Traffic Advisory
Committee MEETING
MINUTES
OF MEETING
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Present
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Councillor J Jacovou (Chair)
Director Service Delivery, Mr L
O'Connor
Manager Infrastructure Planning, Mr O
Wijayaratna
Senior Traffic Engineer, Ms S Selim
Roads and Maritime Services
representative, Mr N Kocoski
NSW Police Service, Mr C Picker
Member for Kogarah, Ms C Burton MP
Representative, Mr David Dawson
State Transit Authority, Mr P Whitney
St George Cabs Co-operative Limited
representative, Mr A Athanasiadis
Apologies
Apologies
for being unable to attend were tendered on behalf of:
Manager Engineering Services, Ms M
Whitehurst
Member for Oatley, Mr M Coure MP
Representative, Mr B Hayward
Punchbowl Bus & Coach Company
representative, Mr H Fraser
Disclosure of Interest
There were no Disclosure
of Interests
Agenda Items
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TAC123-14 Roberts
Avenue Mortdale - Review of Traffic Situation at Mortdale Plaza (13/226)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report
on the findings of the traffic surveys carried out after three months of the
opening of Mortdale Plaza be received and noted.
THAT the
existing 10m long No Parking restriction located on the northern side of
Roberts Avenue west of 84D Roberts Avenue (Mortdale Plaza), Mortdale be
changed to a No Stopping restriction.
THAT an
additional 10m long No parking restriction be installed on the northern side
of Roberts Avenue west of the above No Stopping restriction at 84D Roberts
Avenue (Mortdale Plaza), Mortdale.
THAT the owners
of Mortdale Plaza be requested to install a physical barrier between the
entry and exit laneways of the Plaza to prevent vehicles from cutting across
the exit lane while turning right from Roberts Avenue into the driveway of
the Plaza.
THAT the owners
of Mortdale Plaza be requested to install a speed hump at the exit lanes of
the driveway of Mortdale Plaza, Mortdale to slow down traffic as they exit
the Plaza.
THAT high
visibility “GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS” signs be installed at the
access driveway of the Mortdale Plaza to enhance the awareness of customers
that they have to Give-Way to pedestrians on Roberts Avenue footpath when
entering and leaving the shopping centre.
THAT explore possible
options of providing a right turn bay in Roberts Avenue, Mortdale at the
access driveway of Mortdale Plaza and present the options to the Traffic
Advisory Committee at its meeting in December 2014 for discussion.
FURTHER THAT
additional traffic counts be undertaken in February 2015 and the results of
the counts be tabled at the Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting in
March 2015 for consideration.
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TAC124-14 Kingsgrove
Traffic Study Findings (12/558)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report
of the traffic study undertaken to investigate the possible options to
improve traffic flow in Kingsgrove Road, Kingsgrove be received and noted.
THAT the
proposed traffic management measures to restrict right turn movements from
Kingsgrove Road into Patterson Avenue, Kingsgrove be deferred.
THAT the RMS be
requested to include an agenda item at the Rockdale Traffic Advisory
Committee recommending Rockdale City Council to remove the existing on-street
parking spaces along the eastern side of Kingsgrove Road between Shaw Street
and Morgan Street, Kingsgrove during the morning peak period.
FURTHER THAT Ms
Cherie Burton, MP, Member for Kogarah be requested to make representations to
Rockdale City Council requesting Rockdale City Council to remove the existing
on-street parking spaces along the eastern side of Kingsgrove Road between
Shaw Street and Morgan Street, Kingsgrove during the morning peak period.
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TAC125-14 Hurstville
Night Markets - MacMahon Street Road Closure (06/128)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
to close MacMahon Street between Dora Street and Patrick Street, Hurstville
(car park entrance) to host night markets on the second Saturday of every
month commencing in March 2015 between 8.00am-9.00pm be approved.
FURTHER THAT a
Traffic Control Plan for the proposed closure of MacMahon Street between Dora
Street and Patrick Street, Hurstville be prepared and submitted to the next
available Traffic Advisory Committee for consideration.
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TAC126-14 Westfield
Shopping Centre Hurstville - Proposed Traffic Measures for the Christmas
Period 2014 (08/2191)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed traffic control measures in Park Road and The Avenue,
Hurstville, from Monday 15 December 2014 till Sunday 28 December 2014 be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant
(Westfield) shall advise the Hurstville Local Area Command (Traffic Services)
at least 10 days prior to the implementation of proposed traffic control
measures. Any conditions imposed by the Police shall be fully complied with.
2. The applicant
(Westfield) shall advise the RMS and the Transport Management Centre at least
10 days prior to the implementation of proposed traffic control measures. Any
conditions imposed by the RMS and the Transport Management Centre shall be
fully complied with.
3. The applicant
(Westfield) shall advertise the proposed temporary changes to the traffic
situation in local newspapers.
4. The applicant
(Westfield) shall advice in writing to all the affected residents and
business owners approximately two weeks prior to implementation of the
proposed No Parking restrictions.
5. All traffic control
devices shall comply with the requirements of AS 1742, ‘Australian
Standard Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices’.
6. Only RMS accredited
traffic controllers shall be used to control traffic at the entry and exit
points of the shopping centre in Park Road and The Avenue, Hurstville.
THAT a temporary No Parking restriction be installed along both sides
of Cross Street, Hurstville between Park Road and The Avenue, Hurstville from
Sunday the 21 December 2014 to Sunday 28 December 2014.
FURTHER THAT Westfield management be advised of Council’s
decision.
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TAC127-14 Littleton
Street, Riverwood - Request to block three car parking spaces for the 2014
Remembrance Day Service (14/59)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Riverwood Sub-Branch of Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
& Women's request to temporarily reserve three (3) car parking spaces in
Littleton Street, Riverwood outside the Riverwood Legion & Community Club
for the Remembrance Day Service on Tuesday, the 11 November, 2014 be
approved.
