Monbulk UDF - Draft Summary for consultation

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Overview

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Purpose

The Urban Design Framework (UDF) builds upon the strategic work of the Monbulk Structure Plan in 2017. Its purpose is to provide clear design guidance regarding the development and structuring of land within the Monbulk Activity Centre along Main Road (Central Monbulk).

The preferred character, guidelines and illustrations contained in this document provide directions to landowners, designers, Yarra Ranges Council and the wider Monbulk Community regarding the expected place based outcomes to be achieved by the development of land in Central Monbulk.

A series of character statements and guidelines are provided to achieve integrated urban design outcomes throughout Central Monbulk to ensure that consistent and preferred built form and public realm outcomes are achieved.

This UDF considers Monbulk’s Regional Context; Land Form; Environment; Land Use; Open Space; Transport; and Architecture and Heritage. With a detailed analysis of key precincts exploring Character; Structure; Public Realm; Movement and Access; and Built Form.

The UDF provides a clear direction for future development of key strategic, and public realm sites within Central Monbulk. By utilising the most appropriate mechanisms for implementing key recommendations from this framework, this UDF can inform draft planning scheme policies and controls, as well as future capital works programs.

No capital funding (Council funding) is committed to projects proposed within the UDF at this time. Any future funding streams required to establish new buildings, public realm projects, streetscape projects, or undertake upgrades of an existing building/place/infrastructure including: design, architectural, surveyor and permit costs; site preparation costs; project management costs; construction costs; and other associated costs will rely on future funding streams including, but not limited to, capital works, and available grants.

What is an Urban Design Framework?

Urban Design Framework’s (UDF) are strategic planning and placemaking tools that set out an integrated design vision for desired future public and private development of urban places. UDFs provide direction for interventions that shape open space, buildings, landscape, and the public realm.

Unlike a master plan, which only gives a final detailed vision for how an area will develop, an UDF provides flexibility by identifying key principles and coincepts rather than finite solutions. It includes a design vision for how a place might develop and provides sufficient detail at key locations so that the vision can be tested for economic and functional viability.

Also a UDF allows room for continuous review of detailed actions within the strategic framework, and assists council to assess development proposals with industry best guidance on design outcomes.

How to Use this Document

All development applications and public realm design projects for land within Central Monbulk (the defined study area) should refer to the Monbulk Urban Design Framework (UDF).

The UDF contains a design framework that introduces a series of requirements and illustrations to help achieve the design vision. Each section within the design framework includes the following as relevant:

• Preferred character statements describing the desired outcome to be achieved by development and the public realm.

• Design guidelines that should be considered within future development proposals, and public realm masterplanning.

• Illustrations and plans that provide indicative guidance on the built form and public realm outcomes that are to be achieved.

The design framework of the UDF will be transferable into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. Any planning scheme provisions will be introduced through a Planning Scheme Amendment as further outlined in the implementation section of this document.

Background

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Since 2015, two key documents have been completed which together set out the future vision for Monbulk and the Strategic Framework to deliver this vision.

The Urban Design Framework build’s upon the vision setting and strategic direction of both plans by providing practical design solutions demonstrating both.

Relationship

Monbulk Community Plan Monbulk Structure Plan

The below summarises the relationship of the Community Plan, Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework.

What is it?

• Set the community vision.

• Community driven with Council assistance.

• Documents current day Monbulk.

• Captured ideas and hopes for future Monbulk.

• Focussed on:

• What works well;

• What needs to be fixed; and

• What is missing.

What was involved?

• Community involvement:

• Community meetings;

• Community workshops; and

• Online engagement and surveys.

• Feedback resulted in 5 focus areas for Monbulk’s future:

• Art, culture and heritage;

• Safe community;

• Supportive community;

• Local economy; and

• Natural environment.

• Council adopted Community Plan to assist work program.

What was the Community Plan missing?

Guidance on the future development direction of Monbulk

What is it?

• Built upon vision setting of Monbulk Community Plan.

• Provides strategic land use and layout framework by:

• Identifying land use issues and opportunities;

• Locating current and future land uses;

• Locating infrastructure; and

• Outlining development controls to support intended land uses.

