LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL AUTHORITY SITE 4 BELL STREET, COBURG URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
AUGUST 2019 VERSION 1
LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 PRINT A3 DOUBLE SIDED, FLIP ON SHORT EDGE
# ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES STATUS DATE NOTES 1 PROJECT DIRECTOR A 0 31/01/2019 2 DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING AND C PROGRAM SERVICES 3 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER R C 16/06/2018 (FOR SITE) 4 UDAP WORKING GROUP E D 04/12/2018 5 MANAGER - TECHNICAL SERVICES C 6 PROGRAM WIDE PLANNING AND C ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST Document Status 7 ACTIVE TRANSPORT - TRAFFIC C D 04/12/2018 PMF Classification ENGINEER TRIM Reference FOL/16/48141 Version 0 8 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER C Issue date 02/08/2019 Status Final Owner 33(1) Approver 33(1) AECOM-GHD JV Project Director Roles and Accountability RACI MATRIX Version Control Responsible (R) The individual(s) who perform(s) an activity - responsible for action / implementation. Version Date Author Title Description of change 4 Consulted (C) The individual(s) to be consulted prior to a final decision or action being 1 15/08/2019 JV Urban Design Guidelines Final - Revised taken. 31/01 2019 JV 0 / Urban Design Guidelines Final Endorse (E) The individual(s) who need(s) to endorse key decisions, actions or 09/11/2018 JV D Urban Design Guidelines Final draft deliverables. JV C 14/06/2018 Urban Design Guidelines In-progress draft Accountable (A) The individual who is ultimately accountable, including yes/no authority 09/03/2018 JV Urban Design Guidelines In-progress draft and power of veto. B A 15/12/2017 JV Urban Design Guidelines In-progress draft Informed (I) The individual(s) who need(s) to be informed after a decision or action is taken. Approval Version Issue date Approved by Title
1 15/08/2019 33(1) Principal Advisor
B URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 4.0 COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 33 1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY 3 4.1 OVERVIEW 33 1.2 SITE OVERVIEW 4 4.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 33 1.3 DOCUMENT PURPOSE 4 4.3 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 34 1.4 DOCUMENT STRUCTURE 5 5.0 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES 37 1.5 METHODOLOGY 5 6.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES 40 1.6 URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK 6 6.1 GUIDELINES STRUCTURE AND ROLE 41 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS 8 6.2 VISION 42 2.1 BROADER AREA CONTEXT 9 6.3 DESIGN GUIDELINES 43 2.2 HISTORICAL CONTEXT 10 APPENDIX 52 2.3 LOCAL CONTEXT 11 A GLOSSARY AND REFERENCE LIST 53 2.4 PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY 21 B STRATEGIC PLANNING BACKGROUND 55 2.5 DEMOGRAPHICS AND COMMUNITY PROFILE 23
3.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS 26 3.1 STATE PLANNING POLICY 26 3.2 STRATEGIC TRANSPORT DIRECTIONS 26 3.3 LOCAL STRATEGIES AND POLICY 26 3.4 MAJOR PROJECTS 29
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES C LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
1 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY 1.3 DOCUMENT PURPOSE 1.4 DOCUMENT STRUCTURE 1.5 METHODOLOGY 1.6 URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 2 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.0
By 2025, the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) will
oversee the removal of 75 dangerous and congested level Sunbury Goonawarra BELGRAVE MERNDA 61 Sunbury 1 Mountain Highway, Bayswater 53 Bell Street, Preston crossings across Melbourne and perform vital rail corridor Craigieburn 2 Scoresby Road, Bayswater 54 High Street,Reservoir upgrades, including rail extensions and duplication works 3 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert 55 Cramer Street, Preston Craigieburn Mernda St Andrews 4 Union Road, Surrey Hills 56 Murray Road, Preston (refer to Figure 1). 57 Oakover Road, Preston CRAIGIEBURN 5 Buckley Street, Essendon SUNBURY The project is designed to: Diggers Rest Bulla Epping 6 Glenroy Road, Glenroy 58 Main Road, St Albans Hurstbridge 59 Furlong Road, St Albans • Improve the reliability and efficiency of transportation CRANBOURNE 60 Melton Highway, Sydenham Upfield 7 HealesvilleAbbotts Road, Dandenong South 61 Gap Road, Sunbury Wattle 8 Thompsons Road, Lyndhurst networks, through reducing overall congestion; Glen 9 Camms Road, Cranbourne UPFIELD Thomastown Diamond 10 Evans Road, Lyndhurst 62 Bell Street, Coburg • Enhance the urban amenity of local areas; and Creek 11 Greens Road, Dandenong South 63 Camp Road, Campbellfield 63 12 Webster Street, Dandenong 64 Moreland Road, Brunswick 60 Tullamarine Campbellfield Greensborough 65 Munro Street, Coburg • Create safer, better connected, liveable and thriving Glenroy FRANKSTON Sydenham 6 66 Reynard Street, Coburg Reservoir Eltham 13 North Road, Ormond communities. 54 Keilor 14 McKinnon Road, McKinnon WERRIBEE Caroline Springs 15 Centre Road, Bentleigh The LXRA was formed in May 2015 to oversee the delivery of Coburg 67 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown 56 Warrandyte 16 Char man and Park roads, Cheltenham North 62 55 Rosanna 58 65 53 Preston 32 17 Balcombe Road, Mentone 68 Aviation Road, Laverton the project and to ensure that level crossings are removed in Essendon St Albans 66 57 Heidelberg 36 18 Edithvale Road, Edithvale 69 Cherry Street, Werribee 5 64 70 Werribee Street, Werribee a coordinated and efficient manner. LXRA’s vision is ‘delivering Deer Park 59 Lilydale 19 Station Street/Bondi Road, Bonbeach 75 20 Stat ion Street, Carrum 71 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers 74 Brunswick 31 Launching Place great change, by transforming the way Victorians live, work 73 Seville and Mascot Avenue, Bonbeach Crossing Sunshine 35 Woori Yallock Mount Evelyn 21 Eel Race Road, CarrumYarra Junction and travel’. This vision is underpinned by 5 strategic objectives, Alphington Doncaster 22 Seaford Road, Seaford WILLIAMSTOWN Mooroolbark including a committment to creating great places. Derrimut 23 Skye/Overton Road, Frankston 72 Ferguson Street, Williamstown Kew 24 Argyle Avenue, Chelsea Balwyn Ringwood BALLARAT/GEELONG LINES 33 34 25 Chelsea Road, Chelsea LXRA and the AECOM-GHD Joint Venture (Technical Advisor), CBD 4 73 Fitzgerald Road, Ardeer Mont Albert 26 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly 27 Neerim Road, GlenHoddles Huntly Creek 74 Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park have led site investigations, functional and reference design Box Hill Mount Dandenong 3 2 28 Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea 75 Robinsons Road, Deer Park packages, and the preparation of associated requirements Port Melbourne Camberwell 30 29 Bayswater GLEN WAVERLEY 1 and guidelines, to support the removal of level crossings at 67 29 Burke Road, Glen Iris 68 72 Hoppers Crossing St Kilda 30 Toorak Road, Kooyong each nominated location. Stakeholder engagement and Alamein 71 Laverton Williamstown 43 Ferntree Gully HURSTBRIDGE community consultation is an important part of this process, 39 Glen 40 Waverley 31 Grange Road, Alphington 27 45 69 26 32 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna to ensure that stakeholder and community considerations are 70 Knoxfield Glen Huntly Upwey LILYDALE suitably addressed in the design and delivery of the project. 13 Oakleigh Werribee 14 33 Blackburn Road, Blackburn 38 Belgrave Brighton 15 34 Heatherdale Road, Mitcham Clayton Further design development, construction and delivery works 35 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark Moorabbin are now being delivered by LXRA through Program Alliance Emerald 36 Maroondah Highway, Lilydale 37 Springvale PAKENHAM partnerships with leading industry specialists. Design and 42 Sandringham 37 Centre Road, Clayton construction works for each site have been prioritised and 38 ClaytonGembrook Road, Clayton 16 41 Cheltenham 39 Koornang Road, Carnegie staged to ensure that critical crossings are addressed as a 44 Noble Park 40 aneebmurruM ,daoR aneebmurruM 17 Dandenong 41 Chandler Road, Noble Park priority and transport route delays and other impacts are Mentone 48 42 Corrigan Road, Noble Park minimised. 43 Grange Road, Carnegie 12 Hallam Mordialloc 47 44 Heatherton Road, Noble Park This project has the potential to set strong benchmarks and 11 45 Poath Road, Hughesdale Berwick 46 Clyde Road, Berwick Dandenong South act as a catalyst for positive urban renewal that reinvigorates 46 47 Hallam Road South, Hallam 18 7 28 48 htuoS dnalsppiG ,yawhgiH gnonednaD and reconnects communities. In order to create a lasting 25 49 Cardinia Road, Pakenham 24 Beaconsfield legacy, innovative and high quality urban design is key to the Chelsea 50 Main Street, Pakenham 49 51 McGregor Road, Pakenham success of the project. 19 Lyndhurst 51 52 Racecourse Road, Pakenham 10 52 20 Nar Nar Goon 21 8 Tynong Carrum Pakenham 50 9 Cranbourne 22 Portarlington
23 Frankston Langwarrin
St Leonards Sites are numbered for identification purposes only. Numbering does not indicate Mount Eliza order or removal Baxter Koo Wee Rup Pearcedale Figure 1: Level Crossing Removal - Project Map
3 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 1.0INTRODUCTION
1.2 SITE OVERVIEW 1.3 DOCUMENT PURPOSE
This Urban Design Guidelines Report has been prepared for The successful delivery of the project requires an integrated Figure 2: Urban Design Requirements the Bell Street Coburg Level Crossing Removal Project (the design solution that brings together the technical aspects of site). the project with innovative, locally responsive and high quality PROJECT WIDE SITE SPECIFIC urban design approaches. Bell Street Coburg is located approximately 8km kilometres URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES PROJECT REQUIREMENTS north of the Melbourne CBD on the Upfield rail line and The purpose of these Urban Design Guidelines (UDGs) is to SPECIFICATION approximately 150m west of Sydney Road. illustrate and describe the key urban design objectives and
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL AUTHORITY GLENROY ROAD, GLENROY outcomes, which are sought for the Bell Street Coburg level URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 28/08/2017 LEVEL CROSSING R ION The site is within the Moreland City Council Local Government REMOVAL AUTHORITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK: PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES, MEASURES & QUALITATIVE BENCHMARKS crossing removal project. Version 4 Area. Surrounding suburbs include Brunswick, Coburg North, R 1 UD R T 0001 Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Preston and Thornbury. The These guidelines are informed by the LXRA Urban Design travel time via rail from Coburg Station to Flinders Street Framework (UDF). The Framework is a commitment by LXRA Station is approximately 28 minutes to achieve urban design excellence and maximise positive impacts through collaborative, multi-disciplinary and URBAN DESIGN VISION Studies indicate that the existing level crossing poses a ANALYSIS SPECIFICATIONS integrated design thinking (see Section 1.5). (inc. Architectural, Landscape and Urban danger to vehicles, trains, pedestrians and movements along Design) 1 4 Bell Street and through Sydney Road. The Urban Design Guidelines have been prepared to build on the principles, objectives, measures and benchmarks of the 2 5 The Bell Street Coburg Level Crossing Removal project is UDF, identifying site specific urban design requirements that being procured as part of the North West Project Alliance 3 6 the design is to achieve by: with other sites in Campbellfield, Essendon, and Frankston PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES Station. • Identifying key issues and opportunities for improving SITE VISION AND INTEGRATED ART STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES GUIDELINES connectivity, amenity, functionality and place-making for the site, surrounding precinct and corridor;
• Articulating the broader urban design vision and strategic objectives for the site; and
• Establishing guidelines for the project, in accordance MEASURES AND BENCHMARKS DESIGN GUIDELINES
with the urban design principles. 1
The guidelines are intended to promote design innovation and 2 are therefore not prescriptive. Proposals must achieve the 3 vision, principles and strategic objectives set out in the Urban Design Guidelines as well as the measures and benchmarks set out in the UDF.
The UDGs, UDF and Project Requirements Specification (PRS), form the set of urban design briefing documents provided to the Alliance to develop their design response (see Figure 2). The LXRA Urban Design Advisory Panel (UDAP) will continue to guide the Alliance team during design development, ALLIANCE URBAN DESIGN as outlined in the UDF, to ensure satisfactory urban design RESPONSE outcomes are achieved.
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 4 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 1.4 DOCUMENT STRUCTURE 1.5 METHODOLOGY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.0
The Urban Design Guidelines document is structured in six (6) The methodology and approach that has been taken in Figure 3: Methodology main parts, as outlined below: preparing these Urban Design Guidelines, is illustrated in Figure 3. SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION INPUTS KEY TASKS OUTPUT A number of workshops, technical inputs and data sources Section 1 provides a summary of background information Desktop land use and environmental have been used to inform the guidelines, including: analysis (inc. Rapid Landscape and about the Level Crossing Removal Project and site. Visual Assessment) • Urban Design Advisory Panel (UDAP) and working group SITE AND POLICY SECTION 2: CONTEXT ANALYSIS Site visit / survey sessions; ANALYSIS Stakeholder / Council meetings Section 2 examines the existing site conditions, at a local and • Council and key stakeholder workshops;and regional level and why this is important for the project. Planning strategies and policies • Planning and environmental analysis, including baseline ANALYSIS Community Engagement SECTION 3: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS landscape character assessment (SECTIONS 2-5) Section 3 identifies relevant state, local and project specific Periodic review and input from UDAP has been obtained Network data plans, policies and strategies, noting relevant implications for throughout the development of the guidelines, to ensure the Station Access Plan (TFV) SPATIAL the site. provisions satisfy the objectives and interests of the State. Stakeholder / community engagement ARRANGEMENTS/ SECTION 4: COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT These guidelines should be used during the multi-criteria Engineering and technical inputs / standards OPTIONS Section 4 presents the key considerations and themes that options assessment (MCA) and design development phase by have emerged from stakeholder engagement and community the Alliance teams. consultation. Further detailed urban design specifications shall form part LXRA Governance documents SECTION 5: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES of the Project Requirements Specification (PRS), upon Sustainability Policy determining the preferred option. ESTABLISH Section 5 summarises issues and opportunities for the site Stakeholder / community engagement The following limitations should be noted, due to the timing VISION AND KEY and precinct, based on the preceding analysis and consultation Planning strategies and policies outcomes. for preparing these guidelines: Input / advice from UDAP OBJECTIVES DRAFT URBAN SECTION 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES NOTE: Limited community consultation has taken place for this site currently, and only limited inputs from the City of DESIGN Section 6 outlines the overall vision, strategic objectives and Moreland. Issues and opportunities analysis design guidelines for the project site, which are site specific GUIDELINES requirements that Alliance teams must address as part of Vision and objectives DRAFT DESIGN (SECTION 6) their design response. Engineering and technical inputs GUIDELINES Stakeholder / Council meetings Input / advice from UDAP
Draft vision, objectives and guidelines REVIEW AND TEST Engineering and technical inputs PROVISIONS Input / advice from UDAP URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
UDAP endorsement FINALISE GUIDELINES
5 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 1.0INTRODUCTION
1.6 URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
The LXRA Urban Design Framework (Version 4) outlines the Principle 1 Figure 4: Urban Design Framework expectations for achieving high quality, context sensitive IDENTITY urban design outcomes for each project. The document plays a dual role by informing the design process as well as A well-defined identity and sense of place is key to creating strong and vibrant communities. providing a basis for the evaluation of design solutions.
