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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

6 February 2018

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Chamber Room, Petersham Service Centre on 6 February 2018

 

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 Julie Passas

Deputy Mayor – Ashfield Ward (Chair)

Clr Marghanita Da Cruz

Leichhardt Ward (Alternate Chair)

Ms Sarina Foulstone

Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Mr Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Mr Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Sgt John Micallef

NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie

Sgt Dan Chilvers

NSW Police – Leichhardt

SC Anthony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Area Command

Sgt Trudy Crowther

NSW Police - Burwood

SC Germaine Grant

NSW Police - Burwood

SC Sam Tohme

NSW Police - Campsie

Mr Ryan Horne

Roads and Maritime Services

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Mr Peter Whitney

State Transit Authority

Mr Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Mr John Stephens

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

Mr George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Mr Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)

Ms Jenny Adams

IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Mr Boris Muha

IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Mr David Yu

IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Mr Emilio Andari

IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Ms Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Mr Richard Mazzeo

Item 8

Mr David Tierney

Item 16

Mr Andrew Morse

Item 16

Ms Leonie Derwent

Item 17

Mr Denis Doyle

Item 17

Ms Anne-Therese King

Item 17

Mr John Johnson

Item 17

Ms Natalie Lovett

Item 17

Resident of Hornsey Street, Lilyfield

Item 17

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Mr Jamie Parker MP

Member for Balmain

Ms Sophie Cotsis MP

Member for Canterbury

Mr Ron Hoenig MP

Member for Heffron

Ms Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Mr Wal Petschler

IWC’s Group Manager, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

·         The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 2 November 2017 and the Extra-Ordinary Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 3 November 2017 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 12 December 2017, with the exception of:

 

Item 13 of the 2 November 2017 meeting where Council resolved to amend the recommendation to:

 

 THAT Council:

 

1.    Install a resident parking scheme “2p 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, Permit holders excepted, area A1” on the west side of Edith Street, Leichhardt (South of Marion Street); and

2.    Limit the number of permits per eligible households to a maximum of 2 residential permits only.

 

·         The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that Item 36 of the minutes for the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 7 December 2017 be amended to include that he had proposed installing 'No Parking– Motor Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restrictions to prevent advertising trailers parking on Frederick Street, Ashfield.

 

Clr Da Cruz advised that, effective from 1 March, changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy banning advertising trailers will allow Council Officers to monitor and enforce advertising trailers parked on roads.

 

·         IWC’s Manager for Traffic and Transport Services tabled the following amendments to the Minutes for Item 30 of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 7 December 2017 from resident Ms Andrea Fernandes:

 

Ms Fernandes stated that the proposed shared path in Edwin Street would be unsafe, antisocial and lacks purpose, and made the following comments:

 

·         Edwin Street has many driveways and the potential for motorists colliding with cyclists as they exit their driveway is high due to poor visibility. A neighbour’s car has previously collided with a child riding a scooter on the Edwin Street footpath.

·         It would be negligent for Council to promote Edwin Street as a route for inexperienced riders as: (1) there will be no separation between a shared path and residents’ driveways, fencing and gates; (2) bollards within the footpath at two intersections; (3) a ‘dog-leg’ turn on a gradient in front of Tempe Public School; (4) unavoidable dismount at busy Gannon Street; and (5) sharp turns at the ‘bottleneck’ Gannon Street roundabout towards Tempe station.

·         The proposed shared path would disturb the Edwin Street community life and create danger and conflict with train commuters and school children who use the footpath. The proposed footpath widening will not make a difference to congestion with other users.

·         There are no shared paths on existing residential streets in the local area.

·         In principle, Transport for NSW does not support shared paths, particularly when close to schools and train stations.

·         Bike Marrickville, an advocate for new cyclists, is not in support of the proposed Edwin Street shared path.

·         It is unclear where the shared path would take leisure and vulnerable cyclists. It is proposed to terminate at the eastern side of Tempe train station and does not connect to the Cooks River cycleway.

·         The majority of LR7 is mixed traffic routes. A mixed traffic option is preferred in Edwin Street and is supported by Bike Marrickville.

 

Ms Fernandes circulated photographs that visually demonstrated the poor sightlines - from both cyclist and resident perspectives – that a proposed Edwin Street shared path would have. She also tabled further comments to the Committee elaborating on the previous points and tabled feedback from her neighbour, Ms Maureen Ellis who comments on impacts the shared path will have on community safety, especially for young children and senior residents of Edwin Street.

 

The Committee members agreed with the amendments to the Minutes.

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 7 December 2017 are awaiting adoption.

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

Nil.

 

LTC0218 Item 1    Learmonth Street, Haberfield – Proposed speed cushions (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for proposed speed cushions as part of traffic calming improvements in Learmonth Street, Haberfield as part of Council’s Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities. The proposal for speed cushions and associated signs and line markings will improve traffic conditions at this location. 

