Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 July 2022

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on 20 June 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 11.01AM

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

Cr Justine Langford	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Ram Sritharan	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Cr Kobi Shetty	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Acting Director Infrastructure
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Christina	Item 3 – Resident

APOLOGIES:

Mayor Darcy Bryne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
SC Germaine Grant	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Colin Hesse	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jason Yat-Sen Li, Member for Strathfield

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 May 2022 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting on 16 May 2022 were adopted at Council’s meeting on 14 June 2022.

LTC0622(1) Item 1 Draft Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy

SUMMARY

TfNSW Supplements to Australian Standards sets out the warrant for the installation of a pedestrian (zebra) crossing to be used on state roads. Council has prepared a Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy as per Attachment 1, to be used when assessing the suitability of locations on local and regional roads.

The Policy aligns with the Strategic Plan Objective 2: Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. That the Committee support the draft Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy in principle; and

2. The draft Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy be put on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for comment with the results being bought back to the Committee for consideration.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised of a modification to section 5.2 of the policy to state that “A pedestrian (zebra) crossing is deemed to meet the numerical warrant for a pedestrian (zebra) crossing if the crossing point is predominately used by school children…” to align with the wording used by TfNSW. The Committee members agreed to this amendment to the wording prior to the Policy being put on public exhibition.

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that, based on Parramatta Council’s report on the Interim Guidelines for the Selection of Pedestrian Crossing Facilities within the Parramatta LGA, vehicle speed is a more important factor than vehicle volume when assessing the warrant for pedestrian crossings and suggested removing vehicle volume as a criteria. The representative also commented that, according to Austroads, a zebra crossing has no effect on pedestrian accident rates; however, a raised crossing can significantly reduce the accident rate and incorporating refuges also improves safety at the crossing.

Council Officers advised that removing the vehicle volume requirement when assessing the warrant for a pedestrian crossing could lead to zebra crossings being installed at many intersections and lead to drivers disobeying the rules around them. It was advised that many of the pedestrian crossings in local streets are installed at intersections where vehicle speeds are already low because motorists are already slowing down towards the intersection. In addition, when assessing a location for a pedestrian crossing, road geometry, sightlines, vehicles speeds and other characteristics of the location are also considered.

The TfNSW representative supported the draft policy for public exhibition and will send the Policy to their internal technical team for comment.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. That the Committee support the draft Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy in principle; and

2. The draft Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy be put on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for comment with the results being bought back to the Committee for consideration.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 2 Draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy

SUMMARY

Council has prepared a Traffic Management Investigation Policy to be used when assessing the suitability of locations on local and regional roads for traffic management devices. This policy as detailed in attachment 1 provides guidance regarding when to initiate investigation and assistance in assessing the need for traffic calming measures to control speeding.

The Policy aligns with the Strategic Plan Objective 2: Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. That the Committee support the draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy in principle; and

2. The draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy be put on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for comment with the results being bought back to the Committee for consideration.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. That the Committee support the draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy in principle; and

2. The draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy be put on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for comment with the results being bought back to the Committee for consideration.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 3 Elswick Street North, Charles Street, William Street, Leichhardt - Proposed traffic calming, angled parking and pedestrian facilities (Gulgdaya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

A traffic review has been undertaken in Leichhardt North including Elswick Street North, Charles Street, and William Street. The review examined requests from residents of Elswick Street North, who have safety concerns along local streets and laneways as a result of ‘rat running’ from Darley Road.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 45-degree angle parking in Elswick Street North, with concrete median island and linemarking between Darley Road and William Street be supported in principle and a detailed design be prepared, and affected residents be consulted;

2. A proposed kerb extension on both sides of William Street east of Elswick Street and a continuous footpath on the unnamed lane (between Charles St and Elswick Street North) be supported in principle and a detailed design be prepared, and affected residents be consulted;

3. A further report, including the detailed design be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Christina entered at 11.05am

Christina supported the proposed changes and requested that Council consider line marking some of the angle parking spaces in Elswick Street North. The speaker stated that the 2018 Local Area Improvement Study identified the unnamed laneways between Falls Street, Elswick Street North and Charles Street as rat runs. She requested Council analyse how these laneways, as well as the laneway between Hubert Street and Charles Street, are used and undertake a risk assessment.

(Christina left at 11:10am)

The representative for Leichhardt PAC stated that they had responded to a complaint a few years ago regarding speeding and rat running in the laneway between Falls Street and Elswick Street North, and motorists illegally making right turns into Elswick Street North. Police undertook patrol in the streets over 4 weeks and found very few vehicles using the laneway, a few motorists making the illegal right turn and no speeding issues. The Committee members were unable to support further treatments in the laneways as the rat running issue was not considered significant.

