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Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

 

A Local Traffic Committee Meeting of Byron Shire Council will be held as follows:

 

Venue

Meeting Room 1, Station Street, Mullumbimby

Date

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Time

10.00am

Committee Members

Alan Eichmann – Roads and Maritime Services

Snr Constable David Brigg – Police

Cr Basil Cameron

Tamara Smith MP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Holloway

Director Infrastructure Services                                                                                         I2017/1567

                                                                                                                                    Distributed 26/10/17

 

 


BUSINESS OF MEETING

 

1.    Apologies

2.    Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary

3.    Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

3.1       Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 19 September 2017

4.    Matters Arising

5.    Outstanding Issues/Resolutions

6.    Regulatory Matters

6.1       Traffic - Bangalow Rd 440 - Regulatory Signage - Road Narrows.................................. 3

6.2       Traffic - Station St............................................................................................................. 6

6.3       Regulatory Signage & Linemarking - Pinegroves Road and Tyagarah Road, Myocum RE: 10.2016.486.1 - Storage Premises.................................................................................... 9

6.4       Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme - Endorsement of Council Resolved Time Limits in Bangalow......................................................................................................................... 26

6.5       Event Road Closure - Soul Street New Year's Eve and First Sun New Year's Day, Byron Bay  58

6.6       DA 10.2017.337.1 - Change of use - Chicken Processing Facility to mixed uses, including agricultural processing warehouse and recreation facility - median and signage on Ewingsdale Road at property entrance........................................................................................................................... 77

7.    Development Applications

7.1       DA 10.2017.510.1 - Mixed Use Development, Jonson and Browning Streets - proposed change to Ruskin Lane and potential conflicts with Byron Bypass roundabout.............................. 90  

 


Regulatory Matters

 

Report No. 6.1             Traffic - Bangalow Rd 440 - Regulatory Signage - Road Narrows

File No:                        I2017/955

 

 

SUMMARY

Byron Shire Council as part of its 2017/18 Capital Works program is upgrading Bangalow Road to improve road user safety including the installation of new signage and line marking.

 

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the installation of line marking and signs as per the 24.2014.62.1 – Bangalow Rd 440 drawing - Signage, Line marking and Safety Barrier C03 Issue B.

 

LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

 

Theme

Community Infrastructure

Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment.

Objective

CI2

Provision of essential services

Strategy

CI2.3

Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire

Measures

CI2.G

Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire

 

BACKGROUND

There is an existing section of Bangalow Road between Talofa and the St Helena Road of 300 metre that is has limited width, rainforest on both sides with a poor wearing surface.  By carrying out road safety improvements including new line markings and signs road user safety can be improved.

 

 

 

 

 

KEY ISSUES

 

1.   The road width is inadequate and road works are required to improve the width and wearing surface.

2.   People are stopping in this area to enjoy the view and encroaching on the travel lanes.

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

 

§ Budget/Financial

This projected is fully funded.

 

§ Asset Management

This projected is fully funded.

 

§ 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.

AS 1742.2 (Devices) Clause 4

§ W2-8 (55 km/hr advisory)

§ W1-4 (Reverse Curve)

§ CAMs (Chevron alignment markers)

§ W4-3 (Road Narrows)

§ G9-9 (Reduce Speed)

§ W2-8 (Side Road Intersection)

RTA Delineation – Section 4 Longitudinal Markings

§ Double barrier white centre line

§ Edge Line Marking

§ Give way Line Marking

 

§ Consultation

No consultation has been completed at this time.

 

§ Legal and Risk Management

The installation of Kerb and Channel will remove all parking opportunities in this 300m length of road.

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve the installation of line marking and signs as per the 24.2014.62.1 – Bangalow Rd 440 drawing - Signage, Line marking and Safety Barrier C03 Issue B.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        DWG Lines and Signs, E2017/93566 , page 5  

 

 


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Report No. 6.2             Traffic - Station St

File No:                        I2017/1357

 

SUMMARY

Byron Shire Council has commenced work on the Customer Service Foyer Upgrade Project which also incorporates external improvement works for customer access, parking and delivery of goods.

The proposed modifications and upgrades in Station Street including the installation of new signage and line marking will improve road user safety.

 

Figure 1. Proposed works areas in Station Street Mullumbimby

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the installation of line marking and signs for the relocation of accessible parking, loading zones alterations and extension of 2hr parking zone in Station Street Mullumbimby as shown in Figure 1.

LINKAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

 

Theme

Community Infrastructure

Services and infrastructure that sustains, connects and integrates our communities and environment.

Objective

CI2

Provision of essential services

Strategy

CI2.3

Provide roads and drainage infrastructure within the Shire

Measures

CI2.G

Provide road, drainage and transport infrastructure within the Shire

 

BACKGROUND

Byron Shire Council has commenced work on the Customer Service Foyer Upgrade Project which also incorporates external improvement works for customer access, parking and delivery of goods.

 

The proposed works are the be carried out in 3 locations as indicated on Figure 1 within Council’s carpark and Station Street as described below:

 

Works Area A – Station St.

Remove existing loading zone signage and associated pavement marking. Install new 2Hr parking signs and posts to match existing for new parking bays in the old loading zone area.

 

Work Area B – Station St.

Remove existing standard parking bay lines and signs as necessary and provide 2 new accessible parking bays. Install new access ramps in existing kerb and gutter and all necessary associated signs, line and pavement marking.

 

Work Area C – Council Carpark.

Remove accessible parking bay, signage and linemarking that does not meet current standards and establish new loading zone and associated signage and linemarking

 

Re-location of accessible parking spaces at the rear of Council’s administration office building to Station Street will better cater for the needs of the Mullumbimby Library patrons.

 

By carrying out road safety improvements including new line markings and signs road user safety can be improved.

 

 

 

KEY ISSUES

 

1.   Existing accessible parking areas do not meet current standards.

2.   People are stopping in this area to enjoy the view and encroaching on the travel lanes.

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

 

§ Budget/Financial

This project is fully funded.

 

§ Asset Management

This project is fully funded.

 

§ 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.

 

§ Consultation

No consultation has been completed or considered necessary as the proposed work improves road user functionality and safety by replacing existing facilities that do not meet current standards.

 

§ Legal and Risk Management

The installation of new accessible parking bays and loading zone facilities will improve road user safety.

