GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL MURRUMBEENA Transforming our neighbourhood together our concepts based on your ideas 1
WHAT HAVE WE HEARD? WHAT NOW? Stage one Tell us what you love about your shopping strip November 2016 February 2017 From November 2016 to February 2017 we asked What do you love about your shopping strip? More than 2,100 surveys were completed across Glen Eira s 17 activity centres. A total of 135 surveys were completed for the Murrumbeena shopping strip. Based on this feedback, a report has been developed to identify key issues for each of Glen Eira s 17 activity centres. This has been used to draft key objectives and a draft vision for each centre. Each of the centres had unique differences however there were a number of themes which were consistent across all: 2 Creating places for people Respondents wanted vibrant community spaces, community hubs and places for people to gather. More greenery and amenity There was a desire for more greenery, open space and amenities such as seating, shade and bins. Night-time activity Respondents called for an increase in night-time activity with extended trading hours of cafes, restaurants and bars. Changing ways of moving around While parking was a common issue, respondents called for improved walking, cycling and public transport access and the infrastructure to support this. Appropriate development There was mixed support for new residential development some strongly opposed, others supported so long as height limits are controlled and buildings fit in with local character. Glen Eira City Council undertakes community engagement in order to inform, consult and involve the community. This ensures that decision-making is transparent, represents the views of the community, and is inclusive of diverse perspectives. The full consultation report can be viewed at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/murrumbeena Stage two Transforming our neighbourhood together our concepts based on your ideas March April 2017 This document presents a draft vision, key objectives and three concept ideas, which were developed based on the feedback received from the first stage of consultation. Council is now seeking community input and feedback to test these concepts and ensure they match with the community s vision and expectations. At this stage, these concepts are only ideas. The adopted concepts will require further detailed development and would be considered as part of Council s long-term planning and delivered over time. Where appropriate, projects will be presented as recommendations to the Level Crossing Removal Authority for inclusion in their upgrade works. Murrumbeena into the future Murrumbeena is considered a quiet and friendly suburb. Many respondents were concerned about the impact of skyrail and noted the importance of replanting the vegetation removed due to the train station upgrades. Small businesses and the local nature of the strip were highly valued however there was concern over many going out of business. Participants highlighted a lack of medical facilities in the area. Draft vision Murrumbeena will be a thriving local centre with a strong community focus. Draft key objectives > > Ensure adequate bicycle infrastructure and parking. > > Create more safe and green open spaces which are functional, easily maintained and cater for all parts of the community. > > Maintain and rejuvenate old building facades/ shopfronts. > > Support small local businesses including orgainising activities to bring business to the centre. > > Create community hubs where local groups can meet. > > Enforce height limits and building design that maintains local character. To provide feedback or receive email updates throughout the consultation process, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/murrumbeena Consultation stages Stage one Tell us what you love about your shopping strip. November 2016 February 2017 Stage two Transforming our neighbourhood together our concepts based on your ideas. March April 2017 Stage three We will seek community feedback on building and development guidelines across all commercial areas with a more detailed focus on Bentleigh, Carnegie and Elsternwick. June July 2017 Stage four We will seek feedback on draft structure plans for Bentleigh, Carnegie and Elsternwick, which will incorporate the previous three themes of vision, key projects and built form. June July 2017 Stage five We will ask for community feedback on the final structure plans before they are presented to Council. October November 2017 3
SUMMARY OF CONCEPTS Create a new village green in the heart of Murrumbeena Create new green spaces that support a wide range of public uses and encourage social interaction, on the southern side of, east of the station entry. Transition to a pedestrian-friendly centre Investigate opportunities to pedestrianise to improve safety, and create spaces for social and casual recreation. Strengthen Murrumbeena s village character Retain and strengthen the physical village scale of the Murrumbeena shopping strip. Create an integrated network of green spaces Create an integrated network of green spaces that cater for casual recreation and connect to existing parks and cycle paths. Beena Avenue Oakdene Crescent MURRUMBEENA ROAD Melbourne Street Omama Road Hobart Road Tuckett Street Emily Street Dunoon Street Ardyne Street Reserve 0 25 50 100m 4 5
