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AGENDA Monday 4 March 2013 at 6.15pm

1. ATTENDANCE RECORD

1.1 Present

1.2 Apologies

1.3 Not Present / Leave of Absence

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4. PRESENTATIONS

Nil

5. STAFF REPORTS REQUIRING DECISION OF COMMITTEE

5.1 Special Local Roads Program

6. STAFF REPORTS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION

6.1 Town Centre DPA

6.2 Movement Strategy Workshop

7. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Nil

8. OTHER BUSINESS

Nil

9. CLOSURE

That the minutes of the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee meeting held on 26 November 2012 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings.

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Meeting: Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee Title: Special Local Roads Program Responsible Manager: General Manager, Katrina Marton Author: Principal Planner, Matthew Romaine Type of Report: Decision Required

Recommendation That the Strategic Planning and Policy Development Committee recommend to Council that the necessary information be gathered such that Administration an application can be made under the Special Local Roads Program scheme in 2014 to fund the paving of the carriageway of Walkerville Terrace between the Smith Street roundabout and Stephen Terrace.

Purpose of Report To provide information to the Committee relating to the Special Local Roads Program. Background / Description In 2004, the Local Government Association (LGA) State Executive Committee resolved to establish a Local Government Transport Advisory Panel (LGTAP) to consider funding applications and make recommendations to the State Executive Committee on the allocation of funds under the Special Local Roads Program (SLRP). With just over of $12.3 million being allocated in the 2012/2013 SLRP, funds are obtained by Councils to resurface and treat local roads that have a strategic function in the context of the metropolitan area. Discussions with LGTAP have revealed that the treatment of any such road by virtue of the use of grant moneys would be limited to the carriageway, and would not extend to include the road reserve/footpath area. The funding program operates on the principle that individual Councils make road funding applications to their respective regional LGA or the Metropolitan Local Government Group (MLGG). Applications are to be based on regional and strategic transport polices. The regional LGA's and the MLGG in turn assess the strategic priority of each application and then forward the regional priority applications to the LGTAP for consideration and recommendation. Regional LGA's and the MLGG have now been advised that the 2013/2014 regional funding applications should be provided to LGTAP by 30 April 2013. The LGTAP is currently conducting a review of the SLRP Database. The LGATP uses the database to assess each application and provided a weighted score for the strategic value of the road. The application form for the scheme is attached to this report for information, and provides greater detail in respect of the criteria for funding. As such, it is considered that in a strategic context, Walkerville Terrace provides an example of a road that may be eligible for funding under the SLRP scheme.

Item No: 5.1 File No: 7.41.1.7 Date: 4 March 2013 Attachment: A

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More specifically, Council’s Urban Master Plan envisages that by 2015, the community and civic centre of Walkerville will be developed marking the heart of the town. Continued upgrades to Walkerville Terrace will create a well designed high quality urban spine that runs through the town from the east to the west. Further, the Master Plan states that Walkerville Terrace, Vale Street and Harris Road should be used to create a defined urban spine that links the town creating a strong east-west urban design response. This offsets the segmentation of the town that is produced by the numerous north-south arterial roads that cross Walkerville. Using consistent design responses, street furniture, paving and tree planting, the urban spine creates a high quality environment that extends the entire length of the town. In addition, the Inner Rim Structure Plan (as a tool developed by State Government in direct connection with the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide) identifies Walkerville Terrace as a precinct that should constitute a low speed pedestrian high street between Stephen Terrace and Smith Street with a quality public realm/streetscape and with links to the Walkerville Recreation Ground and the River Torrens Linear Park. The structure plan also seeks to encourage a strengthening of the streetscape and built form to mark the Stephen Terrace intersection. With these things in mind, Administration have identified an opportunity to investigate resurfacing of Walkerville Terrace. Key Issues for Consideration Through the production of a Movement Strategy for the Town of Walkerville, it is expected that pedestrianism and a ‘shared access’ environment will be a key focus for the Walkerville Terrace shopping strip. As evidenced in other main streets in metropolitan Adelaide, paving of main streets provides a clear delineation of the shopping strip, and changes the function of the road such that the private vehicle no longer dominates and dictates movement. The surface of the road would also inevitably be improved, improving the visual amenity of the precinct and repairing the inconsistent bitumen ‘patchwork’ that resulted from the pipeline works recently undertaken by SA Water. While the production of the Movement Strategy will provide a more detailed basis and rationale for this kind of project, it should be acknowledged that obtaining a scope of works and costing for the venture is a long, difficult process. It should also be noted that funding under the scheme is seldom awarded where there is no financial contribution from Council (and, if the Committee and Council resolve to proceed to make an application, Council must consider whether an amount would be allocated for the project in forthcoming capital works budgets). As such, it is recommended that the Committee recommends to Council that the matter be investigated over the next 12 months such that a comprehensive application may be made for funding under the SLRP scheme in 2014.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT ADVISORY PANEL

STANDARD FUNDING APPLICATION SPECIAL LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM – 2013-14

(Please complete this form using the GUIDELINES attached and also available

at www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/lgtap)

1. PROJECT SUMMARY (please complete all details in this box)

Regional LGA

Council Name

Road Name

Timeframe

2013-14 Application

Project Total

Estimated Cost ($)

Length of Road (Km)

% Gap Closed (Refer to Section 4 of Guidelines)

N/A

Amount Sought ($)

Council Contribution ($)

2(a). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

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2(b). PROJECT SUITABILITY CHECKLIST FOR LGTAP CONSIDERATION

1. If not covered in section 2(a) on the previous page, please outline justification and objectives of the project, including a description of the functions of the road and any existing problems.

