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6 Paine Street, Newport
Expert Witness Statement of AI/an Wyatt
For: Domain Hill Property Group
0127959 RPT2
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6 Paine Street, Newport
Expert Witness Statement of A lion Wyatt
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For: Domain Hill Property Group
0127959 RPT2
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For and on behalf of Environmental Resources Management Australia
AIIan Wyatt Partner
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6 Paine Street, Newport
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Report objectives
Objections to the permit application
Grounds for refusal
Base Data
Expert Evidence - Practice Note
Name & Address
Qualifications
Instructions
Declaration
PLANNING BACKGROUND
State Planning Policy Framework
Clause 15 - Built Environment and Heritage
Clause 15.01-4 - Design for safety
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Clause 43.01- Heritage Overlay
Implications of these planning policies
SUBJECT SITE & ENVIRONS
Existing streetscape & parkland planting
The Subject Site
Landscape features of the locality
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE TREATMENT
Landscaping around the perimeter of site
Park fron tage
South west corner
Landscaping within the central courtyard
CONCLUSION
Streetscape
The interface with Armstrong Reserve
Central courtyard
Annex
Allan Wyatt Curriculum Vitae
Landscape Concept Plans L54 and Ls5
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6 Paine Street, Newport h pert Witness Statement o f AIIan Wyall
INTRODUCTION
Domain Hill Property Group plan to develop a three storey building of 43 dwellings and a carpark at 6 Paine Street, Newport.
Architectural drawings have been prepared by Kavellaris Urban Design and ERM has been engaged to prepare a Landscape Concept Plan and this accompanying report.
An Application for Review was lodged with the Tribunal against Council's Notice of Refusal, dated 15 December 2011.
ERM has been previously been involved in the preparation of a Landscape Concept Plan as part of the proposal for the site, to be presented at VCAT on April 2011. This proposal was refused .
This report will exa mine the landscape proposed for the current development in the context of the existing landscape of the area and the Council's reasons for the refusal and objectors concerns where these objections touch on issues that could be dealt with by the proposed landscape treahnent of the site.
Report objectives
The objectives of this report are to:
• Describe and summarise the planning background which may affect the landscape design of the subject site;
• Describe the subject site and it's immediate surrounds;
• Describe the proposed landscape concept for the proposed development; and
• Respond to the objectors and councils concerns relating to the landscape.
Objections to the permit application
Objections to the current permit applica tion were received by surrounding residents. The objections and that relate to the landscape include:
• Park All/wily: Users of Ihe soulh side of Armstrallg Reserve (ill particular tile cllildren's playgrOlllld) lIave tlleir ability to quietly elljoy tile park reduced witll tile kllowledge of tile abutting apartl1lents having direct overhead and adjacent viewing platforllls and willdows. This creates a situatioll where people within the develop11lell l can obselve park IIsers withou t the park II sers beillg aware(. .. ).
Grounds for refusal
Hobsons Bay City Council issued a Notice of Refusal on the 15th December 2011. The relevant landscape concerns are listed below: • The proposed blli/diug desigll represellls a poor llrball desig1l olltcollle ill regard to the
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o Upper storey (cnll li!evered) setbacks 10 Armslrang Reselve ami Paille, Crawford ami Latrobe Streets;
o Articlllalio1l, for1ll, bulk alld scale;
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• The appeartmce of the proposed developl11ellt with regard to tile cantilevered forlll would result ill a poor urban design solution for the subject site.
Base Data
In preparing this report ERM was provided with the following:
• Revised architectural plans prepared by Kavellaris Urban Design Pty Ltd;
• Application for review sent by Best Hopper Solicitors to VCAT, dated 3 January 2012;
• Notice of Refusal by Hobsons Bay City Council ,dated 15 December 2011;
• Hobsons Bay Council Officer's Report dated December 2011;
• Objections received by Hobsons Bay City Council dated October-November 2011,
• Original Landscape plans submitted with the permit application, prepared by James Dawson Landscape Design Pty Ltd, Drawing Nos. LPj01- LPj03 Rev: C, dated 18th August, 2011;
• Urban Design Context Report prepared by Hansen Parhlership dated September 2011;
• Previous VCAT order No. P3214j2010 dated 21 April 2011.
I have also re-visited the site on the 10th May, 2012.
Expert Evidence - Practice Note
I acknowledge that I have read and complied with the VCAT Practice Note - PNVCAT2, Expert Evidence dated 15 March 2012. In compliance \vith this Practice Note, I provide the following information.
