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CITY OF RYDE

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA NO. 05/07 The above Committee will meet on Tuesday, 3 April 2007 at Eden Gardens & Garden Centre, 301 – 307 Lane Cove Road, North Ryde at 7.30pm to discuss the following matters. CONTENTS Item Property/Subject Page

1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE REPORT ................................................. 1

2 OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION ............................................................................................. 2

3 PLANNING IN MACQUARIE PARK CORRIDOR, NORTH RYDE - Status Report PRESENTATION ........................................................................................... 10

4 PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) – Bevillesta Pty Ltd and Council of the City of Ryde – Redevelopment of Top Ryde Shopping Centre – Integrated Traffic Solution PRESENTATION ........................................................................................... 26

5 MACQUARIE PARK FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – Inaugural Committee Meeting (March 2007) ........................................... 47

6 LANE COVE TUNNEL / M2 MOTORWAY – Status Report......................... 58

7 EPPING TO CHATSWOOD RAIL LINE – Status Report ............................. 61

8 CHILD CARE AUDIT AND CHILD CARE WAITING LISTS.......................... 65

9 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (IM&T) STRATEGIC PLAN 2007-2012...................................................................... 79

10 DRAFT CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM ...................................................... 122

CITY OF RYDE Committee of the Whole Agenda No. 05/07 Page 1

ITEM 1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION: That the report of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole No. 04/07 held on 20 March 2007 be confirmed.


ITEM 2 OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PRESENTATION File No. COR2007/892 The Manager Urban Planning reports 20 March 2007: Report Summary This report introduces the concept of economic development within the City of Ryde and outlines proposed new activities and programs. The report also makes reference to the NSW State Metropolitan Strategy and the NSW State Plan to place Ryde’ s local economic development initiatives in the broader regional and state context. Background A new organisational structure for City of Ryde (CoR) was established in consultation with the Council in May 2005 and in May, 2006 a new position relating to economic development was established under the Group Manager, Environment and Planning. The Economic Development Manager has 3 key position objectives: • The development and marketing of Ryde to attract and retain investment which

complements our environment and lifestyle; • To facilitate the development and enhancement of the City economic and

business base, create employment and broaden the council’s rate base; • To create a positive environment that benefits existing business and residents. Report The City of Ryde is committed to working collaboratively and in partnership with the Ryde business community, other key business groups, as well as other levels of government and associated stakeholders. The role of Economic Development Manager supports the concept of sustainable economic development that facilitates a vibrant community, encourages local enterprise and enhanced employment. Over the following months economic development - related activities for Ryde, based on the three objectives above, will focus on the following specific areas: • Information and business support services referral; • Marketing and promotion of the City, its key Town Centres and Villages; • Promotion of business growth and development; • Supporting new, and expansion of existing, business investment


ITEM 2 (continued) Priority activities for the position include the following: • Business information Data Base; • Economic Development Strategy for the City Of Ryde (part of City wide Local

Strategy); • Exporters Network for local business; • Collaboration with The Ryde Business Forum and other stakeholders (local

business; TAFE, Macquarie University etc) for seminars and business briefings; • ‘Ryde Business Week’; • Mainstreet – work with local business and identify funding sources for town

centre and village streetscape improvements; • Macquarie Park – Investment attraction, promotion and branding in conjunction • with the Place Manager; • ‘City Of Ryde’ Business Awards program; • City wide signage and branding – assist current work program; • ‘City Of Ryde’ Business Website and local Business Newsletter; and • NSROC recognition – forge links. The priority activities described above reflect the overall regional and state picture, that the CoR is at the leading edge of transformation into a diverse, vibrant and services -based local economy. In particular, areas such as Macquarie Park now represent a national and international core of high value, knowledge workers associated with the sciences sector, research, ICT and biotechnology. In addition to strong retail land uses, our other town centres and villages contain a viable and productive core of property and business services, finance and insurance sectors. The result is increasing incomes, less unemployment and an overall higher community economic well-being. This outcome presents major opportunities to work with the local business community, to encourage new business development, improve local competitiveness and promote the area to potential investors. Continued effort is required to support and facilitate continuing sustainable growth in the next decade and beyond. A collaborative approach between all spheres of government, business stakeholders and the local community should be strongly pursued to make things happen. The Metropolitan Strategy: The Metropolitan Strategy recognizes that Sydney is Australia’s only global city. Its mix of national parks, beaches and waterways, diverse and energetic cultural life, vibrant suburban centres, varied cultures and job and business opportunities provide a diversity of choices to local and regional communities.


ITEM 2 (continued) Economic, social and environmental sustainability are the guiding principles for the Metropolitan Strategy and are principles that are applicable to the City Of Ryde. Five aims have been outlined in the Strategy’s vision to achieve a more ‘sustainable city’. • Enhance Liveability • Strengthen Economic Competitiveness • Ensure Fairness • Protect the Environment • Improve Governance

The Strategy addresses economic competitiveness and focuses on private enterprise as the main economic driver. Business makes decisions about investment, products and services, hiring workers, where to locate, what to sell and what to buy. The NSW Government as well as local governments can influence these decisions through planning and infrastructure investment and broader economic and social policies and assistance programs to grow businesses. The NSW Metropolitan Strategy provides a ‘framework’ for the Government’s activity in these areas. In summary, Sydney’s as well as Ryde’s economic competitiveness offers many advantages to companies considering establishing or expanding. Some of the major reasons are:- Desirable - Sydney is among the top locations in the world for quality of life and is consistently rated the world's best city; Powerful - Gross State Product in 2005-06 was A$320 billion, larger than each of the economies of Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and the Philippines; Smart - Sydney has a well educated workforce and Australia attracts the third largest number of international students in the English speaking world after the US and the UK; Multilingual - About 200 languages are spoken in Sydney, making it one of the most culturally diverse locations in the world; Global - The first major financial centre to open for trading each day, Sydney spans the closing of the US business day and the opening of the European market; Connected - Sydney is Australia's internet exchange and telecommunications hub, with fast, reliable links to all major international destinations; Prominent - Sydney is home to 65% cent of Australia's Asia Pacific regional headquarters and 45% cent of its largest companies by revenue;


ITEM 2 (continued) The physical expression of the advantages described above is given local recognition in the following Macquarie Park references.

“The concentration of globally competitive industries, including finance and business services, tourism, education, information industries, design and advanced manufacturing are in the ‘global economic corridor’, stretching from Macquarie Park to Sydney Airport and Port Botany”. - Sydney has the advantage of industry clusters in emerging fields, notably

information and communications technologies and other digital technologies, especially the multimedia, creative industries, biomedical and pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology and energy-efficient technologies”.

- Sydney has outstanding higher education, (egs. Macquarie University /

Meadowbank and Ryde TAFE’s), other research and health facilities.

The NSW State Plan The NSW State Plan, “A New Direction for NSW”, was launched in November, 2006. The plan was launched on the basis that New South Wales is one of the best places in the world to work, raise a family and enjoy life and as well, it is about making NSW even better place. The Plan identifies specific priorities for Government action over a planning period of 10 years. By providing the right environment for business investment and growth, the Plan’s priorities are: • Maintain and invest in infrastructure to support our growing economy; • Cut red tape; • Increase participation in education and training and, • maintain the State's AAA rating.

Of relevance to economic development in the City of Ryde are the following opportunities:- • “Working with local businesses to keep jobs and investment in NSW and side by

side with Invest Australia to promote Sydney and regional NSW as first -rate business destinations;

• Reducing turnaround times and increasing the certainty of expected timeframes

for major development assessment approvals; • Protecting priority employment land in existing areas and fast tracking the

zoning and availability of serviced industrial land to meet the needs of business growth across the State;

• Supporting the efforts of NSW companies to win against international

competition in local and overseas markets”.