• Council led with community input

• Focussed on land uses:

• Housing;

• Retail/Commercial;

• Industry;

• Open space provision; and

• Key redevelopment sites.

What was involved?

• Council led work with community to identify land use and township layout issues and opportunities.

• Involved input from key stakeholders such as the CFA and DELWP.

• Feedback from Community and Stakeholders captured as objectives and actions.

• Council adopted Structure Plan to guide land use decision making in Monbulk.

What was the Structure Plan missing?

Guidance on the future development appearance of Monbulk

Monbulk Urban Design Framework

What is it?

• Builds upon preferred development outcomes of Structure Plan

• Provides 3D lens to strategic land use framework by:

• Setting a design vision to achieve land use and community expectations

• Articulating how people will experience the place

• Preparing built form guidelines

• Nominating key sites for future project work

• Preparing design concepts demonstrating how projects respond to Community Vision and Structure Plan

• Council led with community input

• Focusses on the Physical Environment:

• Built Form;

• Public Realm;

• Streetscapes; and

• Transport.

What will be involved?

• Council led work responding to issues identified by community in the Community Plan and Structure Plan process.

• Community to review design concepts and guidelines.

• Document updated to reflect Community changes.

• Council adopts Urban Design Framework to guide decision making to achieve preferred built form environment of Monbulk.

between Monbulk Community Plan, Monbulk Structure Plan and Monbulk Urban Design Framework

Study Area

The study area is approximately 18.5 Ha that is focussed on the Main Road Activity Centre, extending from Carcoola Road to David Hill Road, and the adjacent open space areas along Moores Road. Collectively, this area contains a mix of commercial, industrial, community and recreation uses that services Monbulk and adjoining areas.

Main Road is the focus of the Urban Design Framework given the key land uses and facilities structured around this thoroughfare.

The study area excludes the remaining residential land within the Urban Growth Boundary. The Monbulk Structure Plan adopted in 2017 provides the strategic guidance relating to the development of this area.

Vision for Monbulk Town Centre

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TheMonbulkTownCentreisavibrantretailandmixedusecentreintheheartoftheDandenongRanges. FocussedalongMainRoad,thetowncentreexemplifiesthecommunity’sprideofthetownshipbypromotingahealthy, inclusive,sustainablesafeenvironmentwhereallcommunitymemberscanaccessservicesandinteract.Builtformalong MainRoadenhancestheappearancesofthetowncentrebycomplementingexistingbuildingsandthetown’slandscape character.Qualitypublicspacesthatareaccessibleandhaveastrongpresenceframethetowncentreasthefocalpointfor activitywithintheMonbulkTownship.

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Framework Design Principles

Good urban design and creating a good public environment supports the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities that live in, or are affected by urban areas. A good public realm requires care, skill and attention in its creation and management. It can always be improved.

The Urban Design Charter for Victoria is the Victorian Governments commitement to making cities and towns in Victoria more liveable through good urban design. The Charter identifies 12 principles as essential qualities for the functioning of good publice environments that are valued and significant for those who use them.

In addition to the 12 design principles identified, Indigenous Design is a fundamental consideration of Place within Monbulk and the Yarra Ranges, especially considering the name Monbulk has been derived from indigenous language. Guidance for Indigenous Design advocates for design teams to consider a broad range of design opportunities when pursuing Indigenous design.

The following Framework Design Principles, derived from the Urban Design Charter, and the Indigenous Design Charter, are essential for the effective functioning of good public environments everywhere, including Monbulk. All of these principles have a part to play in making Monbulk a place that is valued and significant for the whole community.

4.1.1.

Structure & Connections

Organise places so their parts relate well to each other

4.1.3.

Legibility

Help people to understand how places work and to find their way around

A good urban structure provides a setting for diverse activities and buildings and allows access between them. It promotes engagement between people and this is important for a good public environment. A good structure supports current activities and also provides the potential for changes in use and redevelopment. Good structure allows for change while the structure itself remains stable.

4.1.2.

Accessibility

Provide ease, safety and choice of access for all people

‘Legibility’ concerns people’s ability to read the environment around them – to interpret what they see, to get useful information. A well-designed place, needs to be intelligible to its audience, the public.

