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Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan Part 3 – Implementation Plan

June 2010

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Table of Contents

1 How will the Structure Plan be implemented?.................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Implementation program .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Priority implementation actions......................................................................................................................................................... 2

4 Economic development/land use ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Planning directions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Other directions...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

5 Housing................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Planning directions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Other directions...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

6 Urban design ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Planning directions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Other directions...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

7 Infrastructure and movement............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Planning and other directions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Social and community direction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Integrated transport directions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 Open space and recreation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 All infrastructure ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

8 Environment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Planning directions....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Other directions.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

9 Review................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

10 References......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan – Part 3: Implementation Plan Page 1 June 2010

1 How will the Structure Plan be implemented? The Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan is a strategic framework for the future development of the Stud Park Major Activity Centre in Rowville. The main purpose of the Plan is to provide greater certainty to Council, the community, developers, investors, the State Government and other stakeholders about the types and forms of development that will be encouraged to locate within the Centre to 2030.

The Structure Plan is primarily a tool to be used by Knox City Council to assess planning permit applications and requests to rezone land to ensure that future development in the Stud Park Major Activity Centre is consistent with the Plan. Therefore, preparation of a planning scheme amendment to integrate the Structure Plan into the Knox Planning Scheme is the highest implementation priority.

However, while clear planning controls are critical to the Plan’s success, many directions cannot be achieved through the planning system alone. As such, the implementation program identifies a variety of ways in which the directions could be implemented outside the planning scheme. The list is certainly not exhaustive and is intended to be flexible to respond to changing needs and priorities over time.

The implementation of directions outside the planning system will require cooperation and shared responsibility across Council, the State Government, the private sector and the community. For example, Council has roles within and beyond Council to advocate for key projects such as the Rowville train. The State Government and its agencies also have roles as coordinators across Government, as well as providing funding for capital intensive projects such as undertaking a full feasibility study for the Rowville train and more detailed planning and design work for Stud Road. Private landowners also have an important role as they will be encouraged to develop their properties in the future in accordance with the Plan. Implementation of the Plan also relies on the Rowville community (including residents, traders, businesses, employees, community and non-government groups) to lead, support, fund and lobby for some directions.

Many directions that require implementation outside the planning system will need further investigation, significant funding and a variety of expertise. Stud Park is one of five Principal and Major Activity Centres in Knox. Council has already committed to implementing structure plans for Knox Central, Bayswater and Boronia with resourcing allocated accordingly. Similar resourcing is required to fully implement the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan. As such, implementation of directions outside the planning system will be subject to the allocation of funds from future budgets.

2 Implementation program This document is Part 3 of the Structure Plan package. It should be read with Part 1: Structure Plan and Part 2: Background Report.

The directions will give effect to the principles within each theme. The implementation program below identifies a variety of ways in which the directions could be implemented. Directions that require implementation through the planning system are identified as ‘Planning directions’. Given that many directions cannot be implemented through the planning system, these are included and identified as “Other directions”. There are a variety of ways that these directions could be implemented and the list is certainly not exhaustive.


3 Priority implementation actions While the implementation of all directions in the Structure Plan will be critical to its success, there are five key directions and actions that should be given priority. These are:

1. Prepare a planning scheme amendment to integrate the Structure Plan into the Knox Planning Scheme.

2. Advocate to the State Government for a full feasibility study to be undertaken for the Rowville train.

3. Create a safe, attractive and integrated environment for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and motorists along, adjoining and across Stud Road (undertake more detailed planning and design work for Stud Road and its surrounds within the Activity Centre).

4. Enhance the ‘community hub’ in the heart of the activity centre by building on the range of activities and services already offered in this precinct. A ‘community hub’ is a place where people can come together (more detailed planning and design work [undertaken in accordance with Council’s Strategic Service and Facility Planning Framework] for this Precinct is required to guide the types of activities and services required and the design of buildings and public spaces).

5. Improve all pedestrian routes. Priority will be given to routes that provide easy access to the heart of the activity centre and other key destinations as shown on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

More detail is included in the relevant themed sections of the implementation program.


