Petition to review the current residential zoning of Mimosa Road, Carnegie
We are opposing the development of 3 and 4 storey high density apartment blocks in Mimosa Road and demand a review of the current zoning of Mimosa Road and the scale of development allowed under the current zoning.
The plan for the implementation of Melbourne 2030 shows stakeholder and public consultation as key aspects of the process.[1] This consultation has not occurred for Mimosa Road and developments are already commencing.
Our main grounds for objection to the current zoning for Mimosa Road are:
1. Lack of community consultation with residents.
- Mimosa road is a residential street with predominantly large period family homes. The re-zoning to allow 4 storey developments has a significant impact on residents and yet we were not consulted.
2. An inappropriate scale of development being allowed in the street.
- The development at 110-114 Mimosa Road recently approved by VCAT for 50 apartments almost doubles the number of residences on this part of the street, in a single development.
3. An unsustainable increase in traffic and the effect of this on the safety of residents, especially pre-schoolers, school children and the elderly.
- What plans are in place to alleviate problems with increased parking and increased traffic?
4. Inadequate transition from neighbourhood growth schedule 1 (4 storeys) to neighbourhood residential schedule 1 (2 storeys) in Mimosa Road.[2]
Including part of Mimosa Road in the growth schedule impacts the whole street, making the zoning of residential schedule for one side of the street meaningless.[1] ‘2030 Planning for Sustainable Growth Strategy’ - Figure 46 Page 170
[2] ‘New Residential Zones and Mandatory Maximum Heights – A Guide for the Community’
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