netmaker
31-08-2012, 10:36 AM
hi all. just got my hands on a copy of the agenda for the redland city services committee meeting for next tuesday. looks like a win for us!!!!!
1.3 WELLINGTON POINT RESERVE PARKING ISSUES
Dataworks Filename: RTT: Complaints - Parking
Attachments: Attachment 1: Wellington Point Reserve
Amended Master Plan
Attachment 2: Presentation for Wellington Point
Reserve Community Engagement Forum
Responsible Officer: Murray Erbs
Manager City Infrastructure
Author: Abdish Athwal
Senior Engineer Traffic and Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2010, Council redeveloped the car and trailer unit area of the reserve to the amended
master plan for the Wellington Point Reserve adopted in 2006.
Council has received numerous enquiries and complaints concerning parking bays
designated for exclusive use by vehicles with boat trailers only.
Community engagement forum was held with directly affected stakeholders to identify all
relevant issues, concerns and constraints, and to establish the key outcomes for
implementing acceptable improvements.
Outcome from the community engagement forum and the officers recommendation is to
retain status quo to parking apportionment (between normal and car trailer unit spaces),
and enforcement be undertaken with an emphasis on weekends and Public Holidays
PURPOSE
Report to Council on the issues raised at the Community Engagement Forum of 10 July
2012 and request approval on the recommended option.
BACKGROUND
On 28 June 2006, Council adopted an amended Master Plan for Wellington Point
Reserve. The amended Master Plan was the result of community comments received on
the May 2004 Council resolution to defer the 2004 draft of the Master Plan.
The key features of the 2006 amended Master Plan included:
• Reconfiguration of the trailer parking area to provide accessible foreshore green
space around the reserve;
• Access to existing boat ramps maintained;
• Improved and safer pedestrian pathways to jetty and foreshore through car park.
In 2010, Council redeveloped the car and trailer unit area of the reserve to the 2006
amended Master Plan, as shown in Attachment 1.
Since the 2010 redevelopment Council has received numerous enquiries and complaints
concerning parking bays designated for exclusive use by vehicles with boat trailers only.
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 10
Following internal stakeholder meetings it was decided that a community engagement
forum should be held to identify all relevant issues, concerns and constraints being
voiced by directly affected stakeholders, and to establish the key outcomes for
implementing acceptable improvements.
Stakeholders include representatives from directly affected organisations such as
boating and fishing groups, local businesses and residents, Queensland Police Service,
and a small number of individuals who have personally contacted Council on this issue.
The community engagement forum was held on Tuesday 10July 2012 starting at 6:00pm
to finish 8:00pm at the Redlands Cricket Club and received a good attendance. See
attachment 2 for PowerPoint Presentation.
Summary of available parking at the Wellington Point Reserve - See attachment 2,
slide 7.
ISSUES
At the community engagement forum, invited stakeholders put forwarded the following
issues/concerns (point being addressed and some stakeholder comments in italics):
Laws should be enforced
o people parked illegally should be fined, if not things will get worse.
Rules/guidelines for 10 percent CTU requirements
o shortage of trailer parking as per the guidelines for boating ramps, shortage of parking
in general
o boat owners paying via boat registration for parking spot, car don’t pay.
Public Transport options
o more bus services needed
Should CTU be shared on non-boating days
o shared 11:00 am – 4:00pm parking on non-boating days.
Commercial business use
o boat industry employee 14,000 people.
o 10,974 power boats registered, that’s 1 boat for every 6 houses, small boat and kayaks
not registered
o Council needs to control the situation or business will go elsewhere.
Boating weather dependent
o tides control boating, it should not be time control.
Percentage of boat parking share after 12:00 noon
o most boats go out in the morning – boat parking areas should be used for cars in the
afternoon.
o windsurfers, kayaks have no problems in the afternoons.
Council management of weather condition
o boat area parking controlled under the instruction of parking warden/council offers.
Share after 1:00pm
o if boat spot not used after 1:00pm allow car to park.
