Agenda - Lucan Area Committee Meeting 30th March 2016

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 23rd February 2016

• HI 1

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the timeframe to bring forward a new Part 8 proposal for the Village Green in Lucan Village?"

• Q 1

"To ask the County Architect if he is in a position to produce revised drawings in relation to that portion of the Village Improvement Scheme affecting the area around the Village Green?

• Q 2

Cathaoirleach's Business

"To ask the Chief Executive for an up to date report on the provision of housing accommodation, including emergency and/or modular housing planned for the Lucan Palmerstown area, and to include the location(s), number of units and possible time scale?"

• Q 3

Anti Social Quarterly Statistics for 2015 (last quarter)

Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

• HI 3

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Following discussion’s with Respond at the previous Lucan Area committee meeting regarding the newly built homes in Moyglass can the Chief Executive provide an updated report on the applicants that have been offered places and to request that Respond engage directly with the local residents via the Moyglass Residents Association."

"That the Chief Executive report on housing in the Lucan LEA. The number of people on the one/two/three/four bed list broken down by years on the list. the average time on the list to get housing by unit size. The number of house coming on stream for 2016 including council own stock New built, RAS, ASH, and bought on the open market."

"To ask the Chief Executive if any response has been received to date by Government or Departmental officials to the recent application for supplementary funding for the Lucan swimming pool?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive when he expects to hear if SDCC has been successful in getting the grant from the government towards the Lucan swimming pool. Also will a change of government affect the councils application?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive has there been any new development's on the Adamstown community/School hall?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Manager if an update has been received from the design team for Castlethorn Construction regarding the construction of sports/community facility at Adamstown?

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on progress of the design and planning stage for the proposed Swimming Pool facility in Lucan?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on progress in relation to helping both the Palmerstown and Esker Boxing Clubs to each secure a permanent premises?"

• Q 9

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide a further detailed update, for discussion, on the planned provision of the long-awaited Adamstown Sports & Community Hall."

"To ask the Chief Executive following on from a recent site meeting in the vicinity of the Old Lucan Road and Roselawn to outline a timescale for the installation of 'slow' markings in the vicinity of the junction near Colaiste Phadraig; the installation of a longer single white line at the entrance to Roselawn; the reinstatement of sufficient signage to show drivers that the bus lane is only operational in the mornings; and if he will make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 10

"To ask the Chief Executive as part of the village improvements in Lucan when the paving is been repaired on the main street can the Black paving stones be replace to match the rest of the pavement?"

• Q 11

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the uptake of cycling bike sheds recently located in the Lucan area and details of proposed marketing of these bike sheds in the coming months?"

• Q 12

"To ask the Chief Executive to investigate redesigning the road markings outside Ash Park estate where the private school buses are currently parking. Following and AGM held recently the residents (association) have reported that the bend to the right exiting the estate is a blind spot and possible danger to drivers/pedestrians due to the buses parking at this location?"

• Q 13

Residential Speed Limits

• HI 6

Plastering of boundary walls to Balgaddy Road at Foxborough

• H7
• H7 Map

EXTENSION OF THE ACCESS ROAD TO THE PADDOCKS FROM NEWCASTLE ROAD TO LINK WITH TANDY’S LANE

• HI 8
• HI 8 - Map Historical
• HI 8 - Map Future

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Council initiate the necessary process to install gates, to replace the bollards which prevents through traffic but does not deter anti-social behaviour and were installed four years ago as an experiment, at the Eastern end of the Laneway between Kennelsfort Road and the Coppice."

• M 4

"That this Area Committee:

• - Supports the opening, as soon as possible, of the extension of the access road to The Paddocks from Newcastle Road to link with Tandy’s Lane, referred to in the revised planning scheme as the ‘northern section of Loop Road 2’;

• - expresses its concerns that - in advance of the opening of this main direct route -  that The Paddocks Drive West will be opened onto Tandy’s Lane meaning that through-traffic from Newcastle Road will be  diverted into the quieter residential areas of The Paddocks, including requiring to take two 90 degree corners; using roads not designed for substantial volumes of non-local traffic;

"That the Chief Executive reviews the system of notifications for residential parking permits in Sarsfield Park, Palmerstown village and elsewhere to ensure that what are mainly older residents receive ample notification in writing of renewal dates for such permits; or that a set date be agreed annually for the renewal of such permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter."

"That this Area Committee, as a matter of priority, examines ongoing traffic issues in areas surrounding particular schools in the Lucan area, including but not limited to, Lucan Community College, Lucan Educate Together National School, St. Mary's BNS and St Marys/St Josephs schools and were possible uses adjoin land to lessen the burden of traffic in the vicinity of such schools and reduce health and safety issues associated with such traffic."

"That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of installing zebra crossing’s at the roundabout on the Griffeen road/Esker road which would link the two Griffeen parks providing a continuous pedestrian and cycling route through the 3 sections of the Griffeen parks. These two pedestrian crossing and the pedestrian crossing planned at Arthur Griffith park would then mean that every exit of the Griffeen parks would have a pedestrian crossing allowing easier and safer access and considering the amount of schools in the areas it will also make access to school a lot safer."

• M 8

"That a removable bollard be located at a suitable mid-point on the Western and Eastern parts of the Laneway between Kennelsfort Road and Palmerstown Ave as requested by residents and supported by the recent survey submitted to the roads section."

• M 9

"That this Area Committee seeks a further update on previous motions which requests "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 three local schools."

• M 10

Cathaoirleach's Business

"There are three schools on the Newcastle road (Lucan Community College, Scoil Áine Naofa and St. Thomas’) which