Browse Forums Building A New House Re: The Avenue - Schofields 152Mar 13, 2015 5:21 pm kreynolds7 Hi all, We are building in Stage 2 on Jacqui Avenue, I just wanted to find out whether anyone had problems with salinity or saline affected blocks? Our builder said we might have to upgrade our slab but we ended up being able to stick with the M class. We did have to get exposure grade bricks... No other issues though. Re: The Avenue - Schofields 153Mar 15, 2015 3:36 pm HI Everyone, Do you know that there is a plan to build four 5 storey unit buildings with a total of 270 units just across the road from the park in The Avenue. The developers have just submitted revised plans to Council and everyone in the community has an opportunity to object and raise their concerns. All you need to do is send an email with your concerns to Council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au quoting reference JRPP-14-1519 and stating your concerns. You must do this before close of business on 20 March 2015. Here is a draft objection I emailed to council previously. Feel free to copy all or some of it and send it in under your own name. This will be our last chance to object. Council has only received 8 objections at this stage and that will not be enough to make a difference. Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to take this opportunity to formally object to development application JRPP-14-1519. I have a number of concerns regarding the proposal and believe it is not in the best interest of the community for it to proceed in its current form. After a review of the proposal I would like to raise the below concerns: - Streetscape, land use intensity and overall amenity. The construction of four 5 storey residential flat buildings on this parcel of land is an overdevelopment for a site that is zoned for medium density residential developments. The site is directly adjacent low density residential homes and will look out of place in the streetscape with no natural or built progression to soften the proposed development. This will directly impact adjoining residents in sight of the development. Furthermore, The draft elevations as shown in drawings NP002, NP003 and NP003 show that the bulk and scale of the development will result in significant visual impacts for all developments surrounding this. The western and Eastern elevations being the worst where current and future residents of the low density areas will look onto a minimum of 140m of unbroken facades as building A,B , C and D will all be visible from these viewpoints. I cannot imagine an area where this would be considered appropriate other than a high density zone. The proposed development plans show a lack of appropriate landscaping to screen the development and reduce the visual bulk and scale of the flats as viewed from the adjoining residential neighbourhood. It is also noted there are not currently any mature trees on site that will break the monogamy of the proposed built form. Given that this site sits on a high point in the land, the development will also result in significantly less afternoon sunlight for a large portion of the surrounding residential developments extending towards Alex Avenue. The height of the proposed must surely exceed the limits for developments in this zone. Regardless of this, the height as it is proposed is inappropriate to be adjoining low density residential properties. Whilst residential flat buildings are permissible in this zone, there is no denying that this development is high density in nature. This site would be better suited to a townhouse or integrated housing development which provides a transition from the adjoining low density residential developments. If residential flats were to be granted consent, this should only occur on the northern side of proposed road no.1 (as per the subdivision plan) with 'realistic' medium density developments acting as a buffer in between. Allowing a multi unit development of this size on this lot will all most certainly result in all surrounding lots from this point up until Schofields station being developed in the same way. Further to the above, developments of this scale in medium density zoning will quickly see the 6,300 homes and 18,000 population projected for this area by nsw planning, as detailed in the Alex Avenue DCP and growth centre plans, greatly exceeded. - Traffic and parking 270 units will result in a minimum of 270 additional cars from this site, with the reality being much greater than this. Census data (2011) shows that the majority of households in Blacktown have and average of two or more vehicles per household. Parking as such would need to be provided on this basis so as not to stress the surrounding road networks. Units blocks in nearby Kellyville Ridge (around Clonmore and Kilbenny Streets) demonstrate this. These units have access to major transport infrastructure, being the Windsor Road T-way and Rouse Hill bus interchange, however street parking and traffic in these areas is still a major issue. A gradual transition from low density to high density would ensure a greater spread of vehicles resulting in more on street parking and less bottleneck effects on roads feeding Alex avenue and Burkedin Road, etc. It would be a shame not to take a lesson from these developments. The increase in vehicles from this development will result in serious safety concerns given that the development is adjacent a proposed park where young children will play. Lines of site from vehicle entering and exiting the development will be poor and blind spots along the surrounding streets will significantly increase from parked cars. Given the close proximity of schools to the proposal, it is likely that school children will be walking home in