Notice of Meeting
Local Traffic Committee Meeting
A Local Traffic Committee Meeting of Byron Shire Council will be held as follows:
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Venue |
Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby |
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Date |
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 |
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Time |
10.00 |
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Committee Members |
Alan Eichmann – Roads and Maritime Services Snr Constable Tony Darby – Police Cr Basil Cameron Tamara Smith MP |
Phil Holloway
Director Infrastructure Services I2017/954
Distributed 10/07/17
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting
2. Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
3. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings
3.1 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 21 March 2017
5. Outstanding Issues/Resolutions
6. Regulatory Matters
6.1 Traffic – Lucky Lane, Billinudgel – Regulatory Signage - Stop to Give Way................... 3
6.2 Traffic - Stuart Street 152 - Regulatory Signage - No Parking 1am to 6am at Mullumbimby Community Garden........................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Traffic - Main Arm Road 911 - Regulatory signage - No Stopping - Main Arm RFS....... 7
7. Matters for Traffic Engineering Advice
7.1 Traffic - Old Bangalow Road 86 - Advisory Sign - Wildlife Sign request....................... 10
7.2 Traffic - Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) - Informal Bus Stops - Findings and Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Traffic - Lateen Lane - Regulatory Signage - Proposed Shared Zone........................... 17
7.4 Traffic - Bay Lane - Regulatory Signage - Proposed Shared Zone .............................. 19
8. Development Applications
8.1 DA - Byron Writers Festival 2017 - Road Closure - 4 to 6 August 2017......................... 21
8.2 DA - Festival of the Stone 2017 - Road Closure - Sunday 11 June 2017...................... 30
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6.1
Report No. 6.1 Traffic – Lucky Lane, Billinudgel – Regulatory Signage - Stop to Give Way
File No: I2017/595
SUMMARY
After construction of the Pacific Highway two stop lines with signs appear to have been installed in at a give way intersection. The “Stop” signs do not meet the RMS warrants and should be replaced with give way signs and line marking.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council revise the Lucky Lane and Bonanza Drive, Billinudgel intersection from stop to a give way.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
A resident has advised Council that vehicles are not abiding to the existing stop sign on Lucky lane either side of Bonanza Drive.
A site inspection confirmed the residents observations and a Giveway is recommended as there is enough sight distance relocate the Giveway line.
KEY ISSUES
1. Vehicles are currently breaking the law by ignoring the stop sign and stop sign.
2. The main traffic movement from Lucky Lane is the turn left towards the Pacific Highway overpass.
3. The conversion to the give-way is supported by the improvement to sight distance conditions when the hold position is shifted towards the intersection.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
Estimate of $1,000 includes two new signs and relocation of the give way line.
§ Asset Management
Estimate of $200 for 2 signs at $10.00 per sign/year for an expected life of 10 years. Council will need to maintain signage ongoing, including cleaning and replacement (if necessary).
§ Policy or Regulation
Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with:
- Prescribed traffic control devices - division 1 of Part 4 (Sections 50 to 55) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act, 1999.
- R1-2 Giveway sign - NSW Road Rules - rules 69, 70, 71, 122
§ Consultation
Consultation has not been carried out at this time as it is deemed unnecessary.
§ Legal and Risk Management
Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 6: Intersections, Interchanges and Crossing Section 3.2.2 Stop Signs and Giveway Signs: “Stop signs should normally be installed only where justified on the basis of sight distance requirements, otherwise the signs will lose ‘credibility’ and their effectiveness in general will be compromised.”
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RECOMMENDATION: That Council revise the Lucky Lane and Bonanza Drive, Billinudgel intersection from stop to give way with lines and signs, when funding is available. |
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6.2
Report No. 6.2 Traffic - Stuart Street 152 - Regulatory Signage - No Parking 1am to 6am at Mullumbimby Community Garden
File No: I2017/654
SUMMARY
The Mullumbimby Community Garden has requested assistance to resolve illegal camping in the Council car park adjacent to their boundary. They have proposed that regulated parking be installed with signs stating ‘No Parking 1am to 6am’.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council regulate parking at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens including ‘No Parking 1am to 6am’ to deter illegal camping.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
Councils Sustainability Officer has advised that illegal camping is being carried out at the southern end of Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. There is currently no regulator parking signage in this section of the road reserve.
