Metung · Local Structure Plan

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METUNG

· LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN

Adopted by Council on 14th December, 1993 .

711. 4099 00/06214 456 MET:T Metung : local structure plan CONTENTS

PREAMBLE

PART A: BACKGROUND

1 INTRODUCTION 1

2 BACKGROUND AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 2

3 STRUCTURE PLAN OBJECTIVES 7

PARTB: RECOMMENDATIONS

4 LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN CONCEPT 11

5 GUIDELINES 14

- GUIDELINES SUMMARY 27

6 STATUTORY IMPLEMENTATION 32

7 INDUSTRIAL LAND USE 35

8 BOAT SLIPPING FACILITIES 36

APPENDIX 1- INDIGENOUS PLANT SPECIES. APPENDIX 2 -TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY. APPENDIX 3 - BEACH ROAD CLOSURE REPORT. APPENDIX 4- BOAT SLIPWAY REPORT. PART A

BACKGROUND PREAMBLE

The preparation of a Local Structure Plan for Metung is a challenging exercise. There will be those who believe that the settlement's charm lies in its past and that recent development and proposals for the future do nothing but threaten that charm. In fact this view has been expressed to the consultants during the conduct of this study and is borne out in attitudes that have been expressed toward some of the preliminary ideas and previous proposals. There will be others, however, who see opportunities to enhance the area and to make it more accessible to a greater number of people.

The challenge, therefore, in the preparation of plans such as this, is to respect the views of all those who care about the area. Responsible planning must seek to find ways to maximise the use of the area, in a manner which does not threaten the very features that make the area .so attractive.

In undertaking this work, the Consultant team and the Council has sought to inject objective views about the settlement and its future.· It has attempted to do this in a manner which respects and enhances· the area's ll;llique character. PAGE 1

1 INTRODUCTION

The town of Metung offers a lakeside environment unique amongst urban settlements in the Gippsland Lakes region. The undulating, well treed landscape is in sharp contrast to the generally flat alluvial plains which surround the Metung district and it is largely this unique landscape quality which has attracted settlement to the area.

Importantly, the protection of this landscape quality and the adjoining lakes will require the careful management of future development pressures at Metung. The Gippsland Lakes Strategy (1990) and the Shire of Tambo's Draft Metung District Strategy (1987), both highlight the need to appropriately control new development within the existing township area. This Local Structure Plan acknowledges the limited capacity of the study area to absorb new development and sets down in detail the way in which this aim can be achieved.

The Local Structure Plan details development guidelines and planning scheme mechanisms to encourage site responsive development in Metung. It analyses the factors which contribute to the special character of Metung and recommends controls to protect and enhance that character. The document is not intended to be an inflexible or prescriptive blueprint of Metung's future. Clearly, such an approach would not be possible, nor appropriate. Rather, the Structure Plan aims to identify the preferred framework for the future planning of Metung and to encourage imaginative solutions to future planning issues within the guiding parameters of that framework.

Undoubtedly, the special attributes that attracted growth and development to Metung in the past will continue to generate new pressures in the future. Whilst some of this pressure for growth will be able to be directed to neighbouring areas such as Tambo Bluff and Storth Ryes, this Local Structure Plan will provide the planning mechanisms to guide and control any future development at Metung to ensure that it remains a unique settlement for residents and visitors alike. PAGE 2

2 BACKGROUND AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

The background stages of the Metung Local Structure Plan study included site inspections, a review of relevant data, planning studies and policy, and discussions with representative of the local area ·(including residents, business operators and public authorities). These preliminary investigations highlighted a number of opportunities and constraints to future planning in Metung and provided the necessary information to enable a preliminary structure plan option to be prepared and presented to the Steering Committee in September, 1991.

Following discussions with the Committee and receipt of the Council's comments, the preliminary option was modified to arrive at the Local Structure Plan detailed in Part B of this report.

2.1 "Village Character''

The local community and visitors to Metung are generally agreed that the town environs have a unique quality that can perhaps best be described as its "village character". The concept may mean slightly different things to different people and some claim that this special quality has already been substantially lost due to recent development activities. However, the special local attributes enjoyed by residents and visitors to Metung will continue to attract attention to the town as a popular permanent and holiday destination. It is necessary, therefore, to identify the characteristics of the town responsible for this village atmosphere and to incorporate guidelines in the Metung Local Structure Plan to protect and enhance them.

Perhaps the most obvious influence is the position and topography of the town, being situated on a small peninsula of land formed by the waters of Lake King and Bancroft Bay. The Metung peninsula contains a series of ridges and valleys with a generous cover of native vegetation. Views from Metung to the lakes, and from the lakes to Metung, are both significant in aesthetic terms and in contributing to the special character of the town. PAGE 3·

In addition to its beautiful landscape setting, there are a number of additional factors which can be readily identified:

• · the water-based, maritime focus of the town centre;

.. the primarily residential nature of the town's land use;

.. the outlook and activity opportunities offered by the town centre "village green";

.. the ·generally clustered residential development nodes separated by significant stands of mature trees;

.. the generally high tree canopy;

.. the single "loop road" access to the town which effectively . distributes vehicle traffic without cross-town movements;

• · the town's undulating land form;

.. the "domestic" scale of buildings in the area; ·

the town's "isolated" location ..

