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1A Campbell Grove, Northcote (VCAT Ref: P1503/2012) Expert Evident - Traffic 85%ile design demand based on the 2006 ABS Census data for car ownership levels for flats, units or apartments within the municipality of Darebin. Having regard to the empirical analysis for resident car parking demand and the proximity of the site to public transport, it is considered that the car parking provision provided for the proposed development is appropriate. In regard to parking for visitors, the proposed allocation of 9 car spaces will cater for most demands, possibly only exceeded at times of high peak demand on a weekend evening. Review of the car parking surveys illustrates that at peak times, there were between 4 to 10 spaces available within Campbell Grove, which in my opinion is adequate to accommodate any additional visitor car parking demand. Based on the above, I am of the view that the development proposes an adequate number of car spaces, whilst not impacting on parking within Campbell Grove. 6.6 Car Park Layout I have reviewed the car parking layout, and am satisfied that it provides a convenient and accessible layout. The car park and access design is generally in accordance with the requirements of the Darebin Planning Scheme and the Australian Standard for off-street car parking (AS/NZS 2890.1). Parking spaces are at least 4.9 metres long and 2.6 metres wide. Where the access aisle is reduced to 6.1 metres in the northern part of the basement car park and ground level car park, adjacent parking spaces have been widened to 2.7 metres. Car spaces located adjacent to a structure wall have been designed to be at least 2.7 metres wide. Based on the requirements of the Clause 52.06, these spaces should technically be 2.9 metres wide. Despite the non-compliance, it is our view that these spaces are accessible and will be used in practice given that majority of passenger vehicles are less than 1.9 metres wide (similar to a Ford Falcon). Therefore, there will be in the order of 400mm clearance between the car and the wall, which is more than sufficient to allow for comfortable door opening. Access into and out of the majority of parking spaces will be undertaken in a single manoeuvre. However, correctional manoeuvres will likely be required for the spaces adjacent to the blind aisles. Considering that on-site car parking is for residents, such correctional manoeuvres are not unreasonable and are contemplated within AS2890.1-2004 for residential car parking areas. Furthermore, residents will become familiar with the most convenient way to access their space in the car park. Plans showing the swept paths of a B85 vehicle (comparable to a Ford Falcon) accessing the car spaces adjacent to the blind aisles is shown in Annex 3. Obviously, motorists driving smaller vehicles will be able to access these spaces more easily. With regard to the tandem car spaces in the southern part of the car park, an additional 500mm in length is provided between each space, in accordance with the requirements of the Darebin Planning Scheme. A height clearance of at least 2.2 metres has been provided between the floor level of the basement car park, and the underside of the structure above. 10 August 2012 \\Melcfs01p\Apps\WINDOWS\2011\cg111755\Documents\CG111755VCAT001F01.docx Cardno Victoria Pty Ltd 20 Prepared for Yune Development Pty Ltd
1A Campbell Grove, Northcote (VCAT Ref: P1503/2012) Expert Evident - Traffic 7 Traffic Considerations 7.1 Traffic Generation 7.1.1 Residential In areas such as Northcote, while residents may choose to own and garage a vehicle, peak hour traffic generation is influenced by a number of locational factors such as: 10 August 2012 The proximity to public transport; The proximity to work places, shops and other facilities allowing residents to walk or cycle; and Existing levels of traffic congestion on the road network that can influence choice of transport mode at peak times. Surveys undertaken by my firm at two apartment developments at 350 Toorak Road and 15 Copelen Street, South Yarra in May 2009 recorded peak hour traffic generation rates of between 0.10 and 0.35 vehicle movements per apartment, with an average of 0.28 vehicle movements per apartment per hour recorded. Both apartment developments included a range of apartment types and provide parking at least in accordance with the rates in the revised Clause 52.06 of the Planning Scheme. Conservatively adopting a generation rate of 0.40 movements per apartment and a daily rate of 4.0 movements per apartment, the subject development will generate 364 vehicle movements per day, and 36 movements during each peak hour. During the morning peak, it is estimated that 80% of residential traffic will be outbound, while during the afternoon peak, 60% of residential traffic will be inbound. Based on the above, a total of 36 vehicle movements are expected to be generated to and from the subject site during each peak hour, as shown in Table 8. Table 8: Peak Hour Traffic Movements Time \\Melcfs01p\Apps\WINDOWS\2011\cg111755\Documents\CG111755VCAT001F01.docx Arrivals Departures Total AM Peak Hour 7 29 36 PM Peak Hour 22 14 36 7.2 Traffic Impact 7.2.1 High Street/ Campbell Grove/ Bayview Street Intersection In consideration of the adjacent road network, it will be assumed that all traffic generated by the site will enter via the intersection of High Street and Campbell Grove. Given that motorists will have to choose an acceptable gap in the High Street traffic to depart Campbell Grove, it is my view that the critical period is during the morning peak hour. At this time, the development will generate an additional 29 departure movements to this intersection. Assuming that traffic is distributed to the intersection with a directional split of 80% south and 20% north, there will be 23 additional right turning vehicles and 6 left turning vehicles departing from Campbell Grove in the critical morning peak hour. It should also be noted that Campbell Grove has an existing departure volume of 1 movement in the morning peak hour. Therefore, it is expected that the proposed development will generate up to 29 vehicles per hour to the Campbell Grove, resulting in a post development peak hour volume of up to Cardno Victoria Pty Ltd 21 Prepared for Yune Development Pty Ltd
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