overview What is today about? In July 0, the City of Fremantle resolved that the be advertised for public comment. Today is about: Understanding the history and context of the site Having your say on the structure plan Meeting the LandCorp project team Asking Questions History of the site. hectares owned by LandCorp and the Public Education Endowment Trust Previously used for industrial purposes for the storage and distribution of fuel The Public Education Endowment Trust portion was previously leased to BP for fuel bunkering and the tanks were demolished by BP in 00 The LandCorp owned portion was purchased from the Department of Defence and once housed a avy fuel depot that was built in 90, the tanks and other s were demolished by LandCorp in 00 Vision By working with the site s natural topography, this project will transform an aged industrial area into a well designed medium density development, properly integrated into an existing community. Knutsford will become a significant community asset that adds to the quality of life for all residents while addressing the needs of a growing and changing population. This project will lead the market in medium density development through high quality urban, architectural and environmental design and will provide a diverse range of dwellings from detached houses to multi storey apartment s and include some mixed use development along Knutsford Street. What is a structure plan? This has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the City of Fremantle s Local Planning Scheme to guide and facilitate the future subdivision and development of the subject site. A previous was approved for this site in December 00. ext Steps / Development Process We are here June 0 submitted to City of Fremantle 0 Approval July 0 supported for advertising 0 Subdivision Approval August September 0 advertised for public comment 0 Local Development Plans October 0 City of Fremantle consider submissions 0-0 Subdivision Construction 0+ Development Applications and Construction December 0 January 0 forwarded to WA Planning Commission for approval Opportunity for consultation Opportunity for consultation
the plan Big Moves The site presents a number of factors that influence the configuration and orientation of the road network and lot orientation, particularly relating to existing topography and interface with both public open space and surrounding residential development. Open Space The public open space has been located along the Swanbourne ridge, making a green connection between Stevens Reserve and Monument Hill. This allocation contains mostly unaltered topography, the remains of the former, convict-built water reservoir, as well as excellent vistas of Perth and Cockburn Sound. Geography The existing topography is the major challenge and opportunity of this site. Locating the public open space along the ridge and into the cut edge along the east side of it, as well as primarily on the wide open area to the east, has preserved the majority of the original topography, as well as avoided excessive earthworks. Master Plan Circulation The proposed circulation builds on the location and geometry of the existing roads, bisecting the wider area of the site and skirting the edge of the steep escarpment. Slope to roads are kept within reasonable limits avoiding excessive siteworks and assisting to maintain original topography. Built Form The plan provides a range of built form outcomes that create a diversity of scale and accommodation within the area. Scale of built form is graded to more closely match adjoining development, with higher density built form to take advantage of topographic changes and set back from existing development, overlooking the public open space and reserve. Design Principles Provide for a variety of residential densities, enabling the development of a range of dwelling types to provide housing choice to a diversity of households; To provide higher density dwellings adjacent to public open space to maximise opportunity for informal recreation; Ensure a sensitive transition between development and surrounding development; Provide site responsive design that optimises solar orientation, micro-climate and landform sensitive outcomes; Provide a legible movement network that enhances accessibility and way-finding and provides attractive, safe and convenient pedestrian and cyclist connections; Create informal active recreation spaces throughout, including a green spine linking the bushland regeneration area with the eastern part of Amherst Street; To provide dwellings that overlook parkland areas and streets to maximise passive surveillance opportunities and promote attractive streetscapes Provide the opportunity for a mixed use interface to portion of Knutsford Street. the new Medium to high density residential development with one portion of Mixed Use development. Five development precincts each proposing a range of different densities. A minimum dwelling yield for the site at 0 dwellings and an aspirational target yield of 0 dwellings. Public open space (POS) at the western end of the development fronting and a green spine through the centre of the development.