KEY ISSUES
1. Anti social behaviour is occurring with people camping illegally.
2. There is a lack of regulatory parking signage to be able to enforce illegal camping.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
Estimate of $2,200 includes ten new signs.
§ Asset Management
Estimate of $1,000 for 10 signs at $10.00 per sign/year for an expected life of 10 years. Council will need to maintain signage ongoing, including cleaning and replacement (if necessary).
§ Policy or Regulation
Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with:
- Prescribed traffic control devices - division 1 of Part 4 (Sections 50 to 55) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act, 1999.
- R5-41 No Parking (specified times) - NSW Road Rules 168, $108 fine.
- No Camping by order Local Government Act 1993 – Section 632, $80 fine.
§ Consultation
Consultation to be completed once the design is finalised with the Mullumbimby Community Garden and the management of the Tennis Courts.
§ Legal and Risk Management
Travellers and visitors are drawn to the car park adjacent to the community gardens due to its discreet location and the proximity to water, toilets, kitchen and undercover facilities of the community gardens. The community gardens seek to deter this activity as it breaches their licence of operation which is only for daylight hours and has resulted in antisocial behaviour occurring after dark. The community gardens have erected no camping signs on the gate of the gardens and within their licenced area but as the car park is Council managed they haven’t had any power to move people on.
Additionally since anti social incidents have occurred the volunteer gardens committee have understandably been reluctant to continue confrontations with repeat offenders due to the associated risk of verbal or physical abuse.
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RECOMMENDATION: That Council regulate parking at 152 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens including ‘No Parking 1am to 6am’ when funds become available.
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 6.3
Report No. 6.3 Traffic - Main Arm Road 911 - Regulatory signage - No Stopping -
Main Arm RFS
File No: I2017/930
SUMMARY
The Main Arm Rural Fire Service has requested assistance to resolve vehicles parking across both accesses during emergencies. They have proposed that “No Stopping” signs be installed.
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Figure 1. RFS main access with No Stopping shown in yellow with red signs |
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Figure 2. RFS parking area access with No Stopping shown in yellow with red signs |
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Figure 3. Site showing No Stopping zone in red. |
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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council install “No Stopping:” across the two accesses to the Main Arm Rural Fire Service Station.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
Councils Parking Enforcement Supervisor has advised that he has discussed illegal parking across the Main Arm RFS emergency accesses and they have developed this No Stopping solution.
KEY ISSUES
1. Vehicles are being parked across the RFS Station emergency access.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
Estimate of $750 includes five new signs.
§ Asset Management
Estimate of $500 for 5 signs at $10.00 per sign/year for an expected life of 10 years. Council will need to maintain signage ongoing, including cleaning and replacement (if necessary).
§ Policy or Regulation
Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with:
- Prescribed traffic control devices - division 1 of Part 4 (Sections 50 to 55) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act, 1999.
- R5-400 No Stopping - NSW Road Rules 167, $253 fine.
§ Consultation
Consultation has been completed between Parking Enforcement and the Main Arm RFS.
§ Legal and Risk Management
Vehicles parked across the RFS Station access could impact on the RFS being able to access emergency’s and potentially saving lives and property.
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RECOMMENDATION: That Council install “No Stopping” signs across the two accesses to the Main Arm Rural Fire Service Station when funds become available.
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 7.1
Matters for Traffic Engineering Advice
Report No. 7.1 Traffic - Old Bangalow Road 86 - Advisory Sign - Wildlife Sign request
File No: I2017/617
SUMMARY
The Byron Shire Council Ecological Planner has supported the installation of two Koala signs at the entrance of Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay to make the motorist aware of the potential of a Koala within the road reserve.
