North Subiaco Urban Design Study
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North Subiaco Urban Design Study
Architecture Interior Design Landscape Architecture Planning Urban Design Australia China Hong Kong SAR Singapore Thailand United Kingdom NORTH SUBIACO TOWN PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY Draft Framework Scenarios for Public Comment Prepared for the City of Subiaco July 2014 Contact Document Control Scott Davies Senior Associate [email protected] Chris Melsom Principal [email protected] Podium Level, Central Park Building 152 - 158 St Georges Tce Perth Western Australia, 6000 T +61 8 6477 6000 hassellstudio.com HASSELL Limited ABN 24 007 711 435 Front cover image: The Vic Hotel, Hay Street, Subiaco. Photography by HASSELL North Subiaco Town Planning and Urban Design Study Version Number Revision By Issue Date Approved By 1.0 - 24.06.14 Scott Davies 2.0 Matt Rogers 25.07.14 Scott Davies Contents Section 01 Introduction Background Why? The Need for the Study 01 03 02 Context State Planning Framework Influences Local Planning Framework Influences Economic Context Social Context 05 08 13 14 03 Observations 17 04 Character and Aesthetic 30 05 Strategic Drivers Transition from Perth City to Subiaco Town Centre A balanced approach to transport modes Employment, People and Activity Convenience and Amenity Informed Density 06 Urban Design Framework Opportunities Spatial structure opportunities Spatial strategies Common elements Scenario 1 Scenario 2 49 51 52 55 56 67 07 Next Steps Indicative time line Public realm recommendations 79 80 08 Statutory Planning Approach 83 HASSELL © 2014 43 44 45 46 47 North Subiaco Perth Modern School. Photography by HASSELL Town Planning and Urban Design Study 01 Introduction Background The City of Subiaco over recent years has embarked on a process of updating its strategic organisational and town planning documents to ensure the organisation, and the services it provides, meets the future needs of the community. Following release and endorsement of Subiaco’s strategic plan – Think 2030 – a local planning strategy has been prepared and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission (subject to modifications) to inform a new town planning scheme. Concurrently, the City has undertaken activity centre structure planning for the town centre – as part of that process, it was recognised a separate planning and urban design study was warranted for the project area, which under the new framework will be known as the North Subiaco Precinct. This was based on it being separate, though complementary, to the functionality of the town centre. This report presents two urban design framework scenarios for public comment. The City of Subiaco will review formal submissions and then prepare a preferred framework for adoption by Council to inform statutory development provisions. Project Area The project area lies immediately to the east of Subiaco’s town centre and extends to the boundary of West Perth. The project area is bound by the railway reserve to the north, Thomas Street to the east, Churchill Avenue to the south and Townshend Road / Haydn Bunton Drive to the west. Figure 1. North Subiaco project area HASSELL © 2014 1 West Leederville Train Station Subiaco Train Station Subiaco Oval PMH KEMH. QEII Medical Centre North Subiaco Planning and 2 Figure 2. Subiaco’s changing contextStudy Urban Design Rokeby Road Hay Street 01 Introduction Why?: The need for this study North Subiaco is a place under transition and will face major change through Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) moving to the Perth Children’s Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre and AFL football to the new Perth Stadium at Burswood. The future of these two important sites is unknown, though at the time of writing, LandCorp has undertaken a preliminary business case for redevelopment of the PMH site and a working group has been established for Subiaco Oval to identify its ongoing function, management structure and development vision involving the State Government. Conceivably, scenarios around future redevelopment of Subiaco Oval may range from a stadium remodelling to reduce its seating capacity, to a larger scale redevelopment akin to that of Claremont Oval, where significant mixed use and residential development occurs in a dense form around the oval and club training facilities. However, these decisions are yet to be made and it is the City’s aim to maintain the oval as an active recreation space. As both PMH and Subiaco Oval are under State planning control, this document will provide high level recommendations as to their function only, and will not seek to prescribe detailed development criteria. In this way, this document will establish the City’s preliminary position as to the future development of these sites. HASSELL © 2014 The relocation of AFL football and PMH will have consequent impacts on the activity patterns and land use throughout North Subiaco. The number of visitors on weekends during the football season and employees/visitors associated with PMH will reduce significantly. This will likely impact most significantly on the food and beverage and the health consulting industry – though at this point it is unknown the extent to which the consulting health industry will relocate given the presence of other hospitals in the locality – it is likely any transition from this form of land use will take a significantly longer time period – if at all. Given this transition, North Subiaco should focus on its other competitive advantages – its location in relation to Perth CBD and the western suburbs, its growing importance as a place of business for professional services and its desirability as a neighbourhood with high amenity that can support additional residential density. With this context in mind, and taking into account ‘spillover’ development pressure from West Perth, Perth CBD and Subiaco’s Town Centre, it is appropriate to review intended land use and development controls across zoned land in the city of Subiaco’s Town Planning Scheme No. 4. 3 4 North Subiaco Planning Figure 3. Sub regional context plan and Urban Design Study 02 Context State planning framework influences Directions 2031 and Beyond Central Sub-Region Planning Strategy In 2010, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) prepared Directions 2031 and Beyond (Directions 2031), a strategic state planning instrument that identifies a spatial planning framework to address the expected population growth of the Perth and Peel regions. Directions 2031 establishes a hierarchy of activity centres throughout the Perth metropolitan region. The centres are places which provide housing, services, employment, entertainment and recreation. Under Directions 2031, Subiaco Activity Centre has been designated as a secondary centre (WAPC, 2010). In 2010, the WAPC prepared the draft Central Metropolitan Perth and Peel Sub-Regional Strategy (Sub-Regional Strategy), which identifies how the objectives of Directions 2031 will be achieved. The sub-regional strategy has identified areas for urban infill and expansion across the metropolitan area. The WAPC’s initial planning combined North Subiaco and Subiaco together as a single activity centre; however the Structure Planning process for the Subiaco Activity Centre identifies North Subiaco as being a separate, though connected locality. The future character and role of North Subiaco will be defined by its contextual relationship to the surrounding region, in particular the Subiaco Activity Centre, West Perth and West Leederville. Activity Centres As a complementary, though separate area to the Subiaco Activity Centre, North Subiaco should not be assessed against State Planning Policy 4.2 Activity Centres for Perth and Peel provisions. However, as a guide, its residential density targets can be used to consider ideal development potential. HASSELL © 2014 The City of Subiaco is identified as having a dwelling target of an additional 3,600 dwellings, with the potential of some 4,109 dwellings in targeted growth areas (City of Subiaco Local Planning Strategy, December 2013). Capital City Planning Framework In 2011, the WAPC prepared the Capital City Planning Framework (Framework), which sets out a spatial strategy for Central Perth, and the 12 km by 12 km area around the city centre. It outlines a number of key urban design objectives and presents options for better urban development. North Subiaco will support Subiaco Activity Centre as a significant employment, recreation and entertainment node, particularly in terms of intensified residential and commercial development. It should also support West Leederville’s role as a district centre (as identified in State Planning Policy 4.2 Activity Centres for Perth and Peel). Gross residential densities of between 25 and 35 dwellings per hectare are identified by State Policy and the Central Sub Regional Strategy. North Subiaco performs relatively well in this regard, with existing gross densities at around 20 dwellings per hectare within 400 metres of the West Leederville Train Station. With future development potential and the existing amenity of the area, it is reasonable to expect North Subiaco contributing to Perth’s infill targets. 5 02 Context State planning framework influences Public Transport Master Plan In 2012, the Department of Transport prepared the draft Public Transport for Perth in 2031, which identifies the public transport network needed to support Perth’s growing population. The Transport Plan supports links to and between strategic centres as identified in Directions 2031 and emphasises the need for coordinated public transport and land use planning. Importantly, it highlights that appropriate land uses and densities need to be co-located with public transport infrastructure. The Subiaco to Perth rail link (which includes the West Leederville train station) is expected to continue to be important, second only to the north south corridor along the Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways in terms of patronage. By 2031, the Perth to Subiaco link is expected to accommodate some 30,000 to 50,000 passenger trips each day. This is similar to the expected demand placed on the Victoria Park to Perth link. The Transport Plan also identifies the importance of long term high frequency transit connections between Perth CBD and Subiaco. The Transport Plan identifies this link as light rail and would conceivably operate along Hay Street. Development Control Policy 1.6 Planning to Support Transit Use and Transit Oriented Development This policy promotes increased accessibility to and functionality of train stations (in this case, West Leederville train station) in the form of transit oriented development, achieved by: __Providing a safe, convenient and attractive street network and walking environment within the station catchment __High density residential development within the station catchment at a minimum of 25 dwellings per gross hectare __Land uses and activities that generate transit trips should be located within the station catchment, providing for a mixed use neighbourhood __Providing a high quality public realm that supports walking to and from transit stations The maturing office market that exists in both Subiaco and West Perth will continue to influence land use patters within North Subiaco (refer to Local Planning Framework Influences for West Leederville context). Pressure for more intense commercial development is likely to increase with emerging mixed use and commercial development in West Leederville and Leederville, to the immediate north of the project area. With AFL Football relocating to Burswood, redevelopment of land surplus to operational requirements can support North Subiaco as a transit oriented precinct. Redevelopment of the PMH site can also support North Subiaco as a transit oriented precinct. Metropolitan Region Scheme The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) is a statutory State Government planning instrument which broadly guides the distribution of land use throughout Perth metropolitan area by designating ‘zones’ and ‘reserves’. Land uses are further defined in local planning schemes and other planning tools such as development control policies. The project area is generally zoned ‘urban’ which provide for retail, residential, and commercial land uses. The MRS reserves land for specific land uses within and surrounding the project area: _The _ Perth to Fremantle railway, located to the north and west of the activity centre, is reserved for railways. _Hay _ Street, central to the project area, and Thomas Street, to the east of the project area, are reserved as ‘Other Regional Roads’, linking Subiaco and the Perth Central Business District (CBD). _Princess _ Margaret Hospital for Children is reserved ‘Public Purpose - Hospital’. _Perth _ Modern School, near Roberts Road and Thomas Street is reserved ‘Public Purpose – High School’. _Mueller _ Park, central to the project area is reserved ‘Parks and Recreation’. _Subiaco _ Oval is reserved ‘Parks and Recreation - Restricted Public Access’ The MRS provides a diverse range of land uses that will support a sustainable activity centre. 