Crows Nest is becoming overdeveloped. Planning needs to address issues of
over development with regard to infrastructure and preservation of
lifestyle for current residents

REFER TO FILE

Concept State Significant Development Application SSD 18_9579
Sydney Metro Crows Nest Over Station Development
Final date for submissions 8 February 2019

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following
reasons:-
1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.
Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Metro Concept SSD for the following reasons:
1. the proposed use of the site is inconsistent with the primary
objective of the Greater Sydney Commission's North District Plan to
increase employment in the area adjacent to the Metro Station. The
bulk of the development over the station is designated for residential
use.
Development over the station is the optimal location for commercial
office space, especially with the erosion of quality office space that
has characterised the development of St Leonards and Crows Nest in
recent years

2. the Metro is a public authority. It has a responsibility to set
standards for development that are consistent with NSW government
planning policies and to develop the site for public benefit, not to
facilitate commercial objectives of developers

3. the bulk and scale of the development is inconsistent with the
stated objective of NSW Planning to preserve the village atmosphere of
Crows Nest and Willoughby Road

4. assessment of the SSD should not be progressed until completion of
the consultation period for the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
and the Metro re-zoning proposal and full assessment by and feedback
from the NSW Department of Planning. To do otherwise calls into
question the commitment of the NSW Department of Planning to genuine
community consultation.

I object to the Crows Nest Sydney Metro Site Rezoning Proposal. My
detailed objection is attached.

1. I would strongly suggest the provision of a pedestrian tunnel (with
escalators) under Pacific Highway at the corner of Oxley Street.The
flow of pedestrian traffic from the Metro station across Pacific
Highway into the the proposed Christie Street pedestrian corridor to
St Leonards Station is vital to deal with the extra volume of people
and vehicular traffic on Pacific Highway generated by the vast
increase of residential and commercial activity through St
Leonards/Crows Nest area.

2. A Bridge/Tunnell at the end of Oxley Street and under the railway
line to Duntroon Ave for pedestrian access to the Metro Station from
the proposed St Leonards South development.

I want the building above the Crows Nest Metro Station to support and
bring more jobs into the area.

1. I object to a change in planning controls for this site.

2. I object to building any high-rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

Rather than residential buildings, this site must become a vital
employment and business generating retail/commercial/service district
without encroachment of residential development.

1. I want the buildings above the Metro to become a go-to destination
that bring people and jobs to the area - not more high-rise
residential towers.

2. I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. The low-rise
suburb will feel 'hemmed in'.

3. I object to the overshadowing of Nicholson Street, Hume Street
Park, Willoughby Road and Ernest Place in particular.

4. I support wider sidewalks and tree lined Streets.

Concept State Significant Development Application - SSD 18_9579 Crows
Nest Overstation Development - Submission

I strongly object to the above application for the reasons outlined
below:
* The proposed OSD, consisting of 2 x 27 storey residential towers, a
17 storey hotel and an 8 storey commercial tower will destroy Crows
Nest. It completely ignores the requirements of the Placemaking and
Principles Study that underpins the St Leonards Crows Nest precinct.
It is a shameful grab for value capture whilst ignoring the
community's preference for retention of the Crows Nest Village.

* The proposed OSD would encourage developers to submit planning
proposals for adjacent sites, seeking to vary planning controls in the
St Leonards Crows Nest precinct, thus further destroying the fine
grain nature of Crows Nest.

* The DPE has vowed to protect Crows Nest village more simply
described as the Willoughby Road strip, and this proposal destroys it.
It is the duty of the DPE to reject the OSD proposal and insist on an
alternative that meets the existing planning controls in the NSLEP
2013.

* The buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station should be designed
to support our destination as a Health and Education Precinct and to
bring more jobs into the area, enabling achievement of the jobs target
set by the Greater Sydney Commission.

* I object to a change in planning controls for this site as proposed
by the rezoning proposal. The proposed setbacks are designed to
maximise the building footprints, not to enable Crows Nest to be a
viable vibrant place.

