Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 16th September 2015

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 17th June 2015

• HI 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of providing extra seats at a number of locations in Rathcoole Park.  These would be of benefit to the many older people who are now using the much improved park facilities.  The locations where seating is requested are as follows;

1. adjacent to the single soccer pitch leading to Millrace and Saggart

2. the area with the entrance facing Avoca, inside the second entrance on Fitzmaurice Road

3. Inside the second entrance from Beechwood Heights.  (not the rose garden entrance)." 

• Q 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a full breakdown of the costs involved in the building of the MAAN soccer changing rooms in Corkagh Park detailing the payments made to contractors involved for the carrying out of all works involved in the project and to detail the sources of funding for this project?"

• Q 2

"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the review of the Corkagh Park fisheries and to indicate when she intends to bring the matter to committee for discussion and decision?"

• Q 3

Proposed car park at Rathcoole Park

• HI 2
• RATHCOOLE CAR PARK PLAN
• SITE LOCATION MAP

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the on going litter issue and what plans are in place to deal with this. Also to ask if any campaign will be undertaken by SDCC to deal with this on-going and costly issue?"

• Q 4

"To ask for the Chief Executive to issue a report into what is proposed to deal with the excessive illegal dumping at Quarryvale - constantly on the road from the Arc and also in the Greenfort Gardens, Park and Lawn areas. Would the use of cameras be considered in these areas?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive now puts a provision in for a bottle bank in the North Clondalkin area. One location that has been identified is the car park next to the Rowlagh Community Centre."

• M 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the replacement of doors and letter boxes in the communal units in Balgaddy detailing the addresses where work has taken place, and the addresses and time line for the remaining works?"

• Q 6

"In light of the ongoing anti social behaviour in the Harelawn estate can the Chief Executive provide a report on the number of reported incidents of anti social behaviour since January of this year and to detail what action is being taken by the Council to resolve these problems?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Houses that where recently boarded up on station road and future plans for vacant Houses at this area?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive how many NAMA owned houses are in the Clondalkin area and what efforts have been made to secure these for Homeless Families?"

• Q 9

Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

• HI 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this area committee calls for an update report on the motion passed at Aprils ACM , This report to include 1) What consultation has happened with the Balgaddy Working Together Group? 2)   the Independent Health Officers and Fire Officers and Structural Engineers reports and 3) why the ACM have not been updated on a monthly basis as agreed?" 

http://intranet/cmas/documentsview.aspx?noinc=true&id=47023

• M 2

Application for Community Grants (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"In order to thank and encourage volunteers this committee calls on SDCC to promote the Volunteer discount card scheme run by South Dublin County Volunteer centre. This motion also calls for Councillors to promote the card to groups and organisations that could avail of the scheme and encourage businesses to sign up to the scheme. Also a letter from the committee is issued to local press/Chamber of Commerce to promote and encourage the card use."

• M 3

"That this area committee condemns all forms of racism and will work together to combat this issue."

• M 4

"That this committee requests a meeting with the Garda and Community Safety Forums to look at the issue of scramblers and quads in the Clondalkin Area."

• M 5

"To ask the Chief Executive what is the current situation with regard to the planning permission for the housing developments at the top of St John's Road, Clondalkn?

Is it true that one of the conditions attached to the granting of permission was that the old commons road at this location was to be reopened onto the fonthill road?  This would be of concern to the residents here, who are happy for houses to be built but do not wish for the access to the main road to be re opened."

• Q 10

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

• H-I 10(A) Large Applications

Taking in Charge Report

• HI 11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathorleach's Business

In order to ensure continuing protection and appropriate development of the Grand Canal's Built, Natural and Cultural Heritage, with regard to the Canal itself and also the lands in its environs. this committee proposes that...

 1) It is proposed to continue the work that has been carried out by South Dublin County Council, Waterways Ireland, the Irish Wildlife Trust, the NPWS, Clondalkin Area Partnership and local community groups such as Loc Canail in protecting the natural, built and cultural heritage of the Grand Canal.

2) To protect and appropriately develop the amenity through on-going engagement and partnership with relevant bodies at local, national and international level,

3) To commission a biodiversity study to identify and afford protection to the rich wildlife previously identified on the Grand Canal and environs, particularly the land between the Canal and the railway line in Clondalkin. To assess the status of the rich biodiversity and protected species such as the five species of bats, the white-clawed crayfish, the lapwing and others which have previously been found to have habitats in the canal and environs.

4) To encourage use of the canal amenity by local groups and schools by developing heritage-related material and activities.

4) To re-visit and expand on the commitments made in previous development plans in regard to the protection and appropriate development of the Grand Canal and environs.

5) To ensure that development in the environs of the Grand Canal is rigorous with regard to the protection of all aspects of this amenity's, natural, built and cultural heritage.

