Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 28th October 2014
Planning
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Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members(No business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Commitee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, outlining:
- the full history of unresolved planning enforcement case S7272 relating to complaints regarding serious noise and odour pollution arising from the deficient operation of mechanical air handling units at the rear of Gala Supermarket, Rosse Court, in alleged contravention of condition No 3(a) of planning permission SD11A/0198;
- the current planning status of the air handling units noting that condition No 3(a) of planning permission SD11A/0198 granted permission for three years only."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when the wheelchair space in Palmerstown village in the vicinity of the Ulster Bank and the Coach House will be reinstated given that the path was dished for this purpose?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to prioritise works in 2015 to improve the quality and safety of the popular pedestrian route along Lucan-Newlands Road linking Lucan Village to areas south of the N4 by:
- replacing the tarmacadam footpath outside Esker Cemetery with a concrete path; and
- reducing the curvature of the excessively-wide vehicular entrance to the cemetery carpark through building-out the footpath and reducing the length of the crossing for pedestrians?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a detailed report on the installation of a new UTC/SCOOTS traffic signal coordination system at Grangecastle Road; and on the feasibility of installing a similar system at Newcastle Road in order to address local motorists' concerns regarding the contribution of traffic lights sequencing to traffic delays, particularly at the N4 overbridge?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide better signage from the N4 to direct people to Waterstown Park in Palmerston. This is a great public amenity that should be used more?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the safety measures and other issues requested by the residents of the Newcastle Road during their recent deputation meeting?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence:
New Post Office for Lucan Village
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Council review the decision to place arrow and signage for 7.5T weight restrictions entering into the Oval at Palmerston in the light of concerns expressed by residents that this actually encourages smaller but still sizeable vehicles to travel along a route towards Turret Road that passes two primary schools and also because this signage does not appear to have formed part of the signage approval sought from An Garda Siochana in November 2013."
"That the Chief Executive provide signs in strategic positions around Lucan Village advertising the availability of 30 minute free on street parking in an effort to increase footfall through the village."
"That this Committee requests that SDCC examines the speed limits that are currently in place adjacent to all schools in the Lucan and Palmerston area with a view to reducing speed limits to a limit appropriate for school areas."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on efforts to secure a resolution to the ongoing saga in relation to the unauthorised removal in July 2013 of the grass verge at the corner at the entrance to Ballydowd Grove and replacement with a hard surface parking area; and further notes the ongoing serious concerns regarding road safety at this location due to poor visibility for motorists exiting Ballydowd Grove resulting from vehicles being parked on the hard surface."
"As a follow up to my motion passed at the December 2013 LAC and given the agreed policy on the Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on South Dublin County Road Network and the subsequent review of weight restrictions that now include a weight restriction of 7.5 tonne on Kennelsfort Road and on the Estates between the R148 and Kennelsfort Road,
This Committee now requests that the Chief Executive revisit this proposal, as provided for in the Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Policy adopted by this Council in 2013 and provide for (a) a restriction of 3.5 tonne on Kennelsfort Road Upper from the N148 to the entrance of Woodfarm Acres for the following evidence based reasons: 1. The Dublin City Council has installed a 3.5 tonne restriction on Ballyfermot Road and as both this road and Kennelsfort Road are in effect the same road that meets at the County Boundary; both feed into and serve the Coldcut Road which in turn serves the Liffey Valley Town Centre, Fonthill Business Park, Park West and the Industrial/Business Estates in Clondalkin served by Cloverhill Road, it is imperative that both Ballyfermot Road and Kennelsfort Road have the same level of protection otherwise there will be (there already is) a huge displacement factor with Kennelsfort Road having to carry excessive and undesirable Heavy Goods Vehicle and Heavy (medium) Goods Vehicles traffic.
(b) The current 7.50 tonne restriction on the Residential Estates between the R148 and Kennelsfort Road must be changed to a 3.5 tonne restriction. The facts speak for themselves; this is a high density residential area, built in the 1950s before progressive planning acts with two primary schools, two crèches, no open space and very narrow roads. Again, if this Council is to seriously implement a coherent permeability policy it must improve the level of safety for pedestrians and cyclists within this area. The area qualifies for additional signage “for Cars only” as provided for in the Policy.
This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to initiate, without delay, the necessary measures to install the above traffic restrictions on both Kennelsfort Road Upper and the Estates between the R148 and Kennelsfort Road in accordance with the Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles Policy of this Council."
"That the Chief Executive undertakes a study on the impact of the 7.5 ton weight limit on the Kennelsfort Road in Palmerston. With a view to returning it back to the 3.5 ton limit which was in place before."
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline what date if any has been set for the holding of the Palmerstown name change plebiscite and how will this be publicised?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive writes to the Italian Ambassador and/or consular officials requesting that in the eventuality of Lucan House ever being vacated by the Italian State and put for up for sale or lease, that this Council, on behalf of the local community, and in the interests of heritage and tourism, should be given first option on the purchase or lease of Lucan House and its environs, with a view to enhancing and protecting the already extensive Liffey Valley area under public management. Any correspondence should reflect the warm relations between Lucan and successive Ambassadors, their families and staff over the years, and reaffirm our appreciation of their valuable contribution to Lucan life, our gratitude for their continuing generosity in providing regular access to the local community and to emphasise our continued welcoming of their presence in Lucan as long as they wish to remain here."