ITEM 2 (continued)

Regional Economic Development - The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) NSROC is a voluntary organisation of 7 local governments comprising the LGAs of (Ryde, Hornsby, Hunter’s Hill, Ku-ring–gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney and Willoughby) and established to provide strong local government leadership; to work co-operatively for the benefit of the Northern Sydney region; and to effectively advocate on agreed regional positions and priorities. The NSROC councils are committed to the sustainable management of an area which covers nearly 700 square kilometers, and they serve a population of over half-a-million people. The region is home to a diverse collection of landscapes and communities, ranging from scenic waterways, bush land parks and areas of historical significance through to residential high-rise living and thriving commercial and retail centres. The NSROC Councils’ economic development contribution and significance pervade regional, state and national significance and underpin part of the “Global Economic Corridor” as identified by the NSW Metropolitan Strategy. The Region is highly productive producing a significant proportion of the output from Sydney and gross state product (GSP) for the state. City Of Ryde – Key Projects The City has recognizable strengths in terms of generating leading-edge service sector businesses which support a workforce with competitiveness in employment associated with: science, research, biotechnology activity and medical devices. The education, health / recreation and community sectors are also major key employment-generating business sectors for the local economy. In all of the priority activities referenced earlier associated with economic development and the CoR, the work program focus involves working closely with local businesses and other stakeholders, as well as those outside the community, to generate economic growth and prosperity for the City and residents. For example, working with the Ryde Business Forum, the inaugural ‘Ryde Business Week’ in August will promote the area as an excellent place to live and run a business in the long term. A business seminars calendar, a business website, data base and business registration promotion dedicated to Ryde businesses are strategic initiatives which will create a new level of awareness and connection to funding advice, events and business activities throughout the metropolitan region. An ‘Employment Lands Strategy’ for the CoR is one of a number of sub-strategies which will inform the preparation of the City Local Strategy and an ‘Economic Development Strategy’ later in 2007 will provide a strategic framework for the priority activities described.


ITEM 2 (continued) Details on these projects will be reported to Council in the near future. As identified earlier in the report, helping existing businesses grow and attracting new business is dependant on the city’s environment as diverse as high quality design, accessibility, sound infrastructure and cultural qualities. New information, innovative ideas and best practice business at the local level are all essential elements to ensure that the economic development priority activities listed are progressed over the following months and result in a growing, sustainable and prosperous regional economy. Budget / Linkages The area of Economic development is raised in the Management Plan 2006-2009. The priority tasks outlined for Ryde form part of the 2006/2007 Operational Budget for Urban Planning. A preliminary budget is anticipated to be $25,000. Relationship to Key Outcome Areas People This project meets the following key outcomes for People . • A vibrant city that is healthy, physically attractive, economically strong and

engages its community through cultural and social activities. • A city that plans for people by identifying their diverse needs and involving them

in decision making to improve their quality of life. • A harmonious community through a culturally enriched and respectful society. Changes in modern work practices, new technologies and the growth of the services sector in particular, with an explicit focus on environmental consciousness make it possible for the CoR to attract an increasing number of ‘knowledge, service-based and sustainable’ business enterprises and employment. In this regard economic development has a direct relationship to this key outcomes area described above. Assets This project meets the following key outcomes for Assets .: • Well designed streets and paths where motorists, cyclists and pedestrians feel

safe. • Well designed places and spaces that minimise personal harm and where

people interact with each other, so that crime is reduced. • A high standard of visual appearance as there is no litter or graffiti, and we care

for our public infrastructure and public areas. The CoR will continue to attract new business. Well maintained and improved assets provide attractive public domain environments within local Town Centres and Villages for business and the community. In this regard economic development has a direct relationship to this key outcomes area described above.


ITEM 2 (continued) Environment This project meets the following key outcomes for Environment: • Clean air through protection of natural resources and better integrated transport

systems. • Attractive streets, public places and buildings through better planning and

design which is responsive to community expectations and our local environment.

• Clean water through control of pollution entering our waterways and through protection of these waterways.

• Protected ecological systems and processes that support life and the environment through actions that safeguard them.

• Preserved natural areas which are enhanced and maintained. • A leafy City through parks, gardens, trees and the build environment. Businesses thrive and grow as part of a quality urban environment which results from successful integration of built form, public domain and the natural environment. In this regard economic development has a direct relationship to this key outcomes area escribed above. d

Governance

his matter has no direct relationship to this key outcome area. T Consultation – Internal and External Consultation was not required for the preparation of this report. However, external consultation with internal and external stakeholders is undertaken for each project or ask relating to economic development. t Policy Implications

here are no policy implications through adoption of the recommendation. T Critical Dates There are no critical dates or deadlines to be met. Dates relating to the economic trategy and other key projects will be reported to Council separately. s

Financial Impact

here will be no on-going costs relating to matters raised in this report T Other Options Not applicable.


ITEM 2 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: That the report of the Manager, Urban Planning dated 20 March, 2007 on the overview of economic development be received and noted. Paul William-Smith Economic Development Manager Meryl Bishop Sue Weatherley Manager – Urban Planning Group Manager – Environment and Planning Arrangements have been made for the following people to address the Committee: • Paul William-Smith, Economic Development Manager, City of Ryde


ITEM 3 PLANNING IN MACQUARIE PARK CORRIDOR, NORTH RYDE - Status Report

PRESENTATION File No. S9634-02 The Manager Urban Planning reports 22 March 2007: Report Summary This report describes the progress which is being made to refine the planning controls for Macquarie Park Corridor, North Ryde to ensure that the City of Ryde can continue to support sustainable urban growth in the Corridor over the next 25 years. Background 1. Planning history - Planning for the Macquarie Park Corridor (formerly known as the North Ryde Industrial Area) has passed through four major land use phases, from the maintenance of green belt status in the 1950/60s to the establishment of a high tech industrial park modeled on Stanford University in the 1970s and, most recently, a shift to office based activities in a campus environment. Council is now planning for the fourth phase, to create a vibrant and sustainable commercial centre taking full advantage of the opportunities created by the 3 new rail stations being constructed in the Corridor as part of the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link. 2. Economic status and character - Macquarie Park is recognized as the leading high-tech office/industrial area in Australia. Some of Australia’s “top 100” companies have chosen to locate their Australian head office in Macquarie Park, in particular leaders in the pharmaceutical, health and IT&T sectors, as well as leading research institutions. This includes Macquarie University, CSIRO and the head offices for Optus, Foxtel, Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, Canon and recently Hyundai. In the 1970’s the main attractions of the area were the availability of low cost land which could accommodate a mix of industrial and office uses. The area was easily accessible by car and was close to the executive residential locations of the North Shore, the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood and Parramatta. The area’s prestige was also enhanced by its proximity to Macquarie University and the CSIRO. Macquarie Park’s qualities continue to attract attention. It has been identified in Sydney’s Metropolitan Strategy as one of Sydney’s four major change areas, reflecting its continuing role as a major, specialized employment centre within Sydney’s “global economic corridor” which extends south through North Sydney and the CBD to the Airport and Botany Bay.


ITEM 3 (continued) 3. Projected commercial growth in the Corridor - It is estimated that there is approximately 900,000m² of industrial/commercial floor space within the Corridor. This floor space estimate does not include the Macquarie Shopping Centre or Macquarie University. Employment is now intensifying within the Corridor. It is anticipated that the Corridor will have a working population of 56,000 people by 2021. This will be an increase of 24,000 (or some 80%) over current levels. In the longer term, available commercial floor space in the corridor is projected to increase some 150% to a total of 2,500,000m2 by 2050 (equivalent to the amount of commercial floor space currently available in Sydney’s CBD). 4 Planning to support Macquarie Park’s future. The City of Ryde’s role is to ensure that the strategic planning and development controls for Macquarie Park are sufficiently innovative and robust to support the future development of Macquarie Park as a “world-class” ecologically sustainable commercial zone. The planning documents providing the framework for future development in Macquarie Park include: • A Structure Plan, which sets out the major infrastructure and urban form in

Macquarie Park. • A Transport Management and Access Plan, which seeks to manage transport

and traffic in the corridor in the context of transport issues affecting the City of Ryde and Metropolitan Sydney as a whole.

