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1. I wish to object as strongly as I can to this Planning proposal. I live opposite this site on the bend and have done for 35 years. There have been many car accidents on this bend as it is not possible to see what is around the bend on either side of the road. It has been unsafe for children to play in their front yard or near the road for many years. The last few years with the many multi dwellings built in Glen Street it has become a car park of cars parked either side of the road and so only allowing 1 car to travel, most times of the day and night, with the added traffic of 7 dwellings at 77 Larnook Cres there will be a high volume of cars, and I fear my nature strip will continually be used as a car park for occupants and their visitors. I am the sole carer for my disabled daughter who has a severe reaction to noise and fear that our quiet enjoyment of our home will become a thing of the past. I plan to write to council to object further to this proposal.

2. I strongly object to this proposed development.
   I’ve lived in the city of Kingston for my entire life and have seen many changes.
   I’m not opposed to developing our suburb however I am opposed to destroying our suburbs character and green areas by over developing the land.
   Greedy developers cram as many dwellings on a site to maximise profits with little to no thought of car parking, wildlife, residents or local traffic.
   We have 3 very large schools in aspendale and 2 Kinder’s.
   I fear that the already clogged roads in and out of aspendale will become even more troublesome and dangerous not to mention the environmental impact of more idle traffic and poor infrastructure that simply cannot keep up.

3. We are writing to oppose the proposed development at 77 Larnook Cres in Aspendale. We live 7 houses away on Glen street and are very concerned about the prospect of having so many additional cars residing at 77 Larnook. The house block is on a dangerous 90 degree corner so there is no safe street parking spaces directly in front of the block. This means any cars that do not fit in the residence garages will have to be parked along either Larnook Crescent or Glen street. If each dwelling has 2 cars and 1 single garage then that means an additional 7 cars parked around that street corner. Not to mention if they have visitors. This seems crazy!
   There are families with young children (including us) living in both Glen street and Larnook avenue who frequently use the footpath for both travelling to school and recreation. 77 Larnook is not far from the Wetlands entrance so lots of kids pass the front of it. Having up to 14 cars coming and going will be so dangerous for these children.
   We are also very concerned about the construction phase for this development because of the time it will take to build 7 dwellings and the large number of construction trucks and vehicles that will need to access it and therefore have to park along Glen street and Larnook Crescent.
   62 Glen street has been under construction for most of this year and there were lots of trucks parking all along Glen street, including in front of our house 3 doors down. It is going to be worse with a huge development of 7 dwellings at 77 Larnook.
   Our children and our neighbours children have enjoyed being able to ride bikes and skateboard safely out the front of our house since we moved in 10 years ago. But with increased traffic and lots of trucks they will not be able to do this anymore.

4. Current foot and bicycle traffic is at an all time peak with residents discovering the tracks through the Yammerbook Nature Reserve and Edithvale Wetlands during current restrictions. Bicycle sales have skyrocketed and without dispute, more children are finding the confidence to ride with their parents by their side. This must impact positively on our Community's physical and mental health, address childhood obesity and reduce carbon emissions. Sporting facilities are nearing completion and access to this area is in close proximity to the proposed development. A subdivision such as this will increase car traffic 7 fold at a junction that has already experienced a number of traffic collisions. The risks and hazards that will result from such a development is at odds with all that Council is trying to achieve with the adjacent recreation facilities. Pedestrian/Child welfare should be paramount and steer decision making in an area where cycling is being actively encouraged. We are so close to getting kids back to walking and riding to and from school. Please don't allow greed to rob them of the child hood joys, we all enjoyed.