EXISTING CREATE A NEW VILLAGE GREEN IN THE HEART OF MURRUMBEENA The Murrumbeena community has identified a lack of green public spaces that provide opportunities for community gatherings. This concept seeks to address this issue by creating a new green space within the centre and reinventing the existing community plaza. These spaces seek to become the new heart of the activity centre and would accommodate a range of uses both during the day and into the night. This concept could include: > > the creation of a new green space adjacent to the train station entry; and > > increased street greenery and public spaces, which encourage social interaction. CONCEPT EXAMPLE WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE Community benefits > > Increased opportunities for walking and cycling. > > Attracting new visitors to the centre. > > Providing the centre with an enhanced sense of place or identity. > > A high quality useable community space within the centre. > > Potential for night events and activities. > > The State Government is the key land owner within the precinct. > > The new plaza space may compete with other proposals within the centre we would need to determine the amount of open space required within the activity centre. > > Unknown impact on station parking. Next steps > > Investigate opportunities for works above the rail corridor in Murrumbeena in partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Authority. If the community supported this concept, it could involve the following: > > creating a new village green in the heart of Murrumbeena that supports a wide range of public uses and encourages social interaction, on the southern side of, east of the train station entry. EXAMPLE PRAHRAN 7
EXISTING TRANSITION NEERIM ROAD TO A PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY CENTRE is currently a local shopping street with limited opportunities to walk, shop and play within the centre. Reducing traffic on and creating a new pedestrian-friendly centre will ensure all visitors and residents feel safe and welcomed when walking through the activity centre. This concept could include: > > reducing vehicle traffic on by investigating opportunities to close or reallocate road space to pedestrians, between Murrumbeena Road and Hobart Street; > > investigating the opportunities and constraints of the Level Crossing Removal Authority constructing a new link road between Hobart and Ardyne Streets; > > greater pedestrian connections along to encourage new visitors and increase the amount of time they spend within the activity centre; > > unlocking opportunities to increase street activation and encourage the types of uses that make the shopping precinct successful; > > the addition of street trees, lighting and extended footpaths, which will create a safer and more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors to the street; > > the upgrade of pedestrian crossing points; and > > pedestrianising appropriate sections of local streets, making them quieter and more enjoyable for residents. CONCEPT EXAMPLE WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE, Murrumbeena Community benefits > > Increased visitation to local business. > > Safer streets. > > Increased opportunities for walking and cycling. > > Street activation. > > Decreased road traffic speeds. > > Free-up road space for other uses. > > The reconfiguration of the road network would require comprehensive traffic analysis. > > Changes to travel behavior. > > Koornang Road is managed by VicRoads Council is required to seek approval and funding for any changes to the street. > > Unknown impact on street car parking. Next steps > > Seek community support to transition into a safer, pedestrian-friendly environment. > > Investigate partnership opportunities with the Level Crossing Removal Authority to deliver place-based outcomes for the centre. If the community supported this concept, it could involve the following: EXAMPLES PRAHRAN/WINDSOR > > Transition to a pedestrian-friendly area between Murrumbeena Road and Hobart Street by diverting car routes, improving pedestrian accessibility and creating spaces for social and casual recreation, by exploring the following options for : > > Pedestrian shared zone two-way with selected footpath extensions. > > One-way westbound with extended footpath. > > One-way eastbound with extended footpath. > > Pedestrianisation of street and full closure to vehicle traffic. For further discussion and options regarding the treatments, see next pages. Manage traffic impact on Ardyne and Dunoon Streets by exploring the following options: > > Restrict southbound movement with signalised intersection at Ardyne Street and the new link road. > > Restrict access from the proposed new link road to Ardyne Street through constructing a raised median island and banning northbound movements from Ardyne Street. > > Restrict southbound movement by closing southbound entry to Ardyne and Dunoon Streets. > > Close vehicular entry from Railway Parade to Ardyne and Dunoon Streets. Manage traffic impact on Hobart Road by exploring the following options: > > Install roundabout with raised pedestrian crossings and with a mid-block closure along Hobart Road. > > Install roundabout with raised pedestrian crossings and restricted access to Hobart Road. > > Install roundabout with raised pedestrian crossing on all approaches. For further discussion and options regarding managing traffic impacts of the proposed new link road, see pages 12 and 13. 9
