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Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Minutes 20 February 2023
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Minutes
of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held
on 20 February 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting
commenced at 11.03am
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON
I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on
whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Manod Wickramasinghe
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IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
(Chair)
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Bill Holliday
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Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
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Graeme McKay
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Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
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Patricia Arcilla
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Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for
Newtown
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Sgt Charles Buttrose
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NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area
Command
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John Begley
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Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
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Solon Ghosh
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Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
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Colin Jones
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Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
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Sunny Jo
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IWC’s Coordinator Traffic
Engineering Services (North)
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George Tsaprounis
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IWC’s Coordinator Traffic
Engineering Services (South)
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Jason Scoufis
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IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
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Mohammed Haque
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IWC’s Civil Engineer
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Jalal Uddin
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IWC’s Civil Engineer
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Christina Ip
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IWC’s Business Administration Officer
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VISITORS
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Helen Russell
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Resident – Item 4
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APOLOGIES:
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Mayor Darcy Byrne
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Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
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Cr Chloe Smith
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Councillor – Damun-Stanmore Ward
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
The
Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 5 December 2022 were
confirmed.
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MATTERS ARISING
FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Local Traffic
Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 21 November 2022 were adopted
at Council’s meeting on 13 December 2022 subject to the following
amendment:
a) LTC1122(1) Item 3 (5) be amended to
‘Council will retain the no-left turn restriction from
Wardell Road onto Riverside Crescent, installed in early
2021 as part of the Greenway Project, and will
investigate further measures that protect pedestrian and cyclist safety
and alleviate traffic on Wardell Road.’
The IWBC representative
requested that cyclists be excepted at the no left turn restriction from
Wardell Road. Council Officers will investigate this request separately.
The Local Traffic
Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 5 December 2022 were adopted
at Council’s meeting on 14 February 2023 subject to the following
additions to Item 2 Tempe Reserve, Tempe – Temporary Road Closures for
Sydney IGLFA Soccer Tournament 20-23 February 2023 – (Midjuburi -
Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Newtown LAC):
That:
1. no
objection be raised to the Soccer Tournament over the four day period between
11 February to 5 March 2023 subject to the applicant complying with the
following conditions:
a) the
Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be reviewed and updated accordingly to address
issues raised in this report.
Reason
– to ensure the event runs safely and efficiently throughout this period
and to address any unforeseen issues arising;
b) the
applicant is to provide an estimate of expected traffic volume figures
attending the event. This shall include details about the average
arrivals/departures per day as well as peak hour arrivals/departures.
Furthermore, direction(s) of traffic flow needs to be included in this analysis
(ie. of where traffic is going to and coming from).
Reason
- This information is required for each day to assess the impact of any
possible traffic congestion at the signalised intersection of Holbeach Avenue
and Princes Highway;
c) an
updated TMP be sent to TfNSW for their review and comment.
Reason – to ensure TfNSW is aware of the event series and can provide
comment on any impact(s) on the operation of the signalised intersection of
Highway and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe;
d) notification
of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police, Transit Systems and State
Transit Authority (Kingsgrove Depot), the NSW Fire Brigade and the NSW
Ambulance Services.
Reason – so emergency services and transport services are aware of the
event series and can plan around the event;
e) affected
residents and/or businesses are notified in writing at least two weeks prior to
event and the event organiser and traffic control company contact details and
names be included in the notification letters.
Reason – so residents and businesses are aware of the event series and
can plan around event;
f) adequate
vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience
of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. TCP
must be implemented on the day(s) by an appropriate certified traffic
controller (designer of TCP or similar certification). Workers shall be
specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as
necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in
accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control
Devices for works on roads.
Reason – to ensure that the management of pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles
and road other users is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.
2. additional
traffic controllers to be situated at:
a) the
western end of South Street;
b) Bay
Street east of Princes Highway;
c) Station
Street east of Princes Highway; and
d) Hart
Street east of Princes Highway.
3. the above
comments of the Local Traffic Committee be received and noted;
4. note the request from ten or more residents for a resident
parking scheme in the area bounded by the Princes Highway and South Street,
Smith Street and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe, and commence investigation of such a
scheme; and
5. at the conclusion of that investigation, commence a Parking
Study of the area around Tempe Reserve as noted in the Tempe Reserve Plan of
Management.
