Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012Further, the raised pedestrian crossing in the centre of their site can easily be reduced in width,to allow at least an additional 4 x 90 degree bays on the south side of the street.This would result in a total of 78 bays which, although still a little short, makes better use of thestreet for parking and is considered a number that can be accepted.It is noted that the carriageway width on the TSH plans are dimensioned at 5.5 metres. Thisdoes not meet Council's standards.With regard to the cost sharing arrangements, the WAPC decision calls for this to be based onthe separation of the costs of constructing the bays (TSH) and the road carriageway (TOC).On this basis, it is not possible to agree to the TSH offer of a $180,000 contribution.An estimation of the Town's proportion of costs is being calculated and will be available prior tothe Council meeting. A reasonable cost sharing approach is for the Town to fund the cost ofDodd Street road carriageway and the footpath on the north side. It is proposed that Councilaccept the TSH offer to undertake construction and that the Town pays these costs to them.Landscaping PlanInsofar as it relates to the TSH site, it is considered that the landscaping plan satisfies Councilrequirements. The proposal to extend the landscaping onto the verge and to provide raisedpedestrian links across Dodd Street to the Lake Monger Reserve, however, raise three issuesfor consideration:-1. Council's street verge policy and guidelines as well as whether the landscaping isconsidered compatible with the existing character of the reserve and would not undulyaffect future enhancement proposals, and further, who would be responsible for itsmaintenance?2. The plan makes no provision for a footpath along the front of the new development.3. Planting of the verge on the north side and provision of the raised pedestrian linksreduces the area available for on-street parking (discussed above under 'Parking').The following comments are provided:1. The landscaping proposal may not fully meet the Council's policy and guidelines,however, these are primarily directed towards residential streets with numerousproperties fronting the street. It is considered that, subject to proper safety precautions,the subject site could be assessed as an exception to the rule. The indigenous theme ofthe landscaping is consistent with the Town's recognition of the heritage significance ofthe Lake Monger Reserve.It is usual for property owners to be responsible for maintenance of their verge and, as anextension of the TSH's own landscaping, it is considered that they be responsible for itsupkeep.2. Provisions should be made for a footpath of at least 1.8 metres width on the northern sideof Dodd Street, along the front of the centre, connecting in with the existing path to thewest, in front of the Lake Monger Primary School and to the east (ultimately) with the pathto the Powis Street carpark. As this would be a new path, this should be paid for by theTown.H:\Ceo\Gov\Council Minutes\12 MINUTES\June 2012\D Item 10 Onwards.docx 189