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Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 3 The Site & Surrounds ...... 4 Planning & Design Framework ...... 6 The Proposal ...... 7 Urban Design Assessment ...... 8 Summary and Recommendations ...... 15

Appendices

Appendix A – Craig Czarny: Curriculum Vitae Appendix B – Relevant Planning Policy Framework

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Cover Page

The name given by the Advisory Committee for the relevant proceeding;

Kaufland Stores in Victoria Advisory Committee

The date of the report;

28th November, 2019

The date of site visit and inspection;

9th November, 2019

If the report relates to a property, the address of that property;

795 Princes Highway, Pakenham (Lot 1 on PS640388)

The party for whom the report has been prepared;

Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd

The person from whom you received your instructions;

Planning & Property Partners Pty Ltd

Site identification

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Introduction 1. My name is Craig Czarny and I am a director of design at Hansen Partnership. I have over 30 years’ experience in urban design projects in Australia and overseas. I hold a Bachelors degree in Planning and a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture and have provided urban design, streetscape and public domain advice on a number of projects of varying scales. My qualifications and experience are set out in Appendix A. I have a sound appreciation of the urban form, streetscape and public domain issues associated with residential, commercial and streetscape settings, having provided advice on a number of activity centre, residential and neighbourhood character studies, including in Cardinia.

2. On this occasion, I have been engaged by Planning and Property Partners Pty Ltd on behalf of Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd to assess the urban design attributes of the proposed Incorporated Document guiding the development of a new retail form at 795 Princes Highway, Pakenham (Lot 1 on PS640388). The Incorporated Document is part of a larger planning proposal that is the subject of Advisory Committee proceedings to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister for Planning on the proposed rollout of Kaufland stores in Metropolitan in accordance with Section 151 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

3. I have inspected the site and surrounds on 9th November 2019 and reviewed exhibited plans prepared by TRG: Retail Design & Construction Management dated 4th October 2019 (Rev E1) and also ‘Day 1 Plans’ and related background, including proposed Incorporated Documents. I have also inspected relevant the Planning Policy Framework of the Cardinia Planning Scheme and submissions following exhibition of documentation.

4. I note that I have previously prepared and presented urban design evidence on behalf of Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd, relating to Tranche 1 sites which were principally proposals for ‘like with like’ approved or realised Large Format store forms. In the main, the Tranche 3 proposals are different in that they represent new urban design propositions.

5. In summary, I am satisfied that the proposed Incorporated Document, with reference to the exhibited architectural plans for the proposed Kaufland, Pakenham represents an acceptable urban design outcome when measured against relevant parameters of the Cardinia Planning Scheme, subject to minor design refinements as set out in this report. The proposed development outcome, comprising a Large Format Kaufland store and associated parking has been configured in a way that supports the progressive evolution of the Princes Highway frontage at the western approach to the Lakeside Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC) in Pakenham. The land is positioned at the threshold between commercial activity and residential land and suitably embodies the pattern of connected Large Format Stores already addressing the Highway to the east. With minor refinement, I am satisfied that this proposal will competently integrate with the Highway address and the broader physical context as a complement to this important junction setting.

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The Site & Surrounds 6. The site is located at 795 Princes Highway, Pakenham (Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 640388Y) on the north side of the road leading uphill to Havana Parade. The land is identified within the ‘Peripheral Commercial’ area of the Cardinia Road PSP. The allotment is an ‘L’ shaped allotment with a frontage to Princes Highway and Thewlis Road. The site has a total area

2 of 33,190m . The land is currently undeveloped. The View of site from Thewlis Road immediate abuttals are: ▪ To the north is Havana Parade, a 16m local access road, with Pin Oak planting along the road reserve. Beyond Havana Parade is a residential estate consisting of single storey detached dwellings leading uphill to Mulcahy Road.

View of the Pakenham Lifestyle Centre to the east ▪ To the east is Pakenham Lifestyle Centre, a large format store precinct comprising retail, leisure, food and drink premises and offices. The site has dual frontages with vehicle access of Princes Highway and Obrien Parade. ▪ To the south is the Princes Highway, a major containing 4 lanes, separated by a large grassed median

strip. The site frontage comprises a belt of substantial View of the Pakenham Lifestyle Centre to the rear exotic and native trees. To the south of the Highway, is residential hinterland at Pakenham West. ▪ To the west is a corner parcel which fronts onto both Princes Highway and Thewlis Road. The property is as yet undeveloped and is subject to a permit application for the development of the land for a mixed-use complex of

3 buildings. Further west is residential land across View of properties to the north along Havana Parade Thewlis Road.

