Draft Monbulk UDF - full document

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Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People as the custodians of this land. We also pay respect to all Aboriginal community elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of this region.

Prepared by Design & Place, Yarra Ranges Council

Council recommends anyone having difficulties or interpreting elements of this document due to accessibility needs to contact us for assistance.

Published December 2022.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

1.2 Vision for Monbulk Town Centre

1.3 Background

2.0 CONTEXT

2.1 Regional Context

2.2 Historical Context

2.3 Land Use

2.4 Land Form & Environment

2.5 Land Structure

2.6 Public Realm

2.7 Movement - Transport

2.8 Movement - Pedestrian

2.9 Built Form

2.10 Interfaces

3.0 ANALYSIS

3.1 Precincts Analysis Overview

2.2 Main Road - Precinct 1 3.3 Moores Road - Precinct 2

3.4 Monbulk Civic - Precinct 3

4.0 FRAMEWORKS

4.1 Framework Design Principles

4.2 Urban Framework Plan

4.3 Precincts Design Overview

4.4 Precinct 1 - Main Road

4.5 Precinct 2 - Moores Road

4.6 Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic

5.0 PLACES

5.1 Places Framework Overview

5.2 Precinct 1 - Main Road

5.3 Precinct 2 - Moores Road

5.4 Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic

6.0 ACTIONS & COSTINGS

6.1 Actions & Estimated Costings

PLANS

Plan 01 - Monbulk Urban Design Framework - Study Area Plan

Plan 02 - Monbulk Context – metropolitan

Plan 03 - Monbulk Context - regional

Plan 04 - Monbulk heritage

Plan 05 – Zoning in Monbulk

Plans 05 - a-f Overlays in Monbulk

Plan 06 - Monbulk land form & environment

Plan 07 - Key land uses within Central Monbulk

Plan 08 - Key public realm and open space elements within Central Monbulk

Plan 09 - Principal transport movement elements and networks within Central Monbulk

Plan 10 - Principal pedestrian movement elements and networks within Central Monbulk

Plan 11 - Key built form features and elements within Central Monbulk

Plan 12 - Key built form and land use interfaces within Central Monbulk

Plan 13 - Precinct locations

Plan 14 - Existing conditions - Precinct 1

Plan 15 - Existing conditions - Precinct 2

Plan 16 - Existing conditions - Precinct 3

Plan 17 - Design opportunities plan - Central Monbulk Plan 18 - Precinct locations - Framework Plan

Plan 19 - Precinct 1 - Main Road design opportunities

Plan 20 - Precinct 1 - Indicative Framework

Plan 21 - Precinct 2 - Moores Road design opportunities

Plan 22 - Precinct 2 - Indicative Framework

Plan 23 - Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic Design Opportunities

Plan 24 - Precinct 3 - Indicative Framework

Plan 25 - Precinct locations

Plan 26 - Public Realm Key Sites Project Locations

Plan 27 - 5.2.1 Monbulk & Main Road Intersection

Plan 28 - 5.2.2 St Georges Anglican Church

Plan 29 - 5.2.3 Nugent Street Carpark (west)

Plan 30 - 5.2.4 Nugent Street Carpark (central)

Plan 31 - 5.2.5 RSL Car Park

Plan 32 - 5.2.6 Main Road - Village Green Links

Plan 33 - 5.2.7 Main Road Streetscape

Plan 34 - 5.3.1 Village Green

Plan 35 - 5.3.2 Moores Road North

Plan 36 - 5.4.1 Monbulk Recreation Reserve (southeast)

Plan 37 - Location of Key Projects

1.1 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.

1.2 Vision for Monbulk Town Centre

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

1.3 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.

Monbulk Community Plan

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

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.

Diagram 01 - Relationship 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.

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2.1 Regional Context

Metropolitan Melbourne

Monbulk is a township located within the peri-urban area of Melbourne approximately 42 kilometres from the Central Business District, and 10 kilometres east of the existing suburban area.

Monbulk is not serviced by any major roads or railways, with the Burwood Highway and Belgrave Rail Line both 8 kilometres to the south-east providing the most direct connection to the CBD.

The Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre is 17 kilometres northwest of Monbulk and is also accessible by the Belgrave Rail Line.

Yarra Ranges

Yarra Ranges is the largest metropolitan Council in terms of land size in Melbourne. As an interface Council, Yarra Ranges plays an important role connecting urban and rural Victoria.

Monbulk is located in the within the south-western pocket of the the Yarra Ranges, approximately 15 kilometres from the Council seat at Lilydale.

This area is known as the ‘Hills’ because of the signifcant topography as a result of the low rise mountains that form part of the Great Dividing Range. The Hills contain a number of scattered settlements and townships. With Monbulk being a larger town it acts as a service centre for the region.

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Monbulk Township

Located a short distance south of the Silvan Reservoir, Monbulk Township is nestled in a pocket between the Dandenong Ranges main ridge to the west and the Monbulk/Silvan ‘red soil’ agricultural area to the north and east. Views to both environments form a strong landscape backdrop, especially the main ridge to the west which can be seen from most vantage points within the town.

The Emerald Creek to the north and east, and the Sassafrass Creek to south and west form the natural boundaries of the township and together with the hilly topography define the urban structure.

The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) defines the structural boundary of the township. Land outside of the UGB forms part of the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges Green Wedge, and contains a mix of semi rural living, agriculture, conservation and floriculture uses.

The core of the Monbulk Township is achored by Main Road and supported by Moores Road and Mount Pleasant Road, which collectively contain the majority of retail, open space and community uses.

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2.2 Historical Context

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Indigenous Heritage

Present-day Monbulk is apart of the Woewurrong People’s Country that also include areas of presentday Lilydale and Silvan.1

The original custodians of the area referred to Monbulk as Monbolok or Monbolac’ which is the aboriginal word meaning ‘hiding place in the hills’. It is known that at least 2 tribes held corroborees on a site in the area that is believed to be the current location of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve.2

The Mobolloc Sanctuary was established in 2000 to provide protection of the last significant stand of vegetation in Main Road Activity Centre to provide connection to the indigenous past of the area.

European Heritage

European settlement of Monbulk occurred in the 1890s with the opening of the post office in 18983 The fertile vocanic soils and abundant rainfall established agricultural actvities in the area.

The Monbulk Jam Factory and Tesselaar Tulip Farm are longstanding businesses from this era. Although the Jam Factory is no longer producing jam it is still standing on the outskirts of the township.

The annual Tesselaar Tulip festival promotes the Dutch ancestry and floriculture history of the Monbulk area.

Within the current day Monbulk Township only a handful of historic buildings remain. Many of the buildings from the original settlement have either been demolished or destroyed by fire.

Only 6 sites (occupied by 5 buildings) within the current Monbulk Township are protected by the Heritage Overlay and are listed in Table 01.

“Ridgewalk” Hanna, 2017, p.30

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“Monbulk Community Plan 2015-2020”, 2015, p.2

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“Monbulk Community Plan 2015-2020”, 2015, p.2

Image 04 - Monbulk State School: Old Building - HO 235

Image 05 - Wellington Cottage - HO 239 Image 06 - Commemorative Plaque at Monbulk Sanctuary

2.3 Land Use

Zones

The primary street activity strip of Monbulk forms the structural anchor for the township. This activity strip contains key commercial and community uses and is generally one block wide on either side of the street. Residential development branches from the strip and extends to the urban growth boundary in all directions completing the extent of the township. The key zones in Monbulk include:

Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z)

The majority of the primary retail strip along Main Road within Monbulk is covered by C1Z. It contains mostly low scale individual retail premises.

Public Use Zone (PUZ)

The PUZ applies to government owned land and community services. This land together with the retail offering creates the mixed use activity centre that forms the townships heart.

Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ)

Land immediately north adjacent to the retail strip is categorised as PPRZ. This area recognises land for public recreation and open space such as Monbulk Recreation Reserve and Moores Road Recreation Reserve.

Transport Zone 2 (TRZ2)

The TRZ2 covers Monbulk Road, Olinda-Monbulk Road and Emerald-Monbulk Road illustrating the primary access points into Monbulk. These roads form part of the Principal Road Network and are maintained by the Department of Transport.

Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ)

Most residential land within Monbulk is covered by the LDRZ. The resulting residential typologies are characterised by low density, single dwellings, on larger lots than the commercial areas. The lack of variation in housing typologies and density highlights the opportunity for greater housing diversity.

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Overlays

Overlays in Monbulk provide design and built form guidance or serve to protect the environment and mitigate risk.

Design Development Overlay 12 (DDO12)

DDO12 applies to all commercial zoned land along Main Road. DDO12 is a generic control that has been applied to many of the townships across the Yarra Ranges.

The DDO recognises that the township’s centre should be dominated by a main street that retains an attractive country town character. The new built form should reinforce this character and retain the distinctive features associated with the history of the township, including established trees, and views to rural features such as nearby wooded hills.

Heritage Overlay (HO)

The HO protects heritage places of natural or cultural significance within Monbulk. It conserves and enhances the elements which contribute to the significance of the place, and ensures that development does not detract from the importance of these heritage places.

Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)

The most significant threat to Monbulk is bushfire. The BMO identifies areas where the bushfire risk is high. Due to the extensive vegetation and topography of the area this risk applies to most of Monbulk.

Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO)

The SLO identifies the majority of Monbulk as a significant landscape. The aim of the overlay is to conserve and enhance the character of this area.

Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO)

Monbulk contains extensive areas of remnant bushland which are an intrinsic part of the unique landscape and environmental character. The ESO highlights significant vegetation adjacent to and within the waterway corridors.

