Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

21 June 2021

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Level 6, Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 10.00AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield
SC Germaine Grant	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
Mark Carruthers	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Stephen Joannidis	IWC’s Urban Amenity Improvement Delivery Manager
Ryan Hawken	IWC’s Greenway Delivery Project Manager
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Nil.

APOLOGIES:

Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held in April 2021 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

It was noted that amendment (a) to the Local Traffic Committee March 2021, as adopted at Council’s meeting on 13 April 2021, was incorrect. The correct amendment is as follows:

a) That Council refer concerns on Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC) by residents in Toyer Street back to the Local Traffic Committee to amend point 5 to a ‘10 metre No Stopping’ on the Northern side of Toyer Street east of Collins Street and delete point 4.

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in April 2021 are awaiting adoption.

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:

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

The representative for the Member for Strathfield supported the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0521(1) Item 1 Westconnex M5 – St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works Part 2: Proposed Cycleway Extension at Bedwin Road (Midjuburi - Marrickville and Damun – Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill and Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

· As part of Westconnex Planning Condition (B51, Pedestrian and Cycle Implementation Strategy), Council has engaged a Consultant to design and construct the connection between Council’s existing bicycle network on Edgeware Road, Darley Street and Lord Street to the newly constructed Bedwin Road Bridge. The design will provide:

· A dedicated off-road cycle path as part of the newly constructed Bedwin Road Bridge and Council’s existing bicycle network on Darley Street, Lord Street and Edinburgh Road,

· Upgrades to the signalised intersection of Edgeware Road, Edinburgh Road and Bedwin Road, and

· Upgraded infrastructure to the existing network on Edgeware Road and Darley Street.

· Council is seeking the approval of the Local Traffic Committee to progress with construction of the measures contained herein.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plans from Certus Projects (drawing no’s 0224-RP-003, 0224-RD-0101 and 0224-RD-0102 dated 16 April 2021) be approved for construction commencement.

DISCUSSION

The IWBC representative raised concerns with the proposed removal of the cycle lane markings on Bedwin Road at the intersection of Edgeware Road. Council Officers advised that the proposal to remove the cycle lane is based on safety reasons in not wanting to direct cyclists to a road that is not a designated cycle route.

The TfNSW representative had no issues with the plans; however, requested that the recommendation state that the plans be approved for construction commencement, subject to approval from TfNSW in relation to the traffic signal related works. The Committee members agreed with this amendment to the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plans from Certus Projects (drawing no’s 0224-RP-003, 0224-RD-0101 and 0224-RD-0102 dated 16 April 2021) be approved for construction commencement, subject to Transport for NSW approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 2 Garnet Street and Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road, Marrickville; and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Bus Replacements During Major Rail Shutdown - Temporary Parking Changes During T3 Line Upgrade For Sydney Metro - (Midjuburi -Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve a major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (3) between 28 June and 11 July 2021. During the shutdown buses will replace train services along the T3 line and to accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short-term parking changes are required at a number of locations.

Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at the following locations: Garnet Street and Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road, Marrickville; and Railway Parade (lower section), Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short-term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short-term parking changes from Friday 25 June 2021 to Monday 12 July 2021 be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

Garnet Street - Hurlstone Park Station Precinct (4 parking spaces)

1. The short-term conversion of 24m (4 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the eastern side of Garnet Street (between The Parade and Ewart Street) to a ‘Bus Zone M-F 6 am – 9:30 am and 3 pm – 11 pm’; be APPROVED, in order to provide a temporary bus layover area with adequate draw-in and out length;

Dudley Street - Dulwich Hill Station Precinct (6 parking spaces)

2. The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘Loading Zone 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat’ on the northwestern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School Parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

3. The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘P30 min 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat’ on the northwestern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

4. The short-term conversion of 18m (2 parking spaces) ‘Works Zone 7 am – 5:30 pm Mon – Sat’ on the southeastern side of Dudley Street (between School Parade and Wardell Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

Illawarra Road - Marrickville Station Precinct (4 parking spaces)