"That this Committee invite Dublin Bus to meet with members of the LAC to discuss (a) the extension of the 26 Bus to serve all of Palmerston and in so doing to provide a link between The Liffey Valley Town Centre and the Communities of Palmerston and Chapelizod and beyond and (b) the extension of the 40 Bus to serve Wheatfield Prison and Court House which are now some of the busiest in the Country and are not served by public transport leading to severe hardship for relatives and friends who wish to visit."
"That further to previous correspondence this Committee writes to Dublin Bus highlighting the bottlenecks for Lucan and Palmerston bus users (25s, 26, 66s and 67s) seeking to board from the city centre and seeking the company's thoughts on a potential solution. By locating these routes alongside high volume bus routes 15 15a 15b 39 39a 37 38 46a 145, along with private buses and Bus Eireann, there is chaos in terms of queuing for a bus in the city centre with a particular bottle neck at Suffolk Street/Castle Lane."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to write to An Post asking that Whitethorn Estate be included in the Palmerston (Dublin 20) proposed new Postal Code system. Due to an anomaly and reported lack of capacity this area has been given a postal address that does not recognise the fact that it is part of the Palmerstown Community."
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the rollout of the leaf collection schedule by Oxigen by area and date within Lucan and Palmerston and to indicate, what areas if any remain to be swept?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to improve the public lighting at the pathway leading from Liffey Crescent to Ballyowen Lane (next to Cluain Rí) as requested by the Liffey Valley Park Neighbourhood Watch group?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on investigations of the regular illegal dumping and burning of waste at the Hayden Lane/Hansted gate to Griffeen Valley Park; and to confirm if CCTV has been reconfigured to ensure monitoring of this specific location?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the presence or otherwise of radon gas in this LA and in particular in the Palmerston Area?"
"To ask the Council to look at providing additional car park lighting in the Weston/Lucan Harriers car park, Griffeen Park, presently the lighting is very poor for an area that is used extensively by various clubs and organisation?"
"This Council welcomes the plans for open play areas in the county which was presented to the members last month. Could this Council consider the requirement of teenagers as part of these plans considering the number of teenagers in the Lucan area?"
"To ask the Council to provide a report on requests to date for tree pruning/hedge trimming/grass cutting in Lucan and Palmerston outlining the areas that have still to be completed and completion dates for any unfinished areas?"
Headed Items
Tree Maintenance Programme Winter 2014 / Spring 2015
New Works (No Business)
Motions
Correspondence (No Business)
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide litter bins in the car park and at a number of other locations in Waterstown Park that will support those civic minded dog owners and other park users to dispose of litter and other waste. It is not acaceptable that a dog walker should have to carry dog waste for up to an hour in what should otherwise be a pleasant and healthy experience."
"That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of creating a new entrance to the cemetery at Mill Lane, Palmerstown via the community allotments at Mill Lane."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a report, for discussion, on the feasibiity of providing a community garden in Lucan in 2015."
"That the Council conduct a feasibility study on the installation of an open and public all weather hard surface football/basketball court adjacent to Weston Hockey pitch or/and adjacent to playground, Griffeen Park, Lucan."
"That this Area Committee thanks Council staff for facilitating the recent meeting with local businesses as part of the Ballyowen Castle initiative; and requests the Chief Executive to:
- present a detailed report, for discussion, on measures to address the problems of dumping at the bring banks and to ensure more regular and effective litter cleansing of roads in the area; and to
- arrange for an audit of the area similar to the multi-departmental staff audits of villages areas already carried out as part of the Villages Initiative."
"This Committee requests SDDC to agree a plan of work to restore the old grave yard on Mill Lane, Palmerston; the church, a listed monument and protected structure is a ruin and in danger of falling foul from decades of neglect and occasional vandalism if the Council cannot undertake this work we would ask if can be done by the OPW. With regards to my members rep on access to the site we ask it this can be done as a matter of urgency."
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Council to request regular water analysis from Irish Water to ensure that the level of hardness and quality of water supplied is consistent for the Lucan area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the average waiting time by unit size for successful applicants on CBL & priority allocations North of the Nass Rd in the last 12 months?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on rent arrears owed by Council tenants in the Lucan LEA providing the total amount of arrears owed in 2012, 2013 & 2014, the number of properties in arrears, and the interventions provided by the Council to assist tenants that are having difficulties paying their rents?"
Headed Items
Anti social quarterly statistics for 2014
"Application for financial assistance under the Capital Assistance Scheme from Hail Housing Association Limited in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992 for the purchase of a property at Dun Mhuire, Lucan Road, Co Dublin."
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the provision of a swimming pool for Lucan?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of a Community Centre/School Sports Hall for Adamstown?"
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This Area Committee reaffirms previous calls for provision of a new multi-functional community centre in the Lucan-Adamstown area at the earliest possible opportunity."