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1. what is with the council zoning on the peninsula they build residential in commercial and build commercial in residential
   i think that this project shouldnt be allowed for the quiet avenue for the traffic and for the lack of parking for the staff and clients that with be there daily besides being an eye sore and not fitting in with existing properties

2. I believe that Watkin avenue lacks infrastructure for a development of this type

3. Not in watkin ave it is a eye sore

4. I do not approve of the intended Child Care Centre in my street as it will impact on the quiet ambience and create a lot more traffic. I moved into this area as there were no commercial buildings and believe that it should remain strictly residential. The current infrastructure does not allow for the increase in traffic or parking that will be required for a child care centre. The residents of this street need to be listened to on this issue as it will impact greatly on our lives.

5. I would like to lodge my complaint about the planned Child Care Centre proposed for 23 Watkin Avenue Woy Woy. I am concerned that, as an elderly person the increased traffic and noise in my area will have a negative impact on my life. I have lived in the area for many years and was always under the impression that it would remain a residential area. To find that there will be a commercial business in the street is very unsettling. I would hope that the council would have its elderly citizens in high regard. Please do not put me through these very unnecessary trials. I like my life and home the way it is. To have cars zooming around such a small street will make my very uneasy.

6. I will be objecting most definitely to this development on a number of reasons. Firstly the street is not fit to handle the extra traffic as when it rains the water can lap as far as my front gate, extra traffic on this road will have the water near to our front doors!! The water does not 'pond' as they say it RIVERS! and sits around for days on end after the rain. There is not adequate parking supplied and as for off street parking there is none.
   The character of the building definitely does NOT fit in with the other residential homes in the area and is rather intrusive being a double storey public/commercial existence peering into neighbouring yards. 40 children could mean 120 plus people of the public on any one day visiting this Child Care centre in our RESIDENTIAL area. Also the services, bin truck, food truck etc.. No thank you....Member of council please consider all aspects of this application, it really is not in a suitable location due to the current poor road infrastructure and the character of this development.

7. I reside in the neighborhood and am concerned about increased traffic in the area. I work in the early childhood industry myself and am well aware of regular events such as Xmas parties, Easter Hat parades, Graduation night and disco nights that preschools hold which would increase noise, traffic and related parking issues that would severely disrupt the peace in our residential area. In addition, the proposed two story building would invade the privacy of the residents in its immediate surrounds. I am also concerned about the use of the rear lane for parking in this commercial business which was never designed for such traffic. Another concern is the ongoing lack of drainage and regular flooding in this area in heavy rain. For the reasons mentioned above, I am against this proposal.

8. We live very close to this property and we feel that this should not be allowed to happen in this neighborhood as the streets are very busy during the morning and afternoon with The Woy Woy South public school is at the bottom of our street the traffic is bad as it is getting out onto Ocean Beach road. The lane way they intend to use goes both ways and is not duel carriage way. The roads and lane ways all flood in heavy rain and any building raised up 600mm is sure to shed more water into the low lying houses and flats

9. I will be directly affected by this development as I live behind this address. My only access to my property is the lane way between Dunalban & Watkin Ave. This lane way is only a single lane & only used for tenants. I understand this Child Care will be using the lane way for drop off/pick up which is totally unrealistic & will block access for all lane way tenants. Also the raising of the road will cause flooding to my property. I am totally against this development & strongly recommend that the Gosford City Council consider the negative effects to the existing tenants of this area.

10. As a direct neighbour I strongly disagree to this monstrosity COMMERCIAL business being approved. The street and rear lane already have a lot of safety issues with traffic flow, flooding, unsafe-uneven walk and driveways which is a tragedy waiting to happen already. Also to mention MAJOR health and privacy concerns that could go on for a long time.
    In no way shape or form does this COMMERCIAL business fit in with the look of our avenue. The amount of building to land is way out of balance and not enough car parking provided for the amount of staff and children that will be using it.
    With only a few of the things mentioned in all comments above I don't know how council are even considering this be built in our community RESIDENTIAL AVE.