 

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve signage and line marking to facilitate the required changes to provide additional 2hr and accessible parking bays in Station Street, Mullumbimby.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Report No. 6.3             Regulatory Signage & Linemarking - Pinegroves Road and Tyagarah Road, Myocum RE: 10.2016.486.1 - Storage Premises

File No:                        I2017/1447

 

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request (Attachment 1) from Ray Darney Town Planning seeking authority from Council in its capacity as delegate of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the installation of prescribed traffic control devices in Pinegroves Road and Tyagarah Road, Myocum.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the use of the signage and line marking to Pinegroves and Tyagarah Roads in accordance with the signage and line marking plans prepared by Rob Aungle & Associates, numbered H-01, H-02 & H-03 and dated 22.09.17 (Attachment 2).

 

BACKGROUND

 

On 8 September 2017, the Land and Environment Court, NSW (LEC NSW) granted consent under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 to “erect a structure or carry out a work in, on or over a public road” in the vicinity of 31 Pinegroves Road, Myocum, in relation to development consents for 31 Pinegroves Road, Myocum – storage premises (10.2016.486.1) and modification of approval for road transport terminal (10.2013.559.4) also granted by LEC NSW at the same time.

 

Condition 1 of the Roads Act consent states:

 

 

The signage and line marking plans submitted by Ray Darney Town Planning (Attachment 2) are consistent with the plans approved by LEC NSW (Attachments 3 & 4) referred to in condition 2 of the Roads Act consent, which states:

 

 

The Roads Act consent also requires upgrade works, such as pavement widening and patching, to facilitate the required line marking.

 

KEY ISSUES

 

1.         The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) prior to exercising its delegated functions for the Regulation of Traffic.

 

2.         The signage and line marking has been approved by the Land and Environment Court of NSW (LEC NSW) but require authority from Council in its capacity as delegate of Roads & Maritime Services (RMS).

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

 

·          Budget/Financial

Nil

 

·          Asset Management

Council will need to maintain signage and line marking 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.

 

·          Consultation

No consultation is required as the consent has been granted by the Land and Environment Court of NSW for the works under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.

 

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve the use of the signage and line marking to Pinegroves and Tyagarah Roads in accordance with the signage and line marking plans prepared by Rob Aungle & Associates, numbered H-01, H-02 & H-03 and dated 22.09.17.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        Request from Ray Darney - Line Marking and signage plans for Local Traffic Committee, E2017/94913 , page 7  

2        Line Marking and Signage Plans, E2017/94931 , page 7  

3        P3042 Sheet 1 Intersection line marking plan approved by LEC NSW, E2017/94942 , page 7  

4        P3042 Sheet 1 Driveway Widening approved by LEC NSW, E2017/94941 , page 7  

 

 


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Report No. 6.4             Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme - Endorsement of Council Resolved Time Limits in Bangalow

File No:                        I2017/1525

 

Council resolved on 23 February 2017 under Resolution 17-055 to undertake investigation and community consultation regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking management strategy and/or a pay parking scheme in the Bangalow Town Centre.

 

The initial investigation prepared by Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS) considered the current demand and potential alternative arrangements including alternative time restrictions and the potential implications of introducing a pay parking system.

 

Council staff performed community consultation in combination with the movement and parking review intended to inform the Bangalow Village Plan. Based on the survey and consultation feedback, it is proposed that the majority of the Bangalow community would be supportive of the parking time limits changing in line with the TPS report. It was also noted in the report that the majority of feedback indicated that pay parking would be supported if the revenue generated was reinvested into Bangalow to better the amenity and infrastructure in the town.

 

Council subsequently resolved 17-356 as follows;

 

1.    That Council endorse the implementation of the changes to the parking time limits in the Bangalow town centre, as depicted in the proposed parking times in Figure 1, being 1P throughout Byron Street and part of Station Street, with 2P in the remainder of Station Street.

 

2.    That Council endorse the introduction of a Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme, which is in line with the existing Byron Bay town centre parking scheme.

 

3.    That the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme:

·     applies a unilateral parking charge of $4 per hour; and

·     incorporates annual exemptions in accordance with Council’s approved fees and charges.

 

4.    That a pay parking area be endorsed as depicted in Figure 2, which covers:

a)    Byron Street, from the roundabout crossing Granuaille Road to Market Street; and

b)    Station Street, excluding the all day car park to the south.

 

5.    That Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) concurrence be sought prior to the implementation of the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme.

 

6.    That Council approve a budget of $75,000 to implement the paid parking scheme and revised parking time limits, from the Pay Parking Reserve.

 

7.    That Council receive a report after twelve (12) months of the Bangalow Pay Parking Scheme being in operation, to review:

·     operational costs;

·     revenue;

·     effect on the Bangalow Village and locality; and

·     projects funded by the scheme.

 

8.    That Council dedicate all net revenue received from pay parking in Bangalow to infrastructure projects identified by the Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group and in Council’s asset management plan and that those projects be incorporated into the annual Council budgetary process.

 

9.    That the paid parking scheme commence 1 January 2018 and prior to this commencement Council work alongside Bangalow Guidance Group to identify:

a)    projects to be funded from revenues raised, including pedestrian, cycling and mobility improvements as priorities identified in the consultation.

b)    impacts and implications of paid parking on the overall Masterplan of Bangalow including parking outside the town centre.

c)    design and locations of pay stations that acknowledge the heritage nature of the main street.

 

Figures 1 and 2 below depict the parking time limit arrangement and pay parking area outlined in the TPS report to be implemented in Bangalow on 1 January 2018.

 

Figure 1 – Bangalow Township Consultation Flyer

 

 

Figure 2 – Bangalow Township Proposed Pay Parking Area

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Local Traffic Committee note the proposal to introduce the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme on 1 January 2018 and have no objection to Council Resolution 17-356 detailed above,  providing concurrence for:

 

a)      Item 1, which is to implement the changes to the parking time limits in the Bangalow Town Centre, as depicted in the proposed parking times in Figure 1, being 1P throughout Byron Street and part of Station Street, with 2P in the remainder of Station Street.

 

b)      Items 2 and 3, detailing that the pay parking scheme will be in line with the Byron Bay town centre parking scheme, incorporating annual exemptions in the format of a resident and business parking permits in line with Council’s approved fees and charges.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        Bangalow Town Centre Parking Management Strategy by TPS Traffic and Parking Systems Pty Ltd, E2016/80882 , page 7  

2        Report 24/08/2017 Council Bangalow Parking Strategy, I2017/349 , page 7  

 

 


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Report No. 13.13         Bangalow Parking Strategy

Directorate:                 Infrastructure Services

Report Author:           Susan Sulcs, Administration Officer

Joshua Winter, Civil Engineer

File No:                        I2017/349

Theme:                         Community Infrastructure

                                      Local Roads and Drainage

 

 


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Regulatory Matters                                                                                          6.4 - Attachment 2

Summary:

 

Council resolved on 23 February 2017 under Resolution 17-055 to undertake investigation and community consultation regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking management strategy and/or a pay parking scheme in the Bangalow Town Centre.

