Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

2 November 2020

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically in October 2020

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)
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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 September 2020 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in September 2020 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 22 September 2020.

LTC1020 Item 1 Kingston Lane, Camperdown Between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party – Saturday 5 December 2020 (Damum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of Kingston Lane, Camperdown between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 5 December 2020 in order to hold a street party. 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 Kingston Lane, Camperdown between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road for a period of 5 hours on Saturday 5 December 2020 between 4.00pm and 9.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the Conditions of Approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and 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 Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

3. The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

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

DISCUSSION

The representative for Inner West PAC supported the recommendation provided that the Public Health order is abided by in regards to outdoor public gatherings. People can participate in outdoor public gatherings of no more than 20 people and the representative stated that if information is obtained that more than 20 persons from a local street will be involved in a gathering, permission should not be granted to hold such an event.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 2 Probert Lane, Camperdown Between St Marys Street and Bishopgate Lane - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party – Saturday 28 November 2020 (Damum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of Probert Lane, Camperdown between St Marys Street and Bishopgate Lane for a period of five hours on Saturday, 28 November 2020 in order to hold a street party. 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 Probert Lane, Camperdown between St Marys Street and Bishopgate Lane for a period of five hours on Saturday, 28 November 2020 between 2.00pm and 7.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the Conditions of Approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and 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;

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 Probert Lane, Camperdown between St Marys Street and Bishopgate Lane for a period of five hours on Saturday, 28 November 2020 between 2.00pm and 7.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the Conditions of Approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and 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;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 3 Donnelly Street, Balmain - Proposed Speed Cushions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed construction of speed cushions, reconstruction of existing kerb, gutter and footpath, as well as resurfacing the road in Donnelly Street, Balmain. The works are proposed to improve pedestrian and motorist safety in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10135_A) for reconstruction of existing kerb, gutter and footpath, resurfacing of road and the proposed speed cushions with line marking in Donnelly Street, Balmain (in front of property Nos. 11 &13) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 4 Marion Street, Leichhardt - Extension of Bus Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt & Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council received a request from Transit Systems to extend the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the southern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt (in front on the Leichhardt Marketplace) to prevent buses from overhanging into the signalised pedestrian crossing at Flood Street and impeding pedestrian movements.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 5.8m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone on the southern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt (in front on the Leichhardt Marketplace) be removed and the existing 24.5m ‘Bus Zone’ be extended to 30.3m in length (extending to the west).

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 5 Traffic Management Plan for the 2020 New Year's Eve Event (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

As instructed by the Police, access to the Balmain peninsula is closed to vehicular traffic every New Year’s Eve. This report outlines the traffic management associated with the event.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2020 New Year’s Eve be supported;

2. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police);

3. A temporary ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Montague Street between Darling Street and Beattie Street, Balmain;

4. The following temporary modifications to bus stops be approved:

a. On the northern side of Darling Street:

i. Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ between Mort Street and Ford Street

ii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between Ford Street and McDonald Street

iii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between McDonald Street and Curtis Road, outside Nos.217-223 Darling Street

b. On the southern side of Darling Street:

i. Install a temporary ‘Bus Zone’ between Booth Street and Beattie Street, outside No. 244-270 Darling Street.

c. On the eastern side of Grove Street between Wharf Road and Bay Street, Birchgrove.

5. The Transit Systems representative be requested to place adequate notices on buses regarding the establishment of an alcohol free zone in the Balmain East area (details to be provided by Council);

6. The taxi/hire car access to the Peninsula be restricted from 7:00pm;

7. Taxis/hire cars carrying mobility impaired or infirmed residents be permitted access at all hours into the Peninsula; and

8. The NSW Taxi Council be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested that the recommendation specify the class of the event. It was noted that the New Years Eve event is a Class 1 event and the recommendation was amended to include the class.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2020 New Year’s Eve (Class 1 Event) be supported;

2. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police);

3. A temporary ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Montague Street between Darling Street and Beattie Street, Balmain;

4. The following temporary modifications to bus stops be approved:

a. On the northern side of Darling Street:

i. Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ between Mort Street and Ford Street

ii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between Ford Street and McDonald Street

iii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between McDonald Street and Curtis Road, outside Nos.217-223 Darling Street

b. On the southern side of Darling Street:

i. Install a temporary ‘Bus Zone’ between Booth Street and Beattie Street, outside No. 244-270 Darling Street.

c. On the eastern side of Grove Street between Wharf Road and Bay Street, Birchgrove.