• A Masterplan, which defines Council’s future vision for Macquarie Park and its major planning components eg development controls (height, floor space, building form), public domain improvements, infrastructure requirements, and implementation.

• Local Environmental Plan (LEP) No.137 • Draft Development Control Plan (DCP) No.55 • Various implementation documents, including the Section 94 Plan and Strategic

Drainage Plan. Various reports were provided to Council from 2000 to 2006, during the development and exhibition of the planning instruments listed above and the various strategies and guidelines which support them. Report for Councils’ consideration on 3 April 2007 1. Refining the planning controls for Macquarie Park - Introduction Council’s Environment and Planning Group is in the process of refining some of the planning controls for Macquarie Park, following the gazettal of LEP No 137 in January 2006 and exhibition of the draft DCP No 55 in April 2006. This refinement is necessary to ensure that the planning controls for Macquarie Park are capable of supporting sustainable growth in the Corridor so that Macquarie Park’s future potential as a vibrant commercial centre can be fulfilled.


ITEM 3 (continued) The refinement of DCP No. 55 is an important step in this process and has been prompted by:- (a) Submissions received on the draft DCP No. 55. 12 submissions were received during the exhibition period, raising a number of issues which needed to be resolved by Council in consultation with external stakeholder groups. This includes issues associated with roads, car parking, access to train stations, open space and built form controls. A synopsis of the public submissions on draft DCP 55 is at ATTACHMENT 1. (b) Development Applications in Macquarie Park In 2006/7 Council received Development Applications (DA’s) for several major sites in the Corridor, including some of the “key sites” in the vicinity of the 3 new rail stations. During the pre-lodgement discussions and Council’s initial assessment of the DA’s, a number of planning issues surfaced which need clarification and/or refinement in the DCP and subsequently the LEP. These issues include:- • floor space ratios and heights • setbacks, particularly in the vicinity of the three new rail stations • the road bonus system • the location and type of proposed roads • issues associated with transitional car parking requirements • the need for clear guidelines for treatment of the public domain eg paving

materials, street furniture, street sections, planting species etc. (c) Department of Planning requirements. LEP no. 137 requires the provisions of the Ryde Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to the Macquarie Park area to be reviewed by Council by early 2008. The current refinement of draft DCP 55 will help meet this requirement. Additionally, Council is preparing a City-wide consolidating LEP to comply with the standard LEP template introduced by the Department of Planning as part of the State Government’s planning reforms. 2. Refining draft DCP 55 – Timetable In October 2006 the Environment and Planning Group convened a multi-disciplinary consulting team of urban design specialists, architects and planners to facilitate a speedy review of draft DCP 55. The consultants selected are Aspect, Allen Jack and Cottier (AJC) and Randles Straatveit. All consultants are on Council’s Register of Preferred Consultants/Contractors.


ITEM 3 (continued) The principle objectives for Council’s Macquarie Park Team and its consultants are to:- • refine draft DCP 55 • develop a Public Domain Manual for Macquarie Park • develop holistic treatments and concept plans for “special sites” • consult with stakeholders It is anticipated that the refined Draft DCP 55 and Public Domain Manual will be placed on public exhibition in July/August 2007. Once the above objectives have been achieved, it may be necessary to also refine relevant sections of the LEP. 3. Refining draft DCP 55 – Key Tasks Key tasks being addressed by Council’s Macquarie Park Team and its consultants are: • A review of the draft DCP 55 document and format, to ensure compliance with

DoP’s LEP/DCP framework and compliance with the City of Ryde DCP 2006. • Preparation of a Structure Plan setting out the major infrastructure and urban

form elements in Macquarie Park. • Rationalization and clarification of the road network proposed in the original

Macquarie Park Master Plan, including refinement of proposed street locations, street sections and connections, incorporation of cycle ways etc.

• Clarification of set backs and the relationship of buildings to the public domain. • Refinement of floor space ratios (relative to site configurations) and heights,

including applicable bonuses (eg roads, floor space). This is particularly important for the critical sites which have been identified in Macquarie Park (see 5 below).

• Confirmation of the configuration and width of drainage corridors. • Site-specific interpretation of transitional car parking requirements, where

appropriate. • Identification of “special precincts” within Macquarie Park (eg around the rail

stations) and the development of holistic “special precinct plans” which take account of issues such as street location and legibility, visibility and accessibility to rail stations, the need for active street frontages where appropriate, building height and form, open space, landscaping, pedestrian and cycle access etc.

• Development of appropriate building envelopes and generic controls to achieve “best practise” sustainable development (eg solar access, water conservation, energy efficiency, accessibility, “safe” design).

• The need to provide a contextual direction for the numerous DAs in the system and/or pending. These are for substantial buildings which require careful siting and clarification of their relationships to neighbouring buildings.


ITEM 3 (continued) 4. Preparation of a Public Domain Manual The preparation of a Public Domain Manual is a significant part of the refinement of draft DCP 55. The Manual will contain detailed guidelines for the treatment of public open space and private redevelopment sites in proximity to the public domain. Key tasks associated with the preparation of the Manual are summarised as follows:- • Confirmation of the public domain framework in Macquarie Park. • Preparation of detailed design guidelines to inform Council’s public domain work

and the development of DA requirements for sites adjacent to the public domain.

• Confirmation of the width and form of the multi-purpose creek corridors in Macquarie Park. Porters Creek corridor, for example, is likely to consist of a combination of overland flow paths and pipes, parks, swales and cycle ways.

• Guidelines to achieve best practise open-space design and operation eg preferred tree species, guidelines for street furniture, public art etc..

• Guidelines to achieve best practise stormwater management (both in terms of stormwater quantity and quality) in the public domain.

• Specification and details of finishes to be used eg tree grates, tree species, kerb types, bicycle crossings.

• Typical sections for the proposed roads. • Recommendations for deep soil zones.

5. Specialised approaches for “critical sites” Another important element in the process of refining draft DCP 55 has been the identification of a number of “critical sites” in Macquarie Park. These critical sites have been closely examined by Council’s Macquarie Park Team and its consultants, in consultation with the site owners and/or DA proponents and their architects. The sites have been identified as “critical” for a number of reasons, for example:- • They occupy important locations within Macquarie Park eg adjacent to the entry

points for the 3 new stations. • They are subject to “live” DA’s, which need to be assessed by Council in a

manner which is consistent with the direction being taken in the refined DCP 55. • They are large sites. • They are located close to other strategic redevelopment sites and/or major

infrastructure (eg main road intersections). The sites therefore need to be considered holistically, to ensure that broader community needs and urban form objectives in Macquarie Park are achieved on site in the short to long term.


ITEM 3 (continued) Key sites in Macquarie Park include (but are not limited to) the following:- • The intersection of Epping Road and Lane Cove Road • The North Ryde Station Precinct • The Macquarie Park Station Precinct, particularly the sites on the corners of

Lane Cove Road and Waterloo Road and the former Water Board site now owned by TIDC

• The Macquarie University Station and Macquarie Centre Precinct • Waterloo Road corridor • The M2/TIDC site • The site of the former Peter Board High School. The Macquarie Park team and its consultants have been involved in developing specialised approaches for these key sites, including • Development of “whole of precinct” concept plans reflecting the broad urban

design, access and sustainability objectives for Macquarie Park. • Development of innovative, site specific approaches to floor/space ratios,

building footprints, active street proposals and open space initiatives. • Consultations with relevant state agencies eg TIDC, RTA. • Consultation and negotiation with site owners, including the refinement of

individual DA’s which have already been submitted for parts of these sites. 6. Refining draft DCP 55 – progress The refinement of Draft DCP 55 is 70% complete. Outcomes achieved to date include:- • Development of 8 overarching Strategies for the refinement of DCP 55. • Development of a Structure Plan showing the location of key infrastructure

(roads, open space, creek corridors, cycle ways) and “landmark” buildings. • Refinement of the roads network originally proposed in the Macquarie Park

Masterplan, and development of a “fit for purpose” street network of primary and secondary roads and small streets, incorporating cycleways and other public domain elements.