To address rat running caused by queuing along Darley Road on weekday mornings, the representative for the Member for Balmain suggested banning right turns into the unnamed laneway next to Falls Street and possibly Flat Street. The representative also suggested TfNSW adjust the traffic signal phasing on City West Link to favour Darley Street and James Street traffic more.

Council Officers advised that Council has previously requested a median across Darley Road to prevent right turns into the local streets but the proposal was not supported by TfNSW. Changes to the area was proposed under TfNSW’s Haberfield, Ashfield, Leichhardt Road Network Plan, however this plan is now deferred. It is expected that queuing along Darley Road may be lower when WestConnex opens as fewer vehicles will need to use Darley Road to access City West Link Road.

The IWBC representative suggested that the proposed 45-degree angle parking in Elswick Street North be changed to ‘rear to kerb’ for improved safety. The Committee members agreed to incorporate this change to the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 45-degree angle rear to kerb parking in Elswick Street North, with concrete median island and linemarking between Darley Road and William Street be supported in principle and a detailed design be prepared, and affected residents be consulted;

3. A further report, including the detailed design be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 4 Tobruk Avenue, Balmain - Temporary full road closure for excavation works (Baludarri - Balmain/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Domain Pools for the approval of a temporary full road closure of Tobruk Avenue, between Ennis Street and Reynolds Street, Balmain from Monday, 15 August 2022 at 8.00am to Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 11.00pm and Wednesday, 31 August 2022 from 8.00am to 11.00pm to facilitate excavation works on site at No.56 Mullens Street, Balmain

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Tobruk Avenue, between Ennis Street and Reynolds Street, Balmain from Monday 15 August 2022 at 8.00am to Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 11.00pm and Wednesday, 31 August 2022 from 8.00am to 11.00pm (contingency period 4 weeks) be approved for the proposed excavation works on site at No.56 Mullens Street, Balmain subject to, but not limited to the following conditions:

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

2. All affected residents and businesses, including 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

3. 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 Tobruk Avenue, between Ennis Street and Reynolds Street, Balmain from Monday 15 August 2022 at 8.00am to Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 11.00pm and Wednesday, 31 August 2022 from 8.00am to 11.00pm (contingency period 4 weeks) be approved for the proposed excavation works on site at No.56 Mullens Street, Balmain subject to, but not limited to the following conditions:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 5 Seven Bridges Walk - Special Event (Gulgadga - Leichhardt & Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk event will be held on Sunday, 23 October 2022 at various locations in Sydney, including areas within the Inner West Council. The Event is in its seventh year of operation and the applicant seeks approval again in 2022.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk to be held on Sunday, 23 October

2022 be approved, subject to a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes

the Inner West Council being an interested party being submitted by the event organiser

prior to the event.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested a separate copy of the Public Liability Insurance Policy for TfNSW review and concurrence.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk to be held on Sunday, 23 October

2022 be approved, subject to a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes the Inner West Council being an interested party being submitted by the event organiser prior to the event.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 6 Trafalgar Street, Annandale - Proposed raised pedestrian crossing (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety in Trafalgar Street, Annandale outside No. 27 Trafalgar Street by upgrading the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing. The proposed works will improve pedestrian and motorist safety in the area. As part of the works, the two existing speed humps on either side of the existing pedestrian crossing will be removed.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10211) for the proposed installation of a new raised pedestrian crossing on Trafalgar Street, Annandale be approved.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested clarification whether there will be advanced crossing signs. Council Officers will check with the designers and respond to TfNSW separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10211) for the proposed installation of a new raised pedestrian crossing on Trafalgar Street, Annandale be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 7 Smidmore Street, Marrickville – ENRC/2022/0022 - Temporary full road closure for two Marrickville Metro events The Fringe Festival 8-12 September 2022 and 10-12 December 2022 Markets and related temporary changes to Victoria Road kerbside parking restrictions to accommodate relocation of community bus (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by MLA Transport Planning, on behalf of Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, about two proposed temporary full road closures of Smidmore Street, between Murray Street and the Centre’s Smidmore Street car park access, Marrickville for the Fringe Festival 8-12 September and for the 10-12 December 2022 Marrickville Metro Market event. The closures will involve related temporary changes to Victoria Road kerbside parking restrictions to accommodate relocation of the community bus stop. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closures be approved subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure. The related changes to kerbside signage be approved also subject to all works and costs associated with the signage changes for the relocated 'Community Bus zone' and reinstatement of Council’s original parking restrictions is to be borne by the applicant.

