Agenda - Lucan Area Committee Meeting 23rd April 2013

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 26th March 2013

• HI 1

"To ask the Manager, noting the report on Motion (6) of the Lucan Area Committee Meeting of 26th February 2013 re a possible project involving young people living in Palmerston working with Allotment Holders, if the Community Department has made any progress in assessing the proposed project, and to suggest that the Council might contact the Principal of Palmerstown Community School regarding the possibility be run as a Transition Year Project with the school?"

• Q 1

Application for Grants

• HI 2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee, noting the provision of Public Swimming Pools throughout the County, including new Council Swimming Pools in Tallaght and Clondalkin,  proposes to the Manager that the provision of a Public Swimming Pool in Lucan, at the location already agreed beside Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre, be the top priority when the Manager is developing its proposals for the next round of funding from the Sports Capital Programme."

• M 1

"That the Manager, regarding the Community Development Initiative in Lucan, will undertake to examine the community groups/activities that serve as revenue generators for the space that they occupy."

• M 2

"That the Manager will give every support to clubs in Lucan and Palmerston in making applications to the Irish Amatuer Boxing Association to avail of a share of the recently announced 1 million euro fund to upgrade boxing facilities." 

• M 3

"To ask the Manager for an update on recent events in Foxford Court?"

• Q 2

"To ask the Manager for a full report on the role of the Council, in working with Newlyn Development, the Foxford Court, Lucan Management Company and individual unit owners, in having identified cases of non-compliance of the construction of the units with Fire Regulations rectified by the developer, and if she will make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Manager how many property owners, individuals,  builders and developers, have offered housing units for lease to the Council in the Lucan Electoral Area, since January 2011 and how many proposals from owners have been processed to conclusion by the Housing Department?"

• Q 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

• M 5

"To ask the Manager for an update on the issue of overgrown trees and problematic tree roots in Arthur Griffith Park?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the review of kissing-gates in place throughout Griffeen Valley Park to ensure they are as cyclist-friendly as possible, as requested in my motion at the January meeting?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Manager for an update on the assessment and processing of legal documentation received relating to the taking-in-charge of open space at the access road to Rossberry, Tullyhall & Haydens Park estate; and to further ask if this area can be added to the grass-cutting rota?"

• Q 7

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee notes concerns being expressed by some householders in the Esker Park area about the general upkeep of the public open spaces in the area, including grass verges and litter problems in this area and proposes that the Manager requests the relevant Department to carry out an inspection of the area and present a report for discussion by the Committee?"

• M 6

"That, in conjunction with Palmerston Community Council and the local community, possible sites be identified for a Children’s Play Area in Palmerston and that these, together with possible costs and designs, be brought before this Committee at a predetermined date for consideration and recommendation."

• M 7

"That this Area Committee:

NOTES conditions no. 2 & 3 attached to Bord Pleanála decision PL 06S.128044 (SDCC reg.ref. S01A/0539 - development of the Hermitage Clinic) which requires the transfer of ownership of lands along the River Liffey to the Council and the dedication to the council of a “public rights-of-way for future public access and maintenance” to these lands;

FURTHER NOTES the previously recorded concerns of the Park Department that “it is not possible to access the land itself due to the configuration of the road system provided by the hospital and the standard of road and pedestrian access constructed”; and the more recent concerns (March 2013) that “there is no physical access possible for plant and other equipment necessary to undertake any work on the land”;

RECOGNISES however that both the Development and Planning Departments nonetheless issued compliance on these planning conditions in 2005 and that the Planning Department previously advised this Committee that “enforcement is not considered necessary” with respect to this matter;

EXPRESSES its concern regarding the fragmented and disjointed approach across various departments of this Council in relation to the resolution of the issues involved;

RECOMMENDS:

• that the Parks Department, with the active support of the Development and Planning Departments; prepare and implement a detailed cross-departmental action plan to secure a resolution of any and all outstanding barriers to the development and maintenance of these public lands and the provision of public access; and
• that detailed reports be presented to this Committee, under headed items, at the June meeting (in relation to the prepared action plan) and again before the end of the year (on progress in implementing the action plan)."