* I object building any high-rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

* I object to the proposed 17 storey hotel which, if history is any
guide, would be doomed to failure just like the Ramada. That building
has been recently converted to residential apartments, and has done
nothing to help create jobs.

* There should be no building on Block C, thus leaving that site
available for a pedestrian plaza directly near the station
entrance/exit.

* I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.

* Rather than residential buildings, this site must continue as a
vital employment and business generating retail/commercial/service
district without the encroachment of residential development which
does nothing for jobs or business.

* Any buildings above the Metro site should be part of an education
hub. They could contain, for example, a high-tech technology park;
TAFE that specialised in technology, hospitality, cooking and the film
industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a selective
technology high school; a language school; a music school; a drama
school; a dance school and a culinary institute.

* I want any buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

* I want any buildings above the Metro to bring people and jobs to the
area - not more high-rise residential towers.

* I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. These low-rise
suburbs will feel `hemmed in'. The OSD development must reflect the
fine grain nature of Crows Nest that currently exists.

* I object to the overshadowing of Nicholson Street, Hume Street Park,
Willoughby Road and Ernest Place in particular year-round, not just
between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

* I object to the inadequate setbacks as proposed along the Pacific
Highway, Hume and Oxley Streets, and Clarke Lane.

* I want to ensure there are generous setbacks to enable wider
sidewalks and tree lined streets.

* I would like part of the site between Pacific Highway and Clarke
Lane dedicated to open space with a tree line to Pacific Highway and
some green space as well.

Concept State Significant Development Application - SSD 18_9579 Crows
Nest Overstation Development - Submission

I strongly object to the above application for the reasons outlined
below:
* The proposed OSD, consisting of 2 x 27 storey residential towers, a
17 storey hotel and an 8 storey commercial tower will destroy Crows
Nest. It completely ignores the requirements of the Placemaking and
Principles Study that underpins the St Leonards Crows Nest precinct.
It is a shameful grab for value capture whilst ignoring the
community's preference for retention of the Crows Nest Village.

* The proposed OSD would encourage developers to submit planning
proposals for adjacent sites, seeking to vary planning controls in the
St Leonards Crows Nest precinct, thus further destroying the fine
grain nature of Crows Nest.

* The DPE has vowed to protect Crows Nest village more simply
described as the Willoughby Road strip, and this proposal destroys it.
It is the duty of the DPE to reject the OSD proposal and insist on an
alternative that meets the existing planning controls in the NSLEP
2013.

* The buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station should be designed
to support our destination as a Health and Education Precinct and to
bring more jobs into the area, enabling achievement of the jobs target
set by the Greater Sydney Commission.

* I object to a change in planning controls for this site as proposed
by the rezoning proposal. The proposed setbacks are designed to
maximise the building footprints, not to enable Crows Nest to be a
viable vibrant place.

* I object building any high-rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do next to nothing to bring jobs and business
to the area.

* I object to the proposed 17 storey hotel which, if history is any
guide, would be doomed to failure just like the Ramada. That building
has been recently converted to residential apartments, and has done
nothing to help create jobs.

* There should be no building on Block C, thus leaving that site
available for a pedestrian plaza directly near the station
entrance/exit.

* I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.

* Rather than residential buildings, this site must continue as a
vital employment and business generating retail/commercial/service
district without the encroachment of residential development which
does nothing for jobs or business.

* Any buildings above the Metro site should be part of an education
hub. They could contain, for example, a high-tech technology park;
TAFE that specialised in technology, hospitality, cooking and the film
industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high school; a selective
technology high school; a language school; a music school; a drama
school; a dance school and a culinary institute.

* I want any buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and improve the health of the community:
medical services; alternative health care; recreational spaces; a
performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre; more
childcare; a start-up hub and serviced offices.

* I want any buildings above the Metro to bring people and jobs to the
area - not more high-rise residential towers.

* I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. These low-rise
suburbs will feel `hemmed in'. The OSD development must reflect the
fine grain nature of Crows Nest that currently exists.

