Hemmant Lytton – Strategy Workshop summaryMeeting detailsDate: Thursday 13 February 2014Time: 4:30pm-7:00pmLocation: Wynnum Golf Club, Stradbroke Avenue, Wynnum

Agenda

1. Welcome and purpose2. Overview of the neighbourhood planning process3. Project timeframes and scope4. Events to date5. Presentation from Council officers6. Small group discussions

Industrial growth and innovation Access and connectivity Environment and biodiversity areas Housing and local services

What is a neighbourhood plan?

A framework for managing future land use and development for discrete areas across the City.

A 10 year plan (with a twenty year vision). Sets out particular requirements about the type and form of development

considered appropriate for the area. It will incorporate a statutory plan (neighbourhood plan) and will form part of

the Brisbane City Plan 2014 when completed.

Overview of the neighbourhood planning process Why neighbourhood planning?

– It’s part of Council’s program to plan at the neighbourhood level across the City.

– Council works closely with local residents, business owners and other key stakeholders so that everyone has a chance to decide what their neighbourhood should look like in the future

How does a neighbourhood plan fit in with other plans? – Planning in Queensland operates within a framework of plans.– Plans are prepared for different geographic areas

(region/city/neighbourhood).– The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is the QLD Government’s principal

legislation for land use planning.Land use planning framework Queensland

What can a neighbourhood plan do?The neighbourhood plan can:

Plan for where growth will go. State what type of development is appropriate, including appropriate land uses,

building heights and lot sizes. Regulate new development. Coordinate infrastructure improvements.

The neighbourhood plan cannot:

Stop people or appropriate industries moving here. Make development happen. Prohibit development. Force existing development to change or move. Stop State or Federal Government development, which operate under different

legislation.

Why Hemmant-Lytton? The area was identified in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2031 as

an economic driver for the region and for boosting employment growth. Need to identify relevant infrastructure improvements that will need to cater for

the expected growth over the next 10-20 years Need to identify existing and potential areas for open space and recreation

areas to support workers and communities Need to identify appropriate land use outcomes specific for the neighbourhood

plan area

Project timeframe and where are we up to?

State

Region

Sub-region LGA

District

Neighbourhood

Site

Example

Queensland

South EastQueensland

Brisbane

Flagstone

Hemmant and Lytton

Lot

Neighbourhood PlansZone codes

SEQ Regional Plan SEQIPP

Brisbane City Plan

Structure Plans Regional Development Area Plan

SPA 2009

Development approvals

Late 2013 Background research

Late 2013 - mid 2014 Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan Strategy preparation and community engagement

Mid-late 2014 Draft neighbourhood plan preparationLate 2014 State Government reviewEarly-mid 2015 Public notification of the draft neighbourhood plan

Mid-late 2015 State Government approval to adopt and Council adoption and gazettal

What’s happened so far? Business survey undertaken – March – June 2013. Newsletter feedback slip – October 2013. Business breakfast – 25 October 2013. Selection of Planning Forum candidates – November 2013. Online survey – December 2013 – January 2014. Planning Forum Meeting – 11 December 2013.

Small group discussionsTopic 1 - Industrial growth and innovationPurpose: To identify and highlight potential future industry growth areas within the

Hemmant Lytton neighbourhood plan area. Questions:

Where are the most appropriate locations to accommodate growth in industry?

What are some innovations or incentives that would help industry adopt sustainability measures (e.g. solar power)?

Public engagement responseTransitioning residential area north of the rail line to industry/other uses

Apprehension over industry buying up residential properties adjoining land zoned for low impact industry along Lytton Road causing ‘industry creep’ into the residential area. Industry should not be moving any further south than the area already zoned for that purpose.

Residential pocket north of Hemmant rail station identified as an appropriate location for mixed use development which will provide services to workers and residents south of the railway line.

Industrial land north of the residential area on Lytton Road should not to be limited in business hours or noise emissions due to its proximity to the residential area. Retain existing industrial uses and allow larger allied industries.

Traffic/transport Residential streets including Field Avenue, Violet Street and Marigold Street are not designed to carry large vehicles such as semi-trailers.

Improve rail access to the Port of Brisbane.

Ability to cater for oversize vehicle use through the area.

Trucks in the area do not have efficient turning areas thereby contributing to congestion and pollution, particularly on Lytton Road.

Public engagement responseLocations for industrial/commercial development

Vacant sites north of the Port of Brisbane Motorway should be used for industrial development, including Gibson Island.

Objection to unpleasant smelling or chemical industries being located in areas within close proximity to residential areas.

Objection to any further noxious and hazardous industries in the area.

Supports the development of more commercial uses in the area.

Opportunity to develop a Mixed Industry and Business Area (MIBA) on the industrial fringes of the area.