4 Economic development/land use Planning directions

To be implemented via the Knox Planning Scheme.

DIRECTION HOW THIS COULD BE DONE

• Support a mix of uses on the opportunity sites specified in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Review land use zoning. • Where necessary, prepare a planning scheme amendment to rezone land so that the zoning reflects

the desired future use/s for each site. • Pre-application discussions with property owners, developers, builders, designers to facilitate the

desired land use/s and development. • Support the redevelopment of the Stud Park

Shopping Centre in accordance with the (Stage 1) Stud Park Shopping Centre Structure Plan, December 2007.

• Make decisions on planning permit applications as they arise to ensure that they are consistent with the approved Development Plan, which reflects the Stage 1 Structure Plan.

• Prepare a planning scheme amendment to introduce planning controls that reflect the Stage 1 Structure Plan.

• Support the provision of small scale offices for local businesses on opportunity sites specified in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Review land use zoning. • Where necessary, prepare a planning scheme amendment to allow small scale offices to locate on the

desired sites.

• Support the establishment of convenience shops in residential areas. The following locations are preferred: Fulham Road, Bridgewater Way, Turramurra Drive, Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue and Avalon Road.

• Make decisions on planning permit applications as they arise.

Other directions


• Support the establishment of home businesses. • Make decisions on planning permit applications as they arise. • Promote opportunities to establish home businesses. • Provide support to home businesses, e.g. training.


5 Housing Planning directions

To be implemented via the Knox Planning Scheme.


Support the development of a variety of housing types that meets the needs of different households in designated locations. This includes houses that are: • smaller (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms);

• more accessible (particularly for people with limited mobility);

• adaptable and flexible (e.g. in layout and design, possibly with home-care services or equipment);

• affordable (low cost and social housing).

• Review land use zoning, overlays and local planning policies that relate to housing.

• Prepare a planning scheme amendment to facilitate a greater variety of housing types in desired locations specified in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

Apply the Residential Design Guidelines to planning permit applications and rezoning requests for new residential development. These designate the preferred housing types in each residential change area. The change areas are substantial, moderate, incremental and limited.

The change areas and their criteria are shown in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Review land use zoning, overlays and local planning policies that relate to housing, urban design and neighbourhood character.

• Prepare a planning scheme amendment to facilitate the location of preferred housing types (in desired locations and the preferred form) as specified in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Investigate the removal of restrictive covenants that currently restrict development potential, particularly in substantial and moderate change areas. Removal of covenants is subject to a planning scheme amendment or planning permit application process, both of which require public notification to all parties to the covenants.


Other directions


Support the implementation of Council’s adopted Affordable Housing Action Plan.

• Pre-application discussions with development applicants to work with affordable housing providers to include affordable (low cost and social) housing as part of the development.

Investigate opportunities to locate housing that is flexible, adaptable and accessible in the activity centre.

• Community education program that encourages property owners, developers, designers and builders to construct such housing.

• Develop educational materials for property owners, developers, designers and builders to consider including accessibility standards in their designs.

• Identify a pilot project to ‘showcase’ this type of housing.


6 Urban design Planning directions


Apply the Residential Design Guidelines to planning permit applications and rezoning requests for new residential development.

• Review land use zoning, overlays and local planning policies that relate to housing, urban design and neighbourhood character.

• Prepare a planning scheme amendment to facilitate the location of preferred housing types (in desired locations and the preferred form) as specified in the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

Support the redevelopment of vacant and underutilised sites shown as ‘opportunity sites’ on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Review land use zoning.

• Where necessary, prepare a planning scheme amendment to rezone land so that the zoning reflects the desired future use/s for each site.

Other directions


Prepare Design Guidelines for the balance of the Activity Centre (excluding the Shopping Centre and residential areas) to ensure that non-residential development::

• Responds to its context, e.g. views to the Dandenong Ranges and Churchill National Park, sensitive interfaces (particularly with residential areas), topography, orientation etc.

• Incorporates innovative design principles, including Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD), Safer Design and accessible and adaptable design.