Erosion Management Overlay (EMO)

The EMO highlights areas where managing the risk of landslip is a critical for environmental protection, and the impacts of any future development.

Plan 05b - Monbulk - Heritage Overlay (HO) Plan 05a - Monbulk - Design Development Overlay (DDO)

Plan 05c - Monbulk - Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)

Plan 05d - Monbulk - Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO)

Plan 05e - Monbulk - Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO)

Plan 05f - Monbulk - Erosion Management Overlay (EMO)

2.4 Land Form & Environment

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The landform for Monbulk is characterised by the ridgeline on which the township is situated, formed by the Sassafrass and Emerald Creeks. The environment is built upon this landform with abundant vegetation throughout.

Topography

Overall the land falls from the central ridge that Main Road, Mount Pleasant Road and David Hill Road are located on. This land is punctuated by steeper rises which characterises the local landform. The highest local rises are immediately to the north and north-east of the town, and to the south-west.

Even along the creek lines there is little naturally occurring flat land. The flattest land in the township is man made and it is occupied by the Monbulk and Moores Road Recreation Reserves.

Ridgelines

The ridgelines of the area are the major land form feature of the area. Key ridgelines include the the Dandenong Ranges to the north-west and west and upper Yarra Ranges to the north-east. These ridgelines are local landmarks as they can be seen from most vantage points.

Local ridgelines form the basis for the street network of the town, with key roads being located along their peak. This has facilitated key viewlines along major roads.

Waterways

The Sassafrass and Emerald Creeks are the two major waterways of Monbulk and are supported by a number of tributaries. The prominent vegetation of the area means the waterways are not very visible from the town centre. Given how high Monbulk is built above the waterline, flooding and inundation from the waterways is a minimal risk.

Vegetation

The Monbulk area is heavily vegetated with a mix of exotic and indigenous species. Indigenous species include mountain ash and ferns and are more commonly found on the outskirts of town and along the waterways. Exotic species tend to dominant private garden areas and also contribute significantly to the character of the area.

Bushfire Risk

The most significant environmental threat to Monbulk is the potential of bushfire. The BMO identifies areas where the bushfire hazard risk is high. Due to the extensive vegetation and topography of the area this risk applies to most of Monbulk.

The Monbulk Recreation Reserve is the town’s designated safe place during bushfire or other environment crisis. Viewlines towards this space are therefore critical.

Aboriginal Areas of Sensitivity

Areas of potential Aboriginal significance or sensitivity are focussed in and around the waterways of the area.

Image 07 - Mountain Ash & Ferns - endemic to the Dandenong Ranges

Image 08 - Baynes Park - along Sassafrass Creek

Moxhams

EmeraldMonbulk Road Monbulk Sanctuary Monbulk RSL Service Entry Helen Chandler Lane Pedestrian Entry Helen Chandler Lane

2.5 Land Structure

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The structure of land use within the town centre is predominantly retail and open space but also includes community, residential, service industry and car parking.

Main Road forms the primary activity strip and structural anchor for the township.

Retail

Retail is the most common land use along Main Road. The retail types vary from food and drink premises, to clothing retail, to financial services, and health services. The concentration of these uses is along the central section of Main Road.

Larger format retail bookends the retail heart of Main Road with 2 supermarkets being located at the southeast end and a trade supplies at the north-west end.

Community

Community uses make up most of the remaining lots along Main Road. These uses include Council services, education and emergency services and places of worship. Most of the community services is located towards the south-eastern end of Main Road with the colocation of the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre with the Monbulk Primary School.

Residential

Very little residential development is located in Central Monbulk. Some new developments on Main Road, are providing the first mixed use developments with apartments above shops.

Open space and recreation

Major open space and recreation uses are located

behind (to the north of) the main activity strip of Main Road. These open space areas accomodate active recreation.

Smaller informal passive open space is located on Main Road but is not very prominent.

Service industry

The far extremities of the Main Road Activity Centre are occupied by service industry uses such as petrol station and auto repairs.

Car parking

A notable amount of land is set aside for car parking. This includes onstreet and offstreet parking. Significant clusters of parking include around large format retail and behind Main Road accessed via the laneways.

MONBULK PRIMARY SCHOOL

MONBULK

MONBULK LIVING & LEARNING CENTRE

MONBULK TENNIS CLUB

MONBULK RSL

MAIN ROAD & DAVID HILL ROAD ROUNDABOUT

MAIN ROAD & MONBULK ROAD

SILVAN RESERVOIR

Image 09 - Monbulk - looking north from Main Road & David Hill Road Roundabout

MOUNT DANDENONG

SASSAFRASS CREEK

MOORES ROAD RECREATION RESERVE

2.6 Public Realm

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The public realm within central Monbulk is made up of recreation areas, sporting facilities, parks, streets, and vegetation. This includes:

Monbulk Recreation Reserve

Monbulk Recreation Reserve is the largest unencumbered open space area within central Monbulk. This reserve is home to cricket, netball and football, and contains the town skate park. Also the reserve is the focal evacuation point during extreme weather events.

Despite its prominent role in Monbulk, the reserve has limited visual connection with the Main Road Activity Centre. Access from Main Road is also obscured by existing built form, and dense vegetation

Moores Road Recreation Reserve (MRRR)

The MRRR is the second largest open space area. The MRRR is located adjacent to the retail core of Main Road but is not very visible.

The MRRR is not currently used and is a surplus active open space area. This provides a significant opportunity to alleviate some of the passive open space pressures. Despite being more visually prominent, physical access to the reserve is hindered by existing chain fencing, unmaintained vegetation and steep grade changes.

Passive Open Space

Passive open space is severely under represented in Central Monbulk. The Monbulk Sanctuary at the corner of Main and Emerald-Monbulk Roads is the only public passive open space along Main Road, yet is only used as a thoroughfare due to the dense vegetation.

A small informal passive open space area is located at the opposite end of Main Road, however despite having outdoor seating is privately owned.

Outside of the skate park, provision of outdoor spaces for young people is non-existent.

Main Road

The Main Road streetscape is the the most visually prominent and active of outdoor areas in Monbulk. The street can be divided into 3 sections. The first section contains coloured concrete footpath, seating and garden beds with an extended kerb on the south-western side allowing for activities such as retail or dining. The second section has a narrowed kerb and is a thoroughfare only. Despite containing limited street trees and furniture, the third section of Main Road is the least active.

Canopy Coverage

A key feature of Monbulk’s public realm is the generous provision of trees. Streetscapes and open spaces adorned with trees provide significant shading and cooling opportunities, whilst simultaneously contributing to the rural character of the town.

Some vegetation and tree clusters are quite dense and create unsafe concealed spaces.

Image 10 - Monbulk Sanctuary

Image 11 -Moores Road Recreation Reserve

Image 12 - Private owned open space on Main Road

Image 13 - Main Road streetscape (south-western side)

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2.7 Movement - Transport

Transport movement in Monbulk is anchored by five arterial roads, that are dominated by private car use.

Gateways

There are three major gateway entries to the Main Road activity precinct. The most prominent of these entries the roundabout at the intersection of Monbulk and Main Roads. Its prominence is emphasised by its shape and size, as well as it location at a high point.

The other main gateways are located at the southeastern end of Main Road and are much smaller in appearance. Much like the larger gateway, these gateways are situated at high points and this helps to elevate their visibility.

Road Hierarchy

There are five arterial roads forming the anchor to the street network. Monbulk Road, Main Road and Emerald-Monbulk Road are State Government managed Transport Zone 2 Roads. Baynes Park Road and David Hill are Transport Zone 3 Roads. Extending from these arterials are a number of access streets which provide connectivity to residential areas.

Public Transport

Two bus services provide the only public transport options within Monbulk. Only one bus stop services the whole Main Road activity precinct. Its location near Emerald-Monbulk Road, is away from the pedestrian friendly and higher activity areas of Main Road.

Active Transport

Bicycle infrastructure within Monbulk is limited to three bicycle storage locations. Cycling as a mode of transport is limited to the shoulders of roads, and this poses a significant safety risk as they are not primarily dedicated for the use of cycling.

Private Transport

The lack of alternative transport options has resulted in cars being the most preferred form of transportation in Monbulk. The Main Road streetscape has also been

developed to respond to private car use with generous expanses of the road reserve accommodating car parking. Only two signalised pedestrian crossings act as traffic calming devices.

Car Parking

Car parking is a prominent land use within central Monbulk. In addition to the on street carparking along Main Road, a significant supply is provided off street. The majority of this supply is also accessed via Main Road. With the exception of the car parking adjacent

to the supermarket most off-street car parking is not visible from Main Road (often set behind buildings).

Servicing & loading

Servicing and loading areas are well hidden from the Main Road streetscape. Most access points to the service and loading areas are away from Main Road helping to reduce their visibility.

Image 14 - Car park behind Main Road (southern side)

Image 15 - Main Road looking south-east

Image 16 - Gateway at Emerald-Monbulk Road & Main Road Roundabout

2.8 Movement - Pedestrian

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The low scale and linear street network provide a strong foundation for walkability in Monbulk. However, some challenges regarding infrastructure provision, access and topography need to be considered.

Existing Path Network

The path network of Monbulk overall provides good level of connection from close adjoining residential areas into the Main Road Activity Centre. Width and location of the footpath is variable ranging from 10m along sections of Main Road to 1.5m on connecting streets.

Informal Path Network

Service lanes, arcades and vacant land complete the remaining pedestrian movement locations. They provide links to the residential land south of Main Road and links between the open space areas to the north.