Officer’s Recommendation

1. THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Smidmore Street, between Murray Street and the Smidmore Street car park access, Marrickville for a four day period 6am Saturday 8 September to midnight Monday 12 September 2022 and for a two day period 6am Saturday 10 December to midnight Sunday 11 December 2022 for the purpose of holding two different Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre events (the Fringe Festival and the second weekend December markets) be APPROVED, subject to the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

b. All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

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

d. A clear unobstructed 4-metre-wide path of travel throughout the site is recommended to be maintained at all times for emergency vehicle access, in order to provide safe egress in case of fire or other emergency.

2. THAT the proposed short-term temporary changes to parking restrictions in Victoria Road, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLA Transport Planning (20008ppt05A-220225 Community Bus Stop Relocation Plan (002)) be approved subject to the following conditions:

a. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary community bus relocation is to be borne by the applicant;

b. The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction; and Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested a separate copy of the TMP be sent to TfNSW for review.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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

a. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary community bus relocation is to be borne by the applicant;

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 8 Yeo Park, Summer Hill - Formalisation of off-road shared bicycle- pedestrian path, between Victoria Street and Prospect Road
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield PAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting on the 10 May 2022 approved safer road crossing treatments for pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersections of Harland Street/Victoria Road, and Prospect Road/Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill. Bicyclist movements are linked east to west between the two intersections via an off-road shared pedestrian-bicycle path through Yeo Park, which has not been formalised as of this moment to the required guidelines.

This report deals with the formalisation of the shared pedestrian-bicycle path through Yeo Park in treatment with signs and line marking between Harland/Victoria Street and Prospect Road.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the formalised treatment of the (off-road) shared pedestrian-bicycle path through Yeo Park, Summer Hill, with signs and line marking as shown in the plan and notations of ATTACHMENTS 2 and 3, be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled an amended sign and line marking plan and notations that were changed to align with Australian Standards (Attachment 1). The main change is to the signage guiding cyclists from the road onto the footpath and the footpath to the roadway.

The TfNSW representative supported the concept plan and requested the detailed signage plan for review and approval. The Committee members agreed to add this request to the recommendation.

The IWBC representative requested Council consider signalising the intersection of Prospect Road and Old Canterbury Road or extending the path from Prospect Road to the pedestrian crossing at Elizabeth Street to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Council Officers commented that this suggestion can be considered as part of Council’s Bicycle Plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

the formalised treatment of the (off-road) shared pedestrian-bicycle path through Yeo Park, Summer Hill, with signs and line marking as shown in the amended plan and notations of ATTACHMENTS 2 and 3, be APPROVED; and,
the detailed design plan be submitted to TfNSW for their review and approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 9 Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management Study - Revised Report (Midjuburi-Marricville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to re-exhibit the Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study having noted the final version dated 6 July 2021. The Tempe South LATM study was deferred several times due to community concerns and impact to residential streets.

The Tempe South LATM study was last reported to the Traffic Committee on 16 August 2021 and was developed to mitigate the impacts associated with the proposed development, influencing incoming and outgoing routes. The LATM study was solely assessed based on the original approved vehicle access locations and was not intended to examine alternate access arrangements.

During the Public Exhibition of the LATM study, community action groups, businesses and individuals raised objections and concerns on the development and the study on safety and amenity grounds.

On April 2022, the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel deferred the Modification application from the applicant to delete the condition requiring the adoption of the LATM study by Council’s Local Traffic Committee prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate.

It is noted that Council is currently organizing a comprehensive feasibility study of traffic signals at the Princes Highway driveway, and this is expected to be completed and considered by Transport for NSW for a decision on the matter.

The study will also evaluate design changes within the Bunnings site to facilitate the amended vehicular entry and exit arrangements. The results of the Traffic Signals Feasibility Study will be submitted to Transport for NSW for consideration.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management Study – Final Report dated 6 July 2021 be endorsed for a second public exhibition, based on the original approved vehicle access arrangements for 728-750 Princes Highway, Tempe (Determination No. 201700185).

2. The Public Exhibition be undertaken on the proposed scheme for 28 days with the outcomes being reported back to the Local Traffic Committee.

3. It be noted that a feasibility study of traffic signals at the driveway of Princes Highway is currently in progress, with input from Transport for NSW and the developer. This study will be undertaken as a separate process and when complete will be submitted to Transport for NSW for consideration.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that the next Council meeting will be held in August. Accordingly, public exhibition will commence after the August Council meeting.