• Mitigates the Urban Heat Island Effect. • Supports quality landmark buildings on prominent

“gateway’ sites at the Stud and Wellington Road

• Seek funding for Design Guidelines to be prepared that complement the methodology and approach used to develop the Residential Design Guidelines.



intersections that create a sense of arrival.

• Supports the principles of the Structure Plan.

Increase public awareness about: • Innovative and sustainable design (including Water

Sensitive Urban Design).

• The urban heat island effect and mitigation strategies.

• Adaptable, flexible and accessible design.

• Develop an education and training program that encourages property owners, developers, designers and builders to design and construct or retrofit such development.

• Collate and provide case studies and real life examples of best practice to property owners, developers, designers, builders and the broader community.

• Review information that is currently provided to potential development applicants and revise to provide a greater emphasis on such development.

• Pre-application discussions with development applicants.

• Maintain ongoing dialogue with the State Government about promoting quality design, case studies etc.

• Sponsor an urban design excellence awards program for development that displays these features.

Construct Council buildings and public spaces to ‘lead by example’ with: • Innovative and sustainable design (including Water

Sensitive Urban Design).

• Urban Heat Island mitigation strategies (e.g. installation of green roofs, cooler building materials, water sensitive urban design and planting of vegetation).

Adaptable, flexible and accessible design (e.g. flat & wide paths, sheltered entries, can accommodate a variety of uses through the building lifespan).

• Identify a pilot project to ‘showcase’ and promote this type of development.

• Design Council buildings and public spaces to incorporate this type of development.

• Investigate opportunities for funding from the State Government, service authorities and other sources to plan, design and construct this type of development.

Investigate the possibility of undergrounding powerlines.

(By relocating powerlines underground, improvements to the streetscape can occur, e.g. planting of shade trees, additional lighting, opening up of views etc. Stud Road should be the first priority.)

• Work with the power provider to determine the scope of works required, cost and impacts.

• Seek funding from the State Government’s Power Relocation Committee.


7 Infrastructure and movement Planning and other directions Social and community direction


Enhance the ‘community hub’ in the heart of the activity centre by building on the range of activities and services already offered in this precinct. A ‘community hub’ is a place where people can come together.

Encourage the co-location of a greater variety of community activities and services in the ‘Community Precinct’. More detailed planning and design work (undertaken in accordance with Council’s Strategic Service and Facility Planning Framework) for this Precinct is required to guide the types of activities and services required and the design of buildings and public spaces. This should identify, at a minimum:

• a model/s for implementing the improvements;

• short and long term actions required to deliver improvements;

• initial and ongoing costings for each action;

• possible funding sources for each action.

Future detailed planning must consider the following:

• views of current owners, managers and users of existing facilities;

• views of young people living in Rowville, whose views are not always heard;

• broader government and non-government service planning;

• possible activities and services for people of all ages and capabilities;

• the possibility of providing a Community Link that would provide information about local activities and services. The Link could be co-located with the Rowville Library and Council Customer Service Centre within the proposed redeveloped Shopping Centre, within the Neighbourhood House if it was expanded, or another accessible location in the Community Precinct.

• the current and future needs of the Rowville and District Neighbourhood House and the possibility of re-locating to a larger venue, preferably within the Precinct given its location in the heart of the activity centre;

• the current and future needs of the Rowville Primary School (including the possibility of establishing preschool facilities on –site) and Rowville Secondary College;



• the possibility of housing on part of the land, including affordable (low-cost and/or social) housing, residential aged care etc. Apartments could take advantage of the spectacular views to the Dandenongs and improve safety for users of the Reserve with more people in the area at all times of the day;

• the possibility of a retail use such as a cafe or restaurant on part of the land, which could help finance additional activities and services in the Precinct;

• the need for multi-purpose, flexible and adaptable buildings and spaces to accommodate a range of activities over time and are welcoming to people of different ages, abilities and interests;

• ways to improve physical linkages both within the Precinct and to adjoining land uses, such as the residential area to the east; and

• how to retain and enhance the Reserve, including access and opportunities for innovative design, water harvesting and other urban heat island mitigation measures.

