STREETSCAPE CHARACTER STUDY - Manningham Council

STREETSCAPE CHARACTER STUDY

MANNINGHAM CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER, 2009

STREETSCAPE CHARACTER STUDY Manningham City Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. PART A: Background Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4 Study Aims ............................................................................................................................. 5 Strategic Context .................................................................................................................... 6 Study Methodology ................................................................................................................. 9 Streetscape Character ......................................................................................................... 10 Streetscape Character Typologies ....................................................................................... 14 Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 17 PART B: Individual Streetscape Character Precincts

Main Roads ............................................................................................................... 20 Doncaster Hill Precinct .............................................................................................. 40 Historic Precincts ...................................................................................................... 42 Pine Theme Precincts ............................................................................................... 46 Traditional Grid Precincts .......................................................................................... 50 Modern Curvilinear Precincts .................................................................................... 65 Low Density Precincts ............................................................................................... 80 Rural Precinct ........................................................................................................... 88

APPENDICES References Tree and Landscaping Species List Street Tree Selection by Residential Street

STREETSCAPE CHARACTER STUDY Manningham City Council

PART A: Background

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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Study is to provide an integrated streetscape character strategy with the purpose of co-ordinating the enhancement of Manningham's residential areas and strengthening its sense of identity. It is Council's policy that our city will be a leader in providing an environment and a quality of life of the highest standard to the benefit of all. It is also policy that the physical character of the municipality continue to reflect the qualities of the natural environment, with the Yarra Valley, creeks, hills and ridges providing a 'sense of place' for residents, and with each suburb maintaining a sense of identity within the city as a whole. The study has established a typology of streetscape character areas from which individual precincts have been delineated and their character described. Proposed tree planting, a range of co-ordinated streetscape elements including planting, street furniture and lighting have been prescribed to collectively influence and establish an identifiable character for the municipality and its individual areas.


STUDY AIMS Street trees play a significant part in defining communities and a well treed streetscape can greatly increase residential pride in their neighbourhood. Even though many of Manningham’s streets and suburbs are defined to a large extent by the tree cover the role of street trees is in many cases overlooked. Street trees in Manningham’s urban areas are a significant component of the urban forest. Given the patterns of urban redevelopment and landscape trends away from the planting of large treed in residential gardens the significance of street trees to the overall urban forest is increasing. In addition to the amenity value they provide Manningham’s street trees play a significant environmental role in providing habitat, capturing carbon, offering shade and creating opportunities for water sensitive urban design. The major aims and considerations of street tree planting are as follows: Consistency An important objective of street tree planting in residential streets is to achieve a greater consistency of tree species than presently exists. Many streets have a significant number of ‘ad-hoc’ tree species planted by individual residents over the years. It is proposed that these streets will be gradually rationalised with a staged program of tree removal and replacement planting, so that a consistent theme is created in each street. Suitability of Existing Street Planting As well as undesirable ‘ad-hoc’ planting by individual residents over time, other planting deemed unsuitable include the alternating avenues of Prunus and Melaleuca species planted by Council in the 1950’s and 60’s. These trees do not have the stature nor character to create leafy avenues and will be replaced with more suitable species in a staged tree replacement program. Existing Character As a general rule, the existing character of a street and wider precinct will be built upon and enhanced. The existing character is often derived from the theme plantings on private property, but can also be set by existing street trees or nearby parkland. Visual Interest It is important to create visual interest in the streetscape with the selected species. This can largely be achieved by the individual form, colour and texture of the tree species. If two or more species are planted in a particular street, it is imperative that the individual species are visually compatible and associate well. Tree Size The essence of species selection is to select the largest tree possible for the particular conditions of a street, such as width of nature strips, presence and type of overhead wires, sight lines, etc. Larger species can create a leafy tree canopy over the street, whereas if the trees are too small, the road, utilities and buildings tend to dominate the streetscape.


STRATEGIC CONTEXT MSS/Planning Scheme Manningham’s vision for future land-use planning and development is expressed in a number of key land use themes, one being enhancing environment and liveability. Manningham’s commitment to sustainability underpins each of these themes. Urban design and streetscapes feature prominently as part of the environment land-use theme. Key strategies of this land-use area are to implement the Streetscape Character Study (1998), and the Manningham Street Tree Program (1998). Manningham Residential Character Guidelines 2005 The Manningham Residential Character Guideline was prepared in response to Melbourne 2030 to ensure that development is appropriate to meet the changing needs of the community. The Guideline aims to protect the features and characteristics that are unique to Manningham. The Guideline does not apply to non-residential properties, areas east of the Mullum Mullum Creek, or areas of post 1975 housing in Templestowe, Donvale and Doncaster East. Specific strategies include:

• To reinforce the open streetscape character by having no, or low fencing to, allow views to front gardens;

• The private open space of dwellings should have a minimum of one canopy tree with a spreading crown, capable of growing to a height of 8.0 metres or more at maturity;

• On sites that front Doncaster Road, or Manningham Road, canopy trees proposed to be planted in the front setback need to be consistent with the existing street trees to assist in creating a boulevard character.

Doncaster Hill Strategy 2002 The Doncaster Hill Strategy provides an integrated planning response to the social, economic and environmental issues facing the Doncaster Hill Activity Centre. The Strategy facilitates the creation of a better place to live, visit and work for all present and future citizens. A major urban design vision for Doncaster Hill is a strong boulevard character along Doncaster road, Williamsons Road and Tram Road. Active street frontages will be encouraged along Doncaster Road and Williamsons Road. The boulevard character be supported by formal street tree planting and the incorporation of high quality, contemporary street furniture. Boulevard street trees comprise two staggered avenues of deciduous trees planted at 12-15 metre centres. These comprise Autumn Glory Plane planted generally 3.5 metres from the buildings and Chanticleer Pear planted 1.8 metres from the road kerb. Landscaping between the boulevard pavement and the building will comprise a mix of hard and soft landscape treatment that complements the boulevard character. Planning Scheme Amendment C54: Pine Tree Theme Areas The introduction of the new Schedule 7 (Significant Pine Tree Theme Area) to the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO7) is based on the findings and recommendations of the Manningham


Monterey Pine and Cypress Tree Assessment 2003. Manningham’s pine trees were historically planted as windbreaks around orchards and homesteads. They form an important part of Manningham’s cultural landscape. Four (4) distinct areas containing major concentrations of pine trees have been identified in the municipality and are proposed to be included in the new SLO7. Warrandyte Heritage Guidelines: Public Domain The Public Domain Guideline is one of a suite of Guidelines that cover new buildings or alterations to existing residential and commercial buildings, signage and the public domain. The Guideline is intended to ensure that new streetscape works can occur without loos of those qualities that make Warrandyte Township special. Advice is provided on material and colour selection, street furniture fencing, paths and landscaping. Indigenous vegetation is fundamental to the character of Yarra Street. The majority of recent plantings have utilised local plants in informal groupings, which helps to provide landscape continuity and habitat. Streetscape Strategy 1998 The Manningham Street Tree Program (October 1998) outlined an overall strategy for the Street Tree Program and provided an implementation program. The general planting strategy included tree planting along major roads and replacement of aged trees; garden beds at key locations including activity centres, gateways and major intersections; and tree planting and replacement in residential streets. The order of implementation of the program was recommended as follows:

• Major Roads; • Gateways; • Roundabouts and Traffic Islands; and • Street Tree Replacement Program (in residential streets).

The Strategy recommended that $400,000 per annum be allocated for the Street Tree Replacement Program, and that it be concentrated in the older grid areas of the city, commencing in Bulleen and those areas north and south of Doncaster Road. Street Tree Assessment 1999 A Street Tree Inventory was completed in October 1999 which was prepared specifically for the Street Light Replacement Area (bounded by Mullum Mullum Creek, George Street, Williamsons Road and Warrandyte Road) and extended to all other residential areas west of Mullum Mullum Creek. Approximately 1,400 streets were assessed and prioritised, and a prioritised program of works established for the Street Light Replacement area. The inventory closely correlates with the Streetscape Character Study. Manningham Street Tree Inventory The Manningham Street Tree Inventory has been progressively developed through the collection of data on street trees. The data base, which is accessible through Council’s GIS system, currently contains 46,974 within the urban areas west of the Mullum Mullum Creek and south of Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road. Information on individual street trees includes location, tree identification number, species, height, DBH, condition, hazard, powerlines, inspection date,


and general comments. The Inventory enables Council to properly manage its street tree assets. Urban and Park Design Guidelines 2009 The main purpose of the Urban and Park Design Guideline is to provide advice for the planning and selection of smaller facilities, furniture and other elements in open space and streetscape situations. The Guideline aims to provide practical advice for the design and provision of public furniture in public roads, carparks and shopping centres. The Guideline:

• Contains a suite of standard furniture and landscape elements that complement Manningham’s style and corporate guidelines;

• Includes matrices to guide the appropriate selection of facilities, furniture and other elements in a wide range of locations;

• Recognises the importance of protecting and enhancing the existing characters of Manningham by dividing Manningham into three areas (Urban, Transition and Country) to help guide the selection of furniture and other elements;

• Provide direction for colour selection; and • Provide guidance on sustainable practices including sustainable water sensitive

urban design landscaping and street tree practices.


STUDY METHODOLOGY As the character of the public domain streetscape is integrally linked to the residential character of the private domain the study methodology, by necessity, needs to consider the overall streetscape and residential character in order to define individual character precincts. The following methodology was developed for identifying and evaluating the streetscape character precincts: 1. Existing physical information in the form of maps and overlays was collected and

analysed, including:

• Arterial roads • Topography • Precincts (from previous studies) • Subdivisions • Land-Use • Open Space • Development Periods • Neighbourhood Activity Centres.

2. All streets west of Mullum Mullum Creek were surveyed and their components or

physical elements were recorded on inventory sheets. This field survey included a detailed street tree assessment, provided data for the Asset Management and Street Tree Management programs, for the Street Tree Masterplan and Visual Character assessments.

4. A typology of urban character areas was established, and individual character

precincts were delineated and described. 5. A Street Tree Masterplan was developed to reflect the overall character of the City and

specific planting was prescribed for each streetscape character precinct. 6. An initial priority listing was established for precincts requiring urgent tree-planting. 7. A draft report was submitted to Council and made available to the community for

comment.


