Agenda - Lucan Area Committee Meeting 26th January 2016

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 16th December 2015

• HI 1

"To ask the Chief Executive, further to the previous invitation issued on foot of a request at the June 2015 meeting of this Committee, to again invite the ESB to meet with this committee to discuss water level management on the River Liffey?"

• Q 1
• Q 1 - ESB Notfications

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the question submitted for the December Lucan ACM, Item 47306 to ask the Chief Executive to confirm if the Minister for Sport Mr. Paschal Donohue has made any reply in relation to the invite sent following motion Item 46147 in September 2015 to meet this Council to discuss the provision of a swimming pool for Lucan"

• Q2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

• "That this area committee invites officials from the Department of Education and the National Council for Special Education to meet with this committee to discuss the planned provision of additional ASD Units as part of upcoming school developments in the Lucan Area forming part of the recently announced five year school building programme."

• M 1

"That this committee writes to Dublin Bus to ask them to put extra busses on the 239 route due to demand from people in Lucan trying to get to Lucan village from the surrounding estates and also travelling to Blanchardstown."

• M 2

"That the Chief Executive advise this meeting for an update on a previous motion which requested the Council write 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 and if the council are prepared to change all signs at these location to STOP signs as there is currently YEILD and STOP signs installed"

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on all works in the Lucan electoral area which have been funded to date by Irish Water since its establishment or are subject to currently-committed funding from Irish Water?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report of all locations where flooding was reported in 2015 in the Lucan LEA and to outline what action was taken by the Council/Irish Water to address these problems?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to carry out further examinations on Ballyowen lane regarding the old river that once ran through park which was enclosed during the development of the parks, this underground river is now causing flooding in the area? (additional details can be provided)"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the upgrade of the playground in Griffeen park and the new playground in Waterstown park. And for the time scale on when they will both be complete?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the new all weather football pitch planed for Airlie Heights in Lucan?"

• Q7

5 Year Playspace Programme 2014-2018

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

"That the Chief Executive reports on the up to date and realistic consultation/tender/delivery timescales involved for the refurbished playground in Griffeen Valley Park and the proposed new playground in Waterstown Park, given that progress has been slower than expected following the respective €180,000 funding allocations for 2015; that a full explanation for delays to date be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter."

• M 4

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on plans to progress the Playground/Playspace programme in Lucan in 2016, with particular reference to delays in progressing the planned playground replacement at Griffeen Valley Park and the request from Finnstown residents that their estates not be considered for playspaces."

• M 5

"That this area committee requests that the chief executive carries out an audit of the suitability and size of the street trees in Hillcrest and to bring a report back to this committee."

• M 6

"That the Chief Executive provides an update on the works which were due to carried out/completed on the Playground in Griffeen Park and provides a reason for delayed works. I received an email on 06.01.16 from a resident expressing disappointment that this project has not yet been completed and I ask that the Chief Executive gives a commitment to ensuring that this project is dealt with as a matter of urgency."

"That the Chief Executive investigates the setting up of consultative park management committees involving residents from surrounding estates, with Willsbrook Park as a pilot scheme, to see where problems such as litter, dumping, antisocial behaviour, rats can be highlighted and dealt with quickly and effectively; and where potential improvements such as planting, upgrading security/access, maintenance, hours of use, bins etc could also be made, with the help of the local authority, Neighbourhood Watch, public agencies and local volunteers; subject to funding and ongoing public interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter."

• M 8

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to review the maintenance of the hedgerow and ditch between Ash Park and Elm estates with a view to addressing local problems of anti-social behaviour."

• M 9

"That this area committee requests the Chief Executive present a report for discussion on the provision of playgrounds and playspaces in Palmerstown."

• M 10

"That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of introducing benches into the dog park in Griffeen Park, Lucan and to re-examine the signage that is used when entering the dog park, as the existing one is not clear."

• M 11

"To ask the Chief Executive to review the costs charged for erection of a headstone at Esker Cemetery?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive responsible for a report on the litter control programme across the Lucan/Palmerstown EA?"

• Q 9

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the situation leading to the regular wandering of loose horses on the Newcastle Road be address so that this hazard for motorists and local residents be eliminated or curtailed and that Management report on the number of such horses that have been rounded up year to date."

• M 12

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm when and how many houses are due to be released to the council from the housing development in the Paddocks?"

• Q 10

ANTI-SOCIAL QUARTERLY STATISTICS FOR 2015

• HI 8

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive reports on the process leading up to the proposal to provide the housing association units beside Moy Glas; to outline what its role is, if any, in the process; to outline what community consultation has taken or will take place, similar to previous such proposals; to outline how need is assessed and how elected members will be able to input into issues regarding maintenance, antisocial behaviour, allocation of places; and if he will make a statement on the matter."