Name & Address
Allan Wyatt Environmental Resources Management Pty Ltd Level 3, Tower 3, World Trade Centre 18-38 Siddeley Street, Docklands, VIC, 3005.
Qualifica tions
I am a registered landscape architect with over 30 years' experience and I have a Grad.Dip.L.D from RMIT (1980) and I am a member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
I have given expert evidence on landscape, urban design and visual impact assessment at the former Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and VCAT and also provided expert evidence before panel hearings in Victoria. I have also given expert evidence before Planning Appellant bodies in NSW, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and New Zealand.
A Curriculum Vitae is attached as an Appendix to this report (refer Annex A).
Instructions
ERM have been engaged by Domain Hill Property Group to prepare a landscape concept plan for the proposed development and to prepare a landscape report which would address the grounds for refusal and objections that were landscape based.
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Declarat ion
I have made all the inquiries that I believe are desirable and appropriate and no matters of significance, which I regard as relevant, have to my knowledge been withheld from the Tribunal.
Anan Wyalt
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PLANNING BACKGROUND
The subject site is located in Paine Street, Newport approximately 8 km south west of the Melbourne CBD. This area of Newport is accessed from Melbourne Road, which is to the west of the subject site.
The subject site is approximately 0.32ha in area and is part of an island site created by Wilkins Street (north), Latrobe Street (west), Crawford Street (East and Paine Street (south). The northern section of this 'island' is used as public open space (Armstrong Reserve) and has a basketball court at its northern end and a children's playground and cricket practice nets at the southern edge of the reserve. The remainder of the reserve is grassed open space with established canopy trees.
The location of the subject site and Armstrong Reserve are shown in Figure 2-1.
Site Locality (Source: Gaogle Earth)
The planning provisions within the Hobsons Bay City Council PlaIUling Scheme apply to the subject site.
State Planning Policy Framework
The State PlalUling Policies relevant to the site in relation to the landscape include:
Clause 15 - Built Environment and Heritage
• Planning should ensure all new land l/ se and development appropriately respol'lds to its lnlldscape, protect places and sites witli significant heritage, architectural, aesthetic and cultural value;
• Developl1lent to respolld to its context il1 terms of urban character, cultural heritage, Naturnl features, sllrrounding landscape and clill/ate;
• Encourage retention of existing vegetatiON or revegetatioll as part of subdivision al'ld development proposals;
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• Design of interfaces between bllildings and public spaces, including tile arrangement of adjoinillg activities, entrances, windows, and architectural detailillg, should enhance the visual mid social experience of the flser; and
• Recognition should be given to the setting in which buildings are designed and the illtegrathlg role of landscape arcJlitectllre,
Clause 15.01-4 - Design for safety
Objectives
• To improve c01ll1ll1l1lity safety and encol/rage neighbourhood design tllat makes people feel safe.
Strategies
• Ensure tlte design of buildings, p/lblic spaces alld the mix of activities cOlltribllte to safety and tile perception of safety.
The planning policies also refer to the Safer Design Guidelines for Victoria (Crime Prevention Victoria and Department of Sustainability and Environment, 2005). These Guidelines
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Surveillance
1. Maximise visibility and surveillance of the public environment
... if public places are overlooked frol1l adjoining buildings people feel safer and potential offenders feel exposed. Natural sllroeillance is one of the primary aids of crime prevention."
These guidelines also recommend that " ... parks, public opell spaces al1d play areas are vis ible fr011lll eighbouring streets, hOllses, schools and other buildillgs." (Design Suggestion 4,1.1) and 'for buildings that front open space, maximise opportunities for informal surveillance from upper levels." (Design Suggestion 3.1.3).
Local Planning Policy Framework
The Local Planning Policies relevant to landscape that affect the site include:
Clause 43.01 - Heritage Overlay
• Ensure tltat new development does not detract from tile naiural environment and ecological systems.
Implications of these planning policies
The planning policies pick up the need for appropriate landscape treatment but importantly also point to the requirements to improve public safety. This is best done by providing visual surveillance from the proposed development to the park, especially from the upper levels.
Therefore planting along the northern boundary of the subject site should be selec ted such that this planting does articulate and break up the elevation of the building when viewed from the park but it should not provide a solid screen of vegetation that would remove the possibility of casual surveillance of the park from the adjoining units.