STREETSCAPE CHARACTER The City of Manningham can be divided into two very broad character zones falling east and west of Mullum Mullum Creek, east being the more rural, least developed natural landscape area, while west being predominantly urban residential development. The eastern area is described in a 1992 Council Study of Visual Significance as having 'undulating terrain dissected by ridges and drainage gullies and has a good cover of indigenous trees over most of the area. Visually, the area is significant in the Melbourne Metropolitan Region because of its rural bushland appearance and large areas of 'open space.' Planning controls have protected the eastern area from intensive settlement activity and hence retaining much of its rural character. West of the Mullum Mullum Creek is highly urbanised with a character derived from previous natural and man-made influences. Rapid urban expansion in the post-war era has seen the transition from 'raw' suburban development to the 'urban forest' residential development that typifies the perceived character and qualities of the City. The significant physical elements which were found to determine or influence the definition of streetscape character precincts and the visual quality of Manningham's residential areas are:

• residential grain (lot size and density); • subdivision pattern (and period of development); • building style; • road hierarchy and construction; • topography (ridge-lines, valleys); • orientation (north/south facing, vistas); • tree cover; • landscape features (rivers, creeks); • present zoning.

Varying combinations of the above elements, combined with cultural and social factors, define the residential sense of place and identity in each precinct. The individual elements are described as follows: Residential Grain (Lot Size and Density) The older, more established areas of Manningham within the Residential 1 and Residential 3 zones have typically quarter acre blocks (about 650m2) which can be reduced to 300m2 by dual occupancy or multi-unit development. The Larger Lot Subdivisions within the Low Density Residential zoning have typically one acre blocks, while subdivisions within the area zoned Rural Zone now have a minimum lot size of 8 hectares. Housing in the non-urban areas to the east of Mullum Mullum Creek generally comprises well-appointed dwellings on rural-residential allotments ranging from 3 ha to 40 ha. The township of Warrandyte consists of smaller allotments ranging from 750 m2 to 1,250 m2. Low density


development is characteristic of housing in the township of Wonga Park, areas of Park Orchards and Donvale, which consist of allotments which are generally no smaller than 0.2 ha. The lot size and corresponding house size have significant influence on the visual character created in a subdivision, and in particular the degree to which the pattern of residential development can be successfully integrated into a landscaped setting. Subdivision Pattern and Period of Development Depending on when and how an area was first subdivided, there may be variations in lot size, street pattern, tree cover and architectural style. The main variable in the municipality is the change from regular grid subdivision pattern, regardless of topography, which occurred generally prior to the 1970's, to the more curvilinear road pattern, with many court ended streets, which corresponded more to landform, as well as fashion. The latter became more dominant after 1970. Building Style In Manningham residential development has occurred in large coherent areas of fairly uniform building style, and has generally moved incrementally from the more established areas south of and around Doncaster Road, towards the north. Building styles largely correspond to the period of development. The older areas of Manningham, which established post war up to the 1960's, have the traditional grid street layout, and are a mix of weatherboard and brick construction with mostly tiled hip and valley roofs. The mid 1970's to 1980's saw the development of the curvilinear road layout, with predominantly brick dwellings, still mostly with hip and valley roofs, but a move to beige and brown colours and more variety in general form, and in elements such as windows. In the late 1980's and 1990's developing technology particularly tilt concrete slab construction brought a change to a more eclectic mix of styles with various futuristic revivals - Colonial, Tudor, Mediteranian, classical, Georgian, mixed with variations of previous more simple styles and various 'modernist' and 'post modern' styles. The general dwelling size also grew much larger during this period, with greater potential to impact on a hillside environment. There is a pressing need for responsive architectural design in these more sensitive environments. Road Construction The majority of arterial roads are located in the highly urbanised areas west of the Mullum Mullum Creek (refer Map 1), where few roads are without kerb and channels, while east of Mullum Mullum Creek a greater proportion of roads have not been constructed to the fully 'engineered' condition of the metropolitan areas and often have trees growing right up to the road edge. The informality of these roads is perceived as a positive environmental factor, and is equated to the rustic charm of the area. Where roads do not have footpaths or front boundary fences, an uninterrupted sweep of green is achieved from the road edge into adjoining properties. Isolated examples of innovative road design are found in streets such as Whittens Lane, where the road pavement meanders within a standard road reserve, and incorporates substantial areas of unit paving and landscaped areas.


Topography and Orientation Manningham has a diverse topography when compared to the majority of the metropolitan area, ranging from river flats and gently undulating slopes in the west to more steeply dissected slopes east of Mullum Mullum Creek. This variety of landform, the undulating hilly character and the resulting views contributes substantially to the perceived quality and character of the residential areas. Major roads are often located along ridge lines, affording panoramic views. The urban character of residential areas is influenced by the general orientation of the area, whether it is north or south facing, and the panoramic vistas afforded by the orientation. The City is dissected by four creek valleys, the Koonung Creek at the south boundary, Ruffey Creek, Mullum Mullum and Andersons Creeks to the east. The long relatively broad ridge along Doncaster Road forms a distinctive landform element with wide views either side. Gradients are generally less than 10% in this area, but the hilly elevated terrain still offers the same variety of interesting landforms, and sequential of views as areas with steeper gradients. The Yarra River forms the city's northern boundary from Warrandyte where the river cuts through the steep topography in a pronounced gorge, and through steeply moderate hills to the east end of the Chandler Basin, forming the closest significant area of flood plain to Melbourne. Tree Cover The original vegetation in most areas west of Mullum Mullum Creek was almost completely removed, initially for orchard and agricultural use, and has been replaced by a new 'urban forest' of suburban gardens and street trees. Some significant red gums were able to be retained in isolated areas on the Yarra flats. The presence of indigenous trees east of Mullum Mullum Creek, being highly distributed, is perceived by many as the most significant contributor to residential quality. The presence and character of street trees play an important role in determining the visual amenity of residential streets. The fashion of the 1950's, 1960's and even the 1970's was to plant uniform avenues of alternating Prunus species, Melaleuca species or Lophostemon confertus. Lophostemon is a larger tree capable of contributing to the avenue effect, but the Prunus and Melaleuca do not have the stature nor character to create the leafy avenues seen in other areas east of Melbourne. This standard approach generally corresponds to older areas with grid pattern street layouts. The lack of a leafy avenue effect in these areas has meant that the street tree planting has made only a minor contribution to the perceived neighbourhood character. Where larger specimen trees have been planted such as Pin Oaks and the larger Eucalypts, these trees have provided a much greater contribution to neighbourhood character. Newer subdivisions have been planted with a wider variety of native trees, but these are generally still smaller species, and do not contribute significantly to the total vegetation or tree cover of an area. Where there is no remnant tree cover, it is the trees and shrubs of individual residential gardens which are the most significant contributor to neighbourhood character. Most gardens are an adhoc mix of native and exotic plants - generally those plants which were fashionable, or readily available in the nursery trade at the time.


East of Mullum Mullum Creek it is the remnant tree cover which provides a visually cohesive character. In other areas, it is the swathe of garden vegetation, which enfolds and unites even disparate and visually obtrusive building elements. It is the larger dominant trees (generally Eucalypts) which mask and soften the distant views of adjacent residential areas. Besides our indigenous vegetation, flowering fruit trees (particularly apples and pears) and remnant pine trees have strong local associations based on our orcharding past. Landscape Landscape character is derived from a combination of all the previous natural and man-made categories. For the local resident and visitor alike, the main perception of the majority of the study area is gained from movement along the road network, with main entry points being 'gateway zones'. The commercial areas form strong nodal points and landmarks within residential areas. These commercial areas have crept along main arterial roads such as Doncaster Road, somewhat fragmenting and dividing residential areas. The Yarra River, Koonung Creek, Ruffey Creek, Mullum Mullum Creek and Andersons Creek and some associated minor creek valleys, form significant natural environmental corridors which both dissect and link residential areas. All waterways within the municipality are tributaries of the Yarra River. Koonung Creek lost much of its natural character due to the urbanising of its catchment by the Eastern Freeway. Ruffey Creek also has a highly urbanised catchment, but nevertheless provides a much needed 'natural' corridor linking adjoining residential areas in the western part of the city. Mullum Mullum Creek has significant conservation and recreation value with a major node being Currawong Bush Park, and Andersons Creek basin is rural in character, with tracts of native forest interspersed with grazing and agricultural lands. Remnant indigenous tree cover, particularly east of Mullum Mullum Creek and in the isolated tip of Lower Templestowe, is seen as a major contributing factor to the residential amenity of those areas. The views encompass tree covered hills and ridges, in which houses are generally concealed or masked by vegetation. The corresponding views in the more recently developed parts of Manningham are of 'raw' suburban development, however in many parts of the more established areas the quickly growing 'urban forest' of residential gardens is again providing a well vegetated outlook.


STREETSCAPE CHARACTER TYPOLOGIES

Within these two broad character zones, the following Streetscape Character Typologies were identified: A. Main Roads B. Doncaster Hill Precinct C. Historic Precincts D. Pine Theme Precincts E. Residential Grid Precincts F. Residential Curvilinear Precincts G. Low Density Precincts H. Rural Precinct STREETSCAPE CHARACTER PRECINCTS Distinct Streetscape Character Precincts were subsequently identified within each typology, as follows: A. Main Roads Blackburn Road Bulleen Road Doncaster Road Foote Street/Reynolds Road Manningham Road Springvale Road Templestowe Road Thompsons Road Williamsons Road B. Doncaster Hill Precinct Precinct 1: Doncaster Hill C. Historic Precincts Precinct 2: Templestowe Hill Precinct 3: Waldau Settlement Precinct 4: Warrandyte Township D. Pine Theme Precincts Precinct 5: Newmans Precinct 6: Pine Ridge Precinct 7: Park Orchards E. Residential Grid Precincts Precinct 8: Yarra Backdrop Precinct 9: Sheahans Precinct 10: Macedon


Precinct 11: Ruffey Creek Precinct 12: Templestowe North Precinct 13: Thompson South Precinct 14: Eastern Precinct 15: Schramms Precinct 16: Doncaster East Precinct 17: Elgar Precinct 18: Whittens Precinct 19: Leeds Precinct 20: Tunstall Precinct 21: Hillcrest F. Residential Curvilinear Precincts Precinct 22: Bolin Bolin Precinct 23: Brickworks Precinct 24: Aquarena Precinct 25: Ruffey Lake Precinct 26: Green Gully Precinct 27: The Pines Precinct 28: Larnoo Precinct 29: Jenkins Precinct 30: Anderson Precinct 31: Milgate Precinct 32: Bellevue Precinct 33: Baradine Precinct 34: Warrandyte West Precinct 35: Brushy Park G. Low Density Precincts Precinct 36: Candlebark Precinct 37: Serpells Precinct 38: Whitefriars Precinct 39: Lookover Precinct 40: Park Orchards Precinct 41: Warrandyte Precinct 42: Wonga Park Township H. Rural Precinct Precinct 43: Green Wedge