Integrated transport directions


Create a safe, attractive and integrated environment for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and motorists along, adjoining and across Stud Road.

Undertake more detailed planning and design work (done in accordance with the Liveable Streets Strategy) for Stud Road and its surrounds within the Activity Centre, including:

• The road itself (including signalised intersections and informal crossings).

• Road reserve.

• Adjoining shared paths.

• Adjoining development.

This must identify, at a minimum:

• Required improvements.

• A model/s for implementing the improvements.



• Short and long term actions required to deliver improvements.

• Initial and ongoing costings for each action.

• Possible funding sources for each action.

It should address and include, at a minimum: • Options preserving the Rowville Rail alignment.

• Options to improve the Lakeview Avenue/Stud Road/Fulham Road and Avalon Road/Stud Road/Turramurra Drive intersections that will address safety issues for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers and improve traffic flow.

• Input and coordination from key stakeholders, particularly VicRoads, Council, power companies and local users.

• Its regional context and role as a key transport route in Knox and beyond.

• Improvements to the existing shared paths and the creation of new shared paths that give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, including the opportunity for commuter cycling.

• Creation of a ‘bush boulevard’ with a consistent landscape theme.

• Innovative and sustainable streetscape design.

• The possibility of reducing the speed limit on Stud Road through the activity centre.

• Urban Heat Island mitigation measures, such as swale edges and bio-retention Water Sensitive Urban Design, intensive tree planting.

• Appropriate form of development that responds to Stud Road (e.g. improving surveillance, spacing between buildings to allow cooling breezes).

• Wayfinding signage.

• Opportunities for public art.

Specific improvements that should be investigated include: • Giving more crossing time to pedestrians at the Wellington Road/Stud Road, Lakeview Avenue/Stud

Road & Avalon Road/Stud Road signalised intersections so that pedestrians of all abilities can cross in one cycle.

• Providing pedestrian crossings on all arms at the Lakeview Avenue/Stud Road/Fulham Road & Avalon



Road/Stud Road/Turramurra Drive signalised intersections, including clearly marked wide, flat crossing points at the corners and medians.

• Providing a new signalised intersection with a pedestrian crossing on Stud Road opposite the new “Main Street” proposed as part of the Stud Park Shopping Centre redevelopment.

Funding from a range of sources will be required to undertake this project. These could include Council, service authorities, State Government and private developers.

Improve all pedestrian routes. Priority will be given to routes that provide easy access to the heart of the activity centre and other key destinations as shown on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Further detailed design for each street, which will determine which improvements are required, costing and timing (done in accordance with the Liveable Streets Strategy).

When paths are upgraded, they should provide a “Continuous Accessible Path of Travel (CAPT)” with continuous step and barrier free routes that can be used by people of all ages and abilities.

• When land adjoining paths is redeveloped, encouraging development to respond to the path and provide natural surveillance, e.g. with windows and doors that front the path, transparent fencing, clear pedestrian access to the path etc.

• Council undertaking capital works (e.g. seating, landscaping, public art) as funds become available in conjunction with strategies such as the Knox Pedestrian Plan and Liveable Streets Strategy.

• Coordination of service authorities such as VicRoads, power authority etc. to ensure that landscaping meets all requirements and is appropriately sequenced.

• Joint funding from Council, service authorities, State Government and private developers.

Reduce barriers to walking and cycling in the locations shown on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Provide a new pedestrian crossing or median break on Fulham Road opposite the existing internal road into the Stud Park Shopping Centre.

• Address level differences in all paths. When paths are upgraded, they should provide a “Continuous Accessible Path of Travel (CAPT)” with continuous step and barrier free routes that can be used by people of all ages and abilities.

• Ensure street furniture and installations do not block movement along paths.

• Safeguard (protect and formalise) informal pedestrian and cycling routes on undeveloped blocks as residential development occurs, e.g. by requiring a public accessway.

• Educate and require private property owners to maintain their properties so that vegetation does not obstruct paths.

• Coordinate service authorities such as VicRoads, power companies to ensure that landscaping meets



all requirements and is appropriately sequenced.