7. In terms of the wider context, the site is positioned at a key location on the Princes Highway at the western gateway to Pakenham and its burgeoning lifestyle NAC. The precinct is largely built out and surrounded by established and new housing estates.

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8. Place values

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Planning & Design Framework 9. The site is located in the Urban Growth Zone – Schedule 1 (UGZ1). The purpose of the UGZ1 is:

▪ To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. ▪ To manage the transition of non-urban land into urban land in accordance with a precinct structure plan. ▪ To provide for a range of uses and the development of land generally in accordance with a precinct structure plan. ▪ To contain urban use and development to areas identified for urban development in a precinct structure plan. ▪ To provide for the continued non-urban use of the land until urban development in accordance with a precinct structure plan occurs. ▪ To ensure that, before a precinct structure plan is applied, the use and development of land does not prejudice the future urban use and development of the land. ▪ To provide for residential uses at densities complementary to the role and scale of the commercial centre. 10. The site is affected by the Development Contributions Plan Overlay – Schedule 2 (DCPO2).

11. Relevant Planning Policy Framework (PPF), Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) and Particular Provisions regarding design include (refer Appendix B):

▪ Clause 11 – Settlement; ▪ Clause 15 – Built Environment and Heritage; ▪ Clause 21.01 – Cardinia Shire Key Issues and Strategic Vision; ▪ Clause 21.03 – Settlement and Housing; ▪ Clause 21.06 – Particular Uses and Development; ▪ Clause 22.04 – Highway Development; and ▪ Clause 52.05 – Signs. 12. The following reference documents are as relevant:

▪ Cardinia Road Precinct Structure Plan (Cardinia Shire Council, 2008); ▪ Pakenham Homemaker Precinct Urban Design Framework (2004); ▪ Casey – Cardinia Growth Area Framework Plan (Victorian Government, 2006); ▪ Draft Advertising Signage Design Guidelines (Cardinia Shire Council, 2019); ▪ The Urban Design Charter (Victorian Government, 2009); and ▪ Urban Design Guidelines for Victoria (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, 2017).

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The Proposal 13. The Amendment seeks to facilitate the development of a proposed Kaufland supermarket store, via planning approval in the form of an Incorporated Document. This is sought as part of a coordinated planning and assessment process for an initial network of Kaufland stores across Victoria. 14. The Amendment proposes the following changes to the Cardinia Planning Scheme: ▪ Apply the Specific Controls Overlay to the above land and update the schedule to the Specific Controls Overlay accordingly. ▪ List the proposed “Kaufland supermarket development, 795 Princes Highway, Pakenham” Incorporated Document in the Schedule to Clause 45.12 and Clause 72.04 as an Incorporated Document to the Cardinia Planning Scheme. 15. The plans accompanying the document comprises the development of a supermarket with associated car parking (Rev E1 dated 04/10/2019). Specifically, the proposal comprises the following characteristics: ▪ Supermarket (3,781m2); ▪ Bottle shop (319m2); ▪ Other tenancies area (470m2); ▪ Back of house / administration area (1,500m2); ▪ A large retail format building to a maximum height of 11m. The building is setback 61.55m from Princes Highway; ▪ Primary vehicular access is provided via a crossover off Thewlis Road. A secondary access will be created via crossover off Princes Highway. ▪ Main pedestrian entrance to the south-west of the building; ▪ Loading area to the north of the building, with acoustic wall to north and west boundaries; ▪ At-grade car parking areas to the west and south. There are 415 spaces including 9 accessible spaces and two electric car charging bays; ▪ Customer bicycle parking (14 spaces) is located to the south-east pedestrian entrance. Staff bicycle parking (12 spaces) is located to the north of the building within the loading area; ▪ The retention of existing trees along the road verge to the north and south boundaries. The Monterey Pine to the northwest boundary will be removed; ▪ The architectural detailing reads as a contemporary response through the use of precast concrete with a mix of timber and white feature cladding; and ▪ A variety of advertising signage including pylon signs (16m and 8m high), panel sign, entry logo signs and other associated signage with the development.

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Urban Design Assessment 16. Firstly, and in advance of my detailed assessment of the proposed development, it is noteworthy that the land in question is substantial in area with dual frontage to both the Princes Highway to the south and Thewlis Road to the west, set behind a corner allotment appropriating the Highway junction and western gateway to the Lakeside NAC. According to relevant Policy background and the development control regime (notably the UGZ and applicable PSP from 2008), the land has the capacity to support a commercial footprint corresponding to its large lot condition with Highway exposure to the south in transition to elevated residential land to the north. While I accept that the current proposal does not deliver the rather prescriptive ‘bulky goods’ profile sought in the relevant 2004 UDF (with a stepped arrangement of boxed stores and parking courts), its configuration is familiar to that already established to the east. In this context, the proposed Kaufland development serves a useful urban design function at the western terminus of a connected run of Large Format stores within the NAC, with dual address to the south and west. My support for the proposal, and recommended refinements to aid further integration is provided below (with reference to submissions as noted).