 

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Learmonth Street, regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed design plans be supported.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the design plan of the speed cushions and associated signs and line markings in Learmonth Street, Haberfield between Boomerang Street and Tillock Street (as per design plan Nos. RC550-A Ed. 1, RC550-B Ed. 2, RC550-C Ed. 2) be SUPPORTED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Police representatives stated that the reported 85th percentile speed in Learmonth Street does not support the need for speed cushions.

 

Council Officers advised that a Local Area Traffic Management study had identified speed cushions as a treatment to slow vehicle speeds and manage anti-social behaviour, including burnouts, in the street. It was advised that further treatments will be implemented in stages in surrounding streets as a result of the study.

 

Council Officers tabled an email from a resident who made a submission during the consultation period but could not attend the meeting. The resident wrote that he does not believe the proposed speed cushions is the right solution and will cause other problems and attached a photo of tyre marks on the road caused by burnouts near his property on Learmonth Street.

 

Police representatives advised that they have seen skid marks on the road during inspections of Learmonth Street and concluded that drivers reverse onto the speed hump and use it to take off from to do burnouts. Police representatives advised that the speed cushions may assist in managing anti-social behaviour; however, to address the issue, it is necessary for Police to identify the anti-social drivers and take enforcement action.

 

Council Officers proposed installing radar speed units in Learmonth Street and advised that these units, along with the distribution of residential bin stickers with text 'SLOW DOWN In my street' have previously been successful in reducing speeds in streets in the Leichhardt area. It was noted that rotating the radar speed units could also strengthen their effectiveness.

 

The Committee agreed to defer the proposed installation of speed cushions to allow Council Officers to install radar speed units for a period of time and report back to the Committee.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council Officers install radar speed units on Learmonth Street, Haberfield and presents results back to the Committee.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 2    Boomerang Street, Haberfield – Proposed speed cushion (Leichhardt    Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for a proposed speed cushion as part of traffic calming improvements in Boomerang Street, Haberfield as part of Council’s Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities.  The proposal for speed cushions and associated signs and line markings will improve traffic conditions at this location. 

 

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, regarding the proposal.  A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration.  It is recommended that the proposed design plans be supported.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the design plan of the speed cushions and associated signs and line markings in Boomerang Street, Haberfield, between the City West Link Road and Crescent Street (as per design plan No. RC551-A Ed. 1) be SUPPORTED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Clr Passas expressed safety concerns regarding the left turn exit from City West Link Road into Boomerang Street as motorists tend to make the turn at high speed. The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the signage indicating the Boomerang Street exit is unclear and suggested that clear signage be installed before the exit to allow drivers sufficient time to slow down and turn from an appropriate distance.

 

Council Officers stated that linemarking and signage treatments can be investigated with RMS to improve the visibility of the Boomerang Street exit.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation and agreed for linemarking and signage improvements at the Boomerang Street exit of City West Link Road be investigated.  

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.    The design plan of the speed cushions and associated signs and line markings in Boomerang Street, Haberfield, between the City West Link Road and Crescent Street (as per design plan No. RC551-A Ed. 1) be SUPPORTED.

2.    Council Officers liaise with RMS to investigate appropriate linemarking and signposting for the Boomerang Street exit from City West Link Road, Haberfield.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 3    Audley Street, Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closure For     Special Event On Sunday 4 March 2018 (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Marrickville LAC)

SUMMARY

 

A Development Application 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, 17 March 2019, 15

March 2020, 14 March 2021 and 13 March 2022).

 

This year’s event 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.

 

It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary road closures on Sunday 4 March

2018; apply to the RMS for consent to close the subject roads, subject to the event being

advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval and advice of

the proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities, including the Transport

Management Centre.

 

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 4 March 2018, 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 the following conditions;

 

1.   The temporary road closure is advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days' notice for submissions;

 

2.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by the Roads and Maritime Services; and an application for a Road Occupancy Licence and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

 

3.   Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to the N.S.W. Police, State Transit Authority, Marrickville Local Area Commander, the Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance;

 

4.   Advance notifications signs for the event are strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

 

5.   "No Parking - Special Event" signs are affixed over all existing timed parking restriction signs within the sections of streets to be closed on the afternoon of the day prior to the event;

 

6.   State Transit Authority (Leichhardt Depot) 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;

 

7.   A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;

 

8.   The applicant is to consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area in writing and to conduct a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two weeks prior to event; and

 

9.   Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Police representatives advised that Police will be assessing traffic control plans for these types of events to check they have adequate hostile vehicle mitigation. The representatives suggested including guidelines for hostile vehicle mitigation in Council’s traffic events guide.

 

Police representatives noted that the applicant for this event will be using water-filled barricades and advised that they are not sufficient to mitigate hostile or out-of-control vehicles and concrete barricades are more appropriate.

 

Council Officers suggested adding another condition to the recommendations requesting the applicant replace the water-filled barricades with concrete barricades and provide sufficient mitigation at entry points for errant vehicles. Council Officers stated that when community events are presented to the Committee, Council could request applicants provide concrete barricades instead of water-filled barricades.  