These factors should generally be regarded as fortunate responses to the initial siting and historic growth of the town which, although not originally the result of deliberate planning decisions, should now be acknowledged, .protected and strengthened by planning policy guidelines for Me tung's future.

2.2 Topography

The topography of Metung has played a particularly important role in the towns development. The .settlement has developed incrementally over a long period, initially following ~ form of grid road layout which bears little relationship to the topography of the area. Simply, the town's roads reserves were drawn In a survey. office and are located in places ·where natural land grades often rendered their construction impractical. PAGE 4

Roads have only been constructed on those areas where development is possible with the perhaps fortunate consequence of creating a pattern of discreet residential clusters or precincts. separated by natural valleys. In many areas, significant stands of mature trees remain between developed precincts, further defining the major ridge lines and gUllies which subdivide the study area.

Parts of the Metung township area have topographic and environmental constraints that pose particular difficulties to building development. Land identified in Plan 1 as being "Class 5" in the Metung District Strategy present the most severe difficulties to new development works due to such factors as steep slopes, tree cover and poor soil capability.

A series of additional plans illustrating the existing conditions in the study area were prepared. They illustrate the physical constraints and opportunities to future development in Metung and include the general topography (Plan 2), significant tree cover (Plan 3) and road network (Plan 4), primary activity nodes, existing development and zoning. Together these plans present a picture of the suitability and capability of land in the town to be developed. Land which is generally free from the development constraints imposed by steep slopes, significant tree cover and so on, was then identified as "unencumbered land" and is illustrated on Plan 5.

2.3 Building Design

One of the most pleasing aspects of Metung is the quality and "character" of the design of much of its new development. There is a distinct feeling that many houses and uruts have been designed to respect their natural setting and. lakeside environment. This is not the case of all new development, but certainly is of much of the development which enjoys a "public exposure". __ ,..w ~-' 'io.oo--•••• ::-,:;-~-· lllllllllllllllllllllllllll ,.,.u,_,_ , .. t-UOMJ1 PERROTT LYON MATHIESON ·'· . "·. . .. ' .

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Within some of the more "private" residential clusters, development sometimes competes for attention and scenic views, but generally it is of a good quality. This standard of design and construction assists to enhance Me tung's character and appeal.

There will be those who are critical of the design, location and density of some of this new development. However, Metung is particularly fortunate that its new development over recent years has generally been well designed with a character fast becoming "indigenous". It can be contrasted with the bland, low-cost development that characterises many waterfront communities in this State-and, in fact, some of the early development in Metung itself.

It must also be remembered that development opportunities at Metung are limited, whilst growth pressures are strong. It makes eminent sense, therefore, to identify and optimise those appropriate opportunities that do exist. The focusing of well designed development into suitable areas will assist to consolidate village character and is to be preferred over an endless outward spread of the settlement.

2.4 Public Spaces

One of the most important aspects of the settlement is the "village green" open space which has enormous potential to become a first rate community focus.

Also suffering a poor profile is the narrow peninsula of land to Shaving Point. This portion of the town accommodates some of Metung's older houses which enjoy private lakeside frontages. As a consequence, these properties turn their backs to the public side of the peninsula with the result that visitors are presented with an unattractive foreshore· strip devoid of landscaping and flanked by paling fences. However, they do serve a practical purpose as a wind break for those houses.

Considerable opportunities exist for improvement to landscaping of the foreshore strip. PAGE ·6

2.5 · Eng4leering Services •

Metung is serviced by power, ·water and tele:phone services ~nd has recently been provided with a. reticulated sewerage· system. The sewenl.ge system will help to protect' the lake. environtrtent ~rid will . undoubt~dly e~courag.e development propo~als for larid previo.usly · constrained·~y servicing restrictions. Advice from the Tamb~ Water· Board .~dicates that the new sewerage system is able to cater for. a significantly higher. population. than.currently exists. fu Metung. - .·. Should the need ever arise, the system's capacity could be· expanded · as required. The system·is capable ot'inclliding the propo~ed'Storth .Ryes development and the Tambo Bluff Estate;

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3 STRUCTURE PLAN OBJECTIVES

The preparation of this Loc.al Structure Plan has been undertaken to meet the following goals and oJ:?jectives for future growth at Metung. These goals and objectives provide the descriptive framework for the future planning of Metung. They are the measure against which the implementation of the detailed planning guidelines outlined in Section 5 and 6 should be assessed.

3.1 Overall Goal$

maintain the village/retreat character of Metung and the environment enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area;

... recognise the attractions of the area and provide for an enjoyable visitor experience;

protect the natural environment as much as possible;

maintain and strengthen exsiting landscape quality;

provide for limited new growth, mainly of an infill nature, where appropriate;

... ensure that new development contributes to the strengthening of Metung's existing character and built form;

ensure that new development is ·sensitive to the town's high landscape quality;

enable growth to take place which poses no threat to the existing character of the area to which it was attracted;

limit town growth to within its present crown to~nship boundaries; PAGE 8

* assist implementation of the recommendations of the Gippsland Lakes Strategy;

* provide the Council with a management tool to guide the location and nature of future development in Metung;

* ensure that development responds to the land capability constraints and opportunities of the land.