Proposed render from south-west of the site

Site Suitability (Submissions P06/PO7/PO8).

17. The character of the Princes Highway, Pakenham near the junction of Thewlis Road within the Lakeside NAC is one that is strongly defined by commercial and civic activity and the fringe of recently established residential neighbourhoods to the north and west on rising land. Notably, the site itself and the adjoining corner allotment has remained undeveloped (despite infill on all 4 sides) and ‘stands out’ as a missing piece in the construct of the broader activity precinct. The experience of passage along the Princes Highway from the west towards the land is one that is heavily influenced by both topography and landscape (partly as a function of residential back of house presentation). The alignment of the Highway is such that a ‘revealing’ of the Activity Centre (and subject land and associated corner allotment itself) does not occur on approach from west until passing over an intermediate rise very close to the Highway’s junction with Thewlis Road (which leads north to the elevated reservoir/water towers). Given the positioning of future corner development

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(comprising 3 medical, mixed use and childcare forms) and the nature of rising topography - I see merit in positioning a Large Format store behind (and separable from) the junction as a contiguous form associated with existing Large Format buildings to the east, particularly as these forms are ‘benched’ into slope below the level of residential land north of Havana Parade. This pattern is also appropriate when considering the profile of the Highway to the east (north side), comprising Large Format stores setback behind smaller freestanding 'cells’ to frontage (with parking in between). With regard to the overarching urban design strategy for the precinct (informed by the PSP of 2008 and UDF of 2004), I support a contiguous Large Format footprint nestled into the eastern part of the site. Together with forthcoming corner development, it will complete the long sought-after composition of commercial presence at the Highway junction.

Site within surrounding context

The Kaufland Model.

18. The proposed development model comprising the Kaufland supermarket and associated functions forms part of a universal (National) brand and design package. I have been advised that the layout and configuration of the Supermarket offer, and related Food court, Tenancy and back of house/administration areas are rigorously aligned to customer legibility, familiarity and comfort. In this context, the positioning of the proposed building envelopes, and the arrangement of access, car parking and loading is central to the functional operation of the proposed facility. To its merits, the Kaufland model in Australia seeks to include a notable open building entry to frontage, connected to an internal mall that services indoor-outdoor dining areas and separate (in and outward facing) tenancies. These features are successful in diminishing the ‘big box’ effect often exhibited in large format stores (even those found in the Lakeside NAC to the east). All loading and back of house facilities are located to the rear of the site. Usefully, parking is configured around at least 2 sides of a typical 9

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site in discrete ‘courts’ to distinguish between different users (customers, staff and special accessibility needs). The profile of Kaufland model buildings is relatively modest in terms of height (i.e. compared to major warehouse brands such as

the nearby Bunnings or former Kaufland Architectural Model – Bulgaria Masters, now Amart stores), with a confined corner entry parapet feature to 11m (overall height), a longer front facade at 9m, tapering down to a rear profile of 6.8m. All buildings employ a high proportion of glazed active frontage to principal exposed elevations, with quality exposed elevation treatments and integrated sustainability demonstrated through large areas of photovoltaic (solar) panels across a 6,892m2 (approximately) roof. In my opinion, this generic approach is superior to that of the many large format bulky goods or retail warehouse buildings realised in Melbourne over recent decades. In this regard, the proposed forms are consistent with the calling in the Planning Policy Framework (Clause 15.01) for better building design.

The Site Planning Response (Submissions PO6/PO7).

19. The proposed Kaufland urban design proposition is complementary with respect to site planning, noting the position of existing Large Format stores to the east, the future Highway corner development and the profile of the neighbourhood uphill to the north. I accept that the most sensitive residential uses are located to the north and west and as such, the proposed building is cut into topography so that it has an appropriate 'back to back’ relationship with the existing commercial footprint with a ‘retaining wall’ condition to Havana Parade. This means that the proposed floorplate (at RL 52.15) is between 1.85m – 3.85m below Havana Parade to the north and between 5.65 – 6.85m below Thewlis Road to the west, ensuring it is visually ‘recessive’. The proposed site plan seeks to establish a primary address to both the Princes Highway as well as an elongated elevation to Thewlis Road as it rises with slope to the west. It is in my view entirely appropriate to incorporate a service access road to the east with loading (recessed into slope) to the south – in a format consistent with that occurring within the Large Format precinct to the east. While the loading location is proximate to the residential land (and UDGV for Large format Retail Premises Objective 5.3.2 seek to ‘locate access point for loading bays… away from pedestrian priority streets, paths and residential areas’) - it is cut into topography and concealed behind a 2m high timber acoustic wall so that the visual presence of the building is moderated. The proposed site plan aligns the southern retail address around 61.5m from the Highway frontage, which is greater than that sought in Policy, or that of existing form to the east (Autobarn