Figure 1: Sketch of the site in orange. Secondary Koala Habitat shown in purple.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council install two Koala signs near 19 and 162 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
A resident has requested wild life signs along Old Bangalow Rd as per E2017/1010 on the 05/01/2017. Old Bangalow Road is 2230m long and in Geocortex the road is in a wildlife corridor, HEV, and a Secondary Koala Habitat (shown in purple in figure 1). The Byron Shire Council Ecological Planner has endorsed the proposed Koala signs at 19 and 162 Old Bangalow Road as per E2017/32390. A repeater sign is not required along the 2230m long road.
KEY ISSUES
1. Koalas are likely attracted to the secondary food sources along Old Bangalow Road.
2. There is an increase probability of a vehicle and animal strike in this area.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
Estimate of $600 includes two new signs.
§ Asset Management
Estimate of $200 for 2 signs at $10.00 per sign/year for an expected life of 10 years. Council will need to maintain signage ongoing, including cleaning and replacement (if necessary).
§ Policy or Regulation
Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with:
- Prescribed traffic control devices - division 1 of Part 4 (Sections 50 to 55) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act, 1999.
- W5-47 Koala Sign – Not delegated to Council
§ Consultation
Consultation has been deemed to be unnecessary at this time.
§ Legal and Risk Management
A Koala sign is advisory only.
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RECOMMENDATION: That Council install two Koala signs near 19 and 162 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay when funds become available in 2017/2018
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 7.2
Report No. 7.2 Traffic - Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) - Informal Bus Stops - Findings and Recommendations
File No: I2017/626
SUMMARY
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) has sent Council a letter to be reviewed in relation to a fatality where a child was alighting a school bus at an informal bus stop.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That the committee carry out an informal discussion with comments provided to the Traffic and Transport Planner.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) has sent Council a letter to be reviewed in relation to a fatality where a child was alighting a school bus at an informal bus stop. The main points of the letter are detailed in the key issues.
KEY ISSUES
1. Risk management technics required to eliminate or control risk of bus stop locations
2. Allow bus passengers to access the bus from their residence side of the road.
3. Minimise the risk of bus passengers crossing the road to a minimum and safest locations. www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/advice-for-choosing-locations-of-informal-school-bus-stops.pdf
4. Adult supervision for children holding hands to cross the road is recommended until 10 years old. www.safetytown.com.au/parents/
5. The community needs to clearly understand the location of all non designated bus stops.
6. Council resources are required to advise the community of how to select non-designated bus stops.
7. Advise the community to drive cautiously on school bus routes.
8. Bus operators and Council to work together to select non-designated bus stops in regards to risk assessment activities.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Local Traffic Committee carry out an informal discussion with comments provided to the Traffic and Transport Planner.
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for NSW - Letter, S2017/7476 , page 13⇩ 
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 7.3
Report No. 7.3 Traffic - Lateen Lane - Regulatory Signage - Proposed Shared Zone
File No: I2017/829
SUMMARY
The Elysium Project has carried out an art installation that has changed the colours of the wearing surface of the street. Council Officers are investigating either a 10km/hr Shared Zone or a 40km/hr High Pedestrian Zone.
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Figure 1. Lateen Shared Zone |
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Figure 2. Photo approximately 70m to the east of Jonson St and Lateen Ln, intersection. |
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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That the committee carry out an informal discussion with comments provided to the Traffic and Transport Planner.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
The installation of Byron Shire Council’s first permanent Place Making Seed funding project, ELYSIUM was completed on March 15th in Byron’s CBD. ELYSIUM had been planned for over 12 months and was delivered by volunteer local art design professionals who raised over $90,000 through local business and philanthropists to cover supplier and material costs.
A road safety audit has been completed with a traffic count due for completion in late June 2017. The results of the traffic count will determine if the RMS warrants would be meet for either a 10km/hr Shared Zone or a 40km/hr High Pedestrian Activity Zone.
KEY ISSUES
1. Pedestrians are using the coloured wearing surface as an informal shared zone.
2. Motorists are confused by the coloured wearing surface.
3. Lack of lighting could be an issue.
4. There is an increased risk of a pedestrian / vehicle strike in this area.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Local Traffic Committee carry out an informal discussion with comments provided to the Traffic and Transport Planner.