6 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 02 Context State planning framework influences HASSELL © 2014 Figure 4. Metropolitan Region Scheme Map 7 02 Context Local planning framework influences Local Planning Strategy In 2012, the City prepared a Local Planning Strategy (Strategy), which provides the framework for the long term planning and development of Subiaco. The Strategy will form the basis for the development of the City’s proposed Local Planning Scheme No. 5 (LPS5). The Strategy has been endorsed by the Council and the WAPC subject to minor text amendments. These amendments do not affect the tenor of the document or this North Subiaco study. The City identified the following goals: _A _ diverse and desirable city _An _ engaged and connected community _A _ prosperous community _A _ healthy and sustainable environment _A _ city positioned for the future The Local Planning Strategy establishes development objectives to: _Foster _ economic development _Appropriately _ locate an increase in population and housing stock. _Maintain _ housing choice _Identify _ appropriate redevelopment sites _Foster _ sense of place _Protect _ and enhance local heritage and character _Develop _ a meeting place for the community _Maintain _ and enhance local recreational opportunities and natural resources _Ensure _ convenient access to goods, services and employment _Support _ a better balance of through and local traffic _Reduce _ use of the private vehicles _Support _ the efficient use of existing infrastructure _Provide _ necessary services 8 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study The Strategy identifies that residential densities will be increased selectively around train stations to encourage urban renewal and to provide a greater range of appropriate dwelling types close to public transport. An emphasis on affordable housing is envisaged by the Strategy. Other elements of the Strategy of relevance to the project area include: _targeted _ growth along Hay Street east of Rokeby Road, with residential development above commercial ground floors _Hay _ Street and Roberts Road to become two way _targeted _ residential and mixed use development on the Princess Margaret Hospital site New development standards should encourage, subject to having regard to the City’s character and heritage studies, residential development at a minimum of 25 dwellings per hectare within 800 metres of railway stations, and substantially higher for those sites that have the advantage of close proximity to railway stations. Subiaco Central Development Plan The City prepared the Subiaco Central Development Plan (Development Plan), which identified development principles, an indicative development plan, precinct concept plans, and guidelines. The Subiaco Central Development Plan was to have a medium to long term horizon of 10-15 years, setting broad goals and objectives for the development of the area and establishing action plans. This planning and urban design study takes on board the intent of the Subiaco Central Development Plan and updates its recommendations based on current policy settings, the context of the draft Subiaco Activity Centre Structure Plan and changing activity patterns. 02 Context Local planning framework influences Figure 5. Town Planning Scheme No. 4 map HASSELL © 2014 9 02 Context Local planning framework influences Current Scheme Provisions The project area contains a number of zones as prescribed by Town Planning Scheme No. 4 (TPS4), namely: _Residential _ (densities include R50 and R80, with R20 abutting the southern boundary) __Commercial / Residential __Additional use areas (A10 and A12 for office and consulting rooms) A number of regional reserves also exist as prescribed by the Metropolitan Region Scheme: __Parks and Recreation __Parks and Recreation (Restricted Public Access) __Public Purposes – High School __Public Purposes – Hospital __Other Regional Roads Precincts The Scheme Area is divided into precincts, each having an associated precinct planning policy. The North Subiaco project area is identified as Precinct 3 North Subiaco and Precinct 5 Hay Street East by the Scheme. Part of precincts 3 and 5 extend beyond the project area into the area considered by the Subiaco Activity Centre Structure Plan. Under the new Local Planning Scheme No. 5 it is proposed that the project area become one precinct to be known as the North Subiaco Precinct. 10 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study North Subiaco Precinct The precinct policy identifies as its key objectives the preservation of local character and retention of the east – west open space spine that forms part of the City to Ocean Greenway. New development is therefore directed to preserve the existing bulk and scale, which means: __North of Roberts Road: preservation of open space and new residential development of a medium scale that appropriately addresses the street __South of Roberts Road: retention of federation and ‘gold rush’ character development being of a fine grain and domestic scale Hay Street East Precinct This precinct centres on Hay Street and the policy intends it to be an ancillary commercial area complementary to the town centre. The precinct is to be mixed use in nature, with a commercial focus to Hay Street, residential and low scale commercial to Churchill Avenue (reflecting its federation, fine grain, domestic character) and mixed use to north – south streets. Hay Street is intended to become significantly more pedestrian friendly, acting as a landscaped boulevard. Summary Given the emerging and changing role of the project area, these precinct policies will need to be modified, if not completely replaced. However, key elements of note include: __The need to retain heritage places and the preservation of the historic character __Preservation of an east – west green link __Acknowledging the fine grain development __Double frontage lots to appropriately address both street frontages. Residential Zone Development in the residential zone is intended by the Scheme to be consistent with its residential density designation. The scheme, under clause 42, does provide special application provisions, which affect the project area accordingly: __Residential R50: development shall not exceed 9 metres overall height and 6 metre wall height __Residential R80 North Subiaco Precinct: buildings shall not exceed 9 metres overall height and 6 metres wall height __Residential lots bound by Roberts Road, Hamilton Street, York Street and Catherine Street having an R-Code density of R50: Council to have regard to the preservation of the amenity and existing character of the precinct by ensuring new development is of a similar scale; and building height should not exceed 9 metres overall height and 6 metres wall height. Commercial / Residential Zone: The commercial / residential zone applies to multiple areas throughout the City of Subiaco, one of which is focussed along Hay Street within the project area. The Scheme, under clause 44, makes particular reference to Hay Street East – namely “to enhance small to medium scale mixed use development of a type and character appropriate to Hay Street East…”. Other objectives relate to high quality design, encouraging sustainability principles and providing for street / pedestrian friendly development. Particular development provisions are: __Plot ratio – 1:1 except where mixed use is proposed, where 1.5:1 applies subject to 25% of the increase being residential. __Setbacks – consistent with the existing streetscape. __Height – 9 metres overall height and 6 metres wall height. Variation up to 12 metres overall height and 9 metre wall height on lots fronting Hay Street and Roberts Road provided that the Council is satisfied that there will be no undue adverse impact on the adjoining sites, streetscape or the amenity of the locality in general. __Residential density – R80 (note: R-Codes allow 12 metre wall height and 15 metre roof height – the scheme provisions prevail over the Codes). 02 Context Local planning framework influences Variations to Scheme Provisions Apart from specific variation clauses relating to particular development standards, the City of Subiaco does not have discretion to vary development standards for residential development as no such clause exists within the Scheme. The city does have discretion to vary standards for non residential development pursuant to clause 28 of the Scheme. However, where specific discretionary provisions apply, such as relating to height in clause 45, clause 28 does not apply. Commentary The current Scheme provisions provide neither flexibility nor certainty for what would be considered contextually appropriate development (in place and policy terms), particularly within the commercial / residential zone. Residential development standards should also be updated to reflect at least the latest Residential Design Code provisions. This planning and urban design study will recommend updated development standards for the project area. Draft Scheme Amendment - Hay Street The current Scheme provisions impact on good design outcomes. This is primarily owing to the fact that commercial uses require floor to ceiling heights that are generally substantially higher than other uses, somewhere in the order of 3.5 to 4.5 metres. The current wall height requirements of 9 metres do not give consideration to this, impacting achievement of the aims and objectives of the zone, specifically to facilitate mixed use development. Council does not have the ability to approve development in excess of the height limits prescribed in clauses 45(4), (48)(4) and 51(4). The amendment provides alternative height and plot ratio limits for the Commercial/Residential zone for lots fronting Hay Street east of Townshend Road. Specifically, the amendment extends the development provisions established in the Subiaco Activity Centre Structure Plan along Hay Street to Thomas Street. The specific amendment proposal is: 1. Amending the term of ‘Non-Complying Use’ to ‘NonComplying Application’ and minor amendments to the wording of this definition. 2. Adding a definition for Height, overall. 3. Minor amendments to the wording of clause 28(1) to insert specific reference to a ‘non-complying application’. 4. Amending clause 45(1) by adding a new clause 45(1)(b) to allow plot ratio for lots fronting Hay Street east of Townshend Road as follows: _1.5 _ for land uses other than residential; and _where _ the building contains residential uses to which the Codes apply, provided that any floor space above 1.5:1 is for such residential uses 5. Amending clause 45(4) by adding a new clause 45(4)(c) to allow alternative height limits for lots fronting Hay Street east of Townshend Road as follows: _Maximum _ wall and overall height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres; _Additional _ height to that prescribed to a maximum of 5 storeys and 19 metres provided that the height is setback 6 metres from the street interface where one of a number of criteria are met (residential uses, pedestrian access, high quality design etc); _For _ lots fronting Hay Street with a dual frontage to Churchill Avenue, a height limit of 3 storeys and 12 metres shall apply to Churchill Avenue for a measure of 5 metres north of the street interface; and _For _ lots fronting Hay Street with a dual frontage to York Street, a height limit of 3 storeys and 12 meters shall apply to York Street for a measure of 3 metres from the street interface. The progression of the Scheme amendment is an interim measure until the findings of this study can be incorporated into the Scheme. This study will take into account but is not bound by the proposed Scheme Amendment; ultimately the recommendations of this report should take precedence over the amendment given the informed nature of the study. HASSELL © 2014 11 02 Context Local planning framework influences West Leederville Activity Centre Plan The West Leederville Activity Centre Plan abuts the project area immediately to the north of the railway reserve. It has been prepared to make better use of land around the West Leederville Train Station and capitalise on proximity to Perth, Leederville and Subiaco. Consideration of the West Leederville Activity Centre Plan is important in order to understand contextual land use and development proposals within the area. The important elements of the plan for this study are: _Mixed _ use development incorporating active frontages at street level along Railway Parade near to West Leederville Train Station _Medium _ density residential development outside of the station node area _Underpinning _ a civic precinct on Cambridge Street with a new town square _Development _ in the order of 2 to 6 storeys increasing to 10 storeys around Southport Street and adjacent to the Mitchell Freeway and Leederville Station Figure 6. West Leederville activity centre plan (courtesy Town of Cambridge) 12 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Now HASSELL © 2014 Future Source: Pracsys Consumer and producer services Knowledge intensive producers services Knowledge intensive consumer services Not defined 9% 8% 8% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% Education and training Retail trade Mining Accommodation and food services Construction Financial and insurance services Rental hiring and real estate services Administration and safety Manufacturing Administrative and support services Transport, postal and warehousing Arts and recreation services Wholesale trade Electricity, gas, water and waste services Information media and telecommunications Other services Agriculture, forestry and fishing Healthcare and social assistance 13% Top entertainment districts Professional scientific and technical services 19% 02 Context Economic context North Subiaco Industry of employment Above state average Leederville Mount Lawley Below state average Subiaco Northbridge West Source: A.B.S. Census data Burswood Highgate CBD West CBD East Fitzgerald Street CBD South Source: Urbanspoon Subiaco changing employment allocation 13 02 Context Social context North Subiaco method of transport to employment North Subiaco average household weekly income Source: A.B.S. Census data Above state average Below state average Negative Negative $1 --199 $1 199 Above state average Below state average $200 --299 $200 299 $300 --399 $300 399 Walk Car Ferry Motorbike Train Cycle Bus Truck $400 --599 $400 599 $600 --799 $600 799 North Subiaco household structure by population Female $800 --999 $800 999 Male 0 - 40 - 4 5 - 95 - 9 10 10 - 14 - 10 14- 14 15 15 - 19 - 15 19- 19 20 20 - 24 - 20 24- 24 25 25 - 29 - 25 29- 29 30 30 - 34 - 30 34- 34 35 35 - 39 - 35 39- 39 40 40 - 44 - 40 44- 44 45 45 - 49 - 45 49- 49 50 50 - 54 - 50 54- 54 55 55 - 59 - 55 59- 59 60 60 - 64 - 60 64- 64 65 65 - 69 - 65 69- 69 70 70 - 74 - 70 74- 74 75 75 - 79 - 75 79- 