to the north-east of the Jam Factory site. The multi-level apartment building at 1 – 3 Clara Street and the associated high retaining wall limit opportunity to provide such a link. The difference in land level also adds to the difficulty in creating a link, if one were to be provided. Precinct Guidelines Response Ensure buildings are highly accessible by pedestrians from Chapel and Garden Streets. The proposed development includes a highly permeable layout. The proposed buildings are accessible by pedestrians from both Chapel and Garden Streets. Provide separation between new buildings to provide a high standard of amenity and minimise overshadowing of the village square The proposed internal laneways/streets and open space provide separation between the proposed buildings, and offer a high standard of amenity. As discussed above, the proposed Jam Factory Square will receive a reasonable amount of sunlight.
For in other areas, buildings should reflect the predominant 1-2 storey scale of the streetscape. unreasonably prominent presentation to the street. To encourage a high quality of building detailing that references, without mimicking, the details of buildings in the area. New buildings should respond to the streetscape character in an innovative and contemporary manner. Articulate the facades of buildings with the use of recesses, verandahs, balconies, window openings and variations in materials and colours. Roof forms should incorporate eaves. The proposed development presents a contemporary architectural style, which is considered acceptable given the mixed built form in this neighbourhood and the lack of design-specific controls. The proposed development is well articulated through the use of setbacks, materiality, balconies and openings. The selected finishes and materials are common in this site context. To maintain and reinforce the rhythm of spacing between and around buildings. Provide adequate space between and around buildings to accommodate vegetation. The proposed development is setback generally in accordance with Standard B17, which maintains the rhythm of spacing between and around buildings. The proposed setbacks will also for landscaping around the perimeter of the building, with opportunity for canopy tree planting. To maintain and strengthen the garden setting of buildings and the tree canopy of the neighbourhood. Include canopy trees and shrubs in landscape plans. For small garden spaces, ensure that adequate landscaping is provided to contribute to the landscape quality of the streetscape. Retain established or mature trees where possible and provide for the planting of new canopy trees. Set back basements from all property boundaries to allow for in-ground planting. The proposed development includes the planting of two canopy trees in the front setback, as well as one tree each in the north-east and south-east corners of the site. This will help to soften the appearance of the proposed development when viewed from the public realm and adjoining properties. Planter boxes will be used at upper levels to provide additional opportunities for greenery throughout the development. To prevent the loss of front garden space and the dominance of car parking structures. Car parking structures should be located behind the front façade of the dwelling fronting the street. Hard paving for car parking should be minimised and permeable surfaces used as The proposed parking spaces are located within a basement, which is appropriate. The proposed landscaping in the front setback will soften the appearance of the basement ramp.
9. Multipurpose Sport and Recreation Facility at Percy Treyvaud Memorial Park - Appointment of Representatives to Stakeholder Group Manager & Infrastructure Projects: Rick Kwasek General Manager Assets & Services: Simon Thomas Purpose The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement from Council to appoint members to the Stakeholder for the development of a masterplan for the Multipurpose Sport and Recreation Facility at Percy Treyvaud Memorial Park. Background On 5 February 2018, Council resolved that the Governance structure and draft Terms of Reference relating to the development of the masterplan for the delivery of the multipurpose sport and recreation facility at Percy Treyvaud Memorial Park be endorsed, and that a Stakeholder Group be established comprising:  One Councillor as of the group (Councillor Atwell)  General Manager Assets & Services – Simon Thomas  Manager & Infrastructure Projects – Rick Kwasek  Manager Advocacy Performance & Improvement – Tracey Limpens  Project Support  Council Officers as necessary  Representatives from each of the Stakeholder Groups (1 representative, 1 alternate)  Chadstone Civic and Recreation Club (CRCC)  Bowls Club  Tennis Club  Lacrosse Club  Cricket Club  Prahran Netball Association  Basketball Victoria  Traders from Chadstone Road strip shops  Three residents to be appointed through an Expression of Interest process to be agreed by the Steering Committee. Discussion Following the Council resolution on 5 February 2018, the Steering Committee met and determined the format and timing of the process for appointing members to the Stakeholder Group. This included:
Discussion Council has received various complaints from residents within Hinton Lane over the last 4 years regarding the condition of the Lane. The concerns predominantly relate to the perceived lack of pedestrian safety due to poor pavement condition, inadequate lighting and inadequate drainage. Residents from 5 properties (8 dwellings) use the laneway as their only access. For these properties, their pedestrian access requires walking along the length of the laneway and sharing it with vehicles. Council has also received complaints regarding difficulty with the use of prams, wheelchairs and trolleys on the existing bluestone pitcher pavement. Having regard to the access requirements and in response to the complaints, it is proposed to reconstruct Hinton Lane with a surface that meets disability access requirements and as part of the works to improve the drainage and lighting. This report examines the suitability of alternate pavement materials. In 2015, a questionnaire was send to the residents and owners of Hinton Lane, providing them with an option to reconstruct the laneway in asphalt with a bluestone central invert, or to retain the current bluestone pitchers (full width). A response rate of 29% indicated that, 77% of participants chose to retain the bluestone pitchers. Although retaining the bluestone pitchers keeps in harmony with the heritage nature of the area and is generally the practice for laneway reconstruction, it does not present a favourable solution for pedestrians, in particular for the use of prams, wheelchairs and trolleys. The following options have been considered for the treatment of pavement at Hinton Lane. Pavement Description Pros Cons Option 1  Sawn bluestone pitchers (full  Accessible by prams, wheelchairs, trolleys, walking frames  Maintains a somewhat classic appearance  Aesthetic will differ slightly from traditional bluestone pitchers  Additional 10% to the project cost  Does not encourage vehicles to reduce speed Option 2  Traditional bluestone pitchers with 900 wide sawn bluestone pitcher central channel invert  Accessible by prams, wheelchairs, trolleys, walking frames  Uneven surface encourages vehicles to reduce speed  Aesthetic will differ slightly from traditional bluestone pitchers  Additional 10% added to the project cost  Forces pedestrians to walk in the central channel invert, which is not ideal during rain events Option 3  Traditional bluestone pitchers (full width)  Traditional aesthetic  Uneven surface encourages vehicles to reduce speed  Not easily accessible by prams, wheelchairs, trolleys, walking frames  Not ideal for elderly pedestrians Option 4  Asphalt treatment with Concrete spoon drain  Accessible by prams, wheelchairs, trolleys, walking frames  Aesthetic will differ from traditional bluestone pitchers