Page 1 of 17 Report to the Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee Agenda item 6.1

Whiteman Street / Port Junction Tram Platform Stop 7 July 2015 Planning Permit Application TP-2014-1041

Presenters: Karen Snyders, Acting Manager Planning and Building Geoff Robinson, Manager Engineering Services

Purpose and background 1. The purpose of this report is to: 1.1. Seek approval for management to approve the works associated with the construction of a central island platform at Tram Stop 125 in Whiteman Street for Route 96 and 109 tram services and to approve a separate adjacent platform on a third track for the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant. 1.2. Advise the Future Melbourne Committee of a Planning Application, TP-2014-1041 for the components of the proposed works that require a planning permit being road works under the Land Subject to Flood Inundation Overlay, to display advertising signs in a Public Use Zone (PUZ4 – Transport), and to remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. 2. This report was requested by Cr Leppert. 3. The Yarra Trams/PTV proposal includes the construction of a third track turnout from Clarendon Street and the removal of the existing tram stop safety zones in Clarendon Street, located either side of Normanby Road, which service Routes 12, 96 and 109. These actions will enable tram priority signal improvements and remove the existing need for Route 96 and 109 tram services to stop twice within 100 metres. Removal of the safety zones is also required to maintain traffic capacity on Clarendon Street. Concept plans are provided as Attachment 3. Key issues 4. Clarendon Street is an arterial road managed by VicRoads, while Whiteman Street is a local road under the care and management of the Council. Normanby Road Reserve is crown land managed by the Council and reserved for Public Recreation. 5. The construction date is yet to be scheduled and is subject to the Council issuing a Planning Permit for the works. Community and stakeholder engagement undertaken by PTV and Yarra Trams indicated that there was strong support for the proposal. Yarra Trams is responsible for all community consultation related to the proposed works. One objection to the planning application has been received. 6. The upgraded platforms and construction of a separate platform for the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant will be Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant and will improve pedestrian safety and amenity. The improvements will also reduce delays to the regular Route 96 and 109 tram services. New shelters with signage are proposed. The overall works will necessitate the removal of 19 Eucalyptus camaldelensis (River Red Gum trees) and a further four trees are impacted by the works in the Normanby Road Reserve. 7. Traffic capacity will be maintained in Clarendon Street, Whiteman Street and Normanby Road. The existing stock of on-street parking in Whiteman Street will also be maintained. The proposed tram works will not adversely impact on the existing off-road shared pedestrian / bike paths on Whiteman Street and Normanby Road. Improvements to the existing pedestrian / bike crossings of the tram reserve are included in the scope of works for this tram project. 8. The key issues for consideration of the planning application are addressed by conditions of permit requiring a landscape plan, offsets from the removal of native vegetation, a reduction of the number of advertising signs and conditions required by Melbourne Water. The design has been reviewed by officers from Engineering Services and Urban Landscapes (Tree Planting and Urban Design) and is supported. Recommendation from management 9. That the Future Melbourne Committee: 9.1. Resolves to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit, subject to the conditions listed in the attached delegate report (see Attachment 4). 9.2. Notes that, if a planning permit is issued, the Manager Engineering Services will approve, under delegation, the proposed tram works that relate to Council’s road management responsibilities.

Attachments: 1 Supporting Attachment 2 Travel Time Impact Assessment 3 Concept Plans of Tram Works 4 Delegated Planning Officer Report 1. Page 2 of 17 Attachment 1 Agenda item 6.1 Supporting Attachment Future Melbourne Committee 7 July 2015

Legal

1. The exemptions under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme for the removal of native vegetation does not apply so the removal requires a planning permit.

Finance

2. There is no cost to Council associated with the construction of the tram platform project.

3. The project results in a no change of on-street parking spaces and subsequently no change in parking meter revenue.

4. Tree Planning has recommended a condition of planning permit requiring a bank guarantee to be provide to the Council. The guarantee is to be of an equivalent environmental and amenity value of all Council trees impacted by the works.