79 80 80 - 84 - 80 84- 84 85 85 - 89 - 85 89- 89 $1000 - 1249 $1000 1249 0-4 5-9 14 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study $1250 - 1499 $1250 1499 $1500 - 1999 $1500 1999 $2000 - 2499 $2000 2499 $2500 - 2999 $2500 2999 $3000 - 3499 $3000 3499 Above state average Below state average Source: A.B.S. Census data $3500 - 3999 $3500 3999 $4000 ++ $4000 Source: A.B.S. Census data 02 Context Social context North Subiaco dwelling type by bedroom numbers Semi-Detached Row, townhouse or terrace house Separate house North Subiaco household structure by population Flat, unit or apartment State dwelling type by bedroom numbers Separate house 3 Beds 5 Beds 2 Beds 4 Beds 6 Beds HASSELL © 2014 Non-family Household Total State household structure by population Semi-Detached Row, townhouse or terrace house 1 Bed Family Household Flat, unit or apartment 7 Beds Source: A.B.S. Census data Family Household 1 Person 3 People 2 People 4 People Non-family Household Total 5 + People Source: A.B.S. Census data 15 16 North Subiaco Planning and Figure 7. District context and influences Urban Design Study 03 Observations Precinct Structure The diagram to the right describes North Subiaco’s existing land use pattern and its spatial structure. The project area is divided into distinct bands of similar land uses that run east to west as depicted in “Figure 8. North Subiaco’s existing urban structure”. The bands can be generally categorised from north to south as; _Medium _ to high density residential development, containing portions of affordable housing. _A _ major green spine incorporating parks, Subiaco Oval and Perth Modern School __Late 19th century Gold Rush era housing _Commercial _ and office development incorporating a local node at the intersection of Coghlan Road and Hay Street. _Converted _ residences constructed during the late 19th century now used for commercial uses. North Subiaco’s urban structure should be reinforced through any town planning and urban design proposals. This will bind together the urban fabric through redevelopment opportunities. HASSELL © 2014 Figure 8. North Subiaco’s existing urban structure 17 03 Observations Heritage and Character The precinct has a number of listed heritage buildings which are mostly late 19th century Gold Rush and Federation dwellings. This character and aesthetic provides a rich built fabric contributing to Subiaco’s sense of place and should be complemented and enhanced by any future development. Two key areas of cultural and historical value in the area are: _The _ pockets of Gold Rush era development primarily located along Roberts Road and; _Perth _ Modern which is well known for its Federation style architecture as well as its importance in the history of educational institutions in Perth. Additionally, at the time of writing according to the Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System there is no site specific registered Aboriginal heritage sites within the precinct boundaries. The reserve on which Subiaco Oval is situated is included on the City of Subiaco Town Planning Scheme Register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance in recognition of its historic and social values to the Subiaco community. The City identifies the reserve as an important cultural landscape illustrating the evolution of part of the Perth Commonage from the early 1900s to the early 2000s with passive recreation (Meuller Park) and active recreation areas (Subiaco Oval, Subiaco Oval Gates and Kitchener Park). Figure 9. Properties identified on Subiaco’s Municipal Heritage Inventory. 18 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 03 Observations Opportunities for long term development over the rail line, subject to development feasibility studies Potential Opportunity Sites The following diagram outlines a number of identified opportunity sites situated throughout the North Subiaco precinct. Identification of these sites is based on: _known _ future changes in use _relatively _ low development intensity _vacant _ land or surface car parking _ownership _ and tenure Given North Subiaco’s mature urban fabric, there are limited opportunities for redevelopment on zoned land controlled by TPS4. Any redevelopment will be by private land owners on individual sites over a period of time. There is significant opportunity, however for development on reserved land controlled by the state. The two key opportunity sites that could potentially produce the largest development yield and have the greatest effect on activity patterns are Subiaco Oval and Kitchener Park; along with the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. This potential development however will be subject to further investigation and agreement between a number of stakeholders. Figure 10. HASSELL © 2014 Opportunity Sites 19 03 Observations Access to Public Transport The precinct is well serviced by a structured public transport system. West Leederville train station provides frequent connections to Perth and Fremantle. Notwithstanding the patronage of the station, particularly for events at Subiaco Oval, the quality of the urban environment at the station is lacking. There is opportunity to improve the quality of the station to ensure ongoing patronage and support of intended commercial activity on Railway Parade. Improvements to the station would also support high density residential development in the project area, consistent with Transit Oriented Development principles. Bus services along Hay Street and Roberts Road supplement the public transport train services and connect to Perth’s western suburbs. The Public Transport Plan for Perth 2013 identifies long term opportunities for light rail connections between Perth CBD and Subiaco. This would most likely be on Hay Street, as reflected in the Subiaco Activity Centre Structure Plan. Figure 11. 20 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Walkability to public transit. 03 Observations Movement Systems North Subiaco’s movement network reinforces east-west connections between Subiaco, West Perth and Perth’s central business district. The two major roads in the movement hierarchy are Roberts Road and Hay Street identified as ‘Distributor A’ roads by Main Roads WA and Other Regional Roads by the Metropolitan Region Scheme. This categorization details the following criteria; _Parking _ generally not allowed _Intersections _ controlled by traffic signals _Responsibility _ of Local Government _Above _ 8,000 vehicles per day The Fremantle train, divides North Subiaco from West Leederville. There are two underpasses that provide pedestrian access to Leederville as well as a road connection at Hamilton Street. It is acknowledged the road bridge is ageing and access is limited to vehicles under 5 tonnes. Any long term development over a buried rail line should introduce improved connections between North Subiaco and West Leederville. Figure 12. HASSELL © 2014 Public transport routes. 21 03 Observations Gaps in Public Transport Provision The clearest gap in the existing public transport network is the lack of a direct connection to the Joondalup Rail Line. This is likely to be more problematic for trip attractions (that is, employment trips) rather than residential trips; accordingly, the need for improvement to connections to the Joondalup Rail Line will depend on preferred future non-residential densities in North Subiaco. The Green CAT links with Leederville Station but its current route is a significant distance away from the western end of the study area. An alternative that traverses the study area may therefore be needed. There are two preliminary options in this regard “Figure 13. Potential future CAT bus routes”. The first represents a modification to the current Green CAT alignment, which involves rerouting via Wellington Street, Roberts Road/ Subiaco Road, Hamilton Street, Railway Parade and Southport Street. The second, a potential new Transperth service aligned via Wellington Street, Roberts Road/ Hay Street, Haydn Bunton Drive, Railway Parade and Harborne Street, could terminate at Glendalough Train Station and service a broader catchment. Depending on the final residential density there may also be a need to undertake an assessment of public transport network capacity. Peak hour loading on the network (particularly rail), is an increasing issue, with the main constraints being inbound to the CBD in the AM and outbound in the evening. West Leederville Station is the second-last station on the Fremantle Line before arrival at Perth Central. This means that patrons boarding at West Leederville are less likely to be able to board trains in the AM peak than patrons who board upstream. Cycle Route Figure 13. 22 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Potential future CAT bus routes 03 Observations Pedestrian Access and Circulation The following analysis has been provided by Arup in a technical note dated 16 June 2014. The existing street network within the project area has a high level of permeability and connectedness. This is due to the basic grid layout of the local street network and provision of footpaths to both sides of most streets. Particular benefits of these features include: _Relatively _ direct walking trips between generators and attractors, and to transit stops (including West Leederville and Subiaco Train Stations) _Greater _ choice regarding crossing locations of busier arterials including Roberts Road, without significant impact on trip distances threshold for metro rail access by foot1. Access to the train station for public transport users is critical given the only locally available bus line is Bus Line 28, which operates along Hay Street and Roberts Road. Subiaco Train Station is also a short distance away to the west, but access to West Leederville is more important because it is closer to the Perth CBD and is closer to the majority of lots within the study area. The main southern access to West Leederville train station is Coghlan Road. Currently, Coghlan Road provides access to the shared path on the southern side of the Fremantle Rail Line but not directly to the train station. The station access is situated at Court Place to the west, which also terminates in a pedestrian/ cycling subway providing access to the northern side of the railway. Journey-to-Work data collected as part of the 2011 Census shows that 11.2% of local residents walk to work, which is significantly higher than the State average of 3.3%. In addition, 18.7% travel to work by public transport and a significant proportion of link trips were by foot. Coghlan Road is clearly an important structuring element of the area being the principal internal north-south link; however, should Coghlan Road be promoted as the main pedestrian link to the railway station, improvements to the pedestrian environment should be considered (particularly between the station and Subiaco Road). This trend should be enhanced by adding local opportunities for living and working, and increasing both the quality and density of walking routes. Walking access to Subiaco is also important. Over time, the density of jobs in Subiaco is likely to increase as per the intent of the Subiaco Activity Centre Structure Plan. There is Significantly, the majority of the study area is within the 800-metre walking catchment (network distance) of West Leederville train station, which is the commonly-accepted target 1 Jones E. (2003) ‘Walkable towns: the Liveable Neighbourhood strategy’, in Tolley R. (ed.) Sustainable Transport: planning for walking and cycling in urban environments, Abington, Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing Ltd., pp314-325. HASSELL © 2014 opportunity to increase the permeability of the pedestrian network and facilitate increased walking trips to the Activity Centre. The availability and location of pedestrian crossing facilities is an important consideration when looking to maximise pedestrian accessibility throughout the area. At this level of planning detail, desire-line analysis can be beneficial for selecting crossing locations. Typically, these provisions are best situated at junctions given these tend to represent route choice points. Crossing movements over Roberts Road and Hay Street represent the greatest challenges. Both roads are major arterials that are heavilytrafficked. Pedestrian crossing facilities are located along both roads although the majority are uncontrolled and pedestrians are required to yield to general traffic. A mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing is located on Roberts Road adjacent to the Princess Margaret Hospital site. The traffic signals at the following intersections also incorporate pedestrian phases: _Hay _ Street/ Townshend Road _Roberts _ Road/ Townshend Road/ Haydn Bunton Drive _Roberts _ Road/ Thomas Street _Hay _ Street/ Thomas Street At this stage, Arup does not foresee a need to revise the provisions although this may be required as part of more detailed planning; however, as development within this precinct intensifies, there is an increasing case for priority to shift to pedestrians crossing rather than through-traffic, at least in select locations. The primary candidate locations for this change in priority in any development scenario are the intersections of Coghlan Road and Roberts Road, and Coghlan Road and Hay Street. It is expected that more detailed planning for the area will incorporate a full transport assessment that will include analysis of need for enhanced control at these intersections. It is anticipated that the case for signalisation will be explored at the time of a structure plan being submitted to the Western Australian Planning Commission or as agreed with the relevant authorities. Pedestrian links from the Precinct to West Perth via Thomas Street also need to be considered. West Perth is a key employment and residential area. Furthermore, various CAT bus services (Green, Yellow and Red) operate in West Perth and it falls within the Perth Free Transit Zone (FTZ). Existing traffic signals at the intersections of Hay Street, and Thomas Street and Roberts Road provide some crossing opportunities; however, signal phasing and road geometry are generally poor for pedestrians, favouring through-traffic instead. Arup is aware of early site redevelopment feasibility work completed by LandCorp associated with the Princess Margaret Hospital site, which includes significant enhancement of the pedestrian subway below Thomas Street between Hay Street and Roberts Road. It is considered this work is critical assuming redevelopment of the Hospital and greater opportunity for members of the public to traverse the site. 23 03 Observations Cycling Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of choice for commuting, shopping and leisure. As a result, there is a need for new development – both residential and non-residential - to integrate good-quality end-of-trip facilities. North Subiaco is well-served in terms of cycling infrastructure although Hay Street and Roberts Road lack on-street provisions. On-street lanes are unlikely to be installed while these roads retain their sub-regional functions given constraints on the road reserve width. A Principal Shared Path (PSP) runs parallel to the Fremantle Rail Line and provides access to the western suburbs, Fremantle, and the CBD. There is also reasonable connectivity to the Mitchell Freeway PSP. Generally, provisions should accord with Austroads guidance. In particular, improved cycling infrastructure along Coghlan Road is recommended as part of precinct delivery. 