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SUBJECT SITE & ENVIRONS
The subject site is bounded by Paine Street to the south, Latrobe Street to the west and Ahna Terrace to the east. The subject site abuts Armstrong Reserve on its northern boundary .
Paine, Crawford and Latrobe Streets are residential streets. The houses on these residential streets consist of Cl. range of one" and two storey dwellings with a range of landscape treatments in their frontages.
Armstrong Reserve is a smaIllocal park with established trees, Cl. children's playground, a basketball court and a cricket practice net.
The subject site was previously used for light industry and the buildings and hard standing areas that once occupied the subject site have been removed.
Figure 3.1 shows the subject site and these adjoining r,?ads and Armstrong Reserve.
Locality Plan (Source Google Earth)
The site is relatively flat and is part of a large expa nse of Younger Basalt areas in Melbourne's west. Soils are generally uniform dark grey or brown, heavy-textured clay, sometimes expansive (Terrain Classification for Engineering Purposes of the Melbourne Area, Victoria, K Grant, CSIRO, 1972).
The following sections wiII describe the existing landscape character of the area.
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Existing streetseape & parkland planting
Paine, FrankIin and Crawford Streets are quite flat. These streets have es tablished street trees with a varying range of species which include:
• Purple Cherry-plum (Pyrus cerasifera 'Nigra');
• Ash (Fraxhws sp.);
• Rowan Tree (Sorbus aucupnrin);and
• Paperbark (Me/alellca 'p.).
Purple Cherry-plum is quite common on the surrounding streets and in the nature strip immediately adjacent to the site boundaries. These sl~lalI trees have not been successful; many are greatly different in size, with quite a few of the trees showing signs of senescence. I would recommend their replacement in the nature strips adjacent to the subject site as part of the development.
The planting in the adjoining parkland has more species diversity and trees include:
• Lemon-scented Gum (COIymbia citriodora);
• Spotted Gum (Corymbia m.aclllala);
• Claret Ash (Fmxi l1ll s mywoodii);
• Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagullarin palersonii);
• Pepper Tree (Shilllls molle);
• She Oak (Allocnsllarinn sp.); and
• Swamp Paperbark (Me/alellen armillaris).
A garden area in the Park adjacent to the northern boundary of the subject site and adjacent to the playground is mass planted with Agapanthus (Agapanlhus orielltnlis).
View looking northwest along Paine Street& north along Crawford Street
Figure 3.2 shows the view looking north-west to north from Paine Street to Crawford Street. The existing Cherry-plums are planted on the west side of Crawford Street and on both sides of Paine Street at 20 m centres approximately. They make a poor contribution to both s treetsca pes.
Paperbarks are visible on the east side of Crawford Street where they alternate with Cherry-plums. The poor quality of the existing streetseape planting where Cherry-plums have been used is demonstrated by a panorama taken from midway down Crawford Street looking west across the subject site.
Figure 3.3 shows the Cherry-plums planted in Crawford Street adjacent to the subject site. Trees on the other side of the site provide a more significant contribution as does the established planting in Armstrong Reserve to the right of this panorama.
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View looking north west from Crawford Street across the subject site
In contrast the view from the opposite end of Paine Street shows the existing Ash trees which are planted on the eastern side of Latrobe Street and make an excellent contribution to the streetscape.
View looking north along Latrobe Street & south east along Paine Street
Figllre 3.4 shows Latrobe Street on the left and Paine Street on the right of this panorama. The existing site is visible in the centre of the panorama and is completely devoid of trees although trees are visible in Armstrong Reserve to the north.
Planting in Latrobe Street includes a row of Rowan Trees on the western side opposite the Reserve and established Ash on the eastern side of the street adjacent to the subject site and along the western edge of Armstrong Reserve. Large trees are also visible in Armstrong Reserve.
View looking north along Latrobe Street
The view in Figure 3.5 is taken looking north from a location in Latrobe Street adjacent to the northern boundary of the subject site. TIle children's playground, within Armstrong Reserve, is visible on the right.
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From a similar location, looking south towards Paine Street, it is apparent that the existing Ash, also shown in Figure 3.4 on the nature strip adjacent to the subject site, similarly make a contribution to the streetscape.
View looking south along Latrobe Street
In Figure 3.6 the view is taken looking south towards the Paine Street intersection. The trees on the left are existing Ash planted in the nature strip and continuing along the western boundary of the subject site to the Paine Street intersection. Rowan trees are planted on the opposite side of Crawford Street as seen on Figure 3.5. Paperbarks and a Lemon-scented Gum are also visible in Annstrong Reserve adjacent to the Child ren's playground in the background of the photo.