Council Officers advised that recommended treatments in the LATM report include the same treatments proposed in the last publicly exhibited report as well as additional treatments in Smith Street, Union Street and Brooklyn Street. The Committee agreed to amend the recommendation to require in-principle support for all the proposed treatments from TfNSW before public exhibition commences.

The representative for the Member for Heffron commented that the community is having difficulty understanding how the Bunnings driveway on Princes Highway will operate based on the diagram provided in the LATM report. The representative requested that the Committee recommend that the LATM report include a clearer description and diagram of the operation of the Bunnings driveway. The Committee agreed to this additional recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

The Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management Study – Final Report dated 6 July 2021 be endorsed for a second public exhibition, based on the original approved vehicle access arrangements for 728-750 Princes Highway, Tempe (Determination No. 201700185), subject to TfNSW in-principle agreement with the recommended treatments.
That the second public exhibition of the Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management Study – Final Report include a description and diagram of the proposed operation of the driveway on Princes Highway.
The Public Exhibition be undertaken on the proposed scheme for 28 days with the outcomes being reported back to the Local Traffic Committee.
It be noted that a feasibility study of traffic signals at the driveway of Princes Highway is currently in progress, with input from Transport for NSW and the developer. This study will be undertaken as a separate process and when complete will be submitted to Transport for NSW for consideration.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 10 George Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'Motor Bike Only' Parking Restrictions (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding obstructed resident access in George Street for No.52 George Street, Leichhardt. In order to prevent vehicles impeding resident access it is proposed to retain one (1) 5.6m parking ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted’ parking space and utilise the remaining redundant kerb space to install 2m of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT one (1) 5.6m ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted’ parking space be retained and a 2m ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking space be installed to utilise the redundant kerb space in front of No.52 George Street, Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 11 Nelson Lane, Annandale - Proposed No Parking Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The eastern side of Nelson Lane, Annandale has existing ‘No Parking 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions. This report recommends removing this part-time ‘No Parking’ zones and instead installing full-time ‘No Parking’ zones for the residents requiring access to their off-street parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The ‘No Parking 8:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions be removed on the eastern side of Nelson Lane, Annandale, opposite the rear accesses of No.253-No.257, No.261-No.263 and No.269-No.331 Nelson Street.

2. Full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions be installed on the eastern side of Nelson Lane, opposite the rear accesses of No.253-No.257, No.263, No.269, No.297, No.311, No.315 and No.331 Nelson Street.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled additional comments received from residents, including one in support of the proposal, one who did not support the proposal and one from a resident who requested the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be extended from No.263 Nelson Street to No.265 to allow trades vehicles access to parking. Council Officers will investigate this request separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. ‘No Parking 8:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions be removed on the eastern side of Nelson Lane, Annandale, opposite the rear accesses of No.253-No.257, No.261-No.263 and No.269-No.331 Nelson Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0622(1) Item 12 Stephen Street, Balmain (at Vincent Street) - Proposed kerb indentation (Baludarri - Balmain/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve the existing parking arrangements in Stephen Street, Balmain (Vincent Street to End) by adjusting the existing kerb on the western side of the street to widen the road and forming indented parking bays. The proposed works is intended to improve pedestrian and motorist safety in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10203) for the proposed kerb indentation on the western side of Stephen Street, Balmain be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10203) for the proposed kerb indentation on the western side of Stephen Street, Balmain be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0622(1) Item 13 Temporary parking changes from T3 Line rail shutdown – Consultation Outcomes Report

Council Officers tabled the Consultation Outcomes Report from TfNSW for Item 1 of the May 2022 Local Traffic Committee. TfNSW consulted the community of Dulwich Hill, Marrickville and Sydenham that would be affected by the temporary parking changes and bus replacements during the major rail shutdown of the T3 Line for Sydney Metro upgrade works between 2-15 July 2022. TfNSW did not receive any feedback from the community. Council provided comments that can be found on page 6 of the report.

Meeting closed at 1.05pm.

ATTACHMENT 1

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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 July 2022

Item No: LTC0722(1) Item 3

Subject: Murrell Street, Ashfield- Traffic and Parking changes
(Diarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

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

Authorised By: George Tsaprounis - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services

SUMMARY

Council has received numerous concerns from the Ashfield Public School community and the Good-start Early Learning Child Care Centre regarding traffic safety in Murrell Street, Ashfield.