LTC0223(1) Item 1 Darling
Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road
Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain
Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
In
preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2023 on Tuesday, 25 April 2023,
Inner West Council is organising the ANZAC Day dawn Service at the Loyalty
Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to
close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and
9:30am.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the temporary road closure
of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Tuesday, 25 April
2023 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following
conditions:
1. 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;
2. That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be
available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling
Street, Balmain; 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 temporary road
closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Tuesday,
25 April 2023 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the
following conditions:
1. 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;
2. That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be
available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling
Street, Balmain; and
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur
until the road has been physically closed.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 2 The Terrace,
Birchgrove - Proposed Kerb Extension and Landscaped
Garden Bed (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council is planning
to improve the streetscape in The Terrace Birchgrove by formalising the
existing kerb blister constructed from temporary materials by constructing a
new landscaped and integrated kerb blister island. The proposal aims to
improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing
traffic lane and parking arrangements in the street, providing a more
accessible footpath and improve the visual amenity by providing additional
landscaping.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan
No.10217-A) for the proposed kerb extension and garden bed at the entrance of
Birchgrove Oval on The Terrace, Birchgrove be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the
attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10217-A) for the proposed kerb
extension and garden bed at the entrance of Birchgrove Oval on The Terrace,
Birchgrove be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 3 Balmain
Road, Leichhardt (At Hill Street) - Proposed Pedestrian Improvement
Works (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/
Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council is planning to improve
pedestrian safety in Balmain Road, Leichhardt by reconstructing and
relocating the existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing and providing a
landscaped footpath to better align the pedestrian crossing point in Hill
Street where it intersects with Balmain Road. The proposal aims to
improve pedestrian and motorist safety by relocating the pedestrian crossing
away from the intersection which is intended to reduce conflicts with traffic
movements and improve pedestrian safety at this location.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan
No.10237) for the proposed pedestrian crossing improvements on Balmain Road,
Leichhardt at Hill Street be approved.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers
tabled a late submission from a resident who supported the proposal.
The TfNSW
representative asked if bus operators have commented on the design. Council
Officers advised that they were provided an opportunity to comment but have
not provided any. Council Officers will follow up with Transit Systems to
confirm if there are any issues.
The IWBC
representative requested ‘Bicycles May Use Full Lane’ signage on
Balmain Road. Council Officers will investigate this request.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the
attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10237) for the proposed
pedestrian crossing improvements on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Hill Street
be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 4 Balmain
Road, Leichhardt (At Stanley Street) - Proposed Pedestrian
Improvement Works (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain
Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council is planning to improve
pedestrian safety in Balmain Road by upgrading the existing at-grade crossing
to a raised (zebra) pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve
pedestrian and motorist safety by replacing the existing two speed cushions
on each approach with a single raised crossing and reduce vehicle
speeds.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the attached detail design (Design Plan No.10238) for
the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on
Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Stanley Street be approved.
DISCUSSION
Public speaker:
Helen Russell entered at 11.07am.
Ms Russell supported
the recommendation and suggested that Council consider:
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more traffic calming
measures to slow vehicles on approach to the Balmain Road pedestrian
crossing, particularly to slow traffic coming from the Marion Street
intersection;
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extending the Leichhardt
Public School and Sydney Secondary College school zones to the section of
Balmain Road between Wetherill Street and the Derbyshire Road intersection;
and
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making signage more
visible by trimming trees obstructing signs, and making signs larger and higher.
(Ms Russell left
at 11.12am.)
In response to Ms
Russell’s suggestions, Council Officers advised that speed cushions on
approach to the pedestrian crossing was previously installed to slow approach
traffic. This treatment for the crossing has not had the desired traffic
calming effect which has led to the current proposal being considered.
Council Officers can
investigate increasing visibility of signage on Balmain Road and check
whether any trees require maintenance. It was noted that Council Officers
were on site recently and did not observe any trees obstructing pedestrian
crossing signage.
TfNSW will assess
whether the school zones can be extended as suggested by the resident.
The TfNSW
representative advised that the length of the ‘No Stopping’ zone
from the departure side of the pedestrian crossing should be 10m rather than
7.5m as per technical directions.
