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Minutes of Meeting of Lucan ACM 24th March 2015.
Transportation
Questions
" To ask the Chief Executive to report on how many school traffic wardens operate within Lucan and Palmerstown and which schools they are assigned to and a list of the schools that currently have no school traffic wardens?"
" To ask the Chief Executive to examine the sequence of lights at the Finnstown Cloister and the Adamstown junction on the Newcastle road. There is a problem with traffic exiting Adamstown turning left with an Amber light not realising that cars turning right exiting from Finnstown Cloisters have right of way. It would be safer if Adamstown left exit was red when traffic from Finnstown Cloister are exiting and turning right?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there is any updated information as of yet on the traffic management scheme that is planned in advance of the relocation of St Andrew's NS, given the impact that this will have on residents living in Roselawn/Ballydowd, Chalet Gardens and Beech Park and if he can confirm that safe parking provisions will be included as part of this within estates, ie extended single white lines at the entrance to residential areas to prevent bad parking by a minority?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if the road at the corner entrance to Chalet Gardens coming from Woodies can be fixed as whatever about works carried out in recent years, it is still prone to flooding during any significant shower and leads to a large pool of water which causes safety issues when the sun comes out due to glare problems?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to carry-out or commission an urgent review of road safety at junctions along Grangecastle Road, including the Penny Hill junction and the junction with the Foxhunter slip-road, where traffic signals at the junction have been badly damaged five times in five years; and as part of this review to examine the possible introduction of measures such as changes to traffic light timings; potential use of cameras as a deterrent to breaking red lights; and the provision of rumble strips, road markings and signage?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update in response to my repeated requests for measures to improve traffic flow at Newcastle Road including possible redesign of the SuperValu roundabout, installation of a SCOOTS system and changes to the 'green light' time afforded to motorists seeking to turn right from the overbridge to the N4 eastbound?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to put double yellow lines at the entrance/exit in Foxbourough Park. As there are none at the moment, cars are being parked right up to the junction entering on to Foxbourough Road thus motorists have to overtake these cars to leave the estate and they are in the middle of the road. There has been some near accidents with cars entering and exiting together as they are in a head on position?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there will be an impact report done on the extra volume of traffic that the extension to Liffey Valley shopping centre will cause?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any proposals to relocate the taxi rank located in Lucan Village adjacent to the Village Green under consideration at present noting the current levels of disruption to residents particularly in Sarsfields Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to have Turret Road, Wheatfield Road, Glenmaroon Road, Woodfarm Ave and Drive, The Oval, Palmerstown Ave and Manor Road, surveyed with a view to introducing a 20 Kh speed limit and a 3.5 tonne restriction and that a report be presented at the May LAC including the schedule for introducing the new arrangements?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to examine the crossing on Esker Road from Arthur Griffith estate across the road into the Griffeen Park with a view to installing a pelican crossing which will facilitate the connection of the two Griffeen parks via pelican crossing and also facilitate school going children?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive report on the progress being made by the consulting engineer contracted to examine and report on South Dublin County Council’s obligations under the Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan 2013 -2018, including the levels of engagement with local residents assocations such as in Moy Glas Lucan and specifically to outline whether the report will be back as originally expected in April; to outline the timescale when elected members will be given copies of the report and to give a commitment that following on from this a meeting can be set up with elected representatives and residents groups that have expressed concern regarding noise levels as part of feeding into this process, including Moy Glas, so that tangible action points can be agreed."
"As a follow up to my motion passed at the December 2013 LAC, and subsequent ones including November 2104, and given the agreed policy on the Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on South Dublin County Road Network, 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, the revised exclusion zone on Kennelsfort Road and the Chief Executives commitment to review the positon:
This committee now requests that the Chief Executive revisit the issue, 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:
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; as both feed into and serve traffic on the Coldcut Road which 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.
Kennelsfort Road is already carrying excessive levels of motorised traffic, mainly but not solely commuter traffic and increasingly Liffey Valley Town Centre Traffic (which will increase when the expansion of Liffey Valley Town Centre takes place) especially at peak times leading to serious congestion with attendant noise and air pollution and to an unacceptable level of safety hazards for residents, pedestrians and cyclists;
(B) by installing a barrier restricting barrier at the 18 Bus Terminus that will allow public vehicles but prevent Heavy Goods Vehicles and Heavy (medium) Goods Vehicles (C1 or C!+l) and permit cars and small vans of less than 3.5 tonne carrying capacity thus removing a significant percentage of the motorised traffic and attendant hazards from Kennelsfort Road. There are feasible alternative routes.
