Headed Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of the Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting of Tuesday 9th September 2014
Community
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive provide a plan of action for Whitechurch Boxing Club to secure a premises in and around the Whitechurch area for their training and competitions, including a small kitchen and changing areas with showers. The club are eager to secure a facility which can be used by any sports club in the area, including Whitechurch FC and local athletics clubs etc. This boxing club is run entirely by volunteers and has several all-Ireland champions amoung the club and several of the coaches have trained and qualified as referees. They provide a fantastic facility for the community and deserve our support."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when the outstanding works will be completed at Pearse Bros Park flats project - reinstatement of grass and so on?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on how many people on the Council's housing list are registered in the area under the remit of this Committee (broken down by postcode); to ask if are there any active or proposed plans to build social housing in this area; if the Council is actively pursuing other social housing arrangements in this area, and to provide details of such; and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many social housing units are included in the planning permission on the site recently sold on Stocking Lane, known as Dickie Rock’s Field?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when the paths in Fairbrook Lawn, which were due to be included in the paths programme earlier this year will be done?"
"To ask the Chief Executive that a tripping hazard was identified at or near ***Address Supplied, the footpath is raised within the vicinity of a man-hole installation and this query was referred earlier this year to the Council's Roads section for inspection and repair of the pedestrian path. Can you confirm up to date position?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to design a traffic calming scheme for the sections either side of the Merry Ploughboy Pub where the bends on the road are seriously acute?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to meet with the Rosemount Shops Management regarding the next stage with regard to parking planning in the car park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any progress on the plans for the Greenhills/Ballymount/Robinhood Realignment Scheme; to ask the current funding position for this scheme; to ask how it is proposed to bring the scheme forward in the time ahead?"
"To ask the Chief Exexutive when the traffic calming measures for the agreed Fernhill/Muckross/Hillsbrook/Shelton/Dangan scheme will be delivered, which elements of the scheme will be prioritised to begin with, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when are the works starting on the proposed new entrance to Knockcullen/Ashton/Elkwood?"
"To ask the Chief Executive due to the high level of traffic at the KCR junction at morning rush hour, engage with Dublin City Council if needed on the installation of pedestrian lights at the KCR crossroads and allow young school children and older adults the comfort of crossing the junction without having to dodge traffic from Kimmage Road West to Terenure Road West (and vice versa)."
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Winter Maintenance Plan 2014/2015
PROPOSED EXTINGUISHMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OVER LANEWAY TO THE REAR OF NOS. 34 TO 40
LIMEKILN AVENUE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12. MAP REF: RE1122
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive report on the below from Residents of Tara Hill and St Patricks Cottages:
They have asked for "children at play" road signs and also for the estate to be maintained. There are broken pavements, uneven road surfaces and a falling lamp post. The broken pavements are dangerously uneven in parts. We have a number of elderly and very young residents. The overgrown bushes obscure part of the road and force cyclists/pedestrians into the one lane wide road. Many children and cyclists including myself use this road on a daily basis. The lamp post would kill a person if it came down on them.
We have a lively, mixed community of young families and older retired people, new families, council and privately owned houses. Many of the children in our neighborhood use the streets for access and play. They are often unaccompanied which is perfectly acceptable in our caring and quiet community.
The examples of neglect of community infrastructure is unacceptable, and quite frankly not seen in other estates in Rathfarnham. I move that we have these issues rectified."
"That the Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to fund the installation of traffic calming measures in Coolamber Park."
"That the Chief Executive with the aid of a report confirm what impact the 30 minutes free parking has had on trade in Rathfarnham village, you will recall that there were real concerns among some traders that extending the free parking limit would have a negative impact on trade. Have there been any complaints from either the general public or traders with regard to parking? This is a pilot arrangement, is it likely that this pilot will be made more permanent, assuming positive overall effect on trade."
"That this Committee agrees that the Council responds as comprehensively as possible to the requests from St Colmcille's Schools regarding vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian movements within the vicinity of the school and Idrone Avenue and Knocklyon and Scholarstown Junctions."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide us with the up to date situation with the Dalriada estate and if the developer has engaged with SDCC?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is the current situation with the Gaelscoil in Knocklyon, what is the barrier to their new school being built?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration (No Business)
B. Files Requested by Members
Taking In Charge Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive installs a cycle track on the stretch of road from Scholarstown Roundabout to St. Colmcilles National School as a matter of urgency. Given that there are 1,600 students attending the school, any measure that would keep traffic off the site must be encouraged. And obviously cycling offers enormous health benefits to the students but at the moment this stretch of road is extremely narrow and dangerous."
