Decision details

2021/339287

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the provision of 4.6 metre wide footpath extensions at the following locations on the northern side of Merton Street, Zetland:

·            Between the points 0 metres and 16 metres west of Elizabeth Street;

·            Between the points 28 metres and 33 metres west of Elizabeth Street;

·            Between the points 0 metres and 9 metres west of Christies Lane; and

·            Between the points 30 metres and 35 metres west of Christies Lane;

It is also recommended that the Committee endorse the reallocation of parking on Merton Street, Zetland as follows:

(A)       On the northern side, between the points 16 metres and 28 metres (four angle car spaces) west of Elizabeth Street, as "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area 35" and "60 degree angle parking - Rear to Kerb";

(B)       On the northern side, between the points 9 metres and 30 metres (seven angle car spaces) west of Christies Lane, as "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area 35" and "60 degree angle parking - Rear to Kerb";

(C)       On the northern side, between the points 10 metres and 29 metres (three parallel car spaces) west of Portman Street, as "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area 35";

(D)       On the southern side, between the points 9 metres and 23 metres (two parallel car spaces) west of Elizabeth Street, as "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area 35"; and

(E)       On the southern side, between the points 4 metres and 26 metres (four parallel car spaces) west of Christies Lane, as "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area 35".

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

Residents have requested that the City consider the implementation of angle parking in Portman Street, Merton Street and Hansard Street, Zetland to increase the availability of parking for residents in the surrounding area.

Residents have also requested a review of parking restrictions in Portman Street, Hansard Street, Merton Street, Tosh Lane, Christies Lane and Portman Lane to clarify and reduce restrictions on parking controls.