4.1.4. Animation

Stimulate activity and a sense of vitality in public places

Good access depends above all on walking, but routes for bikes, prams, wheelchairs, cars and public transport are also important, as are connections between them. Visual access implies direct sightlines or unfolding views, signs or other visual cues, and being able to see other people, all of which help us to negotiate a place.

Good urban design introduces, maintains and intensifies human activity within the public realm. Active building frontages are created by orienting public aspects of private land uses toward streets and other spaces. Activities in and overlooking public spaces contribute to passive surveillance, providing eyes on the street that increase personal safety and help prevent crime.

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4.1.5. Fit & Function

Support the intended use of spaces while also allowing for their adaptability

4.1.7. Sense of Place

Recognise and enhance the qualities that give places a valued identity

‘Fit’ describes the extent to which something serves its purpose. In urban areas, it indicates whether a place works for people and makes them comfortable. An urban space can help us to do what we want safely and efficiently. Urban spaces need to accommodate varied events rather than one specialised activity.

Places are valued because of the individual qualities that make them distinctive from other places –because of their character. The form and character of urban areas is an expression of our needs and aspirations. In addition to our own will, it can express our respect for nature, heritage and other people. Urban design should understand, protect, develop and celebrate local character.

4.1.6. Complementary mixed uses

Integrate complementary activities to promote synergies between them

4.1.8. Consistency & variety Balance order and diversity in the interests

of appreciating both

Facilities located conveniently for their users are important for accessibility. Good urban design encourages complementary relationships between uses through their location in space and in time, and through the design of spaces that accommodate them. Good urban design encourages the consolidation of lively town centres, and protection of important open spaces and rural lands.

Urban areas need a balance of individuality and community, of logic and feeling, of order and random incident. In many cases, the public realm provides coherence and order while countless private ventures introduce variety and interest. Natural patterns of the landscape also provide a unifying structure – with waterways and hills shaping entire urban regions.

‘Good Urban Design’ Principles

Image - Place activation - Helen Chandler Alley

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4.1.9. Continuity & change

Maintain a sense of place and time by embracing change yet respecting heritage values

4.1.11. Inclusiveness & Interaction

Create places where all people are free to encounter each other as civic equals

4.1.13 - Indigenous Design

Achieved through co-design and deep listening with local Aboriginal communities

Urban design should be attentive to and maintain an awareness of past and future time. A rich cultural heritage can be seen in the layering of things from different periods. Good urban design explores possible destinies, and imagines and fulfils visions. It supports interplay between continuity and change, giving greater meaning both to our past and our future.

4.1.10. Safety

Design spaces that minimise risks of personal harm and support safe behaviour

Interaction, even among strangers, exposes people to cultural diversity. Good urban design supports civic interaction. It ensures equity of access throughout the public environment for all people. It encourages the orientation of activities towards the public realm. It treats citizens as the collective owners of public space, and encourages them to use it in comfort and without sanction.

4.1.12. Sensory Pleasure

Create spaces that engage the senses and delight the mind

Indigenous Design attempts to actively connect to the deep history of Aboriginal occupation of country within the Yarra Ranges. This all-embracing principle works in tandem with all of the design principles. This brings an indigenous voice to design outcomes, ensuring that the story of the land continues in many forms, that people are part of place and that place is part of people. The following actions should be undertaken by delivery teams to better invest in Aboriginal narratives in the built environment:

• Align ‘Indigenous Design’ with the other Framework Design Principles of the UDF.

• Work with Aboriginal design practitioners, to broaden design perspectives and thinking.

• Be innovative in design thinking and consider how disciplines outside of the design professions may present opportunities for Indigenous design.

• Ensure the design team works directly with Aboriginal stakeholders through a facilitated, culturally competent process.

Safety is supported by views into and through spaces; by multiple access routes into and out of spaces; by mixed land uses that mean other people are around all the time; and by windows and activities in buildings located to overlook streets and other public spaces.

Good urban design addresses visible and invisible dimensions of human experience. A good city provides a satisfying environment from various perspectives, ranging from passengers on a bus to pedestrians walking past shopfront windows, and from visitors with a desire to come back again and again.