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North-south cross section demonstrating relationship with the site and Havana Parade

and Beacon Lighting are some 20m from frontage), however the longer more pronounced elevation further east is setback more than 130m. I support the alignment of the Kaufland store frontage towards Princes Highway and see merit in reducing the setback to achieve a more proximate relationship to the existing frontages to the east. This could also facilitate a wider landscape setback to Havana Parade – in transition to that adjoining the existing eastern stores. Having inspected the residential profile of Havana Parade and north- south aligned sloping streets that lead uphill (most notably of Botham Crescent East), it would be appropriate to strengthen the landscape condition (or the profile of treated acoustic walling) directly adjoining the proposed loading area, however this could be reduced further west adjoining the Truck access ramp. I also note 'surplus land’ to the east on Thewlis Road, which represents an appropriate location for future 'pad’ development. It would be appropriate to set out the development parameters for this parcel to ensure successful integration between various parts of the broader site. This could be achieved by identifying the key site planning elements such as building footprints, access and movement regime and interface treatments.

Proposed Site Planning Response

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Parking Area and Pedestrian Access (Submissions P06).

20. The design and treatment of external areas on approach to the proposed Large Format building are important in demonstrating successful integration with the immediately abutting street network and adjoining pedestrian pathways. While the context of this site includes as yet undeveloped streetscapes to the south and west, there are important connections to be made to a future pedestrian regime. Usefully, the proposed development does not exhibit the equivalent extent of exposed surface parking found on the adjoining parcel to the east (which is around 130m x 300m in area) – rather as with other Kaufland proposals, parking is arranged in a series of 3 discrete ‘courts’ (maximum depth around 90m) around 2 sides of the building with facilitates more convenient pedestrian access to the primary south and west frontages. These parking areas are suitably separated from service vehicle or truck movements, which are confined to a separated carriageway at the edge of the site. Within the parking courts, the proposed design includes the designation of least 4 pedestrian connections from the retail address to the site boundary. It is entirely appropriate to extend these networks towards the Princes Highway (to connect with the generous verge with existing vegetation) and the Thewlis Road frontage; however, I would recommend minor refinement to their alignment to adequately address direct line of sight access to entries (ie Liquor) or necessary grade transitions where they occur (ie to the west). Consistent with my advice on other sites, the inclusion of canopy planting in parking areas, with a particular focus on feature specimen and lighting treatments along designated pedestrian routes should be considered. I also favour the introduction of special hardstand treatments (ie colour/texture) at the threshold of the retail entry to designate the primary pedestrian inteface area. In this instance, the south- west corner of the store is where a number of pedestrian pathways converge, where vehicular conflicts should be managed. Finally, I note the future development of the corner allotment and need for integration between the 2 initiatives through

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Building Design (PO6/PO7).

21. A feature of the Kaufland model in my opinion is the relatively sophisticated architectural model which is more advanced than that typically available to large format store development to date, including those found within the existing Homemaker Centre to the east. The design language of the proposed Kaufland building is contemporary, comprising an attractive composition of ‘accent’ to the primary frontage and corner to the south-west. The use of geometric white panel FC cladding, in combination with a consistent vertical timber batten facade systems and extensive

clear ground level double glazing is consistent with general guidance provided in the Planning Grade A and B Treatments (Exhibited Plans) Scheme (UDGV – Objective 5.3.1). Importantly, façade treatments are not ‘planar’, but turn the corner and are exposed primarily to the Princes Highway and Thewlis Road on approach downslope from the north-west. Given the importance of the southern elevation in the Highway panorama (albeit behind a layer of retained vegetation), I would recommend that principal frontage treatments (i.e. timber batten system) is extended further to the east towards to Administration Area so more of a ‘contagious’ articulated address is presented to the south to marry to presentation of the adjoining site to the east. This may be referred to as Grade A frontage. The north western elevation (comprising the Liquor entry) has a limited area of flat walling, with carefully positioned product signage (mounted on projected metal screens forward of the facade). While I consider this approach to be broadly acceptable, it could well be strengthened as a building entry (ie through

Proposed façade treatments to the main frontage (exhibited plans)

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raising the parapet or framing the doored entry in timber cladding). I do not believe that it is necessary to substantially elaborate elevations that present to the 'back of house’- such as those presenting towards the service accessway abutting existing stores to the east. However, the exposed north elevation to Havana Parade should have some (albeit cosmetic) effects identified as Grade B (refer to examples below) given it may be visible from elevated (but distant) positions to the north. The overall approach of enhancing exposed elevations to the south and west ensures that the proposed building is suitably framed to mitigate visual bulk and diminish the typical ‘big box’ effects, consistent with the objectives Clause 22.04 Highway Development - to protect the visual amenity of highways in urban areas. The presentation of the building reflects unity and consistency with good connectivity to the external (public) horizontal ground plane around it.