NEERIM ROAD OPTIONS BEING CONSIDERED ONE-WAY CONVERSION EASTBOUND ONE-WAY CONVERSION WESTBOUND TWO-WAY SHARED ZONE FULL CLOSURE enue By extending footpaths and reducing traffic lanes within, a one-way treatment could be implemented to create a safer and more accessible street. Analysis shows in this section of there is capacity for vehicles to take alternative paths without having significant impact on the existing road network. By maintaining an eastbound movement, Neerim Road is still accessible from Murrumbeena Road. > > Reduction in car traffic. > > Extended footpaths and a safer pedestrian environment. > > Increased retail and hospitality opportunities. > > Creation of plaza space at Murrumbeena Road. > > The reconfiguration of the road network would require comprehensive traffic analysis. > > Ensuring adequate access to businesses and train station is maintained. Oakdene Crescent MURRUMBEENA ROAD Melbourne Street By extending footpaths and reducing traffic lanes within, a one-way treatment could be implemented to create a safer and more accessible street. Analysis shows in this section of there is capacity for vehicles to take alternative paths without having significant impact on the existing road network. However, by maintaining only westbound movements, would no longer be accessible from Murrumbeena Road. > > Reduction in car traffic. > > Extended footpaths and a safer pedestrian environment. > > Increased retail and hospitality opportunities. > > Creation of plaza space at Murrumbeena Road. > > Increased traffic flow on Murrumbeena Road. > > The reconfiguration of the road network would require comprehensive traffic analysis. > > Ensuring that adequate access to businesses and the train station is maintained. > > Loss of access from Murrumbeena Road. A two-way shared zone treatment can be implemented for the full commercial length of. A shared zone is a road or network of roads where pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles share the roadway. Typically a shared zone has a sign-posted speed limit of 10km/ph and is implemented in locations where pedestrians are expected to outnumber vehicles. Alternate surface materials are often used to make them appear more like pedestrian spaces and distinguish the spaces from roads. > > Reduction in car traffic. > > Maintains two traffic flows. > > Safer pedestrian environment. > > Increased retail and hospitality opportunities. > > The reconfiguration of the road network would require comprehensive traffic analysis. > > VicRoads approvals would be required for shared zone implementation. The closure of would provide a full pedestrian mall and greatly improve pedestrian safety and amenity. > > Safer pedestrian environment. > > Increased retail and hospitality opportunities. > > Unlock road space for the creation of a public plaza. > > The total loss of vehicle access to commercial strip. > > The reconfiguration of the road network would require comprehensive traffic analysis. At this stage, it is not clear what the most suitable treatment is for. This would require further consultation with the affected communities to understand the opportunities and constraints that each option presents and then a detailed traffic analysis of the preferred option. Omama Road Hobart Road Tuckett Street Emily Street 10 unoon Street ne Street Reserve 11
LINK ROAD OPTIONS BEING CONSIDERED Beena Avenue The concept is to construct a new link road between north and Railway Parade as part of the works at Murrumbeena Road and Murrumbeena Station. The link road would connect and Railway Parade between Hobart and Ardyne Streets underneath the elevated rail line to the east of the new train station. The construction of the link road allows for the redistribution of vehicle traffic away from the retail centre. It may also lead motorists to rat run through the local streets to avoid Murrumbeena Road. Several treatment options have been considered in the area to prevent potential rat running between Dandenong and Kangaroo Roads via Hobart Street, the new link road and Ardyne Street and to preserve residential amenity. Emily Street Oakdene Crescent MURRUMBEENA ROAD Melbourne Street Hobart Road Omama Road Tuckett Street At this stage, it is not clear what the most suitable treatment is for the proposed new link road intersection. This would require further consultation with the affected communities to understand the opportunities and constraints that each option presents and then a detailed traffic analysis of the preferred option. Dunoon Street Ardyne Street Reserve 0 25 50 100m SIGNALISATION ONE-WAY ENTRY SIDE STREET CLOSURE MIDBLOCK CLOSURE Restrict southbound movements into Ardyne Street from the link road with a signalised intersection. > > Prevents southbound rat running. > > Local residents would be restricted from entering Ardyne Street from Railway Parade. > > Addition of traffic signals. This arrangement would prevent north to south rat running in Ardyne Street but would do little to deter south to north movements unless coupled with other measures. Restrict southbound movements by closing southbound entry to Ardyne and Dunoon Streets. > > Prevents southbound rat running. > > Local