• Undertake a Cultural Values Assessment of the UDF area to inform design approaches and outcomes.

• Continuously engage with Aboriginal stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle to embed Aboriginal knowledge in the design and function of the project.

Monbulk Framework Plan

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The Urban Framework Plan aligns the opportunities drawn from the design analysis. These opportunities will begin to inform the Urban Design Framework’s proposed interventions and recommendations.

These opportunties include:

Building Form - Structure & connections; and Complementary mixed uses.

Outlining where development of varying heights could be located.

• Sites that have been identified for higher density potential are those on prominent landmark sites that do not have a direct interface to residential development.

• Low scale built form are those expected to undergo minimal change due to their location, and their use (i.e. a place of worship)

• Areas for consolidation are those that can have built form outcomes that maximise the space available on individual lots.

Bicycle Priority - Accessibility; and Safety.

Identifying streets that can provide priority bicycle infrastructure, such as dedicated bicycle lanes. These streets are well connected and provide activity and destinations.

Missing Pedestrian Routes - Accessibility; and Legibility.

The connections through open space, vacant land and car parks that are critical to improve pedestrian access to and through Monbulk. These routes also need to focus on key viewlines to ensure their value.

Upgrade Pedestrian Routes - Legibility; and Sensory pleasure.

The connections that pedestrians already use to move about Monbulk but do not favour pedestrian movements such as laneways and goats tracks. Upgrading these routes will enable more people to move throughout Monbulk.

Proposed Bus Stop - Accessibility; and Safety.

This is the provision of another bus stop along Main Road. The location adjacent to the St Georges Anglican Church will provide a stop for routes to Belgrave but also provide a stop near to retail at the north-western end of Main Road.

Proposed Signalised Pedestrian CrossingsAccessibility; and Safety.

This provision of crossings at desired points of convenience and where pedestrian movement is high. This is also an upgrade of existing crossings to make them pedestrian priority.

Gateway Treatments - Continuity & change; and Sense of place.

Providing treatments that emphasise the sense of arrival to the Main Road Activity Centre.

New development opportunity - Structure & connections; and Complementary mixed uses.

These are key sites expected to undergo some change and due to their context have no guidance about height, bulk and materials to ensure their appearance is respectful of adjoining land uses.

Potential Public Plaza - Animation; and Inclusiveness & interaction.

Identifying the location of the Moores Road Reserve as a future plaza (or ‘Village Green’) given its location and connectivity potential to Main Road, and the need to address deficiency in passive open space.

Streetscape Upgrades - Fit & function; and Safety.

Provding a consistent palette of materials, colours and furniture along Main Road. It also requires reconstruction in parts to improve functionality by addressing steep grade changes.

Car Park Upgrades - Accessibility; and Safety.

This includes upgrade of existing car park areas and the creation of new car park areas within Central Monbulk.

Indigenous garden design example - Thomastown

Regional town public plaza example - Kerang4

Raised pedestrian crossing example - South Melbourne

Precinct 1 - Main Road - Framework

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Preferred Character

Precinct 1 (Main Road) is a classic and attractive country town main street. The heart of Main Road is bookended by two major gateways that frame views towards the hilly landscape backdrop.

The streetscape is enclosed by low scale, narrow fronted, mixed use built form on both sides of Main Road. At ground level, built form interfacing with Main Road presents a zero setback. Entrances to buildings (including upper floors) are located on Main Road to prioritise pedestrian activity.

Existing heritage buildings and landmarks remain visually prominent in the streetscape. All development is scaled and sited appropriately to complement the topography of the street and maintain the country town feel of Monbulk.

Interfaces with residential uses are treated appropriately to minimise overlooking and overshadowing. Interfaces to the public realm and open space are activated to maximise their use.

As Precinct 1 is the major focus for commercial and retail uses in Monbulk, it provides a high quality and accessible public realm. The low maintenance streetscape provides generous footpaths adorned with low scale vegetation and enhances the amenity of the township.

Access to, and within the precinct utilises safe raised pedestrian crossings and footpaths as key public spaces. Car parking and sustainable transport modes are convenient and accessible for a wide range of users.