5. The short-term conversion of 15m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm’ on the northwestern side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone Mon-Fri only’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

6. The short-term conversion of 10m (2 parking spaces) ‘No Parking 8:30 am – 5 pm Mon - Fri’ on the northwestern side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone Mon-Fri only’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 (4 parking spaces)

7. The short-term conversion of 24m (4 parking spaces) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm’ on the southeast kerb of Marrickville Road (between Frampton Avenue and Gladstone Street) to a ‘Bus Zone 3pm – 9pm Mon-Fri only’; be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

Lower Railway Parade - Sydenham Station Precinct (50 parking spaces)

8. The short-term conversion of 69m (11 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southeast kerb of Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length;

9. The short-term conversion of 78m (28 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northwest kerb of Railway Parade (Lower) (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length;

10. The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the northwest kerb of Railway Parade (Lower) (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length; and

11. The applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that TfNSW have recently sent the consultation outcomes report to Council. The report is attached to these minutes.

The TfNSW representative questioned who is responsible for removal of the signs. Council Officers advised that the applicant is responsible for installing and removing signs at the applicant’s cost.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short-term parking changes from Friday 25 June 2021 to Monday 12 July 2021 be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

Garnet Street - Hurlstone Park Station Precinct (4 parking spaces)

Dudley Street - Dulwich Hill Station Precinct (6 parking spaces)

Illawarra Road - Marrickville Station Precinct (4 parking spaces)

Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 (4 parking spaces)

Lower Railway Parade - Sydenham Station Precinct (50 parking spaces)

10. The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the northwest kerb of Railway Parade (Lower) (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length; and

11. The applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 3 Eliza Street, Newtown - Proposed 'Motor Bike Only' Restrictions (Damum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding inadequate motorbike parking in the Newtown area in the vicinity of Lennox Street and/or Eliza Street, Newtown. A proposal to install a 4.0 metre ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking zone on the eastern side of Eliza Street south of its intersection with Lennox Street, Newtown was distributed to local residents and subsequent to the feedback and observation it is now recommended that the location of the dedicated motorbike parking be located around the corner on Lennox Street outside No.80 Lennox Street. This report provides the results of the motorbike parking investigation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a length of 4.0m of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking be installed on the southern side of Lennox Street, outside No.80 Lennox Street, Newtown starting from the existing ‘No stopping’ restrictions and replacing the existing 2P restrictions.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a length of 4.0m of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking be installed on the southern side of Lennox Street, outside No.80 Lennox Street, Newtown starting from the existing ‘No stopping’ restrictions and replacing the existing 2P restrictions.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 4 Hollands Avenue, Marrickvilleway Street, Tempe – Request For 'No Parking' Restrictions (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Currently vehicles, including Council Waste Services vehicles, are having difficulty in manoeuvring around the bend in Hollands Avenue, Marrickville due to vehicles being parked near the bend therefore Council is proposing to install a 20 metre length of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the inner side of the bend in Hollands Avenue, Marrickville to improve access in the street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 20 metre length ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the inner bend in Hollands Avenue, Marrickville (northern end starting opposite No.52 extending eastern side to the midpoint of property No. 17) be approved in order to improve access in the one-way street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 20 metre length ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the inner bend in Hollands Avenue, Marrickville (northern end starting opposite No.52 extending eastern side to the midpoint of property No. 17) be approved in order to improve access in the one-way street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 5 Local Bicycle Route 3 (LR03) - Frazer Park to Marrickville Road – Amendment to Detailed Design Plans at Two Intersections (Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