5. As residents 8 houses away we strongly object to the 7 dwellings at 77 Larnook crescent. The increase of traffic along our street as our neighbourhood is already becoming so busy with all the current dual occupancy houses is a great concern.
   Street parking is also a concern as it is on a bend and does not provide any parking out the front so we will find cars parking along both Larnook and Glen streets with 7 dwellings you are looking at so many more cars parked in those streets.
   We are also concerned with the visual bulk of large bulky dwellings that will impact on the outlook of our neighbourhood and dominate our open space areas. As these dwellings will also back into the Wetlands it will also affect the look for those who enjoy walking along the tracks behind.
   7 Dwellings does not and will not fit in with the surrounding houses in our neighbourhood.

6. I strongly believe that this development Is a blatant disregard to the building of community within the Aspendale area, it is another way of outside interest taking away why people have chosen to live in the area. For councils to allow this high impact housing in a suburban street is outrageous and truely shows that it’s just about money.
   Please reconsider this development and the impact it will have on our community.

7. High density living has a proven record for an increase in civil conflict and complaints. More then ever the mental health of a community needs to considered when looking at suburban development and the impact on local resources, green space, parking, traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

8. Although I do not live in Glen St or Larnook CRS, I walk to Yammerbook Reserve everyday, past the proposed development.
   I am surprised that Council have even considered such a high density residential development in this area. It is not in keeping with the area’s current community environment.
   There is no doubt that the higher density will inevitably create more traffic in the area, as well as clutter up the streets with vehicles parked on the roadway. This corner is absolutely not a good place to be attracting more parked cars. It is already a risky corner.
   The proposed development will negatively impact the look and feel of both the street scape and the walking track behind.
   I sincerely hope council act appropriately, and disapprove this application, in the genuine interests of the local community.

9. I strongly believe that this development Is a blatant disregard to the building of community within the Aspendale area, it is another way of outside interest taking away why people have chosen to live in the area. For councils to allow this high impact housing in a suburban street is outrageous and truely shows that it’s just about money.
   Please reconsider this development and the impact it will have on our community.

10. We have been residents of 64 Glen St Aspendale for nearly 44 years. This has always been a very safe family orientated area where children have been able to play outside and ride their bikes until the last few years. We are very close to the entrance of the bike track and many families use Glen St/Larnook Cres to access this entrance for children to ride their bikes or walk to St Louis Primary School, Yarrabah and Mordialloc Secondary College, as well as all the recreational areas.
    With the huge increase in new homes/units/townhouses in our area parking has become totally inadequate and we can no longer drive down the streets safely with cars and trucks parked on both sides of the street. The streets have become narrow and dangerous with extra vehicles. Numerous times we have seen children on bikes, people walking or running and drivers placed at risk. A school bus travels along Glen St and Larnook Cres and that also is very dangerous for all concerned.
    There have been numerous accidents on the bend of Larnook Cres/Glen St - we have had a car speeding out of control around the bend and crash into our vehicle parked on the street writing it off and the fence.
    There is inadequate safe parking in Glen St and Larnook Cres and unless each dwelling caters for 2 car spaces per dwelling and visitor parking this would create havoc.
    The development site is located in the bend Larnook Cres and Glen St - if the residents could not turn their vehicles to drive out onto the street - reversing would be unacceptable and dangerous.
    We are concerned about where rubbish bins will be placed safely on collection day as there is not enough space outside the property for 14 bins.
    We are strongly opposed to 7 dwellings on this property.

11. This property is on a corner where there have already been a few accidents, reversing out of the property is dangerous, many children play outside at Larnook Crescent, reason why many of us moved to this location, children ride their bikes to school on this street as the entrance to the wetlands/bike track that leads to St Louis, Yarrabah and Mordy high is just one block away from this planning, many families walking their dogs, many people exercising, the construction of these dwellings and overcrowding this street is an accident waiting to happen, it's not all about rates and revenue, this is about safety, please disapprove this application, this really doesn't fit in our community.

