‘All clear’ for all change at Martha Cove Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has agreed to change land use definitions, increase building heights and the number of dwellings at the Martha Cove residential and marina development at Safety Beach. Amendments to the planning permit approved by the shire last month give the green light for buildings apartments and shops in the area designated Martha Cove Village Centre. The number of dwellings allowed at Martha Cove is now 1167, an increase of 114. The original Martha Cove permit was issued in 1999 and in 2002 City Pacific estimated the project at $650 million, including 900 residences. The latest successful application to amend the planning permit follows a presentation to councillors in January by Sydney-based developer Denarke Pty Ltd ATF Martha Cove Vineyard No. 1 Trust, a company which is also selling housing sites and boat berths at nearby Brindabella Point. Denarke bought the land in 2014. Councillors were divided on the issue, with Crs Antonella Celi, David Gibb, Tim, Wood, David Garnock and Graeme Pittock being in favour and Crs Hugh Fraser, Tim Rodgers, Bev Colomb and Andrew Dixon against. As part of its application to amend the permit, Denarke provided councillors with traffic and commercial impact reports from consultants it had hired. The May 2016 traffic report by Ratio: consultants states: “The provision of a substantial surplus in parking provision, especially on-street parking for residential visitors and retail commercial uses customers and other visitors, will ensure sufficient provision for even the highest summer holiday season peak demands.” The economic impact assessment by MacroPlan Dimasi showed the planned shops would have “some impacts” on shops at Dromana and Mt Martha but “it can be concluded that a net community benefit will result from the proposed development, particularly as the
development will provide greatly increased shopping choice for local residents while also creating job opportunities for the local community”. Buildings heights are also being varied to allow 10 metres in five areas as well as the Martha Cove Village Centre. Roofs and facades can exceed eight metres elsewhere providing the “internal floor levels [are not] raised above levels that would be achieved if the overall height limit was eight metres”. In an extended description, “harbour commercial facilities" can now include art gallery, bank, nursery (retail), post office, service shop, shop, showroom, sail maker, spar maker, boat rigger, flag maker, take away food tavern, totalisator agency, restaurant and, office. The approved plans for the 6.4 hectare Martha Cove Village Centre include a “marina hub” with a cafe and support facilities and services for the marina, one 1000 square metre shop, several small shops and a 200-seat restaurant. The largest part of the site is devoted to housing: 215 apartments and 100 “townhomes”. A public space – Anchorage Park – lies behind a block of three-storey apartments and three-level homes. The proposal presented to councillors in January was outlined in a large, glossy 168-page Martha Cove Village Centre Development Plan Report. The proposal is described as “a contemporary interpretation of the peninsula character”, and cites developments in Florida, Sweden, France, Spain, Perth and Queensland (Paradise Point) under the heading “Project Exemplars + Precedence”. The village centre for Martha Cove is also described as “a habitat of modern lifestyle inspired by the spirit of the Mornington Peninsula”. The village centre site is proposed to be subdivided into 13 “superlots”, either for apartments, “townhomes” or shops. In one part of the document setbacks are described as “minimal” so they will “contribute to the urban character of the village centre”. Further on in the document most superlot setbacks are described as “zero”.
Close community: The green fields leading to the water’s edge at Martha Cove are earmarked for three-storey “townhomes” and shops, top; while, above, houses and apartments are already nearing completion overlooking the next staged development.
Respected sportsman left legacy Obituary Des Calverley, 21/11/1919 - 10/8/2016 DES Calverley was born in Wee Wee Rup, on the Murray Valley Highway about 10 kilometres south east of Cohuna. He lived in Leitchville, a dairying centre, until he was 14, when like many others he left school; a common practice in those days. In 1937 he went to live at his grandmother’s hotel in Brunswick and after the sale of this hotel, they moved to the Buckingham Hotel, Footscray. His working life was spent with the British United Shoe Machine Company in Fitzroy. In 1941 he married Marie (Mollie) Ryan and the partnership lasted 73 years, Mollie died in August 2013. Des continued to live in Frankston and was visited weekly by his sons. He belonged to many clubs over the years. He joined Fitzroy Football Club in 1937 and played as a wing and a rover. He played 52 games
for the firsts and played in the seconds grand final in 1944. He joined Richmond in 1946, playing 18 games in the firsts and in 1947 played for Richmond in the seconds grand final. Overall, Des played 70 senior games in the VFL. His two sons and his brother Bruce also played for Fitzroy, with Bruce playing in the team’s 1944 premiership. After his retirement from football, Des stayed involved with the Fitzroy Football Club, was on the selection committee, was involved in recruitment and became vice president and filled in as president during a time of committee and board upheaval. Des moved to Frankston in1982 and became a member of the City Of Frankston Bowling Club where he remained a member for 34 years. He won the minor championship in 1983. He also won two triples championships and four premierships. Des believed that sport gave you a good look at
the lives of other people and allowed you to make and keep friendships, and enables you to keep mentally and physically healthy. He also preferred team sports as they help you make friends and even when playing opposing teams you form friendships. Des was active as a volunteer at the club and stayed through the ups and downs that many clubs have. He was honoured in 2012 by having one of the meeting rooms at the club named the Des Calverley Lounge. His advice to members, especially young players, was: “Listen to your coach and be patient with yourself.” Des was a respected member, his keen sense of humour and his positive attitude shone both on and off the green. A fond memory for many was Des trying out his new bowls in 2011 when he was 92. He will be missed. Paul Lambert, City of Frankston Bowling Club
Des Calverley
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