3.2 Land Use and Development

* ensure that Metung remains a predominantly residential settlement;

* limit commercial land uses to those necessary to support a small local population and visitors to the area, including those necessary to pr~vide short term accommodation for visitors;

* locate limited new residential development (mainly of an infill nature) and associated commercial uses in precincts or clusters already set aside for development;

* ensure that new infrastructure services are provided in advance of development activities taking place;

* enhance the entry to the town commercial centre;

* retain a compact pedestrian orientated town commercial centre;

* encourage development which maximises the opportunities offered by the limited areas available to accommodate it;

* encourage new development to be sited to minimise impact on the natural landscape and to enable maximum protection of existing remnant vegetation; PAGE 9

ensure that new development is connected to the reticulated sewerage system;

enhance the town centre in keeping with its lakeside "village" character;

ensure that new development does not alter the special character of Metung which has been responsible for attracting that new development.

.. on-site carparking to be provided for all new developments .

3.3 Traffic and Circulation

.. retain existing road network skeleton;

.. introduce minimum road construction standards (as per Victorian Code for Residential Development) as modified by Council where appropriate in new residential areas;

.. provide easy access around the settlement whilst improving access to the town centre;

.. limit the opportunities for non-residential traffic to filter through residential precincts;

.. maximise the opportunities for pedestrian and cyclist movement around the foreshore and between residential precincts;

.. introduce pedestrian and cyclist links between residential nodes and to public facilities and activity nodes;

3.4 Recreation and Open Space

.. provide an open space network that links the residential areas, the foreshore, the town centre and any other activity node. This network will also act and be managed as a nature conservation corridor; PAGE 10

... recognise the recreation needs of visitors to the area;

... ensure easy access to recreation facilities and open space areas;

... recognise the water based orientation of recreation activities and the need to facilitate access to the water;

... upgrade the Lake King beach area;

... protect and enhance the "village green" as an attractive an usable central community and visitor focus;

... provide for long term public access to foreshore areas subject to them not being intrusive to private/residential properties.

3.5 Landscape and Design

... create a settlement of high amenity, strong character and good design;

... encourage site responsive design, with particular regard to a site's environmental capacity for development;

* protect remaining native vegetation from disturbance or removal;

* protect ridgelines and significant stands of tre~s;

* encourage building design which will enhance the general character of the area and the village character of the town centre;

* introduce planting indigenous to the area;

* recognise the importance of views to the lakes as well as views to the settlement from the lakes.

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4 LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN CONCEPT

The Local Structure Plan draws together the elements and planning objectives detailed in the preceding sections and illustrates the conceptual future development pattern of the study area. The following notes summarise the overall concept of the Local Structure Plan and should be read in conjunction with Plan 6 and which illustrate in detail the individual elements of the Structure Plan recommendations. Section 5 and 6 of this report outline specific guidelines to assist implementation of the Structure Plan recommendations.

Having regard to the pattern of existing development and the constrairits imposed by topography and tree cover, the Local Structure Plan · acknowledges the limited capacity of the study area to absorb new · development It also acknowledges the desirability of preserving lands between areas of residential development· in order to protect steep topography and significant vegetation.

To achieve these aims, Councils. has adopted a residential subdivision density of 1 allotment per 700m2 with a minimum lot size of 450m2. Multi unit development will be permitted to be subdivided below 450m2.

Accordingly, new development at Metung should be restricted to those areas already designated for development and opportunities for future growth should be limited to "infill" growth. In this way the available land for conditional development can be optimised for residential use (including multi-unit development subject to building design and siting guidelines as outlined in Section 5) and sensitive land areas can be protected.

Alternatively, new development should be channelled into the adjacent Storth Ryes/Tambo Bluff area where greater scope for growth exists .. The fact that much of the demand for new housing in the area can be satisfied adjacent to Metung, rather than within it, provides a unique opportunity to protect the qualities of Metung that give it its character. PAGE 12

Plan 6 outlines areas of conditional development land which may be suitable to accommodate new housing. These areas are considered the "preferred" areas for any new residential development in Metung. Plan 6 also outlines areas of no development. These areas are of a more sensitive nature due to slope and/ or tree cover and therefore require a development approach that is particularly sensitive to individual site conditions. "No development" means that Council will not approve any subdivision proposal.

A network of pedestrian walkways should be established through the study area to link residential development clusters and to provide access to the town centre and foreshore areas.

The Local Structure Plan illustrates the way in which the town centre has developed. The existing town centre has been under pressure for change by the incremental spread of land uses. · The aim of this plan is to ensure the consolidation of future demands for tourist/ commercial land uses to locate within the town centre. Plan 7 illustrates the broad arrangement of existing town centre land uses.

In general, the area around the village green and the nearby lake King beach should be upgraded to enhance the amenity and character of the area. Improvements to traffic management, public car parking, urban· design, landscaping of public areas, foreshore access and beach . regeneration should aim to reflect a consistent "village" lakeside design theme representative of Metung.

The study team has noted some of the designs already being introduced into Metung which have a particular character and appeal about them. These buildings have a "public" face, being located adjacent to the main access roads or foreshore areas. Infrastructure Library ,' I

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Promotion of a consistent design theme, particularly· in public buildings, will assist to strengthen the special "village" character of Metung and will generally encourage good design throughout the area.

The Shaving Point peninsula currently has tourist accommodation facilities available. However, the majority of the land is in private ownership with restricted public access to the eastern foreshore.