5. The Transit Systems representative be requested to place adequate notices on buses regarding the establishment of an alcohol free zone in the Balmain East area (details to be provided by Council);

6. The taxi/hire car access to the Peninsula be restricted from 7:00pm;

7. Taxis/hire cars carrying mobility impaired or infirmed residents be permitted access at all hours into the Peninsula; and

8. The NSW Taxi Council be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 6 Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works - Watson Lane at Booth Street, Balmain (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed continuous footpath treatment on Watson Lane at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain. The intention of the proposal is to address concerns about pedestrian safety and driver behaviour in the area by slowing traffic and prioritising pedestrians crossing Watsons Lane.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10145) for the proposed continuous footpath treatment on Watson Lane at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10145) for the proposed continuous footpath treatment on Watson Lane at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 7 Red Lion Street, Rozelle - Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party) (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from a resident for approval of a temporary full road closure of Red Lion Street, between Darling Street and Evans Street, Rozelle on Saturday, 19 December 2020 from 6:00pm – 12:00midnight.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Red Lion Street, Rozelle between Darling Street and Evans Street on Saturday, 19 December 2020 between 6:00pm and 12:00midnight be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the conditions of approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and 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 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;

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 8 Unnamed Lane (rear of 168 Norton Street) between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt & Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of the Unnamed Lane (rear of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 23 November 2020 to 10 December 2020, between 7:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday (with a contingency period of two weeks) for stormwater and retaining wall works at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Unnamed Lane, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 23 November 2020 to 10 December 2020, between 7:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday (with a contingency period of two weeks) be approved for stormwater and retaining wall works 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 the WestConnex, 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 Unnamed Lane, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 23 November 2020 to 10 December 2020, between 7:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday (with a contingency period of two weeks) be approved for stormwater and retaining wall works 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;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1020 Item 9 Charles Street (between Wallace Lane and Ewenton Street), Balmain (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Lendlease Services Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Charles Street (between Wallace Lane and Ewenton Street), Balmain, from 28 October 2020 to 31 October 2020, between 7:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday with additional contingency dates of 2 November 2020 to 7 November 2020 for crane and Elevating Work Platform works (mobile rooftop upgrade) at 156 Darling Street, Balmain.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Charles Street (between Wallace Lane and Ewenton Street), Balmain from 28 October 2020 to 31 October 2020, between 7:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday with additional contingency dates of 2 November 2020 to 7 November 2020 be approved for the for crane and Elevating Work Platform works (mobile rooftop upgrade) at 156 Darling Street, Balmain 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;

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 Charles Street (between Wallace Lane and Ewenton Street), Balmain from 28 October 2020 to 31 October 2020, between 7:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday with additional contingency dates of 2 November 2020 to 7 November 2020 be approved for the for crane and Elevating Work Platform works (mobile rooftop upgrade) at 156 Darling Street, Balmain 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;

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

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC1020 Item 10 Signage at Paul Street and Weston Street intersection, Balmain East

Clr Macri received a request for signage at the intersection of Paul Street and Weston Street be investigated. The resident making the request stated motorists travelling on Paul Street often believe that the One-Way sign at the entry of Illoura Reserve applies to Weston Street, leading them to turn right into the No Through Road side of Weston Street. The resident suggested moving the One-Way sign to the southern side of the Illoura Reserve entry to clear up the confusion. Council Officers will investigate signage at the intersection.

LTC1020 Item 11 Request for timed parking around Enmore Park

Clr Macri, on behalf of a resident, requested that Council investigate installing timed parking around Enmore Park to deter long-term parking from campers. Council Officers will investigate this request.

LTC1020 Item 12 Petition for improvements to Edward Street, Summer Hill

Clr Macri tabled a petition from residents of The Flour Mill, Summer Hill, requesting improvements to Edward Street and surrounding streets to address pedestrian and road safety. The petitioners requested for:

Improvements at the intersection of Edward Street, Mungo Scott Place and Wellesley Street to address poor visibility for vehicles exiting Mungo Scott Place;
Traffic calming on Edward Street;
Marked (zebra) pedestrian crossing on Edward Street;
Resealing of Edward Street road surface;
The intersection of Old Canterbury Road and Edward Street to be signalised in the future.

Council Officers will investigate these requests.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

2 November 2020

Item No: LTC1120 Item 5

Subject: EDINBURGH STREET, MURRAY STREET AND RAILWAY PARADE, MARRICKVILLE – MARRICKVILLE METRO EXPANSION WORKS – NOTICE OF EXTENSION TO COUNCIL APPROVED DATES OF A 6 WEEK PERIOD TEMPORARY FULL ROAD CLOSURE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE EXCAVATION WORKS FOR A SEWER CONNECTION TO MAIN LINE (MIDJUBURI – MARRICKVILLE WARD / NEWTOWN ELECTORATE / INNER WEST PAC)