In seeking these restrictions, it should be noted that the houses on Kennelsfort Road with a current 7.5 tonne restriction are fronting onto Kennelsfort Road with consequential excessive motorised traffic, noise and air pollution due to the lack of a 'buffer' space, unlike the houses on Ballyfermot Road which are set well back from the roadway but have has a 3.5 tonne restriction/protection imposed by Dublin City Council.
Kennelsfort Road has four controlled pedestrian crossings reflecting the fact that it serves four crèches, two primary and one second level school with a combined young person population of in excess of 1500 children as well as an active and busy cemetery, a Public House and a significant Shopping Centre which incorporates the Post Office; Kennelsfort Road Upper is the distributor road for the residential estates of Woodfarm Acres (650 houses), Oak Court and Glenaulin Estates (600 houses), Palmerstown Court/adjacent residential by Shopping Centre (350 houses), Palmers Manor Estate (450 houses) and also provides access to Manor Road Shopping Area and Credit Union as well as to the 1300 homes between the R148 and Kennelsfort Road; all of which leads to it being extensively motorised and used by Senior Citizens, young persons and their parents and other pedestrians who arrive by Bus. 5. Kennelsfort Road has two cycle ways which promote this mode of transport even though the road is quite narrow, has two significant hill gradients and two serious bends and as such requires restricted vehicle flows which in accordance with the published Policy of this Council, and if permeability is to be promoted, should only allow for cars and light vans as in category B instead of the vans and small trucks allowed under (Category C1). Kennelsfort Road meets all the criteria set out in the Policy for a 3.5 tonne restriction.
(C) 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. This is in keeping with Council policy. The facts speak for themselves; this is a high density residential area, built in the 1950s before progressive planning acts with two primary schools 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 the area. The area qualifies for additional signage “for Cars only” as provided for in the Council Policy.
This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to initiate 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 and to bring a headed item to the May meeting of the Council on the matter."
"That this Area Committee requests the Director, further to the recent meeting with Griffeen Glen & Moy Glas Residents Associations, to present a detailed report on planned measures to improve traffic flow at Griffeen Avenue & Road and to address local concerns regarding school-time parking and drop-off."
" That the Chief Executive writes to the NRA to ask for a report on the number of accidents that have taken place on the N4, junction 4A since the upgrade and the installation of the orange bollards and in particular to the following locations,
N4 SLIP
N4 SPA HOTEL JUNCTION,
N4 OUTBOUND.
CORNMILL RD.
N4 KEW PARK ENTANCE/EXIT.
"That this area committee examine the possibility of extending the remit of the Lucan Traffic Wardens to cover housing estates and roads impacted by school time illegal parking."
"That the Chief Executive, following on from this matter being raised late last year, reviews as agreed the 7.5T signage for vehicles entering into the Oval and up through Turret Road, Palmerston, especially in the light of ongoing reports that large vehicles clearly above this limit and large vehicles below this limit are using the area as a rat run and in recent weeks one such truck tore down telephone wires; and that the very existence of the signage may be encouraging large vehicles below the 7.5T limit to use the route."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated on the planning application to extend the schools of St Thomas primary schools and Lucan community college. Have the draft plans for the schools been seen by the council and will an updated traffic study be done on the area?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed update on the discussions ongoing with developers of Adamstown in relation to the delivery of a much-needed new multi-functional Sports & Community Hall, including a sports hall for Adamstown Community College; and to provide details on the emerging funding and management options being considered by the Council; and the Council’s response to the proposals submitted by the developers as referred to at the March meeting of this Committee.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Palmerstown Digital Hub. What time frame will it be till this hub is in place?"
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No business received)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this council examines the possibility of looking at ways in which Lucan Library could be used and opened at night time with a social/youth element to encourage young teenagers to get involved in community based and recreational activities."
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee recognising the importance of the promotion of Fair Trade supports the efforts of the traders of Lucan to become the second Fair Trade town in South Dublin County Council."
"That this Area Committee welcomes the new South Dublin Tourism Strategy, particularly the recommendations relating the 'Liffey Valley Cluster'; and calls on the Manager to present a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendations relating to both the 'Liffey Valley Greenway' and for developing a 'Lucan Hub for Water-based Activities and Cycling'."