The existing Metung Road/Stirling Road primary access route identified on Plan 4, operates as the distributor road to the town's residential areas and as the access to the town centre. A Traffic Managem~nt Study prepared by the Shire's Engineering Department states that a one-way traffic movement system along Metung Road is feasible and recommends further investigation and public consultation. (Plan 14 illustrates the proposed traffic movement in Metung).

, A further report prepared by the Engineering Department discusses the future of Beach Road. It is recommended by Council that Beach Road be closed to vehicular traffic. A copy of both reports are included as Appendix 2 and 3 respectively. Plan 14 illustrates both recommendations from the report.

The Local Structure Plan outline summarised above and illustrated on the accompanying plans will provide the Council and community with a greater degree of planning certainty as to the future development of Metung. Guidelines for the implementation of the Local Structure Plan are detailed in Sections 5 and 6.

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5 GUIDELINES

The Local Structure Plan indicat~s the· broad framework within which future development in Metung should be set. The detail of how this can be achieved is described in the following guidelines for the design, siting and provision of buildings, roads, landscaping, utility services, and public facilities and spaces.

The guidelines have been prepared to meet the Local Structure Plan goals and objectives outlined in Section 3. When assessing permit applications for new use and development in Metung, the Council (as Responsible Authority) will measure the merits of each proposal against its achievement of the Structure Plan goals and objectives. Compliance with the following guidelines will assist to ensure that the stated goals and objectives are met and will consequently facilitate approvals. However, original and innovative development solutions are to be encouraged where it can be demonstrated that these will achieve the relevant aims of the Local· Structure Plan.

The guidelines which follow are discussed and described in general, and are then summarised in Section 5.7.

5.1 Building Development Guidelines

In order to maintain the built character of Metung, it will be important to encourage any new development to meet appropriate design guidelines. Metung's lakeside location, boating focus and spectacular landscape backdrop, impart both a maritime and a rural village character to the town environs. New development should be encouraged to express this character through building style, proportions and materials.

Existing buildings in Metung comprise a variety of styles and ages. However, it is possible to identify ·a number of building features . . which apply with a degree of consistency throughout the town and contribute to the particular character of the area. · PAGE 15 ,·

In order that new·dev~lopment migh_t as·sist to .strengthen Met~~s . . . bi.rilt character,· rather: ~han erode it, the following building I development guidelines have also been prepared ~o meet the overall I I goal of . ensuring that riew development co~tributes ·:'to . the I strengthe!ling of. Me-tung's exis~g-~harader ~nd ·built form:·

* · Bi.rildi~gs. should be designed to reflect their setting and -the- · · surrol;ll1ding land form; ~ ' . .

* . Materials and colours of bt,rildi.J:lgs ~nd roofs shoUld be selected to-_ .. refl~ct the natUral environment arid lakeside' setting;

,. ..· . ,. . . * Bi.rildings up to a .heig}lt _of 6 metres do not require a planning \- · __ -. per~t based on heighf(r,efer tb Plan 8); · ·

* _Bllilq.ings up to a height of between 6 and 7.5- metres will require a pl~nning .permit (refer to _.Plan 8); . . . - .

* :BUildings over 7.5 metres ~eight will' hot b~ approved.

·* Bi.rildings should be 'sited t? minimise disturqance to l~md and signifi~ant natural vegetation;

Roof design should be. in sympathy with' . the· undulati~g topograp~y' and. in keeping . with. the predominant forin _· in Me tung; - • - J \.

* Ro(?rhs · within roof profiles (and complying with building . regulations). are acceptable;- - ' . . .

* New commer~iai b~iidings in the town centre should. incorporate. posted verandahs to offer weather~ptotectionto pedestrians and

'· to- reWorce the pedestrian scale of the· precinct;

* Buildings should be located· to minimise ~eir impact on the amenity ofthe-riaturai'envircminent; _ ... The p.rovi~ion ofadvertis~g signs should h~ve regard-to th~ Shire . of Tambo's_- "Gui~elines for O~tdoor Advertising Si~s". _J' ---J-H!J I :;flfl _ . /::uv/(7-?J'J'lf?·

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• · Buil~gs should be ~ited to respect. the ame_nity and privacy of.· . . . ~ neighbours;

'. Residential buildings should be located in "clusters" or "precincts'';.

·,e. On Shaving·Point oniy one house p~r te~ement will be permitted.

5.2 FutUre Subdivision Guidelines

Any future subdivi~ion of land into residential housing lots should be restrfcted t~ the conditional develop~ent land areas shown on · Plan 6. No dear-felling of forested brciadacre land should :be· permitted for residential purposes .

. The Council · has adopted · the · Victofian Cc)de . for Residential - Oeyeiopment ("The Code") as ·a gtrlde for .re~idential development. · However, the Council has als·o adopted va~ious inodificatio:Qs to. th~ Code. These moq.ificatio~s ·are summarised as follows:

• •Subdivision density. of -per 2 . o~e allotme~t. 700~. ;

· * AbilitY to subdivide · for· units/ flats less . tha~ 450m2 ·at . a· · develqpinent: densitr -of: one. flat p~r 320m2 . simllar· ·to the:· ·proposed provisions for the Reside)j.tial B zone under the· Flat Code;

* Building . setbacks rem~in at 4.5 metres from road. frontage . boundary and below this setback subject .to_ the_· g~anting of ~ ·planning permit;

. . . * Side road boimdary setback at ·2.0 metres;·

,.. · Side and rear. boundarles.s~tback a·irunimum 1.2 metres or less subject to· the. granting -of aplanning permit; bu{ otherwise simila.r . to the Victoria Building Regulations;

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Minimum road reserve widths of 15.0 metres;

.. Minimum road width of 5.0 metres between face of kerbs (this allows a car to pass a. parked car or a moving car);

.. No off pavement parking areas required.