The Framework identifies eight key principles inherent to successful major infrastructure projects (see Figure 4]. Principle 2 URBAN INTEGRATION Underpinning these principles are the urban design objectives which outline what the project should achieve in relation to A well-integrated environment is a sound the broader principles. framework for the successful development of a great place. Performance measures and benchmarks are also identified in the Framework. They describe specific requirements that Principle 3 the design must meet and are supported by qualitative CONNECTIVITY & WAYFINDING benchmark examples that illustrate the level of quality, materials and finishes that are expected. A well connected and legible environment contributes significantly to a strong economy and The measures and benchmarks section of the Framework an integrated community. shall apply in addition to requirements set out in this guidelines document. Principle 4 ACCESSIBILITY A highly accessible and inclusive environment provides a positive user experience and contributes to health, wellbeing and the perception of care in a community.
Principle 5 SAFETY
A safe environment is essential for a strong, LEVEL CROSSING connected and happy community. REMOVAL AUTHORITY
Principle 6 URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK: AMENITY High quality urban amenity associated with access PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES, MEASURES & QUALITATIVE to services and the experience of a great public BENCHMARKS place contributes to a successful, equitable and Version 4 prosperous community.
Principle 7 VIBRANCY
Animation and diversity in the experience of a great public place supports a prosperous and healthy community.
Principle 8 RESILIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Places must be sustainable, enduring and resilient in order to support and nurture current and future generations.
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 6 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
7 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
2.1 BROADER AREA CONTEXT 2.2 HISTORICAL CONTEXT 2.3 LOCAL CONTEXT 2.4 PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY 2.5 DEMOGRAPHICS AND COMMUNITY PROFILE
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 8 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2. CONTEXT
2.1 BROADER AREA CONTEXT
Figure 5: Regional Context Map
The Bell Street level crossing removal site is located in the northern region of Melbourne, approximately 8 km from the FAWKNER Central Business District (CBD), on the Upfield Line, located Reservoir RESERVOIR within the Moreland City Council Local Government Area. Private OAK Hospital Surrounding suburbs include Brunswick, Coburg North, PARK Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Preston and Thornbury. The travel time via rail from Coburg Station to Flinders Street MERLYNSTON Station is approximately 28 minutes.
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 BUILT FORM AND HERITAGE
The northern corridor of Melbourne, encompassing Coburg REGENT and the wider City of Moreland, was among the earliest areas of Melbourne to be surveyed and still contains some of Victoria’s oldest buildings. The area was originally subdivided PASCOE VALE for farming, however quarrying, brickmaking industries and BATMAN working-class housing soon came to characterise the area. Merri Creek More recently, many of Moreland’s large industrial complexes have been transformed into housing. The first road to be established through the area was Sydney Road, which PRESTON developed into a thriving retail strip and become a major route to Sydney and the goldfields. This flourishing retail strip still COBURG remains strong today. STRATHMORE LAND USE AND ACTIVITY BELL This section of the Upfield rail corridor is predominantly GLENBERVIE surrounded by residential land. The Coburg Station precinct is located towards the western edge of the Coburg Major Activity Centre. Pockets of industrial land are located adjacent to the rail corridor north of Gaffney Street and south of John Fawkner Moreland Road. Generally, the diversity of land use is greater Private MORELAND to the east of the Upfield rail corridor, encompassing the Hospital THORNBURY Activity Centres along Sydney Road. There are several ACs ESSENDON along this section of the rail corridor including: Brunswick Private Hospital • Coburg Major Activity Centre (MAC) ANSTEY • Brunswick Major Activity Centre (MAC) CROXTON • Several Local Activity Centres (LACs) MOONEE TRANSPORT AND ACCESS PONDS BRUNSWICK Public trains and trams are central to the City of Moreland’s identity and transportation options. These train and tram NORTHCOTE lines link the locality in a north/south manner with the broader metropolis and CBD, with buses connecting areas east-west. Sydney Road, historically important for linking the main ASCOT JEWELL colonial settlements, is today a major north/south axial VALE Royal Melbourne DENNIS FAIRFIELD thoroughfare. Bell Street will be increasingly important due to MERRI Hospital it’s east west connection to several major roadways including the Tullamarine Freeway and the Calder Freeway, along with WESTGARTH
suburban links to those west of Coburg. 0250 500 750 1,000 LEGEND LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT SCALE 1: 40,000AT A3 At the time of settlement, the area was a relatively flat, open Level Crossing Removal Site Reserves and Open Space and windswept plain, traversed by the Merri and Moonee Level Crossing Education Facilities
Ponds Creeks, tributaries of the Yarra River. These creeks are Railway & Station Community Facilities recognised as regional habitat corridors and play an important role in terms of recreation. Built-up Area Waterbodies Activity Centre Schools
9 Industrial Zone Madical Services URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2.2 HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Figure 6: Historical timeline Prior to European settlement, the area around Coburg and
Merri Creek was occupied by the Woiwurrung speaking 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. 1850s Coburg was first surveyed by Robert Hoddle in 1837 - 1838 and was named Pentridge in 1840. Coburg was first surveyed by Robert Hoddle in 1837 - 1838. With the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s, the Hoddle marked out the 1.3 km² Pentridge village reserve population of the area grew rapidly. with two roads for the district: Bell Street West and Pentridge Road, later called Sydney Road. COMMERCIAL PRECINCT 1860s Sydney Road attracted numerous hotels and By 1849, there were 21 farms in the area. With the Victorian commercial premises in the 1860s. By 1865 there gold rush in the 1850s the population of the area grew were six shopkeepers, four bootmakers, three bakers, three butchers, two saddlers, two rapidly. Pentridge Prison started as a stockade in December blacksmiths, two ironmongers, a druggist and a 1850. Quarrying of bluestone began in the area during 1850s, draper along Sydney Road. and by 1875 there were 41 quarries in Coburg. Suburbanisation reshaped Coburg during the 1880s land RAILWAY AND RAIL STATION boom, with more speculators than settlers purchasing most 1884 The Upfield railway line opened in 1884 and the Coburg railway station was built in 1888. of the land. After 1910 a modern suburb arose. Coburg’s population reached 20,000 in 1922. Figure 7: Map of Municipality of Coburg Image 2: Coburg Railway Station 1888 In 1921 Anderson Gown Pty Ltd published a map of Coburg. Coburg Railway Station is part of the Upfield Railway Line Sydney Road attracted numerous hotels and commercial TRAM SERVICE The layout of Bell Street, Sydney Road and the Upfield line are heritage precinct. This line was opened in 1884 to provide premises in the 1860s and evolved into the main commercial 1889 In February 1889, the horse tram service began clearly shown. The area had been largely subdivided. transport for what was a predominantly industrial and working precinct between Coburg railway station and Sydney Road. In along Sydney Road. Electric trams started in class northern suburb of Melbourne. Established industries service in 1916. the 1990s the Victoria Street pedestrian mall was revitalised such as the brickworks and potteries used the line. It is with native trees and bluestone paving, and has become a intrinsically connected to the financial and building boom of popular place for locals to congregate, and enjoy the local CITY STATUS the 1880s. cafes. 1922 Coburg's population reached 20,000 in 1922, reaching city status.
RAILWAY DUPLICATION AND SECOND PLATFORM 1959 Although the line from Coburg to Fawkner was duplicated in 1959, the second platform (now Platform 2) wasn’t provided until 1995.
BOOM BARRIERS Boom barriers replaced hand-operated gates at 1962 the Bell Street level crossing in 1962, with boom barriers replacing interlocked gates at Munro Street in 1983.
PREMIUM STATION UPGRADE 1996 Coburg was upgraded to Premium station status on 28 June 1996.
BELL ST COBURG LEVEL CROSSING Image 3: Coburg Early Commercial Area Image 4: Sydney Road 1969 Image 5: H.M Pentridge Prison - Main facade 2022 The Bell Street level crossing removal is currently scheduled to be removed by 2020. In 1865 there were 6 shopkeepers, 4 bootmakers, 3 butchers, The 1950s and 1960s witnessed renewed suburban expansion H.M. Pentridge Prison was built in 1850 and closed down 2 saddlers, 2 ironmongers, a druggist and a draper along as owner-builders, the Housing Commission and the War officially in May 1997. Its nickname in the prison environment Sydney Road. Service Homes Commission filled in the suburb. The human was “The Bluestone College”. Today, the prison is partially face of Coburg changed as well after 1950, as Southern demolished and the site has been developed as housing Europeans, Lebanese, Turkish and Asian newcomers arrived estates, parklands and a business precinct. ---- Year of significant historical event in succession. Coburg experienced the tensions and riches of modern multicultural Australia. ---- Other events
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 10 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2.3 LOCAL CONTEXT
LAND USE AND ACTIVITY
Coburg is primarily comprised of residential land use with COMMUNITY FACILITIES EDUCATION neighbourhood retail within the Major Activity Centre (MAC). A diverse range of community facilities are located within the Schools in the vicinity include Coburg Primary School (400m The Coburg MAC extends along Sydney Road from Moreland central Coburg area, servicing the needs of the local north-east of the site site), St. Paul’s Primary School (450m Road to Gaffney Street, and includes Coburg Shopping Centre population as well as the broader area. These community north-east of the site), La Coccinella Italian Preschool (700m and the former Pentridge Prison redevelopment. In addition facilities include various ethnic and religious facilities, social south-east of the site) and the Australasian College of to being a local and regional retail and shopping destination, clubs, the Moreland City Council Civic Centre (including the Education and Training (400m north-east of the site). Coburg also functions as a key community centre as evidenced Town Hall and Concert Hall), the Coburg Leisure Centre, by a strong presence of community facilities. INDUSTRIAL Coburg City Oval (also known as Piranha Park), Coburg
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 RESIDENTIAL Moreland Bowls Club, two court houses, a Children’s Centre, Amendment C158 of the Moreland Industrial Land Strategy the Bob Hawke Community Centre, an RSL Club , a Vinnies 2015-2030 (MILS) came into operation in April 2017. According Land use to the north and west of the Bell Street level crossing Centre as well as several employment and training services. to the MILS, Moreland’s industrial zoned land is viewed as an removal site is predominantly residential, comprised mostly Of these community facilities, the Greek Community of important employment resource which provides for a broad of single storey detached houses. However, recently the region Moreland, Lefkadian Brotherhood Hall and the Coburg Court range of different economic sectors, not just traditional has seen a number of higher-density developments with House are within the immediate vicinity (<100m) of the site. A ‘industrial’ uses. The MILS retains three large concentrations several of these currently approved and/or under construction. focus on business and medical services is also establishing of industrial zoned land in Brunswick (south of Hope Street), Presently, within the MAC there is limited housing stock, along Bell Street. North Coburg (north of Gaffney Street) and Newlands (north which is mostly shop-top dwellings and several larger of Mcmahons Road). The MLS allows for the transition of Image 6: Moreland Civic Centre apartment-style dwellings. A desired outcome highlighted in some other industrial zoned land to prioritise alternative the Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Reference OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION employment uses and in some instances to allow for a Document 2016 is to increase mixed use developments that transition to multi-use or residential outcomes. accommodate residential uses, particularly attached The Bell Street level crossing removal site is located near a dwellings and medium-density dwellings. number of locally and regionally significant open spaces and recreational facilities. The largest is the Coburg City Oval, COMMERCIAL / MIXED USE adjoining Coburg Leisure Centre and Bridges Reserve. The Coburg MAC encompasses the Bell Street level crossing Several smaller, neighbourhood-scale parks with playgrounds removal site and extends south and east of the site. The retail are spaced throughout the area; these include McKay Street area of the Coburg MAC is focused primarily on Sydney Road Reserve, McCleery Reserve, Robinson Reserve, Anderson between Bell Street and Munro Street. The Coburg MAC is Reserve and Coburg Station Reserve. The linear open space primarily a food-orientated centre, with many eateries and adjacent to the Upfield Path is the closest to the level crossing food-related services. Overall, the MAC offers a comprehensive removal site and most likely to be impacted by the project. variety of services including three supermarkets (two Coles Three major ‘links’ are proposed in the Coburg Structure Plan and one Woolworths), numerous banks, grocers, health that seek to improve connectivity to open space. services, restaurants and cafes, offices, homewares, clothing and specialty stores. Coburg’s shopping precinct is one of the • The pedestrian spine linking open spaces and public City’s major shopping and community centres and attracts spaces running from Victoria Street, through the core of Image 7: Coburg Market, Sydney Road patrons from not only Coburg but further afield. the MAC and Bridges Reserve, northwards to the Pentridge development; A number of light industrial activities are located in the north and south part of the MAC, including catering companies, • The north-south green link, which will link the MAC with steel manufacturers and mechanics. The former CDA Coburg Lake and involve the ‘boulevard treatment’ of Industries site (north of the Bell Street/Sydney Road Sydney Road between Bell Street and O’Hea Street; and intersection) represents the largest industrial site within the MAC and has been out of operation for several years. Industrial • The east-west green link, which will link the MAC with activities are unlikely to remain due to the high cost of land, district park along Urquhart Street. with developments transitioning to offices, business services The Moreland Open Space Strategy sets a target for Major or new forms of retail. Despite this, Council is committed to Activity Centres, such as Coburg, for locating local open space maintaining light industrial areas within the MAC for as long within 200m of all dwellings. A range of open space types as possible, for their contribution to employment and provision within the strategy are identified, including informal, sporting, of services to local residents. conservation, parkland, heritage, habitat, civic place, streetscape and undeveloped.
