Terranora Residential subdivision

Along Fraser drive in front of the 2.4 meter high fence we request that no trees be planted as it will block our remaining veiw of the lakes and mountains to the west and the veiw north of the gold coast.

In its current form the above development possesses many flaws and does not deserve to be approved. Following are some reasons for a rejection.
1. Residences adjacent to the proposal are built on sizeable blocks (usually 2000 sq m plus), and blend successfully and aesthetically into the natural environment.
The proposed development, adjacent to this harmonious community, is in stark contrast. In fact, it could be said that it is diametrically opposite. For example:
a. Many blocks are under 500 sq m. This will result in a community of approximately 4 or 5 houses crammed into the average sized block of the adjacent community. This housing density is overly excessive and needs to be slashed to be in harmony with its surrounds.
b. To enable this high density, the current landscape will require trashing to cut and fill. Once again, this is in stark contrast to the neighbourhood.
c. The house designs are planned to utilise every bit of space in a current community where space is in abundance. This cannot foster harmonious relations between the two communities which will develop.
d. Eave overhangs are not planned in house designs. With the world needing to be "greener" , new developments need to be in keeping with this philosophy.

2. The 700m long acoustic wall along Fraser Drive will have a many faceted effect.
Firstly it seems to be a recognition by the developer that their development will not be a picture postcard of beauty in harmony with its surrounds, but, an ugly eyesore which needs to be protected from the view of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians along its path.
Secondly, this barrier will block the beautiful vistas of the Tweed countryside that all, who now use this thoroughfare, have come to enjoy.

The above provides compelling reasons why, in its current form, the proposed development needs to be rejected. Any development needs to fit, glove in hand, with the already harmonious community.

I believe the development will de-track from the area and lower property values...

Dear Sir,
I make the following comments for your consideration:
1. Traffic and Zoning
(a) Parkes Lane and Market Pde are existing roads proposed to connect to the new subdivision. Whilst this appears logical at the planning stage, the reality is the existing alignment, lack of off- street parking along crucial lengths of Parkes Lane and steep sections of Market Pde are simply not conducive to additional traffic. At present some sections of these roads give less than 100mtrs clear vision, the roadway is reduced to one lane when vehicles are parked (legally) on the pavement and accordingly increased traffic will only add to the dangers currently experienced for pedestrians, passing traffic, school buses and service vehicles such as garbage trucks and visiting tradesman. I propose the two existing roads be delineated at the new boundaries by no entry signs or no access to Fraser Drive from the subdivision and vice versa. A reasonable alternative is to terminate both existing roads with a cul-de-sac thereby giving the developer 4 or so blocks at each road with little cost, and with minimal traffic increase.
(b) The temporary intersection proposal is unacceptable. It would seem the proponent cannot undertake construction of the Broadwater Parkway in the first stage of development due to not owning the land. It would be reasonable to ensure this roadway, being the main access for the entire subdivision and vital to limiting traffic to Parkes Lane and Market Pde be redesigned onto land owned currently by the developer. If in time it can be realigned, then so be it. The other foreseeable problems are the financial viability and long term desire of the developer to carry out the later works. What happens if the developer ceases to exist after the first stages, or if Stage 7 doesn

I oppose the 2.4meter fence because of the traffic noise it will produce at my residence. Also the trees along the fence as they will spoil my veiw of the mountains and ocean.

*Parkes Lane/Market Parade estate is very quiet. Based on your figures regarding car movement, there would be an additional 1200 car movements per day with the new estate being built. This additional traffic would decay our peaceful surroundings.
*Many residents in the Parkes Lane/Market Parade estate work from home. The constant building noise would make it very difficult to concentrate on conducting business activities.
*Some driveways in Parkes Lane are very difficult to see and care needs to be taken when travelling along this road to avoid residents reversing out of these driveways. Extra traffic would make exiting these driveways perilous.
*Many children meet up and play in the street in Market Parade. Extra car movement would make this hazardous for the children.
*The fact that this estate would go ahead whether the Future Broadwater Parkway is built or not shows irresponsibility by the developer and that they are only looking at their own financial gain, not residents' safety and harmony. Two permanent entrances and exits to & from the Altitude Aspire Estate should be built, with Parkes Lane & Market Parade kept as dead-end roads.
*Building blocks in Altitude Aspire are around 500sqm, which is in vast contrast to the adjoining rural living areas.
*Unsightly retaining walls will block out views and lower the value of existing properties in the Parkes Lane/Market Parade estate.

As a resident of Parkes Lane originally from 1972, I believe the proposed development will radically and permanently alter our current unique family environment which does not integrate with the existing neighbourhood in relation to lot size, housing style, landform and density. In particular:

1. Newland

Please accept my submission for this project.

Dear Senior Planner,

I have lived in Parkes Lane for nearly 13 years and moved here with my then young family for a choice of semi rural lifestyle with relative close proximity to schools,coast ,shopping and public transport.

Vehicle use is a major issue I wish to raise.

In that time I have seen a lane (not a street) slowly develop some curb and channeling and be resealed.It still is narrow,has no pavements and has a number of very sharp bends which completely limit vision of oncoming traffic-pedestrians(children,people exercising and people with pets),school buses,cyclists,skateboarders and of course other motor vehicles.The gardeners who are working on their properties bordering the lane are also often very close to vehicles using this lane.