access Movement etwork Analysis of the traffic generation suggests that all roads affected by the proposed redevelopment will continue to operate appropriate to their function under all yield scenarios. Based on current planning guidelines it is considered that the residential amenity of local streets would not be affected. High Street Proposal Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) is currently undertaking project planning for the proposed Leach Highway (High Street) Fremantle Project as part of its Perth Freight Link initiative. MRWA advise that development of the freight link project has commenced, however concept plans have not yet been finalised. The LSP traffic report has considered the traffic generated by the proposed development in conjunction with the MRWA High Street proposal and found there will be no significant impact to the local road network. It is noted that: Current MRWA plans indicate a roundabout at Amherst and High Streets, however advice from the project traffic consultants indicates this may not eventuate, and as such the roundabout has not been included in the traffic model; The report does not include any existing local traffic redistributing to Amherst Street from as a result of better access to High Street; If the upgrades proceed with the Amherst/High Streets roundabout, the result is likely to simply be a shifting of around 0 vehicles per day (vpd) (development traffic) from Chalmers Street, and Knutsford Street west to Amherst Street and Knutsford Street east. Traffic Volumes / Movement Projections have been modelled on an aspirational target yield of 0 dwellings as well as an indicative minimum and high yield estimate of 0 and 9 dwellings respectively. TARGET YIELD ESTIMATE - 0 DWELLIGS Under all yield scenarios: Increase to local traffic movements would not be significant and should not warrant upgrading of the local road system; All affected roads will continue to operate appropriate to their function; It is considered that the residential amenity of local streets would not be affected; All accesses are shown to perform with excellent Levels of Service during the peak periods; External intersections are not shown to be materially affected by the proposed development. Pedestrian and Cycling Access Minimum yield estimate - 0 dwellings Pedestrian and cycle connections will be a strong feature of the new development, linking the areas surrounding green spaces and amenities. The site is ideally located within a short walk of Fremantle city centre and local attractions. Cycling would be attractive from the site as the Fremantle city centre and railway station are within a to 0 minute ride. Several cycle routes currently exist in the local area. All roads within the LSP area will be provided with at least one footpath. High yield estimate - 9 dwellings
Detail Plan C C public realm Landscape Philosophy The landscape approach is derived from a sensitive response to the topography, geology and flora of the site s local context, as well as a strong understanding of the social and cultural patterns of the greater area. KUTSFORD STREET EDMUD STREET AMHERST STREET Designed as an integrated part of Fremantle s green network, the landscape reinforces the City s unique identity and sense of place through the careful selection of plants, choice of materials and design of spaces and linkages. SWABOURE STREET The Landscape etwork consists of key areas and comprises.0 ha (0.%) of public open space; Bushland and Reservoir Stevens Reserve Link Stevens Reserve A green spine links the bushland regeneration area to the eastern part of Amherst Street. The Green Link has a widened verge to 9.0m within a m road reserve. +. shared footpath approximate.m A A B B Tree shaded lookout deck Enter level +9.9 Section A - A 9m.m m.m.m parking carriageway parking footpath planting...... Stairs Tree shaded lookout deck Pocket park Landing platform Play area Wide landing platform provide shaded seating area and attractive pedestrian entry to development lot. Enter level +. (indicative level) Views towards eastern Green Spine Potential area for landscape courtyard within development boundary. Wide landing platform provide shaded seating area and attractive pedestrian entry to development lot. Enter level +. (indicative level) the surface treatment combines boardwalk and garden beds. 9m linear park.m m.m.m parking carriageway parking footpath planting Section B - B Bushland Regeneration Area Existing bushland along the western boundary of the site is to be retained where possible. Paths and access points will be created through the bushland to connect the development with the surrounding residential area and reserves. The bush will be protected and rehabilitated using local native species. 9. Tree grove. Existing Tuart trees. Existing wall. Shelter and seating area. Gravel and recycle concrete pavement. Universal access. Deck. Information footpath 9. Police The Reservoir Garden A formalised garden space that reinterprets the original use of the site. Public Realm Interfaces The local structure plan facilitates direct access between the proposed development and active playing fields of Stevens Reserve and the Bushland Regeneration Area along Swanbourne Street encompassing the following design considerations: Development boundary wall 0% transparency, low wall and slatted fence m wide footpath Retained existing vegetation Direct access into the POS Clearly distinguish between private and public land Retain the natural levels of the POS through the provision of retaining walls/limestone embankments Be sensitive to the character of the bushland Overlook the parkland to provide good passive surveillance Vertical elements in place of original columns Pavilion shelter Walls/ramps to define the original extent of the water reservoir walls and provide access to Swanbourne street and existing local community The remnant section of the wall of the old reservoir to be celebrated as a feature that separates the gardens Informal footpath +9.0 Development Boundary Pedestrian access to +9.9...... Sunken garden Informal gravel footpath Sealed footpath Pedestrian access to Lookout deck Pocket seating area Informal footpath Pedestrian access to +.0 Development Boundary. Terraces and steps. Police Section C - C +.0
built form Key Features The provides approximately. ha of residential land A range of housing types, including apartments, grouped housing and single houses are proposed catering for a diverse range of households. The minimum dwelling yield proposed is 0, with an aspirational target of 0 dwellings. The plan allows for ground floor mixed-use development along the eastern portion of Knutsford Street, suitable for uses such as retail, offices, and home based businesses. Building Heights / Landmark Building Building heights are measured from the street or public open space edge, and are proposed to be between and 0 metres maximum (indicatively and storey). A mid-rise landmark is proposed to have a maximum height of m (indicative of storeys), measured from the former fuel tank base (.m AHD) adjacent to Stevens Reserve. The inclusion of a mid-rise landmark provides articulation and counterpoint to the overall scale and mass of the built form. The landmark would be set back from Swanbourne Street, reducing its visual impact on the existing streetscape. The location of the mid-rise site to the south of the LSP area adjacent Stevens Reserve also ensures the will not adversely cast shadows over new or existing residences.