Agenda of Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee

Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee

TO BE HELD ON Thursday, 17 October 2019 AT 9.00am

Ante Room - Level 3

Agenda

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APOLOGIEs

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTEs

Minutes of Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee

File: CY00022/11

Meeting held 28 February 2019

Minutes numbered KTC01 to KTC10

GENERAL BUSINESS

GB.1 LINK ROAD, ST IVES

File: TM9/11

Ward: St Ives

Electorate: Davidson

To consider the feasibility of installing mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road, between Stanley Street and Newhaven Place.

Recommendation:

That it be noted that it is not feasible to install mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road.

GB.2 St Ives High Pedestrian Activity Area

File: S02171

Ward: St Ives

Electorate: Davidson

To consider the introduction of a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the vicinity of the St Ives Shopping Centre.

Recommendation:

A. That the proposed traffic calming measures and signposting and line marking in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade be installed as shown in the Concept Plans.

B. That detailed designs for the roundabout and slow point in Cowan Road, and the pedestrian refuge in Memorial Avenue be submitted to RMS for approval.

GB.3 Lindfield Village Green - On-street parking changes and traffic facilities

File: S12201

Ward: Roseville

Electorate: Davidson

To seek approval for on-street parking changes and traffic facilities associated with the Lindfield Village Green (LVG) project.

Recommendation:

That the proposed on-street parking changes and traffic facilities associated with the Lindfield Village Green project be approved, and that application be made to Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services for the road closure of part of Kochia Lane, and for a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane.

General Discussion

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Item GB.1	TM9/11

LINK ROAD, ST IVES

Ward: St Ives

Electorate: Davidson

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

purpose of report:	To consider the feasibility of installing mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road, between Stanley Street and Newhaven Place.

background:	Concerns have previously been raised about pedestrian safety on Link Road. At the Traffic Committee Meeting of 28 February 2019 it was recommended; That Council investigate the feasibility of a mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing on Link Road, between the roundabout at Link Road/Stanley Street and Newhaven Place, and report back to the Traffic Committee.

comments:	Council engaged traffic consultants Cardno to carry out an assessment on the feasibility of installing mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road to the south of Newhaven Place. The study found that the site did not meet the requirements of the RMS warrants in terms of pedestrian volumes. It was also found that the minimum sight distance requirements were not met.

recommendation:	That it be noted that it is not feasible to install mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road.

Purpose of Report

To consider the feasibility of installing mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road, between Stanley Street and Newhaven Place.

Background

There has been an extensive history, since at least 2003, of complaints about the difficulty faced by pedestrians when trying to cross roads at or near the roundabout at the intersection of Horace Street, Link Road and Stanley Street, St Ives.

Council has investigated the feasibility of installing pedestrian crossings and/or pedestrian refuges to address these concerns. The installation of pedestrian crossings is not feasible because the pedestrian volumes do not meet the minimum levels (warrants) specified by RMS. Council concluded that the only way to address the pedestrian safety issues was to replace the existing roundabout with traffic signals. A preliminary assessment carried out by Council has revealed that this intersection would meet the RMS warrant for traffic signals.

This matter was considered by Council’s Traffic Committee at its Meeting on 20 November 2017, where it was recommended:

That Council carry out an assessment of the intersection of Horace Street, Link Road and Stanley Street, St Ives, at Council’s expense, to determine the feasibility of replacing the roundabout with traffic lights, and submit the results, if warranted, to RMS for its approval in principle.

At the Council Meeting in December 2017 Council resolved to engage a consultant to carry out an assessment of the intersection of Horace Street, Link Road and Stanley Street, St Ives to determine the feasibility of replacing the roundabout with traffic signals.

In May 2018 Council engaged traffic consultants to undertake a traffic study to determine the feasibility of replacing the roundabout with traffic signals. The study found that traffic signals would lead to increased queue lengths and longer delays at the intersection. However, the signalised intersection would still operate at a satisfactory standard, and would improve safety for pedestrians.