This Code incorporates guidelines which are responsive to individual 2 site conditions. By providing for lots with a.rlunimum area of 450m .. and a density of 1 lot per 700m2 coupled with appropriate design guidelines, sensitive land areas (such as those with steep slopes or heavy tree cover) can be protected and developable land can be utilised more ef~ectively .. Plan 9 illustrates a preferred subdivision approach and benefits.

Demonstration of the suitability of a site for residential development should be the responsibility of the proponent. There should be no assump.tion made that any particular parcel of unsubdivided residentially zoned land in Metung is a sure candidate for development. Rather, the merits of the proposal and the capabilities of the land area to accommodate new development must be demonstrated. Accordingly, residential subdivision proposals should be accompanied by detailed plans which include the following information:

.. the location, size and contours of the subject site;

.. existing. significant vegetation and the location of any vegetation proposed to be removed to accommodate development;

.. building envelopes;

.. details of utility service installation requirements;

.. site access and road construction details;

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. Areas designated as "No Develop~ent." means that Co~cil Will not· approve of any sul?.~ivision proposal. . However. the subdiyi~ion ·of · de~elopments, eg, ~~that· exist prior. to' 15th June, 1993 maybe p~rmitted·having regar:d to ~e merits of the proposal.· . . ' ";· ' . .

~xistirtg ,curren.t planriing perrilits ·for qevelopment in the: 'No · -Development" are still-valid and can be acted upo:.;t. However; one~ permits ~xpire ·and an extension time requ~sted, Council will. look at . the metit' of the p~opo.sal measurmg' ~gainst the . ~bjectives· of this • .>, . • strategy.

- 5.~ · -Landscapmg Guidelines_

The visu~l quality arid character of Metung -is to a significant extent . . . ·derived from' its undulating: topography and natural vegetation~ The _ Local Structure- Plc:m recognises that maint~~ance of the .toWn~s unique iands~ape -s~tting is critical tb retaining the- town's.. speci~ :charact~rartdits reside~tial and_ touris~ appeaL -

.. The landscaping guidelines have been prepa!ed in accorda~ce .with the overall goal of mamtaining a~d ~rihancing the ex!s~irtg-ian~scape quality. They· have particular regard to the protection of ridgelmes and views .and .to th~ planting _of app~opi-iate tree species to· reinforce · ·

remaining :vegetation. The particular -objectiv~s of the ·landscaping· .·•. ·: guidelin~s desiiD":ed.toachleve 'that-overall goal ar~ that: . . '• ' . ' '

* there should be ..minimal dist-w:bance to:existing vegetati~:m;· · ~ .,. ne\Y planting should _compl~~ent e~sting' v~getation and include species_indigenous·to the area;: '· ' ~ . . ..

new pl~nting should enhance public spaces and provide shadE7; . * . . - .

. *. new-planting should be used to sc_r'eeri facilities, builqings q,nd car parking areas.

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The following guidelines apply to both public and private sector development initiatives. They will be enforced for developments which require planning approvals and will be made available as guidelines to residents who may wish to refer to them when seeking guidance on general landscaping principles for the area.

Importantly, the successful implementation of these landscape guidelines will largely be dependant on the development and maintenance of public areas. The theme established with parks, pedestrian areas, and so on, will offer direction and momentum to private development works.

Landscape Theme

Having regard to the overall objective of "maintaining and enhancing the existing landscape quality" of Metung, the planting of exotic themes based on species which are indigenous to other distinct regions is not encouraged.

The Metung town environs are characterised by a variety of tree species, some of which occur naturally in the area and some of which have been introduced over a period of many years. The use of these species will allow for variety in detailed planting design whilst facilitating the integration of new landscape works with the existing landscape character of the area.

This policy is not intended to prevent the use of other "non-local" species in landscaping works. Rather1it is to encourage a thoughtful and sensitive approach to landscape design which will ensure that local species remain and are reinforced as the dominant planting elements in the Metung landscape.·

With the assistance of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, a plant guide has been appended which identifies a range of local species considered to be appropriate. Selections from the schedule should be incorporated in landscape plans, but may be supplemented by other complementary species which may not be native to the area. PAGE 20

Landscape Design

New development in the town centre should have due regard for the impact on overall streetscape. The development of an attractive streetscape can be assisted by the integration of the various landscape elements on private development sites with those in public spaces. New development should be seen as an opportunity to co-ordinate public and private works to transform the streetscape and enhance the town centre's appeal. Appropriate street planting and improvements, when combined with the landscaping of private development, can assist to create a sense of unification, as well as a sense of place.

The subdivision and development of new residential lots can have a significant impact upon existing vegetation. However, it also provides an opportunity to create pleasant and attractive residential environments through the retention of established . stands and corridors of trees. This can be reinforced with appropriate street tree planting where necessary, as illustrated on Plan 10.