 

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested for part 9 of the recommendation be amended to include cyclists.

 

Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with an amendment to part 9 and the addition of a condition for hostile vehicle/errant vehicle mitigation measures.

 

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 4 March 2018, 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 the following conditions;

 

1.   The temporary road closure is advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days' notice for submissions;

 

2.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by the Roads and Maritime Services; and an application for a Road Occupancy Licence and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

 

3.   Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to the N.S.W. Police, State Transit Authority, Marrickville Local Area Commander, the Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance;

 

4.   Advance notifications signs for the event are strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

 

5.   "No Parking - Special Event" signs are affixed over all existing timed parking restriction signs within the sections of streets to be closed on the afternoon of the day prior to the event;

 

6.   State Transit Authority (Leichhardt Depot) 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;

 

7.   A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;

 

8.   The applicant is to consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area in writing and to conduct a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two weeks prior to event; and

 

9.   Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians, motorists and cyclists including appropriate signage and flagging.  Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

 

10. The applicant ensures hostile vehicle/errant vehicle mitigation measures at entry points and use concrete barricades instead of water-filled barricades.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 4    Route NS07 (Balmain Road, Leichhardt) - Extension of Shared Path    (Leichhardt Ward / Leichhardt LAC / Balmain Electorate)

SUMMARY

 

This report seeks to complete the Shared Path component of the NS07 Bicycle Route along

the western side of Balmain Road, Leichhardt, including the provision of bicycle lanterns at the intersection of Balmain Road/Alfred Street/Leichhardt Bus Depot Access Road.

 

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The proposed ‘Shared Path’ on the western footpath of Balmain Road, Leichhardt between Moore Street and Alfred Street be supported, including installation of associated signage and

 

2.       The proposed bicycle lanterns at the intersection of Balmain Road/Alfred Street/Leichhardt Bus Depot Access Road be supported as detailed in Attachment 1.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition asked whether the proposed green light phase for cyclists will be the same as the phasing for traffic at the Balmain Road/Leichhardt Bus Depot Access Road/Alfred Street intersection. The RMS representative stated that he would investigate the phasing and report back to the Bicycle Coalition representative.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked whether an extension of the shared path through City West Link Road had been investigated. The RMS representative and Council Officers advised that the western footpath in Balmain Road between City West Link Road and Lilyfield Road was narrow and could not accommodate a shared path. Council Officers advised that widening the footpath would require property acquisition on the western side of Balmain Road.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The proposed ‘Shared Path’ on the western footpath of Balmain Road, Leichhardt between Moore Street and Alfred Street be supported, including installation of associated signage and

 

2.       The proposed bicycle lanterns at the intersection of Balmain Road/Alfred Street/Leichhardt Bus Depot Access Road be supported as detailed in Attachment 1.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 5    Grosvenor Crescent-Temporary Road Closure (between Dover Street and Carlton Crescent) Summer Hill.
   (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

 

An application has been received from Altus Traffic on behalf of Sydney Trains for the

temporary full road closure of Grosvenor Crescent (between Dover Street and Carlton

Crescent), Summer Hill. The closure is required from 5.00am-5.00pm on two consecutive day periods, 3 April to 4 April 2018, and 28 April to 29 April 2018 to carry out essential rail bridge maintenance in line with scheduled weekend closures of the inner west rail line.

 

The closure is required to stand mobile cranes and elevated works platforms (scissor lifts) in

maintenance of the underside of the bridge together with rail corridor works on top of the

bridge.

 

It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the

conditions outlined in this report.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Grosvenor Crescent (between Dover Street and Carlton Crescent), from 5:00am to 5:00pm on weekend periods, Saturday 3 April to Sunday 4 April 2018, and Saturday 28 April to Sunday 29 April 2018, in order to stand elevated works platforms and mobile cranes for rail bridge maintenance be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

 

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

 

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

 

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

 

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

 

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

 

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

 

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

 

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

 

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

 

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

 

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

 

13. Mobile cranes, scissor lifts or other plant shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

 

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill asked whether the residents could be notified of the road closures through electronic signage further in advance. Council Officers advised that the electronic signage notification will be in place 3 weeks prior to the road closures and part 7 of the recommendation will be amended to reflect this. Council Officers also advised that a notification letter from the applicant is distributed 7 days in advance advising residents of both road closure periods. The representative for the Member for Summer Hill requested that separate notification letters be distributed before each closure period.

 

Council Officers advised of an amendment to the road closure dates in the recommendation and that the first closure will occur on Saturday, 3 March 2018 to Sunday, 4 March 2018 and the applicant has changed the operational times of both closure periods.

 

The representative for the Bicycle Coalition requested for pedestrian activity to be managed through the applicant’s traffic control.