IMPLEMENTATION Capital Works Program A street tree inventory completed in October 1999 prioritised all streets in the area west of Mullum Mullum Creek and the streets in each area are sequentially planted in accordance with the priority given. An allocation of $400,000 per year over 12 years was originally recommended in the Street Tree Program. In the third year this was increased to $607,000 for the main program. Streetscape Improvement Program The Streetscape Improvement Capital Works Program aims to improve the appearance of main roads and residential streets by implementing a programmed infill and replacement of street trees and landscaped areas consistent with the aims of the Streetscape Character Study. The Manningham Street Tree Program (October 1998) outlined the overall strategy for the Streetscape Improvement Program and provided the initial implementation program. The main roads, gateways, roundabouts and traffic islands were given priority for the first two years of the tree planting program. Planting in residential precincts commences in 2000/2001 as a street tree replacement program. The Program has enabled the planting and initial maintenance of approximately 2,500 new semi-advanced street trees per year. The approved strategy recommended that work commence in Bulleen, followed by Bulleen/Templestowe and progress along the older, more established areas adjoining Doncaster Road. The Program attracts an annual capital allocation of $400,000. Streetscape Improvement in Street Light Replacement Area The Streetscape Improvement in Street Light Replacement Area Program aims to improve the appearance of residential areas within the Street Light Replacement Area by implementing a programmed infill and replacement of street trees consistent with the aims of the Streetscape Character Study. The program was initiated to deal with gaps in street tree planting which occurred in many street in the United Energy managed area with the upgrade from older coach street lights to the standard United Energy street light. The Manningham Street Tree Program (October 1998) outlined the overall strategy for the Streetscape Improvement Program and provided the initial implementation program. The Program attracts an annual capital allocation of $58,000. Subdivision Street Trees The Subdivision Street tree Planting Program aims to improve the appearance of new residential streets by implementing a programmed streetscape development when sufficient new houses are developed in each new street. The taking of developer contributions is generally preferred to developer street tree planting given the preference for developers to plant street trees at the time of land sales which often results in major street tree losses at the time of housing development, often with Council paying the replacement cost. The Program attracts an annual capital allocation of $40,000 to offset previous developer contributions.


Timing All tree planing is best undertaken during the period from Autumn to Spring, i.e. from early April to late September/early October. Ordering of stock for the following year’s program is done as long as possible before the time of planting to ensure that suitably developed trees are acquired. Stock is generally in short supply at the time of planting. Planting Processes Tree species are selected in accordance with the Streetscape Study and the prevailing character of the area and having due regard to constraints such as width of median, proximity to traffic, overhead powerlines and sightlines, and plans are drawn and presented to the Streetscape Design Task Force for discussion and approval. Due to the inadequate planting width on most of Manningham’s main roads, a Tree Agreement is signed by the Council and VicRoads to ensure that VicRoads guidelines are not breached. Where trees are planted in nature-strips, the residents are letter box dropped and given two weeks to respond to the proposal to plant a tree or replace an existing tree in their nature strip.

Tree species are selected for residential streets on a similar basis as for major roads. Many streets have existing trees, a number of which may need to be replaced due to their age, health and type. The street tree inventory is consulted for advice on which species should be retained or removed in a particular street, and a subsequent site inspection done to review and confirm numbers. The trees will be replaced in a staged incremental process, where those that are damaged or badly formed are replaced in the first year, while others will be gradually replaced over time. Implementation proposals in the form of lists of individual streets outlining trees to be planted or replaced, the species selected and numbers are presented to the Streetscape Design Taskforce for their approval. Letters are forwarded to all residents in a street informing them of the types of tree to be planted, or trees to be replaced, the precise locations, and contact persons for directing further queries concerning the planting proposal (refer sample letter). After a two week period, the planting is implemented if no objections are received. Strategic Open Space and Streetscape Design Task Force

A Streetscape Design Taskforce was established by Council in June 1999 to assist in the design and implementation of streetscape improvements.

The taskforce regularly reviews planting strategies and other projects which affect the quality of Manningham’s streetscapes.


PART B: Individual Character Precincts


MAIN ROADS STREETSCAPES

DESCRIPTION Manningham’s Main Road Streetscapes are the linear strips of land adjacent to the main circulation routes and are important because they are the major viewing corridors from which most residents and visitors view the municipality. Manningham’s road reserves vary in width from 18 to 50 metres wide and may also be associated with adjacent Council Tree Reserves. All of Manningham’s main roads west of the Mullum Mullum Creek, with the exception of Blackburn Road north, High Street north, Old Warrandyte Road and Park Road are VicRoads road managed by Council under the terms of the Road Management Act 2004. All main road east of the Mullum Mullum Creek, with the exception of Croydon Road, Heidelberg Warrandyte Road, Ringwood Warrandyte Road and Yarra Street, are Council managed roads. Under the Road Management Act 2004 and the responsibility agreement Council is responsible for the management of the following main road streetscapes:

• Andersons Creek Road – Between road and property boundary, service road medians, and Tree Reserves;

• Blackburn Road – Between road and property boundary, service road medians, and Tree Reserves;

• Bulleen Road – Tree Reserves only; • Croydon Road – Between road and property boundary; • Doncaster Road/Mitcham Road – Between road and property boundary and centre

medians; • Elgar Road – Between road and property boundary; • Heidelberg Warrandyte Road – • High Street – Between road and property boundary and Tree Reserves; • King Street – Between road and property boundary and Tree Reserves; • Manningham Road/Banksia Street – Between road and property boundary, service

road medians, centre medians and Tree Reserves; • Reynolds Road/Foote Street – Between road and property boundary, service road

medians, and Tree Reserves; • Ringwood Warrandyte Road – • Springvale Road – Between road and property boundary, service road medians, and

Tree Reserves; • Templestowe Road/Parker Street/James Street/Anderson Street – Between road

and property boundary; • Thompsons Road – Between road and property boundary and service road medians; • Tram Road – Between road and property boundary and centre medians; • Wetherby Road/Victoria Street – Between road and property boundary; • Williamsons Road/Fitzsimons Lane – Between road and property boundary, service

road medians, centre medians and Tree Reserves; • Yarra Street – Between road and property boundary;


MAIN ROADS

ANDERSONS CREEK ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT An alternative route to Blackburn Road north, Anderson Creek Road has a distinct character derived from its ridgetop location, extensive views and remnant Red Box woodlands. Identified by VicRoads for possible future road widening the road reserve currently possesses wide verges on both sides. Incomplete and discontinuous service roads exist on both sides of the road. Council Tree Reserve occur at several locations along the road. The landscape theme is indigenous except for the entrances to Milgate Estate. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Remnants Red Box woodland.

PROPOSED THEMES Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection except for maintenance of existing landscape beds at entrances to Milgate Estate.


MAIN ROADS

BLACKBURN ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT Dissects Manningham from north-south road rises from Koonung Creek at southern end to Serpells Ridge then sharply descends to Yarra River floodplain. Landscape character become more informal with remnant indigenous trees north of King Street. Between Anderson Creek Road and Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road there are extensive tree reserves on both sides of the road with mixture of tree and understorey planting. Most of the road has no centre median. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Remnants of Red Box woodland on higher land to north. Robinias at Donburn Activity Centre. Red Flowering Gums common south of Donburn Activity Centre

PROPOSED THEMES Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement (north end) Native/Exotic Framework in a Formal Arrangement (near Donburn Activity Centre) Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement (south end) TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box E Quercus pallutris - Pin Oak (Donburn only)

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon – Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear (Donburn only) E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia (Donburn only) UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or native selection (north & south ends) Native or exotic selection (Donburn Shops environs)


MAIN ROADS

BULLEEN ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT Located along the edge of the Yarra River floodplain, Bulleen Road has large open spaces on both sides (particularly at the southern end). Major open spaces include Bulleen Park, Carey Sports Complex, Marcellin College, Trinity Grammar, Bolin Bolin Billabong and the former Bulleen Drive-In site. North of Trinity Grammar there are extensive tree reserves on both sides of the road with mixture of tree and understorey planting. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Remnants of Red Gum woodland particularly on floodplain areas.

PROPOSED THEMES Indigenous/Native Framework in an Informal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ – Red Flowering Yellow Gum Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or native selection Indigenous only in vicinity of bushland areas


MAIN ROADS

DONCASTER/MITCHAM ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct comprises the Doncaster Road viewing corridor. It presently contains a visually stark six lane road which divides the community. It has major facilities along its length, including four Activity Centres. The corridor has be scope to 'humanised', so that it presents a boulevard character with avenues of trees. Further mixed-use activity would consolidate an urban edge to the corridor over time. Doncaster Hill boulevard treatment with double rows of Chanticleer Pear and Autumn Glory Plane is used within Doncaster Hill area. There is extensive centre median tree planting. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Tree selection varies along road length Oak, Pear, Lemon Scented Gum, Spotted Gum and Brittle Gum.

PROPOSED THEMES Exotic/Native Framework in an Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES: FREEWAY TO PETTYS LANE Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum N Corymbia maculata – Spotted Gum N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) TREE SPECIES: DONCASTER HILL Large E Plantanus orientalis 'Autumn Glory' - Small Plane E Quercus borealis - Red Oak Small E Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ - Chanticleer Pear TREE SPECIES: J J TULLY TO JACKSON COURT Large E Quercus borealis Red Oak Medium E Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ Fastigiate Oak TREE SPECIES: JACKSON COURT TO MITCHAM ROAD Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum N Corymbia maculata - Spotted Gum Medium N Eucalyptus mannifera 'Maculosa' - Brittle Gum UNDERSTOREY Exotic or native selection. Dietes grandiflora extensively planted PLANTING between road and footpath. Red Flower Carpet Roses used on traffic islands at intersection of Williamsons/Tram Road.


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ELGAR ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT The narrow road reserve has resulted in minimal opportunities for significant street tree planting or streetscape development. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Native evergreen Queensland Box and Water Gum.

PROPOSED THEMES Exotic/Native Framework in an Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box

Small N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection


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HEIDELBERG WARRANDYTE ROAD & RINGWOOD WARRANDYTE ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT These winding roads bounded by wide treed corridors in one of the defining images of Manningham. Remnant bushland is common and changes from River Redgum woodland in the west, to Red Box hillsides near Warrandyte and Manna Gum woodlands along Anderson Creek to the east. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Indigenous bushland, remnant indigenous trees with isolated pine and cypress wind breaks.

