Agenda of Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 14 September, 2021

Location: Microsoft Teams

Time: 9.30am

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Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Confirmation of Minutes

· Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 10 August 2021........................................................ 1

3. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

4. Reports of the Convenor

TC21.47...... Signage and Linemarking Plans - Lot 502 DP 1221372 - Princes Highway, Meroo Meadow (PN 3367)......................................................................................... 5

TC21.48...... Signage and Linemarking Plans - Lots 38 & 39 DP 8082 - 193 Island Point Road, St Georges Basin (PN 3666).............................................................................. 9

TC21.49...... Parking Modifications - Vincentia Village - Burton Street Mall - Burton Street - Vincentia (PN 3668)..................................................................................... 13

TC21.50...... Signage & Linemarking Plans - Proposed Roundabout - Moss Vale Road - Cambewarra - (PN 3669)............................................................................. 18

TC21.51...... Proposed Accessible Parking Space - Princes Highway - Ulladulla (PN 3670) 27

5. General Business

Note: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 October 2021.

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Membership

Mr David Pieresko – Convenor

Ms Nicole Brodie

Sergeant Ian McManus

Ms Shelley Hancock MP (or representative)

Mr Stuart Coughlan

Clr Jo Gash

Clr Patricia White

The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee is a technical review committee, not a committee of Council under the Local Government Act 1993. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has delegated certain powers to Council under the Transport Administration Act 1988 (Section 50). A condition of this delegation is that Council must take into account the Traffic Committee recommendations.

There are four formal members of the Traffic Committee, each of whom has a single vote only. The members are representatives from:

NSW Police Force
RMS
Shoalhaven City Council
Local State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon)

If the RMS or NSW Police Force disagrees with any Traffic Committee recommendation, or Council’s resolution (on any Traffic Committee recommendation), they may lodge an appeal with the Regional Traffic Committee for determination. The appeal must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the date of notification in writing. Any action relative to any issue under appeal must cease until the matter is determined. The Regional Traffic Committee is chaired by an independent chairperson and submissions and representations are welcomed from all interested parties.

Council cannot amend a Traffic Committee recommendation. The Council can only: adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation; not adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation, or request the Traffic Committee reconsider the issue.

The full guide to the delegation to Council’s for the regulation of traffic can be viewed at RMS Website

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Location: Email Meeting

The following members participated:

Convenor David Pieresko - Senior Civil Engineer

Ms Emma Pietruska – Transport for NSW

Mr Stuart Coughlan

S/C Kelly Thomas – NSW Police

Ms Shelley Hancock - MP

Clr Patricia White

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee held on Thursday 15 July 2021 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Nil

Reports of the Convenor

TC21.44 North Nowra Public School - School Safety Audit (PN 3662)

HPERM Ref: D21/323821

Transport for NSW made the following recommendations for the Judith Dr entry to Havenlee School (Sheet 3/3):

• Remove S1 linemarking and install E1 linemarking

• Remove through arrows in left hand lane

• Remove “No Entry” and supplementary custom signage from signpost A

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed school safety improvements at North Nowra Public School, as per Plan No D21/328696.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

RESOLVED (By consent)

That:

a. Replacement of ‘S1’ linemarking with ‘E1’ linemarking.

b. Removal of ‘Through’ arrows shown in left hand lane.

c. Removal of ‘No Entry’ & supplementary custom signage from Signpost A.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

CARRIED

TC21.45 Vincentia Public School - School Safety Audit (PN 3663)

HPERM Ref: D21/323870

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed school safety improvements at Vincentia Public School, as per Plan No D21/324608.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

RESOLVED (By consent)

That:

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

CARRIED

TC21.46 Stewart Place Bus Safety Improvements - Nowra (PN 3665)

HPERM Ref: D21/324103

Transport for NSW made the following recommendations:

• As per Australian Standard (AS) 1742.10-2009, 6.3, for the installation of pedestrian (Zebra) crossings, no more than one lane of moving traffic in any one direction should be encountered by a pedestrian using a crossing.

