News & Discussion: Other Metropolitan Developments

[eslampar]

Does anyone have any information on the proposed Kilkenny TOD at the recently closed Bianco site? Or what is happening with the recently abandoned Bianco site. http://dcw.flinders.chimo.com.au/webdat ... -10-06.pdf + http://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/webda ... -09-26.pdf for those who are interested. Thanks

[rev]

Would be interested to see any artists impressions/renders if any exist for the Kilkenny TOD.

[eslampar]

Likewise, pretty confident nothing has been released though. I did however read somewhere that the large deralict building on the NE side of the Kilkenny train station is heritage listed and would potentially be converted into student accommodation as part of the redevelopment. Just dont understand, either:

1. Bianco is presumably paying rent on a site they havent used for the past 6 months or;
2. The owner, Peter Gregg ( http://eoy.ey.com.au/peter-gregg-the-gr ... /i1134693/ ), is happy to be paying holding costs without any rental income.

Hopefully, no.2 is the case and he is in negotiations with the appropriate parties for the redevelopment.

[Will]

From the Messenger:

Traders taking to the streets

Council30 Nov 11 @ 07:30am by Lisa Bachmayer



AN ECLECTIC MIX: Traders James Peeble (left) and Will Schulz from Arriba Grill on Prospect Rd say the council's footpath plan will be beneficial to the area. Picture: Luke Hemer.


STREET vendors, artists and outdoor diners will soon flood Prospect Rd’s footpaths, under new council plans to help revitalise the strip.

Prospect Council last week adopted a new footpath trading policy, which would allow new and existing traders to lease space in front of shops.

Existing traders will be given first preference, while new vendors, such as fairy floss or hot dog stands, can apply to set up shop on any unwanted footpaths.

The plan follows a $4 million revamp of Prospect Rd, which has widened footpaths to make room for alfresco dining.

Licence fees will be waived for the first 12 months to encourage traders to use the footpaths, but will be charged per square metre from January 2013.

Mayor David O’Loughlin hoped outdoor trading would help breathe new life into the street.

“I’m really encouraging an eclectic, kooky mix of street-based activity,” Mr O’Loughlin said.

“Cafes and restaurants are already itching to use the space and shops will be able to move some of their stock to the footpath on display.

“It’s open to any of the traders to do anything. If you see Don and George get their barber chair out there one day and start shaving, don’t be surprised.”

Harringtons Hair owner Don Violi was unlikely to set up his barber’s chair, but supported other traders using his space.

“If anything, it might make people more aware of my shop,” Mr Violi said.

“They might buy a hot dog or coffee, spot our shop and call in for an inquiry.”

Arriba Grill co-owner James Peebles was interested in using his path to offer outdoor dining.

“Even in the event we don’t take it up, I see it as beneficial to the area to have vendors outside businesses,” Mr Peebles said.

“I just think it provides more pleasure to people who come past.”

Art gallery owner Geoffrey Stapleton said he wanted to work on his next exhibition with other artists on the footpath.

“It’s a great atmosphere and it’s something that could be quite unique to Prospect.”

Cafes and restaurants will still need to get Liquor Licensing approval.

[Omicron]

I approve of this. An excellent move.

[Hooligan]

Local News21 Nov 11 @ 09:29am by Lia Harris

AN APPLICATION to build a six-storey retirement village in Findon is expected to be considered by Charles Sturt Council’s Development Assessment Panel next month.

The DAP has received written representations from 13 residents living near the Warner Ave development site, who have raised concerns about aspects of the development including the height of buildings, increased traffic, overlooking onto other properties and noise.

The development, proposed by Epic 2000, would include three six-storey buildings with 149 apartments, seven two-storey townhouses, administration and communal areas, a swimming pool and cinema.

It would be built on a former dump site near the Findon Shopping Centre.

A decision on the application is expected to be made at a DAP meeting early next month.