View looking south from the existing basketbal1 court in Armstrong Reserve
Figure 3.7 shows the view from the basketball court looking towa~ds a cricket pr~c tice net and children's playground which are located near the northern boundary of the subject site. Existing trees incl ude She Oaks, substantial Eucalypts as well as a number of Ash. This mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees is common in the vicini ty both in the streetscapes and in the treatment of the frontages of existing resid ential properties.
Existing buildings around the site include a range of single storey residential properties with differing landscape treatments. They differ in architectural style from brick veneer to older weatherboard and reproduction Victorian architecture.
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Existing brick veneer dwellings around the subject site
Existing Victorian or reproduction Victorian orchitecture
Figt/re 3.8 and Figure 3.9 show that not only do adjacent properties differ widely in terms of architectural character, but there is also a great difference in the landscape treatment of the frontages. In some properties the frontage is well planted whilst in others there is no substantial planting.
Some properties along Crawford Street have back / side fences and garages fronting the stree t.
Existing property boundary treatments in Crawford Street
Figure 3.10 shows some of the existing fence treatments in Crawford Street. The contrast between boundary treatments in the area is apparent. Picket fences are common elements
. in the streetscapes surrounding the site while masonry walls are rare.
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The Subject Site
The subject site, as mentioned previously, abuts Armstrong Reserve on its northern boundary, Crawford Street and Latrobe Street on the east and west respectively and Paine Street on the south. It is flat and vacant at the moment.
Existing site conditions
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Landscape features of the locality
Planting within the area of Newport is Cl mixture of dominant Eucalypt and deciduous upper canopy trees. It is this mix of exotic and native planting that provides the dominant landscape character of the area. Species found in the area include:
• Jacaranda (Jacarmlrit1111imosifolia);
• Peppercorn (ShimlS IIIol/e)
• Ornamenta l Pear (Pyrlls calleryana)
• American Sweetgum (Liquidnmhnr styrncifllln)
• Lemon-scented Gum (Coryl1lbia citriodom);
ll1e proposed Landscape Concept Plan should also draw on a range of plant materials and u ti lise species that are common in the area.
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PROPOSED LANDSCAPE TREATMENT
The Landscape Concept Plan has been designed having regard to the following principles and objectives:
• Improve the existing streetscape of Paine, Crawford and Latrobe Streets through the retention of existing \vorthwhile street trees and the replacement of poor quality streetscape planting with better suited species;
• Provision of front garden plantings which will augment the streetscape and provide private spaces and gardens for the future residents of this development;
• Enhance the landscape amenity of Armstrong Reserve by appropriate planting along the common boundary; and
• Select appropriate species to suit the spaces and micro-climate / planters on slab v· .. hich comprise the planting within the central courtyard.
• Maximise planting and pedestrian circulation on the first floor, to enhance the amenity of residential dwellings and common areas.
landscaping around the perimeter of site
The Council was concerned that that the mass and form of the proposed building would be aggravated by the height of the fencing surrounding the ground floor courtyards. The proposed Landscape Concept Plan for ground floor of the site is shown on Figure 4.1
Landscape Concept Plan - Street level
These garden areas along the street frontages and at the rear adjacent to Armstrong Reserve can accommodate lower level planting and some hedging which will provide a measure of separation between the ground level terraces and the footpath.
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Figure 4.2 shows the extent of the planted areas and paved courtyard areas at streetscape level.
Landscape Concept Plan - (Canopy trees not shown)
A 3-metre landscaped setback is provided from the boundary to the edge of the proposed building. The previous proposal had a 2 metre setback proposed and this scheme was refused by VCAT.
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Figure 4.3 shows section BB across Paine Street, where the additional metre on the courtyard width allows for a planted edge that will provide space for the establishment of small trees that will contribute to the streetscape and will enhance the amenity of the furore residents.
Section across Paine Street
There is sufficient space to allow for the provision of a range of species to the courtyard of the ground floor units, including canopy trees, around the perimeter of the site.
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Figl/re 4.4 shows the provision of canopy trees at the streetscape level. Existing street trees have been replaced in the Paine and Crawford Street frontages. The suggested species for replacement of the street trees are Chinese Elms or Manchurian Pears. I have shown Chinese Elms in the plan as a replacement street tree for the poor quality Cherry-plums. The suggested species have not been approved by Council and obviously the final selection would be done in consultation and with the approval of Council.