This matter was considered by the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee at its Meeting on 28 February 2019. The Committee considered that replacing the roundabout with traffic signals was not a feasible option, due to the high costs and increased delay times. The Committee recommended:

That Council investigate the feasibility of a mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing on Link Road, between the roundabout at Link Road/Stanley Street and Newhaven Place, and report back to the Traffic Committee.

The Committee’s recommendation was approved by Council at its Meeting on 26 March 2019.

Comments

In June 2019 Council engaged traffic consultants Cardno to undertake a traffic study to determine the feasibility of installing mid-block traffic signals on Link Road. The report was completed in July 2019, and a copy of the report is attached.

Cardno carried out a warrant assessment at the site to determine whether pedestrian and traffic volumes were sufficient to justify the installation of mid-block traffic signals. Traffic surveys were carried out on Link Road at Mona Vale Road and at Stanley Street. Counts were not undertaken mid-block, as pedestrians do not currently cross there, due to it being too dangerous.

The surveys included 24 hour traffic speed and volume counts at the 2 locations over a 7 day period. Pedestrian counts were carried out on a Thursday between 6am and 10am, and between 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Pedestrian counts were also carried out on a Saturday between 9am and 3pm.

Table 3.1 of the Cardno report shows the warrant criteria for a mid-block pedestrian crossing. The table shows that traffic volumes meet the requirements of warrant (a) of 600 vehicles/hr on a weekday over 4 one hour periods. However the pedestrian volumes are well below the amount required to meet the warrant. None of the requirements of warrant (b) were met.

For warrants (c) and (d), the pedestrian warrants of 50 persons/hr were met on a Saturday, however the crossing was not predominantly used by children or the elderly or disabled. Therefore the warrants were not met. The requirements of warrants (e) to (h) were also not met. Therefore the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing does not meet any of the warrants as outlined in Traffic Signal Design Section 2 – Warrants (RMS, 2008).

An analysis of the crash data shows that there have been 5 recorded crashes along Link Road during the 5 year period to the end of September 2018. However none of these crashes involved pedestrians.

The report also considered whether there would be adequate sight distance to install a mid-block pedestrian crossing on Link Road to the south of Newhaven Place. A site to the north of Newhaven Place was not considered feasible, due to its proximity to the signalised intersection at Mona Vale Road. It was found that the sight distance did not meet the minimum criteria outlined by Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 4A.

Summary

Council engaged traffic consultants Cardno to carry out an assessment on the feasibility of installing mid-block traffic signals on Link Road. The study found that the site did not meet the warrants as outlined in Traffic Signal Design Section 2 – Warrants (RMS, 2008).

There have been no crashes involving pedestrians on Link Road during the 5 year period to the end of September 2018.

Sight distances at the location of the proposed mid-block signalised crossing do not meet the minimum criteria outlined by Austroads.

Therefore it would not be feasible to install mid-block pedestrian signals on Link Road.

Recommendation:

That it be noted that it is not feasible to install mid-block traffic signals on Link Road.

Michael Foskett

Team Leader Traffic

Deva Thevaraja

Manager Traffic & Transport

Attachments:

A1 ⇩

Link Road St Ives - Traffic Study

2019/217432

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Item GB.2	S02171

St Ives High Pedestrian Activity Area

Ward: St Ives

Electorate: Davidson

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

purpose of report:	To consider the introduction of a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the vicinity of the St Ives Shopping Centre.

background:	Council has received funding from Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to introduce a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the area surrounding the St Ives Shopping Centre. In order for the 40km/h speed limit to be self-regulating, it is proposed that traffic calming devices be introduced on Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade.

comments:	In order for the 40km/h speed limit to be self-regulating, traffic calming measures will be introduced in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade.

recommendation:	A. That the proposed traffic calming measures and signposting and line marking in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade be installed as shown in the Concept Plans. B. That detailed designs for the roundabout and slow point in Cowan Road, and the pedestrian refuge in Memorial Avenue be submitted to RMS for approval.