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2. A map showing the location of the project has been included.

Yes / No

3. If not considered in section 2(a) on the previous page, please describe the nature and extent of the project, highlighting the principal aspects and ensure that the application is submitted under one of the ‘fit for purpose’ categories of freight, tourism or community access.

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4. Points at which the proposal interlinks with other regional, State or Federal plans or policies.

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5. Has the proposal been developed in concert with other Councils or other bodies and a Council contribution promised?

Yes / No

6. Is this an ongoing SLRP project? If so, please indicate when the project was previously funded under the SLRP and the status of that project.

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Declaration:

1. This project has been identified as a priority within a Regional Transport Plan or Strategy and Council acknowledges that by signing below it agrees to make a financial contribution to this project.

2. The project cost estimate shown on Page 1 of this application has been prepared in accordance with the principles contained within Australian Accounting Standard AASB116 and is based upon an approved preliminary design for the proposed works.

3. An Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan is in place which is based on affordable service levels and Council is committed, consistent with its Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan, to carry out maintenance, renewal and refurbishment of assets when appropriate to minimise whole-of-life costs.

4. Council’s Long Term Financial Plan clearly demonstrates that operating revenue in each year of the Plan at least matches operating expenses (including depreciation costs).

Signed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . /. . . . . / . . . . . . . Signature of Chief Executive Officer or Authorised Delegate

Print Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PURPOSE/CATEGORY AND TRAFFIC FACTORS (Refer to Section 1 of Guidelines)

3(a). PURPOSE/CATEGORY (Please circle one or more regionally significant purposes for the road, as defined in the latest approved Regional Transport Plan/Strategy)

Primary Purpose: Freight Tourism Community Access

Secondary Purpose 1: (if applicable) Freight Tourism Community Access

Secondary Purpose 2: (if applicable) Freight Tourism Community Access

(Please circle Yes or No for category of PRIMARY purpose chosen above)

Freight Tourism

Commercial Yes No 4 Wheel Drive Yes No

B-Double Yes No General Passenger Yes No

Road Train Yes No Commercial/Bus Yes No

Overmass/Overdimension Yes No Bicycle Route Yes No

Community Access

General Passenger Yes No

Commercial/Bus Yes No

Bicycle Route Yes No

(Please circle where applicable)

Built Environment Built Up Non Built Up

Surface Type Surfaced Not Surfaced (Note – Proposed surface type, not existing)

3 (b). TRAFFIC FACTORS (Please complete details for each box)

Traffic Volume (aadt) Heavy Vehicle Loading (esa)

Presence of Parking/Cyclists Yes No Legislated Speed Environment Km/hr

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“FIT FOR PURPOSE” STANDARDS (Refer to Section 2 of Guidelines)

4. STANDARDS (Please complete details for each box)

Current

Proposed after project completion

Speed Environment

Design Speed (km/hr) – Non Built Up Only

Avg Flow Speed (km/hr) – Built Up Surfaced Only

Avg Flow (Peak) (km/hr) – Built Up Surfaced Only

Dimensions

Carriageway Width (General) (m)

Carriageway Width (Bridges/Culverts) (m)

Lane Width (m)

Shoulder Width (m) – Non Built Up Only

Minimum Height Clearance (m)

Geometry

Minimum Horizontal Curve Radius (m)

Maximum Vertical Grade (%)

Minimum Intersection Turning Radius (m) – if applicable

Roundabout Lane Width (m) – if applicable

Roundabout Radius (m) – if applicable

Strength/Durability

Pavement/Sheeting Thickness (mm)

Road Quality (Category A, B, C, D) – Unsurfaced Only

Bridge/Culvert Mass Limit (tonnes)

Surface Roughness (counts/km) – Surfaced Only

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INFLUENCING FACTORS (Refer to Section 5 of Guidelines)

5(a) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Does the road offer one or more regionally significant secondary purposes in addition to the

primary purpose? (Refer Question 3(a) – Provide justification by reference to latest approved Regional Transport Plan / Strategy).

1. Secondary Purpose 1 Freight / Tourism / Community Access

2. Secondary Purpose 2 Freight / Tourism / Community Access

5(b) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Regional Significance (Please circle Yes or No)

1. Community Significance – Identified in Council’s latest Infrastructure Plan / Road Hierarchy as significant Yes No

2. Regional Significance – Identified in the Regional Transport Plan / Strategy as significant Yes No

3. State Significance – Identified in “Future Directions – Optimising Our Transport Corridors”, DPTI, August 2012 as significant

Yes No

5(c) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Economic (Please circle Yes or No) (Note – All Yes answers are to be justified with appropriately referenced supporting information)

1. Reduce delays and operating costs for heavy vehicles Yes No

2. Provide direct access to major industrial developments etc Yes No

3. Facilitate a higher classification of freight movements Yes No

4a. Facilitate intermodal transport operations – Rail Yes No

4b. Facilitate intermodal transport operations – Sea Yes No

4c. Facilitate intermodal transport operations – Air Yes No

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5(c) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Economic (Please circle Yes or No) - continued

5. Assist export of products by improving quality and reducing impacts of dust etc Yes No

6. Provide direct access to new industrial precincts Yes No

7. Benefit regional employment and sustain communities Yes No

8. Assist attraction of economic investment to region Yes No

9. Reduce the road maintenance effort Yes No

5(d) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Access (Please circle Yes or No) (Note – All Yes answers are to be justified with appropriately referenced supporting information)