It is proposed to make a minor amendment to the approved detailed design plans for Local Route 3 (LR03) bicycle route at two separate intersections. The current approved construction plans only specify resurfacing treatments with AC10 at George Street/Livingstone Road and Pile Street/Livingstone Road intersections and it is proposed, for consistency, to match those intersections with a similar treatment to that of the existing stamped AC “Duratherm” finish entry treatment at Enfield Street/Livingstone Road, Marrickville. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan amendments be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT an amendment to the detailed design plans for LR03 at the intersections of George Street/Livingstone Road and Pile Street/Livingstone Road to incorporate a stamped AC “Duratherm” finish entry treatment be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT an amendment to the detailed design plans for LR03 at the intersections of George Street/Livingstone Road and Pile Street/Livingstone Road to incorporate a stamped AC “Duratherm” finish entry treatment be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 6 Bay Run Upgrade and Diversion Route (Gulgadya-Leichhardt and Baludarri-Balmain/Summer Hill and Balmain Electorates/Burwood and Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing upgrade of the Bay Run between UTS Haberfield Rowers Club and Lilyfield Road, including the Lilyfield Road bridge. Due to the limited width between the City West Link and Iron Cove, a diversion route for all pedestrians and cyclists is proposed for the duration of the works to facilitate construction.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The plans for the proposed Bay Run upgrade be approved for construction.

2. The proposed diversion plan for pedestrian and cyclists for works along the Bay Run be approved.

3. A request be made to Transport for NSW to consider the introduction of an eastern pedestrian leg at the Intersection of City West Link, Timbrell Drive and Mortley Ave as part of future upgrades planned for the intersection

DISCUSSION

A number of concerns were noted from Committee members including the accessibility of the Robson Park path at the intersection of Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, and how the restricted turning area and cul de sac will impact users of the boat ramp and potentially create conflict with road users and pedestrians.

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested an additional signalised pedestrian crossing leg on the eastern side of the City West Link where it intersects with Mortley Avenue and Timbrell Drive. The TfNSW representative advised that this has been considered previously and it was decided that a crossing would not work due to congestion at the intersection during peak hours. However, an additional pedestrian crossing can be considered again after WestConnex works in the area are completed.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The plans for the proposed Bay Run upgrade be approved for construction.

2. The proposed diversion plan for pedestrian and cyclists for works along the Bay Run be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 7 Review- Detailed Works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham-RSL Petersham Development- DA201800173& Implementation of Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7).
(Stanmore Ward- Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting on the 13 April 2021 resolved that the detailed works pertaining to the above subject matter go back to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) for further review.

The detailed works were explained in the report to the Local Traffic Committee at its meeting on the 15 March 2021 (Item 3) with attachments and the recommendation below as supported by the Traffic Committee.

Concerns by Council were only raised with regards to recommendation point No. 5 of the Local Traffic Committee recommendation, that is, as to the need and necessity in applying permanent ‘No Right Turn 3.00pm-7.00pm Monday-Friday’ restrictions from New Canterbury Road into Regent Street with the affect and need to detour long distances around the area.

Further information is provided in this report in relation to recommendation point no. 5, including comments from TfNSW regarding this requirement.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted;

In reference to the report to the Local Traffic Committee meeting on 15 March 2021:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted;

In reference to the report to the Local Traffic Committee meeting on 15 March 2021:

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0521(1) Item 8 Trafalgar Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from a resident of Trafalgar Street, Annandale regarding vehicles parking on the eastern side of Trafalgar Lane, Annandale and subsequently obstructing rear driveway access for properties No.195 and No.197 Trafalgar Street, Annandale. An investigation has now been completed and is presented in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 11.1m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Trafalgar Lane between the rear access driveways of No.222 and No.226 Nelson Street and opposite to the rear garage of No.195 and No.197 Trafalgar Street, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that a number of residents wished to address the Committee on this matter; however, could not attend today. As such the Committee members agreed to defer this item to the next LTC meeting when the residents can attend.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the item be deferred to the Local Traffic Committee meeting on 21 June 2021.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0521 Item 9 Request for 40km speed zone on Campbells Street, St Peters

The representative for the Member for Heffron tabled correspondence to Council requesting that the speed limit on Campbell Street be reduced to 40km/h, in light of a recent near-miss involving a heavy vehicle that ran a red light while school children were crossing at the intersection of Campbell Street and St Peters Street.