Image 8: Coburg City Oval (Piranha Park)
11 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 9 - Land Use Analysis Enlargement
Figure 8 - Coburg Land Use Analysis Plan 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
INSERT LAND USE ENLARGEMENT PLAN
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 12 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 BUILT FORM AND HERITAGE
BUILT FORM CHARACTER • S13 - Signal 42: Originally located immediately south of ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE the Munro Street level crossing. Remains on site, Retail and commercial built form is predominantly found to Prior to European settlement, the Coburg area was home to although relocated and rotated. the east of the level crossing removal site within the Coburg the Aboriginal people of the Kulin Nation. The open grassland, MAC, along Sydney Road and between Sydney Road and the • S14 - Signal 44: Originally located adjacent to the southern dotted with trees and bounded by tree-lined water courses, Upfield railway line. Sydney Road is typically lined with narrow, end of the upside platform. Remains on site, although was under the custodianship of the Woiworrung-speaking fine-grained shops, double storey in height with active street relocated and rotated. Wurundjeri people. Brunswick and Coburg have been heavily frontages. In general, Coburg’s retail areas are characterised modified through quarrying and farming. By the early 1840’s, • Coburg Signal Box: Located just north of Munro Street. by human scale buildings, small-traders, arcades, laneways most of Brunswick and Coburg was subject to some form of The building is a two storey red brick signal box with a
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 and a ‘village’ atmosphere. The Sydney Road strip represents cultivation. Consequently, most of the archaeological sites tiled hipped roof-Image 11. a traditional late nineteenth/early twentieth century strip that survived to present day will occur in disturbed contexts in centre, while the effects of increased car ownership are While most other suburban lines within Melbourne have been the form of stone artefacts scatters; the density of which is evident in the configuration of supermarkets and associated upgraded and modified, the Upfield line retains its unique likely to increase with decreasing distance from water. Deeply car parking in areas between the railway and Sydney Road. collection of hand and wheel operated gates and gate-keeper buried sites would be the exception to the above, which are Within immediate vicinity of the site, there is a mixture of cabins. Furthermore, all four stations, including Coburg, are most likely to occur in alluvial or fluvial deposits. single and multi-storey mixed use developments. built in a late Victorian Gothic Style. These features provide remarkably intact evidence of the technology and architecture The residential built form in Coburg consists primarily of of a late nineteenth and early twentieth century railway Image 9: Coburg Railway Station modest, detached houses and working-class row or terrace system. Furthermore, retained elements are now rare or houses, with a mix of newer residential developments unique within the metropolitan area. Other sites of heritage including townhouses and apartment complexes. Within the significance that interface with the investigation area include: residential areas there are Victorian era houses, Californian Bungalows and other period homes. The heritage character • Union Knitting Mills, 37-43 Munro Street, Coburg - HO121. of the majority of streetscapes is intact, while in some streets, Interface of the investigation area is the west elevation of heritage houses sit alongside newer developments. Overall, the building along Railway Place- Image 10. the majority of residential dwellings within the area are single storey, however, there are several medium density • Fitzroy Villa, 1 McKay Street, Coburg - HO324. Interface developments of 3-5 storeys and two relatively new with the investigation area is the rear boundary/fence to developments of 6+ storeys. According to the Coburg Activity Gilmour Street which adjoins the rail corridor. Centre Structure Plan Reference Document (2016), the core of • Main Street Precinct, Coburg (small residential precinct) the MAC will accommodate the majority of the projected - HO427. Interface with the investigation area is the rear additional housing and retailing, with open car parking and boundary/fence and garages of dwellings at 20-28 Main expansive supermarkets being replaced by developments up Street which adjoins the rail corridor. to 6 storeys in height. There are several other heritage listed sites within Coburg, HERITAGE notably HM’s Pentridge Prison complex (closed in 1997) Image 10: Union Knitting Mills flanking the rail corridor The Upfield Railway Line Precinct is included in the VHR situated to the north-east of the level crossing removal site. (Victorian Heritage Register) as place number Heritage The northern part of the prison, referred to as “Pentridge Overlay HO952, Coburg Activity Centre Reference Document Piazza” is currently under development, set to be mixed use; (CACSPRD) and is of state historical, technological, meanwhile, the southern part of the complex, “Pentridge architectural and social significance. This precinct Village”, is developer-owned and also set to be mixed-use. encompasses the stations of Jewell, Brunswick, Moreland According to the Heritage Site Assessment, the proposed and Coburg. The Upfield Railway line is also listed under removal of the level crossing may potentially have a high HO180 in the Moreland Planning Scheme. The extent of the level of impact on the heritage significance of the Upfield Heritage Overlay is broader than the VHR registration and Railway line precinct. A heritage site assessment was applies to the entire rail corridor between Park Street, undertaken for the LXRA in May 2017. Brunswick, and Bell Street, Coburg. Buildings, structures and elements included in the VHR both within the investigation area and in the vicinity of the Bell Street level crossing removal site include: • B10 - Coburg Railway Station: Located on the eastern side of the Upfield Railway line (excluding the modern toilet block)- Image 9 Image 11: Signal Box
13 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 11 - Built Form and Heritage Analysis Enlargement
Figure 10 - Built Form and Heritage Analysis Plan 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 14 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 TRANSPORT NETWORK AND ACCESS
Coburg is well-served by public transport. Significant train, VicRoads designates Bell Street, Sydney Road (north of Bell exists to improve bicycle facilities and ensure there is a tram and bus services move through the centre. Public Street), Main Street and O’Hea Street (west of Main Street) as continuous local network. As per the Strategic Transport transport services operate predominantly in a north/south Bus Priority Routes. With most public transport lines running Network Report- Active Transport, the designated Principal direction. Thus, east/west connections such as Bell Street in a north/south direction, Bell Street is identified as an Bicycle Network (PBN) in the vicinity of the LXR site includes are critical in maintaining and improving the network. important east/west link for the ‘smart bus’ program. the Upfield corridor, Munro Street-Harding Street, O’Hea Street-Pentridge Boulevard routes, Victoria Street and Sydney A key project proposed as part of the previous Central Tram Route 19 runs north/south along Sydney Road, which is Road.The Upfield Path is within the designated rail corridor Coburg 2020 Structure Plan (2006) was the development of a designated as a Tram Priority Route by VicRoads. This tram over certain lengths, for example between Bell Street and public transport interchange on Victoria Street, near Coburg route runs to North Coburg and is one of the busiest routes in Munro Street. The Upfield Path runs on road on Railway Place.
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 Station. This project was identified by Council as critical in Melbourne. Tram connections with Coburg Station are via integrating the rail station with the centre, moving towards a Victoria Street (250m). Pedestrian access and amenity in Central Coburg is varied. more sustainable future, as well as reshaping the Overall, the pedestrian environment for Coburg requires VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS AND PARKING perceptions of Central Coburg as a desirable place to live. enhancement through continuous links to key destinations, The status of the structure plan document has been Bell Street is classified by VicRoads as an Arterial Road and for example, the train station. Bell Street is recognised as a superceded by the Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan forms part of the State (Bell/Springvale) Highway. This major barrier for pedestrians and cyclists moving in a north/ Reference Document (CACSPRD 2016) document, and the highway links the Tullamarine Freeway through to Upper south direction. VicRoads designates Sydney Road (south of strategy of a combined bus interchange has been adopted for Heidelberg Road. Bell Street is a Preferred Traffic Route and Bell Street) and Bell Street (between Hudson Street and Bell Street itself, adjacent to the existing group of four bus acts as a major east/west link across the northern Russell Street) as Pedestrian Priority Routes. As previously Image 12: Coburg Train Station Car Parking stops, three on Bell Street and one on McKay Street. metropolitan area. The section of Bell Street running through mentioned, Sydney Road has been described as being more Coburg is dual lane in each direction. VicRoads is the important for local shopping and public transport than for STATION ACCESS responsible authority for the maintenance of Bell Street and through traffic. Coburg Station operates as a local station (staffed full-time Sydney Road, as significant freight and regional traffic routes. The Coburg 2020 Structure Plan and related documents Monday to Sunday, from first train to last train) on the Upfield In terms of car parking, Coburg Station currently outlines council’s plans for a pedestrian spine linking open railway line and connects to Melbourne CBD and the Upfield accommodates 350 commuter car bays to the north and south spaces and public spaces. The spine will run from Victoria Station in Coolaroo. Services run to the CBD at approximately of the station precinct. At the station there are currently no Street on the western side of the rail corridor, underneath 18 minute intervals during the AM peak period and at 20 taxi ranks. An informal car park to the north west of the the rail corridor, along Victoria Street on the eastern side of minute intervals during the PM peak period. Travel time from station, shown in Image 12, south of Bell Street, exists on the rail corridor, through Bridges Reserve, along Elm Grove Coburg Station into the CBD is approximately 28 minutes. VicTrack land, and is of low amenity and not formally and then Warden’s Walk. This project will provide the main The PTV Station by Access Plan gives average daily patronage designated as commuter parking. pedestrian link between the train station, the core of the AC, of the station at 2,300 passengers (2015). Of these passengers, civic spaces and the heritage area in the north-east including In the wider MAC area, open lot car parks have been important 52.5% walk to the station, 24.8% travel by bus and tram, 14.9.% the Pentridge development. Overall it will aid in the in servicing the supermarkets and retail areas, however, this park and ride, 7.8% kiss and ride. prioritisation of active modes of transport. has meant that a high proportion of trips to the MAC have According to the RACV On Track survey results, Coburg been made by car. Furthermore, large portions of prime land The rail corridor within the site context is traversed by Station does not provide enough entry/exit points onto the within the centre are occupied by car parking, which rarely several pedestrian rail crossings. There is an underpass at platform, and there is insufficient seating and inadequate reaches capacity (even at peak times), while on-street parking Victoria Street, near Coburg Station, and pedestrian rail Image 13: Coburg Station forecourt and parkiteer shelter. Other issues related to the service include services is not well utilised. The Structure Plan sets out to incrementally crossings alongside both the Bell Street and Munro Street being too infrequent, too crowded and often late. The average reduce car dependence so that existing car parking can be road crossings (both to the south and north of the road). travel time to the station is 12 minutes and the most common reconfigured and more trips can be made using public According to the Structure Plan, a proposed east/west green mode of transport to the station is to walk. transport and active transport. As well as this, the Structure link will incorporate a pedestrian crossing at Bell Street, Plan proposes the removal of clearways. So far, clearways linking Waterfield Street to the south with Ross Street to the BUS AND TRAM MOVEMENTS have been aimed at assisting traffic flow but have significantly north. Additionally, the link will involve the extension of the reduced pedestrian amenity (as there has been no barrier Coburg Station has seven connecting bus services which pedestrian link west of Sydney Road, connecting Ross Street between pedestrians on the footpath and cars driving on the predominantly run along Bell Street to the north of the station with Urquhart Street. Waterfield Street is set to play an road). Sydney Road (south of Bell St) has been highlighted as precinct. Routes 527, 513, 561 and 903 run east/west along increased role in moving pedestrians through the centre. being more important for local shopping and public and active Bell Street to the north of the station precinct, while Route 512 Additionally, it has the capacity for tree planting. runs east/west along Munro Street to the south of the station transport than for through motorised vehicle traffic. precinct. Routes 530 and 526 run along sections of Bell Street The range of transport issues overlayed with the ACTIVE TRANSPORT and Sydney Road to the north east of the station precinct. management of Bell Street and Sydney Road by VicRoads as Additionally, routes 534 and 561 service the area but are not The vision for Central Coburg is to see most people arrive on major roads (which promotes freight and regional traffic considered to service Coburg Station precinct. The routes foot, by bike or by public transport, which has direct carrying functions), highlights the complexity of transport which pass across the Bell Street level crossing removal site ramifications for the level crossing removal project. Currently, and movement issues in Coburg. are 527, 513, 561 and 903. at Coburg Station there are 18 bicycle locker spaces (Image For more details, please refer to the LXRA ‘Strategic Cycle Image 14: Upfield Path 13), 5 bicycle ‘U’ rails and a bicycle cage (Parkiteer), which A Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO1) covers some land parcels and Pedestrian Transport Network Report’ which defines the also cater for bicycle-bus interchange for bus stops on Bell on Bell Street for the purpose of the road widening to introduce major pedestrian and cycle strategic directions which have Street. Furthermore, the Moreland Bicycle Plan (2000) bus lanes. been agreed with the relevant responsible stakeholders. highlights that ‘every street is a cycling street’. Opportunity
15 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 13 - Transport Networks and Access Analysis Enlargement
Figure 12 - Transport Networks and Access Analysis Plan 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 16 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL VALUES
LANDSCAPE DESIGNATION The commercial precinct is also undergoing a process of Heritage change with several planned or approved medium density 1 This section recognises landscape and urban area values The heritage elements within the study area comprise buildings to be constructed. Given that this landscape that are protected by legislation and relevant planning Coburg station and several heritage items associated with character unit is subject of change, it is would more readily controls. The following landscape designations have been railways that are located along the rail corridor. These absorb the changes brought about by the project than an identified within the study area. heritage items include signalling equipment, gates and a area that is relatively static. The sensitivity of the substation. Other heritage items include bluestone paths and Commercial landscape character unit therefore is low. Heritage Overlays former industrial buildings, for example Union Knitting Mills The Heritage Overlay (HO180) applies to the Upfield Railway Parks and reserves LCU Building, located adjacent to the Munro Street level crossing.
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 Line Precinct and includes the railway stations at Jewell, Refer to the attached plan for locations of heritage features Within the study area there are a number of small scale Brunswick, Moreland and Coburg. HO180 also includes other and precincts. pockets of parkland located adjacent to residential streets as registered buildings, structures, gates and signals within the well as along the rail corridor. The amount of public open Given the importance of the visual setting of these buildings, study area. The Upfield Railway Line Precinct is included on space is generally limited and interfaces between transport the Heritage items have been assigned a high sensitivity to the Victorian Heritage Register (Heritage Victoria Reference infrastructure, commercial areas and public parks are potential change that may be brought about by the Project. H0952). The property at 37 Munro Street (to the south-east of particularly poor. the Munro Street level crossing) is also affected by the Carparking / Utility LCU Heritage Overlay (HO121) which applies to the ‘Union Knitting Several smaller, neighbourhood-scale parks with The carparking / utility LCU comprises land taken up by Mills 1936’, shown in Image 9 o fthis section. playgrounds are spaced throughout the area; these include View to Coburg Station across carpark near Victoria Street carparking to the west of Coburg Station. The carpark is a McKay Street Reserve, McCleery Reserve, Robinson Reserve, vehicle dominated environment and can be considered to be LANDSCAPE AND URBAN CHARACTER ASSESSMENT Anderson Reserve and Coburg Station Reserve. The linear of low visual and landscape amenity. Carparks and utility 2 Landscape character units (LCUs) are areas which can be open space adjacent to the Upfield Path is the closest to the LCUs would generally have low sensitivity to change. defined in terms of level of development, urban character, level crossing removal site and most likely to be impacted by land use, landform, vegetation coverage, presence of water, the project. road and street configuration, historical elements and other Passive recreation areas are typically used for the enjoyment characteristic features. The following landscape character of outdoor activities with a focus on the visual qualities of the units have been identified within the study area. natural landscape setting. It is for this reason that the Residential LCU sensitivity of passive recreation spaces to visual modifications is high. The residential LCU within the study area consists of a broad range of housing typologies, including detached housing, Shared Use Path LCU small workers cottages, rear dwellings behind commercial The Upfield Path, situated to the east of the railway line buildings and an increasing number of medium density through this section, is a shared use path for cyclists and apartments and townhouses. Detached dwellings and pedestrians. It runs parallel to the Sydney Road shopping apartments are the most common housing type however. strip and is often used by residents for walking and Residential areas would typically have a high sensitivity to recreation, as well as commuter cycling. visual changes due to the personal connection a person has Commercial uses along Victoria Street pedestrian mall The path is typically constrained on either side by the rail to their home. This is particularly the case where highly corridor and boundary fences of residential or commercial visible infrastructure (such as elevated roads and railways) properties. Views along the pathway typically take in 3 would be visible from well frequented spaces such as living residential areas, boundary fences and other elements rooms and outdoor areas. It is for this reason that the associated with a highly built up, urban environment. There sensitivity of the Residential LCU to change is high. are limited views of vegetation or naturalistic environments, Commercial LCU although views from the pathway are important as it is well used by cyclists and pedestrians. It is also within close Coburg has historically been considered as a major proximity of the existing infrastructure. On balance and for commercial centre and still attracts a large number of these reasons the sensitivity of this LCU to visual changes is visitors, both at a local and regional scale. The bulk of the moderate. commercial areas are located along Sydney Road, with expanded commercial areas between Munro Street and Bell Street. The businesses within the commercial precinct includes banks, grocers, health services, restaurants, cafes, offices, homewares, clothing and specialty stores as well as large retail chains such as Coles and Woolworths. Although there are some buildings that have a historical appearance, there is generally no distinctive architectural style that is Coburg Station, Upfield Path, and Coles interface common to the entire commercial precinct. There are also many vacant buildings in various states of disrepair.
17 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 COMMUNITY VALUE VIEWER SENSITIVITY 4 7 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS The key aspects of community value would include the parks Consideration should be given to how the development is and reserves, as well as the Upfield Path, which is an viewed with respect to the following user group hierarchy: important active transport asset. Victoria Street forms an • Residents important link between Coburg Station and Sydney Road that terminates in a pedestrian mall at the intersection of Sydney • Recreational area users (including cyclists using the Road. Upfield Path) Although Sydney Road has a highly built up urban • Visitors to heritage areas environment, it is an important commercial precinct that attracts patronage both at a local and regional scale. • Community uses (schools, etc.) EXPECTED LEVEL OF CHANGE • Retail / commercial users There is an increasing pressure for this area to • Commuters (pedestrians, followed by cyclists, followed accommodate a substantial number of dwellings in response by road users) to metropolitan-wide population growth, compounding the • People playing sport challenge of increased land value and reduced supply of View north along the Upfield Path with residential interface View west along Bell Street towards level crossing affordable housing. • Workers Elevated road and rail infrastructure may have negative This would have an impact on the acceptability of the 5 8 impacts in terms of higher density developments opening up proposed development depending on the type of user group views toward the development from upper storeys. Higher and how they would interact with the proposed development. density development also has the capacity to visually Viewer types have been broadly identified on the accommodate elevated road and rail structures as they accompanying plan. would be seen against the context of a more highly built up SIGNIFICANT VIEWS environment as opposed to the current landscape which is dominated by ground level development. Significant views within the study area include views toward the railway station from Sydney Road and views along the Upfield Path. There are also views of the city skyline available from some parts of the study area, particularly elevated vantage points near Coburg Railway Station. No protected views have been identified.