 

The Committee members agreed with the amendments to the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Grosvenor Crescent (between Dover Street and Carlton Crescent), from 5:00am Saturday 3 March to 4:00pm Sunday 4 March 2018, and from 5:00am Saturday 28 April to 4:00pm Sunday 29 April 2018, in order to stand elevated works platforms and mobile cranes for rail bridge maintenance be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

 

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

 

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

 

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

 

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

 

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

 

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 21 days prior to the closure;

 

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

 

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

 

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

 

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

 

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

 

13. Mobile cranes, scissor lifts or other plant shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

 

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 6    Sloane Street, Haberfield - "Keep Clear" road markings and removal   of parking space near intersection to Parramatta Road.
   (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Health Infrastructure NSW is delivering a new Ambulance facility at 45 Parramatta Road, Summer Hill. Associated traffic works involve additional phasing to the signals at the intersection of Sloane Street and Parramatta Road, the addition of "KEEP CLEAR" road markings to the facility driveway on Sloane Street, and the removal of one on-street resident parking space in Sloane Street to assist in the emergency/priority access for ambulances.

 

It is recommended that the proposed works be supported.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   Proposed "KEEP CLEAR" road pavement markings in front of the new Ambulance Station driveway off Sloane Street be supported;

 

2.   The removal of one resident parking space associated with the "KEEP CLEAR” markings opposite the driveway in Sloane Street be supported, subject to resident notification; and

 

3.   The traffic signal phasing alterations to be carried out at the intersection of Parramatta Road and Sloane Street to assist emergency/priority access of ambulances from the new Ambulance Station at 45 Parramatta Road, off Sloane Street, Summer Hill, be noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

THAT:

 

1.   Proposed "KEEP CLEAR" road pavement markings in front of the new Ambulance Station driveway off Sloane Street be supported;

 

2.   The removal of one resident parking space associated with the "KEEP CLEAR” markings opposite the driveway in Sloane Street be supported, subject to resident notification; and

 

3.   The traffic signal phasing alterations to be carried out at the intersection of Parramatta Road and Sloane Street to assist emergency/priority access of ambulances from the new Ambulance Station at 45 Parramatta Road, off Sloane Street, Summer Hill, be noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 7     Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All LACs/ All Electorates)

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 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.3 Garnet Avenue, Lilyfield be removed as it is no longer required;

 

2.   The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.5 Trafalgar Street, Annandale be removed as it is no longer required;

 

3.   A 3.2m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone (90 degree angle parking) be installed in front of No.99 Annandale Street, Annandale;

 

4.   A 5.4m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in William Street, Balmain East on the side boundary of No.7 Edward Street (adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone);

 

5.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 257 Young Street, Annandale;

 

6.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Bay Street on the side boundary of No.2 Dock Road, Birchgrove;

 

7.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.67 Darling Street, Balmain East for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing resident parking restrictions;

 

8.   A 25m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of Nos.33-53 Nelson Street, Annandale for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing resident parking restrictions, ‘Disabled Parking’, ‘Loading Zone’ and short term parking restrictions as required;

 

9.   A 6m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.6 Toelle Street, Rozelle for 12 weeks;

 

10. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Stafford Street, Stanmore on the side boundary of property No.24 Railway Street;

 

11. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Beach Road, Dulwich Hill adjacent to the frontage of property No.4 Beach Road;

 

12. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Australia Street, Newtown adjacent to the frontage of property No.142 Australia Street;

 

13. A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat' be installed in front of property No.121 Darley Street, Newtown for 6 months;

 

14. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Junction Road, Summer Hill adjacent to the frontage of No.38 Junction Road;

 

15. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon be removed as it is no longer required; and

 

16. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Cecily Street, Lilyfield in front of the resident’s property No.118 Cecily Street.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.3 Garnet Avenue, Lilyfield be removed as it is no longer required;

 

2.   The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.5 Trafalgar Street, Annandale be removed as it is no longer required;

 

3.   A 3.2m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone (90 degree angle parking) be installed in front of No.99 Annandale Street, Annandale;

 

4.   A 5.4m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in William Street, Balmain East on the side boundary of No.7 Edward Street (adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone);

 

5.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 257 Young Street, Annandale;

 

6.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Bay Street on the side boundary of No.2 Dock Road, Birchgrove;

 

7.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.67 Darling Street, Balmain East for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing resident parking restrictions;

 

8.   A 25m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of Nos.33-53 Nelson Street, Annandale for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing resident parking restrictions, ‘Disabled Parking’, ‘Loading Zone’ and short term parking restrictions as required;

 

9.   A 6m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.6 Toelle Street, Rozelle for 12 weeks;

 

10. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Stafford Street, Stanmore on the side boundary of property No.24 Railway Street;

 

11. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Beach Road, Dulwich Hill adjacent to the frontage of property No.4 Beach Road;

 

12. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Australia Street, Newtown adjacent to the frontage of property No.142 Australia Street;

 

13. A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat' be installed in front of property No.121 Darley Street, Newtown for 6 months;

 

14. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Junction Road, Summer Hill adjacent to the frontage of No.38 Junction Road;

 

15. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon be removed as it is no longer required; and

 

16. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Cecily Street, Lilyfield in front of the resident’s property No.118 Cecily Street.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 8    Carlton Crescent Summer Hill - Request for Two Hours Parking          Restrictions (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/ Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council is proposing to introduce a 2 hour parking limit on the southern side of Carlton

Crescent, Summer Hill in the two existing parking spaces in front of the shops at Nos.121-123 Carlton Crescent as shown on the attached map.

