Local Planning Policy Framework - Moreland City Council

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Parking and Local Access Central Coburg 2020 Background Report [ PHASE 1: Research and Analysis ] As part of the Moreland City Council’s Parking Strategy, parking usage surveys were conducted in 1995 and 2001. From the assessment of the results for the Parking Strategy it was found that there has been an overall increase in parking demand in the Coburg Shopping area. The analysis of the average increase in occupancy indicated that there has been an overall increase of 2% from 1995 to 2001. The analysis of the capacity of parking indicates there has been an overall parking space reduction of 177 spaces. The main reduction occurred in the off street car parks where the average utilisation rate increased by 4% from 69% to 73%. Car parking in the central Coburg area west of Sydney Road is not occupied fully even at peak periods. Occupancy of the parking area adjacent to the supermarkets peaks at about 80%, with the railway parking along the eastern side of the rail reservation at very low occupancy. This presents an opportunity to enable improved amenity and development within the Louisa Street / Waterfield Street area, and to improve access around Coburg Station. Occupancy of parking areas east of Sydney Road, near Russell Street and around City Oval, is also not at capacity. These present an opportunity to use management of parking to enable some additional development and improve amenity levels and access in those areas. Public Transport The Upfield railway line runs parallel to Sydney Road and Coburg Station is within 300 metres of Sydney Road. Data provided by Bayside Trains shows an increase of 4% of passengers entering Coburg Station on a weekday average in July from 200 to 2001. The railway car park located on the east side of the railway accommodates around 30 vehicles. There is also another unconstructed railway carpark located off Bell Street. There are four bus routes that service the Central Coburg area. These are the Route 512. 513, 525, and 526. Existing bus routes and services have little or no coordination with train services. There is little evidence of inter-modal movement, largely due to the lack of coordination and poor linkages between facilities. The Pentridge development will bring about changes to existing bus routes using Champ Street, allowing alternative routes to establish better bus connectivity throughout central Coburg. The No 19 tram runs along Sydney Road from Elizabeth Street, Melbourne to Bakers Road in Coburg. This is the busiest tram route in Melbourne. Pedestrian Access Pedestrian access in central Coburg varies between very good and poor. In some areas walking paths are suitably constructed and located, with strong surveillance, high activity, and passing traffic at most hours of the day and night. However, for other locations nearby this is not the case. The Coburg Primary School and St Paul’s School have poor connectivity to central Coburg. Similarly, any proposed tourist activities at the Pentridge Site will be affected by the poor pedestrian amenity along the linkages between Pentridge and central Coburg. Pedestrian safety and connectivity can be improved around the station with new links connecting the station to Sydney Road and Bell Street. Although there are shopfronts and footpaths of adequate width along Bell Street west of Sydney Road, pedestrian amenity is exacerbated by the lack of parking and the relatively narrow traffic lanes immediately adjacent to the footpath. Pedestrian activity in the main western carpark is restricted by poorly defined paths and linkages between building entrances and activity generators. These poor pedestrian facilities contribute to increased vehicular traffic on the local street network. The eastern side of Sydney Road has adequate pedestrian links around the Leisure Centre and City Oval/Bridges Reserve, but lack surveillance and good lighting at night. Increasing activity levels through additional vehicular activity in this area, and 28
Central Coburg 2020 Background Report [ PHASE 1: Research and Analysis ] new development along the east side of the primary school, would contribute to better pedestrian amenity and safety. Cycling The Moreland Bike Plan sets out the framework for improving conditions for cyclists in the City. The following bike routes are within the Central Coburg area: Sydney Road, Harding Street (exclusive bike lanes), Munro Street, Bell Street east of Sydney Road (shared footpath), Victoria Street, Hudson Street (exclusive bike lanes), Main Street, Railway Place and Chambers Street. The Bike Plan states that although Moreland has a slightly lower bicycle ownership rates than the rest of Melbourne, Moreland’s cyclists make more bicycle trips and travel further afield than the average cyclist in Melbourne. The concept that ‘every street is a cycling street’ is a valid assertion, with particular emphasis on streets that link to key attractors or 2.6 Community Facilities Analysis CCIP Integration of Social Development Priorities for Coburg Prepared by Collaborations, October 2002 SNAPSHOT Issues ? A wide range of community facilities are focused in and around the central Coburg area. ? Health services in the study area are clustered within walking distance of Coburg train station and the Sydney Road tram and the second close to Moreland train station. ? There are a number of recreation facilities within the centre and within close proximity to central Coburg. ? The concentration of children’s services and schools to the east of Sydney Road, necessitates crossings of major roads to access schools. ? Community facilities are clustered around the civic centre and the BellSt/Sydney Road intersection with some child care centres also located in this area. Opportunities ? There is a need to undertake a comprehensive social needs assessment for Central Coburg. ? Key community services and facilities should be concentrated in central Coburg, to assist in achieving a community focus for the City and support a number of other initiatives such as reducing car trips. ? The plan should consider the current social planning and service provision context of Moreland and build on existing initiatives and strategies. ? The plan should address key issues in relation to the provision and location of social infrastructure. ? The plan should embrace the needs of different sectors of the community including young people, older adults, disabled persons etc. ? The urban environment should support the needs of the community. Overview The Coburg community is vibrant and active. A range of social, cultural, recreational, health other community services are available to Coburg residents in Moreland and Coburg. Council’s role in these services and facilities varies, from ownership of land and facilities to provision of funding. In the case of some sectors (such as education and 29
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