PROPOSED THEMES Indigenous Framework in an Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box I Eucalyptus viminalis – Manna Gum

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection


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HIGH STREET CHARACTER STATEMENT High Street is a generally narrow road reserve within an urbanised with few trees reserves and limited space for streetscape improvements. Feature pine and cypress windbreak on front boundaries in a number of areas. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixture of generally evergreen trees

PROPOSED THEMES Exotic/Native Framework in an Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus sideroxylon - Red Ironbark E Plantanus orientalis - Plane Small N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection


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KING STREET CHARACTER STATEMENT King Street is awaiting road upgrades to provide kerb and channel, footpaths and bicycle lanes. The native evergreen character of the streetscape is provided by the number of landscaped Tree Reserves and Ruffey Lake Park. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixture of native/indigenous trees and shrubs in Tree Reserves. Lemon Scented Gums at eastern end.

PROPOSED THEMES Native/Indigenous Framework in an Formal and Informal Arrangements TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora – Lemon Scented Gum (eastern end) I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native or indigenous selection


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MANNINGHAM ROAD/BANKSIA ST CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct comprises the Manningham Road viewing corridor, continually rising from the Yarra River to Williamsons Road. The corridor has a curving alignment with vistas obtained to the Dividing Ranges, CAD and Heidelberg. It has several Activity Centres located along its length. It is presently devoid of significant trees and has a residential edge with typical planting of Prunus, Melaleuca and Lophostemon. There is an opportunity to extend the indigenous planting of the river environment along the corridor. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixture of native/indigenous trees and some specimen exotic planting.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon-scented Gum I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum (specimens only)

N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box E Platanus orientalis - Oriental Plane (specimen) E Quercus coccinea - Scarlet Oak E Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ - Fastigiate English Oak

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood

E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear Small E Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ - Capital Pear UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Generally native theme.


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REYNOLDS ROAD/FOOTE STREET CHARACTER STATEMENT In the west this road commences on the Yarra River floodplain. The road travels in a direct line to the west crossing major ridges and the Ruffey Creek and Mullum Mullum Creek valleys. Areas to the east contain significant areas of bushland. Extensive Tree Reserves and centre median planting help maintain the native landscape theme all along to Finns Reserve in the west. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixture of native/indigenous trees and some specimen exotic planting.

PROPOSED Native/Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement THEME TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box I Eucalyptus ovata - Swamp Gum I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow-leaf Peppermint I Eucalyptus rubida - Candlebark

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native/Indigenous theme (Indigenous only to the east).


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SPRINGVALE ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT Starting in the north at Reynolds Road near the Mullum Mullum Creek this road rises over the Old Warrandyte Road ridge before descending to the Koonung Creek (Eastern Freeway). It crosses undulating topography, dipping into several gullies along the way. It has areas of indigenous at the central and northern ends and a significant number of Pine trees in the Mitcham Road to Old Warrandyte Road area. The section south of Mitcham Road is a major divided road with a two to six metre wide centre median. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Indigenous bushland, isolated remnant indigenous trees, landscaped tree reserves,

and pine and cypress wind breaks near Old Warrandyte Road. PROPOSED Native/Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement (south) THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement (north) TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus ovata - Swamp Gum I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow-leaf Peppermint

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native/Indigenous theme (Indigenous only to the north).


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TEMPLESTOWE ROAD & PARKER, JAMES & ANDERSON STREETS CHARACTER STATEMENT This road route follows closely the Yarra River from Banksia Street to Fitzsimons Lane crossing Ruffey Creek along the way. From Banksia Street to Ruffey Creek the road is often the boundary between urban development (on the south) and public open spaces (on the north). Templestowe Village has a distinct character and landscape theme. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES River Redgums are the icon of this road which has a semi-rural character along much of its length.

PROPOSED Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement THEME Exotic/Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement (Templestowe Village) TREE SPECIES Large E Acer saccharinum - Silver Maple (Brickworks Estate only) I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow-leaf Peppermint I Eucalyptus viminalis - Manna Gum (Ruffey Creek environs) E Liriodendron tulipifera – Tulip Tree (Templestowe Village only)

N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Acacia mearnsii - Black Wattle I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia (Templestowe Village only) UNDERSTOREY Indigenous theme PLANTING Exotic/native selection in Templestowe Village


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THOMPSONS ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT This starts at the Yarra River floodplain in the north, rises up to the Manningham Road ridge before descending to the Koonung Creek valley at the eastern freeway. Remnants of the original River Redgum woodland can be found from Manningham Road to Foote Street. Given the narrowness of the road reserve, few central medians, overhead high voltage powerlines and no tree reserves streetscape improvement opportunities are limited. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Isolated River Redgums in the section north of Manningham Road.

PROPOSED Native/Indigenous Framework in an Formal Arrangement THEME Exotic/Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement (south of Manningham Road) TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke E Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ - Chanticleer Pear (south of Manningham Road) E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Mop Top’ – Mop Top Robinia (Thompsons Road local activity centre only) N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum (south of Manningham Road) UNDERSTOREY Native/Indigenous theme PLANTING


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TRAM ROAD CHARACTER STATEMENT Rising from the Koonung Creek valley (Eastern Freeway) up to Doncaster Hill this road forms a gateway to the city and major entrance to the Doncaster Hill Precinct. The only centre medians are narrow dividers at each end, although some service road medians exist. Indigenous Eastern Freeway landscaping extends out onto the initial parts of Tram Road. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES The existing landscaping provides little sense of identity. Groups of Red Oak has been planted in recent years to help establish a theme.

PROPOSED Exotic/Native Framework in an Formal Arrangement THEME TREE SPECIES

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box E Quercus borealis - Red Oak

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia UNDERSTOREY Exotic/Native theme PLANTING Indigenous theme near Eastern Freeway


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WETHERBY ROAD/VICTORIA STREET CHARACTER STATEMENT Starting at the Koonung Creek (Eastern Freeway) this narrow urban road generally has narrow nature strips, driveways, overhead powerlines and limited street tree planting opportunities. Sections of Tree Reserve exist at the northern and southern ends of the road. Indigenous Eastern Freeway landscaping extends out onto the initial parts of Wetherby Road. The heritage Waldau Precinct, Ruffey Lake Park and pine windbreaks provide distinct character to sections of the road. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Wetherby Road has a mixture of street trees without a strong landscape theme.

PROPOSED Exotic/Native Framework in an Formal Arrangement THEME TREE SPECIES Large N Casuarina cunninghamiana - River Sheoke (Victoria Street only) N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

Medium N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum (Wetherby Rd only)

N Melia azedarach - White Cedar (Wetherby Rd only) Small N Callistemon viminalis ‘Kings Park Special’ E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Sunburst’ - Honey Locust (Wetherby Rd only) N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum (Wetherby Rd only) UNDERSTOREY Wetherby Road - Exotic/Native selection PLANTING Victoria Street – Native/Indigenous selection


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WILLIAMSONS ROAD NORTH & FITZSIMONS LANE CHARACTER STATEMENT This road rises from the Yarra River southwards to the Serpells Ridge before dipping sharply to the Ruffey Creek valley before rising again to Manningham Road. The topography and road alignment undergoes various changes along its length. Views are obtained across the Yarra Parklands to the distant ranges. It has significant areas of indigenous and native vegetation along its length. The Westerfolds Metropolitan Park is a major focus adjoining the Yarra River. Landscaped Tree Reserves, often containing remnant indigenous vegetation, exist along most of the roads length. The indigenous clumping theme needs to be maintained and strengthened along the corridor.

EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Remnants of Red Gum woodland on floodplain areas to the north. Red Box and Yellow Box woodland on the Serpells Road and Manningham Road ridgetops. Manna Gum and Swamp Gully community along Ruffey Creek. PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum (Northern end)

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box I Eucalyptus ovata - Swamp Gum (Ruffey Creek) I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box (Ridgetops) I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow-leaf Peppermint I Eucalyptus viminalis – Manna Gum (Ruffey Creek)

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY Native/Indigenous theme PLANTING


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WILLIAMSONS ROAD SOUTH (Manningham Rd to Doncaster Rd) CHARACTER STATEMENT This ridgetop road is a major focal point on Doncaster Hill with a streetscape dominated by Westfield Doncaster. Doncaster Hill boulevard treatment with double rows of Chanticleer Pear and Autumn Glory Plane is used within Doncaster Hill area. There is extensive centre median tree planting. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Canary Island Palms in front of Westfield Doncaster.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Plantanus orientalis 'Autumn Glory' - Small Plane E Quercus borealis - Red Oak Small E Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ - Chanticleer Pear UNDERSTOREY Exotic theme PLANTING


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YARRA STREET CHARACTER STATEMENT The old Warrandyte township is a unique rural style village nestled beside the Yarra River in a narrow valley surrounded by steep forested hills. Many of the original township buildings still exist in Yarra Street. Many examples of large Manna Gums define the river side of Yarra Street. The distinctive Red Box trees visually define the hillside above. Yarra Street is also associated with the areas of Prunus, Elm and isolated Oaks that are evidence of the town’s history. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Indigenous trees and patches of bushland extending up to the road are the signature of the streetscape. Manna Gum and Red Box are the dominating species.

PROPOSED Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement THEME TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box I Eucalyptus viminalis – Manna Gum

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous theme only


DONCASTER HILL ACTIVITY CENTRE

DESCRIPTION Doncaster Hill is a 58 hectare area stretching along the major corridors of Doncaster Road, Williamsons Road and Tram Road. The Doncaster Hill Activity Centre area is regarded as a prime location for redevelopment based on topographic features and existing physical and community infrastructure assets. The specific objectives and requirements outlined in the Doncaster Hill Strategy 2002 are drawn from the required elements for a new Sustainable Urban Village. This incorporates the creation of an Attractive Village through high quality urban design solutions, enhancement of vista, active street frontages, boulevard treatments, pedestrian connectivity and high quality landscape development.

PRECINCT 1: DONCASTER HILL CHARACTER STATEMENT The Doncaster Hill Activity Centre is strategically located on a major regional ridgeline with panoramic vistas. Westfield Doncaster is the major focus of the precinct, which also incorporates Municipal Offices, a mix of commercial and light industrial uses, a school, churches and some historic buildings. Doncaster Hill is focused on two heavily trafficked arterial roads. It requires a consolidation of built form with an identifiable community focus and further medium density housing to form a stronger identity. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Queensland Box (Residential streets), Canary Island Palm (Westfield Doncaster), Autumn Glory Plane (Doncaster Road), Red Oak and

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TREE SPECIES Large N Angophora costata - Smooth Barked Apple Gum N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum N Corymbia maculata – Spotted Gum I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Plantanus orientalis 'Autumn Glory' - Small Plane E Quercus borealis - Red Oak Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar Small N Corymbia calophylla ‘Rosea’ - Red Flowering Marri E Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ - Chanticleer Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY Exotic/Native themes PLANTING


HISTORIC PRECINCTS

DESCRIPTION Historic tree themes have been identified, namely:

• Templestowe Hill; • Waldau Settlement area; and • Warrandyte Township.


