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Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental FactorsThe Mount Street and North Parade intersection is a signalised junction. There is aroundabout between the Proposal site and Mount Druitt Railway Station at the junctionof North Parade and Jirrang Close.North Parade has two lanes in both directions separated by a grassed median barrier;however, North Parade is reduced to one lane through the roundabout. Many sectionsof North Parade are reduced to one lane in each direction where the kerb side lanesare used for parking.3.2. The Proposal3.2.1. Design featuresA site plan and indicative concept drawings are provided in Figures 3.2a-e. Theconcept drawings are subject to refinement during the detailed design phase.The Proposal includes, but is not limited to, the following key design features:A two level structure for approximately 220 vehicles including 7 disabled parkingspaces and 10 motorcycle spaces. Approximately 110 spaces would be on theground floor and 110 spaces on the first floor;The structure would be set back between 0.5 and 3.6 metres from North Paradeand 10.4 metres from Mount Street;The maximum height of the building would be 4 metres above the level of NorthParade. The northern half of the ground floor structure would be substantiallybelow the level of Mount Street;A vehicle entry and exit midway along the southern boundary of the ground levelonto North Parade;A designated pedestrian entry and egress footpath adjacent to the vehicle accesspoint on North Parade;A pedestrian connection between the ground and first floor via lifts and stairs inthe south-west corner;Pedestrian stairs connecting the ground and first floors in the north-east corner;One-way traffic circulation within the car park and the provision of speed humps toregulate vehicle speed;Flexibility to construct additional storeys for future expansion throughconsideration of structural design, car park layout and location of ramps and firestairs;Reconfiguration of the existing commuter car parking spaces located in closeproximity to the entrance of Mount Druitt Railway Station to provide an additional 7DDA compliant car spaces; andThe upgrade of Council footpaths on North Parade and Mount Street adjacent tothe proposed car park; andMinor upgrading of the footpath on the northern side of North Parade connectingthe proposed car park to Mount Druitt Railway Station.KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc Page 13 of 116Status: Final