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive ensures that a specific budget be ear-marked and a sub-committee established to work collectively to see how Rathfarnham Castle and St. Enda's Park could be ulilised to drive tourism to Rathfarnham. The establishment of a farmers' market is something that has been mooted in the past, with the Chief Executive bringing to this Committee how best this could be established and promoted. I would ask that initiatives similar to the the Puremile be used to encourage locals to improve the overall look of specific walkways, with clear input by this Council as to how it could fund such initiates on a social credit type arrangement employed."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the barrier at Ballycullen Stream has been replaced yet - two years after it was promised?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the flood alleviation plans for the River Poddle, for an updated timeline of their proposed delivery, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when residents of Castlefield can expect to have the vital flood relief measures in place?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive organise a costing as to the amount required to clean up the Glin River and the likely time such work would take. There is a real concern that as a result of the continued and increased dumping of illegal household waste in this river that this has adversely compromised the biodiversity of this river and in turn has compromised the fish stock in the river. That a schedule of works be drawn up for the cleaning up and clearing out of the river which ought to include the pruning of the Willow trees and the cost of restocking the river on completion of such works. I would ask provision to be made in the upcoming budget for such works and that all such work take place during the winter months of 2014 and in advance of Spring 2015."
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive that it was agreed by the Manager that replacement trees would be planted along the green patch on the right hand side of the entrance to Hillside Park. This commitment was made 5 years ago to ***Address Supplied and was confirmed to me by the Manager before the local elections. Please can you confirm current status?" Please remove name address and location so as to protect the identity of the constituent.
"To ask the Chief Executive that back in April I asked when is it intended that the wall at the entrance to Willbrook Lawn which was demolished recently by the Council because of the unsound nature of same is to be replaced. I received a reply in the affirmative but little has been done since. I understand that engagement with the ESB was part of the delay in progressing matter. Please can you provide update with a clear date for completion of the necessary works?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to paint the containers in Friarstown Allotments a more environmentally friendly colour?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a comprehensive report on the history of the use of Elkwood Green?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when the Limekiln Green Public Realm Improvement Scheme designed and committed to earlier this year will be started, and when it is planned to be finished?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the ongoing Dublin 12 Laneway Cleansing Programme, and as part of the programme, to commit to laneway clean-ups at the following locations ***Address Supplied?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when the installation of the playspace at Beechfield Park will be concluded, and to provide an update on the Playspace Programme for the area under the remit of this Committee for 2014, 2015 and beyond?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what anti-illegal dumping measures are being put in place in Bohernabreena/Glenasmole/Gunney Hill areas to deal with the ongoing issues in these areas? Residents in Bohernabreena cannot put out their green bins without persons unknown filling their bins?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when will the trees and shrubs be removed from the Coolamber Estate following the recent arrest in the area due to the criminal activity taking place in the area?"
Headed Items
Report on Graffiti in the Templeogue Terenure Rathfarnham Area
Update on the Five Year Play Space Programme 2014 – 2018
Derelict Sites
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive bring forward to this meeting a designed plan and schedule of works for the upgrade and maintenance of St. Catherine’s Gate, commonly known as the Augustinian. For some months now it has been agreed that this area would be cleaned up, planted and maintained. In providing a design for St. Catherine’s Gate I would also ask the Chief Executive to review the overall look of the roundabout and the other two areas at the exits points on the roundabout. This roundabout is at risk of becoming the poor relation of the three roundabouts immediately next to it. I believe credit needs to be given for the exceptional look of the other two roundabouts but in particular the roundabout at Orlagh, which is outstanding and where suitable, this design ought to be used as the prototype for all roundabouts within the County."
"That this Area Committee recommends to the relevant SPC that the grounds in Dodder Valley park (behind Scoil Carmel and down to Mount Carmel Park) - which was previous earmarked for a grass running track - be developed for pitches for the use of Knocklyon Utd.
The grass running track should in turn be put on the grounds known as Kennedy field between Spawell Roundabout and the M50 - which was earmarked to be developed as an extra pitch for Knocklyon Utd.
Only if the extra pitches are developed in Dodder Valley Park will Knocklyon Utd. be in a position to accommodate the Running track.
Knocklyon Utd, Bros. Pearse and Templeogue Athletics Club are all in favour of these plans."
"That the Chief Executive report on the below from Residents of Tara Hill and St Patricks Cottages:
There are overflowing rubbish bins, graffiti, household rubbish dumping, and overgrown sidewalks.
These numerous examples have been reported to South Dublin County Council using their on-line facility and telephone calls but to date (with the exception of an emptied bin on Whitechurch Road) the jobs are still outstanding.
The graffiti/rubbish bins/dumping re-enforces a (seeming) lack of care on the part of residents. But this is simply not true of the majority.
We have a lively, mixed community of young families and older retired people, new families, council and privately owned houses. Many of the children in our neighborhood use the streets for access and play. They are often unaccompanied which is perfectly acceptable in our caring and quiet community.
The examples of neglect of community infrastructure is unacceptable, and quite frankly not seen in other estates in Rathfarnham. I move that we have these issues rectified.”
"That this Committee abhors the lack of progress on resolving outstanding issues of dereliction at and around the former McHugh's Site, Greenhills, and calls for full remedial works to be carried out immediately in the interests of those living adjacent and the wider community."