HISTORIC PRECINCTS

PRECINCT 2: TEMPLESTOWE HILL CHARACTER STATEMENT This older precinct adjoins the Yarra River and has a distinctive 'rural' character, with traditional grid pattern streets, but not highly engineered ie. open spoon drains, with significant amounts of original tree cover retained. The topography is undulating. Remnant Red Gums, older gardens and original windbreaks remain in some streets. The area also contains stands of remnant Pines. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Redgum Woodland, Cypress windbreaks and other Eucalyptus species.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Redgum I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY SPECIES Indigenous only selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The front gardens are 60% native and 40% exotic. Sweeping lawns create a park like effect.

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PRECINCT 3: WALDAU SETTLEMENT CHARACTER STATEMENT This area has been defined as a sub-precinct because of its German Settlement origins, focussing upon the Lutheran Church, Schramms Cottage and Rieschiecks Reserve. It has a strong relationship to the Municipal Gardens and has a small orchard. Remnant Pines enhance its character. The power source comprises above ground powerlines both high and low voltage. The potentially unique character of this precinct could be strengthened by highlighting and linking its historic features and by introducing strong theme planting. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, Phoenix canariensis, Gleditsia species, and Pinus radiata.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic/Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ - Autumn Blaze Maple N Eucalyptus sideroxylon - Red Ironbark N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacement only) Medium E Acer negundo - Box Elder E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear Small N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Lagestromia indica - Crepe Myrtle N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The front gardens are 60% native and 40% exotic.

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HISTORIC PRECINCTS PRECINCT 4: WARRANDYTE

TOWNSHIP CHARACTER STATEMENT The old Warrandyte township is a unique rural style village nestled beside the Yarra River in a narrow valley surrounded by steep forested hills. Many of the original township buildings still exist in Yarra Street. The residential area behind the old Warrandyte township is generally set out in a traditional grid arrangement on the steep hill slopes behind the retail strip. It is very informal in character and set into the 'bush' setting with narrow often unmade roads. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Manna Gum woodland along Yarra River. Red Box woodland on the hills above. Also associated with the areas of Prunus, Elm and isolated Oaks that are evidence of the town’s history.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection PRIVATE GARDENS Generally complementary to indigenous tree cover.

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PINE THEME PRECINCTS

DESCRIPTION Amendment C54 to the Manningham Planning Scheme proposes the introduction of a new Schedule 7 (Significant Pine Tree Theme Area) to the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO 7). This is based on the recommendations of the Manningham Monterey Pine and Cypress Tree Assessment 2003. Manningham’s Monterey Pine and Cypress trees were historically planted as windbreaks around orchards and homesteads and form an important parts of Manningham’s cultural landscape. Three new Streetscape Character Precincts have been identified to support the intent of Manningham Monterey Pine and Cypress Tree Assessment 2003 and Amendment C54. These precincts are:

• Newmans Road; • Pine Ridge (Wembley Gardens); and • Parks Orchards (central area).



PRECINCT 5: NEWMANS CHARACTER STATEMENT This well-treed precinct has a very attractive park-like quality due to its substantial remnant pine groupings and clumps of native/indigenous vegetation growing right up to the road's edge. In contrast to more recent larger lot subdivisions the houses in this older precinct are nestled into the landscape and are subservient to it. The informally constructed roads reinforce the rustic park-like charm of the area, with no kerb and channel or footpaths. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixed plantations, windbreaks and informal clumps Monterey Pines throughout with patches of remnant indigenous vegetation.

PROPOSED THEME Native / Exotic Parklike Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Allocasuarina cunninghamiana - River Sheoke I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark

E Pinus patula - Mexican Pine Medium N Callitris columellaris - Murray Pine Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood

I Allocasuarina littoralis - Black Sheoke N Callitris oblonga - Tasmanian Cypress Pine

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native selection only. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% native and 20% exotic.

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PRECINCT 6: PINE RIDGE CHARACTER STATEMENT This well-treed precinct has a very attractive park-like quality due to its substantial remnant pine groupings and clumps of native/indigenous vegetation growing right up to the road's edge. In contrast to more recent larger lot subdivisions the houses in this older precinct are nestled into the landscape and are subservient to it. The informally constructed roads reinforce the rustic park-like charm of the area, with no kerb and channel or footpaths. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixed plantations, windbreaks and informal clumps Monterey Pines throughout with patches of remnant indigenous vegetation.





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PRECINCT 7: PARKS ORCHARDS CHARACTER STATEMENT This well-treed precinct has a very attractive park-like quality due to its substantial remnant pine groupings and clumps of native/indigenous vegetation growing right up to the road's edge. In contrast to more recent larger lot subdivisions the houses in this older precinct are nestled into the landscape and are subservient to it. The informally constructed roads reinforce the rustic park-like charm of the area, with no kerb and channel or footpaths. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Mixed plantations, windbreaks and informal clumps Monterey Pines throughout with patches of remnant indigenous vegetation.





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TRADITIONAL GRID PRECINCTS

DESCRIPTION The Traditional Grid Precincts are the older more established areas of Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East and Templestowe with uniform street grid pattern regardless of terrain and have a relatively homogenous building style and older established gardens. The established gardens contain a mixture of native and exotic planting. Prunus, Melaleuca and Lophostemon were commonly planted as the original street trees. Alternating planting patterns were also common. Almost all residential streets have powerlines on one side of the streets making a uniform streetscape difficult to achieve. ELEMENTS 1. Density - Generally 650m2 minimum lot 2. Subdivision Style - Traditional grid pattern, post war to 1970’s. 3. Built Form - Weatherboard and brick, hip and valley roofs. 4. Road Construction - Engineered Roads, straight kerb and channel. 5. Topography - Hilly, generally moderate slopes less than 10%. 6. Vegetation - Established residential gardens with original street trees gradually being replaced.



PRECINCT 8: YARRA BACKDROP CHARACTER STATEMENT The boundary of the residential area comes down to the edge of the Yarra River flood plain. The significant stands of natural vegetation associated with this environmental corridor occur just beyond the edge of the study area. There are views of the Yarra Parkland. Although this area is close to the Yarra River exotic species such as Melaleuca, Prunus and Quercus have been planted as street trees. It is desirable that the indigenous theme is reinforced in future plantings along this major tourist route. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Red Gum Woodland around Yarra River area. Pin Oak avenues to be retained.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum (feature trees only) N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood

N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

N Corymbia calophylla ‘Rosea’ - Red Flowering Marri N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous / Native selection PRIVATE GARDENS Private gardens are a mix of 30% exotic and 70% native.

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TRADITIONAL GRID PRECINCTS PRECINCT 9: SHEAHANS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct slopes northwards from the Manningham Road ridgeline with attractive vistas over the adjoining Yarra Valley. The houses are a mix of weatherboard and brick. The streets are presently characterised by plantings of Prunus and Melaleuca. The opportunity exists to create a stronger theme for the precinct by responding to the Yarra Valley environment. Bulleen Plaza is a focus of the precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Queensland Box and Pin Oak.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ - Autumn Blaze Maple E Acer saccharinum - Silver Maple E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak

Medium E Acer negundo - Boxelder N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Red Flowering Yellow Gum

N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Ruby Lace’ - Ruby Honey Locust N Waterhousea floribinda - Weeping Lilly Pilly

Small N Corymbia calophylla 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Marri N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana ‘Red Spire’ – Red Spire Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% Exotic and 20% Native. Oaks, Elms and Liquidambars are often found as specimens in front gardens.

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PRECINCT 10: MACEDON CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is a typical grid subdivision, similar in character to Precinct 9, with a northwards orientation. Its eastern boundary is formed by the High Street ridgeline. The topography is undulating and occasionally steep with good views obtained to the north and west. The Macedon Shopping Centre forms a strong focus for the area, and has been strengthened as an Activity Centre in recent years by the construction of medium density housing within the adjoining residential area. The shopping area features plane trees and Camphor Laurel. Avenues of Pin Oaks are a strong feature of the precinct. It also has

many Melaleuca and

Prunus. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES - Lophostemon confertus, Hakea salicifolia, Eucalyptus species, Quercus palustris, Agonis flexuosa, and Platanus species. PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box (feature trees only) E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Boxelder N Eucalyptus linearis - White Peppermint

N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection the heights are also varied. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are a mix of 40% native and 60% exotic

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PRECINCT 11: RUFFEY CREEK CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct borders onto and gains a lot of its character from the well-treed Ruffey Creek. It generally slopes from the High Street ridgeline to the creek, with views to the Dandenongs obtained from the higher reaches. It typically comprises single storey housing with well established gardens, some containing significant specimen trees, eg. Spotted Gums and Golden Elms. Some streets have a curving alignment. Existing street trees are generally native and informal in character. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Eucalyptus species, Ulmus species, Lophostemon confertus, and Agonis flexuosa.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box (feature trees only) I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow Leaf Peppermint

N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens contribute significantly to the character of the

precinct, and are a mix of 60% Native and 40% Exotic.

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PRECINCT 12: TEMPLESTOWE NORTH CHARACTER STATEMENT Being similar in character to Precinct 11, this precinct also has uniform single story brick housing, flattish topography and standard engineered roads, but layed out as a curvilinear subdivision. The street trees are mainly Melaleuca and Prunus which contribute little to the area's 'sense of place'. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Yellow Box and Grassy Woodland occupies gentle to moderate slopes.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box I Eucalyptus radiata Narrow Leaf Peppermint

N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Red Ironbark Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Black Wood

N Eucalyptus linearis White Peppermint Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood N Acacia leprosa - Cinnamon Wattle N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens contribute significantly to the character of the

precinct, and are a mix of 60% Native and 40% Exotic.

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PRECINCT 13: THOMPSON SOUTH CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is generally orientated southwards from the Manningham Road ridgeline with expansive vistas over Koonung Creek. The main focus of the precinct is the Koonung Creek valley. The future Freeway is likely to have considerable impact on the character of the precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Hakea salicifolia, Quercus palustris, Agonis flexuosa, Liquidambar species, and Lophostemon confertus.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ - Autumn Blaze Maple N Casuarina cunninghamiana - River Sheoke N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Pink Flowering Yellow Gum E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ - Cimmaron Ash E Liquidambar styraciflua - Liquidamber N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane E Quercus borealis - Red Oak

Medium N Eucalyptus linearis - White Peppermint N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum

N Melia azedarach - White Cedar N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small E Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’ E Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' - Bradford Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are a mix of 40% exotic and 60% native vegetation.