 

The following proposal addresses the need to have an appropriate turnover of parking for

customers to visit the existing businesses in this section of Carlton Crescent.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the first two existing parking spaces outside Nos.121-123 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill signposted ‘2P, 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area 12’ be changed to nominal business parking ‘2P, 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speaker: Mr Richard Mazzeo, business owner on Carlton Crescent attended at 10.37am.

 

Mr Mazzeo stated that he does not support the recommendation and made the following comments:

 

·         Some years ago when the street parking in front of his air conditioner shop on the corner of Carlton Crescent was unrestricted, nearby residents and Council employees would use the parking spaces for lengthy periods of time from 5.30am.

·         After making complaints to Council, the 4 parking spaces adjacent to his shop were designated 2P zones. However two years later, resident parking exemptions were installed at the four parking spaces and since then, those spaces are frequently occupied by residents.

·         In addition, the loading zone is often occupied and this forces him to illegally unload air conditioner units in the ‘No Stopping’ zone at the corner of Carlton Crescent and Prospect Road.

·         His customers often cannot find parking close to his shop and he is losing business as a result.

·         The proposed nominal 2P business parking spaces are in front of businesses adjacent to his and this could cause conflicts between him and neighbouring businesses when his customers occupy those spaces.

·         Council should reinstate nominal business parking ‘2P, 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’ for the two parking spaces on Carlton Crescent and two parking spaces on Prospect Road.

 

Mr Mazzeo left at 10.44am.

 

Council Officers advised that prior to the implementation of the resident parking scheme, the two parking spaces outside shops on Carlton Crescent were unrestricted and the two spaces on Prospect Road were designated 2P. Council Officers advised reinstating nominal business 2P parking on Carlton Crescent benefits all the businesses on the street. The Committee members were advised that the parking changes could be reviewed if issues arise.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the first two existing parking spaces outside Nos.121-123 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill signposted ‘2P, 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area 12’ be changed to nominal business parking ‘2P, 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 9    Brenan Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Parking 7am-7pm - Motor        Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restriction (Balmain       Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received correspondence from a number of residents in Brenan Street, Lilyfield requesting that parking restrictions be installed to deter boat trailer and caravans from parking in Brenan Street, between Gladstone Street and White Street, Lilyfield.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT a ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restriction be installed on the northern side of Brenan Street, from the 'No Stopping' restriction, east of Percival Street to Railway Parade and southern side of Brenan Street, between Starling Street and Railway Parade, Lilyfield.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restriction be installed on the northern side of Brenan Street, from the 'No Stopping' restriction, east of Percival Street to Railway Parade and southern side of Brenan Street, between Starling Street and Railway Parade, Lilyfield.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 10   Upward Street, Leichhardt - P5min restrictions (Leichhardt Ward/      Leichhardt LAC / Balmain Electorate)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request from the Principal of Kegworth Public School to modify the existing short term parking restrictions in Upward Street for Kegworth Public School Preschool.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing ‘No Parking 8:30am-9:30am; 2:30pm-3:30pm School Days Only’ restriction on the western side of Upward Street, outside Kegworth Public School Preschool be modified to ‘P5min 8:30am-9:30am; 2:30pm-3:30pm School Days Only’.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing ‘No Parking 8:30am-9:30am; 2:30pm-3:30pm School Days Only’ restriction on the western side of Upward Street, outside Kegworth Public School Preschool be modified to ‘P5min 8:30am-9:30am; 2:30pm-3:30pm School Days Only’.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 11  Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill - Proposal To Remove '1P Parking'    (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Marrickville LAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representation from the owner of a local child care centre, Council is proposing to

convert a section of ‘1P’ parking in Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill to ‘unrestricted’ parking.

The '1P’ restriction is historical and was associated with a Post Office which no longer exists.

The recent introduction of permit parking nearby decreased the availability of ‘unrestricted’

parking. The proposal will reinstate five (5) ‘unrestricted’ parking spaces.

 

Officer’s recommendation

 

THAT the conversion of  ‘1P 9:30am – 4pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat’ to ‘unrestricted’ parking from property No.151 Constitution Road (western side) to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone at New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill  be SUPPORTED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the conversion of  ‘1P 9:30am – 4pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat’ to ‘unrestricted’ parking from property No.151 Constitution Road (western side) to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone at New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill  be SUPPORTED.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 12   Flood Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Leichhardt     Ward/Leichhardt LAC/ Balmain Electorate)

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 8 weeks starting from Friday, 3rd August to Friday 28th September 2018.