Landscape and fence treatment along Paine Street
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Figure 4.4 also shows an example of the landscaping proposed for Paine Street, both within the site boundary and along the nature strip adjacent to the site.
A fence gate leads to a paved area adjacent to the building and a landscape strip abuts the fence line. The proposed fence is to be 1.5m in height and is to be visually transparent. Vertical steel pickets approximately 20mm in diameter at 75111111 centres "viII provide a degree of security but will allow the front gardens to be read as part of the streetscape.
Manchurian Pears have been used to provide a terminal view from the apartment's interior, making a positive contribution to the landscape character at ground floor level. The Chinese Elms which are proposed as replacements for the existing Cherry-plums in the nature strip will further enhance the character of the streetscape.
A Iow hedge is also proposed within the front garden areas to further separate the private open space courtyards of the residents of the development from the view of pedestrians using the footpath.
Several species have been nominated within the Planting Schedule on the Landscape Concept Plan that are suitable for hedging. Species include Camellia, Box-leafed Honeysuckle, Orange Jasmine, Cape Plumbago and Viburnum, all of which are appropriate for either a clipped or informal hedge adjacent to the perimeter fence or in locations where visual separation is desirable.
Ground covers and low plants form a continuous understory layer below the proposed trees. Low species such as Flax Lill)' are proposed next to the driveway to ensure that there is visibility for exiting traffic of pedestrians on the footpath. Low garden planting also provides visual interest and contrast within the garden areas.
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Park frontage
As well as the tree and garden planting to the streetscapes surroWlding the site, a different species selection has been used on the northern boundary abutting Armstrong Reserve.
Landscape treatment to north boundary
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Figure 4.5 shows the treatment of a section of the northern boundary. Here copses of a small Eucalypt have been used as a means of providing some separation between units while at the same time allowing views through to Armstrong Reserve. Gungurru is a small Eucalypt, which is best planted in copses. A single specimen is growing in the garden on the corner of Paine and Crawford Streets. Additional specimens are planted in surrounding properties in the area as shown on Figure 4.6.
Gungurru (Eucalyptus caesia)
These trees have a very open canopy and in copse like planting provide an interesting landscape element along the rear boundary. Their trunks are an appealing element in their own right, as are the large red flowers which are also attractive to native birds.
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South west corner
A raised planter is proposed on the pedestrian access on the south west corner. A large deciduous tree (such as Chinese Elm and Mop Top Robinia) and understarey planting provides a focal point across the entry area. The proposed tree is to be planted within the raised planter as a feature element to the entry and with a seating area to the north side, adjacent to the stairs.
Figure 4.7 shows the proposed treatment of the south west entry area.
Landscape treatment on the south west entry area
Climbing plants such as Star Jasmine are proposed on the west facing wall near the ground floor access door. This planting will provide a green cover to the wall, emphasize the building's entry point and enhance the treatment of t~is corner,
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landscaping within the central courtyard
The cenh'al courtyard is above the ground floor carparking areas and as such landscaping needs to be es tablished in planters above this slab.
Landscaping in planters above a slab is not uncommon and techniques to ensure the longevity of landscape in this situation are weIl proven. Figure 4.8 shows the planting proposed within the central courtyard.
Tree planting in the central courtyard area
This planting includes a Jacaranda tree on the north, between the north·east and northwest access stairs. The Jacaranda and the raised planter located in the centre provides a focal point at both pedestrian approaches and defines the circulation. Jacaranda have been used throughout this area of Newport as a street tree and its use here builds upon this neighbourhood tree.
A seating area is located on the south of this area. Figure 4.9 shows the proposed raised planters on the first floor.
Planters in the central courtyard areas
Trees on the upper level are located wi thin planters. Many of these trees are planted in copses and have been chosen as they perform well when planted in groups. Species such as the Mop-top Robinia and the Japanese Maple grow well when planted closely together as this form of planting mimics how these species grow naturally.
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Two types of raised planter rnateria ls are proposed, determined by spatial limitations of the ga rden beds proposed .
The planters on the eas t units will be made of steel or timber. The thickness of these materials allows a greater area for planting whilst providing visual interes t and an alternative treatment to the remainder of the first floor planters. Figure 4.10 shows the proposed raised planters loca ted on the eas t units (No. 26 to 30).
Raised planters to Units 26 to 30
A 900ml11 high fence will continue vertically from the planter wait with perforations on the upper side to allow light penetration. Small trees such as Japanese Maple and sma ll groundcover plants are proposed in front of the apartment windows, providing visual separation from the circulation path.
