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5. Driveways and Parking Code
9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code
Table 9.4.1.3 - Criteria for assessment
Driveways Table 9.4.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Assessable development
Driveways
PO1 AO1.1 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on Vehicular access is located and designed in One vehicular access to David Low Way is
safety, capacity and operations of the existing or accordance with the current Australian Standards proposed. The vehicular access will be designed in
planned road network, cycleways or pedestrian for Parking Facilities. accordance with relevant Australian Standard -
pathway systems AS2890.
AO1.2 Complies:
Only one footpath crossing is provided. Only one footpath crossing is provided.
Editor’s Note— Justification for additional driveways
may need to be supported by a detailed Traffic
Study.
AO1.3 Complies:
Driveways, have a maximum grade in accordance Driveway grades will be provided in accordance
with Council’s standard requirements. with Council standard requirements. Refer to the
Engineering Drawings in Appendix E.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO2 AO2.1 Complies:
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of driveways, including The design and construction of driveways are
across the footpath, is in accordance with Council proposed to be provided in accordance with Council
1. are suitable and safe for their intended Standard Drawings as appropriate for the particular standard drawings RS-049 and RS-050. Refer the
use; and type of development as annotated on the drawings. Engineering report in Appendix E.
2. match Council infrastructure.
AO2.2 Complies:
The change of grades in driveways and ramps is in As above
accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings.
PO3 AO3.1 Complies:
The number of driveways across pedestrian Design of multi-tenanted developments include The development includes shared driveways and
footpaths is minimised. shared driveways and parking areas. parking areas.
AO3.2 Not applicable.
Driveways are located so they abut existing The proposed driveway is separated from the
driveways of adjoining development where adjoining development.
practicable and reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
PO4 AO4 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of Footpaths and kerb crossing are located clear of
capacity, operations and maintenance of the existing stormwater inlet structures, water and existing stormwater inlet and structures, water and
existing infrastructure. sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting sewer infrastructure and any other utility
utility infrastructure, existing landscaping and infrastructure.
vegetation.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO5 AO5 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree Vehicle access avoids disturbance to tree protection
health and integrity of existing landscaping or native protection zone of trees on public land. zones in public land, as the proposal seeks to
vegetation, where possible. upgrade an existing access with not existing trees in
this location.
Parking and manoeuvring Table 9.4.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Assessable development
Parking and manoeuvring
PO6 AO6.1 Complies:
Sufficient parking The number of car parking spaces, motor cycle The proposed mixed-use development provides car
spaces, bicycle spaces and loading bays is not less parking in accordance with Table 9.4.1.4. The
1. is provided having regard to the than the minimum number specified in Table 9.4.1.4 proposed use consists of 3 Multiple dwellings with 3
specifics of the use including— Minimum parking requirements including end of trip x 2 bedrooms and Office being 80m2 of GFA.
facilities. Accordingly, car parking is proposed as follows:
1. the type and intensity of land
3 residential spaces
use;
Editor's note— with regard to the provision of end of 4 commercial spaces
2. any existing parking available
trip facilities, where there is a conflict with the QDC 1 uncovered visitor spaces
on the site;
MP 4.1 for major developments the QDC applies.
3. hours of operation;
For all other development Table 9.4.1.4 applies.
4. likely numbers of users;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
5. accessibility to the site by
means other than private motor AO6.2 Not applicable
vehicle; Where appropriate, motorcycle spaces can be
6. the peak parking demand provided on site in lieu of required car parking
periods of uses on the site; and spaces, excluding industry activities, at the
7. the availability of alternative car following rates:
parking; and
1. 2 motorcycle spaces provided for 0.5
1. is provided to accommodate the car parking space; or
number and type of vehicles and 2. 4 motorcycles spaces provided per 1
motorcycles likely to be generated by car parking space; and
the development. 3. up to a maximum of 4 car parking
spaces.
AO6.3
Complies
Secure and convenient parking spaces for bicycles
The development triggers 2 bicycle spaces.
are designed and provided on site in accordance
Sufficient space is available to accommodate this
with—
requirement and is anticipated to be conditioned as
a condition of approval.
1. AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities;
and
2. Cycling aspects of Austroads Guides
(AP-G88-14).
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
AO6.4 Not applicable
Bicycle spaces and end of trip facilities need to be
accessible to all users.
PO7 AO7.1 Complies:
The layout of the development provides adequate, Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas, Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing lengths
clearly defined and easily accessible loading, set down, pickup areas and driveways are and set down areas are proposed to be designed in
designed in accordance with the Australian accordance with AS2890. An Engineering Report
1. on-site vehicle parking and Standards for Parking Facilities. has been prepared to demonstrate compliance with
manoeuvring areas; and the relevant Australian Standards (Refer to
2. loading and manoeuvring areas for Appendix E).
delivery and service vehicles.
AO7.2 Not applicable
Development includes purpose designed spaces for The development is not required to provide
motorcycles and motor scooters, which are easily motorcycle or scooter parking
identified from the driveway of the property and
located as close as practicable to the entrance of
the building on site.