LTC0521 Item 10 Tempe Bunnings LATM

Due to concerns from residents, the representative for the Member for Heffron requested that:

The implementation of the planned LATM be delayed until TfNSW makes a decision on the traffic signals on Princes Highway crossing from the Bunnings Warehouse access road.
Negotiations begin with Bunnings on one way traffic flow through the warehouse site, using Smith Street as the only access point and the Bunnings Warehouse laneway, with the approved traffic signals, for exits only, pending the decision on the traffic signals.
Reconsider the LATM measures in light of the change to one directional flow through the site.

Council Officer advised that TfNSW have to agree on the traffic signals and the developer has to agree to modify the design. TfNSW has previously not supported the provision of the traffic signals because of the impact to traffic flow along Princes Highway and the distance between the existing traffic signals. The developer have previously indicated that they are unlikely to change the approved plans. The provision of the traffic signals will be reconsidered by TfNSW. The finalisation of the LATM will be on hold until an outcome on the traffic signals is determined.

LTC0521 Item 11 Request for 40km/h speed limit on Marion Street, Leichhardt

Clr da Cruz stated that an accident between a vehicle and pedestrian occurred recently on Marion Street outside Leichhardt Town Hall and requested that the speed limit be reduced to 40km/h. Council Officers stated that they have been supportive of reducing the speed limit on this section of Marion Street/Leichhardt Street to connect the existing 40km/h HPAA on Norton Street to the 40km/h area on Styles Street and have requested for this through TfNSW.

LTC0521 Item 12 Greenway works on Old Canterbury Road, Edward Street and Weston Street, Summer Hill

The IWBC representative asked about the status of the lights at Old Canterbury Road /Edwards Street/Weston Street and the closure of Weston Street in relation to the Greenway project. Council Officers advised that the developer was notified last year that if they did not submit their detailed design to Council by September 2020, the developer’s bond would be confiscated and used by Council to undertake the works. Council will now be undertaking the works that will become part of the main agreement works package, along with the other corridor works. Council Officers expect the works to be undertaken in 2023.

LTC0521 Item 13 Update to one-way treatment for Warren Road, Marrickville

Clr Macri asked for an update to the Warren Road one-way treatment. Council Officers advised that they are awaiting feedback from TfNSW regarding the most recent plans. The TfNSW project team have prioritised this proposal.

LTC0521 Item 14 Bus stop on Gordon Crescent in front of Stanmore Station

Clr Macri stated that since the widening of the Gordon Crescent footpath in front of Stanmore Station, buses have not been stopping close enough to the kerb at the bus stop and blocking traffic as a result. Council Officers advised that Transit Systems will be contacted regarding the issue and the bus bay will be assessed to determine if it complies with the appropriate standards.

LTC0521 Item 15 Temporary ‘No Left Turn’ restriction on Moodie Street, Rozelle

Clr Macri commented that residents of Moodie Street have raised concern that there has been no consultation on making the ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street into Victoria Road permanent. Council Officers clarified that access out of Moodie Street is currently blocked due to a WestConnex road closure and Council had resolved to temporarily install the ‘No Left Turn’ restriction after this road closure is complete. An LATM study would then be completed to further consider a permanent movement ban. Consultation is currently underway to install the temporary ‘No Left Turn’ restriction with the results to be reported to the Committee for consideration.

LTC0521 Item 16 Update on proposed timed parking on Princes Highway, St Peters

The TfNSW representative advised that consultation has been completed for the proposed timed parking on Princes Highway, between Barwon Park Road and Campbell Street, St Peters. Notification of site works is underway and implementation is expected to commence in June.

LTC0521 Item 17 New TfNSW representative

The Committee welcomed the new TfNSW representative for Inner West, Mark Carruthers and thanked Tanmila Samin Islam for her work with the Committee over the past year.

Meeting closed at 11.40 am.