 

The initial investigation prepared by Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS) considered the current demand and potential alternative arrangements including alternative time restrictions and the potential implications of introducing a pay parking system.

 

Council staff performed community consultation in combination with the movement and parking review intended to inform the Bangalow Village Plan.  The following key points have been extracted from the online parking review survey (187 responses), which generally aligns with the discussions throughout the consultation:

 

·   56% of respondents currently have a Byron Shire E-Permit Exemption (Q9)

·   61.5% of respondents would support the 1 Hour zones identified in the TPS Report (Q10)

·   69.5% of respondents would support the 2 Hour zones identified in the TPS Report (Q11)

·   62% of respondents would not support a pay parking system in Bangalow (Q12) however;

·   61.5% of respondents would support pay parking if funds were spent in Bangalow (Q13)

·   Respondents ranked pedestrian/cycle paths as the highest priority for funding (Q14)

·   Respondents ranked roads as the second highest priority for funding (Q14)

·   46% of respondents stated that the proposed changes would not affect the way they access Bangalow, however 17% of respondents stated that the proposed changes would cause them to no longer visit Bangalow (Q15)

 

Based on the survey and consultation feedback, it is proposed that the majority of the Bangalow community would be supportive of the parking time limits changing in line with the TPS report, however the majority would not be supportive of paid parking, unless if the generated funds were earmarked for projects in the Bangalow locality.  The Bangalow Village Plan process is proposed to be the source identifier for projects that paid parking funds can be spent on.  This process will be finalised prior to the first year of funds being generated from paid parking and can therefore identify the critical projects to be funded.

 

 


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Regulatory Matters                                                                                          6.4 - Attachment 2

  


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Regulatory Matters                                                                                          6.4 - Attachment 2

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

1.       That Council endorse the implementation of the changes to the parking time limits in the Bangalow town centre, as depicted in the proposed parking times in Figure 1, being 1P throughout Byron Street and part of Station Street, with 2P in the remainder of Station Street.

 

2.       That Council endorse the introduction of a Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme, which is in line with the existing Byron Bay town centre parking scheme.

 

 

3.       That the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme:-

 

·        applies a unilateral parking charge of $4 per hour; and

 

·        incorporates annual exemptions in accordance with Council’s approved fees and charges.

 

4.       That a pay parking area be endorsed as depicted in Figure 2, which covers:

 

a) Byron Street, from the roundabout crossing Granuaille Road to Market Street; and

 

b) Station Street, excluding the all day car park to the south.

 

5.       That Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) concurrence be sought prior to the implementation of the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme.

 

6.       That Council approve a budget of $75,000 to implement the paid parking scheme and revised parking time limits, from the Pay Parking Reserve.

 

7.       That Council receive a report after twelve (12) months of the Bangalow Pay Parking Scheme being in operation, to review:-

 

·        operational costs;

·        revenue;

·        effect on the Bangalow Village and locality; and

·        projects funded by the scheme.

 

8.       That Council agree to dedicate all net revenue received from pay parking in Bangalow to infrastructure projects identified by the Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group and in Council’s asset management plan and that those projects be incorporated into the annual Council budgetary process.                                                                                                           

 

 


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Regulatory Matters                                                                                          6.4 - Attachment 2

Attachments:

 

1        23 February 2017 Council Report Bangalow Parking Management Strategy, E2017/62469 

2        Attachment 2 – Outcomes of Parking Survey Component of Bangalow Village Plan Movement and Parking Review PDF, E2017/62446 

 

 


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Regulatory Matters                                                                                          6.4 - Attachment 2


 

Report

 

Council Resolution 17-055 dated 28 February 2017 resolved as follows:-

 

17-055 Resolved

 

1.    That Council support the Bangalow Town Centre Parking Management Strategy (E2016/80882) prepared by Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS) as a basis for community engagement.

 

2.    That Council endorse investigation and community consultation with the Bangalow community regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking layout and pay parking scheme in the town centre in conjunction with traffic and movement issues identified in the master plan process.

 

3.    That a budget of $15,000 is allocated from the Pay Parking Reserve to perform the investigation and community consultation with the Bangalow community regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking layout and pay parking scheme in the town centre.

 

4.    That Council consider the results of the investigation and community consultation, along with the recommendation from the Local Traffic Committee at the 22 June 2017 meeting in determining its adoption of a possible revised parking management strategy/pay parking scheme.

 

As per resolution item number 1, the TPS Group report was used to develop a diagram detailing the proposed parking changes, which was then placed on a flyer that was sent to all residents of postcode 2479.  This flyer directed the recipients to the community engagement activities as well as the online survey. A copy of this flyer is shown below;

 

Figure 1 – Bangalow Township Consultation Flyer

 

As per resolution item numbers 2 and 3, Council staff performed community consultation in combination with the movement and parking review intended to inform the village plan.  The following community consultations were held:

 

·   Workshop with the Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group

Friday 21 April 2017 from 10am - 2pm

 

·   Community presentation & workshop at the Showground Moller Pavilion

Thursday 4 May 2017 from 5.30 - 7.30pm

 

·   Trader's Breakfast at the Showground Moller Pavilion

Friday 5 May 2017 from 7.30 - 9.00am

 

·   Bangalow CBD property owners' workshop at the Showground Moller Pavilion

Friday 5 May 2017 from 10.00am - 12.00pm

 

·   Bangalow Community Groups' workshop at the Showground Moller Pavilion

Friday 5 May 2017 from 12.30 - 2.00pm

 

·   A ‘pop up studio’ on Byron Street in front of the Post Office building

Thursday 4 May 2017 between 12.30 - 5.00pm

Friday 5 May 2017 between 9.30am - 4.30pm

Saturday 6 May 2017 between 9.00am - 12 noon

 

·   Online Parking Review Survey

25th April – 19th May 2017

 

 

Results of Consultation

 

As per resolution item number 4, staff have developed this report to inform Council of the results of the community engagement and online survey, in order to provide a recommendation to move forward. 

 

(Summary of community engagement and online survey is provided below “Excerpt from MRCagney Issues and Needs Analysis for Bangalow and within Attachment 2 - Online Survey Results & Feedback ”.

 

Excerpt from MRCagney Issues and Needs Analysis for Bangalow

 

The following excerpt has been provided by MRCagney, who were engaged by Council to consult with the Bangalow community around Movement and Parking. MRCagney have provided their Issues and Needs Analysis Report for Bangalow in June 2017, excerpt of which is shown below.