1. Reduce traffic congestion Yes No

2. Link areas of particular land uses to strategic routes Yes No

3. Provide a higher standard alternative route Yes No

4. Complement the existing arterial road network Yes No

5. Provide improved access to key population centres Yes No

6. Ensure communities are not isolated by flooding Yes No

7. Act as collector road for local traffic and heavy traffic Yes No

8. Provide all weather access Yes No

9a. Provide access to other types of transport - Bus Yes No

9b. Provide access to other types of transport – Rail Yes No

9c. Provide access to other types of transport – Air Yes No

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5(e) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Safety (Please circle Yes or No) (Note – All Yes answers are to be justified with appropriately referenced

supporting information)

1. Reduce conflicts between tourist freight and commuter traffic Yes No

2. Contribute to safer travel and reduce accidents Yes No

3. Provide safe overtaking opportunities and reduce frustration and fatigue Yes No

4. Reduce exposure to travel risk Yes No

5. Provide access for school buses Yes No

6. Provide access for emergency services Yes No

7. Remove traffic from city/town areas Yes No

8. Reduce road roughness and potential dust hazards Yes No

9. Reduce the impact of roadside hazards Yes No

5(f) INFLUENCING FACTORS – Environmental (Please circle Yes or No) (Note – All Yes answers are to be justified with appropriately referenced supporting information)

1a. Reduce environmental pollution – air Yes No

1b. Reduce environmental pollution – noise Yes No

1c. Reduce environmental pollution – water Yes No

2. Minimise impact of heavy vehicles on local community Yes No

3. Reduce reliance on road transport and encourage other forms of transport Yes No

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Meeting: Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee Title: Town Centre DPA Responsible Manager: General Manager, Katrina Marton Author: Principal Planner, Matthew Romaine Type of Report: Information Only

Recommendation That the Strategic Planning and Policy Development Committee note and receive this report providing an update and information relating to a future Development Plan Amendment relating to the Walkerville Town Centre.

Purpose of Report To provide an update and information pertaining to a future Development Plan Amendment relating to the Town Centre. Discussion Given recent developments within the Town Centre, and further to several opportunities for activiation of the Town Centre cited in Walkerville’s Urban Master Plan, Council’s most recent Strategic Directions Report (SDR) identifies that the Development Plan policy that relates to the Walkerville Town Centre is a high priority for review. More specifically, and with reference to several strategic planning documents that relate to the Town of Walkerville, the SDR states that Council will investigate opportunities for the following in relation to the Town Centre in the 2013/14 financial year:

• A review of planning policy to include information from the latest version of the Better Development Plan policy modules;

• A review of the zone to align with strategic plan/urban master plan and revision of concept

plans – neighbourhood centre zone;

• Potential for rezoning of residential properties with a frontage to Alfred Street, and creating a new precinct that promotes an area that links existing Business Core Policy area 2 with Walkerville Oval. This new precinct will effectively (and for the most part) make the existing residential fringe policy area 3 redundant. Furthermore, there are several contributory items within this area that together make up part of the Historic conservation area. These provisions are proposed to be relaxed and amended to include policy that promotes mixed use infill development and a mix of commercial and residential uses at the interface with Walkerville Oval;


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• A review of the use and zoning of the YMCA and Council works depot sites to investigate opportunities to encourage highest and best use. This may be achieved by creating a precinct for this site with precinct specific Development plan policies;

• Reviewing the existing non-complying criteria in respect of the Business Core Policy Area 2,

and consider potential for enlisting non-active land uses as being non-complying other than where located behind or above existing ground level buildings that accommodate a direct frontage to Walkerville Terrace;

• Revising the objectives and desired character statement for Business Core Policy Area 2,

including removing references to a Town square. In addition, the development of a more comprehensive and realistic concept map in line with the concept maps included in Council’s urban master plan would also be envisaged. These concept maps generally include indicative suitable locations for public parking areas, and areas that may be appropriate for retail expansion;

• A review of the extent of the Walkerville Oval Policy Area 4, and investigate and review the

desired character statement in respect of possibilities for the construction of new commercial buildings/enterprise in the area with a focus on the facilitation of the construction of a new sporting hub facility that would consolidate the existing leisure facilities. The sporting hub concept has been identified as an item of sporting and recreation infrastructure that may be required in order to cater for the increased population projections for the Eastern region generally. Council is currently seeking a full cost and methodology for the following works which will inform the statement of intent for this component of the DPA:

o A sporting facility audit/future facility needs plan; o A feasibility study for the rationalisation of facilities and the establishment of an

active multipurpose recreation and sporting hub; o A master plan for the construction of the multipurpose recreation and sporting hub; o Construction/development of pedestrian and cyclist trails; and o Construction of a community use playground/fitness trail;

• An investigation of opportunities to include Mary Harris Reserve and the new open space

area adjacent the former DTEI building in the Walkerville Oval Policy Area 4 within the neighbourhood centre. This component of the DPA will investigate the best use and function of Mary Harris Reserve, with a view to ensuring that it forms a ‘gateway to the Linear Park.

