Development Application part 2 of 2 Covering Letters & Plans - MCU13/0069

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                                                                           Traffic Engineering Report
                                                                     Quamby Place Car Parking Review
                                                            OGILVIE BACON PARTNERSHIP PTY LTD
                                                                                           April 2013



        The peak parking times for parking within th       subject site occurred 2:00pm with
        another peak around 12:30pm.      Given the uses within the area, this is expected, as a
        result of patrons dining during lunch time at the restaurants, whilst the offices, shops
        and other small business enterprises are open and operating.


        Whilst surveys were undertaken: of all available parking areas surrounding the site, it
        is considered that parking zone areas 1, 2 and 8 were considered to be the most
        convenient for use by the site, as there were no other parking demand factors (other
        than the park) to generate the demand to park in these areas. It was interesting to note
        that the on-site    park never reached 100% capacity and the on-street parking
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        adjacent to the park (Area 8) was very under utilised with only 20% of spaces
        occupied at anyone time with at least 8 parking spaces always available on this
        section of the street.


        Given the estimated additional 8 spaces required from the additional outdoor
        dining areas, parking surveys suggest that there is adequate parking available
        within the area and it is not considered appropriate to provide further on-site car
        parks when it is clear that parking availability within the area is conveniently
        provided.

        It should also be noted that the site is well serviced by a range of alternative
        transport modes, such as bus, ferry and cycling facilities and these should be
        highly encouraged. As outlined in Council’s Sustainable Transport Strategy and
        also the Active Transport Plan, providing mixed use land development, adjacent
        to recreational facilities (the river, park and children’s playground) with
        excellent access to alternative transport modes, ensures the economic
        development and environmentally sustainable future for all to enjoy.


        5.3             Other Parking Observations


        The following observations were noted during the survey period, which are not
        necessarily reflected in the survey data results;
            a) Boat trailers were parked in the areas adjacent to the units.
            b) On-street parking on Noosa Drive was under utilised in particular the area
               adjacent to the park and bus stop.
            c) Only Imotorcycle was parked in the available 3 spaces on the subject site.
            d) The on-site loading bay was well utilised with most vehicles being van
                deliveries.




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