Glen Forrest Precinct Plan - Shire of Mundaring

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5.1.6 Fire SafetyIn recognition of the constant fire risk that applies to the escarpment, it isessential that appropriate firebreaks be installed on all properties within thePrecinct to meet the requirements of the Bushfires Act. Consideration should begiven, however, to strategic firebreaks rather than the “easiest” option of aploughed 3m strip around the perimeter of each property.Guideline R12: Landowners to install firebreaks that are sensitive tothe local environment. (Rangers)Guideline R13: Landowners be advised to plant fire resistantvegetation in landscaped areas close to houses and toensure trees overhanging homes are pruned andgutters cleared or removed to reduce fire risk.(Rangers / Planning.)Strategy 1:That a Strategic Fire Plan for the Precinct be prepared,which includes a fire awareness program for residents(Rangers).5.2 Local Centres5.2.1 Commercial SizeThe Shire’s Local Commercial Strategy (LCS) designates both the Hardey Roadand Railway Parade shopping areas as ‘Local Commercial Centre (LC2)’. Whilstboth centres satisfy everyday and weekly shopping convenience needs of localresidents, the LCS has determined that there is no justification for further retaildevelopment. This conclusion is based upon the existing oversupply of retail floorspace, which will not be absorbed by the projected population growth of GlenForrest.Guideline C1:Hardey Road and Railway Parade Local Centres to beretained at their current retail floorspace space level toservice the everyday convenience shopping needs ofthe local community (Planning).5.2.2 Future ExpansionGLEN FORREST VILLAGE CENTRE PRECINCT PLAN9
In most of the villages in the Shire, there is usually only a single local commercialcentre. However, the two centres here cannot be consolidated, as they are 1 kmapart. As a result each centre has developed its own identity. The Hardey Roadcentre has a commercial business focus and subsequently the LCS has given it ahigher order level of operation. The Railway Parade centre tends to have acommunity focus due to its central location in the village and its close proximity tohistorical buildings, the Post office, two churches, Octagon Hall, Morgan JohnMorgan Reserve and a range of community and recreational facilities atBurkinshaw Park. Both Centres have room for expansion and future growth shouldbe directed into the areas mentioned.Guideline C2:Future expansion of the two Local Centres to bedirected in the following manner:a) Hardey Road, emphasis to be on complementarycommercial business other than retail; andb) Railway Parade, emphasis to be onsocial/community facilities and other associatedlow key commercial activities that recognise it aspart of the traditional heart of Glen Forrest.(Planning)5.2.3 AppearanceAs the precinct promotes a village atmosphere, especially in the vicinity of theRailway Parade Local Centre, it is important to ensure the commercial buildingsand car parking do not dominate. Whilst it is not possible to require landowners tomodify existing buildings, mechanisms can be put in place to guide the form of newbuildings and/or redevelopment. In order to achieve this they should reflect theresidential type of construction in terms of building materials, scale and impact onthe site. In addition, consideration must be given to co-ordinating futuredevelopment in the two Local Centres in a manner compatible with the built formof the surrounding land uses.Guideline C3:Building character and materials for commercialbuildings to be sympathetic with residentialdevelopment with particular regard to:a) surfaces that are of earthy colours so as to beunobtrusive, blend in with the landscape of thelocality, and minimise visual intrusion such as red,brown, rustic orange (gravel), olive, grey, greenand various tones of these colours;b) reflective materials including zincalume and whitecladding are not permitted;c) the provision of verandah’s to provide pedestrianshelter and enhance building and streetscapeappearance;GLEN FORREST VILLAGE CENTRE PRECINCT PLAN10
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTSBACKGROUND TO PREC
Page 5 and 6: BACKGROUND TO THE PRECINCT PLANLand
Page 7 and 8: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe aim of the Gle
Page 9 and 10: Driveways, Crossovers and Battleaxe
Page 11 and 12: GLEN FORREST VILLAGE CENTRE PRECINC
Page 13 and 14: GLEN FORREST VILLAGE CENTRE PRECINC
Page 15 and 16: STRATEGIESFire Safety1. That a Stra
Page 17 and 18: 17. To determine, with landowner pe
Page 19 and 20: 24. That the Shire promote the plan
Page 21 and 22: 2.0 PRECINCT AREAThe Precinct Plan
Page 23 and 24: 4.0 AIM AND OBJECTIVES4.1 AimThe ai
Page 25 and 26: Guideline R4:Properties which front
Page 27: 5.1.4 Driveways, Crossovers & Battl
Page 31 and 32: The adopted Precinct Plan provides
Page 33 and 34: Strategy 4: That heritage sites 88,
Page 35 and 36: Guideline E2:Reserves which contain
Page 37 and 38: 5.4.4 Nyaania CreekNyaania Creek is
Page 39 and 40: 5.5.2 Morgan John Morgan ReserveMor
Page 41 and 42: Strategy 21: Request Western Power
Page 43 and 44: Strategy 28: That the Shire’s Eng
Page 45 and 46: APPENDIX 1Literature Review for Gle
Page 47 and 48: Environmental Management Strategy7.
Page 49 and 50: This is considered a viable option
Page 51 and 52: Timeframe: 2002 / 200324. That the

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