Laneways/arcades

Laneways and arcades are a prominent contributor to pedestrian movement. Only one arcade prioritises pedestrian movements, it is currently being activated with outdoor dining. The remaining areas prioritise vehicle movements, however their narrow width and poor sightlines creates safety issues.

Crossing Points

Only two signalised crossing points are provided along Main Road, however they are not equally distributed. Crossing points are provided at the EmeraldMonbulk Road roundabout, yet they prioritise vehicle movements.

Pedestrians utilise informal crossing points at visually convenient locations adjacent to the RSL Club and supermarket, and at the Monbulk Road roundabout.

Movement Barriers

The lack of crossing points and high traffic volume on Main Road is the most problematic movement barrier. Conflicting traffic movements at the Monbulk Road and Emerald-Monbulk Road roundabouts also provides a

barrier to pedestrian movements.

Other barriers are located adjacent to open space and are characterised by fencing, grade changes and building location.

Universal access

The treatment of some kerbs and the topography of Monbulk provides challenges for those with a mobility impairment.

Kerbs along the north-east side of Main Road are raised above both carriageway and the footpath with intermittent garden beds further reducing accessibility.

Most streets connecting into Main Road have significant grade changes and this has an impact on the useability of some footpaths.

Image 19 - Signalised Pedestrian Crossing (near Mt Pleasant Road) Image 20 - Low rise kerb barriers along Main Road parallel car parks

Image 17 - Informal path through Monbulk Sanctuary Image 18 - Connection between Main Road & Helen Chandler

CARCOOLA ROAD

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MONBULK ROAD

MTPLEASANTROAD MOORES ROAD

Study area Building Laneway/arcade

Gravel areas

Street gradient > 1:20

Street gradient > 1:25

Sealed footpath Bus stop

Signalised pedestrian crossing

Unsignalised pedestrian crossing

MONBULK ROAD BAYNES PARK ROAD

MCALLISTERROAD

School crossing

Informal pedestrian crossing

Informal pedestrian routes

Problematic kerb

Problematic intersection Movement barrier Waterway Contours 2m intervals

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DAVID HILL ROAD

2.9 Built Form

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Monbulk is characterised by its low scale built form on generous lots associated with all land uses.

Along Main Road most built form consists of fine grain retail tenancies that are attached and have consistent setbacks to the street with an active frontage. Most of Monbulk’s built form dates from the postwar era, with the occasional building predating this or being more contemporary.

Building height

The low scale built form of the postwar era results in only three buildings along Main Road being more than one storey in height. Given this issues such as overshadowing and overlooking are not common in Monbulk.

The Monbulk Living and Learning Centre (MLLC) is a taller building. However as it is sited below ground level Main Road, only the second storey is visible from the street

A two story building with ‘shop top’ housing is under construction at the corner of Main and Jordan Roads.

Building siting

Most buildings along Main Road present directly to the street with no setback. Commerical buildings also have generally no side setbacks which provides Main Road with a continuous but active streetscape.

Larger buildings such the RSL Club, supermarket, MLLC and Monbulk Primary School are setback further.

Another key feature of Monbulk’s built form is that buildings are sited to complement the topography of the area. Cut and fill for development is minimal.

Landmarks

Architecturally, there are no visually prominent built form designs along Main Road. The landmark features are the surrounding hills which can be seen along Main Road.

Anchor Uses/Strategic Sites

There are six key strategic sites (clustered in two anchor areas) which help to structure the built form layout of Main Road.

The first area include two large sites at the Monbulk & Main Road Roundabout, being a trade supplies and the St Georges Anglican Church.The buildings are small, but the sites themselves are located at the high point of a ridgeline adjacent to the major gateway into Monbulk. They are visible from most vantage points at the north-west end of Main Road.

The second is the group of buildings at at the Emerald-Monbulk Road and Main Road roundabout (including supermarkets, the MLLC, and Monbulk Primary School). The building themselves have some architectural qualities, but the high visibility to and

through the sites means that each of these buildings can be seen from most vantage points.

Land to building ratio

Due to the generous lot size, many buildings occupy a small area of the lots. Many of these lots are on the northern side of Main Road, with underutilised land to the rear. Larger landmark sites such as the supermarket sites and the MLLC also have ample space around their buildings.

There are also a number of lots in close proximity to Main Road that are vacant.

Image 22 - St Georges Anglican Church

Image 23 - Monbulk Living & Learning Centre

Image 21 - Typical appearance of fine grain retail tenancies with active frontage along Main Road responding to topography

2.10 Interfaces

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The land use and built form structure of central Monbulk results in an urban pattern that presents a divergent set of interfaces, internally and externally.

Car Park Interfaces

Car park interfaces are characterised by the existing street network or boundary fencing. The fencing interfaces block viewlines into and passive surveillance of the car park. This creates safety issues for drivers and pedestrians, especially at corners of the car park which tend to be concealed spaces.

Inactive Interfaces

Presentation to Main Road is important to ensure the streetscape is activated. Blank walls and frosted glass along Main Road present a challenge to ensure the streetscape remains activated. These inactive interfaces are suitable for more sensitive uses however their use in prominent locations or clustering can create public realm amenity issues.

Direct Residential Interface

Residential uses predominantly surround the Main Road Activity Centre. However as most interfaces are rear property boundaries and the low scale built form is obscured by deep lots with landscaping, significant amenity issues, such as overlooking and overshadowing, are minimal.

Other Residential Interfaces

Generous road widths help to enforce separation between residential and non-residential uses along Main Road and Moxhams Road. In predominantly residential streets such as Nugent Street, management of built form to not detract from residential amenity requires design treatments such as top storey setbacks, car parking to the rear and ample front setbacks for planting.

Open Space Interfaces

Open space in Monbulk generally has good visibility from the street. For interfaces adjoining other land uses they are typically blank walls or high fencing.

These treatments are not appropriate, as they hide the open space, creating safety perception issues and under use. This is evidenced at Moores Road Recreation Reserve and the open space along Main Road. Separation of open space areas by a street allows for built form to front to the open space and provide the passive surveillance to improve activation of the space.

Heritage Interfaces

Most interfaces to heritage places in Monbulk are positive as all heritage places have streetscape presence.

For property boundary interfaces, consideration needs to be given to the built form of the place as well as its curtiledge. The interfaces should be sympathetic to the place and not detract with overshadowing or obscured viewlines.

Image 25 - Typical inactive interface (obscured glazing) Image 26 - Residential uses adjoining service and loading area

Image 24 - Main Road separating residential and non-residential uses

Diagram 02 - Main Road kerb interface between footpath and car park

3.1 Precincts Analysis Overview

Central Monbulk can be defined by three precincts.

The detailed role and function of the precincts is set out in Table 02.

These precincts are structured by their relationship and proximity to Main Road and their complementary land uses. The three precincts play specific roles within Monbulk which serves to cater for the existing and future local needs of the township.

Precinct Name Role and Function

1 Main Road

The main activity spine of Central Monbulk that is bookended by gateways into the Township. Main Road encompasses key commercial, retail and office uses, and serves as the townships primary public transport corridor. Public realm in Precinct 1 is primarily defined by the streetscape of Main Road. The precinct also contains the Helen Chandler Alley which connects Main Road to major car park sites.

2 Moores Road

The precinct is defined by several active recreation areas and Council owned land adjoining these areas. The Moores Road Recreation Reserve is the anchor of the precinct and the closest open space area to the Main Road Activity Centre.

3 Monbulk Civic

The cluster of community and recreation uses at the south-eastern end of Main Road. The Monbulk Recreation Reserve dominates this precinct despite being situated behind the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre and Monbulk Primary School. The recent upgrades to the Pavilion, skate park and playground are beginning to inform the public realm.

Table 02 - list of Precincts and their current roles

Main Road - Precinct 1

Precinct Character

Precinct 1 serves as the commercial hub of Monbulk. The Monbulk and Main Road roundabout serves as the primary gateway to the precinct. Emerald-Monbulk and David Hill Roads act as secondary gateways from the south and west respectively.

The precinct entails all commercially zoned land with direct frontage to Main Road, and (with the exception of the Monbulk Living & Learning Centre) car park areas adjoining this land.

Main Road is the primary thoroughfare that anchors activity within this precinct. Rear laneways accessible from side streets provide access to loading and servicing areas behind the Main Road interface.

Structure

Main Road forms the primary linear corridor that defines the precinct. This corridor is emphasised by Main Road being constructed atop a ridge line with streets to the north and south falling away. To the south of Main Road the grade falls more steeply than to the north. With Main Road being located along a ridgeline it provides views to the surounding hills over the buildings with Mount Dandenong provding a landmark view to the north-west.

Public Realm

The streetscape of Main Road is the focus of public realm in Precinct 1. Sections of the south-west side of Main Road have an extended outstand punctuated with a mix of parallel and 450 angle parking. Most of the outstand is treated with coloured concrete, street furniture and trees. Solar access to the south-west side of Main Road provides for year round dining. Laneways connecting to Helen Chandler Alley are beginning to extend the public realm area from Main Road.

The treatment of the streetscape on the north-eastern side is ad-hoc and for the most part inaccessible from on-street car parking, due to a mix of tight level changes, material changes and vegetation. This side of the street is much narrower than the south-west.

Monbulk Sanctuary is the only formal open space area within Precinct 1. It’s purpose however is to protect the existing vegetation on site rather than be used for recreation. A bushland revegetation site on Nugent Street also serves a similar purpose. A courtyard space to the east of the St Georges Anglican Church is informally used by the public as an open space area.

Movement and Access

Monbulk Road is the primary thoroughfare in and out of Precinct 1, with Emerald-Monbulk and David Hill Roads providing secondary entry points. Moores and Mount Pleasant Roads provide connections to the northern residential area of Monbulk whilst Baynes Park and Moxhams Roads provide links to the south.