24 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Existing Arterial Road Network The study area is characterised by a grid network of streets; however, the most pronounced traffic movements are east-west via Hay Street and Roberts Road. Significant existing road infrastructure is shown in “Figure 14. Local road hierarchy”. Both Roberts Road and Hay Street form part of Perth’s Primary Freight Network. Hay Street is reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme as an “Other Regional Road” while Roberts Road is not. Townshend Road and Thomas Street bound the study area to the west and east, respectively. Thomas Street is an Other Roberts Road is one-way eastbound and classified as a District Regional Road and part of the Primary Freight Route carrying Distributor A within Main Roads WA’s Functional Road Hierarchy. over 60,000 vehicles per day. According to the Regional In 2011, it carried over 20,000 vehicles per day (according to the Operations Model, this is forecast to increase to 75,000 vehicles Regional Operations Model), and it is forecast that traffic per day by 2031. volumes will increase to over 30,000 vehicles per day by 2031. Thomas Street is a key link between Stirling Highway (south) Hay Street is one-way westbound and also classified as a and Mitchell Freeway (north), and because of frequencies of District Distributor A. In 2011, it carried over 15,000 vehicles per signalised intersections, strong east-west traffic flows and day, which is forecast to increase to close to 20,000 vehicles per turning volumes, becomes very congested during peak hours. day by 2031. It should be noted that all ROM forecasts were Given a lack of public transport priority at intersections along generated using fixed mode share and without assuming Thomas Street, pronounced delays can occur for bus patrons. network capacity constraints (in real terms). 03 Observations Arup is aware that Main Roads WA has been considering widening Thomas Street but is not aware of this project having any status. In contrast, traffic flows on Townshend Road are less than 10,000 vehicles per day. Townshend Road is a Local Distributor south of Hay Street and Distributor A to the north (Haydn Bunton Drive). Coghlan Road is the most significant internal north-south link, although it is only classed as a Local Distributor south and a Local Access Road north of Roberts Road within Main Roads WA’s Functional Road Hierarchy. Figure 14. HASSELL © 2014 Main Roads WA Local road hierarchy 25 03 Observations Land Use The predominant land use in the precinct in residential, however there is also a distinct band of commercial development (offices, showrooms and other supporting commercial businesses) that benefits from Hay Street’s connections to West Perth. The precinct also contains regionally important land uses including Subiaco Oval, Princess Margaret Hospital and Perth Modern School, which attract the greatest activity to the area. PATERSONS STADIUM Legend _Sport and Recreation _Education _Residential _Retail _Food and Beverage _Health _ Office _Small Consulting Offices _Project Area Boundary Figure 15. Land uses NORTH SUBIACO DIAGRAM 1.6_ LAND USE Revision Date 28th March 2014 Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 Client City of Subiaco Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development Drawing 140328_010346_Diagram 1.6_Land Use File Path:\\perproj\fs02\010346-61A-P\Drawings\Diagrams\Diagram 1.6_Land Use File Path:\\perproj\fs02\010346-61A-P\Working\AutoCAD\01_SD\Work\140304_010346_Existing Site.dwg 26 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 03 Observations Existing Residential Densities Existing gross densities are described in the adjacent figure. Gross densities around West Leederville Train Station average 6 to 11 dwellings per hectare. However, when discounting regional reserves, that figure rises to around 20 dwellings per gross hectare. State Policy suggests North Subiaco should have residential densities between 25 and 30 dwellings per gross hectare. There is significant potential to lift urban densities in appropriate locations, consistent with the City’s Local Planning Strategy, Strategic Community Plan (Think 2030) and State policy settings. Figure 16. HASSELL © 2014 Dwelling density 0-5 Dwellings per hectare 19-33 Dwellings per hectare 6-11 Dwellings per hectare 34-64 Dwellings per hectare 12-18 Dwellings per hectare City of Subiaco boundary 27 St re et Southport Close Street Street Street Kerr Street Kimberley Street Northwood Blencowe Abbotsford Arth ur et et PATERSONS STADIUM re as St wse May om et ingto Hamilton Road Coghlan Ave Street Ellen Stre Well Roberts Road Roberts Road York Street Axon Pro Th Street Roberts Road York Street Catherine Subiaco Road Subiaco Road Stre Street Street St Leonards Subiaco Road Roberts Road The diagram to the right shows a height differential of 23 metres across the project area. The future urban form of North Subiaco should respond to topography through appropriate height standards. Railway Parade Lo ftu s The lowest areas are around Mueller Park and the south west corner of the project area. Additionally, a large part of the existing railway track sits below the finished level of adjacent residential lots - though the West Leederville Station itself sits above the surrounding natural ground level. This level differential may facilitate long term development over the railway reserve, however this is subject to feasibility studies and the decision will ultimately lie with the State Government. Oxford McCourt Tate Street There is a relatively significant change in topography across the project area. The area around Princess Margaret Hospital is the high point, reinforcing the strategic position of the site. Street Avenue Topography Street 03 Observations n Stre et Murr ay York Street Stre et Murr Hay Street ay Hay Street Hay Street Stre Hay et Stre et Churchill Ave Rich ards Road on Stre Figure 17. North Subiaco’s topography NORTH SUBIACO DIAGRAM 1.4_ TOPOGRAPHY Stre et Ord Coghlan Road Ave Bedford Street Olive Townshend Hay et Barker Road Barker Road Barker Road Rich Stre et Legend (metres) 23 Revision Date 28th March 2014 Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 ards Client City of Subiaco 24 25 26 27 28 29 on 30 31 32 33 34 35 Stre 36 37 Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development e38t 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Drawing 140328_010346_Diagram 1.4_Topography File Path:\\perproj\fs02\010346-61A-P\Drawings\Diagrams\Diagram 1.4_Topography File Path:\\perproj\fs02\010346-61A-P\Working\AutoCAD\01_SD\Work\140304_010346_Existing Site.dwg 28 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 03 Observations North Subiaco’s Role in the Region As Perth grows, the central areas of the city will become increasingly important for work, business and living opportunities. The central sub region will continue to drive the economy, not just of Perth but of Western Australia, and so the urban environment, its qualities and how it functions, will become increasingly important. For North Subiaco, this means providing for a connected, liveable, comfortable, safe and attractive place. North Subiaco will become a intensified place for working and living, where people can interact and socialise within a high quality public realm, and where daily conveniences are provided in an attractive setting that promotes community engagement and local identity. North Subiaco will continue to complement the role of the Subiaco Activity Centre, providing supporting commercial activity. This will increase over time as major health facilities move from the area, however medical consulting and professional services businesses will be encouraged to remain, given the area’s accessibility to a number of health facilities including Royal Perth Hospital, St John of God Subiaco, King Edward Memorial Hospital, QEII Medical Centre among others. Transit connections to Subiaco will continue to improve over time with light rail or similar high frequency transit connecting to the city and other centres across Perth. This will further enhance the attractiveness of North Subiaco as a living and working environment. Designing and planning for North Subiaco’s future will ensure: _Improved _ lifestyle for local residents _Greater _ competitiveness as a location for living and working _Contribution _ to Perth’s infill targets _Improved _ transit opportunities _Improved _ amenity and visual qualities of the built and public realms HASSELL © 2014 Figure 18. High frequency transit as an activity enabler and connecting centres. 29 04 Character and Aesthetic 01 02 Northern affordable and strata housing South of the train line on the northern boundary of the project area there is a band of residential development that fronts onto Subiaco Road. This development is typified by a number of older strata title apartments (generally 3 storeys) along with a few remnant gold rush era houses (generally single storey) and more contemporary grouped housing stock (generally 2 storey). 01 View from West Leederville train station to Coghlan Road 02 West Leederville train station 03 Typical dwellings around the train station The street’s low traffic volumes and mature street trees create a shady and pleasant streetscape that is comfortable for pedestrians. 03 30 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 02 01 Typical multiple dwelling development along Subiaco Road. 02 1960s apartment development on Subiaco Road. 03 Remnant gold rush era housing on Subiaco Road. 03 HASSELL © 2014 31 04 Character and Aesthetic 01 02 03 01 Mature tree canopy on Subiaco Road. Mueller Park Mueller Park provides a relaxing passive recreational space for residents and visitors. The importance of the park to the Subiaco Community is recognised by its inclusion on the Town Planning Scheme Register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance. A distinct cross shaped footpath divides the park diagonally from all four corners. The footpath is lined with mature Norfolk pines and a high quality playground along with barbecue facilities to the west of the site making it an attractive community asset. 32 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 02 Mueller Park’s iconic stand of mature Norfolk Island pines. 03 Mature street trees extending Mueller Park’s amenity into the local street network. 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 Perth Modern School Perth Modern School is a prominent cultural and character site within the precinct area. The campus was established in 1911 to cater for students with high academic ability. The campus is also a good example of federation architecture and provides strong visual amenity to the area. HASSELL © 2014 01 View of Perth Modern from Subiaco Road. 02 Perth Modern’s federation architecture. 03 Perth Modern from Subiaco Road. 03 33 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 01 Subiaco Oval and its heritage listed ticketing gates near Roberts Road and Haydn Bunton Drive. Subiaco Oval The future form and function of Subiaco Oval provides the highest level of uncertainty to the precinct area. It is currently the State’s largest sporting facility. The three tier stand is in the order of 8 storeys in height with the remainder of the stands in the order of 6 storeys. The ticket gates at the entrance to the ground on Roberts Road are listed on the State Register of Heritage Places. Reserve 41874 on which the Oval is situated is listed on the City of Subiaco Town Planning Scheme register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance in recognition of its historic and social value to the City of Subiaco. 34 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 02 Parking on Kitchener Park. 03 Subiaco Oval from Roberts Road. 03 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 Princess Margaret Hospital for Children Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) is a centre for paediatric research and care. The hospital was established on the present site in 1909 and currently has 220 beds treating 300,000 patients a year. The site contains a number of buildings, generally large in scale, each with varying character. The tallest building is eight storeys in height, though its floor to floor dimensions are greater than that of a standard residential or commercial building. A single storey weatherboard building at the corner of Hay Street and Thomas Street as well as a two storey federation style building at the corner of Roberts Road and Thomas Street are noted as having heritage significance and included on the State register and Town planning Scheme register of places of Cultural Heritage Significance. HASSELL © 2014 01 Princess Margaret Hospital viewed from Roberts Road. 02 Princess Margaret Hospital viewed from Hay Street near Thomas Street. 