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Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental Factors2.4. Alternatives and options consideredA scoping study for potential commuter car parking sites conducted in June 2010(TCA, 2010) identified four potential sites within 300 metres of Mount Druitt RailwayStation. The locations of the sites are shown in Figure 2.2.WestfieldOption 4St Patricks TavernOption 1Option 2Option 3Mt Druitt StationNorth ParadeBeames AvenueFigure 2.2Potential commuter car parking sitesThese sites were subject to a screening process against the following broad criteria:Proximity to the station;Ownership;Accessibility;Site issues/features; andLocal planning controls and zoning.All four options are on land zoned 3(a) Business – General under the Blacktown LocalEnvironment Plan 1988. Car parks are not prohibited developments in this zone andthe height limit is ground plus one level.All options are on relatively flat sites and in easy walking distance to the station.Site option 1 - St Patricks TavernThe site consists of a large at-grade car park which is associated with a tavern locatedto the north. The surrounding area is mostly commercial. The closest residentialproperties are located approximately 100 metres away.The tavern site is in private ownership and may be suitable for shared development,purchase of air rights or purchase of a part of the existing at-grade car park.There are mature native trees throughout the site and along the southern perimeterboundary.Traffic access to the site would be via Luxford Road, Mount Street and North Parade.KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc Page 8 of 116Status: Final