The remainder of the units on the first floor will have a block wall planter on the courtyard with a fence on top as shown on the Landscape Concept plan. North facing courtyards will be planted with evergreen trees such as Bleeding Heat or Native Frangipani. TIle south facing courtyards are proposed to be planted with deciduous trees such as Crepe My rtle, Manchurian Peat and Crab Apple.
All the planters will be irrigated and at times of water restric tion wa ter will be provided from the water storage areas in the basement. As well the planters will have d rainage and connections to the stormwater system to prevent water-logging in times of heavy rainfall.
The location and shape of the block wall planters is illustrated in Figure 4.11. Courtyard areas have been fenced and planting will hide much of this fence. Section AA illustrates the proposed section through the pedestrian access from Latrobe Street and shows the extent of vegeta tion to be established over the basement slab.
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Section showing planters in front of courtyard areas
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111ese sections and others on the proposed Landscape Concept Plan illustrate planting within the central courtya rd which will provide a landscaped setting for the residents of the development.
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CONCLUSION
The development sits within a landscape consistent with the neighbourhood's garden character. The proposed landscape concept provides a positive contribution to the area. The development can be landscaped in a way that adds to the streetscape and deals sensitively with the interface to the park and provides a focal courtyard for the residents of this development.
Streetscape
The landscaping around the perimeter both improves the streetscape planting by the replacement of the Cherry-plums with Chinese Elms and reinforces this landscape treatment by the provision of tree planting around the perimeter wi thin the site boundaries.
On the street frontages, Manchurian Pears and low hedging wiII complement the proposed street tree planting. The fence has deliberately been made transparent so that the landscaping will read at street level.
The street tree planting proposed is using a species that have not been approved by Council. HO\vever the Chinese Elm has been used as a street tree in Melbourne and whilst it is recommended many other species would also be suitable and these could be evergreen species or other decid uous trees.
The interface with Armstrong Reserve
The species and the character of this perimeter planting are different where they abut Annstrong Reserve. Here copses of a slender Iow growing Eucalypt provide an attractive upper story "edge" to the Reserve and filter views to the development. Additional small deciduous h'ees provide a seasonal treatment beneficial for the future residents and filter views to the Reserve. Importantly both these selected species aUow surveillance from the proposed units to the park and to the playground.
Central courtyard
In the central courtya rd area, planters provide opportunities for planting that complements the architecture and creates a series of spaces for the future residents ranging from small private open space areas next to apartments to curvilinear lines definin g views and circulation paths on the open courty ard areas.
Many of the courtyard trees are planted in copses. Species such as the Mop Top Robinia and the Japanese Maple grow well when planted closely together as this form of planting mimics how these species grow naturally.
I believe that the landscape reinforces the vision of the Council for innovative designs which are "ftll1cl ional, aes thetically pleasing and pleasal1t to live in" (Objective 3, Residential) as well as providing passive surveillance to the adjoining streetscapes and to the Park. ll1erefore I do not believe that there are landscape reasons that would preclude the issue of a planning permit.
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Allan Wyatt Partner, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture
Allan has extensive experience in the masterplanning, detailed design, documentation and contract administration of a variety of projects both in Australia and overseas. He has worked on a variety of urban design projects across Victoria and Tasmania as well as being involved in the masterplanning of new suburbs and broad acre development across Australia as well as in China, India and Malaysia.
More recently, Allan has managed the visua l assessment component of many major infrastructure projects which have included:
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wind farms.
mining a nd quarrying developments.
electricity transmission lines.
gas pipelines and associated gas plants.
roads, bridges and freeways.
The central issue in many of these projects has been the potential visual impact and these projects have usually involved the generation of accurate 3D-computer imagery to aid in this assessment and to explain the projec t implications to the wider community.
Allan also has a particular interest in landscape planning, rehabilitation and wetlands design. Many large infrastructure projects also lltilise these skills in the provision of remediation a nd screen planting.
AlIan regularly appears before independent panel hearings, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal 01CAl) and other appellant bodies as an expert witness in the areas of urban design, visual assessment and landscape architecture.
Recently AlIan has been the Parbler responsible for the establishment of ERM's Hong Kong Landscape practice.
Papers
Recent papers have included:
• Beallty is in tl1e eye of the beholder a paper presented to the
Wind power conference, Adelaide, September 2006.