Rear laneways service buildings and along with car parking are screened by built form or landscaping from Main Road and public realm areas to maximise streetscape presentation.

Structure

O1 Captures and frames key viewlines to Mount Dandenong and the surrounding hilltops from Main Road.

O2 Responds to the existing landform and topography of Monbulk balancing drainage and movement networks.

Public Realm

O3 Establishes Monbulk Road Roundabout as the primary gateway by providing a recognisable treatment.

O4 Provides a consistent streetscape appearance throughout the Main Road corridor to celebrate its prominence.

O5 Provides increased opportunities for outdoor dining and other programs to extend the activation of Main Road.

Movement & Access

O6 Improves movements across Main Road with raised pedestrian crossings at desired locations.

O7 Improves public transport and cycling infrastructure to diversify access options into the Town Centre.

O8 Provides new and upgraded path connections into adjoining areas to integrate the Town Centre to wider Monbulk.

Built Form

O9 Activates Main Road and adjoining laneways.

O10 Responds to the natural topography and frames views to surrounding hills.

Key Development Opportunities

• Central Main Road

• St Georges Anglican Church Forecourt

• Monbulk Supermarket

• 43 Main Road

Key Places

• Main Road & Monbulk Road Roundabout

• Nugent Street Car Park West

• Nugent Street Car Park Central

• Monbulk RSL Club

• Monbulk Sanctuary

• Main Road & Emerald-Monbulk Road Roundabout

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• Main Road & David Hill Road Roundabout

Precinct 1 - Main Road - Places

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Monbulk & Main Road Intersection Activation

Future Character

This intersection is the main gateway into the Monbulk Township. A public art installation within the centre of the roundabout embraces this sense of arrival. The provision of a slip lane on the northern corner allows for safe ingress and egress to/from development by reducing potential traffic conflict at the roundabout. Separation of land from the arterial road by the slip lane, also allows a prominent built form to hug the northern corner and bookend the town centre.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Creating a formal slip lane adjacent to the roundabout.

• Formalising car parking on road side and within the slip lane.

• Providing a high quality art piece within the roundabout that does not impede on traffic sightlines.

Key Initiatives

• Road slip lane to reduce conflicting traffic movements.

• 16 car parking spaces created.

• Public artpiece (gateway treatment).

• Formalised street edge.

• Rear laneway separating residential and nonresdential uses.

• 3 raised pedestrian crossing points.

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St Georges Anglican Church Forecourt Redevelopment

Future Character

The St Georges Anglican Church Site is the landmark site that heralds the beginning of the Main Road Activity Centre. A 3 storey apartment block on the eastern end of the site provides a transition from the church to the commerical aspect of the activity centre. The building is well setback on all sides, with large canopy trees in the front setback adding to the character of the site and complementing other large canopy trees within the Monbulk streetscape. Access and car parking is screened with significant landscaping to enhance connection of the site with its vegetated backdrop. A new bus stop to the front of the residential buildings provides direct connections to Belgrave.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Providing up to 3 storey residential building.

• Formalising circular movements entry through the site.

• Embellishing car parking with landscaping and canopy trees to minimise amenity impacts.

Key Initiatives

• 3 storey residential built form.

• Circular access to/from Main Road.

• Landscaped front setback.

• 2 bus stops created.

• Pedestrian walkway

Plan - St Georges Anglican Church

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Nugent Street Carpark (west)

Access

Future Character

The western Nugent Street car park provides accessible parking in close proximity to the Main Road Activity Centre. Access to/from Nugent Street and to/from Helen Chandler Alley provide clear movement paths. Large canopy trees are planted throughout the car park, improving canopy coverage within Monbulk and minimising visual amenity of the car park on adjoining residential uses. A cycle path along Nugent Street provides improved transport access within Monbulk.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Formalising entry to the car park from Nugent Street

• Embellishing car parking with landscaping and canopy trees to minimise amenity impacts.

Key Initiatives

• Link to Main Road Activity Centre.

• Access to/from Nugent Street.

• 6 landscaped tree bays.

• 27 car spaces created.

• Cycle path along Nugent Street.