THAT the standard fees and charges as per Council’s 2014-2015
Schedule of Fees & Charges be waived for the proposed occupation of
Littleton Street, Riverwood on Tuesday, the 11 November, 2014.
THAT the Director of Service Deliver be given the delegated authority
to approve occupation of three parking spaces in Littleton Street, Riverwood.
FURTHER THAT Secretary of Australian Legion of Ex-Serviceman &
Women Riverwood Sub-Branch be notified of Council’s decision.
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TAC128-14 Pindari
Road Peakhurst - Request for a No Parking Zone for Drop Off and Pick Up
(13/1874)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT a 20m No Parking,
8.00am-9.30am restriction be installed in Pindari Road, south of Monterra
Avenue, Peakhurst.
FURTHER THAT the resident be
advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC129-14 Roberts
Avenue Mortdale - Request to Formalise Two Bus Stops (13/510)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT a 30m Bus
Zone be installed at the existing bus stop (ref.no.222348) outside 6 Roberts
Avenue, Mortdale.
THAT a 20m Bus
Zone be installed at the existing bus stop (ref.no.222333) located on Roberts
Avenue along the side frontage of 2 Cromdale Street, Mortdale.
FURTHER THAT
Punchbowl Buses be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC130-14 One
Day International Matches at Hurstville Oval - Proposed Traffic Management
Measures (12/79)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT parking on
the northern side of Gordon Street adjoining Hurstville Oval be changed to 90
degree angle parking on Tuesday 11 November 2014
and Thursday 13 November 2014 to facilitate One Day International
(ODI) Women’s Matches between Australia and West Indies at the
Hurstville Oval.
FURTHER THAT Cricket Australia be notified of Council’s
decision.
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TAC131-14 Intersection
of River Road and Mulga Road Oatley - Request to Upgrade the Give-Way
Restriction to a Stop Restriction. (14/1173)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the
existing GIVE-WAY restriction for traffic on Mulga Road at the intersection
of Mulga Road and River Road, Oatley be upgraded to a STOP restriction.
FURTHER THAT Mr
Mark Coure, MP, Member for Oatley and the resident be advised of
Council’s decision.
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TAC132-14 Stanley
Street Peakhurst - Request to Extend the Existing Period Parking Zone
(11/1550)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the
existing 10m ‘1/4P, 6.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri’ parking zone outside
33-35 Stanley Street, Peakhurst be extended to a 15m ‘1/4P,
6.00am-5.30pm, Mon-Fri’ parking zone.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC133-14 Bryant
Street and Penshurst Street Beverly Hills - Road Safety Concerns
(14/228)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT a comprehensive traffic survey be carried out at
the intersection of Bryant Street and Penshurst Street, Beverly Hills to establish speed profile at the bend and to identify the
need for traffic calming devices at that location.
THAT the current location of the speed sign and the
‘slippery when wet’ sign at the intersection of Bryant
Street and Penshurst Street, Beverly Hills be
reviewed to enhance their visibility.
FURTHER THAT Mr David Coleman be advised of
Council’s decision.
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TAC134-14 Belmore
Road Riverwood - request to install a No Parking Restriction (13/262)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT No Parking
be installed outside 110 to 112 Belmore Road, Peakhurst along the eastern
side of Belmore Road, south of Arnold Street, Peakhurst.
FURTHER THAT the
resident be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC135-14 Milner
Road Peakhurst - Road Safety Concerns (14/1666)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request to install speed
humps in Milner Road, Peakhurst be denied.
FURTHER THAT the
resident be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC136-14 Boundary
Road Oatley - Road Safety Concerns (13/789)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report
be received and noted.
THAT no further
action be taken regarding this matter.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision
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TAC137-14 Vanessa
Street Beverly Hills - Request for Personalised Parking Restriction
(13/1064)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
for personalised parking restriction outside the resident’s property in
Vanessa Street, Beverly Hills be denied.
FURTHER THAT Ms
Cherie Burton be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC138-14 Morts
Road Mortdale - Road Safety Concerns (14/391)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the
existing signage associated with the pedestrian crossings in Morts Road,
Mortdale be reviewed and additional signage be installed, if warranted.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC139-14 Bonds
Road, Peakhurst - Request for Light Traffic Only (14/819)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
to install a ‘Light Traffic Thoroughfare’ restriction for traffic
on Bonds Road between Forest Road and Olive Crescent, Peakhurst be denied.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision.
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TAC140-14 Forest
Road, Lugarno - Request for a Pedestrian Crossing (14/1569)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the
traffic section explore possible design options to accommodate a pedestrian
crossing in Forest Road, Lugarno and these options be reported to the Traffic
Advisory Committee for consideration.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council's decision.
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TAC141-14 Hampden
Street and Edgbaston Road Intersection Beverly Hills - Request for a Roundabout.
(14/1571)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
to install a roundabout at the intersection of Edgbaston Road and Hampden
Street, Beverly Hills be denied.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision
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TAC142-14 Patrick
Street and Elizabeth Street Hurstville - Request for a Roundabout (14/1572)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
for a roundabout at the intersection of Patrick Street and Elizabeth Street,
Hurstville be denied.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision
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TAC143-14 Junction
Street Mortdale - Road Safety Concerns (14/1570)
(Report by Senior Traffic Engineer, Mrs S Selim)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the request
to remove the angled parking in Junction Street, south of Forest Road,
Penshurst be denied.
FURTHER THAT Mr
David Coleman, MP, Member for Banks be advised of Council’s decision.
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Conclusion
Meeting closed at 2.40pm