• M 6

"That the Chief Executive, with respect to the Substitute Consent application currently being considered by An Bord Pleanala, provide a detailed report on activity at Windmill Hill, Rathcoole to include the result of recent site inspections carried out in response to my numerous motions and representations on this issue. In particular I would like clarification as to whether activity at this location is in compliance with the conditions of permission SDQU05A/4 in relation to the notification of blasting and dust control; the condition attached to permission SD12A/0059 and PL.06S.241259 in relation to the recycling of non-bitumionous waster; condition 7 of the same permission which protects the Liffey Aqueduct Arterial Culvert ; and that the report address the perceived encroachment of the activity into lands outside of the permission grant. I would also like the report to clarify whether the activity is contrary to the current Development Plan Table 4.3.1 which protects the view of the Hill from Browns Barn and the listing of the Windmill house as a preserved structure."

• M 7

"That the Chief Executive report into the outstanding items which need to be completed before Peyton Estate in Rathcoole can be taken into charge and that the report include details of what contact there has been with the developer and any programme of works provided by them." 

• M 8

"To ask the Chief Executive would the roads section in SDCC be able and willing to fill pot holes in some local shopping centre car parks if the shops and owners where willing to pay for it ? how would this work ?"

• Q 11

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathorleach's Business

"Given the ongoing issue of flooding at the 9th Lough Road (Outside Waterside Public House) and despite several efforts to fix this issue, this committee asks that a report be issued on the problem and that work be carried out in a timely manner to resolve this local issue."

• M 9

"This committee agrees that the Chief Executive should include provision for additional car parking spaces in Rockfield Drive and inner Boot Road (as per Motion 17 from the June Clondalkin Area Committee) in the estimates for 2016 and 2017."

• M 10

"That the Chief Executive present a report on the issue of goods being displayed and sold on the pavement outside Supersavers store in Main Street, the report to include the efforts of the Council to date and also an indication of how it is intended to address this issue in future.

This issue has been of huge concern to Clondalkin residents who feel that nothing has been done to stop regulations being flouted by the owners of this premises. There is now the same issue with the shop next door which is for sale. It is currently being used as a pop up shop, with furniture etc displayed on the pavement."

• M 11

"That the Chief Executive  present a report to the committee for discussion confirming the amount of money paid by NRA/BAM to SDCC on completion of the Newlands Cross flyover; to confirm what the Council intends to use this money for; and to consider using a portion of this money to provide additional mitigation measures for those residents of Newlands Road whom have been most negatively affected during the construction phase and by the absence of a visual screen as required by the An Bord Pleanála ruling."

• M 12

That the Chief Executive provide an update on the Newlands Cross interchange works. Has the work been completed to the satisfaction of the council and have the landscaping works been completed? Residents in the Newlands estate are very unhappy with the tree planting and finish that has been left on the road behind their houses.

Residents also feel that contractors were in breach of the conditions outlined to govern the works on an ongoing basis in a number of ways. Who in the council can assist these residents and ensure that residents of our county are properly represented in this regard?  

• M 13

''That this area committee calls on access on Balgaddy Road (Opposite church) be reopened as a pedestrian/ cyleway access by way of a part 8 public consultation to allow access to local shops and services for the local residents.''

• M 14

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of what land is owned by who in the lands known as the Clonburris Lands - Please provide as much detail as possible?"

• Q 12

"That the Chief Executive issue a report and timescale/schedule of work for the Development of the Round Tower Heritage Centre?"

• Q 13

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee offer our full support to Bawnogue Boxing Club in ensuring a permanent location for the club and that the Management present a report outlining potential locations for a permanent site for the club."

• M 15

"That this committee commends the splendid work being done at Clondalkin Round Tower by the Council.  Could a report be given on the progress of the works."

• M 16

Library News & Events

• H-I 16

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence 

(a) Letter of congratulations issued to Sr. Carmel Earls dated 23rd June 2015

(b) Letter of congratulations issued to Yes Equality Dublin Mid West Campaign Group

(c) Letter to Mr. David Joyce, Transdev, dated 17th August 2015 and reply received from Catherine Sturgeon, Transdev, dated 11th September 2015

• Corr (a)
• Corr (b)
• Corr (c)

Cathorleach's Business

"That this area committee hold a civic reception to Honour Sr Carmel Earls that the Mayor attends to recognise and congratulate her on celebrating her diamond jubilee in the order she serves, The 25 years she has worked for the people of Neilstown and on reaching the age of 80. That we celebrate that she was a founder of the Beacon of Light, set up the Carline Project and the huge service she has given the people of North Clondalkin."

• M 17

"This committee agrees to write to the owners of Cappagh House, Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin asking them to prune back the trees that are encroaching onto the Council properties in Moorefield as the trees in question are blocking natural light and possibly damaging the roofs of the Council properties."

• M 18

"That this committee write to Clondalkin Tidy Towns to congratulate them on the fantastic work leading up to the Tidy Towns and to compliment them on the excellent appearance of Clondalkin village, to also write to Newcastle Tidy Towns and North Clondalkin Tidy Towns to acknowledge the huge efforts of all the Tidy Towns groups play in making our area a better place to live."

• M 19

"That this committee condemns in the strongest possible of terms the last minute withdrawal of funding from the Local Training Initiative in North Clondalkin sponsored by CEEDS. We agree to write to the Minister for Education and the Chair of the Education and Training Board calling on them to reinstate this funding as a matter of urgency."

• M 20

"That this area committee request that the Green Isle Hotel be written to and asked to landscape the area of land they own from Boot Road to Green Isle."

• M 21

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)