ATTACHMENTS

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

21 June 2021

Item No: LTC0621(1) Item 6

Subject: Spencer Street and Carrington Street, Summer Hill-Proposed Extension of Resident Parking Scheme (AREA 13).
(Djarrawunang-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

Council has finalised an investigation into an extension of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) (AREA 13) in sections of Spencer Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road, and Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road Summer Hill. The RPS was proposed to address issues with long-term parking by non-resident vehicles in the above sections of Spenser Street and Carrington Street.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, AREA 13 parking restrictions be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, between premises No.28 Spencer Street to Wellesley Street, Summer Hill.

2. No further action be carried out at present to extend Resident Parking Scheme into Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill due to insufficient support from residents in Carrington Street.

3. Any further request for residential parking not be considered for a minimum of 24 months in the above section of Carrington Street as per Inner West Council Parking Domain Parking.

BACKGROUND

Council has received requests from residents in Spencer Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road to provide an RPS (AREA 13) zone within their street to address long-term parking by non-resident vehicles. Council has also noted that Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road has no RPS zone. All other sections of Spencer Street and Carrington Street and surrounding local streets such as Wellesley Street and Edward Street fall under the RPS (AREA 13) as initially introduced around 2016.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

NIL

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Parking occupancy surveys have indicated that parking occupancy levels in the above sections of Spencer Street and Carrington Street were high around 85%, Spencer Street higher than Carrington Street, which warranted a further investigation for a resident parking scheme.

Under the Public Domain Parking Policy, at least 65% of respondents, from different households within the proposed zone that are eligible to participate in the scheme, must be in support of the proposal and that a minimum rate of 30% in household responses need to be received to consider the proposal. The proposed RPS zone restrictions for both street sections are shown in the diagram below.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Residents of properties fronting and addressed along the above sections of streets, as being directly affected, and eligible to participate in the scheme (as shown highlighted in the diagram), were invited to fill out a survey form if they support or do not support the proposed RPS in the streets. Other surrounding residents in Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road in proximity of the zones were also given the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

A total of 90 letters were mailed out to residents and non-residing owners of properties.

The response results are tabled below.

The main issues, non-support or objections from the consultation are summarised below:

· RPS should be placed to both sides of the street.

· Restricting parking would impact on residents and those persons required to park longer periods of time that are ineligible for permits or need to or wish to conveniently park on the street.

· Parking is taken up more so by residents with multiple cars. Residents in Old Canterbury Road should be included in the Resident Parking Scheme. Do not extend the restricted parking beyond the frontage of 20 Spencer Street/32 Carrington Street to Wellesley Street. Why do some residents get 2 permits in one street and the other street none?

· Allocation of permits to company vehicles and support careers.

· Residents placing cones out to prevent parking or driveway access interference outside their property.

Under the Policy (for Summer Hill) one side of the street is only made for resident parking, thereby maintaining unrestricted parking to the other side in fairness and balance for residents and persons ineligible for permits. Any person can park short term up to 2 hours without a permit, or park longer periods of time outside the times and dates of the restrictions. The RPS zones are extended to Wellesley Street to provide more opportunity and relief for permit holders to park in the street. Any AREA 13 permit holder can park in the proposed zones. Old Canterbury Road residents may be able to apply for permits, and Council would need to consider the nature of the request pending if they fall within the RPS AREA 13 and whether they have adequate off-street parking. The RPS is proposed to be extended in these remaining street sections to bring those residents into the scheme for permit eligibility.

The Policy should be referred to for other conditions and any other permit issues (e.g. company car, support careers). Unless authorised, residents should contact Council in the regard to cones or barriers being placed on-street. This needs to be resolved under enforcement.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, it is recommended to proceed in the placement of resident parking restrictions along the eastern side of Spencer Street, between premises No.28 to Wellesley Street given there is satisfactory response and support by residents in Spencer Street that were eligible to participate in the scheme under the policy.

No further action be caried out in placing resident parking restriction in Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street to Old Canterbury Road, due to insufficient support raised by residents in Carrington Street. However resident parking could be re-visited for consideration in Carrington Street following a period of 24 months, unless parking is substantially affected with major new developments occurring in the vicinity to consider a lesser time frame.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.