Every week it is a common occurrence when driving to have to brake suddenly to avoid collision with any of the previously mentioned lane traffic,especially on the bends or if vehicles are parked on the side of the lane.The danger increases dramatically if vehicles are parked on the sides of the road
near the bends. The chances are high that a severe accident will occur. If Parkes Lane has added traffic as indicated by the development of the new estate then the chances are extremely high for severe damage or death to occur on this narrow lane. I cannot imagine the trauma caused to a family if this occurred especially if the chance could have been minimised with forethought and planning. Please consider this aspect carefully when dealing with the new estate development.

Another issue is privacy and care of the land itself.

The proposed small blocks with proposed buildings such as garages abutting present property boundaries show no concern or respect for a present lifestyle of local residents.Previous submissions in the past offered a natural corridor between present properties and new blocks
so that some privacy would be retained. Will this still occur?

The increase in buildings,coupled with a huge volume of run off rain water will cause erosion and contamination of the frail local ecology.Presently heavy rainfall causes huge torrents of water to flow down the slopes from Terranora Road,through properties, and along driveways.

It is common to see red muddy water striking Parkes Lane with quite some force and with enough volume to flow over existing curb and channeling.Some properties have resorted to raising garden bed heights to protect themselves from this excess water entering their homes.

If higher density dwellings are allowed to cover the landscape, and,coupled with this present high volume and energy flow, one can expect damage to land,home and environment.

The ramifications of present proposals are very detrimental to the land,the environment and the safety of the present residents.

As a long term resident I have seen the present problems first hand and advise you to consider carefully the long term effects and not be pressured by these commercial developers.

Yours sincerely,

Michael Evans.

See attached submission

To Whom it may Concern
I currently Object to the proposed development Please refer to attachment

Regards

John Turney

Please see submission provided in the attachement

See attached submission.

See Attachment

We object to the current proposal for the residential subdivision at Fraser Drive Terranora.

Reasons for our objections are detailed in the PDF attachment.

Submission attached

Submission attached

Please find attached my letter of objection with regards to the development application number 09_0166 at Fraser Drive, Terranora

Please find attached my letter of objection with regards to the development application number 09_0166 at Fraser Drive, Terranora

Name: Mrs Rosemary Vickery
Address: 6 Lovat Brae Court
Banora Point
NSW 2486
Name of Application: Residential Subdivision at Fraser Drive, Terranora
Application Number: (09_0166)

Action: I object to the project.

Reasons:

1. Street entry to my home is from Lovat Brae Court but the front of my block is Fraser Drive and overlooks the proposed residential subdivision at Fraser Drive. My home on the Fraser Drive side has a retaining rock wall with a fence atop to assist in minimising noise from traffic from Fraser Drive. The proposed development includes the erection of a 2.4 metre acoustic fence on Fraser Drive situated opposite my home. I have sought advice from an architect as to the sound effects that the erection of such a fence will have upon us in my home. The architect told me that the erection of a 2.4 metre fence in the proposed location would create a sound tunnel ie. noise from traffic on Fraser Drive would bounce between the proposed 2.4 metre fence and my rock wall and that the noise would be significantly louder for us in my home. The lifestyle that we enjoy at present will be significantly hampered by the erection of the 2.4 metre acoustic wall. The erection of such a fence will benefit the residents of the new residential subdivision but will significantly and negatively effect the lifestyles of those not part of the development who live on Fraser Drive.
2. Housing development will include much more traffic on Fraser Drive from builders, trades persons etc. This in turn will create more traffic noise for residents on Fraser Drive, including myself. This will create even further noise in the sound tunnel for my family and I to endure.
3. The erection of the 2.4 metre fence will block the view of residents along Fraser Drive to the Terranora Lakes and rural setting that was a key reason for purchasing and/or building homes along Fraser Drive. To look out on to a fence is not aesthetically pleasing, nor will it be an attractive feature to potential buyers when present property owners on Fraser Drive attempt to sell their properties.
4. The erection of the 2.4 metre acoustic fence on Fraser Drive will block the view of all on Fraser Drive, both living in their homes and those driving on Fraser Drive. At present Fraser Drive has a beautiful vista. The erection of a 2.4 metre fence along its proposed length does not benefit the residents including myself, who currently enjoy the view.
5. The proposed development does not integrate with the existing neighbourhood character of Parkes Lane, Market Parade, Trutes Terrace and Fraser Drive residences. The proposed development is designed to fit as many lots as is possible with many blocks as small as 450sq/m. This is in direct contrast with current residences and block sizes of the area.
6. As a resident living on Fraser Drive we currently look out over and enjoy the rural setting and have done so for any years. The proposed residential development includes the development of hundreds of small blocks which will greatly detract from the view and may adversely affect future house resale values on Fraser Drive, which directly affects me as a resident and future home seller on Fraser Drive.
7. Proposed house designs of the residential development show no eave overhangs. This may allow Newland to cram more houses on smaller allotments but gives no consideration to the protection that eave overhangs give to thermal and weather protection of windows and walls in this climate. Houses without eaves will need to be air-conditioned which is a huge environmental and financial imposition for the future owners and the community.