Examples of Grade B façade design responses (Berala & Gisborne)

Functional Attributes

22. The layout of the proposed development, including external and internal areas is in my view competently handled with regard to important urban design considerations of wayfinding, safety and security and public – private interface management. As noted, the principal frontage of the store includes a generous building entry outward facing food hall and tenancy, each accessible from a wide pedestrian realm on the west side of the building. Loading areas to the north are accessible via a dedicated eastern Service Road and exit along a ramped access to and are clearly separated from the pedestrian realm. Other than service areas, a pedestrian footpath largely encircles the accessible extent around the building, ensuring that pedestrian access from the parking courts on 2 sides can be achieved at the built edge. Finally, I note that the proposed development supports sustainable practice, including the incorporation of water storage to the south, substantial areas of photovoltaic panels (on a 6,892m2 roof) and natural ventilation of common areas and tenancies facing west. These factors, in combination with possible future canopy tree planting for shade in car parking areas will achieve what I consider to be a 'safe, healthy, functional’ outcome as required in Clause 15.01 – 1S.

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Signage (Submission PO6)

23. The Incorporated Document package includes a suite of the Kaufland Signage Diagrams (TP 09). These comprise typically ‘Business Identification’ signage attached to the host building, which are well integrated with the geometry and proportion of the form. I am satisfied that these are all compatible with the visual composition of the building and suitably setback to the degree that they will not be prominent. Notably, freestanding signs are proposed forward of the building, including a Panel Sign (Type I to 8m) at the entrance off Princes Highway and Thewlis Road. This sign type is consistent with that typically found in roadside contexts and is compatible with existing business identification signs on the Highway at its junction with O’Brien Drive. A taller singular Pylon Pole Sign (Type 2) is a 3

sided internally illuminated boxed form to 16m in height Panel Sign Proposal- Type 1

(including 12m pole and 4 x 4m box) located inboard from the Princes Highway’s south-east corner within the car park verge. As demonstrated in cross sections, this is a taller element which would be more prominent than any other building. While I accept that it is higher than existing surrounding buildings and nearby canopy vegetation (10-15m), it is located within an isolated position within a broad Highway reservation and does not conflict with other signage elements to the east. Further, due to the confined viewshed to the west (due to Highway alignment, topography and road reservation vegetation), it will have only a limited visual influence along the Highway at close range. I acknowledge that Council’s draft Signage Policy does not support the proposed Type 2 Sign, however I consider it to be acceptable as a freestanding element that is commensurate with the profile and position of the broader Highway cross-section in this important location. Summary and Recommendations 24. As set out in the above rationale, I consider the proposed Kaufland development at Princes Highway, Pakenham to be an acceptable urban design outcome when measured against the Planning Policy Framework as it fulfils the necessary ambition for the 'missing piece’ in the substantive Pakenham Homemaker Precinct, forming part of the broader Lakeside NAC. While the site does not enjoy a corner address at the precinct gateway, an urban design appraisal suggests that it must be read together with the forthcoming junction development and abutting Large Format store condition to the east. In this context, I believe that the proposal will successfully 'fit in’ as a setback form framed by car parking courts and a peripheral (future) ‘pad’ site. The site design reacts appropriately to its context, with a complementary frontage both the Princes Highway and

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Thewlis Road and a benched-in interface to surrounding residential neighbourhoods so as to be recessive. I therefore support the proposed incorporated document, and its architectural components noting the following urban design recommendations:

▪ Consider positioning the southern elevation forward for a closer proximity to Princes Highway; ▪ Strengthen the landscape buffer (or employ other screening treatments) to mitigate views to the loading area from Havana Parade and further uphill; ▪ Extend Grade A facade treatment to east of the southern elevation towards the Administration area; ▪ Extend Grade A facade treatment to the north of the west elevation around the Liquor entry; ▪ Add Grade B façade treatment to the north elevation; ▪ Extend a shared/ special paving treatment to the south and west interface where applicable; ▪ Adjust alignment of pedestrian paths to Thewlis Road and tenancy entry; and ▪ Identify key site planning parameters (ie access, footprint and interfaces) to ensure successful integration with both the surplus land and corner allotment.