Support for a ‘Metroplex’ style development and technology park for industry.

Concern that industry facing the river impedes potential commercial development in the area.

The integration of commercial and different levels of industry are supported.

Potential opportunity for metal recycling to be located in the area.

The area is a popular ‘storage hub’ for export-focussed industry.

Recommend that import and export industries be placed closer to the Port of Brisbane (e.g. food, manufacturing).

Concern that marine industry is diminishing in the area and that there is limited demand for fibreglass boats due to cost.

Amenity Industry and residential buffers to be maintained.

Recommend a larger buffer around the chicken farms as smell and dust is impacting on new residential development.

Recommend that noisy industry be moved away from the community.

Increase access to the river.

The area needs proper drainage and sewage.

Public engagement responseInnovation Suggestion of community-owned solar farms to

provide energy and cooling at a precinct level.

Improve mobile and broadband coverage.

Support for a waste water treatment plant.

Concern that industrial ecology is difficult to implement.

Other Concerns over industry, residential and commercial co-existing in the area.

Are there other locations across Brisbane to fulfil the needs of the Port of Brisbane.

Concern that existing and potential industry could be affected by flooding.

Topic 2 – Access and connectivityPurpose: To provide an overview of the strategic objectives of the Transport Plan for

Brisbane, existing transport networks in the area (road, cycle & pedestrian) and identify contingencies for improvement throughout the plan area.

Questions: Where do you currently walk/cycle/drive?

Where are the problem areas/locations?

Where do semi-trailers and trucks travel/park that can be an issue?

Public engagement responseRoad Illegal and inappropriate truck parking is common

throughout the area.

Intersection safety needs to be reviewed throughout the study area.

Truck marshalling facility required.

Request stricter standards for Development Assessment associated with truck parking and enforcement for illegally parked trucks.

Kianawah Road to be widened.

Rat running concerns along Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Improve open level crossing at Lindum Station.

Link Kianawah Road to Tilley Road.

Dangerous intersection at Hemmant and Tingalpa Road

and Ragnor Road and Doughboy Parade.

Traffic lights needed at Flemming Road intersection with Wynnum Road.

24/7 road traffic around Port.

Parking required at Hemmant Station.

Suggest the establishment of formal truck stops and a facility for interstate operators.

Recommend linking Queensport Road North and Queensport Road South.

Would like a green arrow off Hemmant and Tingalpa Road onto Lytton Road.

Traffic lights required to reduce traffic speed to the Port.

Limit compression breaking from trucks.

Noise of trucks from on-off ramps.

Suggest that freight be channelled away from road and to rail.

Improve intersections at Hemmant and Tingalpa Road and Gross Avenue and Youngs Road.

Intersection improvements required at the corner of Wynnum Road and Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Traffic on Hemmant and Tingalpa Road is likely to increase and should therefore be widened.

Significant lack of truck parking areas.

Fatigue management for truck drivers – facilities for parking and sleeping.

Dust from trucks an issue.

Extend Ragnor Road to provide a link to Kianawah Road.

Trucks using existing network to Wynnum require more direct access.

Restrict road network in Hemmant Village.

Improve access to Port of Brisbane Motorway from Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Improve connectivity to new residential estate.

Currently only one way onto Wynnum Road from Fleming Road.

Congestion in morning surrounding Lindum Station, particularly when freight trains go through.

Cycle Most roads in the area are unsuitable for cycling – improvements and safety measures required.

Hemmant and Tingalpa Road unsafe for cyclists, particularly children cycling to school.

Bike paths need to link to major roads from suburban locations.

An improvement to be made to Lytton Road to accommodate cyclists as it is considered dangerous.

Concern that a bikeway is being developed on the wrong side of Wynnum Road.

Cycle link to broader area ends at the study area.

Port of Brisbane has prohibited bikes on their property.

Provide bikeways away from main roads.

Improve lighting along bike path from railway along Hemmant and Tingalpa Road to Flemming Road.

Request off-road paths as main roads are unsafe.

Concern that industries have been constructed to the river / creek front thereby restricting desirable bikeway.

Bikeways adjacent to waterways are inappropriate as riparian restoration is not possible.

Concern that some proposed bikeways cut through significant bushland / wetland area and may require fill which would create a dam effect.

Suggest cycle paths throughout the Hemmant Quarry (Fleming Road Park).

Evidence of trail bikes through park between Bulimba Creek and Hemmant Station.

Pedestrian Lytton Road and Hemmant and Tingalpa Road require formed footpaths and need to be made safer for pedestrians.

Improve lighting and footpaths in areas.

Improve pedestrian access and footpaths from Lindum Station to Iona College.

