Agenda - Terenure-Rathfarnham ACM (1) 7th February 2006

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting of 10th January 2006 (circulated herewith)

 

• Minutes

"To ask the Manager to carry out a survey of the footpaths in Springfield and Templeogue Village which are in a dreadful condition and a hazard to pedestrians and to state when replacement and repairs will be carried out?"

• Question 1

"To ask the Manager to state what contacts he has had with the Department of Transport in relation to the commitment given in Transport 21 that a feasibility study relating to the development of LUAS through Templeogue/Rathfarnham and adjacent areas and to give a report on the matter."

• Question 2

"To ask the Manager to investigate the provision of cycle tracks from and on Osprey Road to the local primary schools in Willington/Orwell and from the Willington Roundabout to the small roundabout at Perrystown connecting with the existing cycle tracks?"

• Question 3

"To ask the Manager for an update on the footpath repair work at Shelton and Dangan and to outline the cost of the works and when the next phase is planned?"

• Question 4

"To ask the Manager to replace the barriers at the top of the footpath at Elkwood Estate at the connecting point with Knockcullen as motorcars are using it as a rat-run/short-cut and to ensure that all measures are taken to ensure that cars cannot take that route in the future?"

• Question 5

"To ask the Manager for a full report on progress being made on issues relating to the footpaths outside the shops on Barton Drive and to make a statement on matters relating to improvement of the surface of the footpath, taking-in-charge matters and a timescale for improvements?"

• Question 6

"To ask the Manager to carry out Traffic Calming on Osprey Road Templeogue as there is serious speeding taking place on the road which is widely used by local Residents?"

• Question 7

"To ask the Manager what now is the time scale for the re-alignment of the Knocklyon Road?"

• Question 8

"To ask the Manager to construct a footpath and cycle path on Wainsfort Manor Drive on the right side of the road as one enters the estate. The present layout presents a traffic danger for the growing number of children resident in Wainsfort Manor?"

• Question 9

"To ask the Manager to examine ongoing noise disturbance being experienced by residents in Orwell Park Heights adjacent to Willington Lane due to the impact of cars on the speed ramps to the south of St. MacDaras school and will he make a statement on the issue?"

• Question 10

"To ask the Manager to reinstate the road markings on St. James Road that indicate car parking bays and the roadway as this has been agreed some time ago?"

• Question 11

"To ask the Manager for a report on the present position of Fernhill Estate regarding Traffic Calming and will he outline the time scale for installation?"

• Question 12

"To ask the Manager to provide a filter light to serve vehicles seeking to turn right from Ballyroan Road into Butterfield Avenue?"

• Question 13

Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Report)

Grant Allocations  2006

Circulated Herewith

• H.I. 3

Dublin Port Tunnel

(Circulated Herewith)

• H.I. 4

Part 8 Report

Limekiln Road Extension to Greenhills Road

(Circulated Herewith)

• H.I. 5
• Map

New Works

(if any)

Correspondence

(if any)

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager arrange to reinstate the area at and near the pedestrian entrance to Beaufort Downs adjacent to Rathfarnham Church as this area has become dilapidated and unsightly, the ground is uneven and dangerous, and the protective barriers/railings are damaged rendering the entire area an ugly and untidy mess."

• Motion 1

"That the Manager update this Committee on the negotiations to proceed with the extra parking which is badly needed in Templeogue village?"

• Motion 2

"That the Manager and the Roads Enginner arrange a public meeting with the Residents Associations in the general area affected  and other interested parties to fully brief them on the Consultants' Report on Traffic Management in Terenure/Templeogue."

• Motion 3

"That this Committee request that the Roads Department examine the traffic flow at the Spawell Roundabout on the N81 and in particular examine what measures are required to alleviate problems being experienced by traffic exiting from the southern end of the roundabout at rush hour as motorists are experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes at this interchange."

• Motion 4

"That this Committee calls on the Manager to establish a pedestrian crossing close to the junction of Wellington Lane and Limekiln Drive as it is virtually impossible for pedestrians to cross Wellington Lane at this point and given the presence of a bus stop and a significant amount of pedestrian traffic through Limnkiln Drive, that this matter be addressed by way of either a pedestrian crossing or a zebra crossing and that the matter be discussed."

• Motion 5

"That the Manager examine the feasibility of having the car park of the junction of St. Peter's Road and Cromwellsfort Road acquired or negotiated for, with the owners, for public use, with pay and display (similar to the car park at the AIB, Crumlin Cross) to facilitate the community and the businesses in the area and that he prepare a report thereon." 

 

• Motion 6

"To ask the Manager to contact the developer (Curved Space Ltd.) in relation to Planning Application No. SD04A/0182 and request that the graffiti on the boundary fence of the site be removed?"

• Question 14

"To ask the Manager to give a report on Planning Application No. SD04A/0182 - 1 & 2 Wellington Cottages/45 Wellington Lane and to ask if the developer has indicated if he intends to proceed with the planning permission as it stands."