25. The proposed ‘Day 1 Plans’ suitably address a number of these matters to my satisfaction.

26. I note that this statement has been prepared in accordance with Planning Panels Victoria Guideline No. 1 - Expert Evidence and I have made all the inquiries that I believe are desirable and appropriate and that no matters of significance which I regard as relevant have to my knowledge been withheld from the Panel.

Craig Czarny MLArch BTRP AAILA RLA FPIA Director Hansen Partnership Pty Ltd: 28nd November 2019

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Appendix A Craig Czarny: Curriculum Vitae

Craig Czarny: BTRP MLArch AILA RLA qualifications Master of Landscape Architecture,

University of Melbourne 1991.

Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning,

University of Melbourne 1986. position: Director, Urban Designer & Landscape Architect Hansen Pty Ltd, Melbourne professional affiliations: Associate, Institute of Landscape Architects, AAILA Fellow, Planning Institute of Australian, FPIA Registered Landscape Architect, RLA awards: Melbourne University, Postgraduate Scholarship 1990 RAPI Award for Planning Excellence (NSW) 1996 PIA Project Awards & Commendations (VIC) special competence: 03/4/5/6/8/10/14/16/18 Victoria Medal for Landscape Architecture 2008

Master planning, Design Development & Documentation of Public Domain projects. Townscape and Streetscape Design Assessment. Urban Design & Landscape Project Management. Urban Design Education and Training.

Craig Czarny is a Director of Hansen and an Urban Designer and Landscape Architect with over 30 years’ experience in local and international practice. He has worked on a variety of urban planning and design projects, from broad urban character analysis to local area site planning, design and documentation. He has also served as a sessional lecturer in urban design and landscape planning at the University of Melbourne. professional experience

2002- present: Hansen Partnership Pty Ltd Sydney & Melbourne, Australia. Director: Urban Designer/ Landscape Architect

1995-2002: Context Conybeare Morrison Pty Ltd Sydney & Melbourne, Australia. Ass Director: Urban Designer/ Landscape Architect

1993-1995: James Cunning Young & Partners, Glasgow & Edinburgh, Scotland. Senior Urban Designer/ Landscape Architect

1988-1993: Wilson Sayer Core, Melbourne, Australia Urban Designer & Planner.

1989: Design Workshop, Colorado, USA Urban Design/ Landscape Intern 1

site redevelopment projects Mordialloc Built Form Review PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Bonbeach TAFE Site Redevelopment Framework CRAIG CZARNY: Queenscliff High School Site Development Study Knox Strategic Sites: Urban Design Review ADI Development Footscray & Maribyrnong, Cape Cabarita Residential Development Essendon Airport Redevelopment Study Dandenong Treatment Plant Site development Marolt Ranch Community Village Project Horsham Tech Park: Urban Design Guidelines Victoria Park Housing Urban Design Masterplan retail & commercial town centre design Rosebud Activity Centre Structure Plan Moonee Valley Activity Centres Structure Plans Geelong Western Wedge: Design Framework Knox Central Urban Design Framework Forest Hill Retail Centre Planning & Design. Sydenham Town Centre Urban Design Plan. Ringwood Town Centre Design Masterplan Melton Regional Centre. Oakleigh Urban Design Framework. Carrum Urban Design Framework. townscape & streetscape projects Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Saigon Riverfront Masterplan, Vietnam Mersey Bluff Masterplan, Devonport Hastings Urban Design Framework Victoria St, Richmond Framework Plan Bayside Height Control/ Urban Design Study Punt Road Hoddle Street Urban Design Vision CBD Lanes Built Form Review. Manly Corso Streetscape Masterplan. St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Study. Tunstall Square, Doncaster. Glasgow's Townhead Improvements. Ballarat Streetscape Study. Paddington Townscape Study. Liverpool Street Spanish Quarter. Petersham Streetscape Study. Queenscliffe Urban Character Study. Orchard Road Streetscape Upgrade, Singapore. Point Lonsdale Urban Design Framework community planning & design Viengxay Town Masterplan, Viengxay, Laos RedCliffs Residential Development Plan Jackass Flat New Development Area Riverwood Housing Improvement Masterplan. MacQuarie Fields Improvement Masterplan. Ferguslie Park Common. Sydney Olympics 'Look of the Games'. Niddrie Mains Urban Design & Housing Project. urban/landscape design documentation Wollongong Foreshore Plaza Western Sydney Park Masterplan/ Entries. Rouse Hill Regional Park. Bass Hill Plaza Memorial Parkland.