Committee members
asked why the height of the raised pedestrian crossing is proposed to be
90-100mm even though Balmain Road is part of a bus route. Council Officers
advised that the design was constrained due to site conditions as the
footpath level needs to transition to the height of the pedestrian crossing.
A crossing height of 75mm would create a steep and inappropriate transition
which is not desirable to pedestrians. To accommodate the 90-100mm pedestrian
crossing, the design also lengthened the ramps on each side of the crossing
to 2m to provide an appropriate ramp grade for buses. Council Officers will
discuss this further with Transit Systems.
Council Officers also
tabled an amended design plan (Attachment 1) which incorporates a kerb
extension on the north east corner of the Balmain Road / Stanley Street intersection
to create a narrowing prior to the intersection, as requested by a resident
and the IWBC, to keep cyclists central to the carriageway and shorten the
crossing distance for pedestrians across Stanley Street.
The IWBC
representative asked if the garden bed could be widened so that the narrowing
of the intersection could start further up in Balmain Road. Council Officers
advised that the garden beds have been widened as much as possible and
further widening is restricted by turn movements from Short Street.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the attached detail design (Design Plan No.10238-A) for the
proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on
Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Stanley Street be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 5 Gow Street
at Punch Street and Fitzroy Avenue, Birchgrove - Proposed
Kerb Extension and New Footpath (Baludarri - Balmain
Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council is
planning to improve pedestrian safety by constructing a new landscaped kerb
extension and footpath in Punch Street and Gow Street, Birchgrove. 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.10224-A)
for the proposed kerb extension and footpath on Gow Street at Fitzroy Avenue
and Punch Street, Birchgrove be approved.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers
advised that a late submission was received from a resident who did not
support the proposal with comments similar to those already provided to the
Committee.
The TfNSW
representative requested for the ‘No Stopping’ line to be
extended into Gow Street. Council Officers stated this may impact parking so
consultation would need to be undertaken to extend the line.
TfNSW representatives
also stated that the existing School Zone sign has been twisted to face the
wrong direction. They requested that Council turn the sign back 90 degrees
when they are undertaking the kerb extension and footpath works.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan
No.10224-A) for the proposed kerb extension and footpath on Gow Street at
Fitzroy Avenue and Punch Street, Birchgrove be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 6 Challis
Avenue at Albermarle Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Kerb
Extension and New Footpath (Design Plan No.10225)
(Midjuburi –
Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West
PAC)
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SUMMARY
A design plan has
been finalised for the proposed kerb extension and new footpath in Challis
Avenue, Dulwich Hill, at its intersection with Albermarle Street. The
proposal includes the construction of a new concrete kerb and gutter, new
concrete footpath with associated kerb ramps and a new kerb blister island
with low level plantings. It is anticipated that this proposal will improve
pedestrian and motorist safety by defining the existing traffic lanes and
traffic movements and will provide a more accessible footpath and safer
crossing facility.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the design plan for the proposed kerb extension
and new concrete footpath in Challis Avenue at the intersection of Albermarle
Street, Dulwich Hill (Design Plan No.10225) be approved.
DISCUSSION
The representative
for the Member for Summer Hill commented that while residents are generally
supportive of the proposed kerb extension, there are concerns with its impact
to parking and suggested that Ausgrid be requested to remove the power poles
obstructing the pathway. Council Officers advised that submissions have been
made to remove the poles and stated that even with the provision of kerb
extension, the poles will still be in the way.
The IWBC
representative commented that dark coloured power poles, signposts and
bollards obstruct pedestrians and cyclists as they are not visible in low
light and requested that they be marked in colours more visible in low light.
Council Officers noted this request.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the design plan for the proposed kerb
extension and new concrete footpath in Challis Avenue at the intersection of
Albermarle Street, Dulwich Hill (Design Plan No.10225) be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 7 Church
Street, St Peters – Proposed Marked Parking Bays (Midjuburi
– Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council is proposing to formalise the existing footpath parking in the
cul-de-sac section of Church Street east of Victoria Street, St Peters to allow
this parking behaviour to occur whilst retaining adequate travel lane width
for emergency service vehicles and adequate footpath width for pedestrians.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That:
1. ‘Park in Bays Only’ restrictions be approved and
installed in Church Street, east of Victoria Street, St Peters; and
2. Parking bay line marking be installed on Church Street, St Peters,
east of Victoria Street, as shown on the signposting and linemarking plan,
including:
a. The 5-space section of footpath parking on
the north side of Church Street, St Peters, between the school entrance
opposite Victoria Street and eastern boundary of property No.95 Church
Street;
b. On street parking on the south side of Church Street in front of
property Nos. 138-148, 150,154,156.