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 7.4
Report No. 7.4 Traffic - Bay Lane - Regulatory Signage - Proposed Shared Zone
File No: I2017/951
SUMMARY
Council Officers are investigating if Bay Lane, Byron Bay between Jonson Street and Fletcher Street will meet the RMS warrants to be converted from 50km/hr urban zone into a 10km/hr Shared Zone.
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Figure 1. Bay Lane Shared Zone Concept Design
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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That the committee approve in principle the installation of a 10km Shared Zone in Bay Lane, Byron Bay on the condition that the RMS warrants are met.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Community Infrastructure |
Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment. |
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Objective |
CI2 |
Provision of essential services |
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Strategy |
CI2.3 |
Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire |
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Measures |
CI2.G |
Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire |
BACKGROUND
Council has established a $20,000 budget to investigate and design a 10km/hr Shared Zone in Bay Lane, Byron Bay between Jonson Street and Fletcher Street.
Currently Bay Lane meets most of the RMS warrants for a shared zone and a road safety audit has been completed. A traffic count due for completion in late July 2017 will confirm if the traffic volumes meet the RMS warrants for a 10km/hr Shared Zone.
KEY ISSUES
1. Pedestrians are using the wearing surface as an informal shared zone.
2. Outdoor dining is operating in the laneway very close to live traffic.
3. Lack of lighting could be an issue.
4. There is an increased risk of a pedestrian / vehicle strike in this area.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
Estimate to be finalised with the design.
§ Asset Management
Estimate to be finalised with the design.
§ Policy or Regulation
R4-4 Shared Zone is not delegated to Council for authorisation.
§ Consultation
Consultation with local businesses to be carried out once the design is finalised.
§ Legal and Risk Management
By lowering the speed of vehicles and making them aware of pedestrians in the laneway the consequences of a pedestrian / vehicle strike are greatly reduced.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Local Traffic Committee recommend in principle the installation of a 10km Shared Zone in Bay Lane, Byron Bay on the condition that the RMS warrants are met.
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 8.1
Report No. 8.1 DA - Byron Writers Festival 2017 - Road Closure - 4 to 6 August 2017
File No: I2017/659
SUMMARY
Council has received an event application and Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for Byron Bay Writers Festival to be held on Friday 4 August to Sunday 6 August 2017.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorse the Byron Bay Writers Festival 2017 to be held on Friday 4 August to Sunday 6 August 2017 that includes the installation of temporary regulatory signage including “No Stopping”, “No Parking” and “Disability” Parking Signs between 8am and 6pm, subject to conditions at:
a) Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Economy |
A sustainable and diverse economy which provides innovative employment and investment opportunities in harmony with our ecological and social aims. |
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Objective |
EC1 |
A diverse economic base and support for local businesses. |
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Strategy |
EC1.4 |
Support sporting and cultural events in Byron Shire. |
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Measures |
EC1.B |
Increase the sustainability of events in which Council is involved. |
BACKGROUND
The Byron Bay Writers Festival is proposing to restrict parking on Bayshore Drive between the times of 6am – 6pm Friday 4 August 2017 to Sunday 06 August 2017 for the annual Byron Bay Writers Festival 2017.
The TMP and TCPs have been updated from 2016 with the following site changes:
· Two experienced Bluesfest parking coordinators to manage the car park areas.
· Second car park available to deal with wet weather which restricts access to the main parking area.
· New black on yellow directional signage on Ewingsdale Road.
· Temporary regulatory signage including No Parking and Disability Parking Signs.
· Crusher dust has been used to make the parking areas more resistant to weather events.
· Donations for parking to be collected from pedestrians as they access the event instead of collecting it from vehicles on Bayshore Drive.
KEY ISSUES
1. In 2016 collecting donations from motorists on Bayshore Drive caused congestion that could directly impacted a Regional Road – Ewingsdale Road.
COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
The event organisers have a Council Memorandum of Understanding (Item 2.1 Councils role and responsibilities) which waives fees for the relevant Approval of Road Events pursuant to s144 of the Roads Act fee as per the Fees & Charges 2017/18.
§ Asset Management
Not applicable.
§ Policy or Regulation
Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with:
- Actions required to control traffic- Part 8 (Sections 114 to 124) Roads Act, 1993.