"It is the wishes of this committee that the Chief Executive contact the owners of the Bed and Breakfast on Lower Kennelsfort Road with a view to having him complete the boundary wall to the rear of his premises or if he fails to do so the Council will repossess the land conceded for extra car parking and build an acceptable wall and that he be compelled to remove the refuse bins from the front of the B&B as they are a hazard during windy weather and an attraction to passing vandals."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"That the Chief Executive write to Irish Land Securities or their representatives to get them to remove dangerous and overgrown trees on their lands along the laneway between Wheatfield Road and Oak Court Estate and to clean up their property free of rubbish and rodents?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board and the Department of Education and Science to immediately prioritise the construction of the long awaited extension to Lucan Community College to enable the school to begin to facilitate wider enrolment in the school."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to engage with Fingal County Council to repair and overall, full-costed plan for repair and conservation works to the Metal Bridge over the River Liffey at Palmerston; with a view to identifying an approach to funding these works."
"That the Chief Executive liaise with An Garda Siochana to exclude scramblers and quads from Waterstown and Glenaulin Parks as they are a safety hazard to members of the public especially children who are entitled to a safe recreational environment."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the legal situation regarding large bins placed to the front of commercial premises that have a noticeable foul smell; if a premises (B&B at the junction of N4 and Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown) can be investigated regarding same, as the smell was reported to be very strong at one stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to intensify the current efforts to eliminate the unprecedented level of rat infestation in Willsbrook Park, particularly in the central wooded areas next to the open ditch; and further asks the Chief Executive to arrange a comprehensive cleansing blitz to remove the significant amounts of litter and rubbish in undergrowth throughout the park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cost of cleaning up illegal dumping to South Dublin County Council in the Lucan LEA. For the report to advise the annual costs per year for the last five years and to be split between Lucan and Palmerstown areas?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this committee agrees that the manager present a report at the meeting on the ongoing danger and nuisance arising from the vacant property at 86 Rosewood Grove outlining what actions will be taken to deal with these problems."
"That the Chief Executive arrange to (a) have the rubbish removed from the laneway on lower Kennelsfort Road (b) install lockable bollards at two locations on the laneway between Kennelsfort Road and Palmerstown Ave as agreed by the residents, to prevent unauthorised dumping and fly tipping.
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if there is a problem with sewage in Arthur Griffith Park Lucan. If there is, what is causing the problem, and what is the Councils plans for dealing with it. Also is the sewage flowing into the River Griffeen?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to present drawings of the proposed replacement playground at Griffeen Valley Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the up to date status of all proposed "Play Spaces" in the Lucan/Palmerstown area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what steps if any have been taken to examine opening a new entrance to Mill Lane cemetery in Palmerstown to allow access for machinery to be used in the upkeep of the cemetery following the Chief Executives response to my motion at the November Area Committee meeting?"
"To ask the Chief Executive present a report to this committee on the progress with the Tree Programme for the Palmerstown and Lucan area and that it include a realistic schedule/strategy for removing unsuitable trees and pruning back others that are in residential areas, especially in older estates, and for trimming back hedgerows that have become hazardous for pedestrians."
Headed Items
Progress Report on Tree Maintenance Programme 2015
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee requests that SDDC install some information signs in Waterstown park in Palmerstown, outlining why some of the areas of grass are not cut and what wild life can be seen in the park. This would be useful for adults and children that are visiting the park."
"That this Area Committee expresses it "VEHEMENT OPPOSITION" to the recommendation of the 'Parks & Landscape Services Section' in the case of planning application SD14A/0028 in which they proposed the connection of the existing open space at Finnsview with the proposed new development on the Coolamber site, including removal of the existing, well-established boundary".
"That this council reviews the level of bins in Lucan and Palmerstown parks with a view to increasing to standards similar to our neighbouring counties and to consider the possibility of using sponsorship to funding extra bins and park benches.
(additional documents can be provided separately)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of clubs/organisation from the Lucan Area that have applied for the Sports Capital Grant Programme 2015?"
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an updated report on the number of residents in Lucan area on the housing waiting list and a breakdown of family size?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated timeframe for the delivery of the Villages Initiative for the Lucan and Palmerstown area. When will the work start in the two areas and when will the work be completed in both areas?"
"To ask the Chief Executive produce a report on the implementation in the Lucan Palmerston Area of the Traveller Accommodation Programme and that he include the number of Travellers, if any, living in unsatisfactory accommodation, the number of Travellers on the waiting list across the County, how many of these currently reside in the Lucan Palmerston Area and that a discussion take place on the Traveller Accommodation Programme."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)