I have to ask would such a tall retirement home be a hazard? I mean would it be a problem considering it would be full of elderly people and if there was a fire they would have problems navigating 6 stories of stairs to get to safety?

[AtD]

No different to the high rise hospital buildings really.

[Hooligan]

No different to the high rise hospital buildings really.

And isn't that why the new RAH is rather low lying?

[[Shuz]]

No different to the high rise hospital buildings really.

And isn't that why the new RAH is rather low lying?

Er, the new RAH will be 42m tall from memory.

[Will]

From the Messenger:

Objections to Minda's high-rise

Local News13 Dec 11 @ 05:26pm by Jane Whitford


MORE than 130 residents packed the Brighton Civic Centre last week to voice concerns over high-rise apartment complexes proposed for Minda’s North Brighton site.

Among their concerns were the visual impact of six-to-eight-storey apartment blocks earmarked for the beachfront, possible damage to secondary sand dunes and increased traffic in the area.

Speaking at the meeting, one Gladstone Rd resident was met with applause when he asked Minda president Tony Harrison: “Do you know what an eight-storey building would look like from our position?”

“We’ve paid a lot of money to live here and to have this type of building I think is preposterous.

“It’s going to be a monster.”

Another woman feared more eight-storey buildings would follow if Minda’s application was approved.

“It would set a precedent for the whole area ... what’s to stop more from being built.”

Holdfast Bay Councillor Rosemary Clancy, who organised the meeting with Cr Karen Donaldson, said many residents had contacted her about Minda’s $200 million development.

“I think the turnout shows that people are very concerned about the height of the buildings and buildings being on the secondary sand dunes,” Cr Clancy said.

Cr Clancy said she was “disappointed” Minda would demolish an existing building on secondary sand dunes, and then rebuild on the same site.

Minda CEO Cathy Miller said Minda would need to consider selling off part of its site if the redevelopment does not go ahead.

She said the 248 retirement apartments were necessary to fund 201 new bedrooms for Minda residents.

If plans were knocked back, Ms Miller said Minda’s board would need to “consider other options”.

“The sale of the land would be an option they would have to look at,” Ms Miller said.

“A developer would be interested in the seafront.”

Community pressure in April saw Minda abandon plans to build high-rise apartments on undeveloped secondary sand dunes.

Ms Miller said while the board would listen to residents’ feedback on the latest masterplan, it was important to secure funds to build new homes for Minda’s 250 residents.

Without proceeds from the apartment sales, she said residents would continue to “suffer” in outdated accommodation.

“We’ve got people that have a bedroom smaller than an ensuite or a walk-in robe with no natural light,” Ms Miller said.

“If we don’t build contemporary housing ... they’ll continue to suffer because they are living in inappropriate accommodation and are not realising their full potential.

“The cost of supporting people is going up every year and we have to become more self-sufficient.”

Ms Miller said Minda had honoured its promise not to build on undeveloped secondary sand dunes, but would demolish buildings which were already on secondary dunes to make way for the new apartments.

Residents had until last Friday (December 9) to submit feedback on the plans for Minda to consider.

Holdfast Bay Council’s submission on the plan was due to be presented to councillors this week.

[Wayno]

Good to see the Unley Council acting directly towards increased height & density. Barzaar is here, adjacent to Target and Unley Plaza shopping centre. What a fantastic place for a high rise building.

From the Eastern Courier

UNLEY Council has bought Unley Rd’s BarZaar bar and bistro as part of its long-term vision for the area.

The council recently spent $2.1 million buying the 166 Unley Rd site, operated by the Unley Community Sports Club, which is owned by the Sturt Football Club.

Unley Council CEO Peter Tsokas said, in the long term, the council hoped the site could be developed in line with the State Government’s 30-Year Plan to encourage higher density developments along key corridors, including Unley Rd.

The council already owns the Memorial carpark behind BarZaar.

“This is more about doing the purchase to enable some strategic planning and better outcomes for the future,” Mr Tsokas said.