Pedestrian access to the town centre is varied due to the incomplete path network and exacerbated by the steep topography.

Two bus routes provide the only serviceable public transport options for Precinct 1. The sole bus stop serving both directions of the bus routes creates inefficient movements through the Precinct 1.

Cycling infrastructure within Precinct 1 is limited to three scattered bicycle racks

Built Form

One storey narrow fronted fine grain built form dominates, with a small number of double storey and larger format development spread intermittently throughout the town centre. The primary interface for the built form is Main Road and this is mostly activated. Secondary interfaces to lower order streets, laneways and open space are predominantly inactive.

The primary built form frontage is the building line on the south-west side of Main Road complemented by the extended outstands. Several buildings at either end of the Main Road thoroughfare disrupt this frontage by being setback further from Main Road. These setbacks are either landscaped or contain car parks. The sites on which many of these buildings are located are key strategic sites adjacent to the main gateways into the town centre.

Key Sites

• Monbulk Road Gateway

• St Georges Anglican Church

• Main Road Road Reserve (south-west)

• Main Road Road Reserve (north-east)

• Helen Chandler Alley

• RSL Club

• Monbulk Sanctuary

• Emerald-Monbulk Road Gateway

• David Hill Road Gateway

MONBULK ROAD

STRUCTURE

Contours (2m)

PUBLIC REALM

Trees/vegetation

MOVEMENT AND ACCESS

Signalised pedestrian crossing

BUILT FORM

Property Council owned

Waterway

Major view lines

Minor view lines

Anchor use / strategic site

Gradient

MONBULK ROAD

Open space interface (Inactive)

Passive recreation

Active recreation

Public toilets Information hub

B

Unsignalised pedestrian crossing

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School crossing

Informal crossing

Informal pedestrian routes

Key intersection/gateway

Bus route (Olinda to Monbulk)

Bus Route (Lilydale to Belgrave)

Bus stops

Car parking areas

MTPLEASANT ROAD MOORES ROAD

CARCOOLA ROAD DAVID HILL ROAD

HO 1 storey built form

2 storey built form

Building interfaces (inactive)

Residential interfaces (inactive)

3.3 Moores Road - Precinct 2

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Precinct Character

Precinct 2 is the cluster of recreational and Council owned land between Moores Road and Mount Pleasant Road immediately north-east of Precinct 1. There is limited built form present in this precinct and the large allotments are dominated by hardcourt surfaces and perimeter plantings. The northern end of Precinct 2 slopes significantly upwards. Views from the northern end of the precinct cast towards the Main Road Activity Centre.

As Precinct 1 is the commercial heart and Precinct 3 is the recreation hub of Monbulk, the role and purpose of Precinct 2 is more undefined yet it also provides the most significant opportunities for transformation.

Structure

The four large allotments along Moores Road define the overall shape of Precinct 2. These lots are slightly irregular and are anchored by hardcourt surfaces. The hardcourts have resulted in a terraced landform that slopes upwards when traversing north.

The three smaller allotments along Mount Pleasant Road are atyplical rectilinear residential lots (approximately 1000m2 in size). For these lots, land falls north-west to south-east, and is much more subtle when compared to other parts of Monbulk.

Public Realm

The hardcourt surfaces srongly influence the current public realm for Precinct 2. Whilst highly visible from the street, these spaces are inaccessible to due to chain mesh perimeter fencing and dense landscaping. Spaces between the hardcourts and lot boundaries are also very adhoc as they consist of a mix of laneways, pathways, informal carparking and further landscaping. The landscaping present in Precinct 2 is a mixture of exotic and indigenous. Some vegetation provides significant canopy coverage, as well as landmarks for the precinct. The Oak Tree located at the western end of the soccer pitch exemplifies this.

Movement and Access

Car use is the preferred method of access to/from Precinct 2. Moores Road provides direct access to all open space areas within Precinct 2. A shared driveway adjacent to the Monbulk Bowling Club facilitates secondary access from Mount Pleasant Road.

Despite limited visibility from the Main Road Activity Centre, concrete pathways along Moores Road and Mount Pleasant Road provide pedestrian connections along the periphery of the sites.

As per Precicnt 1, cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent. However, generous road reserves along Moore Road and Mount Pleasant Road are capable of facilitating bicycles.

Built Form

Clubhouses associated with the open space uses dominate the built form of Precinct 2. These buildings are generally modest, low scale and well setback from the street. The buildings typically have one active edge, being the edge that fronts to the surfaces of their respective sports. Due to their higher altitude, views from the tennis and netball clubhouses extend more broadly across Precicnt 2 to Main Road.

The rear of built form from Precinct 1 acts as the, boundary between the precincts. This built form is also typically inactive.

The inactive treatments of the built form, together with fencing and dense landscaping detracts from the overall amenity of Precicnt 2.

Key Sites

• 2 Mount Pleasant Road (informal carpark)

• Oak Tree

• Former Monbulk Soccer Reserve

• Monbulk Bowling Club

• Monbulk Bowling Club laneway

• Monbulk Netball Club

• Monbulk Tennis Club

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Monbulk Civic - Precinct 3

Precinct Character

Precinct 3 is defined by the higher order community and recreation uses of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve, Monbulk Primary School and the Monbulk Living & Learning Centre (MLLC). Main Road to the south-west, Moores Road to west, Macallister Road to the north and David Hill Road to the south-east define the precinct area. Precinct 3 is primarily accessed by Main Road, with the commercial town centre area bordering to the immediate west.

Structure

The land within Precinct 3 naturally falls from south to north. The large area of open space for the Monbulk Recreation Reserve oval creates a large flat area that disrupts this grade. Where the flat area ends has created a steep artificial grade along the south edge of Macallister Road.

The grade closest to Main Road and David Hill Road is more gradual, and built form and public realm treatments in these area are more complementary to the topography.

Views from the southern part of the Precinct are strong towards the hills to northeast and northwest which help to visually frame Precinct 3.

Public Realm

The oval of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve dominates the public realm of Precinct 3. All edge conditions and spaces between buildings draw sightlines towards the oval. Fencing along the boundary of the Monbulk Primary School and Wellington Cottage restricts movements towards the oval. For the area around the MLLC path networks embellished with with a mix of low level landscaping and high canopy trees help to create inviting spaces to move through.

Land to the south-east of Precinct 3 is disjointed and poorly presented. The overgrown vegetation serves to detract from entering the space. A masterplan bringing together all of the public realm in Precinct 3 is required to bring consistency.

Movement and Access

Car use dominates access to/from Precinct 3. Main Road provides access to the MLLC, and Monbulk Primary School. Access to the Monbulk Recreation Reserve is via Moores Road to the west or David Hill Road to the south, with a secondary entry from Haig Avenue to the east.

Limited car park areas in Precinct 3 together with a adhoc access network, fosters traffic congestion at peak times such as school drop-off/pick-up, and football match days.

Pedestrian access to/from Precinct 3 is facilitated by a path network which encircles the Precinct. Pedestrian movements through the Precinct are less defined, the poor dirt paths at the eastern end of Precinct 3 restrict access from the east, whereas the gravel road around the edge of the oval provides an informal path for pedestrians despite being primarily for vehicles.

Cycling infrastructure is again almost non-existent. A lone bicycle stand is provided at the entrance to the MLLC.

Built Form

Precinct 3 contains both the most contemporary and historic buildings within the Monbulk Town Centre. The original building of the Monbulk Primary School dates from the late 19th Century. Its appearance is typical of Victorian era buildings with high gabled roofs, generous verandahs, and large single hung windows adorned with fenestrations. Despite being well setback from Main Road the original school buildings provides a level of activation to the streetscape.

The MLLC and the Monbulk Recreation Reserve Pavilion have been constructed within the past 10 years. Whilst visibly different in their appearance, both buildings have been designed with more of a sustainability focus including large windows, high ceilings and light colours. Unfortunately neither building provides strong active edges. The main entrance to the MLLC is shielded by dense vegetation and a childcare centre, and the Pavilion is activated solely towards the oval only.

Key Sites

• Monbulk Recreation Reserve oval

• Wellington Cottage

• Monbulk Living & Learning Centre

• MLLC Car Park

• Monbulk Recreation Reserve pavilion

• Monbulk Primary School

• Monbulk Recretion Reserve (south-east area)

• Monbulk Skate Park

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4.1 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.

Diagram 03 - ‘Good Urban Design’ Principles Image 33 - Place activation - Helen Chandler

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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.

4.2 Urban 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.

Image 35 - Indigenous garden design example - Thomastown

Image 34 - Regional town public plaza example - Kerang4

Image 33 - Raised pedestrian crossing example - South Melbourne

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4.3 Precincts Design Overview

The design interventions proposed must consider the current role and function of their respective precincts, to inform their future state.

Certain attributes (such as topography or available space) means that some interventions identified may need to be relocated or designed differently.

An example of this is the provision of a cycling lane along Nugent Street as opposed to Main Road. This responds to the narrow corridor and topography which will unlikely allow for a cycle corridor in this location.

Where design interventions enhance the role and function of their respective precinct this has been included in the future role and function of the precincts (as set out in Table 03).

Precinct Number Precinct Name

1Main Road

2Moores Road

Future Role and Function

The main activity spine of Central Monbulk that is bookended by gateways into the Township. Main Road encompasses key commercial, retail and office uses, and serves as the townships primary public transport corridor. Alternative modes of transport are supported, enhancing access to the activity centre. The streetscape is accessible for all and is consistent through a mixed use of subtle colours and materials.

