Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 25th June 2013
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager to report to this Committee on intentions, if any, to find a location for a permanent school site that does'nt negatively encroach on existing schools catchment areas in order to facilitate the Community National School currently in temporary accommodation?"
"To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the taking-in-charge of The Paddocks estate, including the status of efforts to secure completion of snagging works, permanent replacement of temporary public lighting and boundary treatment works, in particular with respect to providing an attractive boundary treatment to Dodsboro Cottages/Tandys Lane?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on discussions with the NTA on possible avenues to progress the Esker permeability project between Moy Glas and Castle Riada?"
"To ask the Manager if there has been any further progress in identifying an appropriate premises in Lucan/Adamstown for provision of a new Intreo office?"
"To ask the Manager if he will advise the Committee on the current position in relation to the Taking-in-Charge of Rossberry Estate, Lucan?"
"To ask the Manager for a summary report of the final decision of An Bord Pleanala on the Tesco Application for a new major retail store at Liffey Valley Town Centre, and if he will make a statement on how the development approved by An Bord is consistent with the Liffey Valley Town Centre Local Area Plan (LQP)?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration - No Business
B. Files Requested by Members - No Business
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee notes that the lands known as " the Edmundsbury Lands" in Lucan have been offered by sale by auction as a "strategic land bank", requests the Manager to make a report setting out the current zoning of the lands concerned, and information on the present ownership of the lands, and further to provide any updated information available to him on the lands becoming part of a Liffey Valley Park, and if there has been any recent discussions between the Council and the Office of Public Works, on the possibility of taking the lands into public ownership."
Development
Questions
"To ask the Manager if he will investigate the ownership of the strip of land on the old Lucan/Dublin Road, Lucan between the entrance road to Lucan Heights/Esker Lawns/Beech Park and the steps from Esker Hill down to the road, at the rere of houses in Esker Lawns estate, on which there are very mature trees, and if he will advise if the Council can give any assistance to the Lucan Tidy Towns Committee, in its efforts to keep the boundary (which is a low wall along the footpath) of this piece of land tidy by clearing away excess foliage, litter and illegally dumped material?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee supports particular attention to be given to making good the land on the Lucan Road junction with Lucan Heights at the back of Esker Lawns."
Libraries
Headed Items
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That the Lucan Library services will conduct a survey of schools in the area in order to establish the availability of the book rental scheme for students of the schools."
Corporate
Questions
"To ask the Manager for an update on having the correct name for Palmerston Village restored as per my motion of June 2013?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS
"That this Committee, concerned at the reduced bus service for the residents of Palmerston due to the recently restricted 26 Bus service and in pursuit of this Council's policy of promoting connections between the Palmerstown Community and the Liffey Valley Town Centre, requests that the Manager responsible writes to Dublin Bus asking that the 26 Bus be extended the Liffey Valley Town Centre and inviting Dublin Bus to the November meeting of the LAC so that the members can voice the concerns of bus users."
Housing
Headed Items
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE LUCAN AREA FOR 2ND QUARTER 2013
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Manager if he is to meet with representatives from Esker ABC in order to provide support to them in establishing a premises?"
Headed Items
Application for Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS
"That the Manager meet with the Esker Amateur Boxing Club and agree with them the location of a suitable site for the Club and to work with the Management of the Boxing Club so as to build on and realise the plans that are already in train to provide a purpose built Boxing Club and to provide whatever support, including a suitable site, technical and financial assistance, that the Council can for this worthy project."
"That the Manager would investigate and make a report to this Committee on the possibility of using the piece of Council owned land in Lucan, bounded by Beaumont Cottages, Canonbrook and the N4, and near the St Thomas's and St Anne's National Schools, for the location and provision of a Community Facility for the use of community based organizations in Lucan, including Boxing Clubs such as the long established Lucan Boxing Club currently using unsuitable accommodation in Lucan, Esker Amateur Boxing Club and other sports/recreation organizations."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to provide an update on the Lucan Community Development Initiative including any proposals to secure the most effective use of Lucan Sports & Leisure Centre; and further requests the Manager to actively engage with local groups in need of permanent indoor space in the Lucan area, including Esker Amateur Boxing Clubs Griffeen CDG, Dancity Ireland and the 142nd/180th Esker/Lucan South Scouts, including where feasible through provision of sites which could then be developed by groups on their own or in partnership."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a report on actions taken by the Council to combat incidents of dog fouling in the Lucan Electoral area, including Hillcrest Estate and Hillcrest Court, Lucan, and to advise what measures are being implemented, by way of signage/stencilling on footpaths etc., to encourage dog owners/walkers to comply with Council Bye-Laws on the control of dogs, and of he will make a report on the work of Dog Wardens in the past 12 months?"
Headed Items
UPDATE ON THE LITTER MANAGEMENT PLAN Plan 2011 - 2014
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Area Committee recognises local concerns regarding the effectiveness of litter management services in Lucan Village, including the continued non-use of the mechanical sweeper; and the limitations of the 'one-size-fits-all' model, based on a three-weekly rota, of litter cleansing in other areas of Lucan, including litter-blackspots identified by the Committee; and therefore requests the Manager to implement measures to enhance the quality and capacity of litter management services including:
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establishment of a dedicated staff team, subject to effective supervision, to provide litter management in Lucan Village and to ensure more frequent cleansing of litter blackspots in the Lucan area;
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taking whatever measures necessary to ensure the use of the mechanical sweeper in Lucan Village."