• TfNSW’s supplement to AS 1742.10-2009, also outlines that NSW practice does not permit Zebra Crossings on roads with two or more marked travel lanes in same direction.

• Remove S1 line and increase chevron to reinforce turning paths and narrow lane width at the zebra crossing on Stewart Place

• Reinstate missing red pavement to clearly indicate bus area

• Consideration should be given to relocating the loading zone on Schofields Lane to facilitate bus turning movements without encroaching on the painted island or zebra crossing

• While concrete islands are generally preferred, TfNSW notes that, due to buses turning, painted road markings would be more practical at this location.

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Bus Terminal Safety Improvements at Stuart Place, Nowra as per Plan No D21/332170.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

RESOLVED (By consent)

That:

a. Removal of ‘S1’ linemarking and augmentation of the existing chevron area at the westernmost end of the zebra crossing in Stewart Place to reinforce turning paths and narrow the lane width at this location.

b. Repainting of any missing red pavement surfaces to clearly indicate bus area.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

CARRIED

There being no further business, the meeting concluded.

Mr David Pieresko

CHAIRPERSON

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TC21.47 Signage and Linemarking Plans - Lot 502 DP 1221372 - Princes Highway, Meroo Meadow (PN 3367)

HPERM Ref: D21/365646

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3367 Plans ⇩

Recommendation

1. Additional W3-4 signage be located 30 to 50m from the proposed hump with additional W8-17-2 signage at the first hump of the series when the additional (3) speed humps are installed.

2. W8-2A sign speed limit be reduced to 20km/h as per the guidance in AS1742.13.

3. The removal of no stopping provisions (C3 Line Marking & R5-400 signs).

4. Provision of signage and line marking to be applicable to all four LATM devices (when seeking approval in the future).

5. The Raised Threshold Typical Detail 1 - Sheet 1 (Plan Ref. N26597-SK15) to match the Raised Threshold Typical Detail 1 on Sheet 2 (N26597-121) showing the appropriate 0.6m transition back to the LIP of kerb.

6. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

Applicant: Allen Price & Scarratts Pty Ltd

Owner: Linkwood Nowra Pty Ltd

C130 Princes Highway, Meroo Meadow – Lot 502 DP 1221372 - Fifteen (15) Lot Torrens Title Subdivision and Associated Site Works

As per Condition 26 of the development consent, the following is required:

The road design must incorporate the provision of four (4) Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) devices - raised threshold in accordance with AS1742.13 and contain 4m platforms to meet Council requirements. The first must be located in the vicinity of the existing turning head-on Emerald Drive. An additional three (3) LATMs must be provided in accordance with the recommendations of the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by Ason Group, Ref: P0673r01v03, dated 8/03/2019 and approved pursuant to Condition 1.

A plan with details of the proposed LATM and any associated line-markings and regulatory signs must be submitted to Council for a referral to the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee and subsequent recommendation to Council. The plans to be referred to Shoalhaven Traffic Committee must include details of how the existing turnaround is proposed to be removed and replaced with the extension of Emerald Drive forming a continuous access road into the development including continuous kerb and gutter and suitable rehabilitation of the existing turnaround areas in consultation with affected property owners.

The amended Traffic Assessment prepared on behalf of the applicant by Ason Group report reference P0673r01v03 dated 8/03/2019 (Council’s Trim Ref D19/82306) states the following below:

· It is proposed to provide four raised thresholds (flat-top speed humps) in accordance with AS1742.13 and Council requirements at appropriate locations along Emerald Drive as a lower cost alternative to address the issue of the existing narrow road width, provide safter environment for all road users and offset the impact of the proposal

· The provision of the first raised threshold device would be constructed as part of the redesign of the existing turnaround treatment and design of the road continuation, providing continuous kerb and guttering for the through road in consultation with the adjacent property owners. The three additional remaining devices, including one on Emerald Drive between Jade Place and Meroo Road would be constructed later at the discretion of Council.