The precinct is defined by the township’s public park which is the community heart of the town. Strong connections to the Main Road Activity Centre and Monbulk Recreation Reserve integrates the precinct. Public spaces, playgrounds, housing and low scale retail help to activate this precinct around the clock.

3Monbulk Civic

The cluster of community, recreation uses at the south-eastern end of Main Road. The Monbulk Recreation Reserve is the recreation hub and provides a range of activites to cater for all ages. High quality landscaping and path networks unite the Reserve with the Monbulk Primary School and Monbulk Living and Learning Centre.

Table 03 - list of Precincts and their future roles

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4.4 Precinct 1 - Main Road

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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

K

• Main Road & David Hill Road Roundabout

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4.4.1 Building Design

High quality new development activates Main Road and improves the built environment interface with adjoining residential and public realm areas. The existing country town character is retained and enhanced by the design of new development that responds to local conditions.

New development will achieve this by:

4.4.1.a Locating and shaping the building to protect viewlines from streets and public spaces towards landmarks (Mt Dandenong) and surrounding landscape.

4.4.1.b Locating and shaping the building to accommodate local topography, natural, and cultural features of the site.

4.4.1.c Shaping the building scale and form to support the preferred character of the area.

4.4.1.d Arranging building elements such as roofs, balconies, windows, doorways and cladding materials to contribute to the preferred character of the area.

4.4.1.e Incorporating continuous weather protection canopies above the full length of ground floor facades along Main Road frontage, extending over the footpath at a minimum 2.5 metres.

4.4.1.f Complementing the existing heritage buildings and areas by respecting historic character, by adapting it or by contrasting with it without overwhelming heritage values.

4.4.1.g Adapting and reusing existing buildings built form features, where practical.

4.4.1.h Providing under awning lighting to enhance streetscape visibility at night.

4.4.1.i Making optimal use of natural light and ventilation.

4.4.1.j Locating and arranging buildings to allow daylight and winter sun access to private and public open spaces, and the streetscape.

4.4.1.k Prioritising solar access to the public domain and adjacent properties to minimise mid-winter overshadowing.

4.4.1.l Allowing appropriate solar access to penetrate internal living areas, private open space and communal open spaces.

4.4.1.m Encouraging taller built form on prominent corners

Open space Pathway/laneway Building

Other private land Carriageway

Upper level setback (4.4.1.p)

Large windows and balconies provide passive surveillance of street (4.4.2.j)

Building entries and windows to the street(4.4.2.b)

No blank walls on ground level (4.4.2.m)

4.4.1.n Using the building height and setbacks to frame the street space of Main Road as a public space.

4.4.1.o Providing a typical height of 3.5 metres between levels, especially ground floor.

4.4.1.p Requiring buildings that exceed the maximum preferred building heights to hide upper levels from street view.

Building protects views to surrounding landscape (4.4.1.a)

Visual interest and articulation on secondary frontage (4.4.2.i)

Taller built form on corners (4.4.1.m)

Continuous weather protection (4.4.1.e)

Building respond to topography (4.4.1.b)

Section BB - Indicative crosssection along Main Road

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Building Frontages & Interfaces

Development has a strong presentation that activates the Main Road streetscape. Buildings fronting to Main Road enclose the north-east and south-west street interfaces, and zero side setbacks frame the ‘main street’ feel. Recessed upper levels reduce mass, improve views over the street and views from the street to the hilly backdrop.

New development will achieve this by:

4.4.2.a Maintaining and reinforcing the traditional town centre urban pattern, narrow fronted (fine grained), focussed on Main Road.

4.4.2.b Providing building entries and transparent windows to the street frontage.

4.4.2.c Placing the building frontage, within retail and commercial mixed-use areas, to the front lot line.

4.4.2.d Presenting zero front setbacks at ground level, except for heritage and landmark buildings.

4.4.2.e Providing highly activated frontages with windows and entrances as the predominant elements of the ground floor facade.

4.4.2.f Locating principal entrances of buildings along Main Road.

Ground Level

4.4.2.h Providing entrance and window elements that form at least 70% of the ground floor facade surface.

Ground Level

4.4.2.i Requiring developments on corner lots to provide detail and visual interest from the secondary frontage, through articulation and clear glazing.

4.4.2.j Enabling passive surveillance of the street and/or public realm from within the building through clear unobstructed windows.

4.4.2.k Limiting wall recesses along the street edges to less than 300mm deep.

4.4.2.l Maximising physical and visual permeability between the street and commercial spaces.

4.4.2.g Locating and designing entrance foyers to upper storeys to be accessible from Main Road.

Second Level

4.4.2.m Limiting expanses of blank front wall on the ground floor to a maximum width of 2 metres.

4.4.2.n Providing zero side boundary setbacks and no windows at ground level, except for heritage and landmark buildings.

4.4.2.o Requiring any built form above 7.5 metres be set back 4m to reduce visibility from the footpath on the opposite side of the road.

4.4.2.p Recessing side and rear setbacks of upper levels of commercial and mixed use buildings adjacent to residential and public land.

4.4.2.q Considering the context of nil metre front setbacks to reduce visually dominant massing for developments adjacent to heritage places.

Second Level Third Level

4.4.3. Building Performance

Development is designed to support functional use now as well as in the future. Buildings are designed to be adaptable to changing use patterns and demands. Buildings are highly cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance throughout their lifecycle.

New development will achieve this by:

4.4.3.a Designing buildings to be cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance.

4.4.3.b Using resilient and durable design to minimise maintenance costs and maintain quality over time.

4.4.3.c Using high quality materials to complement the building’s context and function and reduce impact on the environment.

4.4.3.d Designing buildings to minimise energy use and water consumption.

4.4.3.e Responding to the local climate and impacts of bushfire in the building design.

4.4.3.f Providing opportunities for adaptation of the building’s use over its life cycle.

4.4.3.g Incorporating stormwater and recycled water infrastructure into new development.

4.4.3.h Incorporating durable, sustainable and attractive materials that minimise maintenance and contribute to the preferred character of the area.

4m setbacks

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Diagram 5a and 5b - Example top level setbacks diagram

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GARAGE/ SERVICING GARAGE/ SERVICING

Section CC - Indicative crosssection across Main Road

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4.4.4. Car Parking and Access

Car parking is integrated within new developments by locating on-site parking to the rear of new developments. New car parking is located in proximity to high use areas and supports activity, pedestrian access, and movement. Car parking and access points are seamlessly designed to minimise disruption to the public realm.

4.4.5. Servicing

Servicing needs such as waste collection, heating and cooling infrastructure, and stormwater collection is incorporated within development without detracting the building’s presentation to the street or impacting the active edges of the development.

New development will achieve this by: New development will achieve this by:

4.4.4.a Locating car parking areas and structures in proximity to the activities they support.

4.4.4.b Facilitating shared use of car parking facilities with neighbouring properties.

4.4.4.c Restricting the amenity and aesthetic impacts of car parking areas and services.

4.4.4.d Locating car parking to the rear of building envelopes and screening parking from view of the public realm.

4.4.4.e Designing cark parks to be responsive to the topography and land form of the site.

4.4.4.f Incorporating high canopy trees and landscaping in car parking areas for every 8th car parking space.

4.4.4.g Designing car parking access points to minimise disruption to the continuity of the public realm.

4.4.4.h Incorporating water sensitive urban design elements into car park design.

4.4.4.i Providing electric charging for vehicles, bicycles and mobility scooters, and end of trip facilities such as bike parking, bike washes and lockers.

4.4.4.j Designing car parks for other activities such as markets and community events that could be held on the site.

4.4.4.k Locating vehicle and service access to the rear or side of the building.

4.4.5.a Screening from view or remotely locating mechanical plant, unless it forms an integral part of the design.

4.4.5.b Locating and arranging utility service installations to minimise their impact on the building’s active street frontage.

4.4.5.c Locating access points for loading bays and waste collection, and site storage areas away from pedestrian priority streets, paths and residential areas.

4.4.5.d Providing efficient storage, separation and removal of waste and recycled materials from buildings.

Diagram 6 - Precinct 1 - Indicative car park locations

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4.4.6. Public Realm

The public realm will strengthen the place value of key civic, retail and cultural areas that identify Monbulk. The design of these spaces are useable and marketable to people with diverse abilities through legible design that clearly articulates the role and identity of the different uses and users within the precinct.

New development will achieve this by:

4.4.6.a Ensuring the design of spaces are legible (easy to understand), to a wide range of users.

4.4.6.b Using landscape treatments to reduce the visual impact of blank walls.

4.4.6.c Providing convenient and direct pedestrian and cyclist access from retail premises to public transport stops.

4.4.6.d Providing designated pedestrian links between Main Road, Helen Chandler Alley and Nugent Street.

4.4.6.e Providing designated pedestrian links between Main Road and Moores Park Recreation Reserve

4.4.6.f Providing visitor bicycle parking near to pedestrian entries to buildings.

4.4.6.g Ensuring paths are built at grade and provide universal access.

4.4.6.h Ensuring materials, colours, furniture and landscaping respect the character of Monbulk’s heritage and location.

4.4.6.i Considering year-round use of the public space.

4.4.6.j Demonstrating appropriate interpretation of Aboriginal knowledge, history and heritage within public realm design.

4.4.6.k Incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design elements into the Public Realm where appropriate.

4.4.6.l Ensuring the public spaces contribute to improving the urban tree canopy of the precinct.

Diagram 7 - Precinct 1 - Indicative shop top housing development perspective along Main Road

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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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4.5.1. Building Design

Low scale new development activates the Village Green and introduces a built environment interface with adjoining residential and public realm areas. The built form is well designed with key details to balance transition from Main Road to adjoining residential areas, and complement the ‘open’ character of the Precinct.