• Draft built form guidelines to achieve a range of desirable building types, building clusters and other desired outcomes eg active street frontages, recommended locations for significant “landmark” buildings.

• A revised Macquarie Park Master Plan.


ITEM 3 (continued) Work still to be done includes:- • Traffic study and possibly a pedestrian accessibility model to validate the

proposed network of new roads, cycle ways and pedestrian links. • Testing of built form guidelines with development control staff and selected

landowners. • Stormwater quality modelling and refinement of stormwater quality controls

and/or treatments for Macquarie Park catchments. It is anticipated that the refined draft DCP 55 will be finalised by June/July for public exhibition. 7. Preparation of Public Domain Manual - progress The Manual is 80% complete and is due to be finalised in draft form in April/May. 8. Special Sites - progress Intersection of Epping Road and Lane Cove Road • meetings with key landowners eg ING Real Estate and Macquarie Goodman • refinement of Macquarie Goodman DA to facilitate the achievement of strategic

objectives eg • modification of built form • consideration of a landmark building • extension of Coolinga Street to achieve a new active street frontage and “green

street” • creation of a new park

The North Ryde Station Precinct • meetings with RTA and ING Real Estate • refinement of ING DA to facilitate achievement of strategic objectives eg • modification of built form • creation of an active street frontage along proposed new park • Development of concept for pedestrian bridge across M2 to North Ryde Station


ITEM 3 (continued)

The Macquarie Park Station Precinct • Meetings with TIDC and Mirvac • Initial discussions re: proposed public park on part of TIDC site • Discussions with TIDC and RailCorp to maximise visibility and pedestrian

accessibility to station entrances • Refinement of Mirvac DA to facilitate achievement of strategic objectives eg • Modification of built form • consideration of a landmark building with increased setbacks • increased area for public plaza adjacent to railway entrance • active shopping and café strip along plaza edge • creation of pedestrian walkways beneath raised building to increase visibility of

stations and enhance public access to & through site The Macquarie University Station and Macquarie Centre Precinct Meetings with AMP to discuss modification of the Shrimptons Creek flow path through the Macquarie Centre, to enhance pedestrian connectivity between Talvera Road, the shopping centre and Macquarie University station and scope the potential for establishing an appropriately sited pedestrian plaza. Waterloo Road corridor Discussions with council staff and cycleway consultants re: building envelopes and form, set backs, public art, cycle ways and street planting. The M2/TIDC site • Initial discussions with TIDC and RTA re: strategic objectives eg • Pedestrian, cycle and road links to the TIDC site and North Ryde Station • initial discussions re: the need for Masterplanning of the entire M2/TIDC

precinct Former Peter Board High School site – initial discussions with Deutsche Bank (DBRREEF) re: hockey pitch, location of proposed new roads, sustainable building design objectives, bus access and urban form issues.


ITEM 3 (continued) 9. Progress summary and next steps In the last 5 months the Macquarie Park Team and its consultants have conducted a thorough assessment of draft DCP 55. This has included:- • An analysis of public submissions on the draft DCP. • Development of a Structure Plan, including a refined network of new roads. • A review of built form controls. • A refinement of the public domain elements in the original Macquarie Park

Masterplan and development of a Public Domain Manual. • Initiation of discussions/negotiations with developers to achieve outcomes for

“key sites” which are consistent with the strategic direction for Macquarie Park. • Refinement of site layout and building form for special sites which are subject to

“live” DA’s, in consultation with site owners/proponents. • Redrafting the DCP document and development of new sections where

required. • Consultation with internal and external stakeholders. Anticipated outcomes in the next few months include:- Outcome Estimated Timeframe Finalisation of road network and structure plan .................................. May/June 2007 Testing of built form controls........................................................................May 2007 Finalisation of Public Domain Manual................................................. May/June 2007 Completion of traffic studies and possibly accessibility model ....................June 2007 Finalisation of refined DCP 55 ............................................................ June/July 2007 Public re-exhibition of DCP 55......................................................... July/August 2007 Negotiations with landowners re: “key sites”...................................................ongoing Consultation with state agencies re: key issues/needs...................................ongoing Management Plan Budget / Linkages This project is “to review the Macquarie Park Development Control Plan” listed on page no. 49 of the Management Plan 2006-2009. This project forms part of the 2006/2007 Operational Budget for the Urban Planning Unit Relationship to Key Outcome Areas People This project meets the following key outcomes for People: • A vibrant city that is healthy, physically attractive, economically strong and

engages its community through cultural and social activities.


ITEM 3 (continued) The refinement of draft DCP 55 and development of a Public Domain Manual contributes to the key outcomes for people by:- • Facilitating reduced car dependency and increased public transport use in

Macquarie Park. • Improving the urban design, layout of buildings and open space areas in

Macquarie Park to achieve a more attractive, efficient and vibrant area to better meet the needs of students, shoppers, workers and residents.

• Positively influencing the layout and function of roads, stormwater and other infrastructure to provide a better platform to support the future economic and social development of Macquarie Park.

• Fostering redevelopment in Macquarie Park which generates quantifiable economic, environmental and social benefits eg establishment of special mixed use precincts in the vicinity of the three new rail stations .

Assets This project meets the following key outcomes for Assets: • Well designed streets and paths where motorists, cyclists and pedestrians feel

safe. • Well designed places and spaces that minimise personal harm and where

people interact with each other, so that crime is reduced. • A high standard of visual appearance as there is no litter or graffiti, and we care

for our public infrastructure and public areas. The refinement of draft DCP 55 and development of a Public Domain Manual contributes to the key outcomes for assets by:- • Significantly enhancing the look and efficiency of existing roads, stormwater and

open space infrastructure in Macquarie Park. • Funding new infrastructure to improve the functioning of Macquarie Park, from a

social, environmental and economic perspective. This includes construction of new roads, pedestrian paths and cycle ways, open-space and creek corridor links which integrate well with existing infrastructure, the new rail stations and other new buildings in Macquarie Park.

Environment This project meets the following key outcomes for Environment: • Clean air through protection of natural resources and better integrated transport

systems. • Attractive streets, public places and buildings through better planning and



• Protected ecological systems and processes that support life and the environment through actions that safeguard them.

• A leafy City through parks, gardens, trees and the build environment.


ITEM 3 (continued) The refinement of draft DCP 55 and development of a Public Domain Manual contributes to the key outcomes for the environment by:- • Reducing car dependency and traffic congestion by increasing walking, cycling

and use of public transport in Macquarie Park, thereby improving local air quality and reducing commuter stress and atmospheric emissions from cars.

• Facilitating the uptake by commercial developers of best practise sustainable building design and operation (eg solar efficiency, water conservation, energy efficiency, “safe” design), thereby reducing per capita atmospheric carbon contributions.

• Enhancing existing multi-purpose creek corridors and improving local biodiversity.

• Improving stormwater management (both quantity and quality) in Macquarie Park, to better protect the ecological and recreational values of the receiving waters of Lane Cove River and the National Park.

• Making it easier, more affordable, more pleasant and safer for people to get out of their cars and move around Macquarie Park on foot, bicycles or public transport.

