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MINUTES OF Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee
HELD ON Thursday, 20 October 2011

  

Present:

Ku-ring-gai Council (Councillor Elise Keays, Chairperson)

Director Operations (Mr Greg Piconi)

Roads and Traffic Authority (Mr Kathryn Hawkins)

Representing Police Local Area Command North Shore (Sgt Glen Marks)

Representing Member for Davidson (Mr Robert Forster)

 

 

Staff Present:

Manager Traffic and Transport (Mr George Koolik)

Traffic Team Leader (Mr Deva Thevaraja)

Strategic Traffic Engineer (Mr Joseph Piccoli)

Team Leader Regulation (Mr Tony McCormack)

 

 

Others Present:

Representing Bicycle NSW (Mr Robert Chambers)

Mr Michael Dukes, Northrop Consulting Engineers (GB. 2 only)

 

 

Apologies:

Representing Police Local Area Command Ku-ring-gai

    (Snr Const Debbie Birmingham)

Representing Member for Ku-ring-gai (Ms Mary O’Dea)

 

 

The Meeting commenced at 9.00am

 

 

            DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

No interest was declared.

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTEs

 

 

Minutes of Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee

 

File: CY00022/3

 

 

Meeting held 21 July 2011

Minutes numbered KTC10 to KTC12

 

 

The Committee Recommends:

 

That Minutes numbered KTC10 to KTC12 were received and confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

 

KTC13

General Matter Items Under Delegated Authority

 

File: S02738

Vide: GB.1

 

 

Advice on matters considered under Delegated Authority.

 

 

The Committee Recommends:

 

That the information regarding traffic facilities approved during July to September 2011 be noted.

 

 

 

KTC14

Wahroonga Estate External Road Works

 

File: S05913

Vide: GB.2

 

 

To advise the Traffic Committee of the proposed upgrade to intersections along
Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga associated with the planned Wahroonga Estate Development for the Sydney Adventist Hospital site.

 

The Committee’s Comments:

 

Mr Michael Dukes from Northrop Consulting Engineers, attended to answer any Committee questions regarding the proposal.  He confirmed that all current turning movements at the intersection of Fox Valley Road and Lucinda Avenue will be reinstated when the intersection is signalised.  He agreed to provide amended plans showing all movements.  The Committee also discussed the proposed left turn movement from Pacific Highway into Fox Valley Road and whether the slip lane as proposed would be safe.  However, it was agreed that the concept arrangement at this intersection would be subject to RTA approval.  Mr Dukes was asked whether cycle way access could be provided on the widened Fox Valley Road.

 

The Director Operations informed the Committee that there was not much scope for further widening of the road pavement and that Fox Valley Road is not a proposed cycle route.  However, it would desirable if the lane arrangements provide for cyclists.  He informed Mr Dukes that the Committee’s recommendation will be considered by Council on 8 November 2011 and that the proponent will be required to undertake the necessary consultation.

 

 

The Committee Recommends:

 

That approval in principle be given to the proposed intersection treatment works as shown in the attached plans subject to the works being fully funded by the developer and community consultation. 

 

 

 

KTC15

General Matter - Wahroonga Village Fair

 

File: S02454

Vide: GB.3

 

 

To consider a proposal to conduct the annual Wahroonga Village Fair on Sunday,
4 December 2011.

 

The Committee’s Comments:

 

The Team Leader Traffic informed the Committee that approval for the Traffic Management Plan for the event has been received from the Roads and Traffic Authority.

 

 

The Committee Recommends:

 

That Council approve the Wahroonga Village Fair 2011 and not object to the temporary closures of Railway Avenue, part of Redleaf Lane, Station Lane between Railway Avenue and Coonanbarra Road, and the use of the north and south-western portions of Council car park (CP 26), except spaces 20 and 21, on Sunday, 4 December 2011 between 5am and 8pm, subject to:

 

A.    Council noting that the Roads and Traffic Authority has approved the Traffic Management Plan for the event.

 

B.    The Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce fully implementing the Roads and Traffic Authority-approved Traffic Management Plan to alleviate traffic congestion during the event and to address the traffic impacts that may result from the proposed road closures.

 

C.    Council receive no substantial objections to the proposal which cannot be addressed, being received by the closing date of the advertising and the Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce paying Council’s fee of $1,490 for advertising and processing the road closure application.

 

D.    The Applicant providing and maintaining all necessary signs, barricades and all other safety equipment at its expense to properly effect the changed traffic conditions.

 

E.    The Applicant confirming in writing to Council that it has liaised with the local emergency services regarding occupation of Railway Avenue and other locations, and that such occupation be approved by the emergency services, and that an emergency access corridor be left available during the Fair, in case of an emergency.

 

F.    The Applicant providing Council with details of liaison with the Police Local Area Commander Kuring-gai and the State Emergency Service in regard to providing an adequate number of suitable identifiable personnel to control all approved road closures and changed traffic conditions and that these personnel be responsible for monitoring the closures and providing vehicular access to emergency vehicles and residents if such access is required.

 

G.    Provision of details and locations of any proposed advertising banners to Council for prior approval.

 

H.    Signs being installed on Pacific Highway indicating "Railway Avenue will be closed between Coonanbarra Road and Redleaf Avenue on Sunday, 4 December 2011 for the Wahroonga Village Fair".  These signs are to be erected two weeks before the Fair at locations approved by the Roads and Traffic Authority and on the day of the Fair the words "will be" on the signs are to be covered or removed.

 

I.      Banners may be used in Railway Avenue (but not on Pacific Highway) instead of signposting, to advise motorists of the proposed closure of Railway Avenue, subject to that part of the banners having 150mm black lettering on yellow background reading "Railway Avenue closed to traffic on Sunday, 4 December 2011 for the Wahroonga Village Fair".