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PRECINCT 14: EASTERN CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct strongly focuses upon the Eastern Golf Club which takes up about one third of the area. It is bounded by the ridgelines of Manningham Road, Williamsons Road, Doncaster Road and High Street. Vistas to the C.A.D. are obtained from the higher eastern section of the precinct. It is generally orientated to the south, from Manningham Road. Plantings of Pin Oaks lend an intimate sense of enclosure. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Quercus palustris, Eucalyptus species, Lophostemon confertus, Alnus species, Hakea salicifolia, and Acmena smithii.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework with a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Boxelder N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood E Acer campestre ‘Evelyn’ - Queen Elizabeth Hedging Maple E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia calophylla 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Marri E Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire' - Red Spire Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are made up of a mix of 60% native and 40% exotic vegetation.

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PRECINCT 15: SCHRAMMS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct has strong links with Shopping Town and the Activity Centre due to its adjoining location. It is generally northward sloping to George Street with good vistas to the northern ranges. The houses, gardens and fences are fairly uniform in this character precinct. The power source comprises high and low voltage powerlines. Avenues of formal street tree plantings would significantly enhance the character of this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, Liquidambar species, Eucalyptus species, Fraxinus species, Quercus palustris, and Agonis flexuosa.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash

N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacement only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak

Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Pink Flowered Yellow Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - Chanticleer Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE Most gardens add to the character of the street - each garden contributes GARDENS at least one large tree specimen and shrubs to the neighbourhood. Overall 70% of the vegetation is exotic and 30% is native.

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PRECINCT 16: DONCASTER EAST

CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct generally lacks in character but opportunity exists for tree lined avenue plantings along many of the high use streets within the precinct. The area is also orientated northwards, but views are mainly local due to the flatter terrain. Melaleuca and Prunus are commonly found. The gardens with low numbers of advanced trees have only minimal contribution to the streetscape. The power source comprises high and low voltage powerlines. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, Quercus species, Eucalyptus species, and Liquidambar species.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Yellow Gum N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacement only) E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium N Eucalyptus mannifera 'Maculosa' - Brittle Gum E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Ruby Lace’ - Ruby Honey Locust E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - Chanticleer Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection. PRIVATE In general gardens have few or no large trees. Overall 50% of the GARDENS vegetation is native and 50% is exotic.

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PRECINCT 17: ELGAR CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is bounded by Doncaster Road, Tram Road and the Koonung Creek valley, and is orientated to the south. A major feature of this precinct is the natural environmental corridor of the Koonung Creek valley. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, Eucalyptus species, Agonis flexuosa, Quercus palustris, and Olea europea. PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement.

TREE SPECIES Large E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ - Autumn Blaze Maple E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash E Liquidambar styraciflua - Liquidamber

N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane

E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium N Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum

N Melia azedarach - White Cedar E Pyrus ussuriensis Manchurian Pear N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle E Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS Private gardens provide 50% mix of both exotic and native species.

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PRECINCT 18: WHITTENS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is one of three (5a, 5b & 5c) which are very homogenous in character, slope southwards from the Doncaster Road ridgeline to the Koonung Creek valley and are linked together by high use secondary roads. Avenues of Pin Oaks enhance the character of the area and can continue to be built upon. Views to the Dandenongs are obtained from the western end. Whittens Lane is unique to this area due to its innovative road construction. The construction of the freeway is likely to impact on the character of this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Eucalyptus species, Hakea salicifolia, Lophostemon confertus, Quercus species, Agonis flexuosa, and Fraxinus species.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework with a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacement only) E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Box Elder Maple E Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar

N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Sunburst’ - Honey Locust E Lagestroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - Chanticleer Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS Private gardens are 50% exotic and 50% native.

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TRADITIONAL GRID PRECINCTS PRECINCT 19: LEEDS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is one of three precincts south of Doncaster Road which are very homogenous in character, slope southwards from the Doncaster Road ridgeline to the Koonung Creek valley and are linked together by high use secondary roads. Avenues of Pin Oaks enhance the character of the area and can continue to be built upon. The Jackson Court Activity Centre is a focal point for this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Quercus palustris, Lophostemon confertus, Eucalyptus species, Liquidambar species, and Agonis flexuosa.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacement only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Box Elder N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Sunburst’ - Honey Locust

N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Pink Flowering Yellow Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar

Small E Acer campestre ‘Evelyn’ - Queen Elizabeth Hedging Maple E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS Private gardens are 50% exotic vegetation and 50% native vegetation.

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PRECINCT 20: TUNSTALL CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is one of three precincts south of Doncaster Road which are very homogenous in character, slope southwards from the Doncaster Road ridgeline to the Koonung Creek valley and are linked together by high use secondary roads. Avenues of Pin Oaks enhance the character of the area and can continue to be built upon. Tunstall Square is a focal point for this precinct. Melaleuca and Prunus are planted throughout. Remnant Pines are a feature in the precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, and Quercus palustris.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework with a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Angophora costata - Smooth Barked Apple Gum

N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Pink Flowering Yellow Gum E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Boxelder N Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm

N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’- Eukie Dwarf N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle

E Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ - Aristocrat Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens add to the streets' character with a mix of 50% exotic and 50% native vegetation.

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PRECINCT 21: HILLCREST CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct has planting themes dominated by Prunus and Melaleuca. The views are to the north and east. The topography is undulating. The housing is a mix of weatherboard and brick developed in the 50's-60's and mostly single story. This small pocket of grid subdivision changes dramatically on the border where it suddenly becomes rural. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Cinnamomum camphora, and Lophostemon confertus.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ - Pink Flowering Yellow Gum

N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) Medium N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear E Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm Small N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are a mix of 50% Exotic and 50% Native.

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MODERN CURVILINEAR PRECINCTS

DESCRIPTION These areas occur and take up the new subdivisional areas of the 1970's to the present day, with more curvilinear road patterns. Building styles are mixed, although construction is predominantly of brick and tiled roofs. Virtually all original tree cover has been removed and garden vegetation although establishing quickly, is relatively 'thin'. ELEMENTS 1. Density - Generally 785m2. 2. Subdivision Style - Curvilinear pattern, with many courts, 1970's. 3. Built Form - Brick project homes, large dwellings mixed styles. 4. Road Construction - Engineered Roads, straight kerb and channel. 5. Topography - Hilly, generally moderate slopes less than 10%. 6. Vegetation - Tree cover removed, exotic, native mix of newly establishing gardens. TYPICAL CURVILINEAR SUBDIVISION



PRECINCT 22: BOLIN BOLIN CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is generally oriented southwards from Manningham Road and westwards towards the Yarra Valley floodplain and Metropolitan Park which form the west boundary. It includes the Bulleen Shopping Centre and light industrial area, and Trinity Grammar as focal areas in the lower reaches. Housing generally comprises 60's/70's brown brick, both single and double storey. The Yarra flood plain and Trinity Grammar have strong indigenous/native planting themes. The street tree planting are mainly Melaleuca and Prunus. There are also a number of remnant Pines in the area.

EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Ulmus species, Quercus palustris, Gleditsia species, and Corymbia maculata

PROPOSED THEME Yarra Valley: Indigenous Framework in Informal Arrangement. Residential: Exotic / Native Framework in Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Eucalyptus linearis - White Peppermint N Melia azedarach - White Cedar E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear

E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm N Waterhousea floribinda - Weeping Lilly Pilly

Small E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum E Lagestromia indicia - Crepe Myrtle N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native or Exotic selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 50% Exotic and 50% Native. Species that feature in the gardens are characteristically Eucalyptus and Cypressus species.

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PRECINCT 23: BRICKWORKS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct comprises the Boral Brickworks site in Templestowe. The precinct is typified by small lots and large modern two storey houses. Gardens are almost entirely exotic in character with well manicured small lawns and plants. The boundary of the residential area comes down to the edge of the Yarra River flood plain. The significant stands of natural vegetation associated with this environmental corridor occur just beyond the edge of the study area. There are views of the Yarra Parkland. Exotic species have been planted as street trees throughout this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Red Gum Woodland around Yarra River area. Mixed exotic/deciduous species in all residential streets.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic Framework in an Formal Arrangement TREE SPECIES Large E Acer saccharinum - Silver Maple I Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Red Gum (feature trees only) E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak E Quercus robur - English Oak Medium E Acer negundo - Boxelder Small E Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ - Capital Pear

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic and Native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS Private gardens a mix of are 90% exotic and 10% native.

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PRECINCT 24: AQUARENA CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is contained to the south by the merging of Manningham and Williamsons Roads. It is generally oriented northwards with attractive views obtained to the Dividing Ranges from the higher reaches. It has a mix of single and double storey brick housing in curvilinear pattern, with established gardens. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Liquidambar species, Eucalyptus species, Hakea salicifolia, Lophostemon confertus, Agonis flexuosa, and Betula pendula.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ - Cimmaron Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

E Quercus borealis - Red Oak E Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ - Japanese Elm

Medium E Acer negundo - Box Elder N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Melia azedarach - White Cedar

N Waterhousea floribinda - Weeping Lilly Pilly Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

E Lagestroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or Native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 40% native and 60% exotic.

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PRECINCT 25: RUFFEY LAKE CHARACTER STATEMENT The Municipal Gardens and Ruffey Creek form a major open space and tree focus in this precinct, which will be further strengthened with the construction of a large lake next year. The topography is very hilly, falling to Ruffey Creek from the west. Housing is generally 1970's, 1980's single storey brown brick. The power source is undergrounded and gas lamp style lights are used throughout. Prunus, Melaleuca and Lophostemon have been planted throughout. Remnant Pines windbreaks remain, particularly in the west. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Liquidambar species, Hakea salicifolia, Quercus species, Eucalyptus species, Fraxinus species, Alnus species, and

Lophostemon confertus. PROPOSED THEME Native / Exotic Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ - Autumn Blaze Maple N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow Leaf Peppermint N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak Medium N Allocasuarina torulosa - Rose Sheoke N Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum

E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm N Waterhousea floribinda - Weeping Lilly Pilly

Small N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

E Lagestromia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ - Golden Robinia

N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native or Exotic selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 30% native and 70% exotic.