As such, the purpose of this referral is to seek acceptance for LATM device Number 4 ONLY and that a further submission should be made to the Traffic Committee for approval of the additional 3 LATM devices in the future.

A signage and line marking plan has been submitted to the Committee for consideration.

Consultation:

This Development Application was placed on re-notification for a Public Exhibition between 14 December 2016 and 30 January 2017 with feedback requested from the community, directly affected residents and the local community consultative body. During this period, Council had received 17 submissions. Multiple submissions did not believe that the incorporation of raised thresholds “being a lower cost alternative to address the issue of the existing narrow road width to provide a safer environment for all road users and to offset the impact of the proposal” was the solution to existing site constraints. Two submissions in particular raised concerns with “the constant brake and impact noise from cars driving over thresholds” and the use of raised thresholds as “launching ramps” were indicated as elements negatively impacting the quality of life for current residents.

Council's Planning and Development Services Team approved this development on the 6 August 2019.

Risk Implications:

There are no risk implications to Council regarding this signage and line marking plan, as this is a private development.

Financial Implications:

There are no financial implications to Council regarding this signage and line marking plan, as this is a private development. A bond will be withheld from the developer to fund the extra (3) LATM devices if required in the future and as such, the bond amount shall be review prior to acceptance.

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TC21.48 Signage and Linemarking Plans - Lots 38 & 39 DP 8082 - 193 Island Point Road, St Georges Basin (PN 3666)

HPERM Ref: D21/367775

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3666 Plans ⇩

Recommendation

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signage and line marking associated with the development at Lots 38 & 39 DP 8082 - 193 Island Point Road, St Georges Basin, (per development consent condition 39), as per Plan No D21/368029; subject to the following:1. Change location of R5-40 sign closest to Lot 4 from start of turning point to end of turning point (South-East corner of Lot 4), moving the sign approx. 13m to the north.

2. Provision of C3 line marking up to new location of sign in front of Lot 4.

3. Change all R5-40 signs to R5-400 “No Stopping” signs.

4. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

Applicant: SET Consultants Pty Ltd

Owner: Southhold Pty Ltd

Lot 39 DP 8082 (no.191) and Lot 38 DP 8082 (no.193) Island Point Rd, St Georges Basin - 17 Residential Torrens Title Lot Subdivision

As per Condition 39 of the development consent, the following is required:

Condition 39 -

Any speed control devices, regulatory signage and line marking will require referral to the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee for approval. Six (6) to eight (8) weeks should be allowed for this.

A signage and line marking plan has been submitted to the Committee for consideration.

Consultation:

This Development Application had been on Public Exhibition between 24 January and 14February 2018, and again on 6 to 21 September 2018, with feedback requested from the community, directly affected residents and local community consultative body (Basin Villages Forum). During this period, Council had received 14 responses, objecting to the proposed development.

Council's Planning and Development Services Team approved this development on 18 June 2020.

Risk Implications:

There are no risk implications to Council regarding this signage and line marking plan, as this is a private development.

Financial Implications:

There are no financial implications to Council regarding this signage and line marking plan, as this is a private development.

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TC21.49 Parking Modifications - Vincentia Village - Burton Street Mall - Burton Street - Vincentia (PN 3668)

HPERM Ref: D21/368219

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3668 Plans ⇩

Recommendation

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signage, line marking, parking modifications and reduction in parking capacity to the northern and southern sections of the Burton Street Mall, Vincentia as per Plan No D21/368474, subject to:

1. Supplementing existing “No Stopping” areas with C3 Yellow line marking

2. On Sheet N0200881 – C210A, remove the three R5-40 ‘No Parking’ signs at northern and southern extents of parking bays and replace with C3 Yellow line marking

3. On Sheet N0200881 – C211A, remove the four R5-40 ‘No Parking’ signs at northern and southern extents of parking bays and replace with C3 Yellow line marking

4. On Sheet N0200881 – C210A, remove the R5-445(R/L) ‘No Parking // Wedding or Funeral Vehicles Excepted’ sign and replace with ‘No Parking // Authorised Maintenance Vehicles Excepted’

5. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

Background

Council has received funding as part of the Building Better Regions Grant Fund for the revitalisation and optimisation of public facilities at the Burton Street Mall, Vincentia (also known as the Vincentia Village Shops).

