I object to::

the height- 14 storeys is too high and much higher than any other
buildings in Eastlakes. The increased height will cast more shade over
the adjacent park which is the only park in Eastlakes available for
residents and their children to use;

the increase in the number of apartments - which will in turn increase
the number of residents in an small suburb that is largely comprised
of units, flats and multiple occupancy dwellings. The increase in
residents will create pressure on the roads and public transport which
is already at breaking point thanks to the huge developments in Mascot
and Roseberry.

the increase in operating hours of the loading dock to 24 hours -
which will impact residents in the suburb with increased noise; large
delivery trucks operating all day and night on residential roads and
creating more traffic problems for residents.

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am a resident of a nearby street to the South Site of the Eastlakes
Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and I have concerns about the impacts
of the proposed modifications on the suburb's amenity.

I support the proposed increase to the overall commercial space and a
modest increase to the number of apartments, on the basis that they
will bring increased public activity to the area. However the number
of additional apartments proposed is almost 50% higher than the
original number, which is too much for this site to sustain. In
particular my main concerns are:

- Increased traffic: the adjoining streets, especially Barber Ave are
very narrow (1 lane each way), and additional truck, shopper and
resident traffic movements will put further stress on these streets.
Crown has failed to use the one major artery, Gardeners Rd, for any
entry or exit to the site. Eastlakes is also bounded by Southern Cross
Drive on one side, which restricts movement of traffic out of the
area. This is likely to increase "rat running" on adjacent streets.

- Limits on Further Renewal: Eastlakes already has significant
population density, with most residents living in aging and
dilapidated medium/high density housing stock. Without a metro
station, the additional carrying capacity of the suburb is limited. If
Crown is given the bulk of this extra carrying capacity, then it
either shuts out other developers from modestly increasing density to
renew existing housing stock, or alternatively it sets a precedent for
other developers to abnormally increase density beyond the suburb's
carrying capacity. Both are sub-optimal outcomes for the area.

- 24 hr loading dock: vehicles need to go through tight residential
streets to reach the loading dock. Allowing 24hr access affects
resident amenity during sleeping hours. Providing a loading curfew (eg
from 11pm to 4am) offers an appropriate balance.

- Shadowing / views: the bulk of the Eastlakes existing housing stock
sits adjacent to the South Site. Allowing heights of up to 14 storeys
on this site would result in more existing residents being
overshadowed by the buildings than if the same had occurred on the
North Site.

In conclusion, I would be in favour of the South Site increasing to up
to 375 apartments (from 292), and for the number of buildings to be
consolidated from 6 to 4. However I would prefer that the additional
apartments be more evenly distributed across the buildings, to reduce
the overall height of the development and reduce shadowing impacts. I
would also support a loading dock curfew to improve resident amenity.

I believe the addition of the new shopping centre will be a great, and
long awaited addition to the Eastlakes community. I however, believe
that 7 stories is a perfect dwelling height for the development. No
other building in the Eastlakes or Rosebery area exceeds 7 stories in
height.

I oppose to the new request by the developers to build up to 17
stories high.

Eastlakes, can barely support the residents as it is...we have had
several power blackouts in the past month, The grid is very old and
the roads cannot support the extra cars that will be commuting too and
fro.

EASTLAKES SHOPPING CENTRE - MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO. MP
09_0146 MOD 4


Dear Minister of Planning,

As an investor and home owner in Eastlakes (Evans Avenue, Eastlakes),
I object to the modification request EASTLAKES SHOPPING CENTRE - MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT - MP 09_0146 MOD 4.

I am concerned about the drastic changes in this modification. The
changes are so different that the development barely resembles the
original.

While there is a reduction of the number of towers, there is an
increase of building heights from 2-6 storeys to 4-14 storeys! This is
more than 50% increase and a significant departure from the original
design.

The number of apartments will increase from 292 to 468 which again is
a significant departure from the original proposal.

There is now a 24 hour loading dock which was never part of the
original proposal. The car parking spaces will increase from 700 to
1,077 which is drastically different to the original design. The bulk
and scale of this new development is too high and too concentrated. It
is out of character with the area and will cause overshadowing and
restrict sunlight access. The increase in car and truck movements will
negatively impact on the surrounding suburbs.

I object to the modification request because of the following key
issues:

- The scale is too large, too high and too concentrated
- It will cause extreme traffic issues with no proper infrastructure
in place
- It will reduce street parking for existing residents (as it's a
major issue already)
- It will obstruct the views of existing residents
- It will overshadow and obstruct sunlight to Eastlakes Reserve
- It will cause extreme public transport delays and overcrowding
- It will increase traffic noise & pollution in the area
- It will change the character of Eastlakes. This area resembles a
village and it should stay this
- In particular, the scale of this development will have an impact on
social and affordable housing


This development should be resubmitted. The public should have
opportunity to comment on this NEW design otherwise the entire
planning process will be rendered meaningless.
The fact that this is a State Significant project should not any way
diminish the requirement for a fair and transparent process in line
with the public interest. Modifications of this type undermine the
validity of the development process.
I strongly urge you to listen to the voices and concerns of the
community and reject this modification request.
Yours sincerely,

Maria Poulos

I am a resident of south east Sydney concerned with the drastic changes
in this modification. The changes are so marked the development barely
resembles the original.
There are a number of significant changes from the original design.
1. While noting a reduction of towers, there is at least a 50%
increase of building heights from 2-6 storeys to 4-14 storeys!
2. The number of apartments will increase significantly from 292 to
468 apartments.
3. A 24 hour loading dock is now included.
4. Car parking spaces will increase from 700 to 1,077.
The bulk and scale of this new development now far too high and too
concentrated. It is out of character with the area and will cause
overshadowing and restrict sunlight access. The increase in car and
truck movements will negatively impact on the surrounding suburbs and
24 hour loading docks interrupt the sleep of people living in the
houses nearby and in the building itself.
This development should be resubmitted. The public should have
opportunity to comment on this NEW design otherwise the entire
planning process will be rendered meaningless. The fact that this is a
State Significant project should not interfere with the fair and
transparent public interest.

please find attached submission
Objection to Modifications and requesting the DA be re submitted

This is one of the worst DA modifications that I have seen and there has
been some shockers locally already. To drastically increase the height
and bulk when what has already been approved is already out of
character in that family area, shows the complete disregard with the
needs and expectations of the Community and the Environment. Due to so
much Overdevelopment in the nearby Suburbs the infrastructure is
already struggling to manage. The streets are totally congested, bus
services are poor, adding more pressure to the Light Rail which will
be totally inadequate already, there is a lack of schools, parking is
tight, far too little green open spaces for such a large population,
Hospital and Medical Services are near capacity adding to the collapse
of once quiet and pleasant suburb. This is all about maximising profit
and greed and nothing about enhancing and beautifying locals lives.
This modication should never be allowed - Stop it Now !!

This amendment will create traffic and congestion and will put further
pressure on existing infrastructure and services (parks, sporting
facilities, public transport, schools, hospitals). We don't want
Bayside to be crowded, noisy and ugly. We feel for the residents of
Eastlakes, who will find themselves with diminished quality of life.
These appartments will be overpriced, so will attract AirBnB investors
and foreign students, which will negatively affect the peacefulness
and homeliness of the neighbourhood. Residents from nearby suburbs
will find the shopping centre less accessible and complex to park in,
and will be less likely to want to go to Eastlakes for recreation.

Please see my attached submission regarding recommendation that you
reject the MOD4 once again.

Jason