To: Director, Metropolitan and Regional Projects - South.
Re: PPR for 5 Whiteside St and 14-16 David Ave, North Ryde (10_0165)
I write regarding the proposed development at Whiteside St, North Ryde, and wish to lodge my strong opposition to it. Having already written a detailed submission regarding the previous incarnation of this development, I will keep this short. Minor changes have been made (reducing height from 8 storeys to 6, along with a set back to the 3 storey building) but these do not change the essential unsuitability of this proposal.
It is still completely out of character with surrounding dwellings which are a maximum of 2 storeys. Multiple high rise developments are already being built on the north side of Epping Rd from Herring Rd to Delhi Rd, taking advantage of proximity to the train stations and these developments will add detrimentally to an already overburdened road system. It is hardly necessary to add even more on the south side of Epping Rd. This specific development is poorly designed in terms of traffic in the area. Allowing egress through David Ave was removed from the original proposal due to unsuitability, and now has reappeared without addressing problems of narrow streets which are already choked by "rat runners" during peak hours. David Ave, PaulSt, Napier St and particularly MacGregor St,are dangerous to navigate during the day due to the large number of parked cars of workers at Macquarie Park- even with parking restrictions. If traffic leaves only through Whiteside St it is difficult for any drivers wanting to head to the city or Lane Cove Rd.There is NO WAY to solve this traffic problem! Basically the only answer is MEDIUM DENSITY to reduce negative impacts.
Even with setbacks in the 3 storey building, this development still encroaches on the established homes in Parklands Rd and David Avenue. It substantially reduces sunlight to these homes and removes privacy from many backyards.
To summarise: 1. This plan is inconsistent with the Ryde LEP Plan 2010 and there is NO public interest in approving it.
2. This plan is incompatible with the Ryde LEP Plan 2010 and is out of character with the surrounding area.
3. This development would cause adverse impacts in relation to traffic generation and has significant access constraints.
4. This proposed development would adversely impact the amenities of the residents.
Yours sincerely
Sylvia Nightingale
52 Parklands Rd
North Ryde.