residents restricted from entering Ardyne Street from Railway Parade. This could prevent rat running in the south direction, however the option is still available via Toward and Gerald Streets. This arrangement would restrict resident access from Railway Parade for properties along Ardyne and Dunoon Streets, however alternative routes for local access are available. Close vehicular entry from Railway Parade to Ardyne and Dunoon Streets. > > Prevents all rat running. > > Local residents restricted from entering and exiting Ardyne Street from Railway Parade. > > A turnaround area would need to be provided at the north end of Ardyne and Dunoon Streets. This option would prevent rat running via the link road, but would also affect local access for residents. Midblock closure or restriction on Hobart Street. There is potential to restrict vehicle access on Hobart Street in order to reduce the traffic volumes entering the new link road and discourage any rat running. > > Prevents rat running. > > Local residents movement patterns would need to be understood. Midblock closure would ensure no rat running from Kangaroo to Dandenong Roads in the AM peak hour. This arrangement would result in traffic continuing to utilise Murrumbeena Road for southbound trips. 12 13
EXISTING STRENGTHEN MURRUMBEENA S VILLAGE CHARACTER The Murrumbeena community believes in retaining the local village feel of the centre and strengthening the relationship between residents and business. There is an opportunity to redefine the precinct and enhance its sense of place as part of the level crossing removal project due to take place at the centre. This concept could include: > > creating a defined entry point for the retail strip; > > increased wayfinding signage; and > > redeveloping the north east car park to create new retail shopfronts. CONCEPT EXAMPLE WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE, Murrumbeena Community benefits > > Renewed identity for Murrumbeena. > > Increased street activation. > > Increased visitors to the centre. > > Strengthened community connection. > > Improved feelings of safety. > > The State Government is the land owner in the rail corridor and may have different goals and objectives for the site. > > Ensure that there is no loss of total car parking numbers. Next steps > > Work with local businesses and residents to help define and strengthen the centre identity. > > Investigate partnership opportunities to redevelop the station car park with relevant State Government authorities. If the community supported this concept, it could involve the following: > > advocating for redevelopment of the station car parking site to create shopfronts on both sides of the shopping strip; > > advocating for the buildings either side of shops to reinforce the enclosed and low scale centre; and > > identifying entry points to the centre and creating gateways that strengthen the village identity of the area. EXAMPLE WINDSOR/SOUTH MELBOURNE 15
EXISTING CREATE AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF GREEN SPACES The local community has expressed the need for a better connected network of green spaces. is located to the east of Murrumbeena Station and currently has an off-road shared path that extends through the park and ends near the northern side of the intersection between and Tucker Street. This concept will explore opportunities to create additional public green spaces. This concept could include: > > linking to the retail centre; > > exploring the opportunities for pedestrainising Beena Avenue/Emily Street adjacent to a new linear park under construction by the Level Crossing Removal Authority; > > a new shared user path, which will be created as part of the grade separation works; > > better connections between the centre and local parks and cycling paths; and > > an increase in opportunities for sitting, playing and relaxing. CONCEPT EXAMPLE WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE Community benefits > > Increased connection to. > > Increased cycle connectivity. > > Safer pedestrian movements. > > Construction of a new shared user path. Next steps > > Seek community support to explore the provision of new green spaces. > > Undertake a detailed design on options. If the community supported this concept, it could involve the following: > > bicycle and pedestrian connection through to ; and > > exploring the closure of Beena Avenue/Emily Street roadway adjacent to railway land to create a new widened open space. EXAMPLES FLEMINGTON/CAIRNS 17
HOW TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK > > To complete a short survey, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/murrumbeena > > Attend a drop-in session where Council staff and planning experts will be available to collect your feedback and answer your questions: > > Tuesday 21 March, 7am 10am, Murrumbeena Station > > Wednesday 22 March, 4pm 7pm, Bendigo Bank Meeting Hub, 436, Murrumbeena > > Saturday 25 March, 9am 12pm, Bendigo Bank Meeting Hub, 436, Murrumbeena For further information or to discuss anything within this brochure, contact Council s City Futures Department on 9524 3333 or email mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au CONTACT City Futures Department Phone: 9524 3333 mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au City Futures PO Box 42 Caulfield South VIC 3162 20