The outlook to and from a site can be enhanced by the careful grouping of trees to frame views, as shown in Plan 11. The clustered planting of new trees, to reinstate a continuous canopy, will be encouraged in any new residential development.

The use of pergolas, planter boxes, sleeper walls, and other landscape structural works is encouraged in combination with appropriate planting. Concrete retaining structures, such as crib walls, are generally not desirable as the materials do not integrate well with the natural vegetation, as do timber and stone. It can also take considerable time to soften concrete structures with landscaping. Plan 12 illustrates the preferred type and use of retaining structures, and the opportunity to upgrade the verge to Metung Road which functions as the primary visitor and scenic access to the town. . . . '

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· Lan.dscape Plans .

.New·. development ·(including. shops, ·multi-unit developments, subdiyisions,. and . so . on). ·requiring. approval' under .the Planning Scheme wilrrequire the submission of detailed landscape pla~~; The pla~s· should be prepared· in suffi~ient det~il t~. enable· the .~ouncil 'tb assess the proposed "landscaping form and effect. This· should. ' - include, as appropriate:

* .: the lo~ation, size. and species or type of existing 'pla~ting;

.... tree~ proposed to be -retained;

* · trees· proposed to be re~oved; ·

* the existing: contoUrs of the subject l~nd;

* the· proposed finished surface .~evels;.

* 'details of Underground arid overhead serviCes; ·. • • • 4 < •

- - . ~ * d~tails of-proposed new. planting! mduding specie~~, location and detail~ oftl:te mi:itimU?'size at plantmg; · ·

·* . .details of any proposed ·pav:ing, walls, fences· o'r other structures; · ...... - . ' - . . . . , .· ..

* .·details· of any slope stabilisation measures .proposed;

· ~ · details ~f any irrigation and ~rainage methops proposed.

The landscape plans wo·uld be assessed ha'{ing regard to the · desirability ofretention of eXisting·~egetation, the potentiaUmpact of th~ loss of vegetat~o~ a'nd . the ·principles· included ~ithin this · guideline.

_Landscaping Will generaliy be required to be completed, prioi to the · · commencement of the associated use and its continuing. maintenance .. ' . - .. .will be an ongoing ~equirement. I I ·I

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5.4 Traffic and Circulation Guidelines

The existing constructed road pattern in Metung comprises only part of the original network of government roads shown on the survey plans for the town. The undulating topography of the area has prevented much, of the original road layout from being formally constructed on the ground.

As a result, the existing road network comprises a single distributor "loop road" from the north with branches accessing the commercial and residential areas. There is, therefore, v~ry little opportunity for cross-town traffic or through-traffic intrusions into residential clusters. This pattern should be reinforced in any new development.

However, an opportunity does exist to investigate a one-way traffic movement system in Metung Road linking with a two-way system in Stirling Road. The Shire's Engineering Department has prepared a report on the feasibility of such a traffic movement system. Plan 14 illustrates the proposal. A copy of the report is included in Appendix 2 to the Local Structure Plan.

The recoll).mendations of the report are:

1. That detailed cost estimates of the proposal be undertaken for inclusion on Council's five year Works Program. ·

2. A further rep~rt be prepared on parking within Metung Township.

3. That further consultation with relevant authorities and the public be undertaken regarding the proposal.

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The town centre should be deliberately oriented toward pedestrian use. Although motor vehicle traffic should be able to enter, park or travel through the town centre, there should be no doubt left in the motorists minds that they have entered an area of pedestrian priority. This can be achieved by the introduction of segmented paving materials, pedestrian crossings, town entry and direction signage, appropriate street furniture and similar devices. Plan 13 illustrates a design of a type of pedestrian cross-over.

The guidelines which follow aim to strengthen the existing road network profile:

New roads should be limited to residential accessways only and not provide opportunities for vehicle linkages through other residential precincts;

Residential roads should be constructed to standards as set down in the Victorian Code for Residential Development (as modified by Council where appropriate);

The main · distributor road in Metung should be maintained, .. landscaped and signposted to enhance the visitor experience;

Adopt the traffic movement system for Metung and Stirling Road. as detailed in the Traffic Management Report including the provision of two-way traffic along Stirling Road extending to Beach Road.

New roads should generally attempt to follow contours and avoid the need to disturb existing significant vegetation;

Investigate the provision of paved pedestrian crossings across Metung Road, in the· town centre, to reinforce the pedestrian oriented focus of the precinct and to facilitate pedestrian movement between the Lake King beach and Bancroft Bay. PAGE 24

Investigate with any road construction proposal the possibility of providing shared walkways/bicycle paths.

Investigate closure of Beach Road.

5.5 Utility Services Guidelines

Having regard to the objectives to protect and enhance the landscape environs of Metung, the provision of new utility service infrastructure must be carried out in an environmentally sensitive manner. Accordingly, the guidelines set out below should be followed where new service provision is required:

\ Require new development to connect to the reticulated sewerage system;

Co-ordinate service provision to minimise the number of easements;

New development should install underground power where possible;

Locate any new above ground power lines to minimise the need for the harsh pruning of vegetation;

Reinstate the landscape following new service installation, where possible. Investigate the provision of boat laun.ching facilities in the Buffalo Patch area, as a means of alleviating possible traffic movement problems along Mairburn Road. PAGE 25

5.6 Public Areas Guidelines

Metung has a number of potentially high quality public areas. Shaving Point, the "Village Green", Patterson Park, the Lake King beach and the Hot P<:>ols, in particular, offer unique opportunities to establish first-rate public facilities for the community's enjoyment. Furthermore, the generally compact nature of the town environs facilitates pedestrian movement between these various public precincts.