• Question 15

"To ask the Manager for an update on the planning application at Boden Park for two dwellings on behalf of Viscount Securities and whether or not the Council was successful in contacting the landowner and seeking their agreement in relation to transfer of title to the Council?"

• Question 16

"To ask the Manager for a full and comprehensive report on any enforcement action that has been taken on the lands to the rear of The Green, Boden Park in relation to works associated with the all-weather pitches?"

• Question 17

"To ask the Manager when will Stonepark Abbey be taken in charge as discussed at the recent Deputation."

• Question18

"To ask the Manager for an update on the proposed development at rear of St. Peter's School?"

• Question 19

"To ask the Manager for the Conservation Officer's report regarding St Catherine's Georgian House and Park?"

• Question 20

Planning Files

A. Large Applications under Consideration

(circulated herewith)

B. Files Requested by Members

(circulated herewith)

• H.I.7(A) - Large Applications
• H.I.7(B) - Files Requested

Report on Taking In Charge of Estates

(Circulated Herewith) 

• H.I.8 Taking in Charge of Estates

Correspondence

(if any)

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager present a report to the meeting in detailed individual response to the 12 items of complaint made by letter to the Planning Department in December from local residents regarding apparent breaches of the their planning permission by Ballyboden St Enda's in respect of works being carried out to the rear of No's 18-58 The Glen, Boden Park, indicating what action the enforcement section now proposes to take in order to ensure full compliance with the permission granted."

• Motion 7

"That this Committee discuss the current status of the Motion I had agreed as part of the Development Plan 7.6.4 .i T7 Metro : that South Dublin County Council investigate the line reservation for connecting LUAS TALLAGHT WITH LUAS DUNDRUM and to state how this can be advanced." 

"That the Manager give a detailed Report on Planning Application Ref.No.S.D.0.5.A.-1001 as there is concern by the Residents of  Wainsfort Manor Drive for an extra vehicular entrance."

"That this Committee discuss, with the aid of a current status report from the Manager, the details of the public consultation process for the Ballydoden Village Plan (SLO93)."

"That the Manager, as a matter of urgency, pursue the developers of mature estates that are, as in the case of Orlagh Grove, for example, waiting many years to be taken-in-charge and where outstanding works remain to be undertaken and to outline how the Council intends to deal with this totally unacceptable position, and to provide this committee with a timescale for delivery on outstanding works."

• Motion 11

"That the Manager examine the situation in relation to Edenbrook Manor and to report on why this estate was not taken-in-charge when it was completed in 1997 and to set out in detail what needs to be done to rectify this matter."

• Motion 12

"That the Manager outline any conditions attaching to the granting of planning permission for all-weather pitches at Scholarstown Road (on the site of Site of St Colmcille's Community School); and specifically to outline whether time restrictions were placed on the facility and specifically what measures were included to ameliorate noise pollution to surrounding houses; and if no restrictions were imposed by way of planning permission, what steps are open to local residents to reduce the impact of noise pollution late at night and for the Manager to take cognisance of the need for such conditions to be imposed in the future where such very welcome community and sports facilities are located adjacent to residential neighbourhoods."

• Motion 13

"That the Manager give a report on the current status of Planning Application No. SD05A/1001 - Former Eircom Training Centre, Wainsfort Road and to confirm that the concerns of the residents in relation to the relocation of the entrance are being addressed."

 

New Works

(if any)

Correspondence

(if any)

Report on Hoarding at Willbrook Lawns

(Circulated Herewith)

• H.I. 10 Hoarding at Willbrook Lawns

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business Received)

"Given that I now understand that the proper and correct address for the developers and solicitors of Adroit Company Ltd is as follows:

Adroit Company Ltd

67 Fitzwilliam Square , Dublin 2

and that the principals are Peter Maguire and Niall Campbell, and that the solicitor is Vincent Beatty of the same address, could the Manager address the query concerning the resident  of 220 Moyville and the land adjacent to his home and communicate formally with the said company in writing on his behalf in order, once and for all, to resolve the issue, not alone of ownership, but enable the resident to determine whether he is entitled to build or indeed sell his property, in the event that he so wished to do."

"That the Development Department examine the site adjacent  to the Social Housing and Traveller Accommodation site at Ballyboden and the Deane Homes Development at Ballyboden Road (the site itself is, I understand, in the ownership of the Housing Department, with a view to locating a swimming pool for the local area there, situated as it is to take advantage of the pending Ballyboden Village  Plan and ALL the local schools servicing Whitechurch, Ballyboden, Ballyroan, Edmondstown and Knocklyon and to prepare a plan for such a development either independently or to seek local private or community partners for such a venture."

 

New Works

(if any)

Correspondence

(if any)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business Received)

"That Manager immediately initiate discussions with Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown County Council to avoid a repeat, in summer 2006, of the disturbing behaviour that residential communities in South Dublin adjacent to Marlay Park had to endure during the programme of Rock Concerts there last summer and to seek recompense for the inevitable substantial clean-ups that this Council will have to fund."