• M 8

"That this Committee compliments the Parks Department on the success of the exercise equipment installed in Parks in the Lucan Electoral Area, and asks if funding is available for the implementation of any further such projects in 2013?"

• M 9

"That the three trees on Waterstown Park, close to Waterstown Close be examined and if found to be past their life span or diseased that they be removed as they both block the light from the neighbouring home and are in danger of falling."

• M 10

• M 11

"That the Manager give a report on the cleaning/sweeping of Palmerston Village and streets and of Manor Road and to include the cleansing schedule for bothas both areas have been allowed fall back into a very dirty state."

• Q 8

"To ask the Manager to have the bins at (a) Culmore Rd, (B) Glenaulin Road and (C) on the link road from Kennelsfort Road to the Cemetery emptied on a regular basis and to please provide the schedule for same?"

• Q 9

"To ask the Manager if she can advise the Committee of the arrangements in place to restrict vehicular access to Esker Cemetery outside normal opening hours, particularly during the night,  and to note concerns being expressed by residents of that part of Esker Lawns close to the Cemetery that because the vehicular gate is not being closed, nor is the bollard being raised cars are entering the Cemetery at night and the occupants are causing annoyance to nearby residents due to noise etc?"

• Q 10

"To ask the Manager if Dog Fouling Signs could be placed at the pedestrian and vehicular entrances to Esker Cemetery?"

• Q 11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager would make a report on the ongoing measures and actions being implemented by the Environmental Services Department, including the Cleansing Unit, in dealing with and ameliorating ongoing problems with litter and illegal dumping in the residential areas near the Ballyowen Castle Shopping Centre, including Colthurst/Huntingdon Glen, and Abbeywood/Abbbeydale Estates, and to advise the Committee if the Department considers that adequate facilities, such as bins, are being provided by the retail businesses in the Centre to encourage proper disposal of packaging etc."

• M 12

"That this Committee calls for specific targeting of the surrounding areas of Ballyowen Shopping Centre with regard to litter management."

"To ask the Manager for an update on the report given on Motion (15)  (Surface water drainage and flooding in the back gardens at Tullyhall Green, Lucan) at  the Lucan Area Committee Meeting of 26th March 2013?"

• Q 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

"While acknowledging the support provided by staff in responding to my individual queries, the situation regarding flooding in the Lucan Area needs to be clarified as some residents complain that Insurance Companies are raising issues leading to refusal to insure on some notion that the “area” where the house is located is subject to flooding."

• M 15

"To ask the Manager for an update regarding the provision of a school and community sports hall in Adamstown?"

• Q 13

"To ask the Manager will present a report to this committee on the planning rationale for the location of the new primary school for Lucan with reference to demographics? And that the Manager will state whether or not my previous motions, passed by this Committee, were considered at all when deciding a location?"

• Q 14

"To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the taking-in-charge of roads and drains at Rossberry estate?"

• Q 15

"To ask the Manager for an up to date report on what progress has been made to identify a site for the proposed new primary school in the Lucan area, what discussions have taken place with land owners and with the Department of Education and Skills?"

• Q 16

"To ask the Manager for a report on the status of the Walkway/Cycleway Project along the Esker linking Griffeen Road and the Outer Ring Road, including information on the proposed schedule for carrying out the works?"

• Q 17
• Q 17 - Letter from NTA

Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members

• HI 8

Walking & Cycling Route from Griffeen Road to R135 Lucan

• HI 9
• HI 9 - Letter from NTA

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

“That this Committee, noting the experience of recent permeability proposals in the Lucan area; requests that any future proposals which would require the opening of new gaps in existing boundary walls or railings and the creation of new pedestrian/cycle linkages; should only be initiated with the prior support of local residents; and that this would in particular apply to any future proposals for linkages in the Foxborough & Lynch’s Lane  areas as suggested in the reply to my question at the March meeting”.

"That this committee requests Management to include local residents in any consultations that take place as part of the Councils' role in identifying school sites in the LAC area and in bringing forward plans for new routes to new and existing schools and other facilities within this Area Committee."

• M 18

"That the Manager, with regard to the proposed Permeability proposals for the Lucan area, will take note of serious concerns arising from previous on-going anti-social behaviour in particular spots in Foxborough and that the Manager will take note of the further concern of residents regarding the impact from newly proposed laneways."