03 Princess Margaret Hospital viewed from Hamilton Street. 03 35 04 Character and Aesthetic 01 Roberts Road Gold Rush Era Housing Directly south of Subiaco Oval, some properties on Roberts Road are identified on the Local Government Inventory as having local heritage significance. The buildings are a good examples of gold-rush era housing. Collectively, the buildings contribute to an understanding of Subiaco’s heritage, its character and sense of place. It is considered appropriate to encourage retention of these buildings through appropriate development standards and incentives. 01 Historic properties and newer apartment development behind on Roberts Road. 02 Contemporary dwellings on Roberts Road complementary to the existing character. 02 36 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 04 Character and Aesthetic 01 02 01 Federation era former residence, now a commercial office, on York Street. 02 Recent terrace housing developed on York Street. 03 Commercial buildings and the mixed streetscape of York Street. 03 HASSELL © 2014 37 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 01 Historic commercial building at the intersection of Hay Street and Thomas Street. Hay Street Commercial development along Hay Street benefits from the high exposure received from passing traffic. The busy road environment, however, significantly diminishes pedestrian comfort. The existing development standards in TPS4 do not encourage high quality design, and instead result in squat buildings. Hay Street suffers therefore from a lack of cohesion in building design. A small collection of remnant federation era terraces near to Thomas Street are identified on the Local Government Inventory and provide a positive connection to Subiaco’s past on entry to the area. These buildings are worthy 38 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 02 Terrace housing on Hay Street near Thomas Street. 03 West Perth development at the interface with Subiaco on Thomas Street. 03 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 of retention and are currently being considered for inclusion on the Town Planning Scheme register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance. 01 Commercial buildings on Hay Street. With Princess Margaret Hospital relocating to the QEII Medical Centre, there is opportunity for high quality mixed use development on that site fronting Hay and Thomas Street that provides a positive entry impression to Subiaco, and functions as a wayfinding landmark, given the site’s topographical prominence. 03 Mixed use development on Hay Street. HASSELL © 2014 02 Commercial development on Hay Street. 03 39 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 01 The Vic Hotel on Hay Street. Hay Street At the intersection of Hay Street and Coghlan Road, a small neighbourhood node functions with a post office, chemist, hairdresser, a cafe / lunch bar and nearby, the Vic Hotel. This local node provides a level of amenity that can be strengthened through public realm design interventions (streetscape works), and by allowing more intense development opportunities. The node’s direct connection to West Leederville Train Station via Coghlan Road also promotes wayfinding and legible movement patterns. 40 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 02 Local conveniences are located near to Coghlan Road on Hay Street. 03 Historic commercial development on Hay Street, at the intersection of May Avenue. 03 04 Character and Aesthetic 02 01 Churchill Avenue Gold Rush Era Housing Whilst not identified on the City’s Local Government Inventory, existing single storey buildings on Churchill Avenue contribute to a collective understanding of Subiaco’s character - these are federation era former residences that have largely been converted to small offices. The scale of these buildings complements the scale and character of residential development on the southern side of Churchill Avenue, outside the project area. It is considered appropriate to encourage retention of these buildings through appropriate development standards. HASSELL © 2014 01 The predominant building form on Churchill Avenue. 02 More recent commercial office development on Churchill Avenue at the intersection of Thomas Street. 03 03 Former residences converted to commercial office and consulting rooms. 41 North Subiaco Planning and by 42 Margaret Hospital, Princess Hay Street interface. Photography HASSELL. Urban Design Study 05 Strategic Drivers 1 Transition from Perth City to Subiaco Activity Centre Subiaco Activity Centre Currently the North Subiaco precinct is a car dominated transitional link between Perth City and the Subiaco Activity Centre. Lack of a distinct character and low quality visual amenity along Hay Street creates an urban ‘no man’s land’ for pedestrian and cyclists resulting in an environment that lacks activation and coherence. North Subiaco should capitalise on its location between the Perth CBD and Subiaco Activity Centre. There is potential to offer mixed use development opportunities at an urban scale along Hay Street that provides a coherent and logical transition between these two centres. Strategies _Improve _ quality of the urban fabric over time by establishing appropriate development standards that accommodate contemporary design standards and promote redevelopment. _Improve _ the public realm at strategic locations throughout the precinct area. This can be done by lowering street curbs, providing street trees and applying alternative treatments to roads; all of which helps to slow vehicles and creates a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. _Mark _ the transition from West Perth to Subiaco by promoting landmark redevelopment of the Princess Margaret Hospital site. HASSELL © 2014 City of Perth 43 05 Strategic Drivers 2 A Prioritised Approach to Transport Modes Global trends in urban movement systems are to provide a balanced approach; maximising alternative transport choices. North Subiaco’s movement system (and urban framework) should be as walkable, accessible and permeable as possible. This does not mean removing cars from North Subiaco. Instead it is a restructuring of the transit hierarchy focused towards the people who live, work and shop within the precinct, not just those who travel through it. This restructuring reflects contemporary transit and lifestyle behaviour to promote more sustainable neighbourhoods. The North Subiaco Transit Pyramid prioritises personal movement (and therefore people) as the most important aspect of the transit hierarchy. While the precinct is an important transit corridor between Perth City and Subiaco Activity Centre, North Subiaco must be valued as a destination and not just a thoroughfare. This will require a holistic approach that provides for its current function, but also acknowledges the need to appropriately slow traffic through activity nodes. Strategies _Install _ cycle paths and end of trip facilities within the precinct area. _Reinforce _ the Hay Street local node to provide a destination for local workers and residents. _Focus _ on the creation of an attractive streetscape that is comfortable for a variety of different transport options. _Improve _ wayfinding between Hay Street and the West Leederville train station _Slow _ traffic where activity and pedestrian crossings are required 44 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study The North Subiaco Precinct Transit Pyramid 05 Strategic Drivers 3 Employment, People and Activity Capital enterprise is instrumental to the long-term sustainability and viability of the North Subiaco Precinct. There is a pronounced relationship between the number of people, employment opportunities, and activity within a geographical location. Given North Subiaco’s position in the broader metropolitan context as well as future changes such as AFL football moving to Burswood, it is important that the strategy for the precinct is proactive and not reactionary. A focus on employment, people and activity could provide the catalyst for a future complementary local node within the City of Subiaco. While it is important to support and encourage growth, development must occur in a sustainable manner and recognise the role of the precinct separate yet complementary to the Subiaco Activity Centre, along with an open dialogue between the City and current stakeholders within the precinct. Strategies _Promote _ an increase in residential, office and local node intensity to increase opportunities in the precinct _Promote _ a distinct sense of place by enhancing North Subiaco’s local node at the corner of Hay Street and Coghlan Road _Maximise _ the potential of urban assets like Mueller Park and Subiaco Oval by helping to programme and promote events HASSELL © 2014 45 05 Strategic Drivers 4 Convenience and Amenity: A Local Node and Neighbourhood Focus Central to bringing a unique character and identity to the precinct is the identification and enhancement of a local node. The precinct currently lacks a substantial magnet that will attract activity into the area with the required level of certainty that promotes investment and activity to take place. With the precinct being in close proximity to many regional centres, it is paramount that the local node is not in competition, but rather, complements their function. Vital to enhancement and redevelopment of the precinct is investment in the amenity and aesthetic of the local node to create an environment that is pleasant for commuters and visitors alike. Strategies _Improve _ amenity in the neighbourhood local node through public realm enhancements _Introduce _ wayfinding between the local node and West Leederville train station _Encourage _ an appropriate mix of convenience retail, cafe, restaurant and their relevant land uses to support the local node _Encourage _ an appropriate intensity of development 46 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 05 Strategic Drivers 5 Informed Density Central to promoting a precinct that is more productive, sustainable and active is having an informed approach to density and building form. State Planning Policy requires that 50% of all residential development comes from urban infill. This policy is not only good for the long-term sustainability of the Perth metropolitan area, it provides a significant opportunity for the City of Subiaco. Applying density without community support and consultation is not beneficial to meeting state required density targets. The goal should therefore not be a uniform density increase but selecting areas that can accommodate uplift without detracting from local character. This allows for sensitive character areas to remain intact and maintain the current character of the area. Strategies _Target _ a number of potential redevelopment areas: Hay Street, near to West Leederville train station, adjacent Subiaco Oval and Princess Margaret Hospital site. _Appropriate _ building setbacks above the street interface, street trees and pedestrian line of sight to maintain the human scale in the precinct while also meeting density targets. _Identification _ of character precincts, where existing building scale and grain should be retained. HASSELL © 2014 47 Figure 19. 48 Visualisation of Hay Street’s potential offering local conveniences North Subiaco Planning and and a corridor of urban development. Urban Design Study 06 Urban Design Framework Opportunities North Subiaco’s urban design framework will provide a clear vision for future growth and adaptation to changing structural circumstances. The framework is based on North Subiaco’s existing structure, which provides cues for future development potential, activity and infill. In this regard, the following options acknowledge the context of the precinct, particularly its role as the link between Subiaco Activity Centre, West Perth and West Leederville. The identified drivers of change provide opportunities for North Subiaco’s future. One that is resilient to the changing economic context whilst also complementing established development patterns. Transit North Subiaco is well positioned to provide well structured transit oriented development via the West Leederville train station which is located centrally just to the north of the precinct boundary. Longer term opportunities exist around the future high frequency transit link along Hay Street, connecting Subiaco to Perth City, QEII Medical Centre and the University of Western Australia. There is opportunity to increase accessibility to transit by increasing the number of people living and working in North Subiaco. Urbanity North Subiaco’s inner city context makes it attractive as a location for urban (rather than suburban) development. By enhancing the intensity of employment, living, destination and service activities, North Subiaco can offer a high quality of life - liveability - for more people. Neighbourhoods that are safe, attractive, contain a mix of uses, and are of sufficient intensity facilitate social exchange and encourage people to stay longer - these places are more successful and inviting. Character Whilst facilitating change, there is opportunity to retain and enhance identified character areas within North Subiaco. New development can be incorporated into the established urban fabric in a way that is both complementary and sympathetic to the precinct.. The scale and grain of development along the southern edge of Roberts Road, Churchill Avenue and York Street should be conserved through appropriate development standards. HASSELL © 2014 Amenity Reinforcement of North Subiaco’s local node will broaden the service offer to residents and workers. It will differentiate the locality from Subiaco’s town centre and provide a choice in destination, maximising convenience. Connection and accessibility to Mueller Park can be enhanced by improving the quality of streets connecting to it. This will provide a more comfortable and desirable movement network, where street trees, good pathways, lighting and engaging built form create a compelling and amenable neighbourhood. Employment North Subiaco’s proximity to West Perth, Perth CBD, Subiaco Activity Centre, the QEII Medical Centre and Leederville make it an attractive location for businesses. It’s excellent public transport reinforces the attractiveness of the location for employment. Over time, as the area’s amenity improves, so too will its desirability as a business location. In this regard there is opportunity to enable increased floorspace potential for commercial and mixed use development, particularly along Hay Street, and in the medium term, on the Princess Margaret Hospital site. Legibility There is opportunity to reflect in the urban form connection to the landscape and provide visual cues to assist in wayfinding to important destinations. In this regard, a series of landmark sites are identified to promote legibility throughout North Subiaco. These include recognition of: _West _ Leederville train station _the _ local node at the corner of Hay Street and Coghlan Road _Princess _ Margaret Hospital as the high point in the immediate topographical area _an _ entry marker from the north on Haydn Bunton Drive. 