Signage needs to be clear
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 11
o need clear signage, council allows car to park in boats area one weekend and when
booked the next weekend owners say that Council has allowed the parking, leaves
enforcement not knowing what to do.
o Council offer to manage the signage on weekend.
o need Council to enforce signage.
Influence of tides
o boating is tide dependant not time. If boat spot not used after 1:00pm allow car to park.
Large number of boat users
o large number of boat, kayaks, windsurfers use boat area.
o boat owners paying via boat registration for parking spot, car don’t pay.
o car and trailer having to park up the hill on Main Road with boat waiting for trailer to get
picked, not suitable.
No to bureaucracy
o Council does not use this as revenue raising.
Support control situation
o Everyone obey the law and enforcement is required.
Retain history as family venue
o Place for family enjoyment as well as boating, need to share the reserve.
o People come for cheap swim, BBQ etc - fines will drive people away.
Adequate signage after 11:00am
o not enough parking on holidays leads to dual parking behaviours.
o shared 11:00 am – 4:00pm parking on non-boating days.
o parking in Reserve Esp for cars only.
Safety issue (pedestrian)
o Need to improve pedestrian crossing point in the ramp and jetty areas car with trailer
cannot see pedestrians.
Visitor friendly image
o need to look for more activity spaces in the surrounding areas.
Proposed options put forward at the forum:
Warden to control parking - cost, common sense, safety
Trial for shared CTU parking area 12- 10:30pm – does not align with weather/tides.
Penalty enforcement - need to be consistent
Public Transport -Translink does not have the required demand
Greater utilisation green area - overflow parking on grass
Differing time limits - 2H,4H,6H and enforcement
Sun/Public Holidays - increase enforcement
Must be legal – clear signage and enforcement
Increase attractiveness of other areas – additional boating area and would reduce over
usage of Wellington Point Reserve
Rent vacant block – for additional parking
In summary from the forum it was apparent that a solution that satisfied all stakeholders
was not achievable, since:
There is clearly insufficient parking at the reserve to meet the current demand of all
stakeholders
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 12
The recreational and local business stakeholders want more car parking, and/or the
ability to share some of the trailer parking areas when they are not being used after a
designated time, for example after 12:00 pm.
The boating stakeholders want more trailer parking, at least the allocation for the two
ramps.
In concluding the meeting the following key outcomes were sounded to the stakeholders
who had no objections:
Everyone obey the law – enforcement
Status quo to current parking and enforcement. - Must be legal, clear and enforceable
signage
The Guidelines for Provision of Recreational Boating Facilities 1996 recommends the
minimum of 90 CTU parking spaces for a 4 lane boat ramp and 45 CTU parking spaces
for a 2 lane boat ramp. Therefore a minimum of 135 CTU parking spaces is
recommended for the two boating ramps at the reserve. Currently there are 75 CTU
parking spaces.
It is therefore recommended that status quo to current parking with enforcement be
proposed for Council approval.
RELATIONSHIP TO CORPORATE PLAN
5. Wise planning and design
We will carefully manage population pressures and use land sustainably while
advocating and taking steps to determine limits of growth and carrying capacity on a
local and national basis, recognising environmental sensitivities and the distinctive
character, heritage and atmosphere of local communities. A well-planned network of
urban, rural and bushland areas and responsive infrastructure and transport systems will
support strong, healthy communities.
5.12 Plan, provide and advocate for essential physical and social infrastructure that
supports community well-being and manage Council’s existing infrastructure
assets to ensure current service standards are maintained or improved
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications impacting Council as a result of this report.
PLANNING SCHEME IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the outcome of recommendations in this report will not require any
amendments to the Redlands Planning Scheme.
CONSULTATION
Internal and external stake holders have been consulted.
OPTIONS
Preferred
That Council resolve to retain the status quo to parking apportionment (between normal
and car trailer unit spaces), and enforcement be undertaken with an emphasis on
weekends and Public Holidays.
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 13
Alternative
Undertake a trial of shared parking along first row adjacent to toilet block after 1:00pm.
OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
That Council resolve to retain the status quo to parking apportionment (between
normal and car trailer unit spaces), and enforcement be undertaken with an
emphasis on weekends and Public Holidays.
