Roundhouse Design Guidelines - Victoria

Site planning for Roundhouse accommodates the ongoing transportation use of
the rail corridor.
• A minimum right-of-way of ten metres will be retained through the site.
• Separation between the rail corridor and adjacent pedestrian, cyclist or
vehicular circulation routes shall be provided through the use of bollards,
special paving materials and level changes.
• Solid and/or continuous fencing is not desirable through the Roundhouse
Site.
3.10 Parking
3.10.1 Surface Parking
A limited amount of surface parking will be provided on-site. Surface parking
for convenience within the Historic Railway Precinct is intended to serve the
commercial uses.
• These surface parking areas will be surfaced with brick or unit pavers to
be consistent with the pedestrian-friendly and heritage character of the
precinct.
• Surface parking will not be permitted within Turntable Plaza.
3.10.2 Underground Parking Structures
The majority of the parking for the project is to be located underground in
structures below buildings and open spaces.
• Underground parking structures that are proposed to extend above grade
in the case of sloping terrain may be considered. However, Development
Permit Applications must demonstrate that such projections do not
negatively impact the pedestrian environment or result in long, blank walls
along streets and pedestrian use areas. Architectural treatments and
screening to mitigate the impact of such projections may include, but are
not limited to the following:
• The grade is bermed against the wall;
• Climbing plants are selected to create a greening of the wall;
• Quality materials are selected for the wall finish, including architectural
concrete or brick.
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