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Council has received notice from JRK (contractor to Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre expansion works/ADCO) of a required extension to Council approved dates for the 6-week period temporary full road closure of a section of Edinburgh Road in order to complete excavation works for a sewer connection to main line. It is recommended that the proposed extension of dates for the temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed extension period for the temporary full road closure of sections of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville from 25 September 2020 (original completion date) to 28 November 2020 be approved for the purpose of completing sewer connection works relating to Marrickville Metro Expansion works subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed extension to the Council approved dates of the temporary full road closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

4. Subject to written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council;

5. Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales; and

6. The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council satisfaction.

BACKGROUND

The proposed road closures were previously considered and supported at the 6 July 2020, 3 August 2020 and 7 September 2020 Local Traffic Committee meetings. On 21 October 2020 Council received the following notice from JRK (contractor to Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre expansion works/ADCO) of a required extension to Council approved dates for the 6 week period temporary full road closure of a section of Edinburgh Road in order to complete excavation works for a sewer connection to main line:.

“JRK have completed our underbore from Murray Street to Edinburgh Rd and subsequently constructed our manhole on Murray St. However, when we excavated Edinburgh Rd to construct the manhole it became apparent the oviform tunnel along Edinburgh Rd was not directly underneath the existing manhole as described on the Sydney Water documentation. As a result, the manhole had to be redesigned by the Sydney Water coordinator and sent to Sydney Water for approval. The Sydney Water coordinator has spoken with Sydney Water this week and has been advised that the design will be reviewed in the coming days.”

JRK are hoping that the design will be approved shortly and they expect the completion of work and reopening of Edinburgh Rd on Saturday 14^th November 2020. However, a two-week contingency period is reasonable and included.

The previous Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is attached at the end of this report.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Edinburgh Road is a local road and acts as a collector road between Victoria Road in the west and Edgeware Road in the east. Between Murray Street and Edgeware Road, Edinburgh Road carries an average 9151 vehicles per day. Along its length it is generally a one lane two-way undivided roadway with kerbside parking on both sides of the road. Its closure will continue to have a major impact especially with the partial closure of Smidmore Street in place at the same time.

As outlined in previous reports to Local Traffic Committee meetings on this same matter, it is noted that for suitable bus access a number of Council’s assets were temporarily removed, and that removal and reinstatement of Council assets will be at the applicants’ cost and to Council satisfaction.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Under Council’s Fees & Charges, the applicant is to pay a fee for the temporary full road closure along with any other required road occupancy and/or road opening permit fees.

All works and costs of implementation will be borne by the applicant

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The applicant is to notify all affected residents and businesses in writing of the required extension of works.

The proposed road closure has been advertised on Council’s website in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	20008r04D-200723-Edinburgh Rd TMP
2.⇩	TCP - 200723-Edinburgh Rd TMP

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

2 November 2020

Item No: LTC1120 Item 9

Subject: Milton Lane, Ashfield-Widening of Milton Lane-DA condition under Development of 380-382 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.
(Diarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Under condition of Development Consent 10.2012.269.4, and in line with Part 3-Ashfield West- Inner West DCP 2016, the east-west section of Milton Lane, Ashfield, rear of 380-382 Liverpool Road will be widened to accommodate 2-way traffic and pedestrian footpath for the current development of No.380-382 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.

Road widening and footpath will be constructed on private land (right of way) as allocated by the developer. This is shown in the approved DA plan LIVERPOOL380-CIV3 FINAL DWG (Attachment 2) for the committee to note.

Minor modifications are recommended to plan showing signposting, line marking and traffic safety measures, by Council’s Traffic Engineer.

As Milton Street, is a State Road, under the care and control of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the Committee is further advised that the road intersection design at Milton Lane and Milton Street, will be assessed by the TfNSW for appropriate traffic movement to and from the site.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The following modifications to plan “Liverpool380-Civ3 Final Dwg” as shown in Attachment 2 of this report be approved, including:

· Removal of the painted dividing island in Milton Lane at the intersection of Milton Street, Ashfield;

· Providing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in lieu of ‘No Stopping’ placed near mid-block on the southern side of the widened lane. This is to assist short-term loading/unloading of goods or waste collection for current or future development needs for No.40 Milton Street;

· Providing edge line (E1) marking to designate and guide any traffic around the corner of Milton Lane;

· Providing guideposts to veer/guide traffic around the corner of Milton Lane; and

· Providing STOP control line marking at the intersection of Milton Lane and Milton Street.

2. The applicant be advised of these modifications for the inclusion in proposed works within Milton Lane; and

3. The intersection design treatment for Milton Street and Milton Lane be forwarded to TfNSW, by the applicant, for consideration and approval.