 

Officer’s 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 8 weeks starting from Friday, 3rd August to Friday 28th September 2018 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

a)   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;

 

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

 

c)   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;

 

d)   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;

 

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

 

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

 

g)   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 lab unit on the western side of Flood Street, adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of 8 weeks starting from Friday, 3rd August to Friday 28th September 2018 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

a)   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;

 

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

 

c)   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;

 

d)   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;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0218 Item 13   Railway Street, Petersham – Proposed Statutory No Stopping    Restrictions (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Marrickville LAC)

SUMMARY

Requests have been received from local residents of Railway Street, Petersham for the introduction of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Railway Street at its intersection with Carrington Lane. Residents have advised Council officers that vehicles park too close to the intersection, restricting available sightlines for turning motorists.

 

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions be installed for a distance of 10 metres in Railway Street at its intersection with Carrington Lane in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety, and improve visibility and access.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the installation of the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham for a distance of 10 metres north and south from its intersection with Carrington Lane be SUPPORTED in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the installation of the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham for a distance of 10 metres north and south from its intersection with Carrington Lane be SUPPORTED in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 14  Request For a Mobility Parking Space Outside No. 2 Comet Street,      Ashfield. (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

 

The resident of No.2 Comet Street, Ashfield has requested the installation of a ‘Disabled

Parking’ zone in front of the resident’s property. A site investigation has revealed that the

property has off street parking.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

A signposted mobility parking space outside No. 2 Comet Street, Ashfield, be supported, subject to:

 

1.   The mobility parking space not being used for the sole and exclusive use of the applicant and that any motorist displaying a Mobility Parking Scheme Permit within his/her vehicle is entitled to park in the space; and

 

2.   The mobility parking space being reviewed at least every 12 months for its continued use and need, and removed when no longer required.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee was advised that the resident has mobility problems that prohibit her from walking long distances and that the walk from the garage to the rear entrance of her home is difficult.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

A signposted mobility parking space outside No. 2 Comet Street, Ashfield, be supported, subject to:

 

1.   The mobility parking space not being used for the sole and exclusive use of the applicant and that any motorist displaying a Mobility Parking Scheme Permit within his/her vehicle is entitled to park in the space; and

 

2.   The mobility parking space being reviewed at least every 12 months for its continued use and need, and removed when no longer required.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 15  The ‘Gear Up Girl’ Bicycle Event (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill &     Heffron Electorate/Marrickville & Newtown LAC)

SUMMARY

Advice has been received from Bicycle NSW regarding the 'Gear Up Girl' bicycle challenge to be held on Sunday 11 March 2018, which will involve cycling through the Inner West Local Government Area (LGA).

 

It is recommended that Council supports the proposed cycling event, subject to the event being advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval and advice of the proposed event be forwarded to the appropriate authorities and affected properties by the applicant.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the 'Gear Up Girl' bicycle event held on Sunday 11 March 2018 be supported subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions:

 

1.    The event being advertised in the local newspapers by the applicant in advance of the event;

 

2.    A Traffic Management Plan being submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

 

3.    Advice of the proposed event be forwarded by the applicant to the N.S.W. Police, the Transport Management Centre, State Transit Authority, Marrickville & Newtown Local Area Commanders, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance; and

 

4.    Adequate traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the 'Gear Up Girl' bicycle event to be held on Sunday 11 March 2018 be supported subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions:

 

1.    The event being advertised in the local newspapers by the applicant in advance of the event;

 

2.    A Traffic Management Plan being submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

 

3.    Advice of the proposed event be forwarded by the applicant to the N.S.W. Police, the Transport Management Centre, State Transit Authority, Marrickville & Newtown Local Area Commanders, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance; and

 

4.    Adequate traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 16   1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville – DA201700558 – for the redevelopment   of existing industrial land into a commercial precinct adjacent to   Rich Street         (Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate /   Marrickville LAC)

SUMMARY

 

An application (DA 201700558) has been received for the Rich Street Precinct and seeks

consent for the redevelopment and use of the Rich Street Precinct for a range of creative light industries, offices and food and drink premises and including associated car parking,

landscaping and site infrastructure works.

 

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: Mr David Tierney and Mr Andrew Morse attended at 10.54am.

 

Mr Tierney, Project Director for the Rich Street development, tabled a submission in response to Council Officer’s comments and stated the following:

 

·         The development is unique which caters to creative industry workers who do not work traditional business hours.

·         Whilst it is acknowledged that new proposals creating new employment will increase traffic, the traffic increases from this project is not expected to create any great deterioration in the level of service in the neighbouring areas and intersections and there is nothing that requires an intersection upgrade.