12. This proposed development of seven (7) dwellings is over excessive and in no way in keeping with the existing neighbourhood, where almost all homes in the area are single story with off street parking for a minimum of two (2) vehicles.
    Some of the impacts of this mass development will be:
    • insufficient off-street parking close to the development for either the builders, future residents or their visitors
    • insufficient street frontage to house the 14 bins that need to be emptied each week
    • insufficient open and green space enjoyed by the neighbours and the privacy this affords
    • removal of old growth trees that are a haven for local birds and wildlife who have bred there for several seasons
    • reduction of shade/privacy for walkers, runners, cyclists and children travelling to and from school on the Longbeach trail at the rear who frequently stop in the shade
    • increasing the existing road flooding on this bend with extra rain runoff from the additional hard surfaces
    • impacting on the existing infrastructure such as drainage and electricity, that was never built to accommodate the number of dwellings already in these streets
    This large-scale development is totally unsuitable for the area, particularly on a tight and blind bend that is already a hazard with over a dozen accidents having occurred there.
    I urge you to reject this plan.

13. My understanding is the State government creates the rules to allow more multi stories dwellings to be built on a normal block of land. This is to house more people moving into Melbourne every year. The rules are there to support the developers and VCAT is there to back up the State and developers. The more newly constructed homes the more cash flow ultimately to the government

14. I object, seven dwellings is simply excessive when considering all factors such as but not limited to parking, safety, amenity

15. I would like to object this development. We live some blocks away from this site, however we walk or ride bikes with kids every day pass this property on the way to our beautiful wetlands.
    My main concern is the road traffic and road safety in the are. It is already heavy due to other developments that allowed to go ahead. Another 6 townhouses are already in progress on 101 Station street and even bigger development is coming on 104-105 Station street (19 apartments). All this will create even more traffic chaos every day on Laura street.
    Right now, it's already very difficult to drive on Glen and Laura streets every morning. We hope you will consider this before the decision is made.
    Thank you

16. I live in Larnook Crescent and have done so for 20yrs. I strongly object to this development of 7 dwellings. This corner is already dangerous, Glen Street is already under pressure with parking, add to that Auskick parking on a Sat, junior football on a Sunday, cricket during summer, plus training midweek for these sporting groups. It is reduced to one lane most days. We also have a caravan, trying to exit Larnook Crescent and Glen Street is scary enough already, add another 14+ cars to that and it will be near impossible. Garbage collection days will be dangerous as the garbage trucks will have to stop on a corner to collect 7 bins. I understand a block this size will have multiple dwellings, however 7 is just excessive and needs to be reconsidered.

17. The planned development at 77 Larnook Crescent Aspendale is inappropriate for the following reasons:

    * It does not fit with the character of the neighborhood. Aspendale (except the block behind Station St) consists exclusively of single dwellings on each lot, no subdivision or multi unit dwellings.

    * Aspendale is not set up for medium to high density buildings. It was set up as a leafy, winding, quiet pocket with low density living as its major characteristics. Livability in the suburb will suffer a lot as a result if the development is approved.

    * Roads, parking and garbage collection are also major concerns. Roads in Aspendale are very thin, winding and have no 'main' through roads and were made to deal with minimal traffic (come have a look when cars are parked on the street and you will immediately see). The streets of Aspendale are difficult to navigate at the best of times with the amount of cars parked on the street. This development will put considerable additional strain on a particularly difficult street with an already dangerous corner.
    As for parking and garbage, there is no space space for garbage collection without impacting neighbors livability. Both visitors, large driving age families and service cars will spill out onto the street. Having a high impact and inconvenience on current residents and which is very different from the current arrangements.

18. I live in Larnook Cres and I strongly object to the car parking plan for this proposal. 77 Larnook Cres is right on a 90 degree blind bend - there have been numerous accidents there and if any cars are parked anywhere near this bend, it will force cars to pass parked cars on the wrong side of the road which is an unacceptable hazard. Larnook Cres is a narrow suburban street, not a large road. Each property should have no less than space for 3 cars and there must be provision for 7-10 visitor spaces. Otherwise the council will be setting a countdown clock the the first accident caused by this development. This development should be limited to suit the expectations of the neighborhood.

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