 

J.     Banners or signs being installed a minimum of two weeks prior to the closure, and that they be properly maintained during the period leading up to the Fair.

 

K.    Any activity associated with the Fair, including stalls, not occupying Railway Avenue beyond the respective building alignments at Coonanbarra Road and Redleaf Avenue and not obstructing pedestrian crossings in any way.

 

L.     That 'No Parking' restrictions be imposed on the south-western side of Woodville Avenue for the length of the existing weekday restrictions, between Redleaf Avenue and No. 18 Woodville Avenue on Sunday, 4 December 2011 with the Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce obtaining, installing and maintaining appropriate "Clip-on" signs to advise motorists of this alteration.

 

M.   That the Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce be permitted to occupy the north and south-western portions of Council's car park (CP 26) off Coonanbarra Road in conjunction with the Fair, excepting spaces 20 and 21, and that only the south-eastern portion of the car park be allowed for parking on the Fair day.  Access to this portion to be obtained from the eastern end of Redleaf Lane, off Redleaf Avenue.

 

N.    Council’s Regulatory Officer visiting the site throughout the day to ensure Council's conditions of approval are being observed.

 

O.    Council's Regulatory Services provide a written report to the Director Operations within 30 days of the Fair on the impact of the Fair on traffic, access, parking and pedestrian movements in the vicinity of the event.

 

P.    The concurrence of the Local Area Commander Kuring-gai for RTA approved marshals to be on duty on the Coonanbarra Road and Redleaf Avenue pedestrian crossings at all times during the Fair and at any other locations in the closure area to supervise pedestrians and to ensure that Fair activities are kept clear of the crossings.

 

Q.    The Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce supply 20 million dollars public liability insurance cover, naming Ku-ring-gai Council as principal.  A certificate of currency is to be sighted by Council's Director Operations or his delegate before the event will be approved.

 

R.    The Wahroonga Chamber of Commerce responds in writing to Council by
2 December 2011, regarding the acceptance of Council's conditions for conducting the Wahroonga Village Fair.

 

 

 

KTC16

Greengate Road, Killara

 

File: TM5/03

Vide: GB.4

 

 

To consider a request from Greengate Hotel to partially close a section of Greengate Road at Pacific Highway and to implement traffic control measures on Pacific Highway on Christmas Eve 2011.

 

 

The Committee Recommends:

 

That Council approve the temporary partial closure of Greengate Road between Pacific Highway and the eastern end of Greengate Hotel and express no objection for the closure of southbound kerbside lane on Pacific Highway in the vicinity of Greengate Hotel, on Friday, 24 December 2011, subject to:

 

A.      The Roads and Traffic Authority approving the Traffic Management Plan submitted by the Greengate Hotel for Christmas Eve 2011.

 

B.      The Greengate Hotel fully implementing the Roads and Traffic Authority approved Traffic Management Plan to ensure safety of the patrons and to address the traffic impacts that may result from the proposed road closure.

 

C.      The eastbound section of Greengate Road between Pacific Highway and the eastern end of Greengate Hotel be closed from 3.00pm on 24 December to 1.00am on 25 December 2011, while the westbound traffic on Greengate Road will be controlled by traffic controllers from 9.00pm on 24 December and 1.00am 25 December 2011.

 

D.      The southbound travel lanes on Pacific Highway be reduced to two lanes from 9.00pm on 24 December to 1.00am on 25 December 2011 and the speed limit on Pacific Highway be reduced from 60km/h to 40km/h in the vicinity of Greengate Hotel.

 

E.      The closure being advertised by Council as required by Section 116 of the Roads Act 1993 and no substantial objection to the proposal which cannot be addressed, being received by the closing date of the advertising.

 

F.      The Applicant inform the affected residents of the proposed road closure of Greengate Road and other detour arrangements in the area on Christmas Eve 2011.

 

G.      The Applicant providing and maintaining all necessary signs, barricades and all other safety equipment at its expense to properly effect the changed traffic conditions.

 

H.      The Applicant placing appropriate advance warning signs on Pacific Highway to warn motorists about the closure of travel lanes on Pacific Highway.

 

I.        The Applicant providing Council with details of liaison with the Police Local Area Command Kuring-gai in regard to providing an adequate number of suitable identifiable personnel to control pedestrian movement across Pacific Highway on Christmas Eve 2011.

 

J.       The Applicant engaging RTA accredited traffic controllers to monitor the road closure at all times and to provide vehicular access for emergency vehicles and residents if such access is required.

 

K.      The Greengate Hotel responds in writing to Council by Friday, 16 December 2011, regarding the acceptance of Council’s conditions for the temporary partial closure of a section of Greengate Road and traffic alterations on Pacific Highway on Christmas Eve 2011.

 

   

 

 

general discussion

 

1.         The Chairperson tabled a letter from the Member for Davidson regarding parking at St Lucy’s School, requesting Council staff to investigate, in consultation with the school, setting down/picking up students at peak school times.

 

2.         The Manager Traffic and Transport tabled a letter from the Roads and Traffic Authority regarding proposed improvements to speed zoning in New South Wales.  The Roads and Traffic Authority advises that it will consult with Council in its review of speed zones.  While the review process is explained, advice is not given as to what roads might be affected.

 

3.         The Manager Traffic and Transport informed the Committee that Council has recently approved a 10 year Traffic & Transport Plan which details what projects are proposed to be undertaken and the rationale for the priority listing.  This Plan will shortly be on Council’s website.

 

 

 

 

The Meeting closed at 9.35am