Monday, December 7, 2009
Do You Want A Triplex Built Next to You? You Only Have Until January 15th !
The "Draft Local Planning Scheme No.3 Ammendments" closing date is January 15th- so write to protest NOW!
CITY OF STIRLING
DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO 3 - MODIFICATION
Amending ‘Clause 5.4 - Restrictive Covenants’ to accord with the provisions of the Model Scheme Text to remove the current exemption areas in Menora, Coolbinia and Mt Lawley (i.e. by deleting the Map shown below):
(MAP OF MENORA)
NOTE 1:
A restrictive covenant affecting any land in the Scheme area by which, or the effect of which is that, the number of residential dwellings which may be constructed on the land is limited or restricted to less than that permitted by the Scheme, is hereby extinguished or varied to the extent that it is inconsistent with the provisions of the Residential Design Codes which apply under the Scheme.
NOTE 2:
This modification does not change the zoning or residential coding of any land.
Part 4.
CITY OF STIRLING
DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO 3 - MODIFICATION
Amending ‘Clause 5.4 - Restrictive Covenants’ to accord with the provisions of the Model Scheme Text to remove the current exemption areas in Menora, Coolbinia and Mt Lawley (i.e. by deleting the Map shown below):
(MAP OF MENORA)
NOTE 1:
A restrictive covenant affecting any land in the Scheme area by which, or the effect of which is that, the number of residential dwellings which may be constructed on the land is limited or restricted to less than that permitted by the Scheme, is hereby extinguished or varied to the extent that it is inconsistent with the provisions of the Residential Design Codes which apply under the Scheme.
NOTE 2:
This modification does not change the zoning or residential coding of any land.
Part 4.
A History of the Alexander Park Tennis Club
This Information is from the Alexander Park Tennis Club Website:
Alexander Park Tennis Club has always been a neighbourhood club for families, as well as a breeding ground for competitive adult and junior pennants teams. And it all started in 1932, while the State was still in the grips of the Depression. That year, a Mr Noel Brady considered that a tennis club would be a great asset for the residents who had recently built homes in the newly developing area of the No. 4 Estate, Mt Lawley. Supporters for the venture soon joined him and together they were successful in persuading the Perth Road Board to allocate an area on the reserve where the club now stands.
Originally 14 grass courts were put down and were maintained by the Perth Road Board. However, there was slight problem – the courts had been laid out incorrectly. Fortunately, Norm Barrett – later the Club’s first men’s singles champion – was able to persuade the Perth Road Board of the error and the layout was corrected to today’s configuration.
The Chairman of the Perth Road Board, Mr Harry Shearn, MLA,officially opened the AlexanderPark Tennis Club on 17 October 1935, when bonnets and long trousers were still part of standard tennis attire. This photo was taken on that historic day.
Club championships have been held every year of the club’s existence, except for five years during the War. Many of the club’s members have met with success in the WA State Championships and State in interstate tournaments and some have even played at Wimbledon. In 1954, a junior club was started with play on Sunday mornings in order to give the juniors under the age of 15 years the opportunity to practice and develop their game.
As the club continued to grow, it became clear that the off-court facilities were inadequate, and amalgamation talks began with the adjacent bowling club. The talks broke down but later in 1987, after many years of declining membership, the bowling club committee voted itself out of existence and the remaining members amalgamated with the Mt Lawley club.
This paved the way for the City of Stirling to invite the tennis club to take over the Alexander Park Bowling Club facilities and the official handover took place in June 1988. The then Board of Management under the presidency of Ken Brown set about renovating the bar, club rooms and grounds to better suit the needs of a tennis club. With financial assistance from the City of Stirling and a lot of volunteer labour from members, the entire complex took on a new character. Four new grass courts and two synthetic grass courts replaced bowling greens. And under the management of Bill Bond, the Bar became the focal point for members to socialise and many successful social functions, with membership rocketing to an all time high of 580.
A History of the Suburb : from the City of Stirling Website
History
Menora traditionally has a strong association with the Jewish community. This is reflected in the name "Menora", which is a seven branched candelabra that is used in Jewish religious ceremonies.
The area now known as Menora was once considered part of Mount Lawley. It was included in the land originally granted to Charles Bourne in 1840, but subdivision did not commence until the 1940s. The current name was chosen in 1954 and was influenced by the location of the Menora Picture Theatre in Walcott Street.
Residential Development
Menora was designed on the principles of the Garden Suburb, and thus incorporated green streets, parks within walking distance of all residents and a curvilinear street system. As Menora was developed over a relatively extended period, it has a varied residential character.
The suburb contains a large number of character homes, with many buildings having significant heritage and cultural value. Architectural types range from Californian Bungalow to Art Deco, Post-War and International Style.
The dwellings are predominantly single detached residences on large lots and are generally of brick construction. Adair Parade contains the only significant agglomeration of unit developments. Many homes in Menora have recently been restored, allowing Menora to retain its unique character.
Community Development
Menora contains some commercial ribbon development along Walcott Street, which allows local residents to access retail services. The suburb features a large number of public open space reserves and several pocket parks. These are used primarily for passive recreation, with the exception of a tennis centre in Alexander Park.
Saint Paul's Primary School is located to the south east of Menora and the area also contains several homes for senior citizens. A Jewish synagogue was opened on Plantation Street in 1973 and remains a significant spiritual focus for Perth's Jewish community.
Menora traditionally has a strong association with the Jewish community. This is reflected in the name "Menora", which is a seven branched candelabra that is used in Jewish religious ceremonies.
The area now known as Menora was once considered part of Mount Lawley. It was included in the land originally granted to Charles Bourne in 1840, but subdivision did not commence until the 1940s. The current name was chosen in 1954 and was influenced by the location of the Menora Picture Theatre in Walcott Street.
Residential Development
Menora was designed on the principles of the Garden Suburb, and thus incorporated green streets, parks within walking distance of all residents and a curvilinear street system. As Menora was developed over a relatively extended period, it has a varied residential character.
The suburb contains a large number of character homes, with many buildings having significant heritage and cultural value. Architectural types range from Californian Bungalow to Art Deco, Post-War and International Style.
The dwellings are predominantly single detached residences on large lots and are generally of brick construction. Adair Parade contains the only significant agglomeration of unit developments. Many homes in Menora have recently been restored, allowing Menora to retain its unique character.
Community Development
Menora contains some commercial ribbon development along Walcott Street, which allows local residents to access retail services. The suburb features a large number of public open space reserves and several pocket parks. These are used primarily for passive recreation, with the exception of a tennis centre in Alexander Park.
Saint Paul's Primary School is located to the south east of Menora and the area also contains several homes for senior citizens. A Jewish synagogue was opened on Plantation Street in 1973 and remains a significant spiritual focus for Perth's Jewish community.
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