A diversity of architectural character along the rail corridor View south along the Upfield Path toward level crossing showing residential interface and residential apartments 6 9
View along Railway Parade looking north, showing Union Knitting Mills interface with rail corridor residential interfaces
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 18 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 BALLOAN STREET BALLOAN
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL VALUES STREET MURRAY FRASER STREET
MURDOCH STREET ROAD MORELAND TINNING STREET TINNING KING STREET John Fawkner NELSON STREET Hospital Residential areas primarily consist of single storey detached dwellings with Robinson Reserve STREET OHEA JESSIE STREET JESSIE the occasional double
FLORENCE STREET FLORENCE ROLLAND STREET storey FRANK STREET
CASSELS ROAD STREET MUNRO BELL STREET BELL
Heritage Industrial - STREET HALL KENDALL STREET
RESIDENTIAL Heritage RESIDENTIAL TERRACE Residential Conversion STREET LINDA
REYNARD STREET REYNARD Tagging/Graffiti at the Residential areas primarily Residential STREET WHITE rear of the residential consist of single storey detached Precinct SUTHERLAND STREET Heritage STREET MARKS properties along the rail dwellings with the occasional
Gates CHANDOS STREET corridor. double storey INDUSTRIAL STREET GEAKE STATTERS STREET STREET VICTORIA MAYFIELD STREET TERRACE
Moreland Station STREET BERRY Interfaces to New residential tower 6+ storeys Heritage Building adjacent the rail corridor creates a COLEBROOK STREET residential areas Bob Hawke RESIDENTIAL visual landmark to the surrounding area, Gandolfo Existing Heritage would be highly Community Centre STATION STREET and would achieve views of the CBD Ilma Lever screening Bluestone sensitive to visual CAMERON STREET Gardens HUDSON STREET Gardens vegetation laneways change A LOCH STREET SERVICE STREET
SILO Building MORELAND AUDLEY STREET B CAMERON STREET Heritage STATION Childcare Playground Bluestone Poor landscape 15 Residential
2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 laneway PEVERIL STREET PEVERIL Centre 13 14 MAIN STREET and visual STREET COZENS Coburg Precinct amenity along the Station Reserve Moreland Tram Playground 10 RAILWAY PLACE 11 shared use path INDUSTRIAL Depot Heritage 5 6 Key view to TERRACE COBURG 8 Building RESIDENTIAL STREET WOOLACOTT 9 Moreland Station Tagging/Graffiti along STATION 4
Interfaces to No existing visual 3 ALLEN STREET ALLEN building the Upfield Path STREET REYNARD 12 WOLSELEY STREET residential areas would landscape buffer along GOLMOUR STREET Union Knitting Bluestone
CARRON STREET CARRON be highly sensitive to Railway Place adding to Mills building Heritage laneway
visual change STREET BAXTER
NORMAN STREET NORMAN the visual sensitivity of Existing green McKAY STREET MUNRO STREET MUNRO Substations SYDNEY ROAD STREET SARGOOD adjacent properties visual buffer to 7 RESIDENTIAL the rail Coburg Station Fitzroy Villa COMMERCIAL ROAD MORELAND RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BROWN STREET corridor Heritage Building Heritage Building
WILSON STREET WILSON BECKWITH STREET Warr COMMERCIAL LOUISA STREET 1 Park Residential areas primarily COMMERCIAL STREET VICTORIA WATERFIELD STREET LOBB STREET
consist of single storey detached STREET BELL OHEA STREET OHEA dwellings with the occasional Coburg double storey Davis Library COMMERCIAL
Street ROSS STREET MITCHELL STREET MITCHELL
Reserve STREET EDWARD RESIDENTIAL
DONALD STREET DONALD RESIDENTIAL SYDNEY ROAD DAVIES STREET DAVIES
RENNIE STREET RENNIE 2
RESIDENTIAL
WALSH STREET WALSH HATTON GROVE HATTON
SHEFFIELD STREET SHEFFIELD A.C.E.T. DE CARLE STREET CASH STREET RUSSELL STREET
HARDING STREET HARDING Bell Street A
Moreland Reserve B 0 25 50 100 200m
BLAIR STREET BLAIR CAMPBELL STREET CAMPBELL Figure 14 - Landscape and Visual Values - Analysis Plan Primary School
LEGEND 10 11 GENERAL LANDSCAPE FEATURES LANDSCAPE CHARACTER UNITS (LCUs) & SENSITIVITIES
Level Crossing Removal Site Landmark / Historical Feature Residential (HIGH)
Other Level Crossing Existing Canopy / Screening Vegetation Commercial (MODERATE)
Existing Railway Line Upfield Path Passive Open Space (MODERATE)
Contours Residential Interface Residential Heritage (HIGH)
Major Roads Commercial / Community Interface Car Parking / Utility (LOW)
Pedestrian crossing of the rail Passive Recreational Reserve Interface Industrial (LOW) corridor Industrial Interface Community (MODERATE) Pedestrian Overpass / Underpass Key Views and Sensitivities Heritage Feature
4 Photo Locations Potential view from future development Heritage Precinct
Residential interface to rail corridor adjacent Reynard Bluestone laneway and residential interface to commuter Street level crossing carpark, north west of Coburg Station
19 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 VICTORIA STREET BEHIND
EXISTING INFORMAL PLANNED MIXED-USE POTENTIAL COMMUTER CAR PARK DEVELOPMENT UP TO 6 FUTURE STOREY VIEWS EXISTING COBURG STATION POTENTIAL PLANNED MIXED-USE HERITAGE BUILDING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT UP TO 3 VIEWS STOREY UPFIELD PATH EXISTING BLUESTONE LANEWAY 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
EXISTING SYDNEY EXISTING WATERFIELD EXISTING COMMERCIAL CAR PARK EXISTING RAIL CORRIDOR + COBURG STATION + INFORMAL EXISTING HUDSON EXISTING RETAIL ROAD RETAIL STREET SUPERMARKET COMMUTER CAR PARK RESIDENTIAL STREET RESIDENTIAL
Figure 15 - Section A : Coburg Station and Victoria Street SECTION A COBURG STATION
PLANNED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT UP TO 14.5 METRES
HERITAGE RESIDENTIAL POTENTIAL PRECINCT UPFIELD PATH FUTURE VIEWS
EXISTING MAIN STREET EXISTING RAIL EXISTING GILMOUR EXISTING BECKWITH EXISTING ROSS EXISTING EXISTING SYDNEY RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL STREET RESIDENTIAL STREET RESIDENTIAL STREET RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL ROAD
Figure 16 - Section B : Residential Area and Sydney Road SECTION D WILSON STREET
12 13 14 15
View along Gilmour Street looking south toward Bell Street Playground within Coburg Station Reserve, south west of View across Coburg Station Reserve towards Munro Street Historic signal box adjacent to Munro Street level crossing level crossing the station
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 20 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2.4 PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY
Key map 1 2
9 8
7
12 11 13 10 6 4 5 3 2 1 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0
Maintenance shed south of Bell Street level crossing in View south along the Upfield Path adjacent to the station. the rail reserve adjacent to the rail corridor.
3 4 5 6
Coburg Station Coburg Station forecourt, bicycle rails and Parkiteer Victoria Street, looking towards Sydney Road from the Coburg Station underpass eastern entry Upfield rail corridor
21 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 7 8 9 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS
Coburg Station underpass western entry. CPTED issues due Coburg Station Reserve, north of Munro Street and adjacent to the rail corridor. Coburg Station Reserve to lack of survellaince, poor line of sight and confinement. The amenity value of the MTM depot (left) is also low.
10 11 12 13
Upfield Path north of the Munro Street level crossing Munro Street level crossing and heritage listed signal box Heritage listed railway signal On road section of the Upfield Path running along Railway Place south of the Munro Street level crossing
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 22 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2.5 DEMOGRAPHICS AND COMMUNITY PROFILE
Figure 17 - Population profile and growth projections Key map POPULATION PROFILE At the time of the 2016 Census, Coburg had a population of 26,185 people. The area’s population has consistently grown from 2001 to 2016, and is expected to continue to grow up to and past 2036. According to population forecasts, Coburg will experience a population increase of approximately 45% between 2016 and 2036, which will be an increase from 26,185 to 38,074 people. This is slightly higher than the wider LGA (City of Moreland) which is predicted to increase approximately 40% by 2036, and significantly higher than Greater Melbourne, 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS CONTEXT 2.0 which is predicted to experience a population increase of approximately 27%. In 2016, the population of Coburg had a relatively even split between males (48.4%) and females (51.6%). The median age was 35 (similar to the Greater Melbourne median age of 36), which corresponds to the largest age group of 25-44 year olds. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Coburg has similar (if not slightly smaller) percentages of individuals aged 0-14, 15-24, 45-64 and 65+ however, the percentage of individuals The following infographics represent a summary of the aged 25-44 is notably larger in Coburg than in Greater demographic characteristics for the Coburg Statistical Area Melbourne. Furthermore, the greatest projected population (SSC20311), in which the Bell Street level crossing removal increase (from 2016 - 2036) is also in this age group of 25-44, site is situated. The data has been derived from the 2001, 2011 which is expected to increase from 10,022 people in 2016 to and 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics Quick Stats with 14,223 people in 2036. Despite this, all age groups are future population forecast data (2036) derived from the City of predicted to experience significant population increases by Moreland Profile ID. The local population and demographic 2036. Thus, the design outcome must cater for diverse user profile should be duly considered when developing the design groups with diverse needs. solution.
23 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 DWELLING CHARACTERISTICS Figure 18 - Dwelling profile and growth projections MODE OF TRAVEL Figure 20 - Modal share comparative analysis
Nearly all private dwellings (92%) within the Coburg Statistical Of the population within Coburg, 50.6% of people on an
Area are occupied, with only 8% unoccupied. The number of average weekday drive to work. Of these, 3.5% were 2.0 CONTEXT ANALYSIS dwellings in the suburb has increased from 9,212 to 11,068 passengers, suggesting that the majority of vehicles are solo- between 2001 and 2016 and is projected to increase to 15,946 occupied. This is comparatively lower than the wider LGA and by 2036, which indicates an accelerated growth in the number Greater Melbourne. Furthermore, in Coburg 24.8% of people of dwellings being constructed in Coburg. travel by public transport to work, which is slightly higher than the rate in the wider LGA, and almost double the rate in Of the occupied private dwellings within Coburg, 64.5% were Greater Melbourne. These statistics indicate that Coburg separate houses, 25.5% were semi-detached, terrace or residents rely significantly on public and active modes of townhouses, and 9.3% were flats, units or apartments, with transport. The implications of this are that Coburg will require 0.2% classified as other dwellings. more public transport services. Consolidated and improved In comparison to Greater Melbourne, both Coburg and the active transport routes and facilities shall be required. wider City of Moreland (LGA) have significantly more semi- In comparison to Greater Melbourne, a larger percentage of detached, terrace or townhouses. Contrastingly, in terms of people in the City of Moreland use public and active transport flats, units and apartments, Coburg has a smaller percentage to get to work, while a smaller percentage use a private than both the LGA and Greater Melbourne. Lastly, Coburg has vehicles. a marginally smaller proportion of separate houses when compared to Greater Melbourne, while the wider LGA has the smallest proportion.
Figure 19 - Dwelling profile comparative analysis EMPLOYMENT Figure 21 - Industry by occupation profile
Of all residents who are formally part of the work force aged 15 years and over, approximately 8.7% were recorded as unemployed in Coburg, which is 2.9% higher than the LGA ( 5.8%) and 3.0% higher than the general unemployment rate of Greater Melbourne.