This report deals with the main concern of congestion in the street with parked vehicles obstructing traffic flow and the build -up of traffic in Murrell Street due to vehicles waiting long periods to turn right onto Liverpool Road during school drop- off and pick up times.

The school and Child Care Centre has requested that parking to the western side of the street be either removed or wholly limited to park outside of morning and afternoon school drop-off and pick -up times.

Rather than above, it is recommended that parking be reconfigured and limited in time to certain areas on the western side of the street to improve traffic flow and minimise the impact on the loss or limitation of parking in the area for the residential and business community.

No Right Turn during school zone hours for traffic coming out of Murrell Street into Liverpool Road is proposed subject to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) approval.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The following parking changes be approved:

(a) The (4) parking spaces on the western side of Murrell Street, Ashfield outside the side of 183 Liverpool Road be changed to read “No Stopping 8.30am - 9.30am, 2.30pm-3.30pm School days” and “2P 9.30am-2.30pm., 3.30pm-6.00pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted AREA 1”,

(b) ‘No Stopping’ be signposted across:

(i) the combined driveways of 183 Liverpool Road and David’s Lane,

(ii) driveway to 2-4 Murrell Street,

(iii) driveway to 10-12 Murrell Street& side service driveway to 1A Orchard Crescent, and

2. Council forwards a Traffic Management Plan to Transport for NSW to consider and approve ‘No Right Turn 8.00am-9.30am., 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ for traffic out of Murrell Street into Liverpool Road.

BACKGROUND

Murrell Street comes off Liverpool Road and leads into a short section of Orchard Crescent which leads to a dead end some 40 metres west of Murrell Street. Murrell Street measures approximately 9.0 metres from kerb to kerb with parking to both sides of the street. It only serves resident access and school drop off and pick up together with 15-minute short term parking for the Ashfield Primary Public School and an adjoining Child Care Centre on the eastern side of Murrell Street.

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A mini roundabout to the end of Murrell Street allows vehicles to turn around to drop off and pick up children to the eastern side of the street. The parking to the eastern side is a mixture of ‘No Parking’ and Disabled parking during school hours, and 15- minute parking to cater for both the needs of the school and Child Care Centre over an extended time period for drop and pick up.

Currently 3 spaces for drop off and pick up are made unavailable at the northern end of Murrell Street due to the collapse of the school retaining wall from the last heavy rains resulting in the footpath being closed and temporary footway being provided onto the roadway. Works have commenced to rebuild the wall.

The western kerb side accommodates about 11 parking spaces with driveways to unit complexes in between and David’s Lane off Murrell Street serving rear shop/unit access. The parking is restricted to read “2P 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., Permit Holders Excepted Area 1”

The street is covered under a 40 km/hour school zone limit.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The work will be funded under Council’s general signs and line marking budget.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

The following is provided to determining an (amended) proposal under this report.

· Inspections on school hour drop off/drop off times does identify noticeable increase of traffic with the street thereafter being relatively quiet. ATTACHMENT No.1 shows the street environment during school drop off/pick up times.

· 2-way traffic is noticed to pass through rather slowly, on the basis that vehicles park close to kerb, do not double park, and that driveway clearances are made available for vehicles to veer over to allow opposing traffic to pass.

· Last traffic counts taken on the 4 April 2022 recorded average 5-day peak hour volumes around 80 -180 vehicles per hour with the latter being the morning peak. 85% speeds were recorded around 30 kph (near midblock).

· An initial proposal was sent out under consultation to implement ‘No Stopping’ over and across the unit driveways and the merged driveways to David’s Place and 183 Liverpool Road. 1 parking space either side of the merged driveways to David’s Place and 183 Liverpool Road would be removed with ‘No Stopping’ placed right over this cleared length of kerbs pace (across the driveways and removed parking spaces). See ATTACHMENT No.2. 9 full time parking spaces are maintained under this proposal, with the loss of 2 parking spaces.

· 4 clearance zones are provided and sign posted with ‘No Stopping’ at the ends and within the street to assist in veering northbound traffic closer to kerb whilst allowing opposing traffic to pass. The ‘No Stopping’ would also prevent vehicles from parking over the driveways and dropping/picking up children from across the road.

· ‘No Stopping’ has already been placed to the bottom end of Murrell Street opposite the build out of the temporary footway where the wall has collapsed on the school side of the street.

· No Right Turn between school zone times is proposed and supported by Council for traffic coming out of Murrell Street into Liverpool Road. This will reduce queuing back from Murrell Street and prevent conflict with traffic at the intersection of Murrell Street and Liverpool Road. Alternate travel (heading west) is available by turning left into Liverpool Road, right into Queen Street and right into Norton Street.- Refer to locality map page 2.