Governance This project meets the following key outcomes for Governance: • Improved communication with the community and increased awareness and

understanding of Council’s decision by the community. • Members of the community are engaged through involvement in democratic

decision making and the promotion of active citizenship. • Incorporation of best practice approached in the delivery of services to the

community. tatutory obligations. • Compliance with all legislative requirements and s

An efficient and effective regulatory environment. • The refinement of draft DCP 55 and development of a Public Domain Manual

rty developers and operators, as well as workers

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contributes to the key outcomes for Governance by:- • Taking account of submissions made by the public on draft DCP 55. • Actively seeking a dialogue with landowners and developers to help achieve

strategic planning outcomes on key sites in Macquarie Park which will be of benefit to land owners, propeand the broader community.

Establishing a consistent dialogue with external stakeholders in the commercial sector and in state government to add value to the strategic planning process and improve broad community and stakeholder ownership and enjoyment of outcomes.

Involving stakeholders in setting priorities and scoping activities which are required to make Macquarie Park a better place to work and live.


ITEM 3 (continued) Consultation – Internal and External 1. Internal consultation Successful consultation with internal stakeholders is one of the key elements in the refinement of DCP 55. This is because the initiatives which flow from the implementation of DCP 55 and the Public Domain Manual will have significant implications for many other business units in Council, at both a strategic and operational level. Resourcing is a critical consideration for Council, both in terms of income being generated by development in Macquarie Park (eg S94 contributions, “works in kind”) and Council operating or capital expenditure being required (eg to fund community facilities, building of roads and stormwater management). It is also important that the general direction being taken in the refinement of draft DCP 55 is compatible with, and compliments existing Council policies and programs eg the City of Ryde’s Social Plan, Environmental Strategy and Asset Management Plan. The Macquarie Park Team is therefore continuing to consult regularly with the full range of interested internal stakeholders, including:- • The Executive Team • Corporate Services – Customer Services, Land Information • Community Life – Public Art, Parks, Community Services, Community Relations

& Events • Public Works - Access, Traffic, Catchments and Assets • Environment & Planning – Assessment, Environment 2. External consultation Consultation with external stakeholders has been a critical element in the refinement of DCP 55, particularly in relation to identified “key sites”. This is because some of the “key sites” in Macquarie Park are subject to “live” DA’s developed in response to the exhibited draft DCP 55 and LEP. In some respects, these “live” DA’s are at odds with the strategic direction which Council is trying to develop through its refinement of draft DCP 55. In such cases, the Macquarie Park Team has initiated discussions and negotiations with land owners in the hope of securing commitment from proponents to modify their DA’s, often to a considerable extent, to better reflect the planning, urban design, sustainability and community outcomes which Council is seeking to achieve through the refinement of draft DCP 55. It has also been important for Council to demonstrate its willingness to review draft DCP 55 in light of the public submissions received.


ITEM 3 (continued) The Macquarie Park Team and its consultants have therefore been involved in a number of workshops and site specific meetings with land owners, DA proponents and state agencies with an interest in the future of Macquarie Park. These consultations have ranged over a number of topics, including over-arching or strategic issues requiring the consideration of State Government (eg traffic flow) to negotiations about specific sites which are the subject of live DA’s. • Agencies consulted include the RTA, TIDC (who are building the rail line and

stations), State Rail and DoP. • Major land owners and/or developers consulted include Macquarie University,

Stockland, ING Real Estate, Macquarie Goodman, Mirvac, Winten and Deutsche Bank (DB RREEF).

In addition to the stakeholder consultation activities outlined above, the Macquarie Park Team and its consultants have held 3 stakeholder consultation workshops to inform the refinement of draft DCP 55 on 21/11/06, 6/12/06 and 29/3/07. Draft terms of reference and operating arrangements for the proposed Macquarie Park Interim Landowners Advisory Group have also been prepared by Council. Policy Implications There are no policy implications through adoption of the recommendation. Critical Dates No critical dates or deadlines have been set for this project. The significance of the project requires a concerted and coordinated response by internal and external stakeholders and a willingness to be flexible in relation to setting and meeting project outcomes, whilst providing sufficient time and resources to foster innovation and overcome strategic and operational challenges associated with the project. The following outcomes are anticipated over the next few months:- Outcome estimated timeframe Finalisation of road network and structure plan ..................................May/June 2007 Testing of built form controls........................................................................May 2007 Finalisation of Public Domain Manual.................................................May/June 2007 Completion of traffic studies and possibly accessibility model ....................June 2007 Finalisation of refined DCP 55 ............................................................ June/July 2007 Public re-exhibition of DCP 55......................................................... July/August 2007 Negotiations with landowners re: “key sites”...................................................ongoing Consultation with state agencies re: key issues/needs...................................ongoing


ITEM 3 (continued) Financial Impact The 2006/7 budget estimate for the project is $1 million, which is broken down as follows:- Place management (eg staff salary, on-costs)..............................................$200,000 Public Domain (eg concept design & construction).......................................$500,000 Fine Grain – Roads (eg consultancies, modelling) .......................................$200,000 Civic Space – Parks (eg planting trials, demonstration sites) .......................$100,000 Total budget estimate in 2006/7 ...............................................................$1million Total 2006/7 expenditure to date ...............................................................$215,038 In addition to the costs estimated for 2006/7, some further studies will need to be undertaken in regard to traffic (in response to an RTA request), stormwater quality issues and possibly pedestrian accessibility. The cost of these additional studies will be met either from unexpended funds from the 2006/7 budget, or as identified costs in the 2007/8 budget. Revenue allocation in Council’s Budget is sourced from the Special Levy on commercial landowners in Macquarie Park. The Special Levy commenced in 2006 and is anticipated to operate for at least the next 5 years. Council also secured a $100,000 grant from the Department of Planning to contribute to the cost of refining draft DCP 55, in light of Macquarie Park’s state significance. Other Options Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: That the report of the Manager Urban Planning dated 22 March 2007 entitled “Planning in Macquarie Park Corridor - Status Report” be received and noted. Nick Chapman Jan McCredie Place Manager Major Centres Urban Design Consultant Meryl Bishop Sue Weatherley Manager Urban Planning Group Manager - Planning and Environment Arrangements have been made for the following people to address the Committee: • Jan McCredie, Urban Design Consultant • Nick Chapman, Place Manager Major Centres, City of Ryde


ITEM 3 (continued) ATTACHMENT 1 Summary of key issues from Submissions on Draft DCP 55 exhibited in May 2006 Roads Many submissions raised issues about the provision of public roads through the development sites. These issues included: • The appropriateness of the location and/ or the type of road proposed. • The impact of the proposed road on the site relative to the future potential

development scenarios. • The inadequacy of the proposed bonus as a method of gaining the roads [area

of additional development is equal to the area of the proposed road]. • The difficulty of coordinating the construction of the roads particularly if the

proposed road is located on the boundary between two sites. Car Parking A range of issues were raised about car parking, including:- • How is the transitional car parking to be provided if it cannot be accommodated

at grade on the site? If the transitional car parking is in a separate structure, can that structure be adapted at the required time for other uses or public car parking. If it is adapted for other uses, how is the additional floor space assessed?

• The allowed projection of basement car parking out of the ground is 1.2 metres. This is considered to be insufficient given the relatively hilly terrain and the large floor plates of the buildings.

• Clarification sought as to whether the car parking rates relate to gross floor area [GFA] or other.

Open Space Issues which were raised about Open Space include: • The need for a bonus system for the provision of the open space corridors

through development sites similar to the bonuses for proposed roads. • Clarification of the requirements for building set backs along the edge of the

open space. • The requirement to preserve the trees on sites through the careful siting of

buildings and the conflict between this requirement and the densification of the precinct.

• Where areas of open space were required to be dedicated questions were raised about the equity and maintenance.


ITEM 3 (continued) ATTACHMENT 1 Built Form Controls The controls relating to Built Form prompted numerous queries and comments. These included: • Built Form Controls should be “flexible”, “less prescriptive”, ”performance based” • Set Backs • The maximum side set back of 3 metres was considered unnecessary. • The set backs around the station plazas were considered to limit the provision

of a generous open space. • Site Coverage and Deep Soil Zones. • The controls stipulate a 35% site coverage for some commercial buildings and a

75% site coverage for other commercial buildings. This was considered to make an inappropriate distinction between the two types of building.