 

“Car parking was not the dominant issue raised by the community during consultation, however some of the recent discussion surrounding paid parking that Council has been having with the community nonetheless spilled over into Immersion process, particularly at the parklet. This feedback is certainly welcome and informative, although the intent was always to unpack the community’s deeper preferences and aspirations for the community.

 

The overarching message from the Immersion process in terms of parking was that there is generally not a parking supply issue, and it is usually possible to find reasonably convenient parking in town. The community’s attitudes towards sacrificing some parking convenience in order to support better active travel outcomes, urban form and main street vibrancy are reasonably mature in comparison to our experience in some other similarly sized towns, and while there are some concerns amongst the community regarding parking on busy market days, the consensus seems to be that this is simply part of life in such a characterful, well visited small town. Any intrusive changes to cater for peak demand will not be supported by the community and will not be appropriate.

 

Priced parking was understandably an issue that caused some angst amongst some community members. Naturally, the most common responses were negative, however there was a not-insignificant contingent who supported paid parking as a means of raising some much-needed revenue to fund basic infrastructure improvement in town or to manage demand for parking from tourists.

 

Council’s approach to managing parking in Bangalow should in the first instance ensure that their adopted policies support a vibrant, prosperous, and active town. Purely from this parking management perspective it is not clear that paid parking is warranted in town, particularly in the absence of recent parking occupancy data. Our observation is that parking occupancy on the main street and adjacent streets would be unlikely to exceed 85% for a sufficient proportion of a typical day to make priced parking necessary to support accessibility, however further parking surveys will of course be required to confirm this.

 

Notwithstanding this, it is understood that Council may well wish to pursue priced parking in order to capture some revenue from the significant numbers of tourists who visit Bangalow from outside the LGA, putting significant pressure on road and other infrastructure maintenance. Such revenue would certainly be welcome, and could contribute to a better public realm for the people of Bangalow.

 

However, the absolutely crucial prerequisite should Council choose to pursue priced parking is that some more genuine, honest and transparent conversation is entered into with the community. Council will need to be upfront with the community about why priced parking is being proposed for Bangalow, and genuinely engage with the community to reach a consensus on what initiatives priced parking revenue will be used for in town. The community already has some misgivings about Council’s management and contribution to their town (which is not to say it is deserved), and Council cannot risk undermining the community’s trust and good will towards any further engagement in the future.

 

Council should also be wary of the elasticity of demand for parking where Council is proposing to charge for parking (which is understood to be simply the main street from Deacon Street to Station Street and some side streets). Other than on event and market days, it may very well be that even minimal rates will simply push demand for parking outside of priced streets.  While encouraging peripheral parking is certainly a positive outcome, the impact on revenue projections should be carefully considered.

 

Ultimately, some further data and community engagement is required before priced parking can be unequivocally supported. There are however some actions that will be beneficial in the interim.  For example, way finding signage for off-street parking areas supported by improved footpaths would support peripheral parking behaviour. Some improvements to the supply of quality, well located equal access parking spaces is also sorely needed.”

 

While it is understandable that many Bangalow residents might prefer that pay parking not be introduced, this is not unusual when such a proposal is first flagged. However, our experience in Byron Bay has shown that initial opposition dissipates when people find that after the introduction of pay parking available parking spaces are more prevalent and previously unfunded community infrastructure projects are able to proceed. As in Byron Bay it is expected that the bulk of pay parking revenue will be derived from visitors and tourists with most residents realising the value inherent in the resident parking which offers locals all year parking for $55.

 

Other issues raised relevant to the introduction of a Pay Parking Scheme

 

The following issues raised by the community and the Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group during consultation are pertinent to Council’s consideration of this matter:

 

·   A number plate analysis of the origin of cars parked in the centre has been requested several times by the community, to determine whether Pay Parking will be effective in generating sufficient funds to make its introduction worthwhile.  There is a view that the majority of people parking in the village centre at most times reside in the shire or work in Bangalow (and therefore will have Pay Parking exemption permits) , and thus not much revenue would be generated from people parking in the village from outside of the shire.

 

In response to this:

 

o The revenue from the introduction of a Pay Parking Scheme will not only be generated from Pay Parking fees and permit fees, it will also be generated from potentially increased fines from the increased enforcement of the Pay Parking time limits.  Enforcement fines will apply to anyone who overstays the time limit, whether they are residents or workers exempt from the Pay Parking Scheme or not.

o The estimated cost to engage a consultant to prepare a number-plate analysis is $10,000.

 

·   There is concern that local people who use Bangalow as their closest functional centre for services and are located just over the LGA border in Ballina Shire will not be allowed an e-permit exemption.  There is a community request to allow for residents within a certain isochrone (trip time length) to be allowed to apply for an e-permit exemption. 

 

Staff are of the view that this would increase administration and equity matters would need to be considered.  The exemption scheme in place for Byron is for the benefit of Byron Shire residents and ratepayers and for workers who are employed in the Parking Scheme Area

 

Staff Recommendation

 

It is noted that the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) do not need to provide a recommendation regarding the implementation of a revised parking layout and/or pay parking scheme however the LTC will be notified of Council’s resolution at their 18th July 2017 meeting if required.

 

Based on the recommendations from the TPS Report (Attachment 1) and Council Resolution 17-055, staff performed community consultation in combination with the movement and parking review intended to inform the village plan.  The following key points have been extracted from the online parking review survey (187 responses), which generally aligns with the discussions throughout the consultation:

 

·   56% of respondents currently have a Byron Shire E-Permit Exemption (Q9)

·   61.5% of respondents would support the 1 Hour zones identified in the TPS Report (Q10)

·   69.5% of respondents would support the 2 Hour zones identified in the TPS Report (Q11)

·   62% of respondents would not support a pay parking system in Bangalow (Q12) however;

·   61.5% of respondents would support pay parking if funds were spent in Bangalow (Q13)

·   Respondents ranked pedestrian/cycle paths as the highest priority for funding (Q14)

·   Respondents ranked roads as the second highest priority for funding (Q14)

·   46% of respondents stated that the proposed changes would not affect the way they access Bangalow, however 17% of respondents stated that the proposed changes would cause them to no longer visit Bangalow (Q15)

 

Based on the survey and consultation feedback, it is proposed that the majority of the Bangalow community would be supportive of the parking time limits changing in line with the TPS report, however the majority would not be supportive of paid parking, unless the generated funds were earmarked for infrastructure projects in the Bangalow locality. The Bangalow Village Plan process is proposed to be the source identifier for projects that paid parking funds can be spent on. This process will be finalised prior to the first year of funds being generated from paid parking and can therefore identify the critical projects to be funded. These projects are likely to include activation of the Bangalow rail corridor, improved pedestrian and cycling routes, upgraded road and drainage infrastructure, improved public amenities, new street tree strategies and landscaping outcomes, and greater pedestrian/cycle connectivity between key residential zones and local school and recreation grounds. With at least $1M per year anticipated to be derived from pay parking in Bangalow this recurrent funding source will be instrumental in progressively transforming public spaces in the township and enhancing quality of life for Bangalow residents.