WOOHOO;D;D;D;D;D
Many thanks to those who helped.
1.3 WELLINGTON POINT RESERVE PARKING ISSUES
Dataworks Filename: RTT: Complaints - Parking
Attachments: Attachment 1: Wellington Point Reserve
Amended Master Plan
Attachment 2: Presentation for Wellington Point
Reserve Community Engagement Forum
Responsible Officer: Murray Erbs
Manager City Infrastructure
Author: Abdish Athwal
Senior Engineer Traffic and Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2010, Council redeveloped the car and trailer unit area of the reserve to the amended
master plan for the Wellington Point Reserve adopted in 2006.
Council has received numerous enquiries and complaints concerning parking bays
designated for exclusive use by vehicles with boat trailers only.
Community engagement forum was held with directly affected stakeholders to identify all
relevant issues, concerns and constraints, and to establish the key outcomes for
implementing acceptable improvements.
Outcome from the community engagement forum and the officers recommendation is to
retain status quo to parking apportionment (between normal and car trailer unit spaces),
and enforcement be undertaken with an emphasis on weekends and Public Holidays
PURPOSE
Report to Council on the issues raised at the Community Engagement Forum of 10 July
2012 and request approval on the recommended option.
BACKGROUND
On 28 June 2006, Council adopted an amended Master Plan for Wellington Point
Reserve. The amended Master Plan was the result of community comments received on
the May 2004 Council resolution to defer the 2004 draft of the Master Plan.
The key features of the 2006 amended Master Plan included:
• Reconfiguration of the trailer parking area to provide accessible foreshore green
space around the reserve;
• Access to existing boat ramps maintained;
• Improved and safer pedestrian pathways to jetty and foreshore through car park.
In 2010, Council redeveloped the car and trailer unit area of the reserve to the 2006
amended Master Plan, as shown in Attachment 1.
Since the 2010 redevelopment Council has received numerous enquiries and complaints
concerning parking bays designated for exclusive use by vehicles with boat trailers only.
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 10
Following internal stakeholder meetings it was decided that a community engagement
forum should be held to identify all relevant issues, concerns and constraints being
voiced by directly affected stakeholders, and to establish the key outcomes for
implementing acceptable improvements.
Stakeholders include representatives from directly affected organisations such as
boating and fishing groups, local businesses and residents, Queensland Police Service,
and a small number of individuals who have personally contacted Council on this issue.
The community engagement forum was held on Tuesday 10July 2012 starting at 6:00pm
to finish 8:00pm at the Redlands Cricket Club and received a good attendance. See
attachment 2 for PowerPoint Presentation.
Summary of available parking at the Wellington Point Reserve - See attachment 2,
slide 7.
ISSUES
At the community engagement forum, invited stakeholders put forwarded the following
issues/concerns (point being addressed and some stakeholder comments in italics):
Laws should be enforced
o people parked illegally should be fined, if not things will get worse.
Rules/guidelines for 10 percent CTU requirements
o shortage of trailer parking as per the guidelines for boating ramps, shortage of parking
in general
o boat owners paying via boat registration for parking spot, car don’t pay.
Public Transport options
o more bus services needed
Should CTU be shared on non-boating days
o shared 11:00 am – 4:00pm parking on non-boating days.
Commercial business use
o boat industry employee 14,000 people.
o 10,974 power boats registered, that’s 1 boat for every 6 houses, small boat and kayaks
not registered
o Council needs to control the situation or business will go elsewhere.
Boating weather dependent
o tides control boating, it should not be time control.
Percentage of boat parking share after 12:00 noon
o most boats go out in the morning – boat parking areas should be used for cars in the
afternoon.
o windsurfers, kayaks have no problems in the afternoons.
Council management of weather condition
o boat area parking controlled under the instruction of parking warden/council offers.
Share after 1:00pm
o if boat spot not used after 1:00pm allow car to park.
Signage needs to be clear
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 11
o need clear signage, council allows car to park in boats area one weekend and when
booked the next weekend owners say that Council has allowed the parking, leaves
enforcement not knowing what to do.
o Council offer to manage the signage on weekend.
o need Council to enforce signage.
