Please see attached submission.

I am an architect living on Lagoon Street. While I am generally supportive of the Indigo by Moran proposal I would like to make the following comments:
-supportive of development for aged care / retirement living with onsite amenities and generally increasing density.

-concerned about the general visual bulk of 5-6 storeys in an otherwise typically 2-3 storey development area. There are some instances in the neighbourhood of 4 storey apartment buildings which I believe should be the precedent for this proposal. I would suggest that 5 storeys maximum would be an appropriate proposal and the development should be reduced by a storey.
-concerned about increased traffic to Lagoon Street, a quiet narrow two way street with parking on both sides. Can there be provision for carpark access off both Ocean Street and Octavia Street to reduce the impact on Lagoon Street? The existing aged care facility has an off-street entry which I believe should be reinstated in this proposal to allow for more relaxed set-downs and pickups. Alternatively the main entry should be aligned with the street bus stop & pickup/drop off.
-To decrease local traffic by the residents, will there be a shuttle bus or similar service to mobilise residents in a 5km radius?
-Also concerned about the increase of traffic for visitors / guests and street parking which is already difficult in summer. Is 5 visitor carparks (incl. 1 DDA) sufficient to accomodate guests?
-concerned about the amenity / private open space / overshadowing to the residential dwellings on Loftus Street - with the visual bulk of 5 storeys to their immediate north. I am not convinced that overlooking / overshadowing has been adequately addressed by the proposal.

-Will the apartments / units include affordable retirement living housing ?
-Why is the Aboriginal Heritage report partly redacted?

Indigo by Moran appears to be a well-considered and expertly designed building for retirement living. As someone over 55 years I am interested in quality developments tailored to enhanced retirement living. I would be keen to live in such a development and support the project.

This plan is an absurd over-development of a quiet, coastal area. There has been no community consultation, showing a blatant disregard for residents, probably because the applicants know very well that this abomination will be rejected outright by the community. Before any large scale development like this is even considered, the government MUST invest in improved roads. Something the area is in dire need of... not more cars.

I support the project

While I understand and support the need for more Seniors' Housing in the area, I object to the height of this building. It is not in keeping with the area and blocks views and light for the surrounding residences. I would support a scaled down version of this project with a lower profile.

1. This proposed development by Moran exceeds the height and bulk envisioned for this sensitive coastal setting, I currently live in apartment which has a limit of only 3 stories high. This five-storey massing is inconsistent with surrounding residential development, creating a sense of enclosure and loss of sky for nearby residents and public domain users.
2. The traffic and parking assessment (EIS Appendix J) underestimates vehicle movements and parking demands generated by residents, staff, service vehicles and visitors. Ocean Street and Lagoon streets are narrow local roads already under pressure, particularly during weekends and surf club events. The addition of a high turnover seniors housing complex will exacerbate congestion, reduce safety for pedestrians and cyclists and impede emergency access routes.
I therefore strongly object to this development at 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen for the above reasons

My submission

To whom it may concern,

Thank you for the opportunity of submitting my concerns with the proposed multi
residential unit development on the corners of Lagoon, Octavia and Waterloo Streets
Narrabeen .SSD-76220734

I am the owner of the following properties:-
Unit 7/ 53 -53 Lagoon Street Narrabeen, Unit 17/ 53 -53 Lagoon Street Narrabeen and
Unit 9/11-21 Waterloo Street Narrabeen.

I invested in these properties in the 1990's and early 2000's on the understanding
that local Development Control plan restricted any future development to a maximum of
two storeys.
Now retired, I have been involved in the Architectural, building and development
industry for 50 years.
My experience is that Warringah and Northern Beaches councils have been
steadfast in maintaining the 8.5 m height limit in these residential zonings, and to
relax this requirement now will be highly detrimental to the peninsula.

Granted that I cannot object to the development in regard to loss of privacy, views,
sunlight etc... I am still very concerned with the increased traffic that will be generated.

I have personally witnessed a motor vehicle accident outside St Joseph's Catholic
and primary school in Lagoon Street in 2005 and am constantly warning friends and
family to be highly aware of speeding vehicles on the intersection of Waterloo and Ocean Street
whilst on foot to the beach.

The traffic report provided does indicate an accident history but only for the past 5 years
and only between Octavia and Tourmaline Streets.

As local residents, we can assure the report writers that there are many near misses
and unrecorded incidents always.

Concerns should also be raised that proposed CONSTRUCTION TRUCK ROUTES will be going past
St Joseph's Primary school to access Waterloo Street and Pittwater Road intersection.

The school zone should be avoided and alternative routes established, preferably northwards.

The traffic report advises that no site construction worker parking will be provided during
the initial stages of the works. Parking spaces in Lagoon and Ocean Streets are at a premium
and the local residents are entitled to a more accurate carparking plan for this period.


regards,

Nick Murdocca
9/11-21 Waterloo St,
Narrabeen.