Conflict of interest

5. No member of Council staff, or other person engaged under a contract, involved in advising on or preparing this report has declared a direct or indirect interest in relation to the matter of the report.

Stakeholder consultation

6. Yarra Trams has undertaken significant public consultation in regards to the tram works project.

7. Yarra Trams will also be responsible for undertaking all public consultation regarding the removal and replanting of vegetation required by the tram works.

8. Notification of the planning application was given, as detailed the attached delegate report (see Attachment 4).

Relation to Council policy

9. The proposed construction of the tram platform stop is in line with Section 7 of Council’s Transport Strategy 2012 which states that “Tram operations in the City of Melbourne will be improved to offer a more frequent and reliable service. Tram stops will be better integrated into the public realm to improve access, safety and amenity, with 90 per cent of stops upgraded to ‘level access’ by 2016”.

10. Relevant planning policies are discussed in the delegate report (see Attachment 4).

Environmental sustainability

11. A condition of permit can require the loss of native vegetation to be offset. The proposal as a whole is considered to have a net community benefit.

1 Page 3 of 17 Attachment 2 Agenda item 6.1 Future Melbourne Committee 7 July 2015 Attachment 2

Port Junction Tram Works Summary of Net Travel Time Savings for Tram Passengers

Increased Walking Time (associated with passengers currently boarding / alighting at the tram safety zone stops which are being removed from Clarendon Street, either side of Normanby Road)

Route 12:  Approximately 530 passengers per day currently board and alight Route 12 tram services (travelling along Clarendon Street) at the existing tram safety zone stops located either side of Normanby Road.  These passengers will be required to walk up to 225 metres further to access existing tram stops located at either City Road or outside the Exhibition Centre.  Assuming an average walking speed of 1.2 metres per second, this is equivalent to approximately 27.6 additional walking hours per day for these passengers.

Route 96 and 109:  Approximately 760 passengers per day currently board and alight outbound Route 96 and 109 tram services at the existing tram safety zone stop located in Clarendon Street immediately north of Normanby Road.  These passengers will be required to walk 70 metres further to access the new Port Junction tram platform located on the north side of Whiteman Street immediately west of Clarendon Street.  Assuming an average walking speed of 1.2 metres per second, this is equivalent to approximately 12.3 additional walking hours per day for these passengers.

In summary, the additional walking time associated with all tram passengers currently boarding and alighting at the tram safety zones stops being removed from Clarendon Street, either side of Normanby Road, is estimated at approximately 40 additional walking hours per day.

Reduced Travel Times for Tram Passengers (associated with passengers on trams not experience delays by stopping at the existing safety zones either side of Normanby Road. This also enables tram traffic signal priority to be implemented at this intersection)

Route 12:  Approximately 7,300 passengers per day currently travel in both directions on Route 12 tram services along Clarendon Street through the intersection of Normanby Road / Whiteman Street.  Yarra Trams estimates that these passengers will be experience an average travel time improvement of 50 second per tram service. This is specifically related to eliminating the need for trams to stop to load and unload passengers at the existing tram safety zone stops either side of Normanby Road and the subsequent proposed implementation of tram traffic signal priority to reduce delays. Page 4 of 17

 This is equivalent to an improvement of approximately 101 total travel time hours per day for these passengers.

Route 96 and 109:  Approximately 10,600 passengers per day currently outbound on Route 96 and 109 tram services which turn right from Clarendon Street towards the Port Junction tram stop and through the intersection of Normanby Road.  Yarra Trams estimates that these outbound passengers will be experience an average travel time improvement of 40 second per tram service. This is specifically related to eliminating the need for trams to stop to load and unload passengers at the existing tram safety zone stop located immediately north of Normanby Road and the subsequent proposed implementation of tram traffic signal priority to reduce delays.  This is equivalent to an improvement of approximately 118 total travel time hours per day for these passengers.