As opportunities arise, create new pedestrian and, where appropriate, cycling links in the approximate locations shown on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan.

• Apply the Residential Design Guidelines to new development, which encourage the creation of public accessways through lots, particularly when consolidated.

• Use funds from Council’s Open Space Reserve to purchase land for public accessways. The Open Space Reserve contains funds contributed by developers when land is subdivided.

• When land is subdivided, require properties to contribute land and/or funds towards the creation of a public accessway.

• Use Council and other government land to provide new public accessways.

• Investigate possible ‘land swaps’ between Council and landowners to create new public accessways.

Support the linking of shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists in accordance with Council’s adopted Bicycle Plan and as part of the redevelopment of the Stamford Park Precinct.

• When land along shared paths proposed for future extension and improvements is redeveloped, require:

• development to respond to the path and provide natural surveillance, e.g. with windows and doors that front the path, transparent fencing, clear pedestrian access to the path etc.

• development not to compromise the path, e.g. with a tall, blank fence, obstructions etc.; and

• a contribution from the developer towards the construction of the path.

• When land in the activity centre is redeveloped, require infrastructure that supports walking and cycling to be provided, e.g. lockers, showers etc.

• Investigate opportunities for commuter as well as recreational cycling.

Advocate to the State Government for a full feasibility study to be undertaken for the Rowville train.

• A full feasibility study should determine, at a minimum:

• location of the rail alignment (which may vary from the proposed alignment in the Structure Plan, and could be underground);

• connections by rail and other transport modes within and beyond Rowville (e.g. Scoresby-Rowville Employment Precinct);

• location of station/s (which may vary from the proposed alignment in the Structure Plan) and associated facilities (such as commuter car parking, bike lockers, showers etc);



• type of rail;

• timeframe for detailed design, construction and operation; and

• funding options & commitments.

• The study should consider, at a minimum:

• environmental, economic and social impacts;

• how to maximise usage by accessing existing and future catchments (e.g. links with Monash University, the growing Scoresby-Rowville Employment Precinct, other activity centres, existing and future transport interchanges and routes etc.); and

• how to minimise impacts on local residents such as noise.

• Maintain consistent and targeted dialogue with the State Government about the critical need for the train and the need to retain public land for a potential link.

• Continue to support existing transport lobby groups such as the Eastern Transport Coalition in their support of the Rowville train.

• If the Stamford Hotel is redeveloped, allow for the possibility of the Rowville train to potentially pass through the site.

Advocate for improved bus services and facilities in the area.

Required improvements include, for example, expansion of the telebus service, longer and more frequent SmartBus service on weekends, more comfortable and accessible bus stops. These services can provide links to facilities that are not available locally, for example the Oasis swimming pool in Dandenong and cinemas at Knox City.

• Contribute to the Metropolitan Bus Services Review and advocate for the realisation of improved services proposed in the recommendations of the Review.

• Maintain consistent and targeted dialogue with the State Government advocating for improvements.

Investigate opportunities to encourage a shift from use of the private car to walking, cycling and public transport.

• Support travel behaviour change programs.

• Work with Rowville Primary School and Rowville Secondary College to increase walking and cycling amongst students and parents.

• Encourage local workplaces, community grounds and schools to participate in the Department of



Transport’s TravelSmart initiative.

• Community education about alternative travel options available in the area.

• Marketing and provision of incentives to change travel behaviour.

When land within the Activity Centre is redeveloped, require travel plans to be prepared for the new development that encourages the use of alternative modes of travel to the site rather than the private car.

Improve way finding throughout the area for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users

• Install clear, consistent and easily understood signage in accordance with the Knox standards which would give people confidence in walking and cycling through the curvilinear street network to get to key facilities and services. Possible routes to target include from beyond the Activity Centre boundary east of Taylors Lane and south of Wellington Rd to the Community Precinct and Shopping Centre.

Investigate options to improve the Lakeview Avenue/Stud Road/Fulham Road and Avalon Road/Stud Road/Turramurra Drive intersections that will address safety issues for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers and improve traffic flow.