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a further update on the request to add the open space at the entrance to Rossberry, Tullyhall & Hayden's Park estate to the Council's grass-cutting schedule?"
"To ask the Manager for a progress report on the taking in charge of the grass verges at the entrance off Griffeen Avenue, Lucan to Hayden's Park/Rossberry/Tullyhall Estates?"
Headed Items
Report on the Taking in Charge of the open space off Griffeen Avenue at Rossberry
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS
"This Committee requests that the Manager Responsible provide an update on the provision of a children's play area in Waterstown Park. There are an increased number of children in the community and they are most deprived as most of 'Old Palmerstown' i.e. the cell between the N4 and Kennelsfort Road with some 2000 houses, has no open space and geographically they are cut off by the M50 from many of the facilities in the County including play areas, libraries, etc. The provision of the children's play area at Waterstown Park at this time would compliment the outdoor adult gym and increase the footfall in this beautiful park which would in turn be a security bonus thus helping the Council save money over the long period."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to put in place an improved and more frequent programme of cleansing, maintenance and repair of playgrounds at Griffeen Valley Park and Castlegate (Adamstown)?"
"That the Manager will address the anti-social behaviour on the steps located opposite Kennelsfort Green at Palmerstown Park by removing the steps while retaining the right of way via the sloped pathway."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to actively work with local sports clubs seeking to secure agreement on draft leases as part of preparations for applications for future rounds of Sports Capital Funding; and further supports the proposals by Lucan United FC, supported by local residents and Scoil Mhuire, to install a fence around one of their allocated pitches at Airlie Heights so as allow the club to host home games at intermediate level and to facilitate the continued development of the club; and therefore requests the Manager to actively and positively engage with Club to agree the terms of a lease or licence for the pitch in question to allow for installation of a fence, with a view to presenting a proposal to the elected members for approval."
Roads
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a timeframe for public consultation on the review of parking bye-laws and for consultation with Lucan Village Network, local businesses and residents on the NTA-funded parking and traffic study?"
"To ask the Manager, further to the discussions at the June meeting, if there has been any further examination of possible measure to address the ongoing damage to grass verges at Esker Drive and Canonbrook Avenue due to school-time parking and drop-off; and to improve the ongoing maintenance and visual appearance of the verges and the area in general?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on the gating of the laneways in Palmerston as per my motion at the June Meeting 2013?"
"To ask the Manager responsible for an update on the review of the Parking Bye Laws and when the ticket-free Saturday parking will be introduced in Palmerston Village?"
"To ask the Manager if discussions have taken place with the Management of Ardeevin Nursing Home in relation to parking issues on Ardeevin Drive and if a solution has been arrived at?"
"To ask the Manager if he will request the Parks and Roads Departments to investigate the safety of pedestrians, including pedestrians pushing child buggies, of that part of the old Celbridge Road (the section which is one way towards Lucan), between the entrance to Lucan Golf Club and the old Lucan Road, relating to the narrowness of the footpath, and overhanging branches and foliage, and if he will advise the Committee if the Council could consider widening the footpath, and doing another, more extensive, cut-back of overhanging foliage?"
Headed Items
County Wide Review of HGV Restrictions - Lucan
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(no business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Greater Public Access to the grounds of Lucan House
Motions
CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS
"That this Committee requests the Manager responsible to provide a report on how the new Heavy Vehicle Legislation and Regulations due to come into effect on the 1st October 2013 will be implemented in this LAC, and, in particular to explain how the existing restrictions e.g. on Kennelsfort Road, on Lucan Village and Newcastle can be strengthened and continued unbroken and how the level of monitoring/observance can be increased to a satisfactory level so as to ensure the health and safety of residents, pedestrians and cyclists."
"That this Area Committee, noting the chronic traffic congestion in the Willsbrook Road area, restates its request for measures to:
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increase the capacity of the Willsbrook Road/Grange Castle Road by creation of a formal left-turn filter lane from Willsbrook Road;
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enhance the coordination and sequencing of traffic signals along Grange Castle Road;
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improve pedestrian/cycle activity between the Willsbrook Road area and schools north of the N4;
And requests that such measures are progressed in the context of next phase of the Willsbrook Road cycle upgrade scheme."
"That the Manager will address pedestrian's concerns by making safe access along the Old Celbridge Road, recognising the importance of the route for its amenity as well as pedestrian access to local services."
"To compliment Management for the work of upgrading the signalling facility at Kennelsfort Road/The Oval and to ask that the Flower Bed be restored and the other necessary disturbance to the grassy areas and environmental features tended in recent times by local residents on a voluntary basis be fully restored and that additional planting that will enhance the area be carried out and that the Manager responsible liaise with the local voluntary group in the planning and execution of the restoration work."
"That this Area Committee supports the residents-led petition campaign to seek implementation of SLO Objective 19 of the County Development Plan i.e. to 'pursue and facilitate the reopening of the Esker Lane exits onto the N4 in an acceptable, safe and efficient layout subject to funding and approval from the National Roads Authority'; and requests the Manager to set-up a meeting between the elected members of the Committee, SDCC Roads Engineers and the National Roads Authority to further examine and progress this proposal."
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a report on the quality of the water in Glenauline Stream, who is responsible for monitoring it, on what dates has it been tested in 2013 and what were the recorded results?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)