Pursuant to Regulation 9 (e) of the Development Regulations (2008), a Statement of Intent with respect to a proposed Development Plan Amendment must include an identification of any objectives or principles under section 24(1)(da)(ii) of the Act that are relevant in the circumstances (being a situation where a module within the planning policy library are applicable). In addition, a statement is also required confirming that the latest version of any such objectives or principles (within the policy library) will be used, and a statement that additional policies will be clearly identified and justified. It has been identified that the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure have developed a planning policy template within the planning policy library that relates specifically to what is referred to as an ‘Urban Core Zone’. The template also contains policy that pertains to a ‘Main Street’ policy area within the Urban Core Zone. This policy template is attached to this report for the information of the Committee.

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South Australian Planning Policy Library Version 6 Zone Section Urban Core Zone

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Urban Core Zone

Refer to the Map Reference Tables for a list of the maps that relate to this zone. Conversion note: This zone is likely to be supported by one or two concept plans. The first shows the general layout of the zone (including core, main street and transition areas, open space, transport stops etc) and the second will show building heights and envisaged net residential site densities).

OBJECTIVES

1 A mixed use zone accommodating a mix of employment generating land uses and medium to high density residential development in close proximity to a high frequency public transport corridor.

2 Development within a mixed use environment that is compatible with surrounding development and which does not unreasonably compromise the amenity of the zone or any adjoining residential zone.

3 Smaller dwellings, including innovative housing designs, located close to local services and public transport stops.

4 Mixed use development integrated with a high quality public realm that promotes walking, cycling, public transport patronage and positive social interaction.

5 A zone that provides a spatial separation, or transitions down, in scale and intensity to adjacent lower density residential zones.

6 Development that contributes to the desired character of the zone.

DESIRED CHARACTER

Example (Conversion note: this is an example character statement, it may need to be amended to suit local circumstances)

This zone supports housing at medium and high densities and a range of dwelling types which are conveniently located in proximity to high frequency public transport services, recreation, commercial, shop, office and other mixed use activities. Development within this zone will result in significant employment generating activity closely aligned to nearby public transport infrastructure and services. Medium and high density housing, primarily in the form of row dwellings, residential flat buildings and mixed use buildings, will be developed in the zone. Overall, the zone is intended to achieve an average net residential site density of X (Conversion note: select between 150 and 200) dwellings per hectare. Due to the scale and intensity of development, the zone will focus around a Core Area with a Transition Area adjoining neighbouring zones(Conversion note: choose which area applies to the zone) as identified on Concept Plan Map XX/XX (insert reference). The Core Area will provide the greatest intensity of land use and activity in the zone with a mix of residential, commercial and employment generating activities (at a local or neighbourhood scale) integrated with adjacent public transit stop(s) .(Conversion note: select only if a Policy Area is identified)Located within the Core Area is the Main Street Policy Area, which will provide the primary focus for convenience shopping, including supermarkets, and cultural and community services in the zone.

Development adjacent to a fixed transit stop will be mixed both vertically and horizontally, with non-residential uses encouraged on the ground floor to create visual interest and invite personal interaction on street frontages. The exterior storage or display of goods will not compromise pedestrian movement.

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Neighbourhood scale retail activity is envisaged within the Core Areas of the zone, containing in the order of X (Conversion note: insert floor space) square metres (Conversion note: value may range between 3,000 and 5,500 depending on scale of the area)of retail floor space in addition to other business and community facilities. Student and aged accommodation, serviced apartments and affordable housing are also strongly encouraged in the Core Area to assist in delivering an overall mix of residential activity in this area. The Transition Area will provide a buffer between the Core Area and adjacent residential areas/zones with development taking the form of high quality medium density housing where the combination of four storey townhouses/terraces/mews and residential flat buildings will provide a range of housing for a diverse community. There will be some provision for mixed use buildings, where it does not negatively impact on the predominant residential character of the area. Retail floor space (in the order of X (Conversion note: value may range between 500 and 1000)square metres) will be located within the Transition Area to provide community focus points. Development in the zone will achieve high quality urban design. Buildings will contribute to the provision of a coherent public realm by shaping the street space and, in particular, the physical and functional character of development fronting the key arterial road or public transport corridor. As development intensifies, overlooking, overshadowing and noise impacts will be moderated through good design and noise attenuation techniques. Impacts on adjoining zones will also be addressed through appropriate building envelopes, transition of building heights, design and location of windows and balconies, and use of landscaping. Buildings will also be designed to maximise solar access within the development site. Development will contribute positively to the quality of the public realm by articulating buildings with canopies, modelled façades and balconies that make use of light and shade, and by providing architectural detail. Solid material will be balanced with glazed areas, and plant and service equipment will be enclosed and out of view from the street and neighbouring sites. A proportion of the public open space will be sited away from the transit corridor to ensure that residents and workers have a quiet tranquil outdoor place to relax in. Where appropriate, the range of setbacks provided in the zone to accommodate development fronting a primary and/or secondary road frontage will be critical in softening the continuous edge of new built form and provide a higher amenity streetscape and pedestrian environment which is shaded by street trees and other forms of mature vegetation. Where appropriate, landscaping features including public art will be used in communal open space or public promenades to punctuate and identify spaces that may assist in establishing a sense of place within the zone for the enjoyment and benefit of users. Wide footpaths with associated landscaping will be provided throughout the zone to encourage the development of active land uses at street level along key thoroughfares. Landscaping features, including public art, will be used to create high amenity spaces that establish a sense of place within the zone and promote community cohesion. Cycling routes and pedestrian pathways, and high amenity public open space will create an attractive living environment. Public open space will include a range of forms and sizes including small pocket parks and formal plazas. Spaces will be designed as safe and attractive places for a range of community activities as well as water management. A proportion of the public open space will be sited away from the transit corridor to ensure that residents and workers have a quiet tranquil outdoor place to relax in. On-site parking areas will be consolidated, shared and, where possible, not visible from the street or public spaces. Water Sensitive Urban Design systems, including the harvest, treatment, storage and reuse of storm water, will be integrated throughout the area at the neighbourhood, street, site and building level. Harvested storm water will improve the aesthetic and functional value of open spaces, including public access ways and greenways.