The Local Structure Plan recommends that existing public areas in Metung be upgraded and, where practicable, linked by public walkways. The provision of a public board-walk along the foreshore from th~ yacht club to the residential properties to the south would alleviate the pedestrian/fishing and vehicular conflict along that section of Metung Road. A concept for a board-walk is depicted on Plan 15. Council wishes to emphasise that no board-walk would be proposed for foreshore areas abutting houses. The implementation of a one-way traffic movement system along Metung Road would also assist in removing the pedestrian and vehicular conflict. (Refer to the Traffic Management Study- Appendix 2).

The closure of Beach Road to vehicular traffic would also provide a valuable pedestrian/ cycling link to the town centre. The closure would also have the ability to provide additional car parking in close proximity to the Metung beach. Beach Road would still be available for emergency vehicles (Refer report- Appendix 3).

The "Village Green" should be protected as a key area of public open space in Metung and should be tidied-up in a manner commensurate with its "public face" and importance. It not only provides a focal point for public gatherings and passive recreation in the town centre but preserves a key visual link and vista to the lakes. The installation of sensitive perimeter landscaping (designed so as to protect rather than close-off views across the park) and upgraded park furniture will significantly remedy the existing situation without great expense and with immediate results. However, the open recreation space must be maintained. ------=---..·. . .. ·- ··-. - Ylt\V Act.OSS TE.tMHJATIOH Of WAW\VA~ TO 8ANC~OFT'JA'( . & A ».C. it. 0 F .T I ta 1

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Plan 16 iliustrates a thel.Ilatic design style for future street furniture installation in public spaces ill Mehmg. The _-use of c~nsistent post . . . . · and infil\ design eleme:nts in street furnitl,lre fixtures will assist to strengthe~ and 1,1Ilify the.built charact~r.of ~he town.· .

·. · The. Public Area guidelines also include the. following . ad~tional elements:

.. .Attempt . !O achieve :Fniblfc access linkage~ throughbut · the settleme~t· and particul~rly .al(?ng the·· foreshore. Council :will prepa~e .a map of these.. linkages .to assist. cou:ndl's :decision . makirig when dealing. with planning applications~· .. .

..... Public ~ccess linkages should be desigil.edand located so as to be · · non-intrusive to private propertieS; ·. * :Improve the qU:ality of landscaping and design _pf f'!-cilith~s in the village green;

.. Reinstate tre.e planting and other landscaping improvements . . . ~. along the -public foreshore, as app:r;-opriate; .

·.. ·use· materiC;lls and ·landscaping which have low maintenance ~ . ' ' . ;. .. requU:ements;

* Introduce "the~es" in planting and design to. create a distinctly .. .· ¥etung character; <.

.. Council has colifirmed its SUpf>Ort for ~ Metung community hall . .:wit~ expanded youth recreational facilities;

.. .Upgrade· andmafntain the i.'ake King beach;

.. Upgrade car parking and .traffic, circulation facilities at Shaving· · . Point and impr6ve the public picnic-facilities. fLAtUEit.

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5.7 ·Guideline~ ~ummary

_The principle. elemE:mts of each.of the .prece.ding Local_Structure Plan · · guidelinesjs suinmarised for quick reference. ~ . ' ~ ..

(i). ~uilding Development

_Design~ . ·muted co loUt tones

maximum· 7.5 .metres ·building height :above natural ground level . , .

. - . use ofbrick and/ or l;imber

vertical pro:portionirig ·preferred

' rooms wiUUn roof space at:e appropriate

minimi,se flat, blank fa~ades·

. - commercial buildings in ~OWn centres should· . ·incorporate. :posted vera~d~hs

.· o~e hou~e per ten:e~ent on Shaving Point '. have regard to· the Shire of Tambp'suGuidelines for Outdoor Advertis.ing Signs". .. .· . . . .

· Siting· - · · respect ·neighbouring dwellings amenity and , priyacy

minimal distUrbance to' established significant v~getati_on ..

cluster residential_development

- . · · ori~ritate for energy effiCiency PAGE 28

(ii) Subdivision:

Design- generally in accordance with the Victorian Code for Residential Development as amended by Council

minimum road construction standards for local residential access ways

cluster residential subdivision layout

incorporate pedestrian linkages

Residential subdivision proposals are to be accompanied by detailed plans which induae the following information: ·

* the location, size and contours of the subject site;

* existing significant vegetation and the location of any vegetation proposed to be removed to accommodate 'development;

* building envelopes

* details of utility service installation requirements;

* site access and road construction details;

* proposed landscaping details:

(iii) Landscaping

Theme- primarily indigenous species

retain existing significant vegetation

protect existing trees defining ridgelines PAGE 29·

" . Design- · integrate private.and.public landscaping where appropriate. . · . . . · . . ·

·'I ,. I · reinstate continuous ca.nopy planting i :. frame (rC\ther than. block) views ·

use timber and stone retaining structUres

. ., . . D~tailed landscape plans ·are to include the Jollowing InformatiOn: . ·· · ,

.... trees proposed to be retained;.