Pedestrian path at the Gateway Motorway ends at the Port of Brisbane Motorway which results in individuals jumping the fence.

Provide pedestrian access to creek and recreational uses from streets to the south of Lytton Road.

Improve legibility of public open space.

Improved pathways to Wynnum Plaza.

Walking tracks desired along creek and through wetlands.

Request signage for public and private land.

Permit heritage trails in the area.

No pedestrian crossing at Hemmant Village near the station/shop.

Hemmant Quarry (Fleming Road Park) popular walking spot.

Public Transport Bus service required to the two train stations, Wynnum Plaza, the Port of Brisbane and main roads through the area – Lytton, Hemmant and Tingalpa and Kianawah.

Increase safety at Hemmant Station as it is isolated.

Public transport is poor.

Workers at Port of Brisbane have to drive as there is no public transport.

Black and White taxi van picks up kids from Hemmant Station and drops to school in mornings and afternoons.

Potential bus route along Hemmant and Tingalpa Road from Wynnum Road.

Train service is great.

Recommend corporate car share between all businesses in the area.

City Cat Terminal near Gateway Bridge.

Other Recommend dedicated horse riding areas.

Topic 3 – Environment & biodiversity areasPurpose: The ‘environment’ theme looks at natural assets in the plan area where

biodiversity, waterway and landscape values are to be protected or restored, and identifies areas affected by river, creek and coastal flooding where a flood risk management approach will be adopted.

Questions: Are there any biodiversity areas that would be otherwise suitable for

development, where offsets could be triggered?

What flood prone land do you think should be protected from development?

Which roads are most often flooded during storm/flood events?

Are there particular roads people use to leave the area during severe storm/flood events?

Public engagement response:Biodiversity Preserve and enhance existing areas of high ecological

significance and restrict development.

Bulimba Creek area valued for biodiversity and should be preserved.

Maintain existing buffers between residential areas and Caltex and surrounding industry uses and enhance where possible.

Continue high ecological significance through rural area.

Bulimba Creek catchment area to be protected.

Mangroves on Port Drive have died back which should be investigated.

Landcare have identified 19 sites of significance in the area.

Unsure of the value of open space because it’s mainly a flood area not high ecological significance.

A number of areas subject to the biodiversity overlay are not valued and seen as weeds, particularly within the industrial area.

Biodiversity areas need to be properly identified north of Iona College.

Would like to see industry land north of the rail corridor not covered by the biodiversity overlay.

Valued vegetation located at the quarry site.

Valued urban vegetation bounded by Youngs Road and Hemmant and Tingalpa Road and area adjoining Bulimba Creek just south of Lytton Road.

Too much vegetation in the area has already been cleared.

Hemmant and Tingalpa Road and Wynnum Road are a pinch point for wildlife corridor.

If tree planting is proposed for offsetting development/ removal, ensure that the right species of trees are selected.

Protect mangroves along Aquarium Passage.

Bat colony adjoining Bulimba Creek on the northern side of Lytton Road to be protected.

New park to the north of the rail corridor has the potential for increased planting, wildlife, gardens.

Recommends tree planting in the new dog park.

Promote awareness of parks and publicly accessibly ecological areas within the region.

Sites identified as corridors for fauna (gliders and wallabies): Vacant site at 146 Lindum Road, sites to the west of Oswald Street, rural sites, quarry and sites adjoining Bulimba Creek.

Overpass for fauna required on Wynnum Road at intersection with Hemmant and Tingalpa Road. Likely to be required over new road extending Kianawah Road between Wynnum Road and Wondall Road.

Rural sites near cemetery should be included in the High Ecological Significance overlay.

Land south of Motorway to remain undeveloped and purchased for bushland preservation.

Continue environmental corridor from Aquarium Passage through to southern boundary of plan area.

Retain parklands around the Hemmant Village.

Street trees along major roads through the area but not along Lytton Road for visibility.

Buffers to rail corridor and other noise and pollution generators.

Flooding Residential area to the north of the railway line near Hemmant Station identified as an area that floods.

Ropley Road and Foley Road flood often.

Preferred that less subdivision occurs to maintain rural environment and avoid increase in flooding potential.

Areas in Hemmant Village should be developed more if not in a flooded area.

Stormwater grate on Hemmant and Tingalpa Road holds water back causing flooding.

Unblock access to Gibson Island to reduce flooding.

Flooding along Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Oswald Street often covered in water as a result of the

run-off from the Devine Estate.

Drain valve doesn’t work near substation.

Culverts required along railway line to allow flood water to escape.

Clear out drains along Bulimba Creek.

No significant flooding in the residential area north of the railway line at Hemmant Station since 1974.

Keep major roads free during flood events – critical supply routes and railway.