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(Conversion note: refer to the Guide to Desired Character Statements for advice on preparing Desired Character Statements. This zone requires the use of a Desired Character Statement to provide detail of the form and style of buildings and spaces between buildings as well as information about how the building should interact with the public realm. Include information about negative impacts on adjacent zones at the interface.)

PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Land Use 1 The following types of development, or combination thereof, are envisaged in the zone:

▪ affordable housing ▪ aged persons accommodation ▪ community centre ▪ consulting room ▪ dwelling ▪ educational establishment ▪ licensed premises ▪ nursing home ▪ office ▪ pre-school ▪ residential flat building ▪ retirement village ▪ shop or group of shops ▪ supported accommodation.

2 (Conversion note: select only if there is a Core Area identified)The following additional types of

development, or combination thereof, are envisaged within the Core Area of the zone, identified on Concept Plan Map XX/XX:

▪ hotel ▪ indoor recreation centre ▪ (Conversion note: optional policy)light industry ▪ place of worship ▪ tourist accommodation.

3 Development listed as non-complying is generally inappropriate.

4 Core Areas, Transition Areas and other identified features should be developed in accordance with the relevant Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX (Insert references).

5 Core Areas should be developed to include a range of land uses that are high pedestrian generators, directly promote public transport use and provide opportunities for multi-purpose trips.

6 (Conversion note: optional policy) Light industrial and commercial development (including high technology and research based activity) should be located in Core Areas and be compatible with adjoining uses.

7 Core Areas should incorporate integrated public open spaces, sport and recreation facilities, and community areas that act as social hubs for communal activity.

8 (Conversion note: core policy except for City of Adelaide Development Plan) Except in Core Areas where a higher intensity of development is envisaged, non-residential development should comprise uses that:

(a) are of local or neighbourhood scale

(b) encourage walking to local shopping, community services and other activities

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(c) do not detrimentally impact on the amenity of nearby residents.

9 (Conversion note: delete reference to the Main Street Policy Area X in this policy where it is not identified in the zone) Except in the Main Street Policy Area where there is no maximum floor area, a shop or groups of shops should have the following maximum gross leasable areas(Conversion note: Neighbourhood scale retail activity is anticipated in the zone. This floor area can be varied upward based on strategic retail analysis that demonstrates a different figure is appropriate):

Designated area Shop or groups of shops (square metres)

Core Area X (Conversion note: choose 3,000 or 5,500)

Transition Area X (Conversion note: choose 500 or 1,000)

Areas not designated as one of the above

X (Conversion note: choose 500 or 1,000)

(Conversion note: this policy is optional and would not be relevant in a District or Regional Activity Centre setting where a higher intensity of development is envisaged).

Form and Character 10 Development should be consistent with the desired character for the zone.

11 Residential development (other than residential development in mixed use buildings), should achieve a minimum net residential site density in accordance with Concept Plan Map XX/XX.

Conversion note: the minimum net residential site density should be set at a figure that ensures the achievement of strategic targets that are established in structure plans – refer to Technical Information Sheets for advice. As a starting point the following minimums should be considered, however, higher minimums are encouraged choose a number from the range:

Designated area Minimum net residential site density Core Area 150-200 dwellings per hectare net (High density)

Transition Area 70-150 dwellings per hectare net (High density)

Any area not designated by the above 70-150 dwellings per hectare net (High density)

OR (Conversion note: express density either in the table or on a Concept Plan)

11 Residential development (other than residential development in mixed use buildings), should achieve a minimum net residential site density in accordance with the following, except where shown on Concept Plan Map XX/XX:

Designated area Minimum net residential site density

Core Area X (Conversion note: select a number between 150 and 200) dwellings per hectare net

Transition Area X (Conversion note: select a number between 70 and 150) dwellings per hectare net

Any area not designated by the above X (Conversion note: select a number between 70 and 150) dwellings per hectare net

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Designated area Minimum net residential site density

12 Residential development in a mixed use building should achieve a minimum net residential site density

of 60 dwellings per hectare.

13 (Conversion note: core policy except for City of Adelaide Development Plan) In Transition Areas, development should provide a built form that provides the transition between an intense core of development and neighbouring lower intensity development.

Design and Appearance 14 In Core Areas:

(a) the ground and first floors of buildings should be built to dimensions including a minimum ceiling height of 4.5 metres to allow for adaptation to a range of land uses including shops, office and residential without the need for significant change to the building

(b) a minimum of 50 per cent of the ground floor primary frontage of buildings should be visually permeable, transparent or clear glazed to promote active street frontages and maximise passive surveillance.

15 Except in Core Areas, development of three or more storeys in height should ensure that:

(a) north-facing windows to habitable rooms of existing dwelling(s) on the same allotment, and on adjacent allotments, receive at least 3 hours of direct sunlight over a portion of their surface between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm on 21 June

(b) ground level open space of existing buildings receives direct sunlight for a minimum of 2 hours between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm on 21 June to at least the smaller of the following:

(i) half of the existing ground level open space

(ii) 35 square metres of the existing ground level open space (with at least one of the area’s dimensions measuring 2.5 metres).