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 24 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
25 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 STRATEGIC PLANNING 3.0 AND POLICY ANALYSIS
3.1 STATE PLANNING POLICY 3.2 STRATEGIC TRANSPORT DIRECTIONS 3.3 LOCAL STRATEGIES AND POLICY 3.4 MAJOR PROJECTS
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 26 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 3.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS Coburg include:Coburg Street, Bell at removal crossing level to the relevant Clauses clauses. relevant other into integrated and removed been has which Melbourne, to Plan specifically refers 9which Clause notably removed, been have Project Removal Crossing Level to the pertinent previously clauses several restructure, the of aresult As structure. VPP the to simplify design is 1987. PPF Act The Environment and Planning the in out set as Victoria in planning of objectives the meet Victoria in policies development and use land that to ensure seeks ,which (VPP) Scheme Planning 19 Victorian the of 9to Clause Clause at contained (SPPF) Framework Policy Planning State the to supersede 2018, July 31 the on gazetted was Framework Policy Planning A new 3. 26 as and Moreland Coburg. such sub-region, northern the in areas for network transport active and integrated to an contribute all actions These • • • • following: the are project removal crossing level the of provision to the related directly are which actions 3, Outcome Within to market’. goods and services and to jobs people connects that system transport integrated an has 3 ‘Melbourne Outcome of part integral an as Project Removal Crossing Level the 2017 references Melbourne Plan city. central the of outside occurs growth employment ensuring in Centres Activity Major of role the recognises and Centre Activity aMajor as Coburg identifies Melbourne Plan Melbourne. Metropolitan of Region Northern the within is site Removal Crossing Level Coburg Street, Bell The 3.1 PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK (PPF) FRAMEWORK POLICY PLANNING MELBOURNE 2017PLAN - 2050 •
development of Victoria of development Cla seeks to promote the the to promote seeks Metropolitan Activity Centres. Activity Metropolitan growth in places of state significance state of places in growth Act and networks; Act network; cycling strategic the in gaps critical closing and suburbs middle and inner from bike by jobs to access people more Act corridor); Road Sydney and Line Upfield the as (such corridors transport to significant project planning Act
use 11 (Settlement) which under Clause 11.01-1R1 Clause under which 11 use (Settlement) ion 44- Local Networks of Cycling Links. Links. Cycling of Networks Local 44- ion pedestrian accessible and efficient -Safe, 42 ion to enable corridors cycling strategic -Develop 42 ion transport integrated of -Commencement 39 ion STATE PLANNING POLICY POLICY STATE PLANNING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS POLICY AND PLANNING STRATEGIC sustainable growth and and growth sustainable by focusing focusing by investment and and investment including including • • • • •
interchanges, rail stations and major attractions. major and stations rail interchanges, system. system. most direct route practical and to separate cyclists from from cyclists separate to and practical route direct most facilities and services to transport and enhance the public realm realm public the enhance and particularly storage, for cyclists at public transport transport public at cyclists for storage, particularly detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. properties. neighbouring on impact detrimental transport modes to provide a comprehensive transport transport comprehensive a provide to modes transport contribute to a sense of place and cultural identity. In In identity. cultural and place of sense a to contribute 18.01-2S seeks to 18.01-2S seeks ensuring cycling infrastructure is planned to provide the the provide to planned is infrastructure cycling ensuring public and cycling walking, by access improving outcomes that contribute positively to the local context context local the to positively contribute that outcomes by integrating land use and transport. transport. and use land integrating by for public transport services transport public for other road users and providing improved facilities, facilities, improved providing and users road other Clause 18.02-1S (Movement networks) seeks to seeks 18.02-1S networks) (Movement Clause se 18.01-1S Clause under which 18 (Transport), Clause vi to develop seeks centres) 11.03-1SClause (Activity the use of sustainable personal transport personal sustainable of use the Clause 15.01-1S to Clause seeks Cla are safe, healthy, functional and enjoyable and that that and enjoyable and functional healthy, safe, are strategises to strategises addition, addition, Metropolitan Activity Centres by ensuring they are hubs hubs are they ensuring by Centres Activity Metropolitan facilities are aggregated and provide net community community net provide and aggregated are facilities other commercial services services commercial other efficient use of infrastructure. of use efficient 17 Clause under which Development), 17 (Economic Clause communities’ needs for retail, entertainment, office and and office entertainment, retail, for needs communities’ benefit in relation to their viability, accessibility and the the and accessibility viability, their to relation in benefit brant and highly accessible activity centres by by centres activity accessible highly and brant .02-1S seeks to .02-1S seeks eks to eks use 15 (Built Environment and Heritage) which under under which Heritage) and 15 Environment use (Built create a safe and sustainable transport system system transport sustainable and safe a create Clause 15.01-2S seeks to achieve to achieve 15.01-2S seeks Clause support the development and growth of of growth and development the support encourage development that meets the the meets that development encourage coordinate development of all all of development coordinate create urban environments that that environments urban create through through . while while Clause 11.03-1R Clause while minimising minimising ensuring commercial commercial ensuring In addition, Clause Clause addition, In through through building building promote promote LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1
3.3 (interchange). Train Station and (P3) Place level municipal to the proximity close to their due (W2) routes walking for provide location this in Street Bell and Road Sydney Both (C1s). routes cycling priority high are Street O’Hea and Street Munro Path, Upfield The (GT3). traffic general of level moderate and (T2) tram via people of movement asignificant for provides also which (P3) function ‘Place’ competing the has Street Bell of South to the Road Sydney vehicles. dimensional over for providing route (FS) Special a Freight is and Tram (T2) and (B2) Bus via people of movement significant (GT2), function movement traffic general asignificant performs Street Bell of North to the Road Sydney (P3). Station to the Road Sydney from function ‘Place’ acompeting also is There (B2). bus via frequency moderate at people of number asignificant to move required is and further (GT2) municipalities multiple linking traffic general of movement asignificant to perform needs Street Bell vehicles. (OSOM) Mass Over Size Over for route (FS) Freight Special important an (F1) Route also and Freight priority ahigh is Coburg through Street Bell Classifications’. – Defining & Place ‘Movement document the in available are classifications the for definitions (M&P) &Place Movement The crossing. level rail the by affected corridors movement significant most three the are Line Upfield the and Road Sydney Street, Bell assessment, rapid Place and Movement to VicRoad’s According the population. well-being of and economic environmental cultural, social, the on emphasis an with neighbourhoods sustainable create to is vision (MSS) Statement Strategic Municipal Council’s –Vision 21.02 Clause airports. Essendon and Melbourne and Melbourne of Port the routes, major transport District, Business Melbourne’s Central to access providing in role akey plays municipality the that recognised it Furthermore, in Melbourne. municipalities populous most the of one is Moreland that identifies 21.01 Clause at profile municipal Moreland’s of City The 21.01–Clause Profile Municipal include: project to the relevant are which provisions guiding key The Scheme. Planning Moreland the of provisions and policies planning local to the subject therefore is and Moreland, of municipality the within located is site Coburg Street, Bell The DIR 3.2 MOVEMENT AND PLACE AND MOVEMENT
LOCAL STRATEGIES LOCAL AND STR ECTIONS ECTIONS ATEGIC TRANSPORT URBA N DESIGN GUIDELINES
PO | SIT E 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | COBURG STREET, E 4-BELL LICY LICY significance on the heritage register. on the heritage significance it’s and Precinct Line Railway Upfield the of heritage the of detail more 2017 for November in prepared Report Heritage Cultural associated to the also and 3.3 to Section Refer places. heritage of significance the respect works and buildings that to ensure seeks and places heritage all of enhancement and conservation the encourages Clause This (HO180). Overlay Heritage alocal within is Street Munro and Street Bell between corridor railway and Station Railway Coburg The Overlay. Heritage the within to land applies Clause This –Heritage 22.06 Clause streetscape upgrades. to the contributes and design landscape with integrated is development that to ensure seeks Clause this Furthermore, Centres. Activity Glenroy and Brunswick Coburg, the by encouragingdirections, substantial and change growth in strategic and vision Council’s to implement seeks Clause This Framework –Strategic 21.03 Clause design. landscape and realm public the integrate which designs responsive site seek particular in quality, design improve to seek which directions provides also MSS Moreland’s communities. sustainable supports that system transport a and transport integrated encourages Council Furthermore, 4). (Site Coburg Street, Bell and 37) (Site Brunswick Road, Moreland 22), (Site Glenroy Road, Glenroy at separations grade the and services transport public improved for advocate to continue will Council that 7states Direction Strategic facilities. regional and investment government for prioritised be should and intensification and change significant most the accommodating for suitable being as acknowledged are centres These transport. public by served well generally are and options mix of employment a diverse activity, and cultural commercial uses, retail of mix a broad provides which Moreland, within centre alarger as recognised is Centres) Activity Glenroy and Brunswick with (along Centre Activity Coburg The
LEV EL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 PROJECT REMOVAL CROSSING EL
|
201 8 3.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS 27 erview of the strategic and policy context of the velop the Coburg Activity Centre into a vibrant and hieve a high quality of public realm throughout the ategic planning framework implement to the Vision he Activity Centre function to as the prime shopping, viewof the land use and development issues and Visionand guiding principles underpinning future encourageenvironmentally sustainable development For t To ac To An ov Coburg Activity Centre; reA opportunities; The planning centre, and the for A str for the Coburg Activity Centre Zone. de To diverse pedestrian oriented higherdensity mixed use centre; living, employment and activity precinct in Moreland; outcomes in the design, construction and operation of the urban form, buildings and places; centre;
MORELAND OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2012 STRATEGY MORELAND SPACE OPEN COBURGACTIVITY CENTRE REFERENCE DOCUMENT 2016 The Moreland City Council ‘Coburg Activity Centre Reference Document is as a consolidated 2016’ reference of the background work and structure planning exercises that preceded the introduction of the Coburg Activity Centre Zone in the(ACZ1) Moreland Planning Scheme. comprises:The document • • • • General objectives for the Coburg Activity Centre outlined in the document that are relevant the to site include: • • • • The Moreland Open Space Strategy identifies that Coburg is relatively well serviced by open space, however there are some small pockets withpoor access open to space, and key barriers, such as Sydney Road, Bell Streetand the Upfield Railwaythat make it difficult access to open space safely. Furthermore, it is recognised that within Coburg, the Upfield Railway Line provides a valuable north-south off road route. The Strategy seeks further to investigate way a improve to the Upfield Pathas a key route for pedestrians and cyclists. MORELANDINDUSTRIAL LAND 2015-2030 STRATEGY COBURG MAJOR COBURG ACTIVITY CENTRE, FORM RATIONALE BUILT AND BUILDING ENVELOPES 2014 This documentis intendedbe to readin conjunctionwith Schedule the 1 to Coburg Activity Centre Zone (ACZ1), outlining form built requirements identified throughout various structure plans, strategies and guidelines which apply theto Coburg Activity Centre. The document identifies that the built form objectives for the Coburg Activity Centre, generally seek establish to the tallest buildingsin the Activity Centre, in proximity Coburg to Train Station and fronting Bell Street, transitioning down a more to modest built form scale along the fringes of the centre. The Moreland City Council draft ‘Moreland Car Parking Strategy 2018’ has been prepared support to the delivery of the outcomes sought by the MITS. Parking Policy is a key lever whichcan influencethe modeshift towards walking, cycling publicand transport. The main changes identified in the strategy are parking rates and parking restrictions, particularly around activity centres including Coburg Major Activity Centre. It also looks into reviewing carparking arrangement outside Council jurisdiction, including railway station car parks. The Moreland Industrial Land Strategy 2015-2030 (MILS) was adoptedby Moreland City Council in and 2016 incorporated in the Moreland Planning Scheme via Amendment C158. The MILS essentially recognises land which should be retained for industrial purposes and that which is suitable for rezoning fromindustrial commercial, to mixed use or residential. It sets the foundation for further increased development, to support the population increase projected in Moreland. The Strategy alsomentions rail corridors as a major impedimentmovement to through the City of Moreland, for pedestrians, cyclists motorists, and with active transport such as walking and cycling being the priority. Community consultationfor the Strategy noted Safer ‘... crossing points, shared zones, removal of on-street car parking, increased number of crossing points, increased crossing time for pedestrians, additional crossing bridges across the railway lines and creeks, more road space for pedestrians, automated pedestrian crossings andmore accessible crossing points were identified as potential enablers walking to by the community.’ The Strategy also highlights Coburg’s role as Moreland’s Major Activity Centre, providing a significant opportunity for redevelopment. MORELAND CAR PARKING STRATEGY 2018 2018 MORELAND STRATEGY CAR PARKING (DRAFT)
Rev 1 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESURBAN DESIGN MORELAND PEDESTRIAN STRATEGY STRATEGY PEDESTRIAN MORELAND 2010 The Moreland City Council ‘Moreland Pedestrian Strategy 2010-2019’ providesstrategic a vision, which will enable Council make to Morelandmore accessible pedestrians to and promote walking within Moreland. The Strategy recognises that in order reduce to car dependency, it is important that people have good access public to transport. Furthermore, walkingis componenta of all public transport journeys,and access public to transportis generally considered adequate for people living within 800 metres of a train station and 400 metres of a tram or bus route. The Moreland City Council draft ‘Moreland Integrated Transport Strategy 2018’ has been developed in the face of challenges brought by rapid population growthin the municipality and is a response newto techonologies in mobility. The Strategy outlines the policies and tangible actionsthat aim drive to modea shift sustainable to transport. Strategy Transport Integrated previous the supercedes It 2010. Community consultation is currently being completedon the Strategy. The new strategy addresses traffic congestion as a major issue for the City of Moreland, and within this section, it addresses the issue of level crossings within the City of Moreland, along with traffic intersections and other sources of traffic congestion. Precinct 2 Precinct Bell Street betweenService Street and Sydney Roadfalls within Precinct 2. Bell Street is identified in the Framework Plan as being a ‘Principle bus route and interchange’. Land within Precinct 2 is identified as being used primarily for commercial/retail and residential purposes. The Upfield Path is identified along the eastern side of the railway corridor. Propertiesthe to north of Bell Street have preferreda building height of between 14.4 metres and metres. 21.6 Bell Street is within a Road Zone, Category 1 which identifies significant existing proposed and arterial roads. The precinct objectives and guidelines for Precinct 2 seek to, amongst other things, improve permeability and safety for pedestrians cyclists. and 4 Precinct Precinct 4 applies land to further west of the railway corridor along Hudson Street and further east of the railway corridor along Russell Street. The Land Use Framework Plan identifies that this Precinct is primarily residentialland. new A civic square is proposed at the Bob Hawke Centre site, which is located the to south-west of the Coburg Railway Station. Land the to northof Bell Street and the to southof Munro Street is generally withinthe Neighbourhood Residential Zone – Schedule or the 1 (NRZ1) General Residential Zone – Schedule 1 (GRZ1). MORELAND INTEGRATED TRANSPORT TRANSPORT INTEGRATED MORELAND (DRAFT)STRATEGY 2018 (MITS) E 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | | SIT
LEVELCROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT LX31 -
|
COBURG ACTIVITY COBURG CENTREFRAMEWORK PLAN 2018 Figure - Coburg 18 Activity Centre Framework Plan TheCoburg Activity Centre Framework Planseparates the Activity Centre into the following precincts, which have a direct relationship with the level crossing removal site- 1 Precinct Precinct 1 applies Coburg to Station and Sydney Road and to landimmediately the to west of the railway corridor and the to east of Sydney Road. Precinct 1 is primarily for commercial/ retail and residential uses, with public space associated with station facilities. Buildings the to east of the railway corridor have a preferred building height of between metres 21.6 and 36 metres. A new metre17 wide street is proposed along the eastern side of the railway corridor which would connect Bell Street and Munro Street. The pedestrian spine along Victoria Street links the easternand western sides of the railway corridor via the underpass.existing The ACZ1 seeks acknowledge to Coburg Station as a key gatewayand an attractive entrance the to Activity Centre for train patrons. Furthermore, the establishment of the public realm in the Station forecourt is recognised as it provides an important gateway and connection the to Activity Centre, with a continued focus as the activity centre develops. 3.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS 28 • • • • • to: is Zone Centre Activity the of purpose The south. to the Road to Moreland through north, to the Street Carr from Road Sydney of west and east to areas applies and corridor, Road Sydney the covers which Centre Activity Coburg entire to the applied been has ACZ1 1(ACZ1). The Schedule – Zone Centre Activity the within located is Street) Munro and Street Bell (between corridor railway the of east and west the to areas and station, the surrounding immediately land The PUZ4. the within goods) convenience other and drink food, of sale to the related conditions to (subject station Railway or aRailway of purposes the for land of use the for required not is permit Aplanning purposes. transport for land this of use the recognises zone this of application The (PUZ4). 4-Transport Zone Use Public as zoned are Station Railway Coburg and Corridor Railway Upfield The any new development. development. new any of design the in line railway and Station Railway Coburg the of separation grade future any for to provide seeks ACZ1 The corridor). railway the of west to the as (such areas suburban established with interfaces the at form built lower with encouraged are to storeys ten six from ranging buildings where area an as identified is Central Coburg Station. Railway to Coburg Street Russell from Street Victoria along shown also is spine pedestrian A key Street. Munro and Street Bell between corridor railway the and Station Railway Coburg to the apply not does ACZ1 the that identifies 1) (Schedule Plan Framework Centre Activity Coburg The ZONING
Fac and environment; stimulating and safe walkable, Cre centre; activity the within services and facilities the utilise Del uses. entertainment and civic office, retail, for focus the as Centre Enc Centre; the Activity Enc with the Development Framework for the activity centre. activity the for Framework Development the with iver a diversity of housing at higher densities to better to better densities higher at housing of a diversity iver ilitate use and development of land in accordance accordance in land of development and use ilitate ate through good urban design an attractive, pleasant, pleasant, attractive, an design urban good ate through ourage the development of the core of the Activity Activity the of core the of development the ourage of development intensive the and uses of amix ourage the Moreland Integrated Transport Strategy (2018). Strategy Integrated Transport the Moreland upon based to revision subject is Overlay Parking existing The zones. mentioned above the in uses land for rates parking car appropriate to identify is PO1 the of purpose The Moreland. throughout Zones Centre Activity and Zones Commercial Zone, Growth Residential Zone, Use Mixed the within broadly more to land applied been has and corridor railway of west and east to land 1applies –Schedule Overlay Parking The Overlay Parking houses. neighbourhood and centres health child and maternal drainage, footpaths, streetscape works, childcare centres, roads, including Moreland within infrastructure new of range a for funding to provide used is levy The area. floor industrial or commercial leasable increase or a site on dwellings of number the to increase proposing are that developments to applies DCPO1 the under payable levy The municipality. Moreland entire to the applied is which overlay an is 1(DCPO1) –Schedule Overlay Contributions Development The - Schedule 1 Overlay Development Plan Contributions land. that for (VicRoads) authority acquiring to the 1987 Act Environment and Planning the of 55 Section under referred be PAO1 must the in included land the within works and buildings for application Any (VicRoads). Corporation Roads the by acquired to be proposed is which to land PAO1 applies The Road. Sydney of portion a along as well as Street, Bell of sides northern and southern the along to land (PAO1) applies Overlay Acquisition A Public 1 – Schedule Overlay Acquisition Public 1936’. Mills Knitting ‘Union to the (HO121) applies and Overlay Heritage the by affected also is crossing) level Street Munro the of south-east the (to Street Munro 37 at property The H0952). Reference Victoria (Heritage Register Heritage Victorian the on included is Precinct Line Railway Upfield The Brunswick. Street, Albert at Gates and Cabin Gatekeepers the including signals, and gates structures, buildings, registered other includes also HO180 Coburg. and Moreland Brunswick, Jewell, at stations railway the includes and Precinct Line Railway Upfield to the applies (HO180) Overlay Heritage The Overlay Heritage OVERLAYS LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1
Figure 19: Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Plan Analysis Policy and Planning 19: Strategic Figure URBA N DESIGN GUIDELINES
| SIT E 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | COBURG STREET, E 4-BELL
LEV EL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 PROJECT REMOVAL CROSSING EL
|
201 8 3.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS 2929
Rev 1 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 This page has intentionally been left blank
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESGUIDELINESURBANURBAN DESIGN DESIGN E 4 - BELLE 4 - BELL STREET, STREET, COBURG COBURG | | | SIT| SIT
LEVELLEVELCROSSINGCROSSING REMOVALREMOVAL PROJECTPROJECT LX31LX31 - -
||
20182018 This page has intentionally been left blank
31 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 COMMUNITY AND 4.0 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
4.1 OVERVIEW 4.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 4.3 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 32 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 4. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
4.1 OVERVIEW 4.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MORELAND CITY COUNCIL VICROADS:
A communications and stakeholder engagement plan has Moreland City Council has reviewed the Design Guidelines The Moreland City Council comments address major VicRoads is responsible for the management of the been developed which outlines the engagement activities that section of the Bell Street Coburg Urban Design Guidelines, principles which have been proposed from the Coburg Activity metropolitan road network, with responsibility for Bell Street will be undertaken throughout the project, including: and provided detailed commentary around each of the Centre Reference Document 2016, and seek to reiterate and as an arterial road and its intersections and any road signals. Principles which forms the design guidelines. The guidelines strengthen these through the LXRA Urban Design Guidelines. Road geometry needs to adhere to VicRoads and Austroad • community information sessions were reviewed by the urban design, place and transport Guidelines. Guidelines exist for road alignment design, vehicle • trader briefings teams, and comments provided back to LXRA for integration TRANSPORT FOR VICTORIA (TFV) access ways, maximum gradients, traffic visibility and height into the urban design guidelines. clearances. Standards that strongly influence the urban • online discussion forum TFV are responsible for the planning, coordination, operation design opportunities include minimum clearances between • letterbox drops Along with detailed comments on the design guidelines, and maintenance of the public transport system. TFV’s core kerbs and rail structure, and separation of intersections and • email updates. Moreland City Council also had general comments around function includes managing and making ongoing signals along arterial routes. maintenance boundaries, inputs to materiality of the proposed improvements to the network to meet the current and future public transport demand. LXRA have also convened an Through these activities, LXRA will seek feedback from the works, the proposed design process etc.. which are outside of VicRoads are represented as part of the TFV stakeholder Integrated Transport Working Group (ITWG) , comprised of community about what they want to see in the area including the scope of the urban design guidelines and are more group which has been consulted with for the Active Transport TFV, PTV, MTM and VicRoad’s as a forum for regular aspects such as open space, parks, landscaping and cycling program wide queries. These can be addressed outside of the Report, and will continue to be consulted with during the coordination of the project. facilities. UDG scope within the overall program, but are noted for design process.