Flooding during significant storms at intersections with Wynnum Road and Hemmant and Tingalpa Road, Flemming Road and Wynnum Road, Kianawah Road at the bend, Youngs Road, Hemmant and Tingalpa valve drain, crossings low near creek network.

Some tidal flooding in the top pocket.

The area surrounding the Bulimba Creek and Moreton Bay Sports Club didn’t flood in 2011.

The drainage system may not be low enough.

No major flooding in 2011 and not a major concern to residents.

Recreation Provide better access for pedestrians and cyclists to waterfront and wetland areas.

Increase recreational use of creek – canoes, fishing, and boat ramps public access.

Quarry site valued.

Access to public open space needs to be better publicised.

Cycling pinch point at Ampol Bridge.

Suggestions for creek flood areas to be made more attractive or used for recreational purposes.

Suggestions for a bike path near intersection with Wynnum Road and Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Bulimba Creek should be more accessible.

More parkland should be accessible.

More playing grounds for the area.

Provide a cruise boat berthing facility at Gibson Island.

Improved access to old quarry site – paths and signage.

Improvement of activities in existing green space as it is currently underutilised.

Need to publicise where the conservation areas are and how they can be used.

Provide shade and kids playground in new dog park.

Suggests the establishment of a community garden at Boullara/Violet Street Park.

Improve recreation along the Bulimba Creek, particularly to the eastern side.

Create canoe trails along Bulimba Creek.

Create walking trails around Bulimba Creek.

Formalised fishing area along Bulimba Creek to the South of Lytton Road and improve access and parking in this location.

Vacant land on Aquarium Passage (Watpac site) to be a park.

Quarry is an important recreation area, would like to see bike tracks through there.

Other environmental issues:

Concern over the level of noise from trains, trucks and factories in the area.

Topic 4 – Housing & local services issuesPurpose: The housing and local services theme identified existing housing and local

services in the area and explored future housing and local services needs.Questions:

Where do you currently shop? What services do you access & what are they?

Is there a need for a local service centre for residents and workers in the plan area and where would it be best located?

Do you want to see the Hemmant residential area transition to a different use (north of the railway line)?

Do you think there is scope for residential growth in the area and if so, where?

Public engagement response:Services Area adequately catered for, however concern for

additional residents and their access to services.

Area is within close proximity to Hemmant convenience centre, Capalaba, Cannon Hill, Wynnum West, Wynnum Plaza, Morningside, Colmslie Plaza, Wynnum Central, and new approved centre (including childcare centre) at Sunnygold Development on Hemmant and Tingalpa, Carindale and Belmont Roads.

Demand for services for workers located in industrial areas along:

← - Lytton Road

← - Corner of Kianawah Road and Wynnum Road

Provide business services similar to Rocklea (i.e. Rocklea Hotel).

Demand for services for residents, near Hemmant railway station, existing residential areas and next to existing services.

Existing services insufficient, for example, ATM, medical facilities, and cafes are not adequate in the area.

Residential Design area to complement existing natural surroundings.

Allow houses to be raised/built on stumps to address flooding.

Increase residential development to allow for people to live closer to work.

Potential for large acreage lots to be subdivided where appropriate and flood free.

Accommodation required for travelling workers.

Remove industry from Fleming Road.

Demolition Control Precinct required in the area.

Allow high density subdivision.

Residents are being pushed out of the village areas.

New residential development should include improved roads and quality infrastructure in the area.

Keep the existing residential area north of the railway line.

Transition existing residential north of the railway line to industry/business park or other.

Allow development to occur south of the railway station if there is sufficient infrastructure.

Community Community hall has been there 90 years and used for a range of activities.

Need cinemas in the area.

Not a good sense of community due to dependence on car.

Good community, people take care of properties.

Amenity Hemmant Railway Station and surroundings are run down.

Preserve existing amenities by maintaining existing density on Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Improve landscaping in Hemmant.

Maintain and preserve character of existing houses in Doboy St, next to the post office, near Ragnor Street.

Better management of the separation between residential and industrial uses by clearly defining uses.

Encourage cleaner industrial uses near residential uses and reduction in transport use.

The area is generally untidy.

Infrastructure Improve sewerage, kerb and channelling in the area.

Increase parking, footpaths, bus routes and bikeways to the area, and, particularly along Hemmant and Tingalpa Road.

Other Convenience of living and working locally.

Compensatory earthworks to mitigate flood.

Short distances to city and rural living.

Not too many people that live in Hemmant, work in Hemmant.

Noise concern with freight transport.

Objection to development on floodable land.

Workshop Close

Next steps- Results collated and published on Council website- Preparation of draft neighbourhood strategy- Public consultation on draft neighbourhood strategy (Mid-2014)