· Feedback on the initial proposal indicated that residents did not agree to the removal of parking with concerns that parking is already limited, and why should parking be removed full- time just for the short period that school traffic occurs. Further examination revealed that critical congestion occurs near to the intersection of Liverpool Road. An amended proposal is therefore considered where the 11 parking spaces can all be maintained, and that 4 spaces near to the corner of Liverpool Road and to the sides of No.183 Liverpool Road be limited only to operate outside of the school drop- off and pick up times being 8.30am – 9.30am., 2.30pm-3.30pm, for 2 hours of the day on school days. See ATTACHMENT No.3 The No Right Turn during school zone times still applies under this amended proposal.

3 clearance zones are provided with a longer zone near to the intersection of Liverpool Road.

· The 7 full time spaces further to the north, per the amended proposal are maintained and will offer ‘friction’ de-facto traffic calming for speed control near the general drop off and pick up area.

· Supplementary ‘Drop -off and Pick-up’ signage will be provided with the No Parking zone to the north to identify that the zone is required for this activity.

· The area would need to be monitored and reviewed for any further parking changes, if required.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining an initial proposal as shown in ATTACHMENT No.2 was distributed to (21) directly affected properties (152 letters) including the Ashfield Primary Public School, Ashfield Boys High School and the Childcare Centre located to the western side of the Street.

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Submissions for comments closed on the 24 June 2022. Six (6) responses were received in disagreement or concern to the removal and/or limitation of parking to the western side of Murrell Street under consultation with the initial proposal. This has led to recommending an amended proposal under this report as shown in ATACHMENT No.3. Three (3) of the respondents indicated agreement to the No Right turn out of Murrell Street during school zone hours.

The following comments from residents in disagreement or concern are tabled and summarised below with officer responses given.

Resident Comments

Officer Response

Accumulated key responses from the 6 residents:

· The proposal is un-clear what spaces are taken away. [The consultation letter] only advised how many spaces are maintained and how many are lost.

· How is permanent No Stopping going to help. Unfair as we already can’t park on the school side of the street.

· Suggest to extend one area near one driveway for temporary no parking between 8.30am-9.30am and 2.30pm-3.30pm Mon-Fri.

· Construction of a building in David’s Place and construction vehicles parking on the street would of aroused complaints regards to congestion. The building has since been complete.

· There is already limited spots for residents to be able to park with the eastern side being off limits if we need to park across school hours.

· The collapsed wall should be rectified as a matter of urgency to allow more room for drop off for the school.

· School should implement some form of traffic control system.

· Residents should not loose parking. Implementing a drop-off and pick up from the bottom of Murrell up to the exiting drop-off and pick up zone should be sufficient.

· The removal of parking spots would not relieve congestion. No Parking zones be made available for parking. However, ‘No Parking’ is not suitable for sole parent to pick up children too young to leave the school premises.

· Problem is mainly caused by out bound traffic turning right into Liverpool Road. Need more parking space the less. Likely also encourage more parents to stop in our driveways for school drop off which is already happening.

· Keep the same number of parking spaces. Put in No Parking or pick-up zone only 8-9am and 2.30am-4pm along the entire school side of the road.

· The initial consultation letter only advised that 9 spaces would be made. The report clarifies that 2 spaces would be lost under the initial proposal.

· The No Stopping is aimed to enforce parents not to park in the driveway and/or drop off and pick up children from across the road.

· Acknowledge that the removal of 2 full-time spaces under the initial proposal would not be a viable solution as the problem of congestion stems only for 2 hours in the day. Agree to limit the parking as suggested 8.30am-9.30am and 2.30pm-3.30pm Mon-Fri to the first 4 spaces to relieve critical congestion near to Liverpool Road-see amended proposal ATTACHMENT No.3.

· Congestion is still evident irrespective of construction activity.

· Work has commenced to repair the collapsed wall, and the 3 unused parking spaces will be reinstated soon thereafter. Supplementary ‘Drop off and pick up’ signage will be added to the No Parking signs to make school and parents aware that the zone should be used for this purpose.

· The 15- minute parking zone to the eastern side is to be used for parents with younger children needing to be escorted to and from the school and child- care centre.

· No Right Turn at school zone times into Liverpool Road from Murrell Street is also proposed.

· The eastern side is a mixture of No Parking, disabled parking and 15- minute parking to cater for both the needs of the school and Child Care Centre.