16 Buildings should address public open space and defined pedestrian and cycle routes as illustrated in Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX (insert references).

17 Masonry fences should be no more than 1.2 metres in height to maintain sight lines between buildings and the street and to improve safety through passive surveillance.

18 Buildings should predominantly provide vehicle access via a side street or rear lane access way.

19 Side streets and rear lane access ways should be designed to:

(a) provide space between buildings that reduces building mass and creates a more interesting public realm

(b) achieve active frontages at a lower intensity than the primary street frontage.

Building Envelope Building Height

20 Except where airport building height restrictions prevail, building heights (excluding any rooftop located mechanical plant or equipment) should be consistent with the following parameters:

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Designated area Minimum building height Maximum building height

Core Area 4 storeys 10 storeys and up to 40.5 metres On key landmark sites identified on Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX (insert references), 15 storeys and up to 60.5 metres (Conversion note: choose relevant height over 4 storeys. If several areas are covered in a plan with different building heights, refer to the relevant Concept Plan)

Transition Area 2 storeys 4 storeys and up to 16.5 metres (Conversion note: may select a higher value)

Any area not designated by the above

2 storeys 4 storeys and up to 16.5 metres (Conversion note: choose relevant height over 2 storeys. If several areas are covered in a plan with different building heights, refer to the relevant Concept Plan)

OR

20 Building heights (excluding any rooftop mechanical plant or equipment) should be in accordance with Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX (insert references).

(Conversion note: Express heights on a Concept Plan along with the corresponding height in metres. Be mindful of airport building height restrictions when allocating height limits on a Concept Plan

Use the urban design methodology to work out the maximum building height requirements and identify landmark sites where heights may be varied. Minimum heights need to be 2 storeys in Transition Areas or 4 storeys or greater in the remainder of zone and the maximum height in metres should be at least the figure corresponding to the number of storeys as detailed below.

Number of storeys Corresponding building height

2 storeys 8.5m

3 storeys 12.5m

4 storeys 16.5m

5 storeys 20.5m

6 storeys 24.5m

7 storeys 28.5m

8 storeys 32.5m

9 storeys 36.5m

10 storeys 40.5m

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Setbacks from the Primary Road Frontage

21 (Conversion note: delete reference to the Main Street Policy Area in this policy where it is not identified in the zone) Buildings (excluding verandas, porticos and the like) should be set back from the primary road frontage in accordance with the following parameters: (Conversion note: insert the relevant setback parameters for each area the zone will apply to. If the same setbacks are proposed for several locations group them together as the template allows below.)

Designated area Minimum setback from the primary road frontage

Main Street Policy Area X No minimum

OR

50 per cent (Conversion note: select any percentage) of the building should be setback 0 metres

Core Area (except where the Main Street Policy Area X applies)

No minimum

Transition Area X metres (Optional variable: select between 2 and 4 metres), or as defined on the relevant Concept Plan

Any area not designated by the above X metres (Optional variable: select between 2 and 4 metres), or as defined on the relevant Concept Plan

Setbacks from side boundaries

22 (Conversion note: delete reference to the Main Street Policy Area in this policy where it is not identified in the zone) Buildings (excluding verandas, porticos and the like) should be set back from side boundaries in accordance with the following parameters:

Designated area Minimum setback from side boundaries

Main Street Policy Area X No minimum

Core Area (except where the Main Street Policy Area X applies)

No minimum

Transition Area X metres (Optional variable: select ‘No minimum’ or a figure between 0.9 and 3 metres)

Any area not designated by the above X metres (Optional variable: select ‘No minimum’ or a figure between 0.9 and 3 metres)

Other Setbacks

23 (Conversion note: delete reference to the Main Street Policy Area in this policy where it is not identified in the zone) Buildings (excluding verandas, porticos and the like) should be set back in accordance with the following parameters:

Setback parameter Value

Minimum setback from secondary road frontage X metres (Optional variable: select ‘No minimum’ or a figure between 0.9 and 3 metres) where located within the Main Street Policy Area X 0.9 metres (Conversion note: delete following words if there is no Main Street Policy Area X) outside of the

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Setback parameter Value

Main Street Policy Area X

Minimum setback from a rear access way No minimum where the access way is 6.5 metres or more OR Where the access way is less than 6.5 metres in width, the distance equal to the additional width required to make the access way 6.5 metres or more, to provide adequate manoeuvrability for vehicles

Minimum setback from the rear allotment boundary X (Conversion note: select between 0 and 6 metres) metres where the subject land directly abuts an allotment of a different zone X (Conversion note: select between 0 and 5 metres) metres in all other cases, except where development abuts the wall of an existing or simultaneously constructed building on the adjoining land

Incentives 24 Where a minimum of 3 hours sunlight access on 21 June to habitable rooms and open space of

dwellings in adjoining zones can be maintained, the following incentives apply to development: (Conversion note: a minimum of three incentives should be applied within the zone and additional incentives may be included)

Form of development Additional building height above maximum allowed height in the zone

Car parking reduction (rounded to the nearest whole number)

Amalgamation of 2 or more allotments to create a minimum allotment size of 2000 square metres and the provision of side or rear vehicle access

1 storey 10 per cent except on land shown on Overlay Map(s) - Strategic Transport Routes

Development which includes more than 15 per cent of dwellings as affordable housing

1 storey 30 per cent

Site of development located within 200 metres of a fixed public transport stop

30 per cent

The development includes undercroft parking with access from a road located to the side or rear of the site