* . trees proposed.to be removed;

* :the existing contours of the subject l~nd; .

. . . .,. the proposed fhushed surface lev'els;· . . . . ' .

* details of underground and overhead seryices; '·

deta~s ·of pr~posed ·_new .. Planting, i~cl~ding sp~cres, l~c~tion and details of th·e nurumum s1ze at planting; ...... ·. . . · . · · ·.' * . details of any proposed paving, walls~ ·fences or other structures; .

. * details. of any slope· stabilisation· measures proposed; ,

•. V" • . ' details of any irrigation and drainage· methods . proposed.· · .. . · . · · · · (iv) . Traffic and Circulation

·Adopt the ·principles . outlined. ·in ·· the Metung/Stirlihg . Road tra_ffic manage:me;nt ·_system as detailed in Council report · ..

no through-traffic residert~alintrusions

adopt Victorian · Code · for Residential Development residential road ·standards.; as amended by Council .J

new road iocations to respect. topography ·and . significant vegetation . .· . .

investigate town centre traffic manageir{ent an:d signage works . . . . . · · . · .

facili~ate pedestrian-movement~ town cen~e

investig~te clos~r~ of Beach Road

investigate ·the proVislons of two-way traffic along Stirling Road extending to Beach Road. · .

'' ' . (v) - Utility Services·

-. _· all new development to· connect .~o· ·sewerage· .· ·system

"" . new development to instali underground power.

remstate·landscape aftei: service ~stallation'

underground the. power supply -to Shaving Point

. investigate the.· provision of boat~ lau,n~ng· · facilities in the BUffalo Pat<;h area. · · . ·. ' . PAGE 31

· (vi) Public. Areas

link public focal points by walk tracks

·investigate foreshore board-walk between Metung Yacht Club .and residential properties .. to sou~ .in conjun,ction with o~e~way. Me tung Road proposal

-maintain charact~r ·of _the. ''Yillage Green"·.

underground -power · . on Shaving·. Point ~pproach ,road

reir\st~te appropriate. tree . planting . along foreshore areas · ·

continue to upgrade Lake King beach. · . . .' .

upgrade Shaving Point car parking and public p1cnic facilities _ . :- · .

use street ftirniture and· fixture of a consistent' design

Couricil · confir~s · support for . a . ¥e_tung co~unio/ hall .

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6 STATUTORY IMPLEMENTATION

The Metung Local Structure Plan is inten~ed· to present a clear statement of planning objectives and a consistent body of guidelines to encourage and assist the orderly future growth of the town. The implementation of the Structure Plan recommendations will be achieved in part by planning scheme controls and in part by providing the incentive to encourage appropriate action on the part of the community and developers.

The planning scheme controls will define the land use framework within which appropriate development can locate and take place. They will then require prospective developers to argue the development case in terms of how it meets the stated Local Structure Plan objectives. In response, the exercise of a degree of flexibility will be necessary in determining planning approval applications to allow for innovation in design.

6.1 Preliminary Actions

As a prelude to statutory implementation, the Metung Local Structure Plan shoulq be presented for public exhibition and consultation. Comments from the local community, relevant public authorities, and other interested persons and organisations should be invited. Following completion of the exhibition process, any submissions received should be considered and the Structure Plan should be refined where appropriate.

. The Local Structure Plan should then be formally adopted by Council resolution and should be implemented with consistency to encourage support from the local community, the development industry and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. ,PAGE 33

-,·.. •' . 6.2· · ·Planning ~chem~_ ~endmerits :

The following am:end~ents-are tecq~ende~·to the existi:D.g T-ambo . - -Pla~g Sch~me to 'facflitate_ impl~mentatlo~ ~f t~e M~tung Lo~al: . . . Structure Plan, · · ._.

· * Include the Victorian Code ·for- Residential. Developm~nt .as. an .: · ' . ' . . ~- ~ , . Incorporat~cf rioc~ent · in ... the · Tambo · Planrrlng · Sch~me, ' . . ' including .the variations to the Code. adopted> b)t'Coundl; ._ . . .

. ' * . includethe fol19~ing new.~ub-cl~~se'in Chapter·2; .. " . . . . '

· the provisi~ns.· of the· _Mehu:lg· ,Local Structure Plan 1992. .

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G-Uidelines for Pern;tit · ·- ... _, r • ..- • · :· .. -Befor_e deciding-on an application. to subdiv~de land . the . R~~ponsible · Authori.ty · _m'ust · consider~ in · particular:. .. . . < .·

.·. (i)_ . ~e a~ailabi.lity '.or_- setvice.s. iricluding sew:e:r:age, ·.drainage,_ wa:ter,- electricity, .telephone; . ··' ·. ·.

·.(ii) ·.: · :-.the a~ailability ~f vehiCle acc.~ss to the site; .. .-_ , · ·, ' . '

{iii) · . ·if applic~ble, the provisi~ns of the Metung· .- _. tocai Structur~ Plan 1992~ · ·

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(b) · Before deciding on an .application • to construct .. buildings or. carry out "works, the Responsible Authority must·consider, ~n particular:

(i) the effect .on the amenity. of adjoiriipg or adja~ept properties; .

. (ii) , if applicabl~, the provisi~ns of th~ Metung. ·Local Structure Plan 1992.