Council has been actively consulting with the community and affected shopkeepers, alongside representatives from Placemaking NSW and consultants from “Place Score”, to ensure that the proposed improvements would align with the functional purposes of the Burton Street Mall and the recommendations brought forward by the community.

Following this period of consultation, a design consultant was commissioned by Council to interpret the feedback received from the community (via Place Score metrics) and determine the extent of improvements to the Burton Street Mall.

The design documentation encompassed a review of existing traffic, parking, and pedestrian movement, with particular focus on improving access for individuals with a disability. The proposed design has created a more manageable central space, improved parking facilities and meeting with Australian Standards for access and disability compliance (AS1428).

In addition, a review of truck manoeuvrability and swept paths, additional pathways for safe access either side of the north and south carpark was undertaken by Jones Nicholson Engineers.

A regulatory signage and line marking plan has been submitted for the Committee's consideration.

Details of Submission:

The project proposes to modify parking arrangements to the northern and southern parking areas of the Burton Street Mall.

In summary, the comparison between pre and post development parking are as follows:

	Pre-Development (Existing Parking Capacity)	Post Development
Car Parking Spaces (Northern Section of Burton Street Mall)	29	18
Accessible Car Parking Spaces (Northern Section of Burton Street Mall)	2	2
Car Parking Spaces (Southern Section of Burton Street Mall)	30	20
Accessible Car Parking Spaces (Southern Section of Burton Street Mall)	1	2
Maintenance Bay	1	1
Loading Zone	1	1
Total Vehicle Spaces	64	44

Following this proposal, there will be a net loss of 21 parking spaces (11 spaces in the Northern Section and 10 spaces in the Southern Section). However, an additional accessible parking space will be created on the Southern Section of the Burton Street Mall, thereby bringing the total net loss to 20 parking spaces.

This proposal also removes the existing timed parking provisions in the Northern Section (1/2 hour and 2-hour parking) and the Southern Section (2-hour parking respectively) of Burton Street Mall. These timed parking restrictions will be replaced with 4-hour timed parking spaces, proposed to provide ample time for visitors to shop and access the new facilities.

The net loss of parking is necessary to accommodate the central public open space being extended in a northerly direction, as well as improving the internal pedestrian mobility and complying with accessibility standards (AS1428). This recommendation is in line with feedback received by the community, emphasising the need for a larger public open space central to the design. The reduction of parking capacity at the Southern Section of the Burton Street Mall will allow for additional outdoor dining space, access for maintenance vehicles, additional provision for truck movements and allocated car spaces for future Electric Vehicles.

The Traffic Impact Report prepared by Jones Nicholson (on behalf of Council) had that whilst there would be a net loss of parking along Burton Street Mall, there would be other available opportunities for parking in the Eastern and Western car parks that can be utilised by visitors.

The proposal also aims to improve pedestrian connectivity through the installation of four new pedestrian crossings. This includes:

· Across the entrance to the Northern Section of the Burton Street Mall

· Across the entrance to the Southern Section of the Burton Street Mall

· On the Eastern side of the Southern Section of the Burton Street Mall

· On the Western side of the Northern Section of the Burton Street Mall

These crossings have been proposed to improve pedestrian flow and connectivity into the Burton Street Mall as well as existing pathways along Elizabeth Drive and Excellent Street. These pedestrian crossings have been designed in accordance with AS2890.6 – Parking Facilities: Off-Street Parking for People with Disabilities.

Consultation:

Council has advertised the proposal and the general arrangement on Economic Developments ‘Proudly Shoalhaven’ web page since late 2019.