Influence of tides
o boating is tide dependant not time. If boat spot not used after 1:00pm allow car to park.
Large number of boat users
o large number of boat, kayaks, windsurfers use boat area.
o boat owners paying via boat registration for parking spot, car don’t pay.
o car and trailer having to park up the hill on Main Road with boat waiting for trailer to get
picked, not suitable.
No to bureaucracy
o Council does not use this as revenue raising.
Support control situation
o Everyone obey the law and enforcement is required.
Retain history as family venue
o Place for family enjoyment as well as boating, need to share the reserve.
o People come for cheap swim, BBQ etc - fines will drive people away.
Adequate signage after 11:00am
o not enough parking on holidays leads to dual parking behaviours.
o shared 11:00 am – 4:00pm parking on non-boating days.
o parking in Reserve Esp for cars only.
Safety issue (pedestrian)
o Need to improve pedestrian crossing point in the ramp and jetty areas car with trailer
cannot see pedestrians.
Visitor friendly image
o need to look for more activity spaces in the surrounding areas.
Proposed options put forward at the forum:
Warden to control parking - cost, common sense, safety
Trial for shared CTU parking area 12- 10:30pm – does not align with weather/tides.
Penalty enforcement - need to be consistent
Public Transport -Translink does not have the required demand
Greater utilisation green area - overflow parking on grass
Differing time limits - 2H,4H,6H and enforcement
Sun/Public Holidays - increase enforcement
Must be legal – clear signage and enforcement
Increase attractiveness of other areas – additional boating area and would reduce over
usage of Wellington Point Reserve
Rent vacant block – for additional parking
In summary from the forum it was apparent that a solution that satisfied all stakeholders
was not achievable, since:
There is clearly insufficient parking at the reserve to meet the current demand of all
stakeholders
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 12
The recreational and local business stakeholders want more car parking, and/or the
ability to share some of the trailer parking areas when they are not being used after a
designated time, for example after 12:00 pm.
The boating stakeholders want more trailer parking, at least the allocation for the two
ramps.
In concluding the meeting the following key outcomes were sounded to the stakeholders
who had no objections:
Everyone obey the law – enforcement
Status quo to current parking and enforcement. - Must be legal, clear and enforceable
signage
The Guidelines for Provision of Recreational Boating Facilities 1996 recommends the
minimum of 90 CTU parking spaces for a 4 lane boat ramp and 45 CTU parking spaces
for a 2 lane boat ramp. Therefore a minimum of 135 CTU parking spaces is
recommended for the two boating ramps at the reserve. Currently there are 75 CTU
parking spaces.
It is therefore recommended that status quo to current parking with enforcement be
proposed for Council approval.
RELATIONSHIP TO CORPORATE PLAN
5. Wise planning and design
We will carefully manage population pressures and use land sustainably while
advocating and taking steps to determine limits of growth and carrying capacity on a
local and national basis, recognising environmental sensitivities and the distinctive
character, heritage and atmosphere of local communities. A well-planned network of
urban, rural and bushland areas and responsive infrastructure and transport systems will
support strong, healthy communities.
5.12 Plan, provide and advocate for essential physical and social infrastructure that
supports community well-being and manage Council’s existing infrastructure
assets to ensure current service standards are maintained or improved
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications impacting Council as a result of this report.
PLANNING SCHEME IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the outcome of recommendations in this report will not require any
amendments to the Redlands Planning Scheme.
CONSULTATION
Internal and external stake holders have been consulted.
OPTIONS
Preferred
That Council resolve to retain the status quo to parking apportionment (between normal
and car trailer unit spaces), and enforcement be undertaken with an emphasis on
weekends and Public Holidays.
CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Page 13
Alternative
Undertake a trial of shared parking along first row adjacent to toilet block after 1:00pm.
OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
That Council resolve to retain the status quo to parking apportionment (between
normal and car trailer unit spaces), and enforcement be undertaken with an
emphasis on weekends and Public Holidays.
WOOHOO;D;D;D;D;D
Many thanks to those who helped.