Purpose of Report

To consider the introduction of a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the vicinity of the St Ives Shopping Centre.

Background

In April 2018 Council staff met with representatives from Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to discuss the proposed 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) in the vicinity of the St Ives Shopping District and Bus Interchange. At the Meeting it was established that Council would undertake a traffic and pedestrian study, as well as counts in this area. The traffic study and counts would be funded by the RMS.

The study area would include the St Ives Shopping Centre and adjacent car parks, Denley Lane, Durham Avenue and the roadway linking Cowan Road and Memorial Avenue. It would also include Cowan Road, and Memorial Avenue south of Killeaton Street.

The St Ives Village Green area is due to be upgraded by Council shortly. Council would like to improve pedestrian connectivity throughout the area, and improve accessibility to St Ives Village Green and the St Ives Shopping Centre.

In May 2018 Council engaged traffic consultant TAR Technologies to prepare a traffic report for the proposed 40km/h HPAA located at St Ives Shopping Centre and its bordering streets. The study recommended that in Cowan Road, a roundabout be installed at the intersection with Village Green Parade. It also recommended that slow points be introduced outside Pymble Golf Club, and adjacent to William Cowan Oval.

This report was referred to RMS, who responded that the proposed traffic calming measures in Cowan Road and Memorial Avenue would not be sufficient to create a 40km/h self-enforcing low speed environment. In February 2019 Council staff made amendments to the proposed traffic calming measures in Cowan Road and Memorial Avenue, which the RMS agreed to. Council then provided a cost estimate for the works of $424,000 to RMS.

In May 2019, RMS wrote to Council advising that Council had been successful in gaining funding of $424,000 for the St Ives High Pedestrian Activity Area, subject to the works being completed by 30 June 2020.

Comments

In order for the 40km/h speed limit to be self-regulating, traffic calming measures will be introduced in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade. The proposed traffic calming measures for Cowan Road are shown in the attached Concept Plans, and include the following;

· Entry treatment with kerb blister and ‘40 Area – High Pedestrian Activity’ sign with 40 road marking south of Kanoona Avenue.

· 2-lane angled slow point outside #50 Cowan Road. This device will slow traffic, but will result in the loss of 3 on-street parking spaces on the eastern side of Cowan Road.

· Marked parking lane on the eastern side of Cowan Road between Kanoona Avenue and approx. 25 metres south of proposed slow point. The parking lane will effectively narrow the road width, leading to lower speeds. It will also provide a safer area for parking.

· Shift the road centre line towards the western kerb by up to 1 metre on either side of the proposed slow point, to allow kerbside parking on the eastern side and prevent parking on the western side.

· Roundabout at the intersection with Village Green Parade to reduce speed and improve safety at the bend. Through traffic on Cowan Road will be required to give way to vehicles in the roundabout. Motorists turning right into Village Green Parade will have right of way over southbound traffic on Cowan Road.

Village Green Parade is to remain one-way eastbound. During consultation, there were some requests for traffic to be allowed to enter Cowan Road from Village Green Parade. However larger delivery vehicles would be unable to negotiate the narrow entry into Village Green Parade from Cowan Road if it was reduced from 2 lanes down to 1.

· Speed cushions on both Cowan Road approaches to the roundabout. It is currently Council policy not to install any new speed humps in Ku-ring-gai. However, Council’s Traffic & Transport Policy is currently being reviewed. One of the changes being proposed for the Traffic & Transport Policy is to allow speed cushions to be installed at approaches to intersections, including roundabouts, to reduce speeds, as well as at mid-block locations where there are no adjacent properties.

· Kerb blister at entry to Village Green Parade to reduce crossing distance for pedestrians.

· Kerb blister adjacent to car park exit, which allows the holding line to be extended out into the roadway. During consultation, some respondents commented on the difficulty in seeing approaching traffic when entering Cowan Road from the car park. Extending the holding line will improve visibility to approaching traffic when exiting the car park. The reduced speeds on Cowan Road as a result of the traffic calming devices should also make it easier and safer to exit the car park.