- Prescribed traffic control devices - division 1 of Part 4 (Sections 50 to 55) Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act, 1999.
- R5-1-3 Parking (Disable) – NSW Road Rules 203, $541 fine
- R5-400 No Stopping - NSW Road Rules 167, $253 fine
- R5-41 No Parking (specified times) - NSW Road Rules 168, $108 fine.
§ Consultation
A condition of the endorsement of this event is that appropriate consultation is undertaken, including:
1. Advertising the impact of the event in the local newspaper and on the Council website.
2. Informing community and business that are directly impacted.
3. Liaising with bus and taxi operators.
4. Consulting with emergency services.
§ Legal and Risk Management
If vehicles cause congestion on Bayshore Drive then this could directly impacted a Regional Road – Ewingsdale Road. RMS Traffic Engineering Department requires to separately approving the TMP and TCP.
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RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Council endorse the Byron Bay Writers Festival 2017 to be held on Friday 4 August to Sunday 6 August 2017, that includes the installation of temporary regulatory signage including No Stopping, No Parking and Disability Parking Signs between 8am and 6pm, subject to conditions at:
a) Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay
2. That the approval provided in Part 1 is subject to:
a) separate approvals by NSW Police and RMS being obtained
b) implementation of the approved Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan, including the use of signed detours, as designed and implemented by those with appropriate accreditation
c) that the impact of the event be advertised via a notice in the local weekly paper a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints
d) the event be notified on Council’s webpage
e) the event organiser:
i. undertake consultation with community and affected businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns
ii. undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed
iii. hold $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event |
1 TCP, E2017/69715 , page 24⇩ 
3 DWG
Parking Layout, E2017/69746 , page 29⇩
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Development Applications 8.1 - Attachment 2
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Table 1. TMP Performa (part 1 of 2) |
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Response (If no, state your reasons why) |
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A. Description or detailed plan of proposed measures. Is a detailed plan of the proposed measures necessary? |
Event Name |
Byron Bay Writers Festival 2017 |
| Organiser Name |
Sarah Ma, Operations Manager (t) 02 6685 5115 (m) 0414 272 327 sarah@byronwritersfestival.com |
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| Traffic Control |
Spinifex |
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| Date(s) |
04/08/2017 – 06/08/2017 |
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06:00 – 18:00 |
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| Roads affected |
Ewingsdale Rd – Signs Only Bayshore Drive – Road Closure near Elements Building |
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| Detours in place |
N/A |
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| Parking |
Private parking is provided in two locations. The field opposite Elements Resort and the field north of the Festival site, both will be marked out.
The Festival has also requested from Council to use the Cavanbah Centre in case one of the carparks are not viable due to an extreme weather event prior to the Festival weekend. Park and Ride signs would be used. Go Byron would transfer patrons. |
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Parking Signs on Ewingsdale Rd and Bayshore Drive |
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B. Identification and assessment of impact of proposed measures. Is a detailed assessment required? |
Traffic Controls – Ewingsdale Road Four black on yellow directional signage on Ewingsdale Road.
Traffic Controls – Bayshore Drive There are no controls on the flow of traffic on Bayshore Drive. The two traffic control plans are designed to inform motorists about the changed traffic conditions and to be ready to enter the private car park quickly.
Parking – Cueing Vehicles In 2016 vehicles were being stopped in the private car park for a gold coin donation and vehicles had the potential to backup along Bayshore Drive. To avoid vehicles backing up onto Bayshore Drive .
To avoid vehicles backing up onto Bayshore Drive parking staff will be collecting the fee once cars have already parked. We have employed two Bluesfest car parking staff this year and are using experienced volunteers only. |
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C. Measures to ameliorate the impact of re-assigned traffic Is an assessment required? |
There is no traffic flow data available for vehicles and pedestrians.
There should an increase of pedestrians crossing Bayshore Drive however most private vehicles will be directed into the private car parks with the signage. We have confirmed a traffic controller with Spinifex for all days. |
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Table 1. TMP Performa (part 2 of 2) |
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Response (If no, state your reasons why) |
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D. Assessment of public transport services affected. Is an assessment required? |
Water filled barriers will be installed to create a narrow access point to the Elements Resort. The use of the water field barriers and signage will deter private vehicles entering this pace which will allow for improved access for Public Transport Services to the event precinct.