·         In response to a question in the Officer’s report regarding the proposed ticked parking station, the decision to create a ticked parking station is based on best commercial practices to control access to the site. The ticketing system is proposed to take a token amount and will help ensure that the parking is used by employees and visitors to the site and prevent commuters parking on the site all day.

·         In regards to the issue of parking for employees, it is intended that the tenants may lease some of the parking spaces for their employees.

·         Parking in the Rich Street area is proposed to increase to a total of 41 public, accessible and unrestricted parking spaces (25 spaces along Rich Street, 6 spaces in Malco Lane and 10 spaces in Studio Lane), not 25 as stated in the Officer’s report.

·         The proposal will also improve both the streetscape and stormwater systems for the site.

·         According to the State Government’s plans for the new metro line, the distance to Sydenham Station will be reduced to 1.1km by the creation of a new northern entrance to the station and improved local pathways. The Rich Street development also includes plans to provide a shuttle bus service to and from the local railway stations, subject to demand driven by the tenants.

 

Mr Morse, Traffic Engineer for the development, made the following comments:

 

·         The parking provision of 177 parking spaces on site was calculated on the basis of the various floor areas and the associated parking provision rates for Area 2 within the DCP. One space per 80m2 is adopted for most areas and a patronage based rate is used for the proposed bar area. Council’s higher figure of 227 spaces appears to have amalgamated the ground floor GFA and assessed parking demand assuming one large business premise whereas the proposal proposes a series of smaller businesses with lesser employee density.

·         Technical reports fully analyse the traffic movements and the impacts on the existing network. The traffic volumes generated by the proposal do not warrant changes to the intersection of Rich Street and Victoria Road.

 

Council Officers emphasised the need for developments to comply with Council’s DCP and raised concerns with the potential for future price changes to the ticketed parking which could drive people to use street parking and add further parking pressures to the street.

 

Mr Tierney and Mr Morse left at 11.24am.

 

The RMS representative stated the following:

 

·         RMS had not provided consent for the proposal

·         The applicant was not clear on the type of traffic generated by the development

·         The applicant has not provided modelling to RMS as requested

·         The impact of the entire precinct has not been assessed as each DA is being submitted individually and being assessed on its own merit. The entire precinct is likely to have impacts on current intersections and warrant intersection upgrades.

·         RMS has met with Council and the Department of Planning to discuss a way forward with the proposal

 

The Committee members noted the comments from the speakers and concerns raised by RMS and agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the report be received and the concerns raised by RMS be noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

  

 

LTC0218 Item 17   Route EW09 (Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield) - Separated Cycleway        (Balmain Ward/ Leichhardt LAC, Balmain Electorate)

SUMMARY

This report details a revised concept plan for the Lilyfield Road Separated Cycleway (Route EW09) that has been developed following public exhibition of the draft concept plans

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The revised concept plan for the Lilyfield Road Separated Cycleway (Route EW09) be supported;

2.   Detailed designs for Route EW09 be developed with consideration of comments received during the public exhibition; and

3.   The TMP outlining the proposed one-way sections of Lilyfield Road be submitted to RMS for approval.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Council Officers advised that since the release of the report for this item, the exhibition period

was extended to 20 February 2018 to provide more time for the community to make a submission and that the matter will be deferred to the Local Traffic Committee meeting to be held on 6 March 2018.

 

Public speakers: Ms Leonie Derwent, Mr Denis Doyle, Ms Anne-Therese King, Mr John Johnson, Ms Natalie Lovett and a resident from Hornsey Street, Rozelle attended the meeting at 10.13am.

 

Ms Derwent, resident of Lilyfield Road, made the following comments:

 

·         The proposal seeks to remove six parking spaces in her neighbourhood. Parking is already difficult in her street and the proposed removal of parking will impact on residents who do not have off-street parking on their property.

·         Slip lane to be removed in Mary Street to provide parking was noted; however, the report suggested possible retention of the slip lane.

·         Residents will lose the ability to stop outside their home.

·         Residents will start using street parking in neighbouring streets, creating a ‘knock-on’  effect and causing conflicts between residents.

·         The notification stated that no parking will be removed outside residences and that the only parking spaces that will be removed on Lilyfield Road is the section near Gordon Street. However, when residents made enquiries with the project consultant, the consultant advised that there would be removal of parking spaces outside residences as they previously did not consider the residences above shops.

·         There are concerns regarding the safety of exiting a vehicle and opening doors into the cycle lane.

·         Many residents were not aware of the project as they did not receive the letterbox notification.

·         It doesn’t seem like the Annandale residents who use the IGA on Catherine Street have been considered.

 

A resident from Hornsey Street stated the following:

 

·         The proposal gives no consideration to the rat run that will potentially develop on Hornsey and Quirk Streets if the section of Lilyfield Road between Gordon Street and Victoria Road is made one-way.