In summary, the removal of the existing tram safety zone stops located on Clarendon Street either side of Normanby Road is estimated to improve overall passengers travel times by a total of approximately 219 hours per day.

Net Travel Time Improvements

 1,290 tram passengers currently boarding or alighting tram services at the existing tram safety zone stops proposed to be removed will be required to walk up to 225 metres further to access adjacent tram stop locations. This results in increased travel times for these passengers of approximately 40 additional walking hours per day.  17,900 tram passengers travelling on tram services will receive travel time reductions as a result of the removal of the existing tram safety zone stops. This will result in travel time savings for these passengers of approximately 219 hours per day.  Subsequently, this tram project is estimated to result in an overall reduction of 179 travel time hours per day for all tram users. Page 5 of 17 Attachment 3 Agenda item 6.1 Future Melbourne Committee Attachment 3 7 July 2015

Port Junction Tram Works Concept Plans

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DELEGATED PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT

Application number: TP-2014-1041

Applicant: Ben Droscher and Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd

Address: Normanby Road Reserve, 17-79 Normanby Road, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, Clarendon Street, Whiteman Street and the St Kilda and Port Melbourne Light Rail Reserve.

Proposal: Removal of native vegetation, roadworks and construction and display of internally illuminated promoiton and business identification signs

Date of application: 21 November 2014

Responsible officer: Adam Birch

1 SUBJECT SITE AND SURROUNDS The location of the proposed works is the Normanby Road Reserve, the light rail reservation on Whiteman Street and the road reserve on Clarendon Street. Normandy Road Reserve is Crown Land managed by the City of Melbourne reserved for the purpose of public recreation. Clarendon Street is a declared highway. The rail reservation is used for the Route 96 (to St Kilda), Route 109 (to Port Melbourne) and for the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant. To the north, across Normanby Road is the rear of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. To the south are multi-storey residential apartment buildings on Whiteman Street. To the east of the site is the Crown Entertainment Complex.

Locality Plan with project area makred

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Site Photos (Looking west from Whiteman Street)

Site Photo (looking east from Normanby Road Share Path)

2 BACKGROUND AND HISTORY The following background is relevant:

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 On 9 May 2006, Council adopted a Policy for Advertising on Tram and Bus Shelters  Yarra Trams consulted with the City of Melbourne in 2013 in the planning and design of various tram work upgrades throughout the municipality.  On 1 May 2015, the application for a planning permit was formally amended to apply for the removal of native vegetation.  Yarra Trams and the City of Melbourne have continuously consulted with each other on this project.

3 PROPOSAL The application seeks approval for the removal of native vegetation, road works and construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signs. The components of the total upgrade which require a planning permit are associated with the tram work upgrades. The works which require a planning permit is listed as follows: Tree Removal A total of 19 Eucalyptus camaldelensis (River Red Gum trees) are proposed to be removed and a further four trees impacted in the Normanby Road Reserve. Impacted trees are trees that are those which are impacted by more than 10% into the Tree Protection Zone. Road works

The road works that require approval are confined to land on Clarendon Street and Whiteman Street this is impacted by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) see map.

Map showing the extent of area impacted by the LSIO

The road works proposed that require a planning permit include:

 Raising the existing track level and road surface regrading;  Widening of the footpath on the north side of Whiteman Street by approximately 900mm;

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 Installation of new tracks in Clarendon Street.  Installation of new kerbing to Clarendon Street

Advertising Signs The advertising signs proposed are:  Four double-sided internally illuminated promotion signs on the central platform. The dimensions of the signs are 1.2 metres in width and 1.8 metres in height. One sign is proposed per shelter. The content of the signs is proposed to change from time to time and to be promotional in content.  Four business identification signs on the platform for the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. The signs are proposed to 1.2 metres in width and 1.9 metres in height. The signs are not proposed to be illuminated.

