Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
The right turning traffic from the proposed development exit will introduce a slight increase
in the opposing traffic flow that a vehicle from the IGA complex will need to negotiate.
This increase is estimated to be less than 17 or 38 vehicles in the am and pm peak hours
ie less than 1 a minute. It should be noted that at present vehicles would be exiting this
crossover.
The crossovers are located approximately 30 to 40 metres from the traffic signals on
Cambridge/Jersey Street intersection which will assist in providing regular gaps for exiting
vehicles to enter the traffic system.
The crossovers are located within a low speed environment of 50 km/hour or less due to
the proximity of the signals.
The IGA complex has a second access onto Pangbourne Street which provides an
alternative exit should drivers not wish to use the Jersey Street exit. Traffic will naturally
find an equilibrium between the two exit points provided.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
The proposal was assessed against the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme No.1, the
Town's Policy Manual, the West Leederville Planning and Urban Design Study and Draft
Parking Policy.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications related to this report.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Consideration of this application is consistent with the Towns Strategic Plan 2009-2020,
specifically priority area “Planning for Our Community’ and the goals of ‘attractive and diverse
shopping and business areas’ and ‘transport choice’.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:
This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirements for
consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town Planning Scheme.
SUMMARY:
The proposed land uses are consistent with the local centre zoning of the site. The proposed
development encourages activity along Cambridge Street and provides for a number of services
for the local community.
The provision of twenty two multiple dwellings within the development provides for greater
housing choice within the Wembley precinct and takes advantage of the site's proximity to a
public transport route.
Overall, it is considered that the proposed development, notwithstanding the neighbours
concerns, is consistent with the objectives of the Town Planning Scheme and with the future
planning for the Wembley Planning Precinct and therefore subject to appropriate conditions to
address concerns raised, is supported.
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