· Speed cushions on both sides of the road just to the south of the golf course entry. A rubber median is also proposed adjacent to the speed cushions, which will prevent motorists crossing over the centre lines to avoid the speed cushion.

· Speed cushion on northbound lane and ‘40 Area – High Pedestrian Activity’ sign with 40 road marking, approximately 50m north of Mona Vale Road. It was not considered necessary to install a speed cushion on the southbound lane, as these vehicles would be required to stop at the traffic signals on most occasions.

· Mark parking lanes on both sides of the road between the shopping centre car park exit and the golf club exit. This will effectively narrow the road width, thereby reducing traffic speeds. It will also provide a safer area for parking.

The proposed traffic calming measures for Memorial Avenue are shown in the attached Concept Plans, and include the following;

· Entry treatment with kerb blister and ‘40 Area – High Pedestrian Activity’ sign with 40 road marking south of Killeaton Street.

· Speed cushions on both sides of the road outside #17-19. Due to the extra width of Memorial Avenue, it would be necessary to install 4 speed cushions at this location to prevent motorists from driving around them. A rubber median is also proposed to prevent motorists from crossing over the centre line to avoid the speed cushions.

· Memorial Avenue is on a bus route. However the speed cushions are designed so that larger vehicles with wider axles, such as buses can straddle them without having to drive over them.

· Mid-block pedestrian refuge outside #7 Memorial Avenue, with 1.5 metre wide kerb blisters on both sides. This will result in the loss of 10 on-street parking spaces. However with the construction of several large apartment complexes in Memorial Avenue and Sturt Place, there has been a significant increase in the number of pedestrians crossing Memorial Avenue.

· A count taken in June 2017 between 11am and 12pm on a weekday showed that 64 pedestrians crossed Memorial Avenue between Village Green Parade and Killeaton Street. Another count was taken in February 2018 which showed that 33 pedestrians crossed between 8am and 9am, and 42 pedestrians crossed between 4pm and 5pm. These figures would indicate that there is sufficient pedestrian activity to justify the construction of a pedestrian refuge.

· Speed cushions on both sides of the road just to the north of Village Green Parade.

· Entry treatment with kerb blister and ‘40 Area – High Pedestrian Activity’ sign with 40 road marking south of Village Green Parade.

· A 2.5 metre wide parking lane on the western side of Memorial Avenue between Village Green Parade and Killeaton Street. A 2.5 metre wide parking lane on the eastern side of Memorial Avenue between #3 and #15. The parking lanes will reduce the effective width of the roadway, thereby encouraging lower speeds. It will also provide a safer area for parking.

The TAR report also recommended that a 10km/h shared zone be introduced in Denley Lane and Durham Avenue. However, it is considered that Denley Lane and Durham Avenue are unsuitable for a 10km/h Shared Zone. This is because the traffic volumes are too high for a shared zone, and pedestrian volumes are relatively low. There is also an existing footpath along one side of Denley Lane.

Detailed plans of the roundabout, and the slow point in Cowan Road, as well as the pedestrian refuge in Memorial Avenue, will be provided to RMS for approval at a later date. The proposed measures will reduce traffic speeds, and improve safety and amenity for motorists and pedestrians.

Financial Considerations

The estimated cost to design and construct the proposed traffic calming devices, and install signs and line marking would be approximately $424,000. The RMS has agreed to provide $424,000 in 100% funding for the works, provided they are completed by 30 June 2020.

Community Consultation

Council consulted with the residents of Cowan Road and Memorial Avenue regarding the proposed changes. Of the 35 respondents from Cowan Road, 24 (69%) supported the proposed changes. Of the 20 respondents from Memorial Avenue, 15 (75%) supported the proposed changes. This would indicate that the local residents are generally supportive of the proposed changes.