 

On this basis the following is recommend:-

 

1.  That Council endorse the implementation of the changes to the parking time limits as depicted in the proposed parking times Figure 1 being 1P throughout Byron Street and part of Station Street, with 2P in the remainder of Station Street.

 

2.  That Council endorse the introduction of a Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme, which is in line with the existing Byron Bay town centre parking scheme.

 

3.  That Pay Parking Scheme:-

 

·   applies a unilateral parking charge of $4 per hour; and

·   incorporates an annual exemptions in accordance with Council’s approved fees and charges.

 

4.  Incorporates a paid parking area as per Figure 1, which covers:

 

a)  Byron Street, from the roundabout crossing Granuaille Road to Market Street; and

b)  Station Street, excluding the all day car park to the south.

 

5.  That Council does not consider the inclusion of residents in Ballina Shire within a certain trip time length for the Pay Parking e-permit exemption.

 

6.  That Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) concurrence be sought prior to the implementation of the Bangalow Town Centre Pay Parking Scheme.

 

7.  That Council approve a budget of $75,000 to implement the paid parking scheme and revised parking time limits, from the Pay Parking Reserve.

 

8.  That Council receive a report after twelve (12) months of the Bangalow Pay Parking Scheme being in operation, to review:-

 

·   operational costs;

·   revenue;

·   effect on the Bangalow Village and locality; and

·   projects funded by the scheme.

 

9. That Council agree to dedicate all net revenue received from pay parking in Bangalow to infrastructure projects identified by the Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group and in Council’s asset management plan and that those projects be incorporated into the annual Council budgetary process.

 

 

Figure 2 – Bangalow Township Proposed Pay Parking Area

 

Subject to Council endorsement, the following actions will be required to move forward:

 

·   If adopted, notify the Local Traffic Committee at meeting on 19th September 2017 regarding Council’s resolution.

·   If adopted, seek concurrence from RMS to implement revised parking layout and pay parking scheme.

·   Advise the Bangalow Chamber and Bangalow Village Plan Guidance Group of the outcome of this report.

·   Implement revised time zones (as per Figure 1)

·   Implement paid parking scheme (as per Figure 2)

 

Statutory and Policy Compliance Implications

 

As was reported in Council report 13.16 (attached); the following information details the requirements for Council to implement a pay parking scheme. 

 

RMS guidelines contain details where Council must either comply or consider them, and specifies where RMS concurrence or approval is needed. Both guidelines are available online:

 

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/business-industry/partners-suppliers/documents/technical-manuals/payparkingv4.pdf

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/business-industry/partners-suppliers/documents/technical-manuals/permit-parking.pdf

 

The guidelines are assumed to be current despite having reference to the now repealed Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 1999 which has been replaced by the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013 which within Part 5 details parking schemes:

 

http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/subordleg+367+2013+cd+0+N

 

The RMS guidelines empowers a parking authority (i.e. Council) to establish and operate a parking scheme, be it a meter, ticket, phone or coupon system employed, noting the model discussed within this report is akin to a Meter Parking Area system based on ‘pay by plate’.  This is possible as follows.

 

At s61 within “Subdivision 1 Metered Parking Schemes” the following is stated:

 

A parking authority may set aside the whole or any part of a road in its area of operations as a metered parking area.

 

Note. Rules 207–1 and 207–2 of the Road Rules 2014 make provision for parking in metered parking areas. Clause 3 (1) defines a metered parking area and metered parking space to have the same meanings as in rule 207–1.

 

As for ‘pay by plate’ this appears confirmed at s62 Parking Meters which states:

 

(1)       The parking meter for a metered parking space must indicate:

 

….

(d)  in the case of a metered parking space for a registration metered parking area—that the registration number of the vehicle must be entered for use of the parking space.

 

Similarly, the guidelines and regulation allow Council to fix fees for parking in metered parking spaces by resolution of the Council and to charge different fees for different areas, days or times of day should they wish.  Nevertheless Council need to adhere to the RMS guidelines where they are mandatory; and where they are not they are considered good practice and recommended.

 

To date Council have worked with the RMS through the LTC as per the guidelines to establish the pay parking scheme in the Byron Bay town centre and Marine Parade.  This will need to continue if Council wish to proceed with the parking scheme described, including exemptions, noting that the Pay Parking guideline states Council as a parking authority:

 

…is not entitled to provide or to charge for parking in pay parking spaces if it fails to comply with the RMS guidelines.

 

RMS guidelines have to date been met and no objection received from the RMS.  However no approval or concurrence will be forthcoming from RMS until Council conclude and refer a completed parking study to them.  The recommendation made in this report seeks to provide staff such opportunity and avoid a continuous feedback loop between Council and RMS.   

 

As for a Resident Parking Permit scheme, it is intended this be employed with the same arrangements as the previously employed schemes for Byron Bay in residential streets for those that reside in that street (and their guests) to be exempt through provision of a resident’s scheme permit (preferably based on registration plate as well).

 

As for enforcing a Metered Parking Area (i.e. pay parking scheme) Rule 207 Road rules 2014 applies and reads as follows:

 

(6) Driver must pay relevant parking fee for ordinary metered parking area

A driver must not park in a metered parking space for an ordinary metered parking area without paying the relevant parking fee for the space for at least the minimum period of time for which parking in the space must be paid for.

 

(8) Driver must enter registration number and pay relevant parking fee for registration metered parking area
A driver must not park in a metered parking space for a registration metered parking area without:

(a)  entering the registration number of the vehicle into the parking meter for the space, and

(b)  paying the relevant parking fee for the space for at least the minimum period of time for which parking in the space must be paid for.

 

As Part (6) states, the driver must pay and while Part (8) requires the registration plate to be entered and pay the relevant fee.  In Council’s scenario of providing an exemption to “paying the relevant parking fee” a pre-registered registration plate entered at the meter would be akin to paying the fee.  However, if the registration was not entered, no payment would be made and the offence of “Park without paying meter fee” would be committed.

