Comparative Overview (Page 3)
The following provides a summary of
key amendments made to the Concept Plan from that which was originally
submitted and publicly exhibited from 1 May to 12 June 2008:
- Deletion of the far western building fronting Wilson Street
identified as A1, to accommodate the realignment and widening of the
vehicle access and a small park. - Deletion of far western building, identified as B1 and
provision of a larger park in its place. - Relocation of the building adjacent to the Fan of Tracks,
identified as J1 and change in its use from commercial to residential. - Alteration of building heights to accommodate
redistributed floor space from the removal of building B1 and provision of
larger parks. - Provision of larger contiguous parks, which can provide
deep soil planting and a range of landscaping and equipment including
playgrounds. - Reduction in the maximum allowable off-street car
parking from 1943 spaces to 1800 spaces. - Realignment and widening of the western access to
reduce potential conflicts at the intersection of Wilson and Queen Street. - Revised Statement of Commitments as outlined in Section
3.
Executive Summary
On 24 April 2008 the
Redfern-Waterloo Authority submitted a Concept Plan and Environmental
Assessment Report for the redevelopment of North Eveleigh
to the Department of Planning.
The North Eveleigh
Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment Report were placed on public
exhibition by the Department of Planning from 4 April until 12 June 2008. An
extensive consultation process was undertaken by the Authority during as well
as after the exhibition.
This included 10
community information sessions, meetings with agencies and a site inspection
with community representatives and the Minister for Planning on the 20 August.
161 public submissions and 10 Agency submissions were received. A further late
submission was received on 3 September after the site inspection with the
Minister.
The RWA has considered
the issues which were raised in submissions from Agencies and the Public and
has amended the Concept Plan in response.
This Report has been
prepared by the RWA for submission to the Director General of Planning. The
Report seeks the Minister for Planning’s approval for the amended North
Eveleigh Concept Plan and includes the following information:
- Responses to Key Issues
raised in public and agency submissions - A Preferred Project
Report which outlines the amended Concept Plan for which approval is sought - A Revised Statement of
Commitments.
Key aspects of the
amended Concept Plan and Statement of Commitments include:
Improved Site Layout: The site layout and
design framework has been improved by creating more contiguous open space
throughout the site and on Wilson
Street. The removal of buildings at the western
precinct enables the creation of a significant park providing a generous
setback to Ivery’s lane and adjacent properties while the provision of pocket
parks along Wilson Street provide an improved aesthetic quality to the
development, integrates the site with the surrounding neighbourhood and
increases its permeability. The removal of the proposed 5 storey commercial
building at the eastern end of the site and east-west orientation of a new
residential building along the railway lines allows a greater appreciation of
the Fan of Tracks and delivers a clearly delineated park with maximum capacity
for heritage interpretation. The overall floor space has been reduced by 2,400m2.
New Parks: The Statement of
Commitments has been amended to require the proponent to provide the following
five parks, totalling approximately 9,400m2 including:
- A park at the western
end of the site, adjacent to Iverys
Lane, with an approximate area of 3,350m2. - A park in the location
of the Fan of Tracks with an approximate area of 2,635m2. - A park at the eastern
end of the site, adjacent to Little Eveleigh St, with an approximate area of
2,690m2. - A park on Wilson St at the
western end of the Blacksmiths’ Shop with an approximate area of 445m2 - A park on Wilson St opposite Forbes St with an approximate
area of 280m2.
In addition the Statement of Commitments has
been strengthened in relation to the provision for deep soil planting, play equipment, water
sensitive urban design and crime prevention strategies as recommended by the
NSW Police, as well as other landscaping treatment which recognises the sites
heritage values and responds to community submissions.
Strengthening Heritage: The Concept Plan has been amended
to provide for the mixed use of the Chief Mechanical Engineers Building, thus
allowing for commercial development consistent with its historical use. In
addition to the existing requirements for heritage protection, the Statement of
Commitments has been amended to require proponents to develop Interpretation
Strategies in accordance with the Interpretation Strategy Guidelines specifically
developed for the site. This will ensure an integrated heritage interpretation
which best reflects the site’s history.
Increased Provision for Childcare: The amended Statement of
Commitments increases the provision for childcare facilities from one 45 place
centre to the equivalent number necessary for the proposed residential and
working population to meet the requirements of the City of Sydney Child Care
DCP 2005.
Reduced Car Parking: The maximum number of car parking
spaces on site has been reduced in the Amended Concept Plan from 1943 spaces to
1800 spaces. Proponents will now be required to provide for car share schemes
as well meet the standards for bicycle parking outlined in the South Sydney
Development Control Plan.
Safer Access: The configuration of the western
vehicular access to the site has been changed and directional signage
introduced to reduce potential conflicts from vehicles exiting the site at the
intersection of Queen and Wilson
Street. The Report provides a review of options
for the western access developed in response to submissions.
Sustainability Targets: Sustainability Targets for
commercial development have been introduced. Proponents will be required to
achieve best practice equivalent to 4 Star Green Star for Commercial Buildings
and 4.5 Star NABERS Office Energy.
Traffic and Transport: A Transport Management and
Accessibility Plan (TMAP) will be required to be undertaken for the development
with emphasis on increasing public transport patronage. The Proposal also
reiterates the RWA’s commitment to providing the cycle/pedestrian bridge
linking North Eveleigh to the ATP. RWA’s
traffic consultants have responded in detail to the independent traffic
assessment commissioned by the Department of Planning.
Redistribution of Heights: It has been necessary to
redistribute heights to achieve the overall design improvements and in
particular, better integrated open space. Where heights have been increased it
is demonstrated that there will be no amenity impacts. All variations to
heights are addressed in the Report.
Affordable Housing: The amended Concept Plan proposes
a target of 12% of the new dwellings in North Eveleigh
for affordable housing. This will be managed by a registered community housing
organisation or government agency and will be funded by the RWA’s affordable
housing developer levies.
Summary of Height Changes
from p22-23 of Preferred Project report
Building D4: The Concept Plan proposed a split
height of 5 and 6 storeys for this building. It is now proposed that the 5
storey element be increased to 6 storeys making the whole building a 6 storey building.
The variation is sought as the amended Concept Plan eliminates Building B1 and
A1 creating public open space in their place.
Buildings G1 and G2: As outlined in Section 5 of the previously
submitted Concept Plan the maximum permitted height for these buildings is 4
storeys. The amended Concept Plan increases the height of these buildings from
5 storeys to 6 storeys.
Building J1: In the previously submitted
Concept Plan a small portion of Building J1 which was 5 storeys in height
protruded into the 4 storey maximum height zone. The amended Concept Plan
proposes that this building be reoriented east-west along the railway line,
framing the park proposed on the Fan of Tracks. The proposed height of 8
storeys complies with the permissible height limit of 10 storeys applying to
this part of the site. (change in its use from commercial to residential – p 3)
Links
The new documents can be downloaded
from the DoP website : View project documents
The Heritage Interpretation Strategy
(2 pages) can also be found on the REDWatch website at: RWA’s
North Eveleigh Site Heritage Interpretation Strategy
REDWatch would appreciate any comments or
observations people have about the revised Concept Plan proposal – these can be
emailed to mail@redwatch.org.au.