Fitzroy Gasworks Submission Summary Planning Provisions and Processes Subtheme Submission No. Feedback summary Response Planning controls Yarra City Council Council resolution supports the application of the Mixed Use Zone to the former Gas and Fuel land and the Public Use Zone Schedule 2 (Education) to the depot site and the Environmental Audit Overlay to the entire site. Noted. Development Plan Overlay Schedule 16 Council That Council supports the proposed Development Plan Overlay Schedule 16 for the site subject to addressing the following matters including Additions to the General Requirements for the Development Plan; Alterations to the Construction Management Plan requirements; Objectives for the Design Guidelines; Alterations to the Heritage Assessment and Landscape and Public Realm Concept Plan provisions; Alterations to the Traffic Management Plan provisions to include detailed requirements for a Traffic Management Plan; and Detailed requirements for excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Design. Please refer to the proposed amended Schedule 16 to the Development Plan Overlay (DPO16) scheduled attached to this submission which contains a number of changes made in respect to submissions received.
EPA DPO16 does not adequately ensure alignment of permitted land uses and suitable uses listed in the outcome of a Certificate or Statement of Environmental Audit. DPO16 does not adequately consider conditions in a Statement of Environmental Audit. DPO16 does not adequately consider potential land uses limitations due to the presence of contamination and the implications on a development plan. DPO16 does not adequately consider the potential for a development plan to prejudice or conflict with ongoing monitoring and management of contaminated land and groundwater. The requirement of a Site Remediation Plan (SRP) does not have a clear purpose or intent. Please refer to the proposed amended DPO16 scheduled attached to this submission which contains a number of changes made in respect to comments made by the EPA. 165 What is the status of the Master Plan once the site has been rezoned. Will there be a Development Plan Overlay that is exactly like the Master Plan? The draft Master Plan has informed the preparation of DPO16. The draft Master Plan remains indicative only and will be further validated through the preparation of a Development Plan for the site. Loss of third party appeal rights 33, 73, 140, 150, 153, 160, 174, 175, 188, 193, 195, 206 Submitters do not want to lose third party appeal rights. It is upsetting to be excluded from participating in any further part of this important process (apart from attending the hearing). To have the Government, appointed by the people, exclude the City of Yarra Council and the community this redevelopment project will affect the most is disgraceful. The implications of this proposed change were not clear and difficult for members of the community to understand the implications. A submitter felt that this was burying facts in the fine print. The planning controls being put in place to facilitate its implementation do not adequately protect against an end result The DPO is a Victorian Planning Provisions tool that is commonly used across Melbourne and Victoria on larger sites requiring a masterplanned response. Where a permit is generally in accordance with the development plan there is no requirement for third party notice and review. Where a planning permit application is not considered generally in accordance with the development plan third party notice and review rights do apply. Development Victoria will continue to liaise with the City of Yarra and the North Fitzroy Gasworks Community Reference Group (CRG) with regards to future plans for the site.
of the Nightingale Model. There was also a request that heritage colours are used to respect the area. preparation of the Development Plan Overlay Overshadowing 4, 5, 6, 41, 72, 133 The buildings are to the North of the site will overshadow the Fitzroy Pool and Smith reserve. These are critical recreational facilities for residents of Fitzroy and environs. In particular, overshadowing of the iconic Fitzroy pool will greatly diminish the amenity of the highly used facility. Overshadowing of Smith Reserve and the Fitzroy Pool must not be allowed. The density of apartments proposed will block out the sunlight and compromise the amenity of the surrounding area. Large areas of Queens Parade will be in the shadow of the proposed building. The resident gardens in the central courts to the eastern buildings will be overshadowed most hours of the day due to internal overshadowing. It is recommended breaks in the building are detailed (as shown for the building in the southern-west corner) to improve the amenity of future residents. If these spaces are overshadowed, they will be under utilised and will not maximise their full potential. The proposed planning framework requires site analysis and design response with specific design guidelines provided within the schedule to the Development Plan Overlay (refer “Requirements of a Development Plan”). Under this framework, impacts on surrounding land must be considered prior to approval. Detailed design will consider overshadowing as part of the final design concept to ensure the resident gardens receive a combination of sun and shade throughout the day. Amenity 8, 22, 29, 63, 64, 65, 73, 90, 103, 140 Amenity of for residents and users of the site including: Access to sunlight Access to public open space | green space Available parking Availability and frequency of public transport Access to bicycle infrastructure Site permeability The proposed planning framework requires site analysis and design response with specific design guidelines provided within the schedule to the Development Plan Overlay (refer “Requirements of a Development Plan”). Under this framework, impacts on surrounding land must be considered prior to approval. The DPO16 addresses many of these in the list of requirements of
Museum. This is a magnificent facility for children to learn basic engineering and physics principles by hands-on experience. In addition to the historical significance, this location is central and easily accessed. Let's do something to recognise our engineers and scientists while providing a valuable educational resource 75, 98 More retail space is not needed either and will challenge the existing Queens Parade shop strip. At one time, the area was to be devoted to large indoor sports venues for sports which have insufficient facilities. We believe they should be given first priority with a large number of playing courts, pitches etc. The extension of the retail and business sector into our largely residential community is not appropriate Sporting facilities will be provided on site. The surrounding urban context contains a variety of different land uses. It is not intended to create retail of a quantum that would detract from the role of Queens Parade as an Activity Centre, nor adversely impact surrounding land. We would expect that future residents of the site would assist in further supporting the Queens Parade Activity Centre. Overall, a mixed use development, including a component of retail, is considered most appropriate for the site. It is expected that this will be complementary to Queens Parade shopping strip and supported by the increased number of people expected to live and work on the site. 28, 85, 86, 133, 166 A ‘Vertical School’ is proposed, but no design shown for the outdoor play and recreation spaces; are they being squeezed down to ensure that there is more developable land for residential development? community? A vertical school (one) also concerns me. We are in desperate need of another primary school and probably two high schools already. Needed right now! Without this development! Also, with the drive on for nature kindergartens, why would we want our kids to go to school and be cadged in on top of one another like battery hens? Why a vertical schools when land is available for a traditional schools with playground? The decision to provide a high school instead of a primary school or both was in conjunction with the requirements of the Department of Education and Training (DET) and their broader plan for educational across Melbourne. Service need assessments have been undertaken by DET and SRV regarding education and recreational needs. Locational and data capacity and demand assessments confirm the need for the following: One vertical secondary school (650 students) with one indoor sports court; and