Agenda - Lucan Area Committee Meeting 23rd June 2015

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 26th May 2015.

• HI1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to invite the ESB to meet with this Committee to discuss water level management on the River Liffey?"

• Q 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"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 Palmerstown 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."

• M 1

"That the Chief Executive advise why the Fix Your Street entry logged in April 2014 as detailed below has not been addressed to date."

Report: Adamstown Castle ETNS

10:51 Apr 29 2014 adamstown Castle ETNS

  Road or path defects

Description

The cycle lane between St. John the Evangelist and Adamstown Castle ETNS is in a dangerous state in that the concrete slabs have been dislodged.

Comments

SDCC Customer Care Agent (May 7 2014)

Thank you for contacting FixYourStreet.ie. Your query has been referred to the Road Inspector for examination and appropriate action.

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to examine the feasibility of reopening the historic pedestrian tunnel running from the grounds of the Spa Hotel Lucan through to Lucan Demesne (reportedly blocked-up but not destroyed during construction of the N4 Lucan bypass) so as connect the hotel complex and the Demesne, making it more accessible for visitors."

• M 3

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline plans to enhance CCTV monitoring of the bring-banks at Ballyowen Castle; and to further provide ‘stills’ from the existing CCTV cameras which could act used as a warning and deterrent to those minded to illegally- dump at this location?"

• Q 2

"That this Council installs litter bins in the Adamstown area particularly on Station road and along the school route, which currently has no bins."

• Q 3

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee calls on the Council to investigate the potential for setting up a register of litter offenders where the Council has prosecuted those guilty of litter offences; including allowing photographic and video evidence from members of the public should such practices be found to meet legal requirements and to outline in general how enforcement for smaller offences such as dropping cigarette butts, wrappers etc. can be increased given the small number of litter wardens in the County."

• M 4

"To ask the Chief Executive what options are available to this Council to compel the owner of (Info supplies) the residential property in Palmerstown Village to prevent sewerage and household waste flowing into neighbouring gardens and property and what action can be taken on what is a health hazard?"

(Address supplied)

• M 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update on the Council's recent meeting with Esker Celtic FC and on any actions arising?"

• Q 4

New Works (No Business)

St. Edmundsbury Lands

• HI 1

Correspondence(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Chief Executive outline what measures are being taken to deal with motorcycle racing in Glenaulin Park, Palmerstown as this is intimidating users and causing noise for neighbouring residents."

• M 6

"That the area around the bridges over the Mill Race in Waterstown Park be secured and made safe and that a risk assessment be carried out especially in relation to water hazards in this fine park and that suitable warning notices as well as reasonable deterrents are erected as appropriate"

• M 7

"Following the success of the fitness equipment in our parks could the manger consider installing similar equipment in the Lucan area which are designed for children and therefore encouraging children to get involved in wellbeing / fitness in a fun environment."

"That the Chief Executive revert with an update on repair works and monitoring at the Multi Use Games Area beside Hermitage Park and Esker Celtic clubhouse"

• M 9

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on discussions/proposals to find suitable long-term accomodation for Palmerstown Boxing Club and Esker Boxing club in their respective areas?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update, further to my motion at the April meeting, on efforts to support Esker ABC in securing a permanent home?"

• Q 6

Application for Community Grants (No business received)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive give this committee and updated report on the progress if any, has been made on finding premises for Esker Boxing Club in Lucan, and Palmerstown Boxing Club in Palmerstown. These two clubs are a great addition to the county and help keep many children off the street. All involved in running the clubs are doing a great service to the area’s they are in.”

• M 10

"Following my motion passed in January 2015, at the OP&F (Item 42233) that this Council arranges a meeting with Liffey Sounds FM to discuss what plans can be made to progress the development of the Radio Station."

"That this Council assist and support Liffey Sounds FM with the extension of their broadcasting range/area to include Palmerstown and Clondalkin, to include financial assistance (if required) and support with setting it up as a larger radio station. This would allow a very successful local community radio station expand, benefiting a greater area within the county and making the station more sustainable with a potentially larger listener base."

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the process whereby citizens can apply for accomodation under the ASH scheme;whether there is an application form that can be downloaded (as there are no links on the website); whether there is a register of available properties by geographic area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• Q 7

The Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

• HI 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to fully report on all formal interactions/correspondence between South Dublin County Council and its agents and Palmerstown Lodge, 22 Kennelsfort Road Lower, its owner(s) and staff, since planning permission for SD03A/0328 was granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter."

• Q 8

To ask the Chief Executive to arrange a briefing for the elected members to allow for discussion and review of a range of issues relating to residential development and taking-in-charge at Adamstown SDZ, including The Paddocks?

• Q 9

"To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on the provision of a Sports Hall for Adamstown Community College?"