• A requirement of 10% of site area for a deep soil zone is considered to be too onerous.

• Maximum Building Length. The requirement that the maximum length of a building should be no more than 40 metres is considered to be too short and not related to the size of the foot print of buildings in Macquarie Park.

Floor Space Ratio and Height It was suggested that the Floor Space Ratios and height don’t relate to each other well on many of the sites. In some situations, if a development is built to its height limit, then the floor plate can be too small. The result is a relatively small building on a large site. This amount of building may not be of sufficient scale to be used to define streets, or to warrant construction of additional roads.


ITEM 4 PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) – Bevillesta Pty Ltd and Council of the City of Ryde – Redevelopment of Top Ryde Shopping Centre – Integrated Traffic Solution

PRESENTATION File No. COR2005/47 The Manager Buildings and Property reports 30 March 2007: Report Summary To provide an update on the current status of this project, including the position with the proposed road closure of part Blaxland Road, the amendment to the subdivision plan prepared for the creation of the stratum lot and the subdivision plan created to allow leasing of certain lands under the Roads Act 1993. In addition, the report provides details of the Novation Deed and Lease to be entered into with Bevillesta Pty Ltd, the independent traffic report prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff, the RTA concurrence under S.138 of the Roads Act 1993 and the recommendation from the City of Ryde Traffic Committee concerning the Integrated Traffic Solution. A presentation will be made on the proposed sequencing of works around the Ryde Civic Centre and the anticipated impact on Council. Background This matter has been reported to Council on many occasions since December 2004 when the prospect of obtaining space for Council in the proposed redeveloped Top Ryde Shopping Centre was first mooted. Since then, negotiations have proceeded with The Beville Group (TBG), representing Bevillesta Pty Ltd, and the current status of those negotiations has been regularly reported to Council. The last report mentioning this matter was tabled at Councils’ Meeting No.03/07 held on 13 March 2007, where Council resolved: (a) That the report dated 8 March 2007 seeking Council approval to close Blaxland

road Ryde in part, be received and noted. (b) That Council formally approve the closure of Blaxland Road Ryde in part and

seek approval from the Department of Lands to complete the closure process. (c) That the General Manager report back to Council following formal approval of

the proposed road closure by the Department of Lands.


ITEM 4 (continued) Further, at Council’s Meeting No.22/06 held on 12 December 2006, Council resolved: (a) The report dated 8 December 2006:

• clarifying the extent of road closure required as part of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements entered into between Bevillesta Pty Ltd and Council in relation to the redevelopment of the Top Ryde Shopping Centre;

• seeking Council’s agreement to classify the land resulting from the road closure as Operational Land; and

• authorising the General Manager to take the necessary action and execute appropriate documents to acknowledge the change of status and confirm that all covenants and obligations in the Agreement to Lease and/or Lease and Construction Access Licence with Bevillesta Pty Ltd are to continue and remain binding,

be received and noted. (b) That Council formally apply to the Department of Lands for the partial closure of

Blaxland Road, Ryde, as depicted in the attached plan, and the Common Seal of Council be affixed to the survey plan and any necessary easement documentation.

(c) That Council confirm that upon closure of part of Blaxland Road pursuant to

paragraph (b) above, Council’s change of status from road authority to registered proprietor in its own right is not to affect the Agreement for Lease and/or Lease and Construction Access Licence between Council and Bevillesta Pty Limited dated 26 December 2005, as varied, and that the General Manager be authorised to take any necessary action, make any necessary amendments and execute appropriate documents to acknowledge the change of status and confirm that all covenants and obligations in the Agreement to Lease, Deed of variation of agreement to lease and/or Lease and Construction Access Licence and/or Deed of variation of Construction Access Licence are to continue and remain binding.

(d) That Council authorises the General Manager to make minor alterations to any

of the transaction documents (Put and Call Option, Deed of cancellation of Put and Call Option Agreement, Contract for sale of land, Agreement for Lease, Deed of variation of agreement to lease, Lease, Construction Access Licence, Deed of variation of Construction Access Licence and Section 88B instrument), that are not of a material nature.

(e) That the area of former road, after closure, be declared as Operational Land

and Council authorise its inclusion in the City of Ryde Land Register. (f) The General Manager reports back to Council following public exhibition of the

proposed road closure.


ITEM 4 (continued) Negotiations have now reached the point where full documentation of the arrangements can be finalised, including issue of subdivision plans, and amendment/execution of the appropriate transaction documents. Report 1. Blaxland Road Partial Closure

Formal submission to the Department of Lands, following Council’s resolution to close Blaxland Road in part on 13 March 2007, is being progressed. The objection to the closure from Bike North has been resolved satisfactorily and their written acknowledgement is ON FILE. Easements required by both Sydney Water and Energy Australia have been incorporated in the subdivision plan and the S.88B instrument. The plan will create lots sufficient for identification of the lands to be included in the transaction documents and a copy of the plan will be CIRCULATED UNDER SEPARATE COVER AT THE COMMITTEE MEETING.

2. Agreement to Lease and Lease

The executed Agreement to Lease with Council acting in its capacity as Road Authority will remain on foot. However, it has been necessary to prepare a Deed of partial novation and variation of agreement to lease (the Novation Deed) and new Lease to cater for the creation of a new lot 53, covering a small portion of land to the north of the Civic Centre in which it is intended that the northern pedestrian overbridge will set down on the western side of Devlin Street. This is in an area within that part of Blaxland Road which is to be closed and following closure, lot 53 will vest in Council. The amendments to the transaction documents will now enable Council to grant a lease both in its capacity as a roads authority and a private landowner. In addition the opportunity has been taken to include additional amendments to the transaction documents in order to formally record other changes in the contractual arrangements. These cover: • Landscaping – the parties have agreed that Council will maintain

landscaping located near the entrance to the ramps. This is identified in the Maintenance Area Plan which is to be included in the Lease. Council will maintain the landscaping during the term of the Lease (considered desirable from a safety perspective) and Bevillesta will reimburse Council for costs and expenses incurred.

• Easement for support – this will be granted over the road surface in the areas where the ramps and overbridge structures make contact with the road surface.

• Integration works - Bevillesta have agreed to include redevelopment integration over lot 53 with the pedestrian overbridges and ramps constructed by Bevillesta to allow for Council at some future time to integrate into any future redevelopment of the Civic Centre site.


ITEM 4 (continued)

The Novation Deed sets out these amendments. A copy of the proposed Novation Deed and Lease will be CIRCULATED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

3. Sale of Stratum Lot As mentioned in the previous report to Council, minor amendments have been made to the subdivision plan prepared to create the lots required for the sale of land to Bevillesta. This includes a minor realignment of the western boundary of the stratum lot and creation of only one residual lot on the western side of the land. The subdivision plan and S.88B instrument creating the necessary easements have also been amended to cater for additional requirements from Sydney Water relating to the existing water main as well as amendment to a Right of Way granted to Energy Australia. This will satisfy concerns raised by both utilities. A copy of the final subdivision plan is ATTACHMENT 1. A S.96 application under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 is being lodged to amend the current subdivision Development Application.