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PRECINCT 26: GREEN GULLY CHARACTER STATEMENT As in Precinct 29, the houses in this precinct are large in comparison to their blocksize. There are very few street trees which would make this area a priority for future tree planting. The topography again falls to a central tract of open space, namely Green Gully Linear Park. The main views are to the west toward the Mullum Mullum Creek valley. The power source is underground. Remnant pine tree windbreaks are visible in parts of this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES

Corymbia ficifolia, Betula species, Hakea species, Robinia species, and Eucalyptus nicholii. Indigenous planting in Linear Park. PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow Leaf Peppermint

I Eucalyptus melliodora - Yellow Box Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Eucalyptus linearis - White Peppermint

N Melia azedarach - White Cedar N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly

Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood N Allocasuarina torulosa - Rose Sheoke

N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 60% exotic and 40% native.

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PRECINCT 27: THE PINES CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct also comprises large houses on small blocks, the housing period is variable and is mainly two storey. The land has been cleared, and the gardens are manicured and the lawns extend to the road's edge. The power source is underground. Prominent views are obtained of the adjoining Mullum Mullum Creek and adjoining hill. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Existing street tree planting is minimal in many parts. Eucalypt species are common.

PROPOSED THEME Native/Exotic Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Red Ironbark E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ Cimmaron Ash Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood N Callitris columellaris Murray Pine

N Eucalyptus linearis White Peppermint N Melia azedarach White Cedar E Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm

Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle N Callitris oblonga Tasmanian Cypress Pine I Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Bradford Pear UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native or Exotic selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% exotic and 20% native. The gardens contribute little to the pervading character. Cypress species are prominent in this precinct.

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PRECINCT 28: LARNOO CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct also comprises large houses on small blocks, the housing period is variable and is mainly two storey. Recently constructed houses along the west ridgeline are very visible from within the precinct. The land has been cleared, and the gardens are manicured and the lawns extend to the road's edge. The power source is underground. Prominent views are obtained of the adjoining Mullum Mullum Creek and adjoining hills. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Existing street tree planting is minimal although there are some Eucalypt species.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous/Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Angophora costata - Smooth Barked Apple Gum I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood

N Eucalyptus linearis - White Peppermint N Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum

N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum N Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly

Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood

N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% exotic and 20% native. The gardens contribute little to the pervading character. Cypress species are prominent in this precinct.

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PRECINCT 29: JENKINS CHARACTER STATEMENT This is one of the more recent small lot subdivisions with larger housing of generally two stories dominating the smaller lots in a mix of building styles. Private gardens are more restricted and have yet to be properly established. Street trees are important as a source of visual unity and to help soften the concentration of large houses. A significant number of existing street trees have been randomly planted by individual residents. There are no overhead wires. The topography falls away from the higher reaches of the west, south and east boundaries to Green Gully through the middle. Vistas are obtained to the northern ranges. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Alnus species, Ulmus species, Eucalyptus

species, Betula pendula, and Lophostemon confertus. PROPOSED THEME Native / Exotic Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Corymbia citriodora Lemon - Scented Gum I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box E Fraxinus pennsylanica ‘Urbdell’ - Urbanite Ash N Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Box (replacements only)

E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ - Small Plane E Quercus palustris - Pin Oak

Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum

E Pyrus ussuriensis - Manchurian Pear E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm

Small N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum

E Lagestromia indica - Crepe Myrtle E Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ - Capital Pear

N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Native or Exotic selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 10% native and 90% exotic.

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PRECINCT 30: ANDERSON CHARACTER STATEMENT Housing stock is generally two storey brown brick and lot size are similar in character to Precinct 29, but more tree cover (indigenous/native) is evident along the eastern ridgeline and within the precinct generally. The topography is characterised by a treed valley between two ridge lines. There are no overhead wires and lighting comprises the gas lamp style. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Hakea salicifolia, Eucalyptus species, and Betula pendula.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Angophora costata - Smooth Barked Apple Gum I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box E Fraxinus pennysylanica ‘Cimmzam’ - Cimmaron Ash Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' - Red Flowering Yellow Gum

E Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Ruby Lace’ - Ruby Honey Locust N Melia azedarach - White Cedar

Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ - Crimson Sentry Maple N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum

E Pyrus calleryana ‘ Red Spire’ - Red Spire Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 20% native and 80% exotic.

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PRECINCT 31: MILGATE CHARACTER STATEMENT Its unique subdivision layout focussing on a central spine of open space is distinctive to the city and creates a strong identity. The main distributor road has raised platforms at intervals and is dissected by the open space framework. Good vistas obtained to the Dandenongs from the western ridge. The power source is underground. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Eucalyptus species, Betula pendula, Lophostemon confertus, Hakea salicifolia, and Ulmus procera 'Van Houtei'.

PROPOSED THEME Exotic / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ - Cimmaron Ash

E Quercus borealis - Red Oak Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood N Eucalyptus mannifera ‘maculosa’ - Red Spotted Gum N Eucalyptus scoparia - Wallangarra White Gum

E Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm Small I Acacia implexa - Lightwood

N Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection. PRIVATE The private gardens are a mix of 50% native and 50% exotic. GARDENS

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PRECINCT 32: BELLEVUE CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct comprises small lot subdivisions from different periods, with generally smaller housing and a perceivable lack of street trees. The precinct is orientated to the well vegetated Mullum Mullum Creek valley, sloping from the ridgelines along the west and south boundaries. It has considerable numbers of Melaleuca and Prunus street trees. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Lophostemon confertus, Eucalyptus species, Hakea salicifolia, Ulmus species, and Agonis flexuosa.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Eucalyptus bancroftii Orange Gum I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Medium N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Melia azedarach White Cedar

N Waterhousea floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood

I Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoke N Corymbia calophylla 'Rosea' Red Flowering Marri

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or native selection. PRIVATE The private gardens are 20% native and 80% exotic. GARDENS

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PRECINCT 33: BARADINE CHARACTER STATEMENT This area contains recently constructed large houses in small lot subdivisions. The landscape is presently subservient to the housing. Most of the vegetation has been cleared to accommodate the larger houses. Although the precinct borders onto the treed landscape of Mullum Mullum Creek, the private gardens are generally manicured and small scale. Underground power source. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Minimal street trees. This area is a priority for future planting. To have some effect on the building scale, larger tree species should be planted. This will also take full advantage of the underground power source.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in a Formal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Red Ironbark

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Black Wood N Eucalyptus linearis White Peppermint N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ Red Flowering Yellow Gum Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle

I Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoke UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection. PRIVATE The private gardens are 20% exotic and 80% native. The gardens can GARDENS be described as manicured, with a predominance of cypress species obtained from local nurseries.

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PRECINCT 34: WARRANDYTE WEST CHARACTER STATEMENT The 'West End' of Warrandyte has a subdivision layout shaped by local topography. The roads are informally constructed and the area is generally well treed with clumps of indigenous vegetation along the roadsides. Being an older established area, the houses are of a scale more sympathetic to the landscape setting and nestled into the vegetation. The West End Shopping Centre and Yarra River State Park are main focal points in this precinct. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Box-Stringy Bark Woodland: occupies mid and upper slopes on north and westerly aspects and ridges.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection only. PRIVATE Generally complementary to the indigenous tree cover through the area. GARDENS Informal in character.

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PRECINCT 35: BRUSHY PARK CHARACTER STATEMENT

TO BE COMPLETED EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES


UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection only. PRIVATE Generally complementary to the indigenous tree cover through the area. GARDENS

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LOW DENSITY PRECINCTS

DESCRIPTION The larger lot subdivisions of recent years have created a different residential grain to the small lot areas. Although the houses are generally much larger, they are able to be visually absorbed in open space settings. The character is variable, depending on the presence of indigenous and pine remnants in the surrounding landscape, the width of roads, the definition of front boundaries and the dominance of built structures. ELEMENTS 1. Density - Generally 1 acre blocks. 2. Subdivision Style - Curvilinear. No footpaths or overhead wires. 3. Built Form - Very large houses, tilt-slab construction, mix of styles,

tennis courts. 4. Road Construction - Engineered roads, often more relaxed eg. roll-over kerbs. 5. Topography - Undulating. 6. Vegetation - Large private gardens, sweeping lawns to road edge.

Potential for park-like quality. Street trees generally not as important to assisting neighbourhood character due to the contribution of private gardens.

TYPICAL LARGER LOT SUBDIVISION



PRECINCT 36: CANDLEBARK

CHARACTER STATEMENT Views are obtained to the Yarra Parklands from this precinct. It is one of the more recently developed areas, with housing still being constructed on previous orcharding land. The housing is generally larger than elsewhere in the municipality in a mix of recent styles. The topography is more undulating and remnant Pine shelter belts are visible. Tree cover is generally sparse. Curving roads have kerb and channelling, without footpaths or overhead wires. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Very few street trees although there are some Eucalyptus species dotted through the precinct.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Angophora costata Smooth Barked Apple Gum I Eucalyptus camaldulensis Red Gum (feature trees only) I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood

N Eucalyptus scoparia Wallangarra White Gum Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoke

N Corymbia ficifolia Red Flowering Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection only. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% exotic and 20% native.

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PRECINCT 37: SERPELLS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct also includes some small lots near Church Road. The houses are generally double storey, bagged brick and often a dominant feature in the landscape. Roads are laid out in more of a grid pattern than other larger lot subdivisions, and footpaths are minimised so that the lawns extend uninterrupted to the road's edge. There are existing Plane trees in isolated areas. Remnant Pine rows are strong contributors to the character of the precinct, particularly in the southern area such as along the Serpells Road ridgeline. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Hakea salicifolia, Lephostemon confertus, Eucalyptus species, Quercus palustris, Alnus

species, and Betula pendula. PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native / Exotic Framework in an Informal Arrangement. Remnant pines to be managed for retention. TREE SPECIES Large N Eucalyptus bancrofti Orange Gum

I Eucalyptus radiata Narrow Leaf Peppermint E Platanus orientalis ‘Autumn Glory’ Small Plane E Quercus palustris Pin Oak E Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ Japanese Elm

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood

N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' Red Flowering Yellow Gum N Melia azedarach White Cedar Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood E Acer campestre ‘Evelyn’ Queen Elizabeth Hedging Maple

N Corymbia calophylla 'Rosea' Red Flowering Marri E Malus ioensis ‘Plena’ Betchel Crab Apple

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Exotic or native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS The private gardens are 80% exotic and 20% native.