• M 13

"To ask the Chief Executive, now that Lucan Swimming pool funding from a Councl perspective has been ring-fenced for the design stage and the other requirements earmarked in the rolling Capital Budget, to outline whether any update has been provided by the Minister for Justice or any Government Minister in relation to the provision of the national element of funding through the re-opening of the Swimming Pool Programme or some other mechanism; to outline whether any firm funding commitment has been provided as of yet; and if so, to outline the timeframe of the progression from design to tender to construction stage?"

• Q 11

"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any contact from any government minister about the reopening the swimming pool grant scheme. If there has is the any chance that the grant will be given before the end of the current dail term?"

• Q 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence
- SPORTS HALL FOR ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY

• C 7 -Adamstown Sports Hall

"That the Chief Executive reports on communications received formally or informally, directly or indirectly, from the Minister for Education or her offiicals in relation to the progressing of a sports hall required as part of the SDZ process in Adamstown; outlines in detail all communications verbal or written made to the Minister and her Department and staff in relation to the proposal to join the Sports Hall project with the other required SDZ facility of a Community hall, so as to create a larger, multi-purpose community facility; to outline an indicative timeframe for the construction of a sports/community hall based on all current information available; and furthermore undertakes to facilitate a forum for input by the Adamstown Community (including Adamstown Input Group and other organisations) and Adamstown Community College into the design of such a necessary facility, essential for community cohesion and further phased housing construction."

• M 14

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update on both the planned provision of the long-awaited Adamstown Sports & Community Hall and my previous request for consultation with Adamstown residents and local sports clubs/community groups on the needs of the Adamstown community in terms of community facility provision."

• M 15

"That this Council continues to support and aide and assist Esker Boxing Club on their  continued endeavour to secure a site for a premises for their boxing club."

• M 16

"To ask the Chief Executive, following reports from cyclists about lack of signage and difficulties seeing bollards at night, if signposting of the Lucan-Palmerstown-Chapelizod cycleway can be improved in the near future and whether the bollards and poles and guard rails (at locations indicated) in Palmerstown can be painted with reflective paint or fitted with protective strips; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Background info as per resident email:

"1. Signposting. There isn't any!! If one cycles from town there are no signposts showing the way to Chapelizod - West County Hotel - Cycleway - Palmerstown Village - N4 @ Liffey Valley. If you stand by the N4 at the Kennelsfort Road junction you will see lots of cyclists heading west out the N4 past Liffey Valley. I've cycled this and it is so dangerous I believe there will be a serious accident where the M50 slip road comes onto the N4 - a cyclist has to contend with traffic crossing his path from both directions - those entering the N4 from the M50 and those leaving the N4 to Liffey Valley.

"2/ Signposting - again... coming from the west there are no signs directing cyclists to the pedestrian/cyclist bridge across the M50 and into Palmerstown village. Because of this cyclists using the city bound cycle lane have to cross the top of the slip road leading into Liffey Valley. Again - an accident waiting to happen...

"3/ Protective bollards. These are situated just past the beginning of the slip road from the N4 to Chapelizod. As one cycles towards the West County Hotel there are 2 bollards, silver in colour and very difficult to see in bad weather or in the dark (they have a small reflective strip which is only partially effective and only when hit by a light). If one manages to cycle between them there is then another one directly in front which came as a complete surprise to me the first time I used the cycle path! Very bad design!!

"4/ Protective guard rails. These are the ones situated at the entrance to the cycle/pedestrian bridge over the M50 at the top of Palmerstown village. They are grey in colour and are very hard to see in any sort of dull weather as they blend in with the road surface behind them. They're almost impossible to see in the dark!

"The solutions to these problems are easy - proper signposts starting at the quays beside Guinness's with others at the Kilmainham junction followed by others at each junction out to Palmerstown - no more than a dozen to include those coming in from the west.

"Some bright reflective paint on the guard rails and bollards (and maybe remove the erroneous bollard?)

 "The cycle path is excellent but these small changes will make a big difference and possibly save lives re: M50/N4 junction. Have a look for yourself or cycle out the N4 for a first hand look. In the grand scheme of things these are small problems but they are very important for those of us who use the roads, whether in our cars or on our bicycles."

• Q 13

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on what new traffic safety and calming measures will be installed in the Lucan & Palmerstown areas in 2016?" 

• Q 14

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can make available to this committee a copy of the study that (was promised and presumably took place) into the junction of the R148 and Kennelsfort Road?"

• Q 15

"To ask the Chief Executive considering the amount of damage along the footpath on Esker Drive and the volume of school children that use this route daily and following my Members Reps. - Query:1139338 can the CEO confirm when the repairs are due to take place. Parts of this road is constantly used for parking and the grass verges outside the houses over time have deteriorated. I ask that that the council seek feedback from the residents in the area as to determine if these grass verges should be removed?"