• Visual aSseSS11le1lt ofwil1d fa rms, pa per printed in VPELA
News, October 2006
Education
• Graduate Diploma Landscape Design (RMIT) 1979
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Employment history
1997 to Present Parbler at Environmental Resources Management Australia Pty Ltd. Principal and Director responsible for Landscape Architechlre in Australia and ? outh East Asia.
1989 to 1996 Director, Ratio Consultants Ply Ltd
1980 to 1989 Director, Allan Wyatt Pty Lld
1976 to 1979 Landscape Architect, Public Works Department Victoria
1974 to 1976 Peter Jones Architect & Landscape Consultant
1972 to 1974 Landscape Contractor, Bowral, NSW
Professional Affiliations and Registrations
• Associate, Australian Instihlte of Landscape Architects
• Fellow, Victorian Planning and Environmental Law
Assoc iation
• Member of the executive, Victorian Planning and
Environmental Law Association Inc.
• Member, River Basin Management Society
• Member, Australian India Chamber of Commerce
Fields of Competence
• Visual Assessment
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Broad Scale Masterplannillg
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Key Visual Assessment Projects
Melbourne Desalinafiolt Project, Wont/Ulggi Visual and Landscape assessment for the proposed Melbourne Desalination Plant, which included examining the plant site as well as the underground pipeline and overhead power supply options. We also undertook a concept design and design guidelines for the entire plant site.
Mt Arlll1lr Mine
Visual assessment of proposed coal mine extension ill the Rlmter Valley. Tlte project involved assessment of the visual changes resulting from development when viewed from locations ill tlte surrouuding rural cOllmumity.
/alldra Mine Quarry, NSW
Visual Assessment for a mine quarry extellsio1J ;11 eastem New South Wales.
Ranger Uranium Mine Expansion, NT
Visual Assessment of a proposed expansion to au existing uranium mine ill Kakadu National Park. The project illcorporates photomontages and 3D modelling of the proposed expansion within a sensitive envirownent.
ConfidelJtial Mine Project, NSW
Visual Assessment within all EAfor a proposed mine ill New South Wales.
MOllnt Shamrock Quarry, Pakenham Visual and Landscape assessment for proposed Works Authority extension to existing quarry. The work involved Landscape Rehabilitation and Mitigation Planting to address environment and visual issues.
MOlltrose Quarry Development of end use guidelines and rehabilitation recommendations for Montrose Quarry. The project also incorporated visual assessment of the proposed expansion of operations from nearby surrounding hills and other viewing locations.
LyndIJurst Quarry Re-Development End use plan for sand mine incorporating residential subdivision and sporting precinct.
Karkarook Lake aud Wetlands for CSR Rehabilitation masterplan and design documentation for sand mine to incorporate lake, wetIands and passive recreation areas.
Various Wind Fanll projects Visual assessment of many wind farm projects, which have included projects across Australia some of which are listed below:
• Turitea Wind farm, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Mighhj
River Power)
• Oaklands Hill Wind Farm (Investee)
• Ararat Wind Farm (Res Australia)
• Taralga Wind Farm (RES Southern Cross)
• Mt Mercer Wind Farm (West Wind)
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• Ryan Corner Wind Farm (Camesa Energy & TME)
• Macarthur Wind Farm (ACL)
• Black Springs Windfarm EIS (Wind Corporation Australia Ltd)
• Yaloak Estate Wind Farm (Pacific Hydro)
• Dollar Wind Farm (Meridian EnergtJ & ACL)
• Bald Hills Wind Farm (Wind Power)
• Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm, SA. (Hydro Tasmania)
• Yankalilla Wind Farm, SA. (Origin Energy)
• Portland Wind EnergJ} Project (Pacific Hydro)
LNG Termiual, South Soko, Hong Kong Landscape and Visual Assessment components within an EES that also included a fly through model of the proposed development on South Soko Island.
Cltmmel Deepening Project, Port of Melbourne (POMe) Visual assessment of this major piece of Victorian infrastructure which included an examination of the visual impacts of tile plume created by dredging activities in Port Philip Bay.
Basslink Visual assessment of proposed transmission line options and associated components for major inter~connector between Tasmania and Victoria.
Other transmission line assessments Various other transmission lines in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
Bass Gas Visual assessment of alignment options and associated infrastructure for proposed gas pipeline adjacent to the East Gippsland coastline
Pacific Highway duplication Karllah to Buladelah, NSW Visual assessment and landscape planning for incorporation into Environmental Effects Statement. TIle project involved duplication of the existing highway requiring assessment of the visual impacts from nearby houses associate with vegetation removal.