4 STATUTORY CONTROLS The following clauses in the Melbourne Planning Scheme require a planning permit for this proposal:

Clause Permit Trigger Public Use Zone (PUZ4 - Pursuant to Clause 36.01-1 a permit is not required to use the land for Transport) the purpose of a tramway. A permit is not required to construct and carry out works for the use of the land for a tramway. Advertising sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. This zone, except for the PUZ4 (Transport), is in Category 4 unless a different requirement is specified in the schedule to this zone. For land within the PUZ4 (Transport), the category of advertising control which applies is the category which applies to the adjoining zone nearest to the land. If land is equidistant from two or more adjoining zones, the least restrictive category applies. Where the Road Zone is the nearest adjoining zone, a permit is required to display a sign. The land is equidistant between the Capital City Zone Schedule 3 and the Road Zone. The Capital City Zone is the least restrictive category. A planning permit is therefore required to construct and display internally illuminated promotion signs and business identification signs. Road Zone Pursuant to Clause 36.4-1, a permit is not required to use the land for the purpose of a tramway. A permit is not required to construct and carry out works for the use of the land for a tramway.

Design and Development Pursuant to Clause 43.02-2, a permit is required to construct a Overlay Schedule 60 building and to construct and carry out works. This does not apply when a schedule to this overlay specifically states that a permit is not Area 3 required. Pursuant to Clause 62.02-2 a permit is not required to construct and carry out works for road works, unless specifically required by the planning scheme. There is no requirement for a planning permit for road works under Schedule 60 to this overlay.

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Land Subject to Pursuant to Clause 44.04-1 a permit is required to construct a Inundation Overlay building or to construct and carry out works including: road works. Parking Overlay (PO1) This overlay relates to the provision of car parking which is not proposed as part of this application. Advertising Signs Advertising sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. Native Vegetation A permit is required to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation, including dead native vegetation. This does not apply if the table to Clause 52.17-7 specifically states that a permit is not required. The removal of native vegetation does not meet the exemptions under Clause 52.17-7. Therefore a permit is required. Integrated Public Pursuant to Clause 52.36-1, an application to construct a building or Transport Planning to construct or carry out works for any alteration or development of public transport infrastructure or stop requires a referral to Public Transport Victoria. Uses, Buildings, Works, .Pursuant to Clause 62.02-2 a permit is not required for building and Subdivisions and works unless specifically required by the planning scheme for the Demolition not requiring a following categories of development which includes: Planning Permit  Road works  Street and park furniture  A disabled access ramp Pursuant to Clause 62.02-3, any requirement in this scheme relating to the construction or carrying out of works does not apply to the removal, destruction or lopping of trees and the removal of vegetation. This does not apply if a permit is specifically required to remove, destroy or lop trees or to remove vegetation. Pursuant to Clause 62.05, a permit is not required for the demolition or removal of a building or works unless a permit is specifically required for demolition or removal.

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 4.1 State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) The relevant provisions of the SPPF are summarised as follows:  Clause 12.01 Biodiversity. Provides objectives, strategies and refers to policy guidelines to protect biodiversity from the impact of land use and development.  Clause 15.01 Urban Environment  Clause 18 Transport 4.2 Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) 4.2.1 Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) The relevant provisions of the MSS are summarised as follows: • Clause 21.05 Environment and Landscape Values, included the strategies of: • Encourage the retention of native vegetation in the development of sites and enhance indigenous and remnant vegetation areas in the City including in parks and gardens and waterways. • Encourage the revegetation with predominantly indigenous vegetation.