* I object to the overshadowing of Nicholson Street, Hume Street Park,
Willoughby Road and Ernest Place in particular year-round, not just
between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

* I object to the inadequate setbacks as proposed along the Pacific
Highway, Hume and Oxley Streets, and Clarke Lane.

* I want to ensure there are generous setbacks to enable wider
sidewalks and tree lined streets.

* I would like part of the site between Pacific Highway and Clarke
Lane dedicated to open space with a tree line to Pacific Highway and
some green space as well.

Concept State Significant Development Application - SSD 18_9579 Crows
Nest Overstation
Development - OBJECTION
I strongly object to the above application for the reasons outlined
below:
* The proposed OSD, consisting of 2 x 27 storey residential towers, a
17 storey hotel and an 8
storey commercial tower will destroy Crows Nest. It completely ignores
the requirements of
the Placemaking and Principles Study that underpins the St Leonards
Crows Nest precinct. It is
a shameful grab for value capture whilst ignoring the community's
preference for retention of
the Crows Nest Village.
* The proposed OSD would encourage developers to submit planning
proposals for adjacent
sites, seeking to vary planning controls in the St Leonards Crows Nest
precinct, thus further
destroying the fine grain nature of Crows Nest.
* The DPE has vowed to protect Crows Nest village more simply
described as the Willoughby
Road strip, and this proposal destroys it. It is the duty of the DPE
to reject the OSD proposal
and insist on an alternative that meets the existing planning controls
in the NSLEP 2013.
* The buildings above the Crows Nest Metro station should be designed
to support our
destination as a Health and Education Precinct and to bring more jobs
into the area, enabling
achievement of the jobs target set by the Greater Sydney Commission.
* I object to a change in planning controls for this site as proposed
by the rezoning proposal.
The proposed setbacks are designed to maximise the building
footprints, not to enable Crows
Nest to be a viable vibrant place.
* I object building any high-rise residential towers on this site.
Residential developments do
next to nothing to bring jobs and business to the area.
* I object to the proposed 17 storey hotel which, if history is any
guide, would be doomed to
failure just like the Ramada. That building has been recently
converted to residential
apartments, and has done nothing to help create jobs.
* There should be no building on Block C, thus leaving that site
available for a pedestrian plaza
directly near the station entrance/exit.
* I object to any parking on this site. We want the area to be as CAR
FREE as possible.
* Rather than residential buildings, this site must continue as a
vital employment and business
generating retail/commercial/service district without the encroachment
of residential
development which does nothing for jobs or business.
* Any buildings above the Metro site should be part of an education
hub. They could contain,
for example, a high-tech technology park; TAFE that specialised in
technology, hospitality,
cooking and the film industry; a comprehensive, non-selective high
school; a selective
technology high school; a language school; a music school; a drama
school; a dance school
and a culinary institute.
* I want any buildings above the Metro to contain services and
activities that maintain and
improve the health of the community: medical services; alternative
health care; recreational
spaces; a performance space; movie theatres; a new community centre;
more childcare; a
start-up hub and serviced offices.
* I want any buildings above the Metro to bring people and jobs to the
area - not more highrise
residential towers.
* I object to the visual impact and dwarfing effect that the proposed
buildings will have on
Crows Nest and Wollstonecraft. These low-rise suburbs will feel
`hemmed in'. The OSD
development must reflect the fine grain nature of Crows Nest that
currently exists.
* I object to the overshadowing of Nicholson Street, Hume Street Park,
Willoughby Road and
Ernest Place in particular year-round, not just between 9.00 am and
3.00 pm.
* I object to the inadequate setbacks as proposed along the Pacific
Highway, Hume and Oxley
Streets, and Clarke Lane.
* I want to ensure there are generous setbacks to enable wider
sidewalks and tree lined streets.
* I would like part of the site between Pacific Highway and Clarke
Lane dedicated to open space
with a tree line to Pacific Highway and some green space as well.