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Appendix B

Relevant Planning Policy Framework 3

Relevant Controls Development Contributions Plan Overlay – Schedule 2 (Cardinia Road Precinct Development Contributions Plan (September 2008)) ▪ To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. ▪ To identify areas which require the preparation of a development contributions plan for the purpose of levying contributions for the provision of works, services and facilities before development can commence. Planning Policy Framework Clause 11: Settlement ▪ To promote the sustainable growth and development of Victoria and deliver choice and opportunity for all Victorians through a network of settlements. ▪ To ensure a sufficient supply of land is available for residential, commercial, retail, industrial, recreational, institutional and other community uses. ▪ To facilitate the orderly development of urban areas. ▪ To manage the sequence of development in areas of growth so that services are available from early in the life of new communities. ▪ To encourage the concentration of major retail, residential, commercial, administrative, entertainment and cultural developments into activity centres that are highly accessible to the community. ▪ To locate urban growth close to transport corridors and services and provide efficient and effective infrastructure to create sustainability benefits while protecting primary production, major sources of raw materials and valued environmental areas. ▪ To facilitate integrated place-based planning. Clause 15: Built Environment and Heritage ▪ To create urban environments that are safe, healthy, functional and enjoyable and that contribute to a sense of place and cultural identity ▪ To create a distinctive and liveable city with quality design and amenity. ▪ To achieve building design outcomes that contribute positively to the local context and enhance the public realm. ▪ To achieve neighbourhoods that foster healthy and active living and community wellbeing. ▪ To recognise, support and protect neighbourhood character, cultural identity, and sense of place Local Planning Policy Framework Clause 21.03: Cardinia Shire Key Issues and Strategic Vision ‘Cardinia will be developed in a planned manner to enable future generations to enjoy and experience the diverse and distinctive characteristics of our Shire.’ Clause 21.03 – Settlement and Housing ▪ To create a functional, attractive, safe and sustainable urban environment for the existing and future community of the Cardinia Urban Growth Area. Clause 21.06 – Particular Uses and Development ▪ To promote a high standard of design which creates a strong character and identity for the area, provides for a functional built environment, and promotes community and personal safety. ▪ To provide equity of access for people with disabilities to publicly accessible premises. ▪ To ensure advertising signs are consistent with the surrounds whilst ensuring that businesses have adequate opportunities to identify their business. ▪ To improve community safety and the perception of safety in the municipality. ▪ To minimise the incidence and negative impact of graffiti on the community.

Clause 22.04 – Highway Development ▪ To ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic along highways in the municipality. ▪ To provide for facilities to meet the needs of people travelling along highways. ▪ To protect the rural outlook and visual amenity of highways in rural areas, and the visual amenity of highways in urban areas. ▪ To ensure a high standard of design associated with developments along highways. Particular Provisions Clause 52.05: Signs ▪ To regulate the development of land for signs and associated structures. ▪ To ensure signs are compatible with the amenity and visual appearance of an area, including the existing or desired future character. ▪ To ensure signs do not contribute to excessive visual clutter or visual disorder. ▪ To ensure that signs do not cause loss of amenity or adversely affect the natural or built environment or the safety, appearance or efficiency of a road. Other Relevant Documents Cardinia Road Precinct Structure Plan (2008) Vision for Cardinia Road Precinct: ▪ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a healthy, active way of life. ▪ Develop a broad social-economic mix. ▪ Create good transport and community links to surrounding precincts. ▪ Create well designed development that embraces sustainable urban development practices. ▪ Provide positive environmental outcomes through the provision of a range of open space opportunities. Pakenham Homemaker Precinct Urban Design Framework (2004) The purpose of the Pakenham Homemaker Precinct Urban Design Framework is to provide urban design and landscape guidelines for the land generally bounded by the Princes Highway, Thewlis Road, Michael Street and Mulcahy Road. The land adjacent to the Princes Highway is proposed as a Bulky Goods and Commercial precinct. Detailed urban design guidance has been provided for the development of this land. These precincts form part of the Lakeside Activity Centre, the current development of which is located south of the Princes Highway along Lakeside Boulevard.