• Work with VicRoads to undertake a more detailed investigation into possibilities such as changes to signal phasing, additional signalling, the design and operation of pedestrian crossings etc. This could be done as part of more detailed planning and design work for Stud Road.

Monitor parking demand and manage future increases within the parameters of existing supply (i.e. without additional supply).

• Undertake regular traffic counts and parking surveys to monitor demand.

Provide a variety of alternative transport choices to reduce car usage and parking (as outlined in other directions).


Open space and recreation


Further investigate and prioritise improvements to major parks in the Activity Centre including Stud Park Reserve, lakes area, Row Reserve, Deschamp Crescent Reserve, Arcadia Reserve and Delta Court Reserve.

A coordinated and detailed assessment of the parks which would include, for example: • what improvements are required;

• how they will be funded;

• priority improvements; and

• when the works will be undertaken.

This will be undertaken in a coordinated approach with all relevant Council departments and in conjunction with adopted Council strategies such as the Open Space Strategy, Open Space Asset Management Plan and Playground Strategy. Such improvements to all parks could include: • Accessible and adaptable facilities that can be used by people of all ages and abilities;

• Water sensitive urban design, water harvesting and treatment, porous surfaces (including car parks) and tree planting to help combat the Urban Heat Island effect;

• Other sustainability measures such as solar powered lighting, green roofs and walls on Council-owned buildings etc.;

• Better walking and cycling links to parks.

Improvements to specific parks could include: • Stud Park Reserve

This Reserve is considered by many in the community as hidden and underutilised. As part of future detailed planning for the Community Precinct, consider opportunities for a greater variety of active and passive recreation. Investigate the potential to link with the adjoining Rowville Primary School and Rowville Secondary College facilities, Community Precinct and Gateway Square proposed as part of the Shopping Centre redevelopment. The Reserve is particularly suited to stormwater treatment, water harvesting and tree planting.

• Lakes area This open space is highly valued but many locals believe it is underutilised. Access to much of the space is from private land only. There is potential for more seating, shelter and lighting. More sturdy paths are needed. Some would like use small boats or canoes; this could be further investigated. The



lakes area provides a vital ‘cooling effect’ from the Urban Heat Island effect for the surrounding residential estate and Stud Park Shopping Centre, and should remain ‘natural’. A playground was recently installed.

• Row Reserve Some locals suggested that this large local reserve have more active facilities such as a wall for children with ballgames, a basketball hoop and updated playground. Shade is also needed.

• Deschamp Crescent Reserve This local reserve cuts through Denver and Deschamp Crescents and has potential to be an attractive, well-used park. Possible improvements include BBQ facilities, shade & seating.

• Arcadia Reserve As well as the Scout Hall and other facilities, this Reserve provides an important pedestrian link from the residential area south and east of the activity centre through the residential estate to the Community Precinct and Shopping Centre. Potential improvements include formalised paths and wayfinding signage.

• Delta Court Reserve This local reserve is an important Site of Biological Significance. It also provides an important pedestrian link from the southern part of the Activity Centre and beyond to the Community Precinct and Shopping Centre.

The following actions could be occur to facilitate the required improvements: • Utilise funds from Council’s Open Space Reserve. The Open Space Reserve contains funds

contributed by developers when land is subdivided for works associated with developing improved open space and recreational facilities. This should be done in the context of adopted strategies such as the Open Space Strategy and Asset Management Plan, Playground Strategy and Asset Management Plan.

• When land adjoining parks is redeveloped, require:

• new development to respond to the park, e.g. by fronting the park, transparent fencing, pedestrian access etc.

• landscaping using local indigenous species that provides a visual and habitat link with the park and nearby sites of biological significance.

• Joint funding from Council, service authorities, State Government and private developers to contribute to improvements.



• Coordinate service authorities to ensure that improvements meet relevant requirements and are appropriately sequenced.

• Support the establishment and ongoing activities of community environment groups to undertake environment projects in parks.