Development of the site was not expected to start for several years and would involve intensive community consultation.

Sturt CEO Matt Benson said the club had two five-year leases remaining and it had been reassured nothing would change with the sale.

“The Sturt Football Club is obviously keen to have a long-term future at that site,” Mr Benson said.

[Adeguy72]

According to the Target website the Pasadena Target store will open in February 2012.

Note this won't be a full line Target store, but rather, their new "Urban" smaller store format.

From the Target website:

Urban by Target, Target's new smaller store format gives city shoppers access to a specifically tailored selection of Target's great style, quality and value products in convenient locations. Urban by Target stores are unique in design and offer customers a new and differentiated shopping experience.

Focus would appear to be on clothing with limited or no homewares.

[dkinnoch]

Did anyone notice the render above that had the Harvey Norman store logo?

Surely not.

[Ben]

From the Messenger:

Six-storey retirement village rejected

Local News6 Jan 12 @ 10:25am by Lia Harris

A SIX-STOREY retirement home planned for Findon has been knocked back following concerns from residents about its height and increased traffic.

Charles Sturt Council’s Development Assessment Panel (DAP) voted to refuse the development, proposed by Epic 2000, after planning staff raised issues with its height, lack of parking and potential to overshadow other properties.

The DAP received written representations from 13 residents living near the Warner Ave site, who also raised concerns about the development’s height and potential to cause traffic congestion.

The plans included three six-storey buildings with 149 apartments, seven two-storey townhouses, administration and communal areas, a swimming pool and cinema built on a former dump site near the Findon Shopping Centre.

[Will]

From the Messenger:

Norwood, Kent Town are growing up

Local News1 Feb 12 @ 08:30am by Emma Altschwager


PROMINENT sites around Kent Town and The Parade, Norwood, have been earmarked for high-density, multi-storey development as part of plans to meet increased population targets.

They include the Banner Hardware site on the corner of Fullarton and Magill roads, the Royal Coach Motor Inn site on Dequetteville Tce, the Norwood cinema complex and the Hungarian Club on Osmond Tce.

Under the plan, buildings up to 10 storeys high would be developed along Dequetteville and North terraces, while developments of up to six storeys would be built along The Parade.

Up to four storeys would be permitted along Kensington Rd.

A NP&SP spokeswoman said the sites flagged for high-density, multi-storey development had been determined by their location, accessibility, heritage value and proximity to low density housing.

“Some of the locations ... have been designated as suitable for up to 10 storeys, while other locations are restricted to lesser building height limits,” she said.

NP&SP Council has created the plan for increased development in response to the State Government’s 30-Year Plan.

The 30-Year Plan proposes higher-density living in city-rim suburbs and the outer-fringe to help house the 560,000 extra people expected to be living in Adelaide over the next 30 years.

The spokeswoman said sites along The Parade generally had height limits of three to six storeys, which took into account potential impacts such as visual amenity, overshadowing, car parking and traffic management.

Under the plan, buildings along Dequetteville Tce, Housing Trust homes on Dr Kent’s Paddock site and Banner Hardware could be replaced with 10-storey office and residential buildings.

It also suggests the Royal Coach Motor Inn and Flinders Lodge Motel could be replaced with 10-storey buildings because the sites have “no recognised heritage value”.

The Tap Inn Hotel is nestled in a zone flagged for five-storey developments while 10 sites along The Parade have been flagged for mixed-use developments of up to six storeys aside from Norwood Place Shopping Centre and the Coles site where up to seven storeys would be allowed.

The Eastern Courier Messenger approached business owners whose sites were earmarked for development last week along with the Norwood Residents Association and the Preserve Kent Town Association but they would not comment on the matter until they had more detailed information.

Norwood Residents Association president Jim Dunk said the group would hold a public forum on the future development in the area in May.

The 30-Year Plan is awaiting approval from Planning Minister John Rau and will then go out for public consultation.