• M 19

"To ask the manager to report on the progress towards delivering public charging bays for electric cars in Lucan?"

• Q 18

"To ask the Manager to ensure that demountable ramps, similar to those eventually installed at the Griffeen Avenue zebra-crossing, will be installed at any further zebra-crossings to be provided on main (non-estate) roads in the Lucan Area; including as part of the Willsbrook Road cycle upgrade scheme?"

• Q 19

"To ask the Manager for an update on planned footpath repairs in Hillcrest estate?"

• Q 20

"To ask the Manager to ensure that the parking conditions attached to the Nursing Home at Ardeevin are enforced as the roads in the surrounding areas are regularly littered with vehicles that pose a fire and safety hazard in respect of the residential homes in the area?"

• Q 21

"To ask the Manager if the Council has assessed the possible negative impact on the residential amenity of householders living adjacent to the entrance to Palmerston Cemetery, arising from increased parking outside their homes and the driveways to their homes, consequent on works being completed to extend the number of burial plots in the cemetery and the consquent reduction of the car parking area within the curtelege of the cemetery and if she will make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 22

"To ask the Manager, noting Motion (2) of the Lucan Area Committee Meeting of 26th March 2013, and similar Motions passed by the Committee, if any further correspondence has been received from the Department of Social Protection and /or the Office of the Minister for State for the Office of Public Works on securing a site/building for an adequate Social Welfare Office in Lucan?" 

• Q 23

"To ask the Manager if she will update the Committee on the review of the Pay Parking scheme throughout the County, including in Lucan and Palmerstown Villages?"

• Q 24

"To ask the Manager if she will write to the CEO of County Dublin VEC requesting information on the current status of the purpose built Childcare Facility installed in the VEC LIFE Centre in Lucan Village?"

• Q 25

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business Received)

REPORT ON PROPOSED EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OVER GRASSED STRIP AT BEWLEY GROVE AND MOUNT BELLEW WAY, LUCAN.

• HI 12
• HI1 12 MAP

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Health seeking up-to-date information on proposals to provide a Primary Care Facility to serve the people of the Lucan Electoral Area?"

• M 20

"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to provide a detailed report on the recent review of pedestrian/cycle safety at Newcastle Road; and requests the Manager to agree to the introduction of a three-axel restriction on Newcastle Road, between the N4 & Nangor Road junctions, at limited school start and close times; noting that introduction of a three-axel restriction would support the objective of South Dublin Chamber, as stated in correspondence to this Council dated 27^th February, to permit lower weight commercial vehicles access to more of the County’s road infrastructure to support commercial activity in South Dublin County."

• M 21
• M 21 Newcastle Road additional measures

"That “No through Road” signs be erected al the lower end of Palmerstown Ave as a matter of urgency and that a similiar sign be painted on the roadway as HGVs enter this road on a regular basis and nearly caused a fatality recently."

• M 22

"That the Manager will report on the status of the speed-limit indicator lights on the Lucan Road outside St Mary’s GNS and St. Joseph’s secondary school? And that she will comment on reports that the lights have not been in action for some time? Further that the manager will report on the frequency of Garda Speed Checks on this stretch of road."

• M 23

"That the Council write to An Garda Siochana requesting that the 3 Tonne restriction on Kennelsfort Road be enforced and that a discussion take place on what other options are open to the Council to restrict heavy goods traffic on this road and that Management explain what advantages will accrue from the imposition of the proposed (EU) new heavy vehicle restrictions and when are they  likely to be enforceable as residents express a high level offrustraon at the inability of "the powers that be" to respond to their request that lheavy vehicles be restriced on this residential road."

• M 25

"That the Manager will take measures to address the concerns of residents in Ardeevin regarding congestion from parked cars arising from visitors to the nursing home."

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

"To ask the Manager to request the ESB to conduct testing of electromagnetic field levels at houses at southern end of Foxborough Court (from nearby power lines)?"

• Q 26

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

"To ask the Manager for an update on the provision of the proposed digital hub/library for Palmerston?"

• Q 27

Library News & Events

• HI 16

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager would present for discussion a report on the provision of Library/Digital Information Hub in Palmerston."

• M 29