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• Clause 21.06 Built Environment and Heritage • Clause 21.09 Transport • Clause 21.13-1 Southbank. Includes the strategies of: • Improve the public environment of Southbank by providing public spaces, improving pedestrian facilities and upgrading streetscapes. 4.2.2 Local Policies The relevant local policies are summarised as follows:  Clause 22.07 Advertising Signs  Clause 22.17 Urban Design outside of the Capital City Zone

5 PARTICULAR PROVISIONS • Clause 52.05, Advertising Signs • Clause 52.36, Integrated Public Transport Planning

6 GENERAL PROVISIONS The following general provisions apply to the application: • Clause 62, Uses, Buildings, Works, Subdivisions and Demolition not requiring a Planning Permit • Clause 65, Decision Guidelines, which includes the matters set out in Section 60 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. • Clause 66, Referral and Notice Provisions

7 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION It was determined that the proposal as it related to the removal of native vegetation may result in material detriment. Notice of the proposal was given by posting two notices on the site for a 14 day period, in accordance with Section 52 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Pursuant to Clause 44.04-4 an application under the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay is exempt from the notice requirements of Section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of Section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 82(1) of the Act.

8 OBJECTIONS The application has received one objection to date raising the following concerns:  The loss of the trees would reduce birdlife, reduce shade cover and negatively impact upon the amenity of the area and reduce the wellbeing of residents.

9 REFERRALS 9.1 Internal The application was referred internally to the Engineering Services Group and Tree Planning. Comments received are summarised as follows;

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9.1.1 Engineering Services The application was referred to the Engineering Services Group who supported the proposal subject to conditions and notes of permit, should one issue. One issue that was noted was that: The proposed widening of the footpath on the north side of Whiteman Street will not require the removal of any of the existing parallel parking spaces on the north and south sides of the street; or alter the existing traffic lane capacity on Whiteman Street, ie providing one lane of traffic flow in each direction. The net effect of the proposed works will reduce the existing width of the footpath adjacent to the tram stop from 3.2 to 2.5 metres (as shown on drawing No. SB0485-ESR-DG-0614 P4). This is not supported. The existing footpath width should retained by reducing the width of the north and south bound carriageways of Whiteman Street”. 9.1.2 Tree Planning After the applicant met with Council Officers and amended the application to apply to remove the native vegetation, Tree Planning was supportive of the proposal, subject to conditions. 9.2 External The application was referred externally to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP); Melbourne Water and Public Transport Victoria (PTV).

9.2.1 DELWP A referral was required to the Secretary of DELWP as the tree removal is on Crown Land which is managed by the Responsible Authority. DELWP did not object to the proposal. 9.2.2 Melbourne Water Melbourne Water did not object to the proposal subject to a condition and note of permit, should one issue. 9.2.3 PTV PTV did not object to the proposal.

10 ASSESSMENT The application seeks approval for road works and construction and display of advertising signs and removal of native vegetation, 10.1 Road works A permit is required for road works under the Land subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Melbourne Water, as the relevant flood plain manager for the area did not object to the proposal. The purpose of the LSIO is to manage development in flood prone areas, to protect water quality and minimise risks and damage from flood events. Give that Melbourne Water offered no objections; the proposal is considered to be consistent with the purpose and decision guidelines of the LSIO. The City of Melbourne Engineering Services Group did require a number of conditions of permit. The potential reduction of the width of the footpaths to Whiteman Street was not supported. The retention of the existing width of the