• Q 16

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee requests that the Chief Executive  provide the members with the following information in relation to the decision of the members of the Council to have the current 7.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Road, Wheatfield Road, Turret Road, Glenmaroon Road, Woodfarm Ave and Drive and The Oval replaced by a 3.5T restriction as is in place on Ballyfermot Road and the Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Traffic Cell of which the above roads form part, in particular (1) If the EU Directive as applied in Ireland requires that a plate must be displayed on the side of commercial vehicles indicating the carrying capacity and does this render it unnecessary for the Gardai to weight each vehicle suspected of being over the limit; (2) If it is accurate to say that the weight restriction on a road refers to the carrying capacity of a vehicle: (3) What is the role of An Garda Siochana in setting weight restrictions on roads; (4) Can he make available to this committee the reasons The Garda Commissioner gave for recommending that the 7.5T remain on the above Palmerstown Roads; (5) Does the CEO accept that the Palmerstown Roads between the R148 and the Cold Cut junction are less vulnerable from traffic above 3.5T than Ballyfermot Road and can he vouch that the EU Directive, Irish Legislation and the Council’s own HGV Policy are being fully availed of to support the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on these Palmerstown Roads; (6) Given that notices inform the public that the current 7.5T restriction is monitored by CCTV, how many vehicles have exceeded the restriction year to date and that he make a statement on the matter."

• M 17

"Noting the increased budget for real time speed limit signs in the 2016 budget of this County Council, this area committee prioritises the erection of such a sign on the slip road leading into Kew Park estate."

• M 18

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed update report, for discussion, on proposals to tackle traffic congestion at locations in Lucan which were subject to reports, motions and questions at recent meetings of this Committee, most notably Griffeen Avenue and Newcastle Road."

• M 19

1. "That this area committee requests the chief executive to carry out works to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the vicinity of the Oval Palmerstown including provision of safe crossing points for pedestrians walking from Palmerstown Ave to Palmerstown Drive, pedestrians, cyclists and school children seeking access to the nearby schools and the manor road shops."

• M 20

"This Committee requests a review of Palmerstown Village to include the possibility of

1. relocating the public parking area to the Commercial side of the street,

2. an examination of the footpath between the end of the shops and the R148 to verify if it meets regulation width especially given that it’s the main route for   pedestrians using Stewarts Special Facilities,

3. that land owners be approached to explore the provision of additional space for parking and if necessary adjustments to the width of the footpath and that a report be brought to the March meeting of this committee."

space for parking and if necessary adjustments to the width of the footpath and that a report be brought to the March meeting of this committee."

• M 21

"Despite funding being set aside in the roads budget for 2015 for repairs to footpaths at Esker Park/Esker Lane these footpaths remain in a state of disrepair. This area committee calls upon the Manager to ensure these footpaths are repaired as quickly as is possible and if necessary set aside further funds in this years budget to ensure this work is carried out."

• M 22

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to report on implementation of the road maintenance works programme in 2015 including the timeframe for any outstanding works; and to further request that examination be given to the following request for possible inclusion in the 2016 programme to be presented to elected members:

• - Plastering of boundary walls at Foxborough between the Foxborough Road roundabout and Grangecastle road junction;

• - Road surface repair/replacement at Roselawn & Ballydowd Grove,

• - Footpath repairs at Glenmaroon Road, Woodfarm Acres, Beech Grove and Esker Drive."

• M 23

• "That this area committee seeks an update on previous motions which request "That the Chief Executive arrange to install a pedestrian crossing on Esker Road by AGP in 2016.  This measure is essential to improve safety for school going children on the main walking route coming from Griffeen Avenue to the 3 local schools."

• M 24

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on all communications, formal, indicative or informal, verbal and written made by the Minister for the Environment or his officials to Council Staff, in recent weeks, in relation to a decision being made on whether to merge the Clonburris SZD lands with the Council's own lands; to indicate to the best of his ability, the likely timeframe for such a response if none given as of yet; and if he will make a statement on the matter."

• Q 17

"To ask the Chief Executive to address the very serious delays with respect to planning enforcement complaints relating to properties in the Lucan area?"

• Q 18

"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans in place for 2016 to provide heritage information and to improve the surrounding setting of the historic St. John’s Bridge in Griffeen Valley Park?"

• Q 19

"To ask the Chief Executive if planning permission has been granted by SDCC to Lucan United Football Club for extra car parking space on the grounds."

• Q 20

"To ask the Chief Executive of any approaches have been made recently to activate or alter the planning permission for the former VL Byrne Site and if any discussions or contact has taken place between the planning officials and the developers on the matter?"

• Q 21

Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration (No business)
B. Files Requested by Members (No business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any recent movement towards developing an Enterprise Centre in this Lucan Palmerstown EA?"

• Q 22

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the current numbers using Lucan Library for study of formal courses or programmes available at the centre and outline whether there is additional capacity available for further usage by members of the public?"

• Q 23

Library News & Events

• HI 16

Application for Arts Grants

• HI 17

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)