Prior to the development of this proposal, community consultation was undertaken by consultants “Place Score” between 2019 and 2020. This consultant’s final report with recommendations based of feedback received by the community was made available to access on Council’s Economic Developments ‘Proudly Shoalhaven - “Placemaking Vincentia”’ web page since 21 May 2020.

Since this and to date, Council has facilitated ongoing stakeholder engagement with adjoining private property owners, business owners, Vincentia Chamber of Commerce, Vincentia Matters, and the Vincentia Residents & Rate Payers Association. Council has also ensured that information regarding this project is readily available to the wider community on via Council’s website.

Risk Implications:

This proposal will assist with improving accessibility for pedestrians and vehicles at both Northern and Southern sections of Burton Street Mall as well as revitalising the facilities and appearance of the site. The loss of 20 parking spaces will be accommodated by adjacent parking opportunities and is considered negligible for the scope of this project.

Financial Implications:

This proposal is funded by:

Building Better Regions Grant Fund: $1,700,000

Shoalhaven City Council - General Fund Allocation: $1,700,000

There are no further financial implications to Council regarding this signage and line marking plan.

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TC21.50 Signage & Linemarking Plans - Proposed Roundabout - Moss Vale Road - Cambewarra - (PN 3669)

HPERM Ref: D21/372386

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN3669 - Plans ⇩

Recommendation

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed roundabout at Moss Vale Road, Cambewarra as per Plan No D21/372534 subject to the following:

1. Replace W2-7 Signage with G1-5 Advanced Direction Signage.

2. Provide additional G2-2 directional signage.

3. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

Background

Shoalhaven City Council has received funding under the Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF) for the provision of a new roundabout intersection on Moss Vale Road, Cambewarra. The Housing Acceleration Fund aims to accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure needed to release land for new housing. The proposed new intersection will provide vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian access to the Moss Vale Road North and South Urban Release Areas (URAs) and is essential to enabling land release for new housing in these URAs.

Details of Submission:

The extent of this proposal would involve a speed reduction on Moss Vale Road (from 100 km/h to 80km/h), roundabout advisory signage, no stopping controls and applicable linemarking. The proposed roundabout has received design approval from Transport for NSW (being a state control road) and the Work Authorisation Deed (WAD) has been approved allowing the commencement of construction.

Consultation:

Council commenced consultation with affected residents, stakeholders and the Cambewarra Residents and Ratepayers Association and Pride of Bomaderry CCBs to discuss the proposal with the consultation period concluded on Friday 27 August 2021. To date, Council has not received any responses by affected residents regarding the proposed intersection.

Risk Implications:

The proposal will assist in providing safe access to both North & South Urban Release Areas by the improvement of the local road network by the addition of a traffic calming device. This will provide a significant reduction for the potential for collisions and severity of impacts by road users as Moss Vale Road is commonly known as the “Mad Mile” by residents.

The proposed intersection will promote safer reaction times and the reduction of speeds on Moss Vale Road is supported as traffic generation increases with the development of the URAs. No further risks are associated with this proposal.

Financial Implications: This proposal will be funded by the Housing Acceleration Fund providing funding to Council which be passed on to the developer via a funding agreement currently being finalised by Council’s Strategic Planning Unit.

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TC21.51 Proposed Accessible Parking Space - Princes Highway - Ulladulla (PN 3670)

HPERM Ref: D21/389135

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3670 Plans ⇩

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has considered the creation of an accessible car parking space and modification to the existing Bus Zone adjacent to 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla and has no technical objection to the proposal prepared by Council, as per Plan No: D21/389399 (Option 1). Noting that Princes Highway is a State Road and Shoalhaven City Council does not have the delegated authority to approve this proposal.

Background

Shoalhaven City Council has been requested to investigate the provision of an accessible parking space fronting 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla.

As raised by an item of urgency at the Development & Environment Committee 7 September 2021 (MIN21.628):

“That Council call on the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee to consider:

1. The creation of an accessible car parking space on the Princes Hwy located at the southern end of the existing bus zone located in front of the old Rivers building in Ulladulla.