these areas. The additional cars in the area will raise significant safety concerns in this regard. - Open space and well-being Given the shading that will occur throughout the grounds of the proposed development, it is unlikely that residents will utilise the private open space in the centre of the development. This will see a greater number of people utilising the local parks which are already lacking in the area. If this development is to proceed, a portion of the block should be developed into a public park. Ideally the units would be set back a minimum of 20m from Grima Street and a park or landscaping embellishment established along the length of this area. This would also act to prodvide a short buffer to reduce impacts on residents directly adjacent the proposal on the opposite side of Grima Street. The proposal does not offer anything in the way of practical open space that will allow for positive community interactions. This is essential for a development of this scale. - Waste storage, collection, hygiene and illegal dumping The proposed development will generate a significant amount of waste. I note that the proposal does not have an external bin storage area, nor should it. All waste resulting from this development, if it proceeds, should be stored within basement to reduce the visual and odour impacts on surrounding developments. Servicing of bins should also occur within basement areas to reduce occupational health and safety issues associated with servicing as well as noise impacts on surrounding properties. The time required to service the development will result in significant noise impacts if waste is collected externally. being adjacent a low density residential development, any service vehicles for this development should be restricted to the hours between 7am and 6pm. Additionally consideration would need be given to school hours and safety issues resulting from increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic surrounding the site. Illegal dumping and litter is a major issue in all multi unit dwelling. If the proposal proceeds a caretaker would need to be on site at least 2-3days a week to manage these issues and ensure the site is maintained in a hygienic manner and any litter or dumped rubbish is removed efficiently. In summary, whilst measures can be taken to mitigate some of the above, I do not believe any of these points can be address to an extent which will make the development appropriate for this parcel of land. As mentioned previously, town house or integrated housing is appropriate for this site. If residential flats are to be developed despite community concerns and objections these must be reduced in height to no more than 3 storeys from ground level. Please keep me informed of any further developments regarding the status of this application. Kind regards, XXXXXX X XXXX Street, Schofields Phone: 0422 XXX XXX Mailing - XXXXXXXXX Email - XXXXXXXX Re: The Avenue - Schofields 155Mar 16, 2015 7:14 pm Thanks "at the avenue" for pursuing this issue. I have just emailed my objection to council as well. It would be a shame if this development goes ahead. It would leave me no option but to sell my lot after building on it and move elseware. Re: The Avenue - Schofields 157Mar 19, 2015 11:26 am Hi all, I got an email from Mirvac re; Easter Community Event Dear , The Avenue by Mirvac continues to grow with Land and Ready Home settlements well underway. At Mirvac, we also understand the importance of community friendships when moving into a new area and your new home. Therefore, our established community Links program connects new residents with each other and helps them form lasting local friendships through a number of events during the year. Easter time is a great opportunity to Connect and we would like to let you know that there will be an Avenue Easter Event for all current & future land & home Owners to be held on Saturday, 21 March on site at The Avenue Park, Glory Street, Schofields - directly opposite the Mirvac Sales Office. Hope we can all meet there. Re: The Avenue - Schofields 158Mar 22, 2015 9:23 pm Thanks for getting involved and emailing council!! Fingers crossed on a good outcome!
Alexav, we got this email from mirvac too. They are still yet to send through full details of times, etc. We should have moved in by then so we'll be there. Should be good. Oops- posted this the day after the event -guess we missed it!!! Re: The Avenue - Schofields 159Mar 23, 2015 5:55 am Funny... I didn't get that note and my Mirvac ready home is almost finished. alexav Hi all, I got an email from Mirvac re; Easter Community Event Dear , The Avenue by Mirvac continues to grow with Land and Ready Home settlements well underway. At Mirvac, we also understand the importance of community friendships when moving into a new area and your new home. Therefore, our established community Links program connects new residents with each other and helps them form lasting local friendships through a number of events during the year. Easter time is a great opportunity to Connect and we would like to let you know that there will be an Avenue Easter Event for all current & future land & home Owners to be held on Saturday, 21 March on site at The Avenue Park, Glory Street, Schofields - directly opposite the Mirvac Sales Office. Hope we can all meet there. Re: The Avenue - Schofields 160Apr 02, 2015 10:49 am Got another email about a park opening night on Saturday the 11th of April from 4.30pm. 11 41755 No idea about the driveway question, but your price for a house that size including landscaping seems very good! 1 6201 We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get double story house build around 350 sqm. We are thinking about having premium inclusions… 0 4121 |