Summary

Council has received 100% funding from RMS to implement a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in St Ives. In order for the 40km/h speed limit to be self-regulating, traffic calming measures are proposed in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue, Village Green Parade, Denley Lane and Durham Avenue.

The proposed works need to be completed by 30 June 2020 in order for Council to receive the funding.

Recommendation:

A. That the proposed traffic calming measures and signposting and line marking in Cowan Road, Memorial Avenue, Village Green Parade, Denley Lane and Durham Avenue be installed as shown in the Concept Plans.

B. That detailed designs for the roundabout and slow point in Cowan Road, and the pedestrian refuge in Memorial Avenue be submitted to RMS for approval.

Michael Foskett

Team Leader Traffic

Deva Thevaraja

Manager Traffic & Transport

Attachments:	A1⇩	High Pedestrian Activity Area St Ives - Cowan Road - Overall Concept Plans		2019/303478
	A2 ⇩	High Pedestrian Activity Area St Ives - Memorial Avenue - Overall Concept Plans		2019/303492

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Item GB.3	S12201

Lindfield Village Green - On-street parking changes and traffic facilities

Ward: Roseville

Electorate: Davidson

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

purpose of report:	To seek approval for on-street parking changes and traffic facilities associated with the Lindfield Village Green (LVG) project.

background:	As part of the conditions of consent, there is a requirement to seek local traffic committee approval for various traffic and parking changes to manage the parking impacts during construction, as well as the ongoing operation of the Lindfield Village Green project.

comments:	The proposed on-street parking changes and traffic facilities will provide alternative parking arrangements for local shoppers and visitors during construction. The closure of part of Kochia Lane would enable it to be converted to a pedestrian and cycle link, and provide pedestrian/cycle access and amenity between the LVG, 23-41 Lindfield Avenue (Aqualand site) and shops fronting Lindfield Avenue. The implementation of a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane is required to integrate Chapman Lane with the LVG project.

recommendation:	That the proposed on-street parking changes and traffic facilities associated with the Lindfield Village Green project be approved, and that application be made to Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services for the road closure of part of Kochia Lane, and for a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane.

Purpose of Report

To seek approval for on-street parking changes and traffic facilities associated with the Lindfield Village Green (LVG) project.

Background

The Lindfield Village Green (LVG) project will transform the existing Council-owned at-grade car park at Tryon Road Lindfield into a new public space. The Village Green will include a café or restaurant and a public plaza as part of the urban open space. It is designed for social gatherings and easy movement of pedestrian and cyclists to the train station, and when complete, the Village Green may also host markets, outdoor cinema, live music and other performances/events. The Village Green will also have public toilets, dual lifts and stair access to 3 levels of basement car park with a total of 241 car parking spaces (2 shopper/visitor car parking levels and 1 commuter car parking level). Approval of the amended Development Application was granted in August 2018. Construction is anticipated to begin early 2020.

As part of the conditions of consent, condition 19 states the following (relevant conditions only listed):

19 Approvals from the local traffic committee

Prior to the release of the Construction Certificate, the applicant shall seek approval

from the Local Traffic Committee for the following:

1. Removal of on-street parking spaces in Milray Street necessary to allow an 11m

rigid truck to turn into Kochia Lane, turning left from Milray Street

2. A Construction Traffic Management Plan which specifies the maximisation of

temporary provision of short term (no longer than 2 hours) parking in the vicinity

of the site

5. The provision of a raised traffic calming device in Milray Street, north of Kochia

Lane to discourage traffic turning left when exiting Kochia Lane.

Furthermore, an extract of condition 19 states the following, which is to be submitted prior to the commencement of any works on site:

… the plan shall develop measures to provide temporary alternative parking arrangements (in close proximity to the site) for the existing on-site long stay parking spaces connected

to Nos 1-21 Lindfield Avenue which are accessed from Chapman Lane

The Lindfield Village Green project also proposes to close Kochia Lane (between Lindfield Avenue and Havilah Lane) to vehicle traffic, and to implement a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane.