BACKGROUND

No.380-382 Liverpool Road was approved by Council with the date of operational consent in March 2015, for the demolition of existing structures, the construction of a 7 storey commercial and residential flat building with ground floor retail, two levels of basement parking, lane widening and landscaping.

The development comprises some 60 units and around 95 carparking spaces within the carpark basement. It also provides an on-ground loading bay area. The carpark and loading bay areas are accessed from the rear of the site via Milton Lane.

This report entails the construction and widening of Milton Lane at the rear of the site to accommodate 2-way traffic for the development to and from Milton Street. See Attachment 1 and 2. The developer, under condition of Development Consent, has allocated private land of some 3.8 metres (as right of way) to widen Milton Lane to 6 m and provide 1.5m of footpath on the northern side of the lane.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost for the widening and construction of Milton Lane is borne by the developer under condition of Development Consent.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

· Milton Lane is a local Street connecting from Norton Street to Milton Street. Milton Lane from Norton Street heads north then bends left to go east to Milton Street. The full length of Milton Lane is approximately 3.7-4.0m wide currently serving only resident/business access to properties in the lane with low traffic volume (below 300 vehicles per day). It provides for two-way traffic flow with (private land) indented bay parking of 3-4 vehicle spaces on the southern side of the east -west section of the lane, and (council land) indented bay parking of 4 spaces on the western side of the north-south section of the lane. Speeds are considered very low in the lane with no accidents recorded in the lane at least in the last 5 years.

· Driveways and/or council/private land areas aside of the lane provide lay over opportunities to allow opposing traffic to pass by.

· Under Development consent for 380 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.

“All traffic associated with the development is to enter and exit from/out to Milton Street and not access via the north-south section of Milton Lane from Norton Street.

An angled median island is to be constructed within the confines of the road reserve area of the lane to the south east corner of the site to physically direct all traffic coming out of site towards the right and out into Milton Street. “All traffic right” signage and “No right turn” signage is to be provided to Council’s satisfaction to prevent any form of entry or exit via the north-south section of the lane.

Additionally, “All traffic left” signage is to be provided on the northern intersection of Milton Street and Milton Lane.”

· Concern is raised with the road design intersection of Milton Street and Milton Lane for entering trucks to service 380 Liverpool Road. Although infrequent, trucks when entering are likely to veer wide across the intersection of the lane. It is considered that the painted island as shown on the plan be removed to prevent any misconception that all vehicles turning in from Milton Street do so along the northern side of the lane. The developer is to demonstrate that waste vehicle movements can be accommodated, and this be submitted to the TfNSW for assessment and approval.

· The intersection of Milton Street and Milton Lane is within TfNSW road reserve which will be landscaped under the development approval. Sight lines of traffic in Milton Street will be improved for vehicles exiting out of Milton Lane.

· Painted solid barrier/median edge lines in the middle of Milton Street prohibits vehicles crossing over from Milton Street (right) into Milton Lane being a public street. See Attachment 3.

· The road widening would also benefit side access needs for the opposing building 40 Milton Street, Ashfield with leased businesses to the front and rear of that building.

· The modifications as required to the submitted plan by the applicant are as follows:

Ø Removal of the painted dividing island in Milton Lane at the intersection of Milton Street Ashfield.

Ø Provide ‘No Parking’ restrictions in lieu of No Stopping placed near mid-block on the southern side of the widened lane. This is to assist short-term loading/unloading of goods or waste collection for current or future development needs for 40 Milton Street.

Ø Provide edge line (E1) marking to designate and guide any traffic around the corner of Milton Lane.

Ø Provide guideposts to veer/guide traffic around the corner of Milton Lane.

Ø Provide STOP control line marking at the intersection of Milton Lane and Milton Street.

No loss of parking is associated with the widening of the lane or the modification works above.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Affected residents/businesses were consulted on the road widening under the DA approval. The developer will notify/consult affected residents/businesses in advance prior to road widening work and advise of any pending changes to the intersection of Milton Street and Milton Lane as required by the TfNSW.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the attached plan “LIVERPOOL380-CIV3 FINAL DWG” as shown in attachment 2 of this report be approved with the changes as shown within the plan and discussed above.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Site plan identifying road widening of Milton Lane at rear of 380-382 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.
2.⇩	Plan LIVERPOOL380-CIV3 FINAL DWG with modifications.
3.⇩	Street view of intersection of Milton Lane and Milton Street-prior to and near completion of Developement.

1.⇩	Detour Map
2.⇩	Traffic Management Plan
3.⇩	Traffic Control Plan

1.⇩	Traffic Contol Plan-TCP-Heighway Avenue Christmas Street Party road closure 2020.
2.⇩	Traffic Management Plan-TMP-Heighway Avenue Christmas Street Party road closure 2020.