49 16 15 15 17 15 17 Subiaco Road 14 12 11 18 10 Roberts Road 9 9 8 8 9 7 York Street 8 20 Th om as 9 Hamilton Street 19 Coghlan Road Townshend Road 12 2 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 1 6 Figure 20. 50 North Subiaco Spatial Structure Opportunities North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study St re et 13 3 Hay Street 5 Churchill Avenue 7 7 06 Urban Design Framework Spatial Structure Opportunities Legend Key structural road 1. Reinforced local node: a local meeting place providing daily needs of residents and workers. Mixed use 2. Landmark site: potential for additional height or differentiated architectural design. Medium density residential High density residential Local centre node High school Open space Mixed use residential / education focus Urban corridor height Commercial frontage 3. Active commercial frontage to Hay Street. Within the local node area, this should be shops, cafes and ‘busy’ land uses. For the remainder of Hay Street these land uses can be offices and other less intense commercial businesses. 4. Differentiated public realm design within the local node 5. Taller buildings along Hay Street. Design should accommodate a scale at the street edge that is comfortable for pedestrians (4 storeys) with additional height setback from the street edge. Character area 6. Churchill Avenue to be retained for mixed use development. Train station 7. Character area to retain existing character, scale and grain. Future light rail corridor (on road) Future light rail stop Landmark site Potential access connection HASSELL © 2014 8. Medium scale mixed use development to York Street, consistent with the established pattern of development. 9. Allow mixed use development on Roberts Road but retain the existing character. 10.Mueller Park functions as a central green space for the precinct and key area of amenity. 11.Create a green link between Mueller Park and redeveloped Subiaco Oval, expressed as a leafy street and / or pedestrian way and cycle connection. 12.High quality residential development potential subject to stakeholder consultation. Proximity to West Leederville train station, the Hay Street local node and Mueller Park allows for an urban scale. 13.Subiaco Oval retained for sport and events. The scale of any stadium is yet to be determined. 14.Mixed use development with a commercial focus. The site has strong links to nearby St john of God Hospital and surrounding medical facilities. The site is exposed and so the building should be designed to a high quality and incorporate landmark features. 15.Urban scale residential development near to West Leederville train station. 18.Perth Modern School retained and enhanced. 19.Allow urban scale redevelopment of the Telethon Institute of Child Health Research upon their relocation to the Perth Children’s Hospital. Residential, mixed use or other uses that complement the function of Perth Modern School. 20.Princess Margaret Hospital redeveloped at an urban scale (subject to State Government priorities) for mixed use commercial, residential and other supporting land uses. _Landmark _ development potential to the intersection of Thomas and Hay Streets. _The _ Hay Street interface should be built to the street edge with active commercial uses at ground level (for example offices, business suites). _Landscaped _ edge to Thomas Street given its high car volumes. _New _ public open space provides internalised amenity for new residents and workers. _Redevelopment _ of the PMH site should retain buildings of heritage value where possible. _New _ internal road connections will be required. 16.West Leederville train station should be redeveloped to enable better pedestrian accessibility, safety and comfort. If redeveloped, there is potential to activate part of Coghlan Road, enhancing the area’s transit oriented development credentials. 17.Residential development to a medium scale. 51 06 Urban Design Framework Spatial Strategies Strengthen and reinforce the node The local centre at Coghlan and Hay is strengthened by attracting more activities that provide for daily needs and by enabling built form that provides a desirable level of intensity. 52 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Hay Street as an urban corridor Strengthen Hay Street’s commercial function and complement that with new living opportunities above ground in built form that defines the public realm and provides a continuous connection between Subiaco and Perth. Intensity around the train station Allow more residential development around the train station, thereby improving access to equitable and sustainable transport options. By facilitating redevelopment of the train station, more people will be encouraged to use it and a small amount of convenience retail can be provided to benefit transit users. Coghlan as key connector Coghlan Road provides a direct and clear connection from Hay Street to the West Leederville train station. An improved public realm and wayfinding opportunities will strengthen the understanding of this link in the minds of residents and workers. 06 Urban Design Framework Spatial Strategies Mix of uses From daily needs in the local node to business services and other complementary activities throughout the area, a mixed use approach to land use promotes activity and facilitates local employment. HASSELL © 2014 Urban landmarks Emblematic built form provides a connection to the landscape, enhancing North Subiaco’s point of difference and recognition within the metropolitan region. Landmark development provides a marker visible from a distance, with built forms articulating gateway and entry points, creating a rich textual canvas of street scale markers. Green link Create a strong, tree lined public space between Mueller Park and Subiaco Oval, providing amenity and connectivity for new residents. Character areas Retain North Subiaco’s unique historic built fabric so that the area retains connections to the past, and a richness of built form is recognised. 53 North Subiaco Planning and by 54 Street adjacent Perth Thomas Modern School. Photography HASSELL. Urban Design Study 06 Urban Design Framework Common Elements The approach to each of the urban design framework scenarios builds on North Subiaco’s existing structure. By acknowledging and reinforcing local place and character, change can be facilitated over time without diminishing North Subiaco’s sense of place. Common Elements North Subiaco’s established pattern of development means that each urban design scenario is broadly similar. They vary principally in terms of development height and intensity. The common elements to each are: Terms of Reference These urban design frameworks establish broad development scenarios across the project area. They do not propose specific solutions for individual parcels of land, and in terms of Subiaco Oval and Princess Margaret Hospital, these framework scenarios will only be used to start a conversation as to their future role. This project is not proposing to establish fixed development requirements over Subiaco Oval and Princess Margaret Hospital – that will require commitment from the State and buy-in from multiple stakeholders. 1. Reinforce the local node: active ground floor uses will be promoted to provide local conveniences and help create a destination for local residents and workers. Upper floors will contain a mix of residential and commercial land uses. Development form will be punctuated by landmark development and taller buildings than the remainder of Hay Street. 2. Coghlan Road: the key connector between North Subiaco’s local centre and West Leederville train station. Wayfinding signs should be provided at key intersections advising distances to local landmarks, including the local centre and train station. Comfortable pedestrian paths will be complemented by good street lighting and shady street trees. Any new development should seek to improve passive surveillance to the street. 4. Preserving character: Development standards along Churchill Avenue, York Street and Roberts Road (between Townshend Road and Hamilton Street) will stay broadly the same. The difference being identification of character areas to retain local identity and allowance of mixed use development along the north side of York Street and Roberts Road. 5. Mueller Park: This important area of local open space provides significant amenity to the locality and will be retained. 6. Intensified residential development near West Leederville train station: To maximise access to public transit and to make better use of existing infrastructure consistent with transit oriented development principles, the intensity of residential development can be increased over time. 3. Hay Street as an urban corridor: Hay Street will intensify as a commercial and mixed use urban corridor. Buildings will be constructed to the street edge with commercial ground frontage providing pedestrian interest and business activity. Upper floors will be a mix of residential and commercial land uses. The building interface up to four levels will provide a comfortable urban environment. Built form above four storeys will be set back from the street edge. HASSELL © 2014 55 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Broadly speaking, Scenario 1 presents a lower development form and intensity of the two scenarios. Height ranges from two through to 8 storeys. Where character areas are identified, the existing scale and pattern of development is to be retained. This generally corresponds to a street interface of one and two storeys, with a potential third storey set back from the street. Development along Hay Street will present a four storey interface, with additional height setback by 3 metres. The majority of Hay Street can thusly be developed to five storeys, however the local centre can accommodate height to 6 storeys. Development north of Subiaco Road will be consistent with Residential Design Code provisions for the R80 and R160 codes. For the R80 code, this means 12 metres (approximately 3 storeys) to the top of wall and 15 metres to the top of roof. For the R160 code, this means 15 metres (approximately 4 storeys) to the top of wall and 18 metres to the top of roof. 56 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Subiaco Oval Considerations Scenario 1 retains Subiaco Oval as a sporting and events facility. It does not seek to determine the characteristics of the stadium buildings. It identifies potential for residential development up to six storeys consistent with the RAC-3 residential code. Over the existing car park area east of Haydn Bunton Drive, the scenario identifies a mixed use building 6 storeys in height, with additional landmark potential. Princess Margaret Hospital Considerations The historic building on Roberts Road near to Thomas Street would be retained. Along Hamilton Street and the corresponding length of Roberts Road, residential development up to 8 storeys is identified. This would be consistent with some of the existing buildings on the site presently. Along Hay and Thomas Street, development is of a mixed use character, though built to the street edge on Hay Street and setback to accommodate a landscape buffer to Thomas Street. Development here is between 6 and 8 storeys in height. Residential development up to six storeys is also provided for on the site of the existing Telethon Institute of Child Health Research (TICHR). This site is owned directly by TICHR and so any development would be subject to that organisation’s business plans. Close Street Southport R160 R160 R160 Subiaco Road R80 s ftu Railway Parade Lo Kerr Abbotsford Street Street Northwood Kimberley Street Street Blencowe Avenue St Leonards Street Oxford McCourt Tate Street Street 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 R80 Subiaco Road Subiaco Road Arth ur Stre et et Pro St re Subiaco Oval as wse Street R80 May RAC 0 R80 Ellen Axon R80 RAC 0 RAC 0 RAC 0 P om ray RAC 0 RAC 0 et R80 R80 urra y Public Focus/Park Local centre et Road on et Coghlan Road Ave Bedford Street Olive Scenario 1 Land Use Code Plan Revision 1 - 2nd May 2014 2 - 30th May 2014 Date 30th May 2014 Public Parking (multi-deck) Public Purpose Stre Barkermentioned Road Road and specifically the heights Road to note that any of the developmentBarker It isBarker important standards for Ord Subiaco Oval and PMH are for discussion purposes only and to assist the City in establishing a vision for these sites. They cannot bind the Council in any way and illustrate what could be appropriate in the context of this framework. They will not form part of any structure plan at this stage as they are MRS reserves. Townshend et Transit Stop P