4. Integrated Traffic Solution An independent traffic study was commissioned by Council to confirm the proposed integrated traffic solution developed by TBG’s traffic consultants, Mark Waugh and Associates. The study undertaken by Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has recommended adoption of the ramp, underpass and pedestrian overbridge scheme as designed by Bevillesta’s consultants, Hyder Consulting. Further PB has acknowledged that the design meets all relevant standards that apply to projects such as this. A copy of the final report is CIRCULATED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

5. Traffic Committee and RTA The RTA has now provided their concurrence to the ITS under S.138 of the Roads Act, 1993. They have confirmed that they will have a concurrence role (not an approval role as previously intimated by them) in respect of Council’s consent under the Act, as Devlin Street is a classified road under the Roads Act. The RTA has requested Council to record 25 conditions on the Development Approval. Copy of the letter from the RTA is ATTACHMENT 2. City of Ryde Traffic Committee met on 29 March 2007 to consider the ITS. The committee has resolved that the ITS be formally approved by Council. Minutes of the meeting were unavailable at the time of printing this report and will be provided to Councillors UNDER SEPARATE COVER.


ITEM 4 (continued)

6. Public-Private Partnership

As previously reported, this project has been confirmed by the Department of Local Government (DLG) as a Public-Private Partnership under the Local Government Amendment (Public Private Partnerships) Act, 2004. It has been deemed as low risk and accordingly does not require reporting to the department unless the risk profile changes. While not required, it was considered desirable to acquaint the department with the current status of the project and an update report was sent to the department on 22 January 2007. A copy of the response from DLG is ATTACHMENT 3. A further report is to be furnished following any development consent being granted to Bevillesta.

7. Civic Centre Works Part of the subdivision of land required for the sale of the stratum lot to Bevillesta required application for a S.73 certificate from Sydney Water. This necessitated works being implemented to ensure that existing water and sewerage services catering for the Civic Centre were still available after subdivision. TBG prepared a plan to divert the existing sewer to the rear of the Civic Centre. The majority of the works needing to be undertaken on the Civic Centre site have now been completed. Commissioning of the new staff amenities block in the Civic Centre basement will occur shortly. A presentation on the impacts expected on the Civic Centre associated with the redevelopment of the Top Ryde Shopping Centre will be made during the meeting by representatives of the Beville Group and their project managers, Bovis Lend Lease.

Summary It is recommended that Council agree to the subdivision plan prepared for the road closure in part of Blaxland Road, as well as the amended subdivision plan prepared for the sale of the stratum lot. Further it is recommended that Council delegate to the General Manager the authority to accept the Novation Deed and Lease and execute the relevant documents. Management Plan Linkages The overall Ryde Town Centre project is listed on page 19 under the Major Initiatives for the Management Plan 2006-2009. Relationship to Key Outcome Areas People This project meets the following key initiatives for People (set out on pages 34-37 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • To provide a diverse program of community events • To develop a Public Art Strategy for the City of Ryde • To develop the Parks on track 2025 Project and implement priority projects


ITEM 4 (continued) The sale and lease arrangements will bring significant improvements to the amenity of the Ryde Town Centre Precinct in making it an attractive place to visit. Community access and safety within the precinct will be significantly enhanced. Assets This project meets the following key initiatives for Assets (set out on pages 40-43 of the Management Plan 2006 -2009): • To increase traffic management installations • New footpath program • To identify underutilised lands. The sale and lease arrangements will have a significant long-term benefit to the City of Ryde community by providing an integrated traffic solution for the Ryde Town Centre Precinct covering vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Environment This project meets the following key initiatives for Environment (set out on pages 47-52 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • To complete an integrated transport strategy targeting public transport,

community transport, personal transport, a taxi strategy, active transport, a road management strategy, travel demand, a carparking strategy and integration of land use with the strategy

Through the sale and lease arrangements, benefits to improve the environment will be realised. Governance This project meets the following key initiatives for Governance (set out on pages 55-57 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • To develop and implement a 20 Year Long Term Financial Strategy • To establish an Independent Review Panel for Development Applications Care has been taken and legal advice obtained to ensure Council has met all legislative and governance requirements. In addition a significant cash payment will be received by Council for the sale of the stratum lot and this will be invested in terms of a strategic property plan that was reported separately to Council on 27 March 2007. Consultation – Internal and External Council business/service units consulted included; • Access Facilities & Services Unit, • Catchments Unit, • Buildings and Property Unit, and • Urban Planning.


ITEM 4 (continued) External consultation has taken place with: • Maddocks – Solicitors advising Council on the transaction documents; • Parsons Brinckerhoff – Traffic Consultants, • Pricewaterhouse Coopers Legal – Probity Auditors, • Norton Surveyors, • Sydney Water, Energy Australia and other utilities, • Roads & Traffic Authority, • Department of Lands, • Department of Planning, • Department of Local Government, • Independent Commission Against Corruption, and • the general public. Public notification has taken place as part of the formal application to close in part Blaxland Road, Ryde including negotiations with the various utility providers. The Roads and Traffic Authority have given in principle approval to the Integrated Traffic Solution. The Department of Lands have been consulted concerning the proposed road closure. The Development Application lodged by Bevillesta for the redevelopment of the Top Ryde Shopping Centre has required extensive public exhibition. Policy Implications The matter is in accord with the requirements for leasing of land and works required to roads under the Roads Act, 1993. The matter also recognises the requirements of the Local Government Amendment (Public Private Partnerships) Act, 2004 concerning public-private partnerships. Other Options Not applicable Critical Dates The following deadline is required to be met: • Road closures to be implemented prior to construction of the proposed ramps

and pedestrian overbridges and prior to establishment of the construction access zone and to cater for conditions precedent in the Agreement to Lease.

• Subdivision plans are required to be registered to cater for conditions precedent in the Agreement to Lease.

Both of the above conditions precedent are concomitant with the Put and Call Option.


ITEM 4 (continued) Financial Impact There is no financial impact from these proposals. RECOMMENDATION: (a) That the report of the Manager Buildings & Property, dated 30 March 2007 on

the status of the redevelopment of Top Ryde Shopping Centre – Integrated Traffic Solution including: • the position with the proposed road closure of part Blaxland Road; • the amended subdivision plan prepared for the creation of the stratum lot; • the subdivision plan created to allow leasing of certain lands under the

Roads Act 1993; • the new Novation Deed and Lease to be entered into with Bevillesta Pty

Ltd; • the independent traffic report prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff; • the RTA concurrence under S.138 of the Roads Act, 1993; • the recommendation from the City of Ryde Traffic Committee; • the proposed sequencing of works around the Ryde Civic Centre and the

anticipated impact on Council; to allow the Integrated Traffic Solution to be implemented, be received and noted.

(b) That the amended subdivision plan relating to the sale of the stratum lot be

approved and the Common Seal of Council be affixed to the plan and easement documentation.

(c) That the subdivision plan required for the Agreement for Lease and Lease be

approved and the Common Seal of Council be affixed to the plan and easement documentation.

(d) That the Novation Deed and amended Lease between Council and Bevillesta

Pty Limited be executed by the Mayor and the General Manager under Common Seal of Council.

(e) That the General Manager be authorised to make minor alterations to any of the

transaction documents that are not of a material nature. (f) That the independent traffic report prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff on the

Integrated Traffic Solution be accepted.


ITEM 4 (continued) (g) That the General Manager report back to Council following formal approval from

the Department of Lands of the road closure, in part, of Blaxland Road. Mike Betts Kim Woodbury Manager Buildings & Property Group Manager – Public Works Arrangements have been made for the following people to address the Committee: • Mr Mitchell Corn of the Beville Group • Mr Ron Meyer of Bovis Lend Lease


ITEM 4 (continued) ATTACHMENT 1
























ITEM 5 MACQUARIE PARK FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – Inaugural Committee Meeting (March 2007) File No. S8517 The Acting Manager Catchments & Assets reports on 23 March 2007: Report Summary To inform Council of the outcomes of the inaugural meeting of the Macquarie Park Floodplain Risk Management Committee (Macquarie Park FMC), which was established to guide and oversee the preparation of the Macquarie Park Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (Macquarie Park FRMS&P). Background The formation of the Macquarie Park FMC and the selection of the preferred tenderer to prepare the Macquarie Park FRMS&P was endorsed by Council at its meeting of 5 December 2006. Report The inaugural meeting of the Macquarie Park FMC was held at the Eden Gardens Function Centre on 22 March 2007. The meeting symbolised the inception meeting of the Macquarie Park FRMS&P project, and established the project parameters, the process required to prepare a floodplain risk management plan and facilitated the introduction of committee members and the study team. The process as outlined at the meeting is described in diagram 1.