DISCUSSION
The TfNSW
representative raised concerns that the proposed footpath parking will reduce
the footpath width to 1.2m which does not comply with technical directions
for a 1.8m path on both sides of the street and creates unsafe parking
behaviour close to the school.
Council Officers
advised that the proposed footpath parking is in the cul-de-sac section of
Church Street that receives low vehicle and pedestrian volumes as it was also
located away from the school gate and does not include any of the
drop-off/pick-up restrictions. It was noted that St Peters Public School was
consulted and did not raise any issues with the proposal.
The TfNSW
representative requested that because the footpath width is not compliant
with technical directions, Council review the parking six months after
installation. The Committee members agreed to incorporate this request in the
recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That:
1. ‘Park in Bays Only’ restrictions be approved and
installed in Church Street, east of Victoria Street, St Peters;
2. Parking bay line marking be installed on Church Street, St Peters,
east of Victoria Street, as shown on the signposting and linemarking plan,
including:
a. The 5-space section of footpath
parking on the north side of Church Street, St Peters, between the school
entrance opposite Victoria Street and eastern boundary of property No.95
Church Street;
b. On street parking on the south side of Church Street in front of
property Nos. 138-148, 150,154,156; and
3. The changes be reviewed six months following installation and the
outcome be reported to the Traffic Committee.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 8 437 –
439 Illawarra Road, Marrickville – ENR1/2020/0157 Condition
3 – Signs and Line Markings Plan - DA 201800560 (Midjuburi -
Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West
PAC)
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SUMMARY
A
detailed signs and line marking plan for 437-439 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
has been submitted as part of ENR1/2020/0157 approval special condition 3
“Loading Zone” prior lodgement of the ‘Roadworks –
Step 2 Permit to Construct’. It is recommended that the submitted plan be supported in principle subject to
Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) concurrence.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That:
1. The detailed
line marking and signage plan for the proposed 437-439 Illawarra Road
development located on Illawarra Road at its corner with Warren Road,
Marrickville showing new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and amended
loading zone restrictions (as per the attached Plan B) be approved, subject
to TfNSW’s concurrence; and
2. The
costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be
borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That:
1. The detailed
line marking and signage plan for the proposed 437-439 Illawarra Road
development located on Illawarra Road at its corner with Warren Road,
Marrickville showing new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and amended
loading zone restrictions (as per the attached Plan B) be approved, subject
to TfNSW’s concurrence; and
2. The
costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be
borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 9 Intersection
of Edward Street and Mungo Scott Place/ Wellesley
Street, Summer Hill -
Proposed Kerb Blister Islands and New Pram Ramps
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield
Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Ashfield PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council has finalised
design plans to construct new landscaped kerb blister islands and kerb ramps
in Edward Street, Summer Hill (at its intersection with Mungo Scott Place
& Wellesley Street). The proposal aims to further improve pedestrian and
motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes
through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides
safer refuge/shorter distance width for pedestrians wishing to cross Edward
Street.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the detailed (amended) design plan for new kerb
blisters and pram ramps with associated signs and line marking, with the
provision to accommodate any future proposed pedestrian crossing at the
intersection of Edward Street and Wellesley Street/Mungo Scott Place, Summer
Hill be approved as per the amended plan 10228 in Attachment 2.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers
tabled a late submission from a resident requesting the existing ‘No
Parking’ on Flour Mill Way be changed to a loading or pick-up/drop-off
zone. It was noted that the existing ‘No Parking’ zone is located
on a private road.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the detailed (amended) design plan for new kerb
blisters and pram ramps with associated signs and line marking, with the
provision to accommodate any future proposed pedestrian crossing at the
intersection of Edward Street and Wellesley Street/Mungo Scott Place, Summer
Hill be approved as per the amended plan 10228 in Attachment 2.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 10 Traffic Management
Investigation Policy
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SUMMARY
This is a report recommending
endorsement of the Traffic Management Investigation Policy.