CONCLUSION

In view of the above, it is recommended that:

· The (4) parking spaces on the western side of Murrell Street, Ashfield outside the side of 183 Liverpool Road be changed to read “No Stopping 8.30am -9.30am., 2.30pm-3.30pm School days” “2P 9.30am-2.30pm., 3.30pm-6.00pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted AREA 1”,

· ‘No Stopping’ be signposted across:

(i) the combined driveways of 183 Liverpool Road and David’s Lane,

(ii) driveway to 2-4 Murrell Street,

(iii) driveway to 10-12 Murrell Street& side service driveway to 1A Orchard Crescent, and

· Council forwards a Traffic Management Plan to Transport for NSW to consider and approve ‘No Right Turn 8.00am-9.30am., 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ for traffic out of Murrell Street into Liverpool Road.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Photos of street environment.
2.⇩	original proposed changes ot Murrell Street.
3.⇩	Ammended proposal to changes in Murrell Street.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 July 2022

Item No: LTC0722(1) Item 4

Subject: Railway Street, Croydon-Proposed 'No Parking' opposite driveway.
(Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Strathfiled Electorate/Ashfield PAC)

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

Authorised By: George Tsaprounis - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised by the owner of 12 Hordern Parade, Croydon with parked vehicles obstructing vehicular ingress and egress to the rear of his garage in Railway Street. To alleviate the problem, a small length of sign posted ‘No Parking’ supplemented with road markings is proposed in Railway Street opposite the rear garage to 12 Hordern Parade, Croydon.

RECOMMENDATION

That a length of approximately 4.0 metres of ‘No Parking’ be assigned outside No.9 Railway Street, Croydon, supplemented with bay line and No Parking markings as shown in ATTACHMENTS 1C.

BACKGROUND

Railway Street is a dead -end street that runs off Elizabeth Street, Croydon. The street is narrow and measures approximately 6.1 metres in width between kerb to kerb. The footways on both sides are narrow between 0.7-0.8 metres wide. The street serves business and resident vehicle access only.

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The eastern side of Railway Street is signposted with “2P 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., Permit Holders Excepted Area 7”. ‘No Parking’ exists to the western side to allow vehicle passageway. The eastern side of the street has existing corner business/shops near to Elizabeth Street followed by a childcare centre, a single dwelling house (with off-street parking) and 4 single storey terraces to the southern end of the street. All properties to the western side (including 12 Hordern Parade) rear back onto Railway Street.

The kerb space on the eastern side caters for approximately 8-10 vehicles. The child- care centre has 9 off-street recessed 90- degree angle parking spaces to carter for its needs. There is no turning area to the end of the street. Vehicles park right up to the end and reverse and turn around at the first available open driveway or child-care parking spaces (if vacant).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The work will be funded under Council’s general signs and line marking budget.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

The following is provided in determining the proposal.

· The owner of 12 Hordern Parade had bought the house in the last year and has sought to arrange with the residents of the terraces to move their vehicles when requiring access. However, concern has lately been raised that more non-resident vehicles are or would be likely parking in the street and that he has been blocked out on occasions to access his driveway.

· The owner of 12 Hordern Parade only seeks a short length of ‘No Parking’ to undertake a 3–4-point turn manoeuvre in and out of his garage with the zone specifically placed to allow 3 good nominal size vehicles to park within the frontages of the terraces 8-11 Railway Street.

· The garage for No 12 Hordern Parade is 2.6metres in width and is built as a structured carport. The expense and trouble to widen the driveway-garage is not perceived an option. All other driveway garages along the western side can access via opposing driveway or are wider or set back into the properties.

· An original proposal was only to have ‘No Parking’ signs placed outside in front of No.9 Railway Street; however, objections were raised not only to loss of parking but also the ugliness of signage to the frontage of the properties and intrusion to the front gate of No 9 Railway Street- see ATTACHMENTS 1A and 1B.

· An amended proposal was made to supplement the sign posting with road markings in this situation. Re-notification/consultation of the amended proposal was made out to the directly affected residents of 8-11 Railway Street-See ATTACHMENT 1C. Under this proposal the signage to the front can be mounted to the telegraph pole and the second vehicle would be permitted to park back up to the bay line, appropriately allowing two vehicles to park outside No 10-11. The result is considered to reduce signage intrusion and appearance to the front of No.9, reduce impact to loss of parking and clearly identify where vehicles can park up to by way of the bay lines and No Parking logo.

· ATTACHMENTS 2 and 3 are provided to show the difficulty (with vehicles parking right opposite-along the blue line) and ATTACHMENT 4 the improvement (with the cleared ‘No Parking’ zone) to access the garage with vehicle template movements. ATTACHMENT 5 shows photos of the existing street environment and view of the of the garage in question.