• Q 10

Draft Tree Preservation Order [Lock Road, Lucan - Planning Register Reference Number TPO/0005]

• HI 12

Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members

• HI13 (A) Large Applications
• HI13 (B) Cllrs Files Requests

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager provides an update on the current negotations involving the ETB and Castlethorn regarding the sports hall element of a sports/community building in Adamstown; to outline whether there has been any update or information received since this issue was raised at last month's ACM and whether it is likely this matter will be concluded successfully by the end of the summer; to clarify all the outstanding issues in advance of an imminent requested deputation on behalf of representatives of Adamstown Community College; to detail the current likely costs of an integrated multi-use facility or two separate facilities at the location in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• M 12

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update on this Council's potential role in developing a multi-functional facility in Adamstown which would double-up as, first and foremost, a Sports/Assembly hall for Adamstown Community College and as a Community facility for the broader Lucan/Adamstown area."

• M 13

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on when the proposed trial mini-roundabout and related measures at Hillcrest/Newcastle Road are likely to commence and to confirm the likely duration?"

• Q 11

"That the Chief Executive for a report on the work that was done on Manor Road in Palmerstown. Will any parking places be lost when the work is complete and what was the cost for the project.

• Q 12

"To ask that a survey of footpaths in the Palmerstown Area be carried out and a report brought to this committee at the September meeting as there have been at least five reported incidents of pedestrians tripping over broken footpaths in the past six weeks?"

• Q 13

"Following the reply to my question regarding HGV restriction signs on the Newcastle Road(see below) can the manager advise if a report can be carried out using the council CCTV to monitor and count the number of HGVS that are breaking the HGV restriction during school time restrictions."

Tuesday, May 26, 2015QUESTION NO. 17

" To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update regarding the additional signs that are to be put in place on Adamstown Road and amend the incorrect signs coming off the N4 (Newcastle road state Monday-Friday and slip road states Monday- Saturday ) and consider replacing them with a more effective signs i.e. with flashing lights, similar to the speed indicator signs installed in Lucan, to highlight the restricted area to HGV drivers and help eliminate/reduce the number of HGVs that are breaking the restriction?"

REPLY:The signs relating to the weight restriction on Newcastle road will be reviewed and outstanding corrections required will be made as soon as possible. CCTV is in place to monitor traffic along Newcastle Road and can be assessed to determine correct observance of the HGV restriction.

• Q 14

HGV LIMIT - Kennelsfort Road

• HI 15

Dublin Noise Agglomeration Action Plan

• HI 16

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No business received)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Chief Executive provide a report today on the Dublin Noise Agglomoration Action Plan, given that the consultant provided raw data and an interim report to the Council a week before the last ACM, and in particular provide the figures pertaining to the area adjacent to Moy Glas Estate and to outline what actions are planned on foot of this."

• M 14

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on progress in finalising the ‘Lucan Access Study’, including plans for the Lucan Road corridor and measure to improve traffic flow at Newcastle Road, including changes to traffic signals and the SuperValu roundabout."

"That this Committee recognising that Kennelsfort Road Upper and the roads between Kennelsfort Road Upper and the R148 are 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 the Liffey Valley Town Centre takes place) especially at peak times leading to serious congestion; that these roads already suffer from excessive attendant noise and air pollution and that these roads pose an unacceptable level of safety hazards for residents, pedestrians and cyclists in what is a priora a residential area, hereby calls on the CEO to restrict for access only Heavy Goods Vehicles (C) and Heavy (medium) Goods Vehicles (C1 or C!+E) and permit only, private cars and small vans of less than 3.5 tonne carrying capacity and Public Vehicles on these roads."

• M16

"That this Council further examines schools which don’t currently have a traffic warden in place to and to provide the necessary safety measures where it is deemed inadequate.

These schools include:

1          St. John The Evangelist National School

2          Adamstown Castle

These two schools are located close to each other. Immediate attention to be considered as follows:

The existing signs only face one way. Additional signs should be installed in both directions. The existing yellow road markings need to be re painted. Request that the grey railings directly outside the school entrance are painted yellow and black to highlight that it is school safety zone. The damaged pathway/cycle way outside staff car should be repaired.

3          Gael Scoil Esker Riada

4          Lucan Educate Together National School.

Request that the grey railings outside the school railings are painted yellow and black to highlight that it is a school safety zone. Request that double yellow lines are laid on the bends in the area of the school and school signage is installed.

5          Esker Educate Together School

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, including drawings and timeframe, on the planned Willsbrook Road Cycle Scheme (Phase 3) works; and to further provide an update on the request from this Committee that works to provide safe drop-off and turning facilities on Mount Bellew Way be included as part of the Phase 3 package of works."

• M 18

Library News & Events

• HI 19

Application for Arts Grants (No business received)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on plans for the next meeting of the Liffey Valley Management Committee and to indicate whether any contact has taken place with Fingal and other potential stakeholders since last months ACM?"

• Q 15

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the Council owned piece of land at Palmerstown Lawns and to ask that the Council engage with the adjoining householder and Palmerstown Court Residents Association to resolve the outstanding issues so that the site in question ceases to be a problem?"

• Q 16

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager supports local businesses and groups planning seasonal events and festivities for Christmas 2015, including:

- assistance to local groups organising a Christmas Market; and

- provision of enhanced Christmas lighting."

• M 19