Bulky Goods Precinct A – Built Form (General) Guidelines ▪ Built form envelopes shall be generally located as indicated on the Pakenham Homemaker Precinct Plan (Figure 1) and Built Form Site Plan (Figure 2). Proposed built form is to be sited in these locations in consideration of prevailing winds, north/south orientation (maximising sunlight penetration), maximising visual exposure of all sites to Princes Highway, including rear areas. ▪ Design solutions shall be contemporary commercial architecture. Use building materials and colour to provide appropriate scaling within the designated setback zone. ▪ Buildings shall not be visually intrusive when viewed from within the site or from external precincts. ▪ Enable easy location of entries and exits through appropriate building design techniques. ▪ Ensure loading bays, service access, storage areas, plant and equipment are not visible from street frontages. Loading and service areas are to be incorporated into the built form. Where an external service area is proposed it must be fully screened and be an integrated element of the building design. ▪ Noise attenuation measures shall be installed to ensure no impacts on adjoining uses. ▪ Require all roof plant, services and equipment to be fully screened and included in building elements, so that they are not a detracting visual element on the skyline. ▪ Provide a minimum 40% surface texture variation to each façade. For example where precast concrete, concrete tilt panels or other large format materials are to be used, the surface texture shall also be varied to avoid large bland surfaces or blank facades. Use of textured paint is not considered appropriate for achieving texture change.

Cardinia Shire Council: Pakenham Homemaker Precinct UDF – Built Form Analysis

Casey – Cardinia Growth Area Framework Plan (2006) The Plan provides for economic and employment growth by encouraging development of: ▪ a mix of employment opportunities in activity centres such as Cranbourne and Pakenham and the proposed new activity centre at Officer. The Plan provides for the transport needs of the growth area by: ▪ identifying a proposed arterial road network which: – supports access to jobs through better east-west arterial road connections Draft Advertising Signage Design Guidelines (2019) ▪ Require advertising signage to respond and enhance the character, scale, architectural quality and appearance of a building, site and landscape setting. ▪ Allow for the reasonable identification and marketing of businesses in Cardinia Shire Council. ▪ Embed stronger urban design emphasis into policy. ▪ Ensure that signs are designed, positioned and displayed in an appropriate and attractive manner. ▪ Maximise the effectiveness of signs by minimising and consolidating signage to avoid visual clutter. ▪ Provide flexibility within the policy for dealing with changing modes of communication and new technologies. ▪ Encourage signs that contribute positively to the day and night image of activity centres and town centres. ▪ Support signs that contribute to the interest, vitality, and improve the quality of commercial and industrial areas. ▪ Ensure that signs enhance residential areas and other high amenity built and natural areas and do not detract from the appearance or character of the area. ▪ Improve the appearance of Shire gateways through the effective, sensitive display of signs and the avoidance of proliferation and visual clutter. ▪ Encourage the continual renewal and maintenance of existing signage structures to ensure their presentation does not detract from the urban setting

Victorian Government, Urban Design Charter (2010) The Urban Design Charter is a commitment by the Victorian government to make cities and towns in Victoria more liveable through good urban design. The Charter identifies the following principles as essential qualities for the functioning of good public environments, in making places that are valued and significant for those who use them. ▪ Structure: organise places so their parts relate well to each other ▪ Accessibility: provide ease, safety and choice of access for all people ▪ Legibility: help people to understand how places work and to find their way around ▪ Animation: stimulate activity and a sense of vitality in public places ▪ Fit and function: support the intended uses of spaces while also allowing for their adaptability ▪ Complementary mixed uses: integrate complementary activities to promote synergies between them ▪ Sense of place: recognise and enhance the qualities that give places a valued identity ▪ Consistency and variety: balance order and diversity in the interests of appreciating both ▪ Continuity and change: maintain a sense of place and time by embracing change yet respecting heritage values ▪ Safety: design spaces that minimise risks of personal harm and support safe behaviour ▪ Sensory pleasure: create spaces that engage the senses and delight the mind ▪ Inclusiveness and interaction: create places where all people are free to encounter each other as equal Urban Design Guidelines for Victoria (2017) The Victorian State Government developed the Urban Design Guidelines for Victoria to support state agencies, local government and the urban development sector to deliver, functional and enjoyable places for people to live, work, and spend leisure time. The guidelines aim to create neighbourhoods that foster community interaction and make it easy for people of all ages and abilities to live healthy lifestyles and engage in regular physical activity. These places may be urban areas in metropolitan Melbourne and in regional cities and towns. The guidelines are ordered within urban elements: 1. Urban structure – the overall topography and land division pattern 2. The movement network – the roads, streets, and paths 3. Public spaces – areas for public recreation 4. Public transport environs – the spaces and buildings around stations, bus and tram interchanges 5. Buildings – and their contribution to their setting 6. Objects in the public realm – facilities located in streets and public spaces. Element 5.3 Large Format Retail Premises Objectives: ▪ To support an active frontage interface of large format retail premises with the street. ▪ To support safe and direct pedestrian and cyclist access to large format retail premises. ▪ To integrate the built form of large format retail premises into activity areas and their surrounding neighborhoods. ▪ To support the safety and amenity of the area around large format retail premises.