2. Also consider how best the accessible space be developed”.

This proposal is to support access requirements to the adjacent building, part of which is proposed to be repurposed into a Country University Centre (CUC) (DA20/2370 Lot 3 DP25155). This development has been supported by Federal and State grant funding and will provide dedicated learning and study spaces for use by students from the regional area. These spaces generally include the following (from the CUC website):

· a dedicated quiet study room with computers and space to bring personal devices to work on

· tutorial rooms, which can be used for seminars, tutorials, workshops, exams, and group work, and

· space for collaboration and break out, including kitchens and outdoor spaces

· Access to the Ulladulla CUC is proposed to be 7.00am – Midnight, seven days a week

· It is expected that up to 10-15 students will utilise the CUC at any one time

Council’s Technical Services team has subsequently investigated the request, undertaking a review of current site conditions and existing signage at this section of the Princes Highway. From these investigations, Council has prepared a concept design to demonstrate how an accessible parking space could be provided by modifying the existing parking restrictions and street landscaping.

As the Princes Highway is a State Road, any modifications to parking arrangements or roadside environment are matters for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to determine and authorise. This report is intended to detail the technical aspects of this proposal and seek input from key stakeholders to assist the developer in discussions with TfNSW.

Details of Submission:

The extent of this proposal would be the modification of the existing Bus Zone fronting 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla. This will involve reducing the zone by approximately 5.3m, with the southern extent of the Bus Zone signage being relocated north by this distance.

This would facilitate the installation of a compliant, on-street parallel accessible parking space (in accordance with AS2890.5 -2020: On-Street Parking). It will require the removal of approximately 6m2 of the streetside garden bed to the south, to allow for the parking space to be located approximately 2.5m south of the existing edge of pavement.

This proposal will also require the installation of a kerb ramp to be compliant with accessibility standards. The proposal will be complemented by existing street lighting, will have an adequate safety buffer from the adjacent travel lane and will not affect vehicle deflection at the roundabout.

As noted on the attached plans, these dimensions have been determined and scaled based on aerial photos and will need to be checked for accuracy onsite.

The CUC applicant has indicated the accessible space is required as a temporary measure until such time as funding is available to upgrade the ramp in the rear off-street carpark to current disability standards to provide appropriate access to the two existing accessibility spaces located within the carpark.

However, given the civil work required to reduce the size of the garden bed in the Highway, and given the benefit of the space being located in close proximity to the front entrance to the building, it is possible the proposed accessible space may become a permanent fixture.

Other options were investigated including a line marking only option within the existing kerbs shown on plan PN 3670 (Option 2). However, these options (Option 2 and Option 3) do not result in complying accessible parking space or complying bus zone.

Consultation:

To date, Council staff have engaged in limited consultation with key stakeholders. This has involved initial contact with Transport for NSW and consultation with Ulladulla Buslines, the local bus company. Ulladulla Buslines have confirmed with Council that they support Option 1. Council has also been advised by Ulladulla Buslines that they are not aware of any other service bus company using this bus zone.

Risk Implications:

The impact of this proposal would result in providing an accessible parking space directly adjacent to the future Country University Centre. The proposal has been designed to ensure the Bus Zone length would continue to comply with appropriate standards, would not impact access to the ambulance station to the north or impact on vehicle deflection and sight distances at the roundabout. The proposal would make manoeuvring into and out of the accessible space from the southbound lane of the Princes Highway as straightforward as possible. The proposed location is well suited to service the front entry to the property and will help in meeting accessibility requirements for the site. The proposed location also demonstrates sufficient separation from the Highway due to the wide shoulder and benefits from being in proximity to an existing streetlight, an important consideration given the facility is proposed to be accessible by students until midnight.

The approval process for this proposal would sit with TfNSW as the Princes Highway is a State road. As such the determination will be subject to its internal assessment process and timeline.

Financial Implications:

There are currently no financial implications to Council regarding this proposal.