4.0 COMMUNITY 4.0 AND action. They have developed preliminary patronage forecasts, models STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER Community consultation sessions took place for both Bell and policies that could influence the design. The Station Street Coburg and Moreland Road level crossing sites in July Within the design guidelines comments from the Moreland Access Plan prepared by TFV outlines strategic considerations, 2018. City Council, some of the major comments are summarised below- access provision requirements for different modes. These Community consultation was undertaken in mid-2018, requirements have been incorporated into the guidelines and • Ensure that visible infrastructure is screened and including two information sessions on 19 and 22 July and an contract documents, to inform the design response. protects the amenity of the views from the Upfield Path, online engagement hub from 19 July to 9 August. Two feasible Figure 20 - Engagement Phases along Railway Place and within the Coburg Activity Centre designs were presented during community consultation – rail Apart from requirements set out in the Station Access Plan, Precinct; over road and rail under road. Road-based designs were ruled no direct advice has been sought. Further consultation shall KEY ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES out due to compulsory property acquisition, impact to the • Prioritise the use of active transport along the Upfield be required by the Alliance, during the design development tram depot on Moreland Road and impact to trader access. process. Path and through the Coburg/Moreland precincts; Identify main stakeholders and PHASE groups • Clarify the position of the future bus interchange on Bell 01 Outline the project process, Approximately 260 people attended in the sessions and over This document incorporates the active transport hierarchy consultation process, and stages Street, adjacent to the level crossing site; REGISTER YOUR INTEREST 2,900 people visited the online engagement hub. Almost 700 which have been agreed between the relevant active transport feedback submissions were received about what is important • Ensure that the view lines and integrity of the heritage officers from: LXRA, TfV and Moreland City Council. to the community and the perceived benefits and challenges Inform key stakeholders, and the listed Coburg Station are not compromised, and that the community of design options, project of the designs under consideration. interface with the Coburg Activity Centre is acknowledged pathway, and timeframes METRO TRAINS MELBOURNE (MTM), VICTRACK AND PUBLIC PHASE Gather feedback from stakeholders and in the station design; TRANSPORT VICTORIA (PTV): 02 community on issues and opportunities, and design considerations The key themes from the feedback were: TELL US WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU • Increase canopy cover of the precincts through additional • Improving safety street tree planting to paths, carparks and precinct VicTrack own the land and lease the rail corridor to MTM. where impacted by the works; MTM and PTV are responsible for rail infrastructure and have • Future-proofing the Coburg and Brunswick areas Present outcomes of Phase 02 and developed preliminary patronage forecasts and have a range PHASE initial design concepts for option(s) • Respond to the unique character of the place within the 03 Inform stakeholders and the • Look and feel of the design of policies that influence station design. These include vertical community of the project progress station design, noting the heritage of the station and it’s transportation, station layout, car parking provision and CURRENT STAGE OPTIONS PRESENTATION • Importance of heritage role in the identity of the precinct; service vehicle standards. Other elements that effect the urban design quality of the project include landscape • Greater east-west connectivity • Ensure pedestrian and active transport routes are well guidelines, fence and barrier and other safety requirements Present the preferred design influenced • Improvements to the existing shared use path catered for; PHASE by community feedback along the rail corridor. 04 Inform the stakeholders and community of the project, scope, and timeframes • Ensure that the amenity of the area is not impacted by the DESIGN PRESENTATION Further community consultation and stakeholder engagement ultimate rail solution. No direct advice has been sought from PTV and MTM. Further will be undertaken throughout the project. consultation shall be required by the Alliance, during the design development process.
33 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 4.0 COMMUNITY AND 4.0 COMMUNITY
This page has intentionally been left blank
2019| LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 34 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
35 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 ISSUES AND 5.0 OPPORTUNITIES
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 36 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 2. ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
6
6
6 8 8 7 10 8 6 6 5 4 3 12 10 11 1 9 4 1 4 4 7 13 9 8 6 14 5 4 5 7 2 2 10 5 8 5 4 3 8 7
2 2
6 2 6 1 5 4 2 5.0ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
7 6 6
6
Figure 25 - Issues and Opportunities Analysis
37 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Based on the preceding analysis presented in this document, ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES there are a number of issues and opportunities for the project site. It is expected that design teams may identify further issues and opportunities through their analysis. Heritage status of rail corridor will need to be managed in Maximise the opportunities to celebrate and enhance the 11 The use of sustainable methods of water harvesting and 1 1 consultation with Heritage Victoria. cultural and social heritage and identity of Coburg. passive irrigation for both existing and proposed The key issues and opportunities are summarised here: vegetation should be pursued, to mitigate flooding and As a VicRoads declared road, Bell Street is a major Opportunities to enhance the streetscape character of 2 2 also passively detain stormwater on site where possible. thoroughfare which promotes freight and regional traffic the Activity Centre through the application of high quality, carrying functions. Pedestrians and cyclists require clear site responsive materials in line with the City of Moreland Investigate opportunities for relocating the existing MTM 12 wayfinding and safe crossing points. Technical Notes. depot to a more suitable site, with improved access.
3 Poor connectivity and CPTED issues due to the MTM depot 3 Improve the physical and visual permeability between the Provide additional bicycle parking to cater for increasing 13 on the west of the rail corridor, adjacent to pedestrian station and the Activity Centre. patronage and the desired mode hierarchy for bicycle- underpass linking Victoria Street. train and bicycle-bus interchange. 4 The centre is well-served by public transport including Design to allow for mode separation between commuter 4 Limited cross corridor pedestrian and cyclist crossing train, tram, and bus services. Integrate LXR project with 14 opportunities to access the Activity Centre and poor the other public transport modes at consolidated cyclists, cyclists transiting to the modal interchange and quality crossings along and connections to Upfield path. locations to complement and support the rapid growth of pedestrians, through the provision of separated paths the Activity Centre. along the Upfield Path. Multi-modal interchange experience is poor due to 5 dispersed train station facilities and bus stops. 5 Connect pedestrian and cycle networks into the existing Upfield Path and other cycling and pedestrian Established vegetation along the Upfield rail corridor infrastructure such as existing public open space. 6 provides a buffer for neighbouring land and the Upfield Path. Removal of mature trees will need to be managed. 6 Enhancement of connections between the station precinct and community facilities including Coburg High School. Population growth in the Activity Centre will place 7 increased pressure on transport corridors and open 7 Integrate the alignment option and potential station spaces. re-development with the Civic Square Market vision outlined in Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Lack of passive surveillance between Bell St and Munro 8 Reference Document (2016). Collaborate with Council to Street along the railway corridor due to carparking and understand long term aspirational plans and back of retail fronting the Upfield Path. development potential of Council land holdings and assets. OPPORTUNITIES 9 Existing challenges for universal accessibility at the 8 Opportunity to support urban renewal of adjacent land. AND ISSUES 5.0 underpass due to steep gradients. Opportunity to update and renew ageing infrastructure and The current Upfield Path is not suitable for the existing 9 10 the public environment. Collaborate with Council to reflect and projected volumes of pedestrian and cycle users. The the long term aspirations for the development of the Coburg design of any future infrastructure should take into Activity Centre Structure Plan account projected user volumes, and is dependent upon Open spaces within the VicTrack boundary including space to ascertain if separation of modes is able to be 10 accomplished. Coburg Station Reserve present an opportunity for integrated and high quality landscaping along the corridor.
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 38 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
39 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 6.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
6.1 GUIDELINES STRUCTURE AND ROLE 6.2 VISION 6.3 DESIGN GUIDELINES
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 40 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 6. DESIGN GUIDELINES
6.1 GUIDELINES STRUCTURE AND ROLE
Figure 24- Urban Design Guidelines structure The design guidelines set out in this section, are structured in three main parts, as illustrated in Figure 24. The guidelines set out site specific performance outcomes and design requirements, that must be achieved for the Bell Street, Coburg site. ROLE OF THE GUIDELINES The guideline provisions address urban design matters, primarily built form, movement and landscaping elements. It covers requirements for three urban contexts, including the site and Coburg Station Precinct, the transition zone between the station and the wider precinct, and the corridor and wider precinct area (Refer to the UDF). The design guidelines have been shaped by the preceding analysis, community and stakeholder engagement, and broader urban design principles, objectives and standards set out in the Urban Design Framework. The guidelines structure is described further for each key section below: (1) Vision The vision statement (set out in Section 6.2) puts forth the ambition of the level crossing removal for the Bell Street level crossing site. It is site specific and has been developed based on the preceding analysis, as well as advice and input from the Urban Design Advisory Panel (UDAP). (2) Strategic Objectives The strategic objectives are high level performance outcomes underpinning the vision and drafted for each principle, which must be achieved through the design response. (3) Design Guidelines The design guidelines are more targeted and outline how the design response should achieve the principles within the Urban Design
6.0 DESIGN6.0 GUIDELINES Framework. The guidelines are not based on a
reference design for a single preferred option, but rather are intended to apply to all road or rail
41 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 6.2 VISION
The Bell Street Level Crossing Removal will create a safer and more connected Coburg, allowing the Coburg precinct to develop into the future with improved transport links. 6.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES 6.0DESIGN
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 42 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 6.3 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Figure 25: Design Guidelines - Identity, Urban Integration and Vibrancy STATION PRECINCT AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS
IDENTITY A well-defined identity and sense of place is key to creating strong and vibrant communities. URBAN INTEGRATION A well-integrated environment is a sound framework for the successful development of a great place.
VIBRANCY Animation and diversity in the experience of a great public place supports a 8 prosperous and healthy community. 4 3 6 GUIDELINES 1 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 8 5 6 4 1. CREATE A UNIQUE IDENTITY FOR THE 1• Ensure the station provides a unique sense of identity, arrival and pedestrian 4 8 COBURG STATION PRECINCT UTILISING scale, responding to the urban scale and fabric of the Coburg PAC. 5 THE HERITAGE OF THE AREA 2• Ensure public realm enhancements are flexible and can facilitate adjacent 7 2 The character and identity of the Coburg Station future development such as the Civic Square Market and an east-west Precinct should be reinforced and complement the pedestrian link from Coburg Station to Waterfield Street in keeping with the Upfield Railway Line Precinct heritage character, Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Reference Document (2016). 3 whilst reinforcing the unique diversity of Bell Street • Improve cross corridor connectivity through Victoria Street, allowing for an and Sydney Road. increase of volumes of users, improved sight lines and separation of cyclists
2. CREATE A STRONG SENSE OF ARRIVAL TO 4 and pedestrians along this route. COBURG • Incorporate consistent public realm enhancements in areas impacted by the The design response should orientate users and 5 level crossing removal to ensure the sense of place, pedestrian sense of scale, create a sense of entry to the precinct, the and identity of the Coburg PAC is maintained. neighbourhood and the wider rail corridor. This will be supported by appropriate built form and public realm 6• Create an attractive and functional public realm, which allows for separation of 9 enhancements. cyclists and pedestrians.