• Further promote existing parks to the local community. e.g. maps with locations and details of facilities at places such as the Rowville Library, Rowville Community Centre etc.

• Wayfinding signage (see Integrated Transport section).

• Prepare and implement management plans to ensure the long term sustainability of the landscape.

All infrastructure


Investigate opportunities to provide additional health, social, community services and physical infrastructure to support current and future residents and other users of the Activity Centre.

• Infrastructure could include:

• identified needs for the Community Precinct such as a Community Link (providing information about services and facilities in the local area), pedestrian path;

• streetscape improvements along Stud Road (to be identified during masterplanning);

• new and/or improved identified priority pedestrian paths such as widening, lighting, seating;

• new and/or improved identified shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists;

• way finding signage;

• bicycle infrastructure such as showers, lockers;

• public art;

• landscaping along roads identified ‘bush boulevards’ and ‘landscape links’; and

• improvements to parks to be identified during more detailed planning.

• Utilise funds from Council’s Open Space Reserve. The Open Space Reserve contains funds



contributed by developers when land is subdivided for works associated with developing improved open space and recreational facilities.

• Require contributions in the form of money and/or land towards infrastructure from developers when land is redeveloped. Preparation of a Development Contributions Plan will be required to facilitate this.

• Council doing capital works as funds become available.

• Apply for funding from the State Government as opportunities arise, e.g. Community Support Fund.

• Analyse the Activity Centre in the context of Council’s Strategic Service and Facility Planning Framework. The analysis of health, leisure, learning/education, early years and older people’s services and facilities will be prioritised.

• Identify possible opportunities to plan and establish service and facility weaknesses and gaps, including funding opportunities, potential partnerships, private re/developments and public sector investment.


8 Environment Planning directions


Apply the Knox Landscape Guidelines to planning permit applications and rezoning requests.

• Review overlays and local planning policies that relate to urban design, landscape and neighbourhood character.

• Where necessary, prepare a planning scheme amendment to ensure that the landscape is protected and enhanced.

Other directions


Create a consistent landscaping theme with extensive native planting and water sensitive urban design along key streets shown on the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan to:

• Strengthen existing and create new links of native vegetation between sites of biological significance and other vegetated spaces to provide habitats for native fauna;

• Provide an attractive visual environment that enhances the leafy landscape setting of the activity centre;

• Provide an attractive pedestrian and cycling environment;

• Help mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect; and

• These are known as Bush Boulevards, Principal Avenues, Community Links and Neighbourhood Green Streets.

All detailed design and capital works should be done in accordance with the Liveable Streets Strategy. • Do detailed designs for each street, which will determine the species, size and locations of street trees

and other improvements to ensure that they are appropriate for the street.

• When land along designated ‘Bush Boulevards’ , ‘Principle Avenues’, ‘Community links’ and ‘Neighbourhood Green Streets’ is redeveloped, require:

• Landscaping in the front yard in accordance with the established landscaped theme and/or;

• a contribution from the developer towards road reserve landscaping in accordance with the established landscaping theme.

• Coordinate service authorities such as VicRoads, SP AusNet etc. to ensure that landscaping meets all requirements and is appropriately sequenced.


• Prepare and implement management plans to ensure the long term sustainability of the landscape.

• Investigate links with existing Council and other programs such as Greenleaf to work with individuals, schools, businesses and community groups.



Use local indigenous species when undertaking planting on publicly owned or managed land (e.g. roadsides, along creeks, parks – particularly those located near or between Sites of Biological Significance) to complement the bush boulevards and landscape links.

• Coordinate service authorities to ensure that appropriate indigenous planting is undertaken.

• Source plants from local community nurseries.


9 Review The controls in the Knox Planning Scheme implementing the Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan will be reviewed every four years in accordance with the required legislative review of the entire Scheme. The take-up and redevelopment of land in the Stud Park Major Activity Centre will be monitored as part of Council’s annual housing monitoring program.

10 References The Stud Park (Stage 2) Structure Plan Background Report contains a list of all references used in the preparation of the Plan. It also includes a comprehensive summary of the community feedback received throughout different stages of the Plan.

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