1 storey 10 per cent

A building including non-residential development on the ground floor (or first two floors) with residential development on the floors above

1 storey 10 per cent except on land shown on Overlay Map(s) - Strategic Transport Routes

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Form of development Additional building height above maximum allowed height in the zone

Car parking reduction (rounded to the nearest whole number)

A building including a child care facility

1 storey

A building including a rooftop garden that occupies a minimum 25 per cent of the building footprint area

1 storey

Sympathetic redevelopment of a local or State heritage place that retains the item and its appearance to the street

30 per cent

Maximum accumulated allowance

For buildings 5 storeys or less - 1 storey (and less than 4) metres additional building height For buildings of 6 storeys or more - 2 storeys (and less than 8 metres) additional building height

30 per cent

Land Division 25 (Conversion note: optional policy) Streets that provide rear access for vehicles should be created in

accordance with Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX (insert references).

26 A traditional street grid pattern should be reinforced in any comprehensive development of areas for mixed use activity to maintain clear sightlines and ensure maximum connectivity.

27 Wherever practicable, land division and site amalgamation should:

(a) create allotments that vary in size and are suitable for a variety of residential and commercial uses

(b) improve the level of integration associated with the design and layout of buildings, vehicle parking areas, access points and landscaping treatments.

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Refer to the Map Reference Tables for a list of the maps that relate to this policy area. (Conversion note: This policy area should correspond with the Core Area defined on the relevant Concept Plan Map(s) XX/XX.

OBJECTIVES

1 An entertainment, shopping and commercial main street supported by medium and high density residential development.

2 Development that is largely consistent in height and width, and frames the street at ground and first floor level.

3 An interesting and varied skyline as viewed from the street and afar, provided by modulation in roof forms and the use of parapets.

4 A visually interesting streetscape with buildings having a high level of fenestration and detail, and balconies oriented towards the street.

5 An intimate public realm with active streets created by buildings designed with frequently repeated frontage form and narrow tenancy footprints.

6 Development that contributes to the desired character of the policy area.

DESIRED CHARACTER

Example (Conversion note: this is an example character statement, it may need to be amended to suit local circumstances)

This policy area will encourage the development of a destination that attracts people to its combination of and variety of land uses. Ground floor uses will be non-residential and uses that locally attract people to the location such as shops, offices and consulting rooms. The appearance of a fine grain subdivision pattern, where allotments are narrow but deep, will be maintained to encourage development that is varied in façade and also fine grained. Neighbourhood to district scale retail activity is envisaged within the Main Street Policy Area X of the zone, containing in the order of X (Conversion note: Insert floor space) square metres (Conversion note: no maximum value has been set although the value established will be dependent on scale of the area) of retail floor space in addition to other business and community facilities. Heritage buildings will be adapted, maintaining their heritage qualities with development encouraged to the rear and behind the front façades. Buildings adjacent to heritage buildings will be sympathetic to the heritage nature in their design. Buildings will provide visual interest to the pedestrian, contain frequent pedestrian entries and clear windows to the street. Buildings will establish a width, rhythm and pattern of façades that support a variety of tenancies with narrow footprints, while building height will increase. Buildings will be built with zero set back from the main street, with the occasional section of building set back to create outdoor dining areas, visually interesting building entrances and intimate but active spaces. The footpath will be sheltered with verandas, shelters and the like to enhance the pedestrian experience. Safe, landscaped pedestrian walkways between buildings will encourage permeability to neighbouring streets and enhance the sense of place and identity of the policy area. Vehicle access will be grouped, where possible, and from the rear of buildings, with the development of lanes for this purpose encouraged.

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On the footpath and at the front façade of developments, landscaping will be small scale or vertical, such as through the use of creepers and greenwalls and in planter boxes on the footpath. Street trees will be provided between parking spaces on the street. (Conversion note: refer to the Guide to Desired Character Statements for advice on preparing Desired Character Statements. This policy area requires the use of a Desired Character Statement to provide detail of the form and style of buildings and spaces between buildings as well as information about how the building should interact with the public realm.

PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Land Use 1 Development on the ground floor of buildings should be non-residential.

(Conversion note: this PDC is optional, if a main street is established, with non-residential land uses already located on the ground floor, the policy should be applied, where a main street is being encouraged or there is no economic trend for non-residential development on the ground floor consider if the policy would sterilise the area).

2 There is no maximum floor area for shops or groups of shops in the policy area.(Conversion note: Neighbourhood to District scale retail activity is anticipated in this policy area.)

Form and Character 3 Development should be consistent with the desired character for the policy area.

4 Pedestrian shelter and shade should be provided over footpaths through the use of structures such as awnings, canopies and verandas.

5 The ground level street frontages of buildings should contribute to the appearance and retail function of the area by providing at least 5 metres or 60 per cent of the street frontage (whichever is greater) as an entry/ foyer or display window to a shop (including a café or restaurant) or other community or commercial use which provides pedestrian interest and activation. (Conversion note: area of building containing entry or display window may be altered based on desired character and suitable investigations.)

6 (Conversion note: Optional policy)The finished floor level of the ground floor of buildings should be level with the footpath.

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PROCEDURAL MATTERS

Complying Development Complying developments are prescribed in Schedule 4 of the Development Regulations 2008. In addition, the following forms of development are designated as complying subject to the conditions contained in Table X/X – Conditions for Complying Development and Table X/X – Off-street Vehicle Parking Requirements:

(a) change in the use of land, from residential to office on the ground or first floor of a building

(b) change in the use of land, from residential to shop less than 250 square metres on the ground floor of a building.

