21 March 2015
Introducing the Precinct Campsie RSL Precinct
Current Status of Project There is no architectural scheme 20 th August 2014 Club s Executive Committee resolved unanimously to prepare a Master Plan for the site Community is being asked to participate in a process to realise the development vision The Club is undertaking stakeholder and community consultation to ascertain community attitudes to the Project The findings of the consultation will inform the preparation of a Planning Proposal
Agenda Part 1 (allow 50 minutes) Introduction Belinda Barnett, Urban Concepts The Development Vision Tom Zarimis, Philon Urban Design Concept Karla Castellanos, GMU Design Traffic Consultant Ken Hollyoak, GTA Consultants Part 2 (allow 40 minutes) questions and answers
The Team PROPONENT Campsie RSL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Philon PROJECT MANAGER Cerno Management URBAN DESIGNERS GMU Design ARCHITECTURE Architects Contempo COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Urban Concepts TOWN PLANNING Urbis TRAFFIC CONSULTANT GTA Consultants
The Purpose of this Session explain the development vision detail the design process that underpins the development vision present preliminary urban design concepts for the site understand community and stakeholders attitudes develop a positive dialogue for going forward
Stage 1 Community Consultation Initiatives Communication Plan 1800 Number Preparation of Community Newsletter (10,000) Establishment of Project Email and Website info@campsierslproject.com www.campsierslproject.com Site Banner and Shop Front/Community Posters Display Advertising in 7 newspapers Consultation Events Resident Meet and Greet Stakeholder Round Table Session Community Walks and Workshops
Guidelines Remember to switch off mobile phones The session will be of 2 hours duration No questions please during the presentation Every idea is valid respect the views of others even if you may not always agree Questions unable to be answered will be taken on notice All comments and questions will be recorded by Urban Concepts and issued to participants We will only record your names when we are authorised to do so
Development Vision Tom Zarimis, Philon
The Opportunity Campsie RSL Precinct Campsie RSL has a significant land (approx. 8,000m 2 ) within 400m of Campsie Station Campsie RSL sees this as an opportunity to create a vibrant mix-use precinct Campsie RSL (via Planning Proposal) is seeking community and Council s support to: rezone its property to B4 mixed use; increase applicable FSR; and increase height limit.
Proposed Uses seniors village retail/cafe childcare centre residential medical NOTE: above uses are to further complement services already offered
Proposed Uses club facilities health & fitness aquatic centre secure car parking NOTE: above uses are to further complement services already offered
Precedents Revesby Workers Club Harbord Diggers (Mounties Group) club with restaurants, bars & cafes; 90-place long day childcare centre; health & fitness (gym); AMF Bowling & kid s play area; medical centre (Ekera); retail centre (Coles). club with restaurants, bars & cafes; 90-place long day childcare centre; health & fitness (gym); aquatic centre; and seniors ILUs.
Urban Design Campsie RSL appointed GMU Design to review and advise on the appropriate bulk and scale. GMU Design considered: proximity to Campsie Station; impact on ANZAC Park and future of ANZAC Mall; topography of the area; existing distribution of building heights and set-backs; transition of heights to existing lower scale; preservation of Beamish Street; and activation of the public domain.
Urban Design Karla Castellanos, GMU Design
Traffic Consultant Ken Hollyoak, GTA Consultants
Transit Oriented Development focus higher density around public transport infrastructure higher public and active transport use (bikes, cycles, walking) providing an alternative to car use reduces car dependence mix of uses to minimise travel: shops; workplaces; community facilities; and pleasant public spaces. provide excellent pedestrian and cycle connections remove urban sprawl
Positive Traffic Effect of TOD 100 detached dwellings: 1,070 trips per day; or 95 peak hour trips. 100 apartments (1/2/3 bed) above a railway station: 250 per day; or 25 peak hour.
Travel Demand Management limited parking ratios bus improvements cycle parking /facilities car sharing/car club cars green travel plan / transport access guide
Benefits Tom Zarimis, Philon
Benefits Provide the following uses to meet underlying demand for the boarder community: new residential apartments; seniors ILUs; health & fitness centre; aquatic centre; 90-place long day childcare centre; consolidated medical precinct; and secure car parking for club members and the above uses. Being the catalyst for further investment in the Campsie area
Questions 16 March 2015