ards HASSELL © 2014 Stre Active Frontages Rich NORTH SUBIACO MAP 1_option A High Frequency Transit Stre R80 Churchill Ave Figure 21. Residential_high density Residential M -future mixed use Hay RAC 0 et Landmark/threshold Mixed Use Stre R80 Stre Education Hay Street RAC 0 P Mur York Street P R80 ton Legend RAC 0 Hay Street P R50 ling Hamilton Road Ave York Street Coghlan York Street R50 Wel Roberts Road Roberts Road R50 Street Street R50 et Th Street Roberts Road Stre Character Area Stre Local Development Plan Required et Precinct Boundary Stre 400m threshold et West Leederville Station Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 Client City of Subiaco Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development 57 Drawing 140502_010346_Map 1_Option A_v2 Close Street Southport Subiaco Road s ftu Railway Parade Lo Abbotsford Street Kerr Street Northwood Kimberley Street Street Blencowe Avenue St Leonards Street Oxford McCourt Tate Street Street 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Subiaco Road Subiaco Road Arth ur Stre et Pro wse as St re et Subiaco Oval om Th Street Hay Street et ling Hamilton Road Ave May Ellen Axon York Street Coghlan York Street Wel Roberts Road Roberts Road Street Street Roberts Road Stre ton Stre et Mur ray York Street Stre et Hay Street Legend 8 Storeys Mur ray 6 Storeys Hay Stre et 5 Storeys Stre et 4 Storeys 3 Storeys chill Ave Rich 2 Storeys ards Road on et North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Coghlan Road Ave Bedford Street Olive Townshend RTH SUBIACO 58 AP 2_option A Scenario 1 Height Plan Reserve: No height standards apply As per R Codes Barker Road Barker Road Barker Road It is important to note that any of the development standards and specifically the heights mentioned for Ord Subiaco Oval and PMH are for discussion purposes only and to assist the City in establishing a vision for these sites. They cannot bind the Council in any way and illustrate what could be appropriate in the context of this framework. They will not form part of any structure plan at this stage as they are MRS reserves. Figure 22. Public Focus/Park Stre Revision Date 2nd May 2014 Stre et Stre Landmark/threshold site (potential height bonus) Precinct Boundary Primary Roads Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 Client City of Subiaco Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development Drawing 140502_010346_Map 2_Option A et 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 02 01 Maximum of 5 storeys Maximum of 3 storeys York Stre et 6m rear setback above 2 storeys 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 3m side setback above 4 storeys Hay Stre et 3m street setback above 2 storeys 6m rear setback above 2 storeys 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 3m street setback above 4 storeys Maximum of 6 storeys 01 York Street building envelopes 02 Hay Street building envelopes York Stre et 03 Local node on the coner of Hay Street and Coghlan Road building envelopes 6m rear setback above 2 storeys ad Ro n la gh Co 03 HASSELL © 2014 Hay Stre et 3m street setback above 4 storeys 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 59 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Development standards table Land Use Code Local Centre Mixed Use: Hay Street 60 R-Code RAC-0 RAC-0 Maximum Plot Ratio 3.25:1 3:1 Minimum Open Space (% of site) Street Setback No minimum. Nil to the street. No Minimum. Nil to the street except for any identified character area, where the street setback shall be at the discretion of Council and consistent with existing development pattern. North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface Additional Height southern street boundary Height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres to the street interface. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back from the southern street boundary sufficiently to enable sunlight access to the opposite footpath at 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres (whichever is the greater). Height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back from the southern street boundary sufficiently to enable sunlight access to the opposite footpath at 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback Nil for the height of the street interface. Development above the street interface shall be setback from the side boundary by 3m. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. Nil for the height of the street interface. Development above the street interface shall be setback from the side boundary by 3m. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Land Use Code Mixed Use: Churchill Avenue Mixed Use: York Street South R-Code R80 R80 HASSELL © 2014 Maximum Plot Ratio 1:1 1:1 Minimum Open Space (% of site) 35% 35% Street Setback Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Additional Height southern street boundary Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Side Setback As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Rear Setback Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above twostoreys shall be set back by 3 metres. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. 61 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Land Use Code Mixed Use: York Street North Mixed Use: Roberts Road 62 R-Code R50 R50 Maximum Plot Ratio As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Minimum Open Space (% of site) Street Setback Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. 45% Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. 0.6 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Additional Height southern street boundary Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Additional Height other street boundary 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Land Use Code Residential Residential Residential R-Code Maximum Plot Ratio Minimum Open Space (% of site) Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Setback Street Interface Additional Height southern street boundary Height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres to the street interface. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface hall be set back from the southern street boundary sufficiently to enable sunlight access to the opposite footpath at 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes RAC-3 As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Nil R160 As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Nil As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes R80 As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Nil As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Notes: _Where _ a lot extends across two land use code boundaries, then the development standards for each land use code shall apply to that part of the lot which it affects, except for rear setback provisions. HASSELL © 2014 63 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Hay Street HAY STREET Figure 23. Indicative section drawing showing relationship of buildings to streets: Hay Street to York Street. 64 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study NORTH SUBIACO OPTION A SECTIONS YORK STREET 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Princess Margaret Hospital Precinct new laneway HAY STREET Figure 24. new laneway YORK STREET ROBERTS ROAD Indicative section drawing showing relationship of buildings to streets: New development on the Princess Margaret Hospital site. Subiaco Oval Precinct Subiaco Oval Figure 25. MAY AVENUE EXTENSION (new road) COURT PLACE EXTENSION (newOval. road) Indicative section drawing showing potential development opportunities adjacent Subiaco HASSELL © 2014 NORTH SUBIACO OPTION A SECTIONS COGHLAND PLACE 65 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 1 Roberts Road YORK STREET Figure 26. ROBERTS ROAD Indicative section drawing through Roberts Road to potential development adjacent Subiaco Oval. new laneway Subiaco Road railway new laneway SUBIACO ROAD Figure 27. Indicative section drawing through potential development adjacent Subiaco Oval and existing buildings on Subiaco Road. 66 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study NORTH SUBIACO OPTION A SECTIONS 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Broadly speaking, Scenario 2 provides a higher development form and intensity of the two scenarios. Height ranges from two through to 8 storeys, though taller built form is more widely spread. Like Scenario 1, where character areas are identified, the existing scale and pattern of development is to be retained. This generally corresponds to a street interface of one and two storeys, with a potential third storey set back from the street. Development along Hay Street will present a four storey interface, with additional height setback by 3 metres. The majority of Hay Street can thusly be developed to six storeys, however the local centre can accommodate height to eight storeys. Subiaco Oval Considerations Scenario 2 retains Subiaco Oval as a sporting and events facility. It does not seek to determine the characteristics of the stadium buildings. It identifies potential for residential development up to eight storeys, though with a four storey street interface. Over the existing car park area east of Haydn Bunton Drive, the scenario identifies a mixed use building eight storeys in height, with additional landmark potential. Princess Margaret Hospital Considerations The historic building on Roberts Road near to Thomas Street would be retained. A new area of open space provides amenity for new residents and workers. Haydn Bunton Drive is reorganised to intersect with Axon Street, allowing the parkland area in front of Subiaco Oval to be extended. Subiaco Road is extended to intersect with Haydn Bunton Drive. Residential development up to eight storeys is also provided for on the TICHR site. Height across the site is broadly eight storeys, reflecting its potential for redevelopment and its prominent position within the city. Development will be mixed use across the site. Development north of Subiaco Road will be three storeys for R80 coded land, whilst street blocks closer to the train station are identified for a four storey street interface (though setback 4 metres allowing for a landscaped interface) and then height to eight storeys. HASSELL © 2014 67 Close Street Southport Railway Parade RAC 0 RAC 0 RAC 0 Subiaco Road R80 Lo ftu s Kerr Abbotsford Street Street Northwood Kimberley Street Street Blencowe Avenue St Leonards Street Oxford McCourt Tate Street Street 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 R80 Subiaco Road Subiaco Road Arth ur Stre et et re Subiaco Oval Pro Roberts Road May RAC 0 R80 Ellen Axon R80 RAC 0 R80 RAC 0 RAC 0 P RAC 0 R80 P om Mur ray York Street RAC 0 et R80 Stre Local centre et High Frequency Transit et Transit Stop Active Frontages P ards Road on et North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Coghlan Road Ave Bedford Street Olive Scenario 2 Land Use Code Plan Public Parking (multi-deck) Public Purpose Stre It is important to note that any of the development standards and specifically the heights mentioned for Barker Road Barker Road Barker Road Subiaco Oval and PMH are for discussion purposes only and to assist the City in establishing a vision for Or d these sites. They cannot bind the Council in any way and illustrate what could be appropriate in the context of this framework. They will not form part of any structure plan at this stage as they are MRS reserves. Townshend Residential_high density rray Stre Rich Figure 28. Mixed Use Public Focus/Park R80 chill Ave RTH SUBIACO 68 P 1_option C et Landmark/threshold ResidentialM-future mixed use u Hay RAC 0 Stre Education Stre R80 P R80 ton Hay Street RAC 0 et Legend RAC 0 Hay Street P R50 Stre ling Hamilton Road Ave York Street Coghlan York Street R50 Wel Roberts Road Roberts Road R50 Street Street R50 RAC 0 Th Street as St wse Character Area Local Development Plan Required Stree t Precinct Boundary Stre 400m threshold et West Leederville Station Revision Date 2nd May 2014 Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 Client City of Subiaco Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development Drawing 140502_010346_Map 1_Option C Close Street Southport Subiaco Road s ftu Railway Parade Lo Abbotsford Street Kerr Street Northwood Kimberley Street Street Blencowe Avenue St Leonards Street Oxford McCourt Tate Street Street 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Subiaco Road Subiaco Road Arth ur Stre et et Pro wse as St re Subiaco Oval om Th Street Hay Street et ling Hamilton Road Ave May Ellen Axon York Street Coghlan York Street Wel Roberts Road Roberts Road Street Street Roberts Road Stre ton Stre et Mur ray York Street Stre et Hay Street Mur ray Legend Hay Stre et 8 Storeys Stre 6 Storeys et 4 Storeys hurchill Ave Rich 3 Storeys ards Road on 2 Storeys Stre Public Focus/Park et Reserve: No height standards apply It is Road important to note that any of the development and specifically the heights mentioned for Barker Road Barkerstandards Road Barker HASSELL © 2014 Ave Coghlan Road Scenario 2 height plan Bedford NORTH SUBIACO MAP 2_option C Olive Figure 29. Street Townshend Subiaco Oval and PMH are for discussion purposes only and to assist the City in establishing a vision for Ord these sites. They cannot bind the Council in any way and illustrate what could be appropriate in the context of this framework. They will not form part of any structure plan at this stage as they are MRS reserves. Revision Date 2nd May 2014 Stre Landmark/threshold site Stre et (potential bonus height) Precinct Boundary et Primary Roads Scale 1:2000@A1 1:4000@A3 Client City of Subiaco Project Name North Subiaco Precinct Zoning and Development Drawing 140502_010346_Map 2_Option C 69 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Maximum of 3 storeys Yor kS tre et 6m rear setback above 2 storeys 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 3m side setback above 4 storeys 02 3m side setback above 2 storeys 01 Maximum of 6 storeys Ha yS tre et 3m street setback above 2 storeys Street setback no greater than 4m and subject to council approval 6m rear setback above 2 storeys 01 York Street building envelopes 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 3m street setback above 4 storeys Maximum of 8 storeys 02 Hay Street building envelopes 03 Local node on the coner of Hay Street and Coghlan Road building envelopes York Stre et 6m rear setback above 2 storeys 70 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 03 an hl g Co ad Ro 3m street setback above 4 storeys Ha yS tre et 3m rear setback to Laneway or Right of Way above 2 storeys 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Development standards table Land Use Code Local Centre Mixed Use: Hay Street R-Code RAC-0 RAC-0 HASSELL © 2014 Maximum Plot Ratio 3.5:1 3.25:1 Minimum Open Space (% of site) Street Setback No minimum. Nil to the street. No Minimum. Nil to the street except for any identified conservation area, where the street setback shall be at the discretion of Council and consistent with existing Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface Additional Height southern street boundary Height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres to the street interface. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back from the southern street boundary sufficiently to enable sunlight access to the opposite footpath at 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Height of 4 storeys Development above and 15.5 metres to the street interface the street interface shall be set back except for any from the southern heritage listed place, street boundary where the existing sufficiently to enable building fabric and sunlight access to the interface should be opposite footpath at retained. 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback Nil for the height of the street interface. Development above the street interface shall be setback from the side boundary by 3m. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. Nil for the height of the street interface. Development above the street interface shall be setback from the side boundary by 3m. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. 71 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Land Use Code Mixed Use: Churchill Avenue Mixed Use: York Street South 72 R-Code R80 R80 Maximum Plot Ratio 1:1 1:1 Minimum Open Space (% of site) Street Setback 35% Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. 35% Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Additional Height southern street boundary Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres from the rear boundary. Nil for the height of the street interface. Development above two storeys shall be setback from the side boundary by 3m. Nil for development up to two storeys. Development above two storeys shall be set back by 6 metres. Where development abuts a lane or Right of Way, development above two storeys shall be set back by 3 metres. 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Land Use Code Mixed Use: York Street North Mixed Use: Roberts Road R-Code R50 R50 HASSELL © 2014 Maximum Plot Ratio As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes 0.6 Minimum Open Space (% of site) Street Setback Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. 45% Setbacks shall be consistent with the streetscape and determined by Council, though not more than 4 metres. Height of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres to the street interface except for any heritage listed place, where the existing building fabric and interface should be retained. Additional Height southern street boundary Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface shall be set back a minimum 3 metres. Side Setback Rear Setback Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Additional Height other street boundary 73 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Land Use Code R-Code Residential RAC-0 Residential R80 Maximum Plot Ratio 3.5:1 Minimum Open Space (% of site) No minimum Street Setback 4 metres As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Maximum height (4.25 metres per ground and first storey and 3.5 metres per storey thereafter) (excluding roofs) Street Interface Additional Height southern street boundary Height of 4 storeys and 15.5 metres to the street interface. Additional height allowed as identified on the Height Plan. Development above the street interface hall be set back from the southern street boundary sufficiently to enable sunlight access to the opposite footpath at 12 noon on the winter solstice or a minimum 3 metres. Height of 3 storeys and 12 metres to the street interface. No additional height. Additional Height other street boundary Additional height as described on the Height Plan set back from the street interface by 3 metres. No additional height. Side Setback Rear Setback As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes As per Part 6 of the Residential Design Codes Notes: _Where _ a lot extends across two land use code boundaries, then the development standards for each land use code shall apply to that part of the lot which it affects, except for rear setback provisions. 74 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Hay Street HAY STREET Figure 30. YORK STREET Indicative section drawing showing relationship of buildings to streets: Hay Street to York Street. HASSELL © 2014 NORTH SUBIACO OPTION C SECTIONS 75 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Princess Margaret Hospital Precinct YORK STREET HAY STREET Figure 31. ROBERTS ROAD Indicative section drawing showing relationship of buildings to streets: New development on the Princess Margaret Hospital site. Subiaco Oval Precinct Figure 32. 76 Subiaco Oval MAY AVENUE EXTENSION (new road) Indicative section drawing showing potential development opportunities adjacent Subiaco Oval. North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study NORTH SUBIACO OPTION C SECTIONS COGHLAND PLACE 06 Urban Design Framework Scenario 2 Roberts Road YORK STREET Figure 33. ROBERTS ROAD Indicative section drawing through Roberts Road to potential development adjacent Subiaco Oval. new laneway Subiaco Road railway new laneway SUBIACO ROAD Figure 34. Indicative section drawing through potential development adjacent Subiaco Oval and existing buildings on Subiaco Road. HASSELL © 2014 NORTH SUBIACO OPTION C SECTIONS 77 78 North Subiaco Planning and Residential development on York Street. by HASSELL. Urban DesignPhotography Study May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 07 Next Steps Indicative Time Line Public advertising Consider submissions Amend and prepare preferred urban design framework approach Prepare final report and recommended development provisions Council prepares Scheme amendment (Special control area and associated provisions) Council initiates scheme amendment EPA referral for request to advertise Public advertising - 42 days Review submissions Modifications to scheme amendment as required Final Council adoption of Scheme amendment WAPC consideration and modifications as required Ministerial approval Publish new Scheme provisions in Government Gazette and public local notice HASSELL © 2014 79 07 Next Steps Public Realm Recommendations The following recommendations relate to public realm and advocacy projects to enable the vision for North Subiaco to be realised. They fall outside of statutory planning, but are critical to ensuring North Subiaco functions as a cohesive urban neighbourhood. Way Finding To improve the legibility of the movement network and advise pedestrians of the location of major local landmarks, a wayfinding system should be implemented. At the intersection of important streets, signs can provide information as to: _the _ direction of local landmarks _distances _ and walking time _a _ map showing the local context Any wayfinding system should identify: _North _ Subiaco’s local centre _West _ Leederville train station _Subiaco _ Oval _Perth _ Modern School _Subiaco _ Activity Centre _other _ facilities as required. 80 North Subiaco Planning and Urban Design Study Local centre public realm works The public space along Hay Street facilitates its function as a regional road corridor. However, the design of the street should also enable local functions and activities to occur. The street design should announce arrival within the local centre through street tree planting, road surface materials, wider pedestrian footpaths, seating nodes and associated street furniture. The street design should facilitate pedestrian movement and slow vehicle speeds. This can be achieved by encouraging activity, providing on street parking and providing safe pedestrian crossing opportunities. 07 Next Steps Public Realm Recommendations Facilitating Pedestrian Movement Clear and safe pedestrian crossing opportunities should be provided to help movement across busy roads, such as Hay Street and Roberts Road. Improved pedestrian crossing opportunities should be consistent with key desire lines, such as along Coghlan Road between Hay Street and West Leederville train station. HASSELL © 2014 Cycle Network Cycling to and within North Subiaco can be facilitated by providing improved infrastructure. In particular, improved cycle paths along Coghlan Road and Hay Street will further enhance the attractiveness of cycling. Within the local centre and at key destinations such as Subiaco Oval and West Leederville train station, more bicycle parking can be provided. End of trip facilities can also be required within new development as part of structure plan provisions. Hay Street Public Realm The design of Hay Street can facilitate its function as an urban commercial and mixed use corridor. Design elements that may be considered in future design proposals for Hay Street include: _dropped _ kerbs where pedestrian crossing and slow vehicle movement is desired (for example within the local centre at Coghlan Road) _tactile _ paving and colour contrast _smooth, _ clean, well drained surfaces _high _ quality materials _uncluttered _ footpaths (aligning services, furniture and street trees) _shaded _ seating nodes _retain _ and maintain existing street trees 81 82 North Subiaco Planning and Freemason’s Hall on Roberts Road. Photography Urban Design Studyby HASSELL. 08 Statutory Planning Approach Amendment 23 to Town Planning Scheme No. 4 has been initiated and advertised for public comment. The intent of this amendment is to introduce Special Control Area provisions into the Scheme, allowing agreed structure plans to be adopted. _Noise _ attenuation requirements (particularly adjacent to the Fremantle passenger rail line _Resource _ conservation standards It is intended that the zoning and development control provisions that result from public advertising will form the basis of a statutory structure plan that can be adopted under the intended Special Control Area provisions. _Specific _ land use code requirements, including: _Land _ use code objectives _Land _ use code development standards, based on outcomes of public advertising and including building height, setbacks, plot ratio and open space The structure plan for North Subiaco would include development provisions relating to the following: _Other _ requirements as identified through public advertising or further analysis. _Administrative _ provisions, such as the structure plan’s relationship to the town planning scheme and operation. _Land _ uses permissible within each identified land use codes. _Residential _ density as identified on the structure plan map. _Matters _ pertaining to the subdivision of land _Development _ Requirements, including: _General _ Objectives based on the strategic drivers and spatial strategies identified in this report _General _ Development Standards, which may include: _Character _ area provisions for those areas identified on the structure plan map _Plot _ Ratio applicable to each land use code _Development _ bonuses for any sites identified as having landmark status _Any _ development provisions pertaining to Reserves _Identification _ of areas requiring Local Development Plans _Street _ interface development standards _Building _ presentation and design standards _Parking _ for vehicles and bicycles _Landscaping _ standards HASSELL © 2014 83 Australia Adelaide HASSELL Level 5 70 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide SA Australia 5000 T +61 8 8220 5000 [email protected] Brisbane HASSELL 36 Warry Street Fortitude Valley QLD Australia 4006 T +61 7 3914 4000 [email protected] Melbourne HASSELL 61 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC Australia 3000 T +61 3 8102 3000 [email protected] Perth HASSELL Podium Level, Central Park 152 – 158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA Australia 6000 T +61 8 6477 6000 [email protected] Sydney HASSELL Level 2 Pier 8/9, 23 Hickson Road Sydney NSW Australia 2000 T +61 2 9101 2000 [email protected] Shenzhen HASSELL 1212, Landmark 4028 Jintian Road Futian District Shenzhen 518035 China T +86755 2381 1838 [email protected] London HASSELL Level 2, Morelands 17 – 21 Old Street Clerkenwell London EC1V 9HL United Kingdom T +44 20 7490 7669 [email protected] China South East Asia Beijing HASSELL Building A7 50 Anjialou ChaoYang District Beijing 100125 China T +8610 5126 6908 [email protected] Bangkok HASSELL Unit 4A 17F Paso Tower 88 Silom Road Suriyawongse Bangrak Bangkok 10500 Thailand T +66 2231 6399 [email protected] Hong Kong SAR HASSELL 22F, 169 Electric Road North Point Hong Kong SAR T +852 2552 9098 [email protected] Singapore HASSELL 17A Stanley Street 068736 Singapore T +65 6224 4688 [email protected] Shanghai HASSELL Building 8 Xing Fu Ma Tou 1029 South Zhongshan Road Huangpu District Shanghai 200011 China T +8621 6887 8777 [email protected] United Kingdom Cardiff HASSELL 4th Floor, James William House 9 Museum Place Cardiff CF10 3BD United Kingdom T +44 29 2072 9071 [email protected] \\perproj\fs02\010346-61A-P\Reports\Planning\140312_Draft Report\140521_Draft report_ver_3.indd