 

As for enforcing a Resident Parking Permit area the offence is typically aligned with parking beyond the signed time limit, which of course does not apply to those exempt.

 

Financial Implications Moving Forward

 

It is estimated that a budget of $20,000 will be required to implement the revised parking layout, consisting of new and revised signage to clearly identify revised parking time limits.  This simply allows for modifying the existing signs designating the existing time zones.

 

Subject to a detailed investigation of the existing arrangement and to implement a paid parking scheme, it is estimated that an additional $120,000 will be required.  This allows for parking signage to satisfy the RMS standard for a paid parking scheme, installation of parking meters, line marking and new signs.

 

$185,000 is estimated as the capital cost to implement the pay parking scheme if Council were to buy the meters.  However, Council has entered into a contract for the lease of the parking meters and this contract allows for the number of pay parking meters to be increased if Council decides to introduce pay parking into other areas, such as Bangalow, and this spreads the cost of the meters over a 3-5 year period.

 

The operating costs of the system including operating and enforcement costs, is expected to be $220,000 per year.  The estimated revenue outlined in the TPS report (based on $3/hr) from the meter system and enforcement is expected to be approximately $930,000 per year.  Therefore the estimated return on implementing the scheme will be approximately $710,000/pa.  This estimate does not include the revenue gained from the purchase of resident scheme annual permits or the increase in paid parking rates from $3/hour to $4/hour as per resolution 17-023 (2 February 2017).

 

As part of Council’s consideration and adoption of the Special Rate Variation, Council resolved to apply a 7.5% rate increase annually over the 4 years to assist Council in addressing its infrastructure backlog requirements.  This decision was complimented by Res 17-023 to increase paid parking rates to increase revenue.  (To meet Council’s Fit for the Future and adopted Financial Sustainability Plan Targets)

 

Based on $4/hour, the expected approximate return will be $1,020,000 and it is expected the upfront capital costs will be recouped in the first full year the scheme operates.


Report No. 6.5             Event Road Closure - Soul Street New Year's Eve and First Sun New Year's Day, Byron Bay

File No:                        I2017/1538

 

 

“Safe Summer in the Bay” 2016/2017 produced a successful New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (NYD) in Byron Bay.  Estimated crowd numbers were up (more than 10,000 estimated in Soul Street NYE), Police reported a very small number of arrests and there were no major incidents reported by emergency services.

 

The first meeting of stakeholders for the 2017/18 event was held on the 2 August 2017. The significant outcome from this meeting was advice from NSW Police that this year’s event would need to include counter-terrorist measures.  These measures are now required for all public events where more than 3,000 people are expected.

 

Counter-Terrorism

The Commonwealth Government recently released a report titled Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism. Following is an extract from the report:

 

Crowded places such as stadiums, shopping centres, pedestrian malls, and major events will continue to be attractive targets for terrorists. The current National Terrorism Threat Level in Australia is PROBABLE, as outlined on www.nationalsecurity.gov.au This reflects the advice of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) that individuals and groups continue to possess the intent and capability to conduct a terrorist attack in Australia.

 

Owners and operators of crowded places have the primary responsibility for protecting their sites, including a duty of care to take steps to protect people that work, use or visit their site from a range of foreseeable threats, including terrorism….. The approach taken to protect crowded places should be nationally consistent, proportionate and, to every extent possible, preserve the public’s use and enjoyment of these places.

 

The strategy has a number of supplementary materials including a self-assessment tool, a security audit tool, hostile vehicle mitigation guidelines, chemical weapon guidelines, active armed offender guidelines and improvised explosive device guidelines.

 

Tweed – Byron Local Area Command have indicated they are required to put into place a Counter-Terrorism Plan for any large gatherings occurring within the Shire, which includes Soul St NYE.

 

Road Barriers

The key change for traffic management for 2017 New Year’s Eve is the introduction of counter-terrorism measures for ‘hostile vehicles’. Barriers have been incorporated into the attached traffic control plans for this purpose. Some barriers are fixed (ie concrete) and others are flexible (Council have purchased several of the Modular Physical Barriers as per the attached brochure) to allow emergency and other vehicles access to the event site as required. In order to allow enough time to place the concrete barriers, the road closure has been moved forward to 6am on 31/12/17.

 

Protection against vehicle borne attack is a key focus area from NSW Police. Road barriers are required to be of sufficient capacity to prevent unauthorised access by a speeding truck. 

 

New Year’s Eve

Council last year (2016) held the fourth annual ‘Soul Street’ NYE event which required a road closure of the main street of Byron Bay, being Jonson Street, between Lawson Street through to the car park entry at Railway Park just north of Marvell Street.  The same road closure is now sought for the 2017 NYE event to be held Sunday 31 December 2017 with the closure to take effect from 6 am as noted above. The road closure would then be lifted no later than 7am the following morning (1 January 2018).

 

Other closures are shown in Figure 1, such as securing of Council owned and operated public car park (Lawson Street south car park) for participants of the event only (e.g. stall holders) and provision of an emergency vehicle access route under guidance of traffic control personnel positioned at sites 2 and 3.  Removal of parking from streets (as per dotted red line) from 6am will also occur as will traffic control personnel which include two at each of the sites (1, 2 and 3) as per previous years, but with an additional two personnel located at the roundabout at the intersection of Fletcher Street & Lawson Street.  Traffic control personnel will be rostered.

 

Figure 1 – Traffic Control Plan concept

 

 

Figure 2 provides details on the role of the traffic controllers to be positioned during the day at sites 1 and 2, noting when two personnel are at each site they will assist with control of pedestrian and vehicle movement at the roundabout at the intersection of Jonson Street & Lawson Street.

 

Figure 2 – TCP for Site 1 and Site 2

 

Figure 3 – TCP for Site 3

 

It should be noted the road closure impacts on local taxi and bus operators and interstate coach services.  As in the past, these stakeholders will be advised directly and accommodated where possible, noting this NYE the main bus/coach stop will be for taxi and smaller passenger service vehicles only while the bus/coach and larger vehicles will be provided for south of the main stop so as they avoid the turn-around south end of the road closure and can exit directly via Marvell Street.  Both south and north bound vehicles can use this temporary bus/coach stop if they wish by detouring or alternatively (as local services do) use the existing southbound bus stop opposite.

 

Figure 4 – TCP for Detour and Temporary Coach/Bus Stop

 

 

New Year’s Day

On 1 January 2016, event was held for the second time at the Cape Byron Lighthouse.  It has been a very successful event with approximately 1,000 people attending and it is proposed that the same event be held again on Monday 1 January 2018.