As lead transport consultant for the LVG project, Cardno was also engaged by the project team to develop strategies to satisfy the above clauses in condition 19 of the consent conditions, and to develop a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the Kochia Lane closure and the Chapman Lane Shared Zone.

Comments

Removal of on-street parking spaces in Milray Street to allow an 11m rigid truck to turn left into Kochia Lane from Milray Street

Cardno undertook a swept path analysis to determine the extent of on-street parking removal required in Milray Street to safely accommodate the swept path of a 11m large rigid truck turning left from Milray Street into Kochia Lane. 11m large rigid trucks require left turn access to Kochia Lane in order to access/service the mixed-use developments at No. 23-41 Lindfield Avenue (“Aqualand”) and No. 43-47 Lindfield Avenue (“Lindfield Markets”).

The resulting parking changes required to satisfy clause 1 of condition 19 are shown in Attachment A1, and involve the following:

· Removal of approximately 2 x 4P parking spaces on the western side of Milray Street, just south of Kochia Lane (and replacing with No Stopping restrictions);

· Removal of approximately 2 x unrestricted parking spaces eastern side of Milray Street, just south of Kochia Lane (and replacing with No Stopping restrictions);

· Installation of BB line marking.

The proposed changes would also complement and integrate with the proposed raised platform at the intersection of Milray Street Kochia Lane.

Temporary provision of short term (no longer than 2 hours) parking in the vicinity

of the site

Construction of the LVG project will result in the temporary removal of approximately 134 public short-stay car parking spaces in the Tryon Road car park. The maximisation of short stay parking is required surrounding the development site, to enable shoppers and visitors to continue to be able to access the businesses and other land uses in the eastern part of the Lindfield local centre that do not provide on-site parking.

Attachment A2 shows the proposed temporary parking layout, which would increase the quantity of 2 hour parking by approximately 130 spaces in the streets surrounding the LVG project. The proposed changes also include provision for the following:

· 2 temporary on-street accessible spaces on the north-western side of Tryon Road, adjacent to the Lindfield Executive Centre;

· 7 spaces on the south-eastern side of Tryon Road, temporarily allocated to the residents/businesses at No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue with car spaces accessible from Chapman Lane (see separate heading below);

· 3 spaces on the north-western side of Tryon Road, adjacent to the Tryon Road car park/LVG site, for a Works Zone;

· A part-time Loading Zone on the eastern side of Lindfield Avenue (just south of Kochia Lane);

· Parking clearances on Havilah Road (in proximity of Havilah Lane) to enable managed alternate 2-way flow in Havilah Lane during construction.

Adding to short-stay parking availability is over 100 retail/shopper parking spaces in the basements of the “Aqualand” and “Lindfield Markets” mixed-use developments. Inspections of the occupancy of the basement car parks at 12pm on Tuesday 12 September showed that approximately 67 spaces were available.

The existing users of the unrestricted kerbside spaces intended to be reallocated to 2hr parking are likely to be either commuters, or employees that work in the Lindfield local centre. Commuters parking in the affected area would either need to park further away or travel to another train station during construction of the LVG. Employees of the area would need to park further away, car pool or use alternative modes of travel. During construction of the LVG, if demand for the temporary on-street 2-hour parking spaces is lower than anticipated, its extent could be reviewed to increase availability to commuters and employees.

Raised traffic calming device in Milray Street, north of Kochia Lane to discourage traffic turning left when exiting Kochia Lane.

The need for this measure arose from feedback during the public consultation associated with the development applications in 2017 and 2018.

In response to clause 5 of condition 19, it is proposed to install 2 speed cushions approximately 100m north of the proposed LVG access point as shown in Attachment A3 (i.e. outside No.10 Milray Street). Speed cushions are effective in providing traffic calming, are relatively simple to install, do not impact on kerbside parking (unlike other more substantial/formalised traffic calming treatments) and will complement the proposed raised platform at the intersection of Milray Street and Kochia Lane.