(Conversion notes:

pursuant to section 35(1a) of the Development Act 1993, development subject to a referral (per section 37 or 37A of the Act) cannot be listed as complying

dwellings cannot be listed as complying where they are located within high, medium or general bushfire risk areas as shown on Bushfire Protection Area maps or Bushfire Prone Areas in Development Plan).

Non-complying Development Development (including building work, a change in the use of land or division of an allotment) involving any of the following is non-complying: (Conversion note:

consider whether alterations or additions to existing non-complying development are appropriate exceptions

when making local additions, terminology should be consistent with the South Australian Planning Policy Library Terminology List).

Form of development Exceptions

Fuel depot

General industry

Public service depot

Road transport terminal

Service trade premises

Special industry

Store

Transport depot

Warehouse

Waste reception, storage, treatment or disposal

Public Notification Categories of public notification are prescribed in Schedule 9 of the Development Regulations 2008. In addition, the following forms of development, or any combination of (except where the development is classified as non-complying), are designated:

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Aged persons accommodation

All forms of development that are ancillary and in association with residential development

Consulting room

Dwelling

Educational establishment

Hotel located where located within the Main Street Policy Area X(Conversion note: optional policy - where a Main Street Policy Area X is applied to the zone)

Indoor recreation facility

Nursing home

Office

Pre-school

Primary school

Residential flat buildings

Retirement village

(Conversion note: optional policy - where a Main Street Policy Area is applied to the zone)Shop or group of shops where located:

(a) within the Main Street Policy Area X

(b) outside of the Main Street Policy Area X, with a gross leasable area of 500 square metres or less (Conversion note: this figure may be increased.)

Supported accommodation

Tourist accommodation

All forms of development not listed as Category 1

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Meeting: Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee Title: Movement Strategy Workshop Responsible Manager: General Manager, Katrina Marton Author: Principal Planner, Matthew Romaine Type of Report: Information Only

Recommendation That the Strategic Planning and Policy Development Committee receive and note this report.

Purpose of Report To provide a background and context for a workshop to be held in connection with the production of a Movement Strategy for the Town of Walkerville. Discussion Further to a project plan presented to the Strategic Planning and Policy Development Committee (SPDPC) in 2013, and following the completion of Council’s Strategic Directions Report, work has now commenced in respect of the development of a Movement Strategy for the Town of Walkerville. To recap, the primary objective for the project is to:

“Provide guidelines for the management and design of vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist networks throughout the Council area”.

The secondary objectives are to:

Ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists at risk due to high traffic volumes and speeds, combined with a lack of intermediate crossing points and a lack of consistent cycle lanes;

Increase opportunities for short term parking throughout the Township, and particularly where they might service local schools and the retail shopping strip in the Town Centre;

Reduce congestion at key ‘hot-spots’ throughout the Town, particularly where there are schools and hence large numbers of children walking on footpaths and crossing roads;

Improving connections between road networks and open space for cyclists and pedestrians; Improving connections between the entire Council area, the Town Centre, and open space

(with particular reference to the Linear Park and Walkerville Oval); Promote small scale projects that support safer, greener and more active travel choices; Overcome the segmentation of the Township resulting from the location of arterial roads and

encourage local residents to use Walkerville as their hometown; and


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Promote a new focus for Council in respect of infrastructure planning as it relates to road safety, getting people cycling, walking or catching public transport, replacing car journeys with technology, doing things locally, or using the car smarter.

In summary, the project plan developed for the Strategy identifies eleven key steps. A brief outline of these steps is summarised below:

1. Township divided into sectors (see map attached); 2. Movement related issues to be identified through consultation with stakeholders in each sector.

Stakeholders are identified as:

a. Council and Committees of Council b. Residents c. Traders d. DPTI e. Schools f. School Parents g. Cyclists h. Pedestrians i. Staff;

3. Identify the extent to which existing Strategic Documents address the issues identified through

the consultation process through the undertaking of a document review. The document review may also raise additional issues for consideration;

4. From this, and from the consultation results, develop a list of desired movement outcomes (underpinned by strategies) for movement and traffic management in Walkerville;

5. Identify actions to solve/address issues in consultation with suitably qualified traffic engineers; 6. Explain the rationale for actions by reference to the document review; 7. Consult with stakeholders in respect of proposed list of strategies and proposed actions; 8. Cost and quote all proposed actions; 9. Council to determine timing and priorities for actions through consideration of capital budget

and long term financial planning. It is acknowledged that priorities may also be driven by availability of resources;

10. Develop a review period after the implementation of actions within the Strategy; The final Strategy will consist of several chapters, with each pertaining to each Sector, and each will include a table as follows (example included):

SECTOR 5

ISSUE RELEVANT OUTCOME

ACTION RATIONALE COST PRIORITY REVIEW DATE

The Walkerville Terrace shopping strip does not sufficiently cater for shared access and is not pedestrian friendly.

A pedestrian friendly Township.

Install zebra crossings along Walkerville Terrace at key/suitable locations to better connect both sides of the retail strip and change the nature of vehicular movement in the precinct.

Council’s strategic plan encourages a vibrant town centre,and this may only be achieved by increasing the propensity for pedestrian traffic.

$15, 000 Urgent. 3 Months after installation.

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The purpose of the workshop is to obtain feedback from the SPDPC in relation to their perception of movement related issues in each sector, providing a starting point for a much wider consultation process to follow.

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