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Plan - Nugent Street Carpark (west)

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Nugent Street Carpark (central)

Access Future Character

The central Nugent Street car park provides a direct connection from residential Monbulk into the heart of the Main Road Activity Centre. The topography of the site is alleviated by a terraced pedestrian path network along the western edge of the carpark. The embellishment of this terrace with landscaping together with large canopy trees helps to mitigate amenity impacts on adjoining residential properties. A cycle path along Nugent Street provides improved transport access within Monbulk.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Provision of a universally accessible pedestrian path connecting to the existing pedestrian link to Main Road.

• Formalising entry to the car park from Nugent Street.

• Embellishing car parking with landscaping and Canopy Trees to minimise amenity impacts.

Key Initiatives

• Link to Main Road Activity Centre.

• Access to/from Nugent Street.

• Accessible terraced pedestrian path.

• 47 car spaces formalised.

• 8 landscaped tree bays.

• Cycle path along Nugent Street.

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Plan - Nugent Street Carpark (central)

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RSL Car Park Access

Future Character

The RSL car park provides connection between Nugent Street and the Main Road Activity Centre. The pathway connecting both streets is paved but meanders with the topography to be sympathetic to the bushland regeneration occurring on site. Tree bays are provided within the car park to soften the hardstand treatment. An active edge from the RSL Club provides passive surveillance of the space. A raised pedestrian crossing on Main Road helps to prioritise safe pedestrian movements into high activity areas.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Provision of a universally pedestrian path connecting Nugent Street and Main Road.

• Provision of a raised pedestrian crossing when path terminates at Main Road.

• Embellishing the pathway to respect the bushland character of the site.

Key Initiatives

• Link to Main Road Activity Centre.

• Raised pedestrian crossing.

• 23 car spaces created.

• 2 landscaped tree bays.

• Cycle path along Nugent Street.

• Formal path from Nugent Street.

• Potential future extension of Helen Chandler Alley.

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Main Road - Village Green Links

Revitalisation

Future Character

These spaces provide direct connection between Central Monbulk’s pre-eminent destinations. Views from Main Road into the Village Green are drawn by the large oak tree and amphitheatre. The links are activated by mixed use developments of ground level retail and upper level residential, providing extended use of the links. High quality hardstand together with low scale landscaping integrates the links, Main Road and the Village Green into a coherent heart of the Monbulk Township.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Providing active built form to pedestrian spaces.

• Providing visual cues at the ends of pedestrian spaces.

• Incoporating existing outstand within supermarket carpark.

• Consistent streetscape materials and colour palette.

Key Initiatives

• Paved pedestrian link at 43 Main Road.

• W idened outstand at 37-39 Main Road.

• Raised pedestrian crossing.

• Visual cues to oak tree.

• Visual cues to amphitheatre.

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Main Road Streetscape

Revitalisation

Future Character

The terraced Main Road streetscape is accessible for everyone. Kerbside parking spaces are integrated with generous pavement areas through shallow drainage. Raised garden beds interspesed along the street help to provide some separation between pedestrian and vehicular areas. Ramps punctuate these gardens to provide access between upper and lower terraces. Benches are integrated into the garden beds to provide space for rest and outdoor dining.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Incorporating a shallow spoon drain adjacent to parallel car parking.

• Providing raised garden beds to separate car parking and main pedestrian thoroughfares

• Provding shallow ramps to move between carriageway and pedestrian path

• Incorporating seating into graden beds.

Key Initiatives

• Improved access between car parking and footpath.

• Improved drainage outcomes.

• Activated street frontages.

• Outdoor dining.

• Consistent streetscape.

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Precinct 2 - Moores Road - Framework

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Preferred Character

Precinct 2 (Moores Road) is the western half of the major public space area for Monbulk. The precinct is integrated with the Monbulk Recreation Reserve to the east to form an open space spine that runs parallel with Main Road. Sweeping views within and out of the Precinct enhance the ‘open’ character.

The Monbulk ‘Village Green’ is the landmark feature of Precinct 2, it is wrapped by low level mixed-use built form along the northern and southern edges. Breaks in the built form provide key connections to Main Road and the Monbulk Bowling Club.