Temporary alternative parking arrangements for the existing on-site long stay parking spaces connected to No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue

The basement car park of the LVG effective extents under and to the western edge of Chapman Lane. Excavation and construction of the basement would result in impacts to vehicle access to the garages and car spaces off Chapman Lane, which are connected to No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue. Therefore, this condition requires that alternative provision be made while access to the 7 garages/car spaces off Chapman Lane is not available.

The parking spaces considered to be closest to the site that could be temporarily reallocated for No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue would be 7 spaces on the southern side of Tryon Road, immediately west of the existing No Parking zone opposite Chapman Lane, as part of the construction management for the project . The proposed mechanism for restricting parking to the parking spaces connected to No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue via “No Parking Authorised Vehicles Excepted”.

Under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013, declared organisations (including local councils) are parking authorities for their prescribed area of operations. Under regulations, parking permits may be administered (by signage - authorised vehicles) by way of NSW Road Rules 168 and 317 (park in a space in which no parking is permitted other than for an authorised vehicle). This method is considered suitable for the purpose of maintaining temporary parking for affected car spaces at the rear of 1-21 Chapman Lane, as it prohibits parking for all vehicles other than Authorised Vehicles, which would be specified on the sign. Seven (7) temporary authorisations/permits would need to be issued by Council, and users would need to display the permit in the vehicle to benefit. Council’s Rangers have powers to enforce unauthorised use under the NSW Road Rules.

Once works are completed, vehicle access to Chapman Lane will be reinstated but primarily for access to No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue. Once access to Chapman Lane is reinstated, the permits would expire, and the kerbside parking in Tryon Road could be reinstated. As part of the LVG project, it is proposed to implement a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane (see separate comments below).

Closure of Kochia Lane (between Lindfield Avenue and Havilah Lane) to motor vehicle traffic

To provide the quality of liveable urban open space desired by Council at the LVG, the closure of Kochia Lane (between Lindfield Avenue and Havilah Lane) to motor vehicle traffic is required. Kochia Lane is currently One Way traffic between Lindfield Avenue and Chapman Lane, and two-way traffic between Chapman Lane and Havilah Lane.

As part of the LVG project, Kochia Lane (between Lindfield Avenue and Milray Street) will be converted to a pedestrian and cycle link, and provide pedestrian/cycle access and amenity between the LVG, Aqualand site and shops fronting Lindfield Avenue. Kochia Lane has a high Place function, and the closure to enable improvement of that Place function is appropriate.

Road closures must be authorised by Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services as per the delegations under the Roads Act A. Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the road closure has been prepared by Cardno (see Attachment A4) and a separate application to Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services will be made using the TMP prepared by Cardno.

Chapman Lane Shared Zone

To integrate Chapman Lane with the LVG project, a Shared Zone is proposed along the entire length of Chapman Lane.

Shared zones are defined under Rule 24 in the NSW Road Rules (2008). A shared zone is a road or network of roads or a road related area where space is shared safely by vehicles and pedestrians and where pedestrian priority and quality of life take precedence over ease of vehicle movement.

Shared zones employ a range of regulatory and non-regulatory treatments to indicate a change in environment and priority. A Category 1 (Cat 1) Shared Zone is proposed, with clearly different coloured and textured surface treatments from surrounding roads, and no kerbs. The maximum speed limit in shared zones is 10 km/h.

The proposed closure of Kochia Lane between Lindfield Avenue and Havilah Lane (in conjunction with the undergrounding of the Tryon Road car park) will have the effect of significantly reducing traffic volumes along Chapman Lane, where its ultimate vehicle traffic role would only be to provide vehicle access to the rear of No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue. This enables the road space to be shared with pedestrians. As with Kochia Lane, Chapman Lane also has a high Place function, and the implementation of a Shared Zone to enable improvement of that Place function is an appropriate treatment.