3. STRENGTHEN AND LINK GREEN SPACE IN • Provide visually prominent and accessible station entry points which are in 7 COBURG keeping with the Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Reference Document The design response should link the station precinct (2016).
with the adjacent Coburg Station Reserve, and • Use high quality and consistent materials in keeping with the Moreland City contribute to strengthening the public open space 8 Council’s Coburg Streetscape Masterplan and Moreland Technotes, to create a through the Upfield Line corridor and adjacent sense of identity and complement the heritage identity of the Upfield Railway spaces. 9 0 25 50 100 Line Precinct. IDENTITY / INTEGRATION / VIBRANCY 4. FOSTER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND S C ALE 1: 3,000AT A3 • Existing vegetation on VicTrack land to be surveyed and assessed for future LEGEND URBAN RENEWAL IN COBURG 10 LEGEND PRECINCT PLAN viability. Railway Station Activity node Bicycle facilities As an area undergoing significant growth, the design 11• Ensure the design of the rail infrastructure takes into account key view and Existing mature vegetation P Existing commuter parking 0 50 100 150 250m response must consider and plan for future changes Gateway in land use patterns, along with road and transport sight lines, and strengthens the identity of the corridor. Existing station precinct Active frontages Supermarket 12 Activity centre precinct network upgrades and extensions, in line with the • Provide adequate landscaping and screen planting to complement above Sensitive interfaces Shopping centre strategic planning and policy direction for Coburg. Community Facilities ground infrastructure. Potential public realm Civic buildings 5. SUPPORT AND CREATE PUBLIC SPACE Education Facilities enhancements Sporting clubs ENLARGEMENT PLAN • Investigate opportunities for relocating the existing MTM depot to a more Existing open / green space Potential new station entry Religious facilities The design should strengthen and increase public suitable site, with improved access. Key pedestrian movements points spaces within Coburg, creating vibrant and diverse Petrol station 0 50 100m • Ensure public realm improvements and new infrastructure offers a pedestrian Strategic Cycling Corridor Built form landmark Library scale and sense of arrival. (SCC) Views
6.0 DESIGN6.0 GUIDELINES T Post office Principal Bicycle Network Existing tram stops Restaurant / cafe (PBN) School
43 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001CONNECTIVITY + WAYFINDING / ACCESSIBILITY RevLEGEND 1 Railway Station B Existing bus stops Primary vehicular movements
Existing station precinct T Existing tram stops New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Activity centre precinct Existing bus interchange Community Facilities Existing cross corridor P Existing commuter parking pedestrian / cycle connection Education Facilities Potential kiss & ride Potential off-road active Existing open space transport connection Bicycle facilities New forecourt/plaza Existing bus routes opportunity Key pedestrian movements Existing tram routes Existing modal conflict Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) zone Station precinct entry points Principal Bicycle Network (PBN)
AMENITY / SAFETY
LEGEND Railway Station P Existing commuter parking Existing bus Existing mature vegetation Bicycle facilities interchange Existing station precinct DDA compliant / universal access Supermarket Activity centre precinct Pedestrian facilities Shopping Centre Existing open space New / upgrade to cross-corridor Civic buildings Community Facilities pedestrian / cycling connection Sporting clubs Education Facilities Existing cross corridor pedestrian / Religious facilities cycle connection Views Petrol Station Sensitive interfaces CPTED Library Potential public realm enhancements Opportunity for additional tree Post office planting Station precinct entry points Restaurant / cafe Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) School Principal Bicycle Network (PBN)
RESILIENCE + SUSTAINABILITY
LEGEND Railway Station Sustainable design principles Lorem ipsum Existing mature vegetation New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Existing station precinct Existing cross corridor pedestrian / cycle connection Activity centre precinct Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) Existing green space Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) Community Facilities Potential public realm enhancements Education Facilities B Existing bus stops New forecourt/plaza opportunity T Existing tram stops Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Bicycle facilities Opportunity to enhance tree planting Pedestrian facilities P Existing commuter parking Existing bus interchange AMENITY
LEGEND Railway Station Key pedestrian movements Supermarket Existing mature vegetation Sensitive interface Shopping Centre Existing station precinct Key pedestrian / cycle cross corridor Civic buildings connection Existing open space Sporting clubs Primary vehicular movements RAAF precinct Religious facilities Potential new road connection Community facilities Petrol Station Opportunity to enhance tree planting Activity centre precinct Library Bicycle facilities New station opportunity Post office P Existing commuter parking New forecourt/plaza opportunity Restaurant / cafe Views Potential bus interchange Figure 26: Design Guidelines - Identity, Urban Integration and Vibrancy TRANSITION ZONE AND WIDER CORRIDOR
10 8 10 9 5 8 15 15 10 15
i URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK REFERENCES Refer also to the following measures and standards • LANDSCAPE/NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: #M7.1, within the Urban Design Framework: M7.3, M7.4, M7.5, M7.8 • GENERAL MEASURES: #M1.2, M1.3, M1.4, M1.7, • PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CONNECTIONS: #M8.3, M1.11 8.4
• ALIGNMENT: #M2.1, M2.2 • CAR PARKING: #M9.2, M9.3, M9.4, M9.5, M9.7 GUIDELINES 6.0DESIGN • STATION PRECINCT: #M3.1, M3.2, M3.3, M3.4, • MATERIALS AND FINISHES: #M10.1, M10.2, M10.6 M3.5, M3.6, M3.8 • NOISE ATTENUATION: #M11.1, M11.2, M11.5 • BRIDGES AND ELEVATED STRUCTURES: #M4.1, • INTEGRATED ART WORK: #M13.1, M13.2 M4.2, M4.4, M4.5, M4.6, M4.8, M4.9, M4.11, M4.12 • INTEGRATED DEV. OPPORTUNITIES: #M14.2, • OPEN CUTTINGS: #M5.2, M5.3, M5.4, M5.5, M5.6 M14.3, M14.4, M14.5, M14.6, M14.7, M14.9 Benchmark image 30:Ringwood Station Benchmark image 31: West Benchmark image 32: Cardinia Road Railway• PUBLIC REALM AND ENVIRONMENT: #M6.1. Footscray Station M6.2, M6.3, M6.4, M6.6, M6.7, M6.8, M6.10
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 44 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 27: Design Guidelines - Connectivity & wayfinding and STATION PRECINCT AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS
A well connected and legible environment contributes CONNECTIVITY AND WAYFINDING significantly to a strong economy and an integrated community.
A highly accessible and inclusive environment provides a positive ACCESSIBILITY user experience and contributes to health, wellbeing and the 1 perception of care in a community. 6 1 8 2 6 1 2 6 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES GUIDELINES 5 • Maintain station access from both east and west of Bell, Munro and 7 6 1. ENHANCE CROSS CORRIDOR CONNECTIVITY 1 Victoria streets for pedestrians and cyclists, and ensure Victoria Street is TO ALLOW FOR A BETTER CONNECTED 7 strengthened as a key corridor. 4 COBURG 3 3 8 5 9 • Accommodate movements along key desire lines for pedestrians and 11 7 2 1 12 3 Maintain and improve existing circulation networks cyclists to both the station precinct and Coburg PAC. across the site to allow for improved east-west and 6 13 • Incorporate a safe system approach and assess level of service for 2 north-south connectivity. Look for opportunities to 3 6 enhance the existing active transport routes to ensure pedestrians and cyclists at road crossings. Encourage active transport 2 6 an active integrated hub at Coburg PAC. use by providing safe facilities that have a high level of service, especially in terms of delay. 2. STRENGTHEN AND ENHANCE EXISTING IDENTITY / INTEGRATION / VIBRANCY 8 • Incorporate way finding signage and paths with accessible crossing AND FUTURE ROAD NETWORK 4 PRECINCT PLAN points to connect the station with the PAC. LEGEND 4 CONNECTIONS Railway Station Activity node Bicycle facilities • Provide high quality end of trip facilities for cyclists and pedestrians 5 0 50 100 150 250m The proposal should allow for future proofing road within the station precinct to encourage active transport use and ensure Existing mature vegetation Gateway4 P Existing commuter parking enhancements in line with the City of Moreland’s 4 that design solutions have active transport as a fully integrated element. Existing station precinct Active frontages Supermarket Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Activity centre precinct Shopping centre Reference Document (2016), VicRoads’ strategic 6• Maintain or enhance access to local properties affected by the level Sensitive interfaces Community Facilities objectives for the site and Transport for Victoria’s crossing removal along Bell, Munro and Victoria streets. Potential public realm Civic buildings Education Facilities enhancements Sporting clubs strategic objectives. • Investigate opportunities to revise the layout of car parking to increase ENLARGEMENT PLAN 7 Existing open / green space tree canopy coverage, provide clear and shaded pedestrian paths and Potential new station entry Religious facilities 3. IMPROVE STATION AND RAIL CORRIDOR points signage to and from the station precinct and PAC. Key pedestrian movements Petrol station ACCESSIBILITY 0 50 100m Strategic Cycling Corridor Built form landmark • Clearly define circulation routes through coordinated hard and softscape Library Provide legible and direct access to the station and 8 (SCC) Views strategies. T Post office associated corridor by providing improved pedestrian Principal Bicycle Network Existing tram stops • Comply with DDA standards and employ universal design principles Restaurant / cafe and cycle connections. Ensure universal access is not 9 (PBN) only provided but is exemplary in nature to encourage throughout the design response. School use. • Increase bicycle parking within the station precinct, such that together 10 0 25 50 100 4. IMPROVE INTERMODAL CONNECTIVITY with the improved cycle routes, bicycle-train access is prominent and convenient, contributing to making it a mode of choice. CONNECTIVITY + WAYFINDING / ACCESSIBILITY S C ALE 1: 3,000AT A3 Provide direct and seamless connections between the LEGEND 11 LEGEND Station and the level crossing removal site at Bell • Encourage intermodal connectivity through the provision of direct line of sight links between bus, train and cycling infrastructure. Railway Station B Existing bus stops Primary vehicular movements
T New / upgrade to cross-corridor • Investigate opportunities for relocating bus stops on Bell Street to a Existing station precinct Existing tram stops 12 pedestrian / cycling connection consolidated location adjacent to the Upfield Path, to encourage inter- Activity centre precinct Existing bus interchange modal trip share across the precinct and also encourage active transport Community Facilities Existing cross corridor P Existing commuter parking pedestrian / cycle connection to public transport mode share. Education Facilities Potential kiss & ride Potential off-road active Existing open space transport connection Bicycle facilities New forecourt/plaza Existing bus routes opportunity Key pedestrian movements Existing tram routes Existing modal conflict Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) Station precinct entry points 6.0 DESIGN6.0 GUIDELINES zone Principal Bicycle Network (PBN)
AMENITY / SAFETY
45 LEGEND URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Railway Station Existing commuter parking Existing bus Rev 1 P Existing mature vegetation Bicycle facilities interchange Existing station precinct DDA compliant / universal access Supermarket Activity centre precinct Pedestrian facilities Shopping Centre Existing open space New / upgrade to cross-corridor Civic buildings Community Facilities pedestrian / cycling connection Sporting clubs Education Facilities Existing cross corridor pedestrian / Religious facilities cycle connection Views Petrol Station Sensitive interfaces CPTED Library Potential public realm enhancements Opportunity for additional tree Post office planting Station precinct entry points Restaurant / cafe Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) School Principal Bicycle Network (PBN)
RESILIENCE + SUSTAINABILITY
LEGEND Railway Station Sustainable design principles Lorem ipsum Existing mature vegetation New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Existing station precinct Existing cross corridor pedestrian / cycle connection Activity centre precinct Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) Existing green space Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) Community Facilities Potential public realm enhancements Education Facilities B Existing bus stops New forecourt/plaza opportunity T Existing tram stops Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Bicycle facilities Opportunity to enhance tree planting Pedestrian facilities P Existing commuter parking Existing bus interchange AMENITY
LEGEND Railway Station Key pedestrian movements Supermarket Existing mature vegetation Sensitive interface Shopping Centre Existing station precinct Key pedestrian / cycle cross corridor Civic buildings connection Existing open space Sporting clubs Primary vehicular movements RAAF precinct Religious facilities Potential new road connection Community facilities Petrol Station Opportunity to enhance tree planting Activity centre precinct Library Bicycle facilities New station opportunity Post office P Existing commuter parking New forecourt/plaza opportunity Restaurant / cafe Views Potential bus interchange Figure 28: Design Guidelines - Connectivity & wayfinding and TRANSITION ZONE AND WIDER CORRIDOR
3 3 6 6 6 3 5 6 5 11 5 6 3
6
i URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK Refer also to the following measures • PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE and standards within the Urban CONNECTIONS: #M8.1, M8.2,
Design Framework: M8.3, M8.4, M8.5, M8.6, M8.7, • ALIGNMENT: #M2.1, M2.2 M8.8 GUIDELINES 6.0DESIGN • STATION PRECINCT: #M3.4, • CAR PARKING: #M9.1, M9.6, M3.6, M3.7, M3.8 M9.7 • BRIDGES AND ELEVATED • MATERIALS AND FINISHES: STRUCTURES: #M4.4, M4.5, #M10.2 M4.9, M4.12 • LIGHTING: #M12.4 Benchmark image 33: Cuyperspassage Bicycle/ Benchmark image 34: Bowen Place Underpass, Benchmark image 35: Lonsdale St, • OPEN CUTTINGS: #M5.4 • INTEGRATED DEV. pedestrian path, Amsterdam Canberra Dandenong • PUBLIC REALM AND OPPORTUNITIES: #M14.2, M14.7 ENVIRONMENT: #M6.1, M6.2, M6.3, M6.4, M6.5
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 46 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 29: Design Guidelines - Safety and Amenity STATION PRECINCT AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS
SAFETY A safe environment is essential for a strong, connected and happy community. IDENTITY / INTEGRATION / VIBRANCY High quality urban amenity associated with access to services and the experience of a great LEGEND PRECINCT PLAN AMENITY public place contributes to a successful, equitable and prosperous community. Railway Station Activity node Bicycle facilities Existing mature vegetation Gateway P Existing commuter parking 0 50 100 150 250m STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES GUIDELINES Existing station precinct Active frontages 7 Supermarket 3 2 7 Activity centre precinct8 1 Shopping centre 7 1. PROVIDE AN ATTRACTIVE AND VIBRANT 1• Provide safe access to the station and platform through a high 6 Sensitive interfaces 4 quality public realm, which respects the heritage character. Community Facilities Civic10 buildings COBURG Potential public realm Education Facilities 5 • Orientate the station entry to Coburg Station to allow for passive enhancements1 2 13 Sporting clubs ENLARGEMENT PLAN The design response should make a positive 2 3 surveillance and visual identity of the station for wayfinding. Existing9 open / green space Potential new station4 entry 1 3 Religious facilities contribution to the overall visual amenity of Coburg in points Key pedestrian movements 9 Petrol station keeping with the existing urban fabric and identity of 3• The location and height of planting must be appropriate in order 12 9 7 0 50 100m Built form landmark Coburg PAC, and the heritage character of the station to maintain sight lines along pathways and throughout the Strategic Cycling Corridor 5 Library station precinct, inclusive of the Upfield Path. (SCC) Views precinct. T Post office Principal Bicycle Network Existing tram stops • Maintain and enhance existing vegetation and shading elements Restaurant / cafe 2. ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTING AMENITY OF 4 (PBN) to mitigate against sun and win exposure in public spaces such ADJACENT PROPERTIES THROUGH 4 School as station entries, waiting areas or prominent streets which tie SENSITIVE DESIGN into the council vision. The design should respect the visual and landscape • Minimise overshadowing and reduce the visual impact of new CONNECTIVITY + WAYFINDING / ACCESSIBILITY amenity of adjacent properties and the local 5 structures and built form on residential and community community. Minimize the impact of built form, noise, LEGEND facilities and spaces along the rail corridor. overshadowing and lighting, and retain important Railway Station B Existing bus stops Primary vehicular movements • Incorporate landscape or other forms of screening to mitigate views from existing and future sensitive interfaces. 6 Existing station precinct T Existing tram stops New / upgrade to cross-corridor visual and acoustic impacts on properties adjoining the corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Activity centre precinct 3. PROMOTE A SAFE STATION PRECINCT including rear interfaces east of Hudson Street and south of Existing bus interchange Existing cross corridor Munro/Harding Street, responding to the recommendations of Community Facilities The design shall improve upon safety within the site by P Existing commuter parking pedestrian / cycle connection any visual impact assessment or acoustic modelling Education Facilities applying CPTED principles and guides to all aspects of Potential kiss & ride Potential off-road active the design. • Fencing or screening must promote visual permeability, along Existing open space transport connection 7 Bicycle facilities with being sensitive to the site context. New forecourt/plaza Existing bus routes 4. ENHANCE VISUAL CONNECTIVITY opportunity Key pedestrian movements • Reduce the visual impact of car parking and road structures on Existing tram routes The design should enhance visual connectivity 8 Existing modal conflict Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) the public realm and sensitive interfaces. zone Station precinct entry points between the station and surrounding area to promote Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) passive surveillance and a greater sense of comfort • Provide high quality space and appropriately scaled 9 and safety. infrastructure to increase amenity and avoid any areas of 0 25 50 100 concealment. AMENITY / SAFETY S C ALE 1: 3,000AT A3 • Undertake a lighting audit and provide lighting to increase the LEGEND 10 LEGEND perception of personal safety and increase activation at night. Increase passive surveillance of the carparking areas where Railway Station P Existing commuter parking Existing bus interchange possible. Existing mature vegetation Bicycle facilities Existing station precinct Supermarket • Ensure proposed upgrades to the Upfield path are free from DDA compliant / universal access 11 Shopping Centre areas of concealment and employ CPTED principles to ensure a Activity centre precinct Pedestrian facilities safe and high amenity corridor is designed. Existing open space New / upgrade to cross-corridor Civic buildings Community Facilities pedestrian / cycling connection Sporting clubs 12• Carpark access points must allow for clear cycle and pedestrian priority adjacent to the station forecourt, to encourage active Education Facilities Existing cross corridor pedestrian / Religious facilities cycle connection transport use and ease of commuting over vehicle access. Views Petrol Station Ensure crossing points have clear line of sight for both cyclists Sensitive interfaces CPTED Library