Five Islands Bridge duplication, NSW Visual assessment and landscape planning for incorporation within the Environmental Effects Statement. TIle project involved duplication of an existing adjacent to wetlands and lake area. A comparison of route options was undertaken an.d the visual impact assessed from sensitive viewpoints.
Parramatta Railway, NSW In conjunction with Kinhill, ERM were responsible for the EIS for the proposed Parramatta Railway visual assessment. Part of tIlis work involved the visual assessment of the above ground sections of the railway and the proposed stations.
Visy Paper & Pulp Mill, Tumut NSW Undertook the visual assessment of this proposed Paper and Pulp Mill which included photomontages from viewpoints on the main roads.
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Telstra Telecommtmica tioll facilities Responsible for the visual assessment of various Telstra Telecommunication towers and associated facilities in Victoria (Coldstream, Seville, Bangholme North, Ventnor, St Andrews & Gunnamatta), Tasmania (Legana) and in South Australia (Nonvood & MiddLeton).
Mallacoota Boat LaulJchillg Ramp & foreshore masterplmt Responsible for the revised Masterplanning in response to a visual assessment for this foreshore redevelopment project.
Key Urban Design & Planning Projects
Remas, Chi"a Masterplanning a 31 square kilometre site in northern China which included two resorts, town centre and marina, residential areas, golf courses, cultural centre, sporting and educational facilities.
Hong Kong University Landscape masterplanning of the proposed extension to Hong Kong University as part of a selected competition. The design incorporated pedestrian layout, roof gardens and an overall vision for this area of the university.
Gurgaoll IT Park, Delhi, Illdia Responsible for the site masterpIanning of this large IT Park for 60,000 workers on the outskirts of Delhi. The site masterplan had to accommodate a high quality amenity setting for the proposed end users and so the site design was a primary driver for the architecture, providing high quality landscaped areas as a focus for the development. AI carparking and security services were located in multi level, below ground carparks.
Lome Urban Design controls Writing the urban design controls for one of Victoria's premier coastal settlements, to guide new development and to assist in retaining the unique identity of this township.
Mt Bllller Urball Desigll Controls Following an earlier study on Lands Use Planning, ERM was commissioned to prepare urban design controls for new development at Mt Buller, Victoria's leading ski resort.
Birrartmg Marr - Melbollme Cricket GroulJd PedestrialJ Bridge This $A30 million is a major piece of infrastructure being undertaken for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. ERM undertook urban design and landscape components.
North Melboume Railway Statioll ERM has undertaken the urban design and landscape components of this project which has included the development of a major square and nodal interchange servicing northern Melbourne's access to the City Loop.
Mt Bllller Local Plmmillg Policy Framework Study A study examining the land use planning for Melbourne's premier ski resort which was jointly undertaken with Maunsell Pty Ltd. ERM was involved in public participation workshops and the delineation of land use zones.
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Momillgtolt Race Course Preparation of a facility Masterplan to re-examine at the functional relationships at this existing track.
FlemillgtolJ Race Course ERM has been engaged to project manage the staged implementation of a Masterplan which we prepared for the site. This has included the design of a 5km flood wall, wetlands, new entries and pedestrian areas for Melbourne's leading horse racing venue, which each year hosts the Melbourne Cup.
Pearl Island Golf & Couutnj Club Clubhouse, PelJallg, Malaysia. Following the masterplanning of this site and the subsequent documentation of the golf course, ERM has been engaged to develop the extensive landscape courtyards and pools which are an integral part of tllis major facility. TIle pools and courts were constructed as part of the large golf clubhouse and hotel facility and were partly external however the major components are within the buildings structure.
Falls Creek Urban Design Study Undertake a series of commissions to provide a square and entry in.to one of Victoria's leading ski resorts. The study examined building massing, orientation and access for a proposed focal point for tile resort.
Various subdivisions Subdivisions have ranged from new towns with up to 3000 allotments to the design of small infill subdivisions. Currently we are documenting tlle tllird stage of Botanica Springs, a 3000 lot subdivision in MeIton.
Various streetscape aud urball design advice Advice has been provided to Councils, Local Authorities and developers regarding streetscape options as well as urban design input into the development of large focal point sites. For example we are currently providing advice on the redevelopment of the CUB site at the end of Swanston Street, which terminates Melbourne's main axis.
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