Shared zone schemes must be authorised by Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services as per the delegations under the Roads Act. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the Shared Zone has been prepared by Cardno (see Attachment A5) and a separate application will be made to Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services using the TMP prepared by Cardno.

Financial Considerations

All the proposed temporary and permanent traffic facilities form part of the LVG project, therefore the costs associated with their installation (and removal, where relevant) will be borne by the project.

Community Consultation

Council has worked closely with the Lindfield community in developing plans for the Village Green. The community engagement undertaken since the project inception in 2014 includes the following:

· Public Exhibition Launch event in 2015;

· Village Green Public Exhibition of 3 Concept Design Options, for the community to select its preferred option. Activities included:

o Community Day: 21 March 2015;

o On-site mobile exhibition space in the Tryon Road car park displaying three alternative preliminary designs staffed by project management team;

o Flyers sent to over 8,000 residents in Lindfield, Roseville and Killara;

o 2 community workshops;

o Online engagement portal – nearly 5,000 visitors.

· Face-to-face stakeholder meetings and briefings with surrounding and local businesses and building owners;

· Wider public notification and consultation process associated with the development applications in 2017 and 2018. Supporting documentation for the development application included the development of proposed temporary short-stay parking measures in the vicinity of the site.

As a result of community feedback and stakeholder meetings and briefings with surrounding and local businesses and building owners, the initial proposal has been refined to form this temporary parking proposal.

Similarly, the proposals for the Kochia Lane closure (to vehicle traffic) and the Chapman Lane Shared Zone were widely exhibited as part of the development application process, and issues raised during the exhibition were addressed in the development application.

Residents and businesses within the area directly affected by changes in this report were notified by letter that this report will be considered by the Committee, along with a double-sided summary sheet explaining the proposed changes.

Internal Consultation

In the development of this report, there has been collaboration between staff in Strategy and Environment (LVG Project Manager), Operations, Development and Regulation, and Community (Communications)

Summary

As part of the conditions of consent of the LVG, there is a requirement to seek local traffic committee approval for various traffic and parking changes to manage the parking impacts during construction, as well as the ongoing operation of the LVG project.

The proposed on-street parking changes and traffic facilities will provide alternative parking arrangements for local shoppers and visitors during construction.

The closure of part of Kochia Lane would enable it to be converted to a pedestrian and cycle link, and provide pedestrian/cycle access and amenity between the LVG, Aqualand site and shops fronting Lindfield Avenue. The implementation of a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane is required to integrate Chapman Lane with the LVG project.

Recommendation:

A. That the proposed traffic facilities in Milray Street (at Kochia Lane) to accommodate heavy vehicle movements into the LVG site be approved;

B. That the proposed temporary parking layout in the streets surrounding the LVG be approved;

C. That 7 temporary permits be issued (to the owners/users of parking spaces connected to No.s 1-21 Lindfield Avenue) for 7 “No Parking Authorised Vehicles Excepted” spaces on the southern side of Tryon Road, while access to Chapman Lane is not available;

D. That speed cushions in Milray Street, north of Kochia Lane, be approved;

E. That a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the closure of Kochia Lane (between Lindfield Avenue and Havilah Lane) and a Shared Zone in Chapman Lane be submitted to Transport for NSW/Roads and Maritime Services for approval.

F. That residents and businesses within the area directly affected by changes in this report be notified of Council’s decision.

Joseph Piccoli

Strategic Traffic Engineer

Deva Thevaraja

Manager Traffic & Transport

Attachments:	A1⇩	Milray Street at Kochia Lane - traffic facilities for service vehicle access to LVG	2019/299347
	A2⇩	Plan showing temporary provision of short stay parking and other parking changes during LVG construction	2019/299348
	A3 ⇩	Proposed traffic calming device in Milray Street	2019/299349
	A4 ⇩	Traffic Management Plan - Closure of Kochia Lane	2019/299351
	A5 ⇩	Traffic Management Plan - Shared Zone in Chapman Lane	2019/299353