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footpath can included as a condition of permit, and is appropriate to allow safe and efficient movements of pedestrians in the area. As a matter of clarity, the area which is impacted by the LSIO is not clearly shown on the submitted plans for the proposal. It recommended that this be overlayed on the plans to clearly show the road works which require a planning approval. 10.2 Advertising Signs The application seeks approval to display up to eight signs on the proposed tram shelters used either from promotional purposes and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. The policy under Clause 21.06-1, seeks to ‘Ensure advertising signs avoid visual pollution and intrusive light spill and respect the architecture of their host buildings, the surrounding streetscape character and skyline.’ More specific objectives and policies for advertising signs are listed at Clause 22.07 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. Decision Guidelines for Advertising Signs are found at Clause 52.05. As a general rule, promotion signs are discouraged by policy. Signs are encouraged to be compatible and integrated with the structure they are located on and sympathetic to their surrounds. Views from all angles should be considered. The managing of signage to allow for reasonable identification and to avoid visual clutter is also a policy considerations for advertising signs. As a matter of consistency, Council in May 2006, resolved to adopt a policy for advertising on tram shelters. Although, this policy is neither an incorporated, reference nor policy document listed in the Melbourne Planning Scheme, it does provide some clarity and consistency on assessing advertising signs for trams shelters. This policy discourages signs in parklands. In relation to super stops, one sign per 8 metre long shelter is recommended or one per 4 metre shelter. Signage is encouraged not to exceed three signs per platform. The proposed shelters appear to be 6 metres long, with four signs proposed per platform. To allow no signage in this location would be unreasonable. This is because the signage on the northern platform is proposed to be used for the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant which requires signs for tourists and patrons to locate where to assemble to alight the tram restaurant. The proposed promotion signs to the central platform are to shelters which are spread out over a longer platform than the proposed northern platform. Given this spacing, the signs would not clutter the site. These signs are considered not to be detrimental to the public reserve. The signs would be integrated with the design of the shelters. The signs are a comfortable fit with the area and would not be detrimental to the appreciation and enjoyment of the Normanby Road Reserve. However, as a matter of consistency, only three signs per platform have been generally supported by the City of Melbourne. It is considered that should a permit issue, a condition of permit can require the removal of at least one sign per platform. This would reduce the overall impact of the signs, and would be consistent with other approvals elsewhere in the municipality.

10.3 Removal of Native Vegetation The application seeks to remove 19 native trees with a further four impacted. The City of Melbourne’s Tree Planning team supported the proposal (subject to conditions) and DELWP did not object nor specifically require any offsets.

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A permit is required under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme to remove native vegetation which does not meet the exemption criteria specified under that provision. The relevant purposes of this provision (summarised) is to ensure no net loss of vegetation and to minimise impacts upon biodiversity, land and water degradation. The applicant has provided a response to the application requirements and decision guidelines of Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. The decision guidelines include relevant considerations relating to the condition and extent of the native vegetation and how the vegetation contributes to biodiversity. The number of trees removed is considered as being of ‘moderate’ risk as defined by the Permitted Clearing of Native Vegetation – Biodiversity assessment Guidelines. Under these circumstances, reasonable steps must be taken to minimise the impact of the tree removal, and offset is required. The applicant reviewed the application to reduce the extent of clearing in consultation with the City of Melbourne and VicTrack. This included relocation of tram poles and pathways. The applicant has advised that a general offset of 0.049 general units (with a 0.080 strategic biodiversity score) will be required to be offset. This can be provided either within the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Area or within the City of Melbourne. The applicant has proposed that Yarra Trams will secure the required offset using a broker, if a planning permit is obtained. The tree removal is required to enable the works to be carried out for a tram works upgrade, which is of public interest. The trees are not mature nor appear to contribute significantly to the biodiversity of the city. The trees are not a special or rare species. The trees are however unquestionably of amenity value, and contribute to city’s tree canopy, air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect and the general enjoyment and liveability of the city. New planting within the reserve can be accommodated to replace the existing trees, subject to further planning, design and consultation between Yarra Trams and City of Melbourne. A requirement to offset the native vegetation can be included as a condition of permit. Overall, the removal of native vegetation, although not ideal, is on balance when considering the net community benefit of the proposal is acceptable under these specific circumstance and recommended conditions of permit. 10.4 Conclusion It is considered that the proposal is consistent with the relevant sections of the Melbourne Planning Scheme, as discussed above, and that a Planning Permit be issued for the proposal subject to the following conditions:

11 RECOMMENDATION That a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit be issued subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to the commencement of the development on the land, two copies of plans, drawn to scale must be submitted to the Responsible Authority generally in accordance with the plans received on 21 November 2014 but amended to show: a. The number of advertising signs on the tram shelters reduced to three per platform. b. A scaled elevation drawing of the tram-shelter advertising signs in 1:50 scale.