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.
Council has recently undertaken
public exhibition of the draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy. The
response results indicate that the community generally support the
policy. After considering the comments, a review of the draft policy
was undertaken with some adjustments to finalise the Traffic Management
Investigation Policy.
The Policy aligns with the Strategic
Plan Objective 2: Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the
Traffic Management Investigation Policy be supported and adopted.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the
Traffic Management Investigation Policy be supported and adopted.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 11 Harriet Street,
Marrickville - Resident Parking Scheme Proposal (Midjuburi -
Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)
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SUMMARY
In response to a
community petition received by Council from several residents of Harriet
Street, Marrickville, Council has investigated the proposal for a Residential
Parking Scheme. This report provides the result of the residential parking
scheme investigation in Harriet Street, Marrickville.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That a proposed ‘2P 8am -4pm Mon -Fri Permit Holders
Excepted Area M2’ Residential Parking Scheme in Harriet Street,
Marrickville, be approved for the north side of Harriet Street between
Charlotte Ave and no’s 22-26 Harriet Street to provide increased
opportunities for residents to park within Harriet Street.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That a proposed ‘2P 8am -4pm Mon -Fri Permit
Holders Excepted Area M2’ Residential Parking Scheme in Harriet Street,
Marrickville, be approved for the north side of Harriet Street between
Charlotte Ave and no’s 22-26 Harriet Street to provide increased
opportunities for residents to park within Harriet Street.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 12 Nelson Street, Rozelle
- Proposed 'Motor Bike Only' Parking Restrictions
(Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
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SUMMARY
Council has received concerns regarding
obstructed resident access in George Street for No.58 and No.60 Nelson
Street, Rozelle. In order to prevent vehicles impeding resident access whilst
making use of this redundant space it is proposed to install 3.7m of
‘Motor Bike Only’ parking.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That
a 3.7m length of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking be installed on the
southern side of Nelson Street between the driveways of No.58 and No.60
Nelson Street, Rozelle.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That a 3.7m length of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking
be installed on the southern side of Nelson Street between the driveways of
No.58 and No.60 Nelson Street, Rozelle.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 13 Kingston Road,
Camperdown – proposal to formalize ‘Mail Zone’
outside 21-25 Kingston Road (Damum - Stanmore Ward
/ Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)
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SUMMARY
Australia Post have
requested that Council formalise an existing Mail Zone adjacent to their
Street Post Box (SPB) on Kingston Road, Camperdown outside property No. 21-25
Kingston Road to allow Australia Post staff to safely park to clear mail from
their SPB. They have specified operational hours for clearing the SPB as 12pm
to 3pm Monday to Friday. The proposal to formalise the ‘Mail Zone 12pm - 3pm Mon – Fri’
restrictions and ‘P30 8.30am-12pm 3pm-6pm Mon – Fri
8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions will provide a space for
Australia Post vehicles to safely continue to service their post box and also
open the space for additional short term parking for the public.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That a 6.0 metre length ‘Mail Zone 12pm - 3pm Mon
– Fri’ restrictions and ‘P30 8.30am-12pm 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri
8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be installed outside No.21-25 Kingston
Road, Camperdown.
DISCUSSION
The TfNSW
representative commented that the existing ‘No Stopping’ distance
on the departure side of the adjacent pedestrian crossing is not compliant,
noting that it is not part of the proposal.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That a 6.0 metre length ‘Mail Zone 12pm - 3pm Mon
– Fri’ restrictions and ‘P30 8.30am-12pm 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri
8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be installed outside No.21-25 Kingston
Road, Camperdown.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0223(1) Item 14 Pedestrian Crossings
Review - All Wards
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SUMMARY
This report
summarises the audit undertaken on existing pedestrian crossings on public
roads examining signage and gutter guards that can provide a level access for
all pedestrians from the footpath to the platform of the raised pedestrian
crossing.
Officer’s
Recommendation
That the report be received and
noted.