At ground level, built form interfacing with the Village Green is setback to provide space for landscaping and outdoor dining to promote activation of the space and amenity.

Rear laneways service the built form, but are integrated into the overall movement network with pedestrian designated space, clear viewlines and landscaping.

Interfaces with residential uses are treated appropriately to minimise overlooking and overshadowing.

As the Monbulk ‘Village Green’ is the preminent passive open space area of the town, it is welcoming for all. It provides high quality landscaping incorporating local vegetation and treatments that link to the indigenous heritage of the area, and the historic role the Monbulk area had as a meeting place.

Structure

O1 Captures and frames key viewlines to the surrounding hilltops from the Village Green.

O2 Responds to the existing landform and topography of Monbulk balancing drainage and movement networks.

Public Realm

O3 Celebrates the indigenous historical and cultural significance of Monbulk.

O4 Provides a large welcoming open space area to cater for the diverse needs residents and visitors.

O5 Integrates into the public realm of Main Road and the Monbulk Recreation Reserve.

O6 Offers a mix of uses for different users to activate the open space 24 hours a day.

Movement & Access

O7 Improves connectivity from Main Road with clear sight lines and generous paths.

O8 Provides path connections through the open space that are user friendly for all.

O9 Provides new accessible car parking areas in close proximity to key uses (i.e. playground).

Built Form

O10 Activates the edge condition of the open space area.

O11 Responds to the natural topography and frames views to surrounding hills.

Key Development Opportunities

• Monbulk Soccer Pitch

• Monbulk Tennis Club

• Monbulk Netball Club

• 2-6 Mount Pleasant Road

Key Places

• Monbulk Bowling Club

• 5 Moores Road

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Building Existing paths

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Playground

Amphitheatre

STRUCTURE

Public art piece

Upgraded paths New paths Cycle paths Raised pedestrian crossing Car parking

Upgraded paths New paths Cycle paths Raised pedestrian crossing Car parking Laneway

Raised planter beds Trees Contours 2m intervals

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Laneway

Crossover Bus stops

PUBLIC REALM

Gravel surface Open space areas

Crossover Bus stops Gravel surface Open space areas

Grassed sports fields

Grassed sports fields

Hardcourt surface

Hardcourt surface

Retaining walls Pump track

Retaining walls

Skate park

Pump track

Playground

Skate park

Playground

Amphitheatre

Playground

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Amphitheatre

Public art piece

Raised planter beds

Raised planter beds Trees Contours 2m intervals

Trees Contours 2m intervals

Study area Building Existing paths Upgraded paths New paths Cycle paths Raised pedestrian crossing Car parking Laneway Crossover Bus stops Gravel surface Open space areas Grassed sports fields Hardcourt surface Retaining walls Pump track Skate park Playground Amphitheatre Public art piece Raised planter beds Trees Contours 2m intervals

Precinct 2 - Moores Road - Places

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Village Green Redevelopment

Future Character

The western end of the Village Green contains rear accessible contemporary townhouses 1-2 storeys in height. These developments are setback from the main area of the Village Green but still provide passive surveillance of the space. A central green link connects Mt Pleasant Road to the Village Green amphitheatre. The eastern end of the Village Green is the preeminent passive open space area of Monbulk. The space is anchored by a public amphitheatre, and an all abilities playground. The northern and southern edges are activated by a mix of townhouses and apartments, some retail is also on the southern edge. Canopy trees soften the built form and also act to frame the open grassed areas. The comprehensive path network links key locations within Monbulk together.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Creating a mix of contemporary residential developments.

• Providing rear access to developments.

• Creating an all abilites playspace and path network.

• Planting large canopy trees along boundaries.

Key Initiatives

• Activation of Village Green.

• Provision of medium housing.

• Link to Mount Pleasant Road.

• Public amphitheatre and stage

• All abilities playground

• Accessible public amenities

• Link to Main Road Activity Centre

• Link to Monbulk Bowling Club

• Links to Monbulk Recreation Reserve

• 18 new car park spaces

• Hardstand area for outdoor markets

• Awning over main entry to Village Green

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Moores Road North Redevelopment

Future Character

The northern end of the Moores Road precinct contains a mix of townhouse and unit development, providing increased housing options within Monbulk. The developments are designed to respond to the sites topography capturing views across the Village Green and distant hills. A central green spine with large canopy trees provides a high quality communal space. Development fronting this space provide passive surveillance ensuring the space is safe.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Creating a a mix of contemporary townhouse and unit developments.

