 2(f) is incorrect and we request that this item be changed to reflect Councils responsibility by changing the first two words to ‘The Council’.

 

Deicorp’s letter in response to notification letter, followed with the general notification letter is attached.

 

The intent of the notification letter was to advise the community of all council and developmental works required to be carried out in the area, related or unrelated.

 

Under Condition 2(f) within the recommendations to the traffic committee, the builder is still to comply satisfactorily under development consent 252(b), and under footway restoration, would be required to co-ordinate with Council on the preparation of bus relocation works only on the southern side of Trafalgar Street. The arrangements for work and cost is an internal matter to be discussed with Council and the Builder.


 

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