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c. The width of existing footpaths on Whiteman Street not reduced. d. The extent of land which is impacted by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay clearly marked on the plans. These amended plans must be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and when approved shall be the endorsed plans of this permit. 2. The development as shown on the endorsed plans must not be altered or modified unless with the prior written consent of the Responsible Authority. Advertising signs 3. The signs, including their structure and advertising material as shown on the endorsed plan, must at all times be maintained in good order and condition, to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 4. The signs must not be animated or contain any flashing light. 5. This permit, in relation to the signs expires 15 years from the date of issue, at which time the signs and all supporting structures must be removed and the site made good to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. Melbourne Water 6. Pollution and sediment laden runoff shall not be discharged directly or indirectly into Melbourne Water's drains or waterways. Engineering Services 7. Existing public street lighting must not be altered without first obtaining the written approval of the City of Melbourne - Engineering Services. 8. Relocated kerb and channel in Whiteman Street must be constructed in sawn bluestone in accordance with plans and specifications first approved by the Responsible Authority - Engineering Services. 9. All drainage works within the road reserve shall be in accordance with City of Melbourne's Drainage Specification to the satisfaction of the City of Melbourne – Engineering Services. 10. Road and footpath must be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications first approved by the Responsible Authority - Engineering Services. 11. All pedestrian ramps must be designed and constructed in accordance with AS 1428:2009 Design for Access and Mobility and should be fitted with ground surface tactile indicators (TGI's). Details of the TGI's must be submitted to and approved by City of Melbourne - Engineering Services prior to their installation. Native Vegetation Offsets 12. Prior to commencement of any removal of native vegetation, the applicant must provide a Native Vegetation Offset in accordance with the Permitted clearing of native vegetation – Biodiversity Assessment Guidelines and the Native vegetation gain scoring manual. Tree Planning 13. Prior to commencement of works Tree Protection Management Plan (TPMP) to the satisfaction of the Urban Landscapes Branch is required to be submitted that outlines how all nearby council trees will be adequately protected during construction. The TPMP must be written by a qualified arborist and reference the Australian Standard for the protection of trees on development sites AS-4970.

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14. A bank guarantee or bond to the equivalent combined environmental and amenity values of all council trees covered by the TPMP is to be held for the duration of construction activities. Should any tree be adversely impacted on, the City of Melbourne will be compensated for any loss of amenity, ecological services or amelioration works incurred. 15. No council tree is to be pruned in any form and branches and roots will not be removed without the prior written consent of the Urban Landscapes branch. No council tree is to be pruned/root pruned in any form without the prior written consent of the Urban Landscapes branch. 16. Prior to commencement of works, a landscape plan developed in consultation with the Urban Landscapes branch must be submitted to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The agreed scheme must address the loss of canopy and green space from the Normanby Rail Reserve. Proposed tree locations and species in the public realm consistent with current City of Melbourne strategies. These landscape plans must be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and when approved shall form a part of the endorsed plans of this permit. 17. The site must be landscaped six months of the completion of the development to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and the areas concerned must be subsequently maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

Expiry of permit 18. This permit will expire if one of the following circumstances applies: a) The development is not started within two years of the date of this permit. b) The development is not completed within four years of the date of this permit. The Responsible Authority may extend the permit if a request is made in writing before the permit expires, or within six months afterwards. The Responsible Authority may extend the time for completion of the development if a request is made in writing within 12 months after the permit expires and the development started lawfully before the permit expired. NOTES: If further information is required in relation to Melbourne Water's permit conditions shown above, please contact Melbourne Water on 9679 7517, quoting Melbourne Water's reference 240400. Yarra Trams is to undertake all necessary stakeholder engagement and communication, including general queries, regarding the removal of the trees.

12 DECISION The Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and Councillors were notified of the above recommendation on 17 June 2015. The signature and date below confirms that the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and Councillors affirmed this recommendation as the Council’s decision. Signature: Date affirmed:

Adam Birch Planning Officer

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