New development will achieve this by:

4.5.1a Locating and shaping the building to protect viewlines from public spaces towards landmarks and surrounding landscape.

4.5.1.b Locating and shaping the building to accommodate local topography, natural, cultural features of the site.

4.5.1.c Shaping the building scale and form to support the preferred character of the area.

4.5.1.d Arranging building elements such as roofs, balconies, windows, doorways and cladding materials to contribute to the preferred character of the area.

4.5.1.e Incorporating continuous weather protection canopies above the full length of commercial ground floor facades along the Village Green frontage.

4.5.1.f Providing sufficient room for canopy trees and landscaping around buildings.

4.5.1.g Ensuring built form provides an appropriate transition of scale and form to adjacent lots.

4.5.1.h Adapting and reusing existing buildings built form features, where practical.

4.5.1.i Recessing upper levels to reduce the dominance of the upper level and impact of visual bulk.

4.5.1.j Locating and arranging buildings to allow daylight and winter sun access to private and public open spaces, and the streetscape.

4.5.1.k Prioritising solar access to the public domain and adjacent properties to minimise mid-winter overshadowing.

4.5.1.l Allowing appropriate solar access to penetrate internal living areas,and private open spaces.

4.5.1.m Making optimal use of natural light and ventilation.

4.5.1.n Using the building height and setbacks to frame views to landscape backdrop.

4.5.1.o Requiring new development fronting to the Village Green not exceed two storeys (7.5m).

4.5.1.p Providing a typical height of 3.5 metres between levels, especially ground floor.

4.5.1.q Requiring buildings that exceed the maximum preferred building heights to hide upper levels from street view.

4.5.1.r Ensuring a diversity of housing options are provided

Upper level setback (4.5.1.i)

Car park and access to the rear of building envelope (4.5.1.i)

Building frames views to landscape (4.5.1.n)

Tiered levels allow for solar access to open space (4.5.1.j)

Continuous weather protection (4.5.1.e)

Activated frontage with activity (4.5.2.c)

Building respond to topography (4.4.1.b)

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Study area

Study area Building Existing paths

Building Existing paths

Hardcourt surface Retaining walls Pump track Skate park

Playground

Amphitheatre

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Upgraded paths New paths Cycle paths Raised pedestrian crossing Car parking Laneway Crossover Bus stops

Public art piece

Raised planter beds Trees Contours 2m intervals

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Gravel surface Open space areas

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

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Playground

Public art piece

Amphitheatre

Raised planter beds

Public art piece

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

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4.5.2. Building Frontages & Interfaces

Buildings fronting to the Village Green define the edge of the space. Front setbacks to the open space allow for landscaping to integrate the low scale buildings with the open space. Windows and defined entries ensure activation is maximised. Recessed uppers levels manage transition of the Precinct into adjoining residential areas.

New development will achieve this by:

4.5.2.a Providing building entries and transparent windows to the Village Green.

4.5.2.b Presenting front setbacks at ground level that allow for landscaping to transition from open space to built form.

4.5.2.c Providing highly activated frontages with windows and entrances as the predominant elements of the ground floor facade.

4.5.2.d Providing entrance and window elements that form at least 70% of the ground floor facade surface.

4.5.2.e Maximising physical and visual permeability between open space and commercial spaces.

4.5.2.f Creating a strong connection between public and private realms through landscaping and boundary treatments.

4.5.2.g Limiting expanses of blank front wall facades on the ground floor to a maximum width of 2 metres.

4.5.2.h Ensuring front fences are low scale (below 1.2 metres in height).

4.5.2.i Providing a minimum 4m wide central break in continuous built form (up to 10 dwellings) to allow for public landscaping and path connections.

4.5.2.j Enabling passive surveillance of the street and/ or public realm from within the building through clear unobstructed windows.

4.5.2.k Providing space in rear setback to allow for large canopy trees to contribute to landscape backdrop.

4.5.2.l Recessing side and rear setbacks of upper levels of buildings a minimum 4.5 metres from boundary to residential and public land.

4.5.2.m Avoiding ground level rear boundary treatments that create recesses.

4.5.3. Building Performance

Development is designed to support functional use now as well as in the future. Buildings are designed to be adaptable to changing use patterns and demands. Buildings are highly cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance throughout their lifecycle.

New development will achieve this by:

4.5.3.a Designing buildings to be highly cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance.

4.5.3.b Using resilient and durable design to minimise maintenance costs and maintain quality over time.

4.5.3.c Using durable and high quality materials to complement the building’s context and function.

4.5.3.d Designing buildings for the long term by minimising energy use and water consumption, and using materials with the least impact on the environment.

4.5.3.e Responding to the local climate and impacts of bushfire in the building design.

4.5.3.f Providing opportunities for adaptation of the building’s use over its life cycle.

4.5.3.g Incorporating stormwater and recycled water infrastructure into new development.

4.5.3.h Incoporating durable, sustainable and attractive materials that minimise maintenance and contribute to the preferred character of the area.

4.5.3.i Making optimal use of natural light and ventilation.

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4.5.4. Car Parking and Access

Car parks are integrated within developments by locating on-site parking to the rear of buildings or behind landscape screens. Car parking is located in discrete areas to not compromise open space activities or amenities. Large vehicular movements are contained to perimeter streets.

New development will achieve this by:

4.5.4.a Locating car parking areas and structures in proximity to the activities they support.

4.5.4.b Facilitating shared use of car parking facilities with neighbouring properties.

4.5.4.c Restricting the amenity and aesthetic impacts of car parking areas and service.

4.5.4.d Locating car parking to the rear of building envelopes.

4.5.4.e Designing cark parks to be responsive to the topography and land form of the site.

4.5.4.f Incorporating high canopy trees and landscaping in car parking areas for every 8th car parking space.

4.5.4.g Locating vehicle and service access to the rear or side of the building,

4.5.4.h Allowing traffic to enter/exit laneways in a forward manner.

4.5.4.i Providing electric charging for vehicles, bicycles and mobility scooters, and end of trip facilities such as bike parking, bike washes and lockers.

4.5.4.j Designing car parks for other activities such as markets and community events that could be held on the site.

4.5.4.k Designing car parking access points to minimise disruption to the continuity of the public realm.

4.5.4.l Incoprorating water sensitive urban design elements into car park design.

4.5.5. Servicing

Servicing needs such as waste collection, heating and cooling infrastructure, and stormwater collection is incorporated within development without detracting the building’s presentation to the street or impacting the active edges of the development.

New development will achieve this by: Section EE - Indicative SW to NE crosssection across ‘Village Green’

4.5.5.a Screening from view or remotely locating mechanical plant, unless it forms an integral part of the design.

4.5.5.b Locating and arranaging utility service installations to minimise their impact on the building’s active street frontage.

4.5.5.c Locating access points for loading bays and waste collection, and site storage areas away from pedestrian priority streets, paths and residential areas.

4.5.5.d Providing efficient storage, separation and removal of waste and recycled materials from buildings.

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4.5.6. Public Realm

The public realm will strengthen the place value of the Village Green as communal heart of Monbulk. The design of these spaces are useable and marketable to people with diverse abilities through legible design that clearly articulates the role and identity of the different uses and users within the precinct.

New development will achieve this by:

4.5.6.a Ensuring the design of spaces are legible (easy to understand), to a wide range of users.

4.5.6.b Using landscape treatments to reduce the visual impact of blank walls.

4.5.6.c Providing convenient and direct pedestrian and cyclist access from Village Green to public transport stops.

4.5.6d Providing designated pedestrian links between Monbulk Recreation Reserve and the Village Green.

4.5.6.e Providing designated pedestrian links between Main Road and the Village Green.

4.5.6.f Providing visitor bicycle parking near to pedestrian entries to buildings.

4.5.6.g Ensuring paths are built at grade and provide universal access.

4.5.6.h Programming open spaces with a variety of activities to accommodate more users.

4.5.6.i Considering year-round use of the public space.

4.5.6.j Demonstrating appropriate interpretation of Aboriginal knowledge, history and heritage within public realm design.

4.5.6.k Incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design elements into the Public Realm where appropriate

4.5.6.l Ensuring the public spaces contribute to improving the urban tree canopy of the precinct.

4.5.6.m Designing with existing key environmental features as part of the open space including waterways, vegetation and topography.

4.5.6.n Ensure materials, colours, furniture and landscaping respect the character of Monbulk’s heritage and location.

4.5.6.o Sensitively design paths and spaces to transition gradually into natural contours

4.5.6.p Designing pathways around key canopy trees.

4.5.6.q Designing pathways to align with visual landmarks.

Section FF - Indicative NW to SE crosssection across ‘Village Green’

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4.6 Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic

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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

A B C D E F G

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4.6.1. Building Design

Built form is well separated but positioned to frame views towards the Monbulk Recreation Reserve and hilly backdrop. Buildings are also designed to respond to Monbulk’s landscape qualities and topographical conditions. Heights are also responsive to land use and the vegetated character of the precinct.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.1.a Locating and shaping the building to protect viewlines from streets and public spaces towards landmarks and surrounding landscape.

4.6.1.b Locating and shaping the building to respond to local topography, natural, and cultural features of the site.

4.6.1.c Shaping the building scale and form to support the preferred character of the area.

4.6.1.d Making optimal use of natural light and ventilation.

4.6.1.e Prioritising solar access to the public domain and adjacent properties to minimise mid-winter overshadowing.