 

During the 2016 event, vehicles parked on both sides of Lighthouse Road leading up to Cape Byron Lighthouse and pedestrians walked in large groups along the road. To minimise the impact on traffic flow, a traffic control plan (Figure 5) was developed for Lighthouse Road for the 2017 event and proved very successful in managing community safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5 – TCP for Lighthouse Road

 

It is requested that the TCP for both the NYE & NYD events (2017/2018), which includes the temporary road closures described above in Byron Bay, to be held Sunday 31 December 2017 and Monday 1 January 2018 respectively be endorsed.

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

1.       That the Local Traffic Committee supports:

 

a.       Council's temporary traffic management initiatives for the Soul Street New Year's Eve event to be held in Byron Bay and approves the temporary road closure of Jonson Street, between Lawson Street through to the car park entry at Railway Park (north of Marvell Street), from 6am on Sunday 31 December 2017 and its removal by no later than 7am on the Monday 1 January 2018.

 

b.      Council’s temporary traffic management initiatives for the First Sun New Year’s Day event to be held in Byron Bay and approves the temporary road closure of Lighthouse Road from Brooke Road (The Pass), from 3am to 8am on Monday 1 January 2018.

 

2.       That the approval provided in Part 1 remain subject to Council endorsement of the event prior to implementation and is subject to the following requirements:

 

a.       traffic control plans are designed and implemented by those with the appropriate NSW (RMS) accreditation;

 

b.      advertising is undertaken in accordance with the Roads Act, including the publication of a map and explanatory notes in a local newspaper and on Council's website;

 

c.       the letterbox drop of properties adjacent to and prior of the Jonson Street closure and Bay Street, Marvell Street and Byron Street parking changes; and

 

d.      all parties involved in Council's NYE events hold, or least covered by, appropriate and relevant levels of insurance and public liability cover as required by Council.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        BSC NYE 2017 Bay St Carpark Closure TCP, E2017/99802 , page 7  

2        BSC NYE 2017 Bay St Carpark Closure TCP, E2017/99803 , page 7  

3        BSC NYE 2017 TMP - pages 1 to 5, E2017/99806 , page 7  

4        BSC NYE 2017 Jonson St Closure - Detour Signage TCP, E2017/99809 , page 7  

5        BSC NYE 2017 Lawson  Fletcher St TCP (Map 4), E2017/99811 , page 7  

6        BSC NYE 2017 Lighthouse Rd TCP, E2017/99813 , page 7  

7        BSC NYE 2017 Bay St Carpark Closure TCP, E2017/99814 , page 7  

8        BSC NYE 2017 protective barriers, E2017/99817 , page 7  

 

 


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Report No. 6.6             DA 10.2017.337.1 - Change of use - Chicken Processing Facility to mixed uses, including agricultural processing warehouse and recreation facility - median and signage on Ewingsdale Road at property entrance

File No:                        I2017/1542

 

SUMMARY

Council has received Development Application 10.2017.337.1 from NSPT Pty Ltd seeking approval to change the use of part of the site and existing buildings for agricultural processing industry, transport depot, recreation facility and warehouse or distribution centre.  The land was previously used as a chicken processing facility (Sunnybrand Chickens).

 

The property is located on the southern side of Ewingsdale Road, near the roundabout accessing the Cavanbah Sporting Fields development.

 

A Traffic Impact Assessment submitted in support of the Application recommends that the existing site access be altered to a left-in / left-out, with appropriate line-marking at the driveway.

 

The application was referred to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in accordance with SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 as Traffic Generating Development (Schedule 3, Column 3 – Industrial Development > 5,00m2).

 

RMS have advised Council that, while they support the conclusions of the Traffic Impact Assessment, “the proposed line marking treatment will not physically prevent right-turns outside of the peak hours.  The existing central right-turn bay and medians need to be modified to provide a physical barrier such as a half-seagull raised medial to prevent exiting right-turns”.

 

They also recommend minor works and signage at the driveway entrance.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

That the LTC review the proposed works on Ewingsdale Road at the entrance to the site and provide comments for the consideration of the Planning Team.

 

BACKGROUND

The subject site, 268 Ewingsdale Road, was previously used as a chicken farm and processing centre, from the early 1970s until 2014.  Subsequent to the closure of the chicken processing plant, a number of small businesses have been established (without authorisation) in the on-site buildings.  The uses include agricultural processing, warehousing and distribution and a gym.

 

The current development application (10.2017.337.1) seeks development approval to authorise these uses.

 

Initiatives have also commenced to have the site rezoned to IN2 Light Industrial, and a Gateway Determination (reference PP2016_Byron_007_00) was issued by the Department of Planning and Environment in February 2017.  Additional studies are being prepared in support of the rezoning, which is anticipated to be finalised in the first half of 2018.

 

The current application is therefore an interim measure, pending rezoning of the land and its redevelopment as a ‘business park’.

 

The property is located on Ewingsdale Road between the Cavanbah Sports Centre round-about (to the west) and the Ewingsdale Road/ Bayshore Drive intersection (to the east).

 


 

 

The Traffic Impact Assessment submitted in support of the application indicated peak hour traffic movements associated with the current site of 35 in the AM peak and 28 in the PM peak.  Two-way peak hour movements on Ewingsdale Road past the site were indicated to be 1,878 for the AM peak and 1,810 for the PM peak.

 

The site is accessed by a single driveway onto Ewingsdale Road, as shown below.

 

 

The section of Ewingsdale Road fronting the site has a speed limit of 60km/h, and has a single through-traffic lane in each direction.  Auxiliary lanes are provided for both the right and left turn entry movements.  Their respective lengths, including tapers, are as follows:

·    Right = 55m storage + 15m taper = 70m total

·    Left = 35m storage + 25m taper = 60m total

 

The access driveway itself has a sealed width of 5.5m at the site gates, with a corner radii of 15m.

 

The recommendations of the TIA are:

·    Ban the right turn egress movement; and

·    Mark a chevron island and shoulder on the egress, to ‘square’ traffic up to Ewingsdale Rd.

 

The development application was referred to RMS in accordance with the requirements of SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007.  The RMS provided the following comments:

1.   Roads and Maritime supports the conclusions of the revised Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) but not the interim treatment being proposed to restrict exiting right-turning traffic.

2.   It has been noted that the proposed ‘change of use’ is an interim arrangement until the site is rezoned so it can be re-developed for light industrial purposes.  At this time there are no guarantees or a time frame for the rezoning and development in order to fully consider various traffic management options.

3.   The proposed line marking treatment will not physically prevent right-turns outside of the peak hours.  The existing central right-turn bay and medians need to be modified to provide a physical barrier such as a half-seagull raised median to prevent exiting right-turns.