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PRECINCT 38: WHITEFRIARS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct also has a strong vegetative cover, including well established private gardens and remnant pines. Houses are generally nestled into the landscape setting, although not with the same rustic informality or park-like quality evident in Precinct 6. This is a more standard subdivision, with kerb and channelling and more prominent housing built in a range of styles. The topography is undulating, sloping away from the eastern ridgeline. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Informal clumps of native / indigenous vegetation with patches of Monterey Pine trees.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow Leaf Peppermint N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Ironbark Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Black Wood N Eucalyptus linearis - Bushy Yate Small I Acacia leprosa - Cinnamon Silver Wattle I Acacia implexa - Lightwood N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection. PRIVATE The private garden contribution is 70% native and 30% exotic. GARDENS

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PRECINCT 39: LOOKOVER CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct also has a strong vegetative cover, including well established private gardens and remnant pines. Houses are generally nestled into the landscape setting, although not with the same rustic informality or park-like quality evident nearby precincts. This is a more standard subdivision, with kerb and channelling and more prominent housing built in a range of styles. The topography is undulating, sloping away from the eastern ridgeline. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Informal clumps of native / indigenous vegetation with patches of Monterey Pine trees.

PROPOSED THEME Indigenous / Native Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus radiata - Narrow Leaf Peppermint N Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Ironbark Medium I Acacia melanoxylon - Black Wood N Eucalyptus linearis - Bushy Yate Small I Acacia leprosa - Cinnamon Silver Wattle I Acacia implexa - Lightwood N Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Eukie Dwarf’ - Eukie Dwarf

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection. PRIVATE The private garden contribution is 70% native and 30% exotic. GARDENS

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PRECINCT 40: PARK ORCHARDS CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is a very attractive park-like environment with groves of large trees including indigenous native and Pines interspersed with colourful deciduous trees. The established houses sit well within the park setting. The roads have kerb and channels and overhead wires but are often without footpaths. Major focii including the unique elliptical subdivision layout corresponding with the landform, The 100 Acres Reserve and the local shopping centre. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Pinus radiata, Ulmus species, Eucalyptus species, Grevillea robusta, Populars species, and Quercus species.

PROPOSED THEME Native / Indigenous / Exotic Framework in a Formal or Parklike Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large N Allocasuarina cunninghamiana River Sheoke I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box E Quercus palustris Pin Oak

Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood N Allocasuarina torulosa Rose Sheoke E Pyrus ussuriensis Manchurian Pear N Waterhousea floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoke E Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire' Red Spire Pear N Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous or Native selection. PRIVATE GARDENS Native/exotic mix.

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PRECINCT 41: WARRANDYTE CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct is contained by the ridgelines along which the major peripheral roads are located, and by Mullum Mullum Creek and Currawong Bush Park along its western boundary. Being a very recent subdivision, with building still in progress, the houses are quite large, mostly two storey, and are very prominent in this attractive landscape setting when viewed from the peripheral roads. Belts of indigenous vegetation have been retained within the development which create a 'bushland' theme when seen in conjunction with Mullum Mullum Creek. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Box - Stringy Bark Woodland: occupies mid

an

d upper slopes on north and west ridges. PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle

UNDERSTOREY PLANTING Indigenous selection only. PRIVATE GARDENS Some gardens are being developed with strong exotic themes which are incongruous in the 'bushland' setting.

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PRECINCT 42: WONGA PARK TOWNSHIP CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct has a strong rural character. Its topography is generally hilly, becoming steeply undulating in parts, with substantial areas of steep slope. Vistas are obtained to the suburban areas of Chirnside Park and to the distant hills of the Great Dividing Range. Its visual quality is characterised by intensive subdivisions of 0.4ha to 2ha interspersed by larger subdivisions of 4 to 8 ha in size. The natural scenic quality of the precinct has been impacted upon in some areas by inappropriate modifications to the landscape, such as changes to the indigenous vegetation pattern. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES

Box-Stringybark Woodland (lower Yarra) PROPOSED THEME Indigenous Framework in an Informal Arrangement. TREE SPECIES Large I Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box I Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Medium I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Small I Acacia implexa Lightwood I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle


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RURAL PRECINCT

DESCRIPTION The 'rural' areas found east of Mullum Mullum Creek are typified by very attractive landscapes of undulating topography with medium to full indigenous tree cover remaining. The settlement patterns are generally of a low density with minimal visual impact on the landscape. ELEMENTS 1. Density - larger lots : 1 acre

- Landscape Interest : 2 to 8 hectare 2. Subdivision Style - Generally informal to 'fit' the landscape pattern, although

can also be on a traditional grid. 3. Built Form - Nestled into the landscape and established vegetation. 4. Road Construction - Informal, narrow without kerb and channel. 5. Topography - Generally undulating; ridges and valleys. 6. Vegetation - Thick indigenous tree-cover in informal groupings,

extending to the road's edge. TYPICAL RURAL CHARACTER


RURAL PRECINCT

PRECINCT 43: GREEN WEDGE CHARACTER STATEMENT This precinct comprises steep forested hills with medium to full indigenous tree cover. Houses are generally not seen from the roads, and most development is absorbed by the dense tree cover. Powerlines cut a corridor across this precinct. Good vistas are obtained to the northern ranges. EXISTING SIGNATURE SPECIES Box - Stringy Bark Woodland: occupies mid and upper slopes on north and westerly aspects and ridges.



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APPENDICES


REFERENCES

Residential Study : Review of Residential

Development Regulations City of Doncaster & Templestowe/ Shire of Eltham - Econsult Pty Ltd October, 1991

Study of Visual Significance

East of Mullum Mullum Creek City of Doncaster and Templestowe October, 1992

Roadside Management Policy and Program

City of Doncaster and Templestowe June 1992

Roadside Action Management Action Plan - Heidelberg - Warrandyte Road

Parks and Gardens Unit and Strategic Planning Unit October 1993

Heritage Study

City of Doncaster and Templestowe- Context Pty. Ltd. August 1991

Residential Character Study

City of Box Hill December 1993

City of Hawthorn

Street Tree Masterplan June 1994

Guidelines for street tree planting

City of Camberwell May 1989


APPROPRIATE PLANT SPECIES

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME HXW(M) TYPE Trees Small - to approximately 8 metres height (For planting below low overhead power lines) Acacia implexa Lightwood 8x4 I Acacia leprosa Cinnamon Wattle 5-8x4 I Acer campestre ‘ Evelyn’ Queen E. Hedging Maple 8x7 E Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ Crimson Sentry Maple 8x7 E Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Tree 10x6 N Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoke 5-8x4 I Callistris oblonga Tasmanian Cypress Pine 8x3 N Corymbia calophylla 'Rosea' Red Flowering Marri 5-8x8 N Corymbia ficifolia Red Flowering Gum 6-8x5 N Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Sunburst Gleditsia 8x6 E Lagestroemia indicia Crepe Myrtle 4x3 E Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ Aristocrat Pear 8x5 E Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' Bradford Pear 8x5 E Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' Capital Pear 8x5 E Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire' Ornamental Pear 8x5 E Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' Golden Frisia 5-7x5 E Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum 6-8x5 N Trees to approximately 10 metres height (For planting below high voltage powerlines) Acacia melanoxylon Black Wood 10x7 I Acer negundo Box Elder Maple 10x5 E Allocasuarina torulosa Rose Sheoke 10x5 N Callistris columellaris Murray Pine 10x6 N Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' Red Flowering Iron Bark 9-10x5 N Eucalyptus linearis White Peppermint 9x6 N Eucalyptus mannifera 'Maculosa' Red Spotted Gum 10x7 N Eucalyptus nicholii Willow Peppermint Gum 9x7 N Eucalyptus scoparia Wallangarra White Gum 9x7 N Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Ruby Lace’ Ruby Honey Locust 10x7 E Melia azedarach White Cedar 10x7 E Pyrus ussuriensis Manchurian Pear 7-10x7 E Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm 9-12x8 E Waterhousea floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly 9-10x5 N BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME HXW(M) TYPE Trees taller than 10 metres height (For unrestricted or feature plantings)


Acer saccharinum Silver Maple 12x8 E Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ Autumn Blaze Maple 12x8 E Allocasuarina cunninghamiana River Sheoke 15-18x8 N Angophora costata Smooth Barked Apple Gum 18x8 N Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel 12-15x8 E Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum 30x15 N Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 30x15 N Eucalyptus bancroftii Orange Gum 12x10 N Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box 20x10 I Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum 15x10 I Eucaluptus polyanthemos Red Box 15x8 I Eucalyptus radiata Narrow Leaf Peppermint 15x8 I Eucalyptus rubida(clumping only) Candlebark 20x8 I Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Red Ironbark 15x8 N Eucalyptus viminalis (feature only) Manna Gum 18x8 I Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ Cimmaron Ash 12x9 E Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ Urbanite Ash 12x9 E Lophostemon confertus Queensland Box 15x7 N Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree 10-18x8 E Pinus patula Mexican Pine 20x10 E Pinus pinaster Maritime Pine 20x10 E Platanus orientalis 'Autumn Glory' Small Plane 12x7 E Quercus borealis Red Oak 20x15 E Quercus palustris Pin Oak 20x15 E Quercus robur English Oak 15x10 E Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ Fastigiate English Oak 15x10 E Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ Japanese Elm 12x8 E


Medium Shrubs: (1m to 2m in height) BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME HXW(M) TYPE Abelia grandiflora Glossy abelia E Acacia acinacea Gold Dust Wattle I Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria I Callistemon ' Captian Cook' Bottle Brush N Cistus sp. Rock Rose E Correa glabra Rock Correa I Eriostemon myoporidies Wax Flower N Westringia fruticosa Coast Rosemary N Small Shrubs: (under 1 meter) Native Correa alba White Correa I Correa reflexa Common Correa I Correa 'Dusky Bells' N Goodenia ovata Hop Goodenia I Grevillea lavandulacea Lavander Grevillea Hibbertia empetrifolia Exotic Convolvulous crenorum Chrysanthemum frutescens Margurite Daisy Coleonema 'Dwarf' Coleonema pulchrum Diosma Hebe inspiration Hebe Hebe Buxifolia Box Leaf Hebe Groundcovers Native Myoporum parvifolium Creeping Boobialla Brachycombe multifida Rock Daisy Grevillea ‘Royal Mantle’ Hardenbergia violacea Kennedia prostrata Exotic Convolvulous mauritanicus Erigeron mucronatus Fleabane Felicia amelioides


Gazania splendens Juniperus horizontalis Scaveola 'MauveClusters' Fan Flower Grasses & Tufted Foliage Native Angiozanthus flavidus Kangaroo Paw Dianella longifolia var. grandis Pale Flax Lily Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat Rush Pattersonia occidentalis Native Iris Poa labillarderi Common Tussock Grass Exotic Agapanthus Baby Blue Dwarf Agapanthus Dieties grandaflora Dieties bicolour

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