PO8 AO8.1 Complies:
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to Parking, service areas and manoeuvring areas are Parking, servicing and manoeuvring areas are all
setback a minimum of 2 metres from road frontages setback a minimum of 2m from the site’s proposed
1. not unduly conflict with pedestrians; to allow for landscaping, with the exception of 2m landscape strip.
and Walter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Holts
Road frontages, where no development occurs
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
2. be sufficiently setback from road within the landscaped frontage setbacks.
frontages to not dominate the
streetscape or surrounding areas;
AO8.2 Not applicable
3. allow for landscaping to reduce the
In Centre zones, parking, service and manoeuvring The site is not zoned Local Centre.
visual impact of the parking, servicing
areas are either integrated within or under buildings
and manoeuvring areas;
and sleeved by usable floor space, or located to the
4. complement the future planned
rear of buildings.
character of the area; and
5. avoid development within the Walter
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-11A and Figure
Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and
AP3-11B for outcomes for car parking in centres.
Holts Road frontage setbacks.
AO8.3 Not applicable
Where practicable vehicle access is from rear The subject site does not have access to a rear
laneways. laneway.
PO9 AO9 Complies:
On-site car parking spaces are identified and Car parking spaces are provided for people with The development proposes to include carparking
reserved for people with disabilities. disabilities at the rate specified in the current identified and reserved for people with disabilities in
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities. accordance with AS2890.6 (Refer to the proposal
plan in Appendix B).
PO10 AO10 Performance Solution:
Access and egress points do not impact on the Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in On site manoeuvring areas are provided in
safety and operations of the road system. accordance with the current Australian Standards accordance with AS2890.1 to ensure all cars enter
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities so and exit in a forward direction. The site is too small
vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear, to accommodate on-site manoeuvring of MRV and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
excluding dual occupancy or detached dwellings on WCV. Given the small size of the site and small
local roads. scale of the proposal, it is proposed that occasional
MRV access and WCV bin collection occur on
David Low Way in the WCV layby area on the
proposal plans. A commercial loading zone may be
appropriate along the site frontage. Refer to The
Engineering Report in Appendix E.
PO11 AO11 Complies:
Parking areas are designed to At locations where pedestrian and vehicle conflicts The development will result in a low-speed traffic
are likely to occur: environment which minimises pedestrian /vehicle
1. provide a progressive reduction in traffic conflicts. Refer to the Engineering Report in
speed between the external road and 1. sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds Appendix E.
internal parking spaces; of travel time at the designated speed
2. ensure lower speeds near areas of are provided;
high pedestrian activity through the 2. splayed corners on structures are
use of appropriate road geometry or incorporated;
devices designed to limit speed; and 3. landscaping is designed to allow clear
3. maintain sight distances which are views; and
appropriate for the likely operating 4. sign placement ensures that sight
speeds in all areas of potential distance requirements are not
impeded.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle
conflict.
PO12 AO12.1 Not applicable
A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided In large open carparks with greater than 200 car
that – parking spaces, a pedestrian path between parking
spaces is provided on every second aisle.
1. is located in areas where people will
choose to walk; AO12.2 Complies:
2. ensures that pedestrian movement For a minimum of 50% of car parking spaces,
The development provides for clear and direct
through car parking areas or pedestrian access to buildings is not across or
pedestrian access between car parking areas and
structures are along aisles rather than through driveways, carparks, setdown or
buildings.
across them. manoeuvring areas.
PO13 Complies:
Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular No acceptable outcome provided Sufficient space is provided for vehicle queueing at
queues at conflict points. the site’s entry to David Low Way. This is
demonstrated through the proposal plan and the
Engineering Report (Refer to Appendix B & E).
PO14 AO14 Complies:
Parking areas are lit to provide security for night- Lighting is provided in accordance with the Internal security lighting will be provided in
time users. Australian Standard for Road Lighting - Vehicular accordance with the relevant Australian standard for
Traffic (Category V) Lighting - Performance Road Lighting - Vehicular Traffic (Category V)
Installation and Design Requirements. Lighting - Performance Installation and Design
Requirements
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO15 AO15 Not applicable.
Site facilities encourage users and employees to End-of-trip facilities are maintained and accessible
access the site by means of foot or bicycle through to all users of the premises as part of common
provision of appropriate end of-trip facilities property.
including bicycle parking and shower/change
rooms.
PO16
Development with the potential to generate No acceptable outcome provided Complies.
significant traffic and parking impacts gives The proposed development is a of a small scale
appropriate consideration to transport and land use and will not have significant traffic impacts. Access
issues. and parking arrangements are shown on the
Engineering plans submitted with this application
Editor’s Note—A detailed Traffic Impact (Refer Appendix E).
Assessment Report may be required.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO17 AO17.1 Not applicable
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to Development providing less than five car parking
ensure run-off is treated to remove pollutants prior spaces is designed so that the driveway, parking
to leaving the premises. and manoeuvring areas are formed to drain to
landscaped areas.
AO17.2 Complies:
Development providing five or more car parking The development includes stormwater treatment
spaces is designed to incorporate stormwater methods to remove any contaminants likely as a
treatment methods to remove water contaminants result of general operation of the site’s driveways,
likely to runoff from the general operation of the of car parking and manoeuvring areas. This matter
the driveway, parking and manoeuvring areas. has been addressed as part of the Engineering
Report prepared to support of this application (Refer
to Appendix E).
Editor’s Note—Further details are provided in the
Water Quality and Drainage Code.
PO18
Parking areas are designed to ensure drainage No acceptable outcome provided Complies:
without the use of pumps or other electrical Refer to engineering report and plans prepared in
apparatus. support of this application (Refer to Appendix E).
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PO19 AO19 Not applicable
Below ground components of buildings, including
Site layout and building design provides for soft carparks, do not extend beyond the above ground
landscaping to be established. footprint to allow for the provision of landscaping,
particularly within building setbacks.