Floodplain Risk

Management Study

(Looks at what can be done)

Floodplain Risk

Management Plan

(Recommended plan of action)

Flood Study

(Defines the flood problem)

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Diagram 1: The Process

Floodplain Risk Management Committee


ITEM 5 (continued) At the meeting Committee members were presented with a series of background presentations. The minutes of the meeting and summary slides of the various presentations made are included in ATTACHMENT 1. Information provided to Committee members prior to the meeting included an agenda, information paper and a draft committee constitution. These documents are included in ATTACHMENT 2. The meeting ended at 7.30pm and was followed by the third meeting of the Eastwood & Terry’s Creek Floodplain Risk Management Committee. Details of the items discussed at that meeting will be reported to Council once the minutes of the meeting have been completed, and all presentation material obtained. Management Plan Budget / Linkages This project is listed as a key project on page 43 of the Management Plan 2006-2009. This project forms part of the 2006/2007 Operational Budget for Catchments & Assets. Relationship to Key Outcome Areas Assets This project meets the following key outcomes for Assets: • Stormwater infrastructure that is well maintained and designed to enhance public

safety. • High quality, environmentally friendly infrastructure services which meet all

Australian Standards and contribute to the lifestyle of the community. • Well planned, safe and maintained public places and spaces throughout the City. Environment This project meets the following key outcomes for Environment: • Social and economic needs are met in a way that does not harm the environment. • Energy and water consumption is minimised. • Biodiversity is protected and enhanced. • There is a diverse aquatic life in our waterways. • There is a variety of life in our natural areas • Natural areas are not weed infested. • Preserved natural areas which are enhanced and maintained. Governance This project meets the following key outcomes for Governance: •

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Improved communication with the community and increased awareness and understanding of council’s decisions by the community. Incorporation of best practice approaches in the delivery of services to the community and within the organisation. Compliance with all legislative requirements and statutory obligations


ITEM 5 (continued) People This project meets the following key outcomes for People: •

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Members of the community are engaged through involvement in democratic decision making and the promotion of active citizenship. Services are delivered and facilities provided for social, cultural, recreational and environmental needs.

Consultation – Internal and External Consultation extended to all members present at the FMC meeting as listed on the meeting minutes. Policy Implications There are no policy implications through adoption of the recommendation. Critical Dates Not applicable Financial Impact Adoption of the option(s) outlined in this report will have no financial impact. Other Options Not applicable RECOMMENDATION: (a) That the report of the Acting Manager Catchments & Assets dated 23 March

2007 regarding the inaugural Macquarie Park Floodplain Risk Management Committee meeting be received and noted.

(b) That the minutes of, and presentations to, the Macquarie Park Floodplain Risk

Management Committee meeting of 22 March 2007 attached to the report, be received and noted.

(c) That the constitution of the Macquarie Park Floodplain Risk Management

Committee attached to the report be endorsed. Matthew Lewis Kim Woodbury Acting Manager Catchments & Assets Group Manager - Public Works


















ITEM 6 LANE COVE TUNNEL / M2 MOTORWAY – Status Report The Manager - Access reports 26 March 2007: Report Summary The Lane Cove Tunnel was opened to the public on Sunday, 25 March 2007 and will be toll-free for a period of four (4) weeks. The operation of the Tunnel will be monitored both during and after the toll-free period to determine the impact on Council’s road network. Background The Lane Cove Tunnel completes the Sydney Orbital Route around the Sydney Metropolitan Area. Construction work has been in progress for a past several years. In recent time the NSW Government has entered into a contractural arrangement with the owners of the Tunnel which, in part, requires that Stage 2 roadworks commence five (5) months after the opening date. Report Lane Cove Tunnel It will be difficult to assess the impact on the Lane Cove Tunnel on Council’s road network until the toll-free period ends, as it is anticipated that traffic will be attracted to use the Tunnel during this toll-free period. Traffic volumes have been measured both by Council and the RTA along a number of Council roads so that the impact of any additional traffic can be assessed. The major traffic changes in the City of Ryde, as a result of the opening of the Tunnel, are as follows: • Westbound - will comprise two (2) traffic lanes at the eastern portal. • Eastbound traffic that previously exited the M2 at Mowbray Road, can no longer

make this turn. This traffic will need to exit the M2 at the Delhi Road off-ramp. • Eastbound traffic will queue in Epping Road and the M2 rather than queue

within the Tunnel. • Westbound traffic along Epping Road will join the M2 by using the Delhi Road

on-ramp. Preliminary observations indicate that not all the road and associated works have been completed prior to the opening of the Tunnel. The shared use cycleway immediately east of the Lane Cove River has not been completed and the electricity supply to a number of the street lights is currently being provided by generators. Further inspections will be made over the course of the next two (2) weeks to determine the extent of other uncompleted works.


ITEM 6 (continued) M2 Motorway The RTA gave approval to the conversion of the westbound cycle / breakdown lane to a third vehicle lane between Lane Cove Road and Beecroft Road, and the removal of cyclists from the M2 in the westbound direction, in January 2007. Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting on 13 March 2007 to approve an interim cycleway detour to the M2, with a number of conditions. Transurban has now completed majority of the line marking and signage improvements along the Interim Cycle Detour. However there are still a number of items that still need to be completed as part of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Works. It is envisaged that Transurban will complete these works over the next two (2) to three (3) months. Cyclists were denied access from the M2 motorway on Wednesday 21 March 2007 at 6pm. Management Plan Budget / Linkages There are no linkages to Council’s Management Plan. Relationship to Key Outcome Areas People This project meets the following key outcomes for People (set out on pages 32-33 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • A city that plans for people by identifying their diverse needs and involving them

in decision making to improve their quality of life. Assets This project meets the following key outcomes for Assets (set out on page 38-39 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • Well designed streets and paths where motorists, cyclists and pedestrians feel

safe. • A high standard of visual appearance as there is no litter or graffiti, and we care

for our public infrastructure and public areas. Environment This project meets the following key outcomes for Environment (set out on pages 44-45 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • Attractive streets, public places and buildings through better planning and



• Preserved natural areas which are enhanced and maintained. • A leafy City through parks, gardens, trees and the build environment.


ITEM 6 (continued) Governance This project meets the following key outcomes for Governance (set out on page 53 of the Management Plan 2006-2009): • Members of the community are engaged through involvement in democratic

decision making and the promotion of active citizenship. • Incorporation of best practice approached in the delivery of services to the

community. • A safe and harmonious working environment with skilled and motivated staff

who embrace the organisation’s vision and values. • Compliance with all legislative requirements and statutory obligations. Consultation – Internal and External Internal Council business units consulted included:- • There has been ongoing consultation with a number of Council’s Business Units

during the design and construction of the Lane Cove Tunnel. External public consultation included:- • The RTA and the Tunnel Consortium engaged the community through the

Council, the four (4) Community Liaison Groups, Bicycle NSW and affected residents.

Policy Implications There are no policy implications through adoption of the recommendation. Critical Dates The next critical date will be the end of the toll-free period in four (4) weeks’ time. Financial Impact Not applicable RECOMMENDATION: That the report of the Manager – Access dated 26 March 2007 regarding the status of the M2 / Lane Cove Tunnel be received and noted. Warren Latham Kim Woodbury Manager - Access Group Manager – Public Works

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City of Ryde - Committee of The Whole Meeting Agneda 0507 ...€¦ · CITY OF RYDE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA NO. 05/07 The above Committee will meet on Tuesday, 3 April 2007 at