4.   The proposed splitter island should be raised and include an “All Traffic Left” sign.  The departure taper should be line marked as proposed in accordance AS2890 and include a treatment to discourage vehicles traversing it.

5.   Any proposed road works on Ewingsdale Road will require Roads and Maritime’s concurrence in accordance with Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.

6.   Regulatory controls need to be referred to Council’s Traffic Committee for a recommendation to Council for approval.

7.   Future development and associated changes along Ewingsdale Road will further increase delays for both right-turns in and out of the site.  This could require the access being limited to left in and out or provision of a costly solution to achieve a safe and unrestricted access.

8.   A recent development application for Stage 1 of the West Byron subdivision identified an industrial area on the adjoining land to this site.  Council may wish to consider a connection between developments to provide efficient and alternative access arrangements to Ewingsdale Road via the proposed Bayshore Drive roundabout.

 

Approval for development application 10.2017.337.1 would be conditional upon the works required by items 3 & 4 above being undertaken, in accordance with a Roads Act approval as highlighted in item 5 above.

 

The Roads Act approval would be required to be obtained prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate for the proposed development.

 

CONCEPT SPLITTER ISLAND

The figure below represents a potential concept raised splitter island design as per RMS recommendations, combined with the applicants proposed left out chevron design.  This figure helps demonstrate the expected type and scope of works required as part of any future road acts approval.  In addition, it is expected a “Left Only” sign will form part of the design.  Location of signage to be confirmed.

 

 

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

·     Budget/Financial

Unknown

 

·     Asset Management

Council will need to maintain signage and road and drainage assets within Ewingsdale Road.

 

·     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.

 

·     Consultation

The application has been referred to the RMS for comment.

 

·     Legal and Risk Management

Minimal.

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Local Traffic Committee’s comments relating to DA 10.2017.337.1 be provided to the Council Planning Team.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        Attachment 1 10.2017.337.1 Traffic Assessment, E2017/83627 , page 7  

2        Attachement 2 10.2017.337.1  NTH17_00090_02 - RMS Response - 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay - Traffic Impact Assessment, E2017/89902 , page 7  

 

 


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Development Applications

 

Report No. 7.1             DA 10.2017.510.1 - Mixed Use Development, Jonson and Browning Streets - proposed change to Ruskin Lane and potential conflicts with Byron Bypass roundabout

File No:                        I2017/1507

 

SUMMARY

Council has received a Development Application (DA 10.2017.510.1) from Mr M Scott, on behalf of JGD Developments Pty Ltd for a mixed use development comprising commercial premises, café, child care centre, shop top housing and serviced apartments.  The development is located on the south-west corner of the Jonson Street/ Browning Street intersection in Byron Bay.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

That the LTC review the proposed changes to Ruskin Lane and potential Byron Bay Bypass conflicts and provided comments for the consideration of the Planning Team.

 

BACKGROUND

Ruskin Lane

The site which is subject to development application 10.2017.510.1 is located at the corner of Jonson and Browning Streets, Byron Bay, adjacent to the proposed Byron Bypass roundabout. Ruskin Lane, which is currently a sealed two-way lane, adjoins the eastern boundary of the site.

 

Fig. 1 - Proposed Site Pre Byron Bay Bypass Roundabout

 

The application proposes to construct a mixed use development involving:

·    Two shops and a café at ground level, fronting Jonson Street;

·    A child care centre at ground level fronting Browning Street;

·    24 residential apartments in three levels above the shops and café;

·    26 serviced apartments (tourist accommodation) in three levels above the child care centre; and

·    Two basement levels of car parking containing a total of 122 car parking spaces as well as bicycle and motorcycle parking, with access off Ruskin Lane.

 

The Traffic Impact Study that accompanies the Development Application (see Attachment 1) estimates total traffic generation to be approximately 349.7 – 375.7 DVT’s and 86.54 – 89.04 PHT’s and proposes the following changes to Ruskin Lane:

·    Widen Ruskin Lane and Browning St intersection for approximately 35m from Browning Street to cater for two-way traffic and MRV manoeuvring (see Fig. 2);

·    MRV loading bay off Ruskin Lane adjacent to basement ramp;

·    The remainder of Ruskin Lane (approximately 135m) is proposed to be converted to one-way with entry only from Tennyson Street;

·    Ruskin Lane to be restricted to left in / out movements only;

·    A convex mirror installed at the Ruskin Lane / Browning St intersection to provide pedestrians with improved sight lines.

 

Fig. 2 - Works proposed at Ruskin Lane / Browning St intersection

 

West from Tennyson Intersection

North from Browning St Intersection

Fig 3 – Ruskin Lane

 

Bypass Roundabout

The development has absolute frontage onto the proposed Bypass Roundabout at the intersection of Jonson St / Browning St.  Council is in the process of acquiring the SW portion of the subject site for road widening for the roundabout.  To compensate a strip of land will be added to the subject property along Browning St (see Fig. 4).

 

The proposed development introduces challenges relating to construction timing and sequencing.  The first plan within Attachment 2 illustrates the current roundabout design that assumes the subject site remains unchanged.  The second plan illustrates the proposed ground floor and landscape design.  The third plan illustrates the extent of road and drainage works proposed in the road reserve.  Together these plans illustrate driveway access to Lots 5 and 6 and footpath alignment are redundant post construction of the development.  The third plan illustrates works across the width and length of Browning St.

 

Fig 4. – Boundary changes

 

KEY ISSUES

Ruskin Lane

1.    The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) prior to exercising its delegated functions for the Regulation of Traffic.

 

Byron Bay Bypass

2.    How to manage the sequence of construction if:

(i)    the proposed DA is constructed first , or

(ii)   the Bypass Roundabout is constructed first.

3.    How the proposed development may impact the Bypass Roundabout design.

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

·     Budget/Financial

Unknown

 

·     Asset Management

Council will need to maintain signage for Ruskin Lane and maintain road and drainage assets within both Ruskin Lane and Browning St..

 

·     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.


 

 

·     Consultation

The application has been referred to the RMS for comment.

 

·     Legal and Risk Management

The development will result in increased pedestrian and vehicular activity at the Ruskin Lane / Browning St intersection and the Bypass Roundabout.

 

 

 

 

  

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Local Traffic Committee’s comments relating to DA 10.2017.510.1 be provided to the Council Planning Team.

 

 

Attachments:

 

1        Attachment 1  Traffic Impact Study, E2017/96782 , page 7  

2        Attachment 2 - Bypass Roundabout Conflicts, E2017/97532 , page 7  

 

 


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