6.0 DESIGN6.0 GUIDELINES and motorists. Potential public realm enhancements Opportunity for additional tree Post office 13• Ensure any pedestrian and cycling under/overpasses are planting Station precinct entry points Restaurant / cafe generous in nature and have integrated CPTED principles. Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) School Principal Bicycle Network (PBN)
47 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 RevRESILIENCE 1 + SUSTAINABILITY
LEGEND Railway Station Sustainable design principles Lorem ipsum Existing mature vegetation New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Existing station precinct Existing cross corridor pedestrian / cycle connection Activity centre precinct Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) Existing green space Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) Community Facilities Potential public realm enhancements Education Facilities B Existing bus stops New forecourt/plaza opportunity T Existing tram stops Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Bicycle facilities Opportunity to enhance tree planting Pedestrian facilities P Existing commuter parking Existing bus interchange AMENITY
LEGEND Railway Station Key pedestrian movements Supermarket Existing mature vegetation Sensitive interface Shopping Centre Existing station precinct Key pedestrian / cycle cross corridor Civic buildings connection Existing open space Sporting clubs Primary vehicular movements RAAF precinct Religious facilities Potential new road connection Community facilities Petrol Station Opportunity to enhance tree planting Activity centre precinct Library Bicycle facilities New station opportunity Post office P Existing commuter parking New forecourt/plaza opportunity Restaurant / cafe Views Potential bus interchange Figure 30: Design Guidelines - Safety and Amenity TRANSITION ZONE AND WIDER CORRIDOR
5 5 7 6 6 5 7 11 7 6 11 9 11 7
i URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK REFERENCES Refer also to the following measures and standards within • LANDSCAPE/NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: #M7.1, M7.5, the Urban Design Framework: M7.6
• GENERAL MEASURES: #M1.1, M1.2, M1.4, M1.5, M1.7, • PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CONNECTIONS: #M8.3, M8.4, M1.8, M1.9, M1.11, M1.12 M8.5 GUIDELINES 6.0DESIGN • STATION PRECINCT: #M3.1, M3.3, M3.4, M3.5, M3.6, • CAR PARKING: #M9.1, M9.2, M9.3, M9.7 M3.7 • MATERIALS AND FINISHES: #M10.1, M10.3, M10.4, M10.5 • BRIDGES AND ELEVATED STRUCTURES: #M4.1, M4.2, • NOISE ATTENUATION: #M11.1, M11.2, M11.3, M11.4, M11.5 M4.3, M4.4, M4.5, M4.6, M4.7, M4.8, M4.10, M4.11, M4.12 • LIGHTING: #M12.1, M12.2, M12.4, M12.6 • OPEN CUTTINGS: #M5.1, M5.2, M5.4, M5.5 • INTEGRATED ART WORK: #M13.1, 13.2 Benchmark image 36: Lonsdale • PUBLIC REALM AND ENVIRONMENT: #M6.2, M6.3, Street, Dandenong M6.6, M6.8, M6.9, M6.10 • INTEGRATED DEV. OPPORTUNITIES: #M14.2
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 48 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 IDENTITY / INTEGRATION / VIBRANCY LEGEND PRECINCT PLAN Railway Station Activity node Bicycle facilities Existing mature vegetation Gateway P Existing commuter parking 0 50 100 150 250m Existing station precinct Active frontages Supermarket Activity centre precinct Sensitive interfaces Shopping centre Community Facilities Potential public realm Civic buildings Education Facilities enhancements Sporting clubs ENLARGEMENT PLAN Existing open / green space Potential new station entry Religious facilities Key pedestrian movements points Petrol station 0 50 100m Strategic Cycling Corridor Built form landmark Library (SCC) Views T Post office Principal Bicycle Network Existing tram stops Restaurant / cafe (PBN) School
Figure 31: Design Guidelines - Resilience and Sustainability STATION PRECINCT AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS CONNECTIVITY + WAYFINDING / ACCESSIBILITY RESILIENCE AND Places must be sustainable, enduring and resilient in order to support and nurture current and future generations. LEGEND SUSTAINABILITY Railway Station B Existing bus stops Primary vehicular movements
Existing station precinct T Existing tram stops New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Activity centre precinct Existing bus interchange Community Facilities Existing cross corridor STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES GUIDELINES P Existing commuter parking pedestrian / cycle connection Education Facilities 4 1. DELIVER A SUSTAINABLE STATION 1• Ensure design principles for the Potential kiss & ride 2 5 Potential off-road active Existing open space transport connection PRECINCT redevelopment of the level crossing allow for 3 Bicycle facilities 4 future proofing of the station precinct and New forecourt/plaza 4 Existing bus routes Key pedestrian3 movements1 Demonstrate a sustainable future vision for opportunity 2 3 4 further public transport functions and 5 Existing tram routes Coburg Station which embeds water re-use amenities to be added. Existing modal conflict Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) 2 zone Station precinct entry points and harvesting, along with low energy Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) requirements, into the public realm and • Utilise materials and architectural forms station precinct. If required, re-purpose the which minimise energy use, engage passive existing heritage station buildings with low- design philosophies and minimise AMENITY / SAFETY environmental impacts for the station and energy and sustainable technologies to allow 3 for future use. wider precinct. LEGEND • Apply WSUD principles and measures to the Railway Station Existing commuter parking Existing bus 2. PROMOTE ACTIVE TRANSPORT MODES P station building and precinct, to mitigate Existing mature vegetation Bicycle facilities interchange Implement the mode hierarchy through site flooding, provide a detention capacity for the Existing station precinct DDA compliant / universal access Supermarket planning and access planning to prioritise local catchment, and improve water quality 4 Shopping Centre active transport access to the Coburg Station and potential re-use within the site. Activity centre precinct Pedestrian facilities (trains and buses) and PAC, making active Existing open space New / upgrade to cross-corridor Civic buildings • Promote energy efficient lighting in the and public transport journeys more pedestrian / cycling connection Sporting clubs public realm as standard practice. Investigate Community Facilities convenient and attractive choice. 5 and incorporate use of solar power where Education Facilities Existing cross corridor pedestrian / Religious facilities cycle connection feasible. Views Petrol Station 3. RESPONSIVE LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS Sensitive interfaces CPTED Library Promote responsive landscape solutions which • Contextually appropriate landscape 6 Potential public realm enhancements Post office mitigate urban heat island effects, aid micro-climate treatments and plant selection should be Opportunity for additional tree planting Station precinct entry points improvement and provide measures such as WSUD incorporated to ensure longevity and Restaurant / cafe for local catchment improvements of the water ways. minimise maintenance. Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) School • Increase the amenity value and functional Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) arrangements of the Upfield Path to provide 7 a safe, efficient and pleasant corridor and 0 25 50 100 encourage active transport use as part of RESILIENCE + SUSTAINABILITY the modal hierarchy of the precinct. S C ALE 1: 3,000AT A3 LEGENDLEGEND • The design response should strengthen, Railway Station Sustainable design principles consolidate and enhance the capacity and Lorem ipsum functionality of the existing bus stops on Bell Existing mature vegetation New / upgrade to cross-corridor pedestrian / cycling connection Street, and provide high quality facilities for Existing station precinct Existing cross corridor pedestrian / cycle connection public transport users and cyclists alike. Activity centre precinct Strategic Cycling Corridor (SCC) Existing green space Principal Bicycle Network (PBN) Community Facilities Potential public realm enhancements Education Facilities B Existing bus stops New forecourt/plaza opportunity T Existing tram stops Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design
6.0 DESIGN6.0 GUIDELINES (WSUD) Bicycle facilities Opportunity to enhance tree planting Pedestrian facilities P Existing commuter parking Existing bus interchange AMENITY 49 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 RevLEGEND 1 Railway Station Key pedestrian movements Supermarket Existing mature vegetation Sensitive interface Shopping Centre Existing station precinct Key pedestrian / cycle cross corridor Civic buildings connection Existing open space Sporting clubs Primary vehicular movements RAAF precinct Religious facilities Potential new road connection Community facilities Petrol Station Opportunity to enhance tree planting Activity centre precinct Library Bicycle facilities New station opportunity Post office P Existing commuter parking New forecourt/plaza opportunity Restaurant / cafe Views Potential bus interchange Figure 32: Design Guidelines - Resilience and Sustainability TRANSITION ZONE AND WIDER CORRIDOR
6
7 6 6
7
i URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK REFERENCES Refer also to the following measures and standards within • MATERIALS AND FINISHES: #M10.3, M10.5 the Urban Design Framework: • LIGHTING: #M12.3, M12.5
• GENERAL MEASURES: #M1.6, M1.10 • INTEGRATED DEV. OPPORTUNITIES: #M14.8 • STATION PRECINCT: #M3.2, M3.7 GUIDELINES 6.0DESIGN • BRIDGES AND ELEVATED STRUCTURES: #M4.4, M4.5, M4.11 • OPEN CUTTINGS: #M5.4, M5.6 • PUBLIC REALM AND ENVIRONMENT: #M6.9 • PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CONNECTIONS: #M7.2, Benchmark image 37: WSUD M7.3, M7.4, M7.7, M7.8 treatment
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 50 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 This page has intentionally been left blank
51 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 APPENDIX
A: GLOSSARY AND REFERENCE LIST B: STRATEGIC PLANNING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2017 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE [NO] - [SITE LOCATION] | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 52 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY AND REFERENCE LIST
GLOSSARY REFERENCES FIGURE SOURCES
Figures sourced from AECOM-GHD JV unless listed below. BPR Bicycle Priority Routes Creating Places for People, Australian National FIGURE # SOURCE Urban Design Protocol CBD Central Business District 5 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017 DELWP Department of Environment, Land, Creative Strategy Guidelines, Level Crossing 8 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; VicTrack: Water, and Planning Removal Authority 2017 Data Good Design and Transport, Issue 05, Office of the
APPENDIX JV AECOM-GHD Joint Venture 9 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; VicTrack: LXRA Level Crossing Removal Authority Victorian Government of Architects 2017 Data: MW: Building Footprints MTM Metro Trains Melbourne Plan Melbourne 2014, Victorian Planning Authority 10 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; VicTrack: 2017 Data; AAV: Cultural Sensitivity Data 2017; DOE: Heritage OVGA Office of the Victorian Government Public Transport Guidelines for Land Use and Data Architect Transport User Needs Guidelines, Department of 11 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; MW: PBN Principal Bicycle Network Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Building Footprints PPR Pedestrian Priority Routes Resources 12 DATA SOURCE - DELWP: 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; PRS Project Requirements Specification Public Transport Precincts, Design Requirements VicTrack: 2017 Data; PTV: Bus Routes 2016; VicRoads: PBN Data and Guidance, PTV PTV Public Transport Victoria 13 DATA SOURCE - DELWP: 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; SPPF State Planning Policy Framework Sustainability Policy, Level Crossing Removal PTV: Bus Routes 2016; VicRoads: PBN Data; MW: Building SUP Shared Use Path Authority Footprints TFV Transport for Victoria Transport Integration Act 2010 14 DATA SOURCE - DELWP: 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; ESRI: Geology UDAP Urban Design Advisory Panel Urban Design Framework, Level Crossing Removal 15 DATA SOURCE - DELWP: 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; UDF Urban Design Framework Authority VicTrack: 2017 Data UDG Urban Design Guideline Victorian Urban Design Charter 2009 16 DATA SOURCE - DELWP: 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; VPA Victorian Planning Authority Moreland Pedestrian Strategy 2010-2019 MW: Building Footprints WSUD Water Sensitive Urban Design Coburg Activity Centre Structure Plan Reference 17 DATA SOURCE - ABS 2016 Document 2016 18 DATA SOURCE - ABS 2016 The Coburg Initiative 2016 19 DATA SOURCE - ABS 2016 20 DATA SOURCE - ABS 2016 Moreland Open Space Strategy 2012 21 DATA SOURCE - ABS 2016 Coburg Streetscape Masterplan 2013 34 DATA SOURCE - 2017 VicMap Data; TA/LXRA: Data 2017; VicTrack: City of Moreland Tech Notes 2015 2017 Data
53 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 IMAGE SOURCES
Images sourced from AECOM-GHD JV unless listed below. IMAGE # SOURCE 2 www.picturevictoria.vic.gov.au
3 www.picturevictoria.vic.gov.au APPENDIX 4 www.victorianplaces.com.au 5 www.pinterest.com.au
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 54 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 APPENDIX B: STRATEGIC PLANNING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Pedestrian Strategy 2010–19
PUBLIC REALM & INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - VERSION 2 Draft Moreland APPENDIX Integrated2018 Transport Strategy
TK
1 TITLE Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 Moreland Integrated Transport Moreland Pedestrian Strategy Coburg AC Structure Plan Reference The Coburg Initiative Strategy 2018 (Draft) 2010-2019 Document (2016)
YEAR 2017 2018 2010 2016 2010 SUMMARY Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 sets out the The draft Moreland Integrated Transport The Moreland Pedestrian Strategy 2010- Moreland City Council has prepared the The Coburg initiative was launched in Victorian Government’s strategy to Strategy 2018 has been developed in the 2019 provides a strategic vision which Coburg Activity Centre Reference 2007, and marked the beginning of manage the long term growth of face of challenges brought by rapid will enable Council to make Moreland Document 2016 as a consolidated Moreland City Council’s flagship urban metropolitan Melbourne and its population growth in the municipality more accessible to pedestrians and reference of the background work and renewal project. In December 2010 population. The strategy identifies the and is a response to new techonologies promote walking within Moreland. structure planning exercises that Council adopted the ‘Colours of Coburg’ preceded the introduction of the Coburg Place Framework and four supporting infrastructure, services and major in mobility. The Strategy outlines the The Strategy recognises that in order to Activity Centre Zone (ACZ1) in the strategies including: projects that are required to support policies and tangible actions that aim to reduce car dependency, it is important Moreland Planning Scheme. growth, including the level crossing drive a mode shift to sustainable that people have good access to public • Economic Development Strategy; removal project. transport. It supercedes the previous transport. Furthermore, walking is a Integrated Trasnport Strategy 2010. component of all public transport • Land Use and Built Form Strategy; journeys, and access to public transport A draft Moreland Car Parking Strategy • Public Realm and Infrastructure is generally considered adequate for 2018 has alos been prepared to suppot Strategy; and people living within 800 metres of a the delivery of the outcomes sought by train station and 400 metres of a tram • An Innovative Governance Model. MITS. or bus route.
55 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 APPENDIX B: STRATEGIC PLANNING BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPENDIX
Openn Space Strategy 2012-2022-2022
TITLE Moreland Open Space Strategy 2012 Moreland Technotes Coburg Streetscape Masterplan
YEAR 2012 2015 2013 SUMMARY The Moreland Open Space Strategy Moreland Technotes create an The Coburg Streetscape Masterplan identifies that due to the increasing integrated document that facilitates (CSSMP) has been developed to guide, density of the population and the limited construction of public realm across design and construct the core amount of open space servicing the Moreland. infrastructure associated with population it will be critical to maintain streetscapes in the form of footpaths, the liveability of the area through They are the primary reference for the landscaping, lighting and street improving the existing public open selection, construction and maintenance furniture. space and increasing the provision of of engineering, street and landscape open space where possible. details. Furthermore, it is recognised that the Upfield Railway Line provides a valuable north-south oriented off road trail. The Strategy seeks to investigate further a way to improve the Upfield Path as a key trail for pedestrians and cyclists.
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 56 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 Figure 33 - Planning Zones Figure 34 - Planning Overlays APPENDIX
57 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 APPENDIX
This page has intentionally been left blank
2019 | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | SITE 4 - BELL STREET, COBURG | URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 58 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1
LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1 DELIVERING This page has intentionally been left blank GREAT CHANGE levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
60 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES | SITE 31 LOWER PLENTY ROAD, ROSANNA | LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT - LX31 | 2019 LXRA-LX31-004-UD-RPT-0001 Rev 1