11. 23 Watkin Avenue has always been a residential property in a heavily residential area. Has the council contacted all the residents in this area individually to notify them of this change of plan? How can the council arrange for a childcare facility in a community when the community do not want it and object to the proposal?
    The Council appears to be disregarding the rate payers in favour of commercial enterprise fiscal matters. When was the public consultation for this proposal and why has there been no minutes published for public review? Gosford Council is displaying a blatant disregard for tax payers with unjustified support for a "non-resident" business owner with financial gain as their only interest in the area. The Council should have a 2 tier system or 2 separate departments i.e clearly define the residential area from the commercial area. The present set up of the Council allows commercial enterprise to over rule people living in their own homes all their life, pay their rates, work all their life to own their own homes and then have "their right to say" or "voice" removed or taken away. The Council staff seem to have already supported the Child Care centre with the rezoning and paucity of information regarding this business for the general public review.
    Child care centres are not permitted at this site because it  is contrary to Council’s Development Control Plan 117. Section 7.4.3 states that a childcare centre should not be located in a cul-de-sac, opposite an intersection or on any other road where additional vehicles may create traffic conflict or adverse impact on the amenity of the area. The location does not comply with any of these requirements. There are 100 resident houses on this road. This road is a no-through road which is blocked off at the end by the Everglades golf course. The amenity of adjoining neighbours is significantly compromised.
    The neighbouring properties to this proposed business does not just consist of young families with young children. The neighbours consist of mature families and retired couples that have no interest in this type of commercial business. Although, residents do have great respect and care about children in our community but we also understand a collection of this volume of children altogether can be noisy and disrupt the peace and tranquility enjoyed in Watkin Avenue forever. Also, the precedence it creates in over-development of land zoned for residential purposes only. Futhermore, incompatibility with neighbouring land uses: the proposal does not integrate into the existing residential environment and is unnecessarily obtrusive in terms of size, bulk, height and the invasion on neighbouring privacy. At the end of the day this is not about a child care facility it is infact only about business enterprise and financial gain. There are Childcare facilities already all over the Peninsula that have vacancies. This proposed Childcare centre will detract from the existing established Childcare centres we already have. The economic impact on the community needs serious consideration. The location of such a large facility in a totally residential area is contrary to the objectives of the Central Coast Regional Strategy.
    There are major flooding concerns in Watkin Avenue whenever there is heavy or prolonged rain this road completely floods. There is no curb or guttering on this road to drain away flood water. Then as the water stands on the road it builds up to significant depths in parts hiding deep drains etc. There are approximately 100 residential houses on Watkin Avenue and when a neighbouring road floods namely Mackensie road the residents of that road also use Watkin Avenue to enter and exit onto Ocean Beach Road. This results in doubling of traffic on Watkin road as a result. This flooding and traffic issue will be compounded by this new proposal adding even more new traffic to an already dangerous driving and parking conditions. What precautions or infrastructure
    plans will the Council make to consider the safety of the residents/pedestrians on this road? The location and design creates significant safety and traffic hazards that pose an unacceptable health and safety risk to children, parents, pedestrians and motorists.
    How many staff will be employed at this Child care Centre and what are the parking arrangements for all the staff? Is the staff parking area separate from the carer/parent drop off parking areas. The parking for this Centre is not a "kiss and drop" zone. Infact, cars will need to be parked for the duration of time required to escort the child into the centre, talk to the staff, settle the child there. That is 40 cars all "parked" for the same duration doing the same thing. Where are these cars parking ? in the neighbours gardens? The residents already object to this sort of parking set up ! Has the Council allocated carparks elsewhere for this purpose? Futhermore, the foundation of the road in Watkin Avenue is sand based. After every flood deep potholes appear almost immediately, considering the weight of the new proposed traffic it has significant potential for dangerous driving conditions for everyone.
    There is an added high risk of Bushfire.
    This is an ill thought out Child Centre location and we suggest the owner checks out areas around the Peninsula with vacant buildings standing waiting to be used and have ample parking attached to them. A vacant building example would be the old "video ezy" How about using correct areas for the proposal and actually working with the community and not against the people of the community and their wishes. Please respect our community and "hands off " our home life and environment!

12. I believe that Watkin avenue lacks infrastructure for a development of this type

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