DISCUSSION
The representative for the
Member for Summer Hill requested that the sign on the corner of Bland Street
and Denman Avenue indicating there is a pedestrian crossing 25m down Bland
Street be made larger. Council Officers will investigate the matter.
The Committee members
agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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General Business
LTC0223(1) Item 15 Update on
improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing
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The TfNSW representative
advised that they are working through the early design for the Frederick
Street and John Street signalised intersection. The speed zone change on
Frederick Street is tentatively set for mid-March. Formal notifications will
go out when the date is confirmed.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 16 Pedestrian safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street
and Llewellyn Street, Newtown
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The
representative for the Member for Newtown asked for an update on pedestrian
safety improvements at the Edgeware Road/Alice Street/Llewellyn Street
signalised intersection. The TfNSW representative advised that the traffic
signal design for the red arrow pedestrian protection proposed for the
intersection is in the design review process.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 17 Request for ‘No Stopping’ zone in rear lane of
Edgeware Road, Newtown
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Residents
of Edgeware Road, Newtown have raised concerns with vehicles parked in
Edgeware Lane obstructing access to their properties, and the lack of
enforcement from Council Rangers in the area. The representative for the
Member for Newtown asked if there was any recourse for this issue. Council
Officers advised that ‘No Parking zones for the laneway can be
investigated. It was noted that enforcement in laneways can be triggered on
request; however, the comments about enforcement will be passed onto Council’s
Rangers.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 18 Impacts to residential permit parking around Enmore Road Special
Entertainment Precinct
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Residents around the Enmore
Road Special Entertainment Precinct have raised concerns with the unintended
impacts its extension has had on resident permit parking, particularly on
Edgeware Road. The representative
for the Member for Newtown stated that residents are concerned that when they
leave between 6pm-10pm, they cannot find parking when they return and
requested special parking provisions for residents in
affected streets. Council Officers will investigate the matter.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 19 Pedestrian crossing button on Station Street at Enmore Road, Newtown
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The representative for the Member for Newtown requested TfNSW
review the location of the pedestrian crossing button for the southern side
of Station Street (at Enmore Road) crossing in the direction of the Enmore
Theatre. Residents have commented that the button is difficult to find as it
shares the same pole as the button for the perpendicular crossing on Enmore
Road. TfNSW will investigate this issue.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 20 Missing ‘No Stopping’ sign on Charles Lane,
Lilyfield
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The representative for the
Member for Balmain stated that a statutory ‘No Stopping’ sign is
missing from Lilyfield Road at the north-western side of Charles Lane and
requested that the sign be replaced. Council Officers will investigate this
matter.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 21 Request for more ‘Kiss and Ride’ spaces outside Balmain Public
School
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The representative for the Member for Balmain received a request
from a resident asking for more ‘Kiss and Ride’ spaces outside
Balmain Public School. The resident had suggested ‘Kiss and Ride’
spaces be on Darling Street and Curtis Road. It was noted that the suggested
streets are in a residential area and further away from the school. Council
Officers will review the existing ‘Kiss and Ride’ zone outside
the school.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 22 Converting one-way streets to two-way for cyclists
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The representative for the
Member for Balmain commented that City of Sydney has proposed 158 one-way
streets becoming two-way for cyclists only. The representative suggested that
a lot of one-way streets in the Inner West LGA can also be made two-way for
cyclists and he can provide a list of suggested streets in the former
Leichhardt LGA that can be made two-way for cyclists using only signage.
Council Officers advised that this can be reviewed on a street-by-street
basis and that during LATM studies, one-way streets are made two-way for
cyclists where appropriate.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 23 Parking on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill
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The IWBC representative
requested that statutory ‘No Stopping’ be signposted on
Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill to prevent vehicles parking
too close to the corner. Council Officers are currently investigating a
part-time ban on right turns from Kensington Road into Liverpool Road during
peak hours. The IWBC representative suggested also removing the ‘No
Right Turn’ from Liverpool Road into Kensington Road.
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LTC0223(1)
Item 24 Change of TfNSW representative on Traffic Committee
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The
Committee thanked Solon Ghosh for his advice to Council and the Committee
during his time as TfNSW representative and wished him well in his new role.
The Committee welcomed the new TfNSW representative, John Begley.
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Meeting closed at 12.11pm.