4.6.1.f Allowing appropriate solar access to penetrate internal living areas,and private open spaces.

4.6.1.g Complementing the existing heritage buildings and areas by respecting historic character, by adapting it or by contrasting with it without overwhelming heritage values.

4.6.1.h Adapting and reusing existing buildings built form features, where practical.

4.6.1.i Using the building height and setbacks to frame views to landscape backdrop.

4.6.1.j Requiring new development not exceed two storeys (7.5m).

4.6.1.k Providing a typical height of 3.5 metres between levels, especially ground floor.

4.6.1.l Locating and arranging buildings to allow daylight and winter sun access to private and public open spaces, and the streetscape.

Section GG - N to S cross-section across Precinct 3

MAIN ROAD

MCALLISTER ROAD

MONBULK RECREATION RESERVE OVAL

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

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

Playground

Grassed sports fields

Grassed sports fields Hardcourt surface Retaining walls Pump track

Hardcourt surface Retaining walls Pump track Skate park

Skate park

Playground

Amphitheatre

Playground

Public art piece

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4.6.2. Building Frontages and Interfaces

Built form within the precinct is well separated, making visible the open space and landscaping from the street. Large windows, defined entry points and awnings activate public realm areas and also introduce articulation to the built form.

4.6.3. Building Performance

Development is designed to support functional use now as well as in the future. Buildings are designed to be adaptable to changing use patterns and demands. Buildings are cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance throughout their lifecycle.

4.6.4. Car Parking and Access

Car parking is integrated within public realm by locating on-site parking in discrete locations and embellishing with landscaping. Car parking is located in proximity to high use areas but does not compromise activity or pedestrian access and movement.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.2.a Providing entrance and window elements that form at least 70% of the ground floor facade surface.

4.6.2.b Limiting expanses of blank front wall facades on the ground floor to a maximum width of 2 metres.

4.6.2.c Considering the context of nil metre front setbacks to reduce visually dominant massing for developments adjacent to heritage places.

4.6.2.d Enabling passive surveillance of the street and/ or public realm from within the building through clear unobstructed windows.

4.6.2.e Requiring developments on corner lots to provide detail and visual interest from the secondary frontage, through articulation and clear glazing.

4.6.2.f Requiring any built form above 7.5 metres be set back so no more than 25% is visible from the footpath on the opposite side of the road.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.3.a Designing buildings to be highly cost effective, and deliver ongoing value through energy and maintenance performance.

4.6.3.b Using resilient and durable design to minimise maintenance costs and maintain quality over time.

4.6.3.c Using durable and high quality materials to complement the building’s context and function.

4.6.3.d Designing buildings for the long term by minimising energy use and water consumption, and using materials with the least impact on the environment.

4.6.3.e Responding to the local climate and impacts of bushfire in the building design.

4.6.3.f Providing opportunities for adaptation of the building’s use over its life cycle.

4.6.3.g Incorporating stormwater and recycled water infrastructure into new development.

4.6.3.h Incoporating durable, sustainable and attractive materials that minimise maintenance and contribute to the preferred character of the area.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.4.a Locating car parking areas and structures in proximity to the activities they support.

4.6.4.b Facilitating shared use of car parking facilities with neighbouring properties.

4.6.4.c Restricting the amenity and aesthetic impacts of car parking areas and service.

4.6.4.d Locating car parking to the rear of building envelopes.

4.6.4.e Designing car parks to be responsive to the topography and land form of the site.

4.6.4.f Incorporating high canopy trees and landscaping in car parking areas for every 8th car parking space.

4.6.4.g Designing car parking access points to minimise disruption to the continuity of the public realm.

4.6.4.h Incorporating water sensitive urban design elements into car park design.

4.6.4.i Providing electric charging for vehicles, bicycles and mobility scooters, and end of trip facilities such as bike parking, bike washes and lockers.

4.6.4.k Designing car parks for other activities such as markets and community events that could be held on the site.

4.6.4.l Locating vehicle and service access to the rear or side of the building.

4.6.5. Servicing

Servicing needs such as waste collection, heating and cooling infrastructure, and stormwater collection are incorporated within any new development without detracting the building’s presentation to the street, open space or impacting the active edges of the development.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.5.a Screening from view or remotely locating mechanical plant, unless it forms an integral part of the design.

4.6.5.b Locating and arranging utility service installations to minimise their impact on the building’s active street frontage.

4.6.5.c Locating access points for loading bays and waste collection, and site storage areas away from pedestrian priority streets, paths and residential areas.

4.6.5.d Providing efficient storage, separation and removal of waste and recycled materials from buildings.

Open space

Pathway/laneway

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4.6.6. Public Realm

The public realm will strengthen the place value of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve as recreational heart of Monbulk. The design of these spaces are useable and marketable to people with diverse abilities through legible design that clearly articulates the role and identity of the different uses and users within the precinct.

New development will achieve this by:

4.6.6.a Ensuring the design of spaces are legible (easy to understand), to a wide range of users.

4.6.6.b Using landscape treatments to reduce the visual impact of blank walls.

4.6.6.c Providing convenient and direct pedestrian and cyclist access from Monbulk Recreation Reserve to public transport stops.

4.6.6d Providing designated pedestrian links between Monbulk Recreation Reserve and the Village Green

4.6.6.e Providing designated pedestrian links between Main Road and Monbulk Recreation Reserve

4.6.6.f Providing visitor bicycle parking near to pedestrian entries to buildings.

4.6.6.g Ensuring paths are built at grade and provide universal access.

4.6.6.h Programming open spaces with a variety of activities to accommodate more users.

4.6.6.i Considering year-round use of the public space.

4.6.6.j Demonstrating appropriate interpretation of Aboriginal knowledge, history and heritage within public realm design.

4.6.6.k Incoporating Water Sensitive Urban Design elements into the Public Realm where appropriate

4.6.6.l Ensuring the public spaces contribute to improving the urban tree canopy of the precinct.

4.6.6.m Designing with existing key environmental features as part of the open space including waterways, vegetation and topography.

4.6.6.n Ensure materials, colours, furniture and landscaping respect the character of Monbulk’s heritage and location.

4.6.6.o Sensitively design paths and spaces to transition gradually into natural contours

4.6.6.p Designing pathways around key canopy trees.

4.6.6.q Designing pathways to align with visual landmarks.

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5.1 Places Framework Overview

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This section provides concept designs responding to the preferred character and design requirements for the public realm and key strategic sites in Monbulk.

PrecinctFuture Role and Function

1 Main Road

The main activity spine of Central Monbulk that is bookended by gateways into the Township. Main Road encompasses key commercial, retail and office uses, and serves as the townships primary public transport corridor. Alternative modes of transport are supported, enhancing access to the activity centre. The streetscape is accessible for all and is consistent through use is a mix of subtle colours and materials and provides.

2 Moores Road

The precinct is defined by the township’s public park which is the community heart of the town. Strong connections to the Main Road Activity Centre and Monbulk Recreation Reserve integrates the precinct. Public spaces, playgrounds, housing and low scale retail help to activate this precinct around the clock.

3

Monbulk Civic

The cluster of community, and recreation uses at the south-eastern end of Main Road. The Monbulk Recreation Reserve is the recreation hub and provides a range of activities to cater for all ages. High quality landscaping and path networks unite the Reserve with the Monbulk Primary School and Monbulk Living and Learning Centre.

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Monbulk Places

The public realm is to include a number of civic spaces that provide gathering places for the community. Additionally there are a number pedestrian and vehicle linkages to improve accessibilty to these spaces.

Key development sites also have specific design guidance to ensure they complement the character established by this Urban Design Framework.

On both public realm and key development sites, the location and orientation of the built form of the facilities should create sheltered and surveyed public spaces between different buildings with links to streets, the public realm and car parking. Where these spaces adjoin a retail or commercial use they should be fronted by activated retail frontages.

The following table lists the proposed places (public realm or key development) within Monbulk, identifying their size, role and function within Monbulk.

Place No. Project Size Role and Function

5.2 Precinct 1 - Main Road

5.2.1 Monbulk & Main Road Intersection Activation4,459m2 Main gateway entrance into Monbulk Township with 16 car parks and slip lane created.

5.2.2 St George Anglican Church Forecourt Redevelopment 5,542m2 Providing prominent landmark residential built form to help bookend the north-west end of Main Road.

5.2.3 Nugent Street Car Park (west) Access 987m2 Entrance to car park from Nugent Street created, improving connection to Main Road activity centre.

5.2.4 Nugent Street Car Park (central) Access 1,989m2 Entrance to car park from Nugent Street and pedestrian path created, improving connection to Main Road activity centre.

5.2.5 RSL Car Park Access 1,961m2 Improved path network connecting Main Road and Nugent Street.

5.2.6 Main Road - Village Green Links Revitalisation3,175m2 Paved connections between Main Road and the former soccer pitch. Activated at ground level retail and dining.

5.2.7 Main Road Streetscape Revitalisation 395m2 Improved access from parallel car parking to pedestrian path with inclusion of DDA compliant ramps.

5.3 Precinct 2 - Moores Road Recreation

5.3.1 Village Green Redevelopment 18,836m2

Creation of large passive open space area activated by a mix uses including townhouses, retail, playground and amphitheatre.

5.3.2 Moores Road (north) Redevelopment 7,242m2 Development of land upto 38 rear-loaded townhouses.

5.4 Precinct 3 - Monbulk Civic

5.4.1 Monbulk Recreation Reserve (southeast) Revitalisation 9,296m2

Extension of the open space area to the south east. Activated with a mix of uses including pump track, bouldering wall, outdoor gym and half basketball court.