Private vehicles can still turn around after the water filled barriers as per normal. |
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E. Details of provision made for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Are these details required? |
Emergency |
Emergency vehicles will have right of way on Bayshore Drive. |
| Heavy Vehicles |
Emergency vehicles will have right of way on Bayshore Drive. |
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| Cyclist |
Access in not affected |
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| Pedestrians |
Scaffold pedestrian crossing over the swale drain to provide a pedestrian crossing. |
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F. Assessment of effect on existing and future developments with transport implications in the vicinity of the proposed measures. Is an assessment required? |
Elements are the only affected development north of the railway line on Bayshore Drive. So therefore if vehicle cueing is kept within the Railway line crossing area then there is no impact to any other developments. |
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G. Assessment of effect of proposed measures on traffic movements in adjoining Council areas. Is an assessment required? |
Bayshore Drive will be affected by vehicles queuing on Bayshore Drive to enter the two private car parks. The Parking Traffic Control is aware that queuing length is to be kept within the length of Bayshore drive up to the railway line. |
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H. Public consultation process Is a public consultation process required |
The event organisers are using printed media, internet, socials and signage to make the public aware of the event. |
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Figure 1. Sketch of the site.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 8.2
Report No. 8.2 DA - Festival of the Stone 2017 - Road Closure - Sunday 11 June 2017
File No: I2017/785
SUMMARY
Council has received a development application including Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and Traffic Management Plan from the Festival of the Stone 2017 to be held on Sunday 11 June 2017.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the traffic control and traffic management plans for the Festival of the Stone 2017 to be held on Sunday 11 June 2017 in accordance with the Local Traffic Committee recommendations.
LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Theme |
Economy |
A sustainable and diverse economy which provides innovative employment and investment opportunities in harmony with our ecological and social aims. |
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Objective |
EC1 |
A diverse economic base and support for local businesses. |
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Strategy |
EC1.4 |
Support sporting and cultural events in Byron Shire. |
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Measures |
EC1.B |
Increase the sustainability of events in which Council is involved. |
BACKGROUND
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This is the inaugural event with next years event in the planning stages.
Up to 1,000 patrons are expected at the Brewery event.
More details of the event are online: www.stoneandwood.com.
KEY ISSUES
1. Safety of Pedestrians walking across Boronia Place. 2. Safety of motorists cueing to enter or leave the event precinct. |
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COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS
§ Budget/Financial
The event organisers have been invoiced $476.00 for the relevant Approval of Road Events pursuant to s144 of the Roads Act fee as per the Fees & Charges 2016/17.
§ Asset Management
Not applicable.
§ Policy or Regulation
Speed Limit (as required) ROAD WORK (R4-212) - Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with NSW Road Rules 21 and AS 1742.4 (Speed Controls) Clause 3.1.2, AS 1742.3 (Roadworks).
§ Consultation
A condition of the endorsement of this event is that appropriate consultation is undertaken, including:
1. Advertising the impact of the event in the local newspaper and on the Council website.
2. Informing community and business that are directly impacted.
3. Liaising with bus and taxi operators.
4. Consulting with emergency services.
§ Legal and Risk Management
No RMS controlled asset are affected by the traffic control.
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RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Council approve the Traffic Control and Traffic Management Plans for the Festival of the Stone 2017, to be held Sunday 11 June 2017.
2. That the approval provided in Part 1 is subject to:
a) separate approvals by NSW Police and RMS being obtained
b) implementation of the approved Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan, including the use of signed detours, as designed and implemented by those with appropriate accreditation.
c) that the impact of the event be advertised via a notice in the local weekly paper
d) the event be notified on Council’s webpage.
e) the event organiser:
i. undertake consultation with community and affected businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns.
ii. undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed.
iii. holding $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event.
iv. paying Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event. |
1 TMP, E2017/61515 , page 32⇩
2 TCP(s), E2017/61516 , page 55⇩