·         The report states that due to the narrow and indirect nature of alternative local streets, it is expected that the redistribution of traffic will be into City West Link Road. The traffic volumes stated in the report suggest that a disproportionate amount of traffic is projected to go into Hornsey Street, far more than the volume the street currently experiences. The projected increase in traffic will have impact on amenity, safety and parking in Hornsey Street due to its alternating topography.

·         Choosing Hornsey Street as an alternative route is unacceptable given there is a level access arterial road already operating.

·         The report does not consider treatment options if Hornsey Street were to be affected by increased traffic volumes.

·         There are concerns with how the Lilyfield Road cycleway will fit in with the proposed WestConnex cycleway.

·         If the project intends to beautify the area, street tree planting is a more cost effective alternative to constructing a cycleway.

·         Council reports that the community was engaged more widely in Phase 2 of the project; however, many residents of Hornsey Street had not received the letterbox notification nor heard of the project.

 

Ms Lovatt, resident of Eric Street, stated the following:

 

·         She is concerned with the two one-way sections, in particular the Balmain Road to Norton Street section on Lilyfield Road. She is concerned with not being able to travel west on Lilyfield Road in particular because of the current peak hour congestion at the Mary Street and Lilyfield Road intersection.

·         The congestion and proposed one-way treatment would force her to travel through Perry Street, adding more traffic around Orange Grove Public School on Perry Street, and wait up to 20 minutes to turn right into Lilyfield Road to pick up her daughter from the daycare centre on Lilyfield Road.

·         Leichhardt businesses will lose revenue as she will take her business to other areas if she cannot turn right from Raynar Street into Lilyfield Road and travel to Norton Street shops.

·         She represents residents and business owners who oppose the project through a closed Facebook group and have over 700 emails in a distribution list. Every resident she has spoken to is in opposition to the proposal and she has made a number of submissions to Council regarding their views.

 

Ms King stated that a year ago, an on-site meeting was held between IWC’s Traffic Manager, Mr Darcy Byrne, the Administrator and some local residents to discuss the provisional changes to the cycleway plan. During that meeting, residents requested that the next consultation not be held over December/January and that Council expands its consultation area. Ms King stated that she later discovered that a notification flyer was distributed in December and very few residents knew about the project.

 

IWC’s Transport and Traffic Services Manager stated that the residents' comments had been taken on-board and that a detailed Flyer was letterbox dropped by a contractor to approximately 3,500 properties in late November inviting residents to two separate drop in sessions in early December at Orange Grove Public School Hall.

 

The residents left at 10.35am.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated the following:

 

·         Mr Jamie Parker MP is concerned with the problems associated with the proposed cycleway and would like the project delayed until WestConnex cycleway plans are clearer.

·         The WestConnex cycleway will potentially run through the Rail Yards, making half of the proposed Lilyfield cycleway redundant.

·         If WestConnex will remove the pedestrian bridge, where will the cycleway lead to when it connects to Victoria Road.

·         Lilyfield Road is not suitable for novice cyclists and there are better alternative cycleway routes.

·         The Member for Balmain will discuss with RMS to change the proposed cycleway route.

 

The RMS representative stated that the Lilyfield Road cycleway proposal has proceeded because the cycleway plan for WestConnex is still uncertain and funding had been allocated to the Lilyfield Road cycleway project. The representative stated that funding for a WestConnex cycleway is not guaranteed and delaying the Lilyfield Road cycleway project could result in its loss of funding.

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the matter be deferred for reconsideration at 6 March Traffic Committee meeting to allow more time for the community to provide submissions to the public exhibition.  

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0218 Item 18  Balmain Road at Stanley Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Red Cold        Applied Plastic Treatment at Existing Pedestrian Crossing (Balmain     Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a petition raising safety concerns with the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing in Balmain Road, south of Stanley Street, Leichhardt.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT red Cold Applied Plastic (CAP) be installed around the existing pedestrian (zebra) crossing at Balmain Road, at Stanley Street, Leichhardt.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The RMS representative stated that he did not support the proposal in its current form due to the following reasons:

 

·         The treatment is non-standard

·         Concerns with skid resistance

·         There are other ways to increase visibility of the crossing without painting it red.

 

The Committee members agreed to defer the matter to investigate treatment options.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council Officers investigate other treatment options to increase the visibility of the crossing at Balmain Road, at Stanley Street, Leichhardt.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

LTC0218 Item 19 Intersection of Old Canterbury Road and Henson Street, Summer Hill

 

Clr Passas raised concerns with the intersection of Old Canterbury Road and Henson Street, Summer Hill. She stated that when a motorist stops to turn right from Old Canterbury Road into Henson Street and vehicles are parked along the left lane of Old Canterbury Road, traffic behind the vehicle waiting to turn right is unable to move due to the parked vehicles, causing congestion. Clr Passas suggested making this section of Old Canterbury Road a ‘No Stopping’ zone. The RMS representative advised that he would investigate the issue.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the advice of the RMS representative be noted.

 

 

Meeting closed at 1.19pm.