Table 05 - List of places, projects and their future roles

5.2 Main Road

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5.2.1 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

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5.2.3 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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5.2.4 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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5.2.5 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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5.2.6 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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5.2.7 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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5.3.1 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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5.3.2 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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5.4.1 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.

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6.1 Actions & Estimated Costings (December

The following actions and cost estimates have been derived from the projects and design solutions proposed within the Monbulk Urban Design Framework. These projects have been categorised as follows:

Public Realm Projects

Parks, streetscapes, reserves, play spaces, artwork and other public realm areas prioritsed for community use, that includes pedestrian paths, access ramps, signage, hard and soft landscaping, street furniture, public toilets, and shelter amongst other things.

Access Projects

Car parking areas and laneways that include pedestrian paths, parking configuration, accessible parking, EV charging, lighting, bicycle parking, stormwater, and arborist information.

Movement Projects

Pedestrian crossings, raised intersections, traffic calming measures and movement projects that include moving pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles safely throughout the Monbulk UDF area.

Major Developments

Large scale developments within the public, and private realm that will have a significant impact on the look and feel of Monbulk. This category may also include major infrastructure projects for the Monbulk area as well.

Other Projects

This primarily involves stautory projects such as Planning Scheme Amendments but also may includes reports, studies, or strategies required to provide a more detailed analysis of the area.

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These projects have been proposed, and assessed at a concept design level and the costings, in turn, reflect the high level nature of these estimates that have been generated through comparison projects and square metre rates.

The following Project Cost Tiers table and the timing table have been used to compare the scope and potential cost implications of each proposed projects within the Monbulk UDF.

Project Cost Tier

A $1 - 49,999 Reports E.g. minor reports, studies or strategies including planning scheme amendments

B $50,000249,999 Minor Projects E.g. street furniture replacement, minor upgrades to open space areas, and pedestrian crossings

C $250,000499,999 Small Projects E.g. small open space upgrades, path network improvements

D $500,000999,999 Medium Projects E.g. open space upgrades, new plazas, path network improvements

E $1M - 1.99M Large Projects E.g. Large public realm developments and key open space areas

F $2M-5M Very Large Projects E.g. large infrastructure and pavilion redevelopments

G $5M-9.9M Major Projects E.g. major infrastructure and open space developments

H $10M+ Regionally Significant Projects E.g. land redevelopment area and complete recreation reserve redevelopments

Timing

Short 1-5 years

Medium 5-10 years

Long 10+ years

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Action Description Responsibility TimingCost TierCost Estimate

Public Realm Projects

Whole Urban Design Framework Area

A01

Cultural Values Assessment to identify, understand and record the traditional, historical, and contemporary indigenous cultural values of Monbulk.

A02 Monbulk & Main Road Intersection Activation

Installation of public art treatment at Monbulk Road and Main Road roundabout.

Nugent Street Car Park (central) Access

• Community Wellbeing (YRC)

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortC $250,000

A03

Prepare a masterplan for the Nugent Street (central) car park to include detailed site planning to investigate new crossover from Nugent Street, pedestrian paths, parking configuration, stormwater and arborist information.

Main Road Streetscape Revitalisation

A04

Streetscape improvements or the north-east side of Main Road between Mount Pleasant Road and Moores Road, with new DDA compliant ramps, new furniture, new drainage, new retaining walls and new landscaping.

A05 Precinct 3

Installation of public art treatment at David Hill Road and Main Road roundabout.

• YRC - Yarra Ranges Council

• VG - Victorian Government

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Services (YRC) ShortE $1,383,000

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) MediumF $2,249,500

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortC $250,000 PROJECTED

Access Projects

Whole Urban Design Framework Area

A06

A07

Prepare a car parking demand analysis for the whole area covered by the Urban Design Framework.

Whole Urban Design Framework Area Investigate feasibility and implementation of electric bicycle and vehicular charging stations throughout central Monbulk.

A08 Precinct 1 Undertake upgrade (bitumen seal) of Helen Chandler Alley.

A09 Precinct 1 Bitumen seal rear laneways to properties facing Main Road.

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Sustainability (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Infrastructure Services (YRC) MediumE $1,713,500

• Infrastructure Services (YRC) MediumC $459,900

A10 Nugent Street Car Park (west) Access Develop a crossover from Nugent Street to car park at 28 Nugent Street.

A11 Village Green Redevelopment Provision of 16 45o Angle Car Spaces within Moores Road Road Reserve.

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) ShortB $80,800

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) ShortD $647,500

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Action Description Responsibility TimingCost TierCost Estimate

Movement Projects

Whole Urban Design Framework Area

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

A12

Investigate funding options to deliver new pedestrian and cycling connections as identified in the Urban Design Framework.

A13 Precinct 1 Installation of 2 signalised raised pedestrian crossings on Main Road between EmeraldMonbulk Road and Mt Pleasant Road.

A14 Precinct 1 Installation of 2 signalised raised pedestrian crossings on Main Road between EmeraldMonbulk Road and David Hill Road.

A15 Precinct 1 Upgrade of 2 existing pedestrian crossings on Main Road to raised pedestrian crossings.

Monbulk & Main Road Intersection Activation

A16

A17

Installation of 3 raised pedestrian crossings at Monbulk Road and Main Road Roundabout.

Monbulk & Main Road Intersection Activation

Establish slip lane treatment at Monbulk Road and Main Road Roundabout.

A18 St Georges Anglican Church

A19

Forecourt Redevelopment

Installation of a new Bus Stop adjacent to St Georges Anglican Church on Main Road.

RSL Car Park Access

Upgrade existing path connection between 8 Nugent Street and Main Road.

A20 Main Road – Village Green Links Revitalisation

Relocate crossover to supermarket carpark and widen pedestrian outstand at 37-39 Main Road to establish a pedestrian link between Main Road and the Village Green.

A21 Precinct 2

Installation of 3 raised pedestrian crossings along Moores Road between Main Road and McAllister Road.

• YRC - Yarra Ranges Council

• VG - Victorian Government

• Recreation Projects and Parks (YRC)

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortB $176,300 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortB $171,700 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortB $147,400 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortC $412,400 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortD $532,100 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Department of Transport (VG) ShortC $368,200 Negotiation with State Government (DoT) required

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) ShortD $800,700

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) MediumF $2,841,500

• Infrastructure Delivery (YRC) ShortB $210,400

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Action Description

Major Development Projects

A22

A23

Precinct 1

Investigate potential development of a residential aged care facility along Main Road.

St Georges Anglican Forecourt Redevelopment

Investigate potential to develop land on the St Georges Anglican Church site for medium density housing.

Village Green Redevelopment

Works for the development of the Village Green passive open space area including:

• District level playground;

• Outdoor plaza;

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• Public amphitheatre;

• Upgrades to laneways; and

• Development of some land for medium density housing.

The project work is also to include investigation of pedestrian paths, parking configuration, stormwater and arborist information.

Moores Road (north) Redevelopment

A25

Works for the development of Monbulk Netball Courts and Monbulk Tennis Courts. Masterplan is also to include investigation of pedestrian paths, parking configuration, stormwater and arborist information.

Monbulk Recreation Reserve (southeast) Revitalisation

Upgrades to the Monbulk Recreation Reserve land, including

• Bouldering wall,

• Pumptrack

• Multipurpose outdoor court,

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• 4 tennis courts,

• Informal spectator stands,

• 35 new car park bays,

• Pedestrian paths and

• Provision for 2 bus bays.

Upgrades to include, site survey stormwater and arborist information.

A27 Precinct 3

Upgrades to the Monbulk Living & Learning and its forecourt.

The Masterplan is also to include investigation of pedestrian paths, parking configuration, stormwater and arborist information.

• VG - Victorian Government

Responsibility TimingCost TierCost Estimate

• Economic Development (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Recreation Projects and Parks (YRC) LongG $9,240,400

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Recreation Projects and Parks (YRC)

LongF $4,056,500

• Design and Place (YRC)

• Recreation Projects and Parks (YRC)

MediumG $5,967,800

• Design & Place (YRC)

• Communities (YRC)

• Infrastructure Services (YRC)

• Recreation Projects and Parks (YRC)

PROJECTED COSTS

LongF $3,500,000*

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Action Description

Other Projects

Whole Urban Design Framework Area

A28

Undertake a Planning Scheme Amendment to update planning controls to reflect the design and built form outcomes of the Urban Design Framework.

Whole Urban Design Framework Area

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortB $50,000

A29

A30

Investigate the need for the inclusion of the activity centre within the municipal Development Contributions Plan or prepare a new Development Contributions Plan for the activity centre.

Main Road – Village Green Links Revitalisation

Purchase of 43 Main Road to establish a pedestrian connection between main Road and the Village Green.

A31 Precinct 2

Undertake a Planning Scheme Amendment to rezone land from Public Park and Recreation Zone to a Residential Zone to reflect the proposed medium density development at the Village Green, Monbulk Netball Courts and Monbulk Tennis Courts.

• YRC - Yarra Ranges Council

• VG - Victorian Government

• Excludes anticipated State Government subsidies.

• Excludes Removal and replacement of hazardous materials including asbestos and contaminated soil.

• Excludes upgrading of existing services other than services claridies in the cost plan.

• Excludes out of hours work.

• Excludes Goods and Services Tax (GST).

• All costs are at January 2023 cost level.

• *Nominal amount only not included in the Quantity Survey estimate - scope and extent to be defined.

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortB $50,000

• Property Services (YRC)

• Design & Place (YRC) ShortF $2,000,000

• Design & Place (YRC) LongB $50,000 PROJECTED COSTS $2,150,000

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