· Under the Council’s Public Domain Parking Policy, it should be noted that Council would prioritise access to off-street parking facilities over parking provision within a laneway. Railway Street (being narrow) is considered similarly to a laneway providing mainly off-street parking facilities. The residents of the 4 terraces with no off-street are entitled to resident parking permits enabling them to park longer periods of time under the Resident Parking Scheme restrictions in Railway Street.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the above proposal was distributed to (11) directly affected properties (13 letters) both in Railway Street and Hordern Parade.

Two (2) responses were received in objection to the proposal under initial consultation with (1) in support (by the owner of 12 Hordern Parade) in confirmation and agreement under re-notification/consultation of the amended proposal.

The following comments by the objectors are tabled with officer responses given.

Resident Comments

Officer Response

Resident 1

· Very limited parking and cannot afford to lose another space. At times cannot park in the street with nearby pool and child- care centre (pre-school) activity in the area. Neighbours have to juggle with parking.

· Signs to the frontage of the properties can create an eyesore and can devalue house prices. Foot path is narrow and would be unusable for No.9 Railway Street [with signs in footpath].

· The previous owner was able to use their garage.

· Would be open to hearing a solution with no signposting and residents can park there.

Further objection received-

· Was advised that the garage owner takes priority over the 4 houses who will be affected in Railway Street.

· Railway Street residents have managed parking situation in the last 15 years.

· There has been an increase of parking in the street with the pool (Ashfield Aquatic Centre). The 4 house- holds would need to reshuffle and park illegally down the street.

· Garage was built 10-12 years ago and previous occupant managed without disrupting the whole street.

· It is considered there is ample parking in the street, with the 4 households able to obtain permits to assist and provide relief in parking under the current Resident Parking Scheme restrictions in the street.

· The No parking zone is of short length enough to provide improved access to the garage, with minimal impact to loss of parking. The No parking is positioned in such a way to provide 3 good nominal sized vehicles to park in front of No 8-11 Railway in view to Australian standard practice. Parking of 4 vehicles may result in tight parking relying on assistance to juggle or move vehicles. It could be argued that technically there is no real loss of parking in this situation.

· The amended proposal will allow the front signage to be placed on the telegraph pole and not interfere with footpath/gate access to the property No.9 Railway Street.

· Residents can manage parking however the issue is how to control non-resident parking of vehicles in a public street.

· Council is conscious of removal of parking but must also weigh on prioritising access to off-street parking according to the Policy.

· See Attachment 3A. showing difficulty in accessing the garage with a nominal sized design vehicle and based on cars parked right along and directly opposite the garage.

· Resident parking alone for exclusive use of space is not permitted on a public street. Police and Council Rangers have advised that the clearance area would need to be signposted for enforcement.

Resident 2

· Signage would cause an eyesore and ugliness to the front of the properties.

· 4 residences do not have off-street parking and are dependent on the limited parking on street.

· The garage owner would of noticed the driveway may not of been suited for larger vehicles when buying the property.

· Neighbours have assisted the garage owner by providing a space, but the system falls down a bit when resident cars are not about and other non-resident cars park in the space.

· Make the current zone outside 7-11 for resident parking only and not introduce proposed signage.

· If approved, would ask that the front signs be placed on the telegraph pole.

See all above.

CONCLUSION

In view of the above, it is recommended that a length of approximately 4.0 metres of ‘No Parking’ be assigned outside No.9 Railway Street, Croydon, supplemented with bay line and No Parking markings as shown in ATTACHMENTS 1C.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Initial proposal (signage only) and amended proposal (signage and markings)
2.⇩	Vehicle template forward entry into garage -cars parking along and opposite driveway.
3.⇩	Vehicle template reverse entry into garage- cars parked along and opposite driveway.
4.⇩	Vehicle template forward entry into garage- clearance 'No Parking' zone provided.
5.⇩	Photos of street environment

1.⇩	Traffic & Transport Assessment
2.⇩	80220023-PDW-1701-1711 – Updated Signage and Landmarking plans, Cardno, Rev 1, dated 18/3/2022
3.⇩	80220023 220120 Transport Assessment Addendum 01 for incorporating a pedestrian crossing at the raised threshold at Bedford Crescent
4.⇩	80220023 220308 Transport Assessment Addendum 02 for Removal of scramble crossing
5.⇩	DHSPPDI - TCS for the intersection with Wardell Road and Dudley Street, dated 7/3/2022