MP10_0165, Whiteside St. & David Ave North Ryde (GroupWise Mail)

From:
Robert Spears
To:
"plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au" , "David.Rohloff@planning.nsw.gov.au"
Cc:
Gail Veness
Sent:
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 3:16:59 PM
Attention: Mr David Rohloff.

Dear Sir,

 I wish to reiterate my objection to MP10_0165, Whiteside Street & David Avenue in its current reincarnation, (or any previous plans). High-rise development at this site or anywhere West of Epping Road North Ryde or Marsfield is strongly opposed. The current zoning permits development which is compatible with the thousands of existing dwellings and other structures in the area and any deviation from the height restrictions currently in force will degrade seriously the value of these and the amenity of this local Ryde City community. Furthermore, the proposal is not even in conformity with Ryde DLEP 2011.
The proposal will add considerable traffic and further congestion to the area which is already incapable of handling the contributions of Macquarie Park workers' vehicles and commuter traffic which bypasses Lane Cove Road and Epping Road by using our local residential streets.
There are a few "knock down" properties in the area where owners may benefit financially in the short term from conversion to high - rise development but the majority of this area contains modern dwellings where the owners and occupants have an expectation of continuity of value, amenity and compatible development in the surrounding streets to support those factors.

Please ensure that the present height restriction are upheld and reject this proposal in its current form.

Robert N. SPEARS  (owner/resident)
64 David Avenue, North Ryde 2113
(02) 9889 3391