• Fronting development to open space.

• Providing high canopy trees in shared open space areas.

• Providing rear access to developments.

• Linking laneways to existing path network.

Key Initiatives

• Provision of medium density housing.

• Links to Moores Road.

• Provision of communal passive open space area.

• Activation of Moores Road.

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Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic - Framework

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Preferred Character

The Monbulk Recreation Reserve is the feature space of Precinct 3 (Monbulk Civic) and provides sweeping views to the hills to the north-east. It together with the Village Green to the west form the central open space spine for Monbulk.

The key landmark buildings: Wellington Cottage, Monbulk Living & Learning Centre (MLLC), and Monbulk Primary School frame the southern interface of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve. Space between these buildings allows for the buildings to be visually prominent in the streetscape, as well as the Monbulk Recreation Reserve to be visible from Main Road.

Consistent treatment of the space between the buildings and the Monbulk Recreation Reserve establishes the Monbulk ‘Civic Hub’.

Precinct 3 also provides a range of multi-use and multi-function spaces that promote enhanced active uses throughout the precinct that are accessible for all to use throughout the year.

Raised crossing points across Main Road prioritise pedestrian movements and integrate the mixed use area on the south side and the Community Hub.

Interfaces with residential uses are treated appropriately to minimise overlooking and overshadowing. High canopy trees and lush vegetation throughout the precinct also manage this transition.

Structure

O1 Responds to the existing landform and topography of Monbulk balancing drainage and movement networks.

O2 Connects key anchor uses together to form cohesive precinct.

Public Realm

O3 Provides a range of recreation uses to cater for the diverse needs residents and visitors.

O4 Integrates into the public realm of Main Road and the Village Green.

O5 Offers a mix of uses for different users to activate the open space 24 hours a day.

Movement & Access

O6 Improves connectivity from Main Road with clear sight lines and generous paths.

O7 Provides path connections through the open space areas that are user friendly for all.

O8 Provides new accessible car parking areas in close proximity to key uses (i.e. playground).

Built Form

O9 Minimises built form to celebrate openness of the precinct.

O10 Responds to the natural topography and frames views to surrounding hills.

Key Development Opportunities

• Monbulk Recreation Reserve (south-east)

Key Places

• Main Road & David Hill Road Roundabout

• Monbulk Recreation Reserve Pavilion

• Monbulk Primary School

• Monbulk Living & Learning Centre

• Wellington Cottage

• Monbulk Skate Park

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Study

STRUCTURE

Study area Building Existing paths Upgraded paths New paths Cycle paths Raised pedestrian crossing Car parking Laneway Crossover Bus stops Gravel surface Open space areas Grassed sports fields

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Playground

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Monbulk Recreation Reserve (southeast)

Revitalisation

Future Character

The southeast corner of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve contains a number of facilities shared by sporting clubs, the Monbulk Primary School and broader community. These include the provision of a pump track and bouldering wall, community garden and bleachers for spectators. A path network extends from the south-east to the recreation reserve which also provides further connection to other places within Monbulk. Formalised car parking is provided in close proximity to the facilities improving access.

Design Requirements

This will be achieved by:

• Creating a visually interesting bouldering wall along existing 3m high retaining wall.

• Creating a pump track on newly acquired Council land.

• Formalising a car park area to access facilities.

• Providing tiered bleachers along perimeter of the oval and retaining wall.

• Introducing ramps to provide improved connection between netball courts and Monbulk Pavilion.

Key Initiatives

• Link to southeast Monbulk.

• Pump track.

• Bouldering wall.

• 44 car parks created.

• 2 tiered sections for spectators.

• Outdoor gym.

• Relocated tennis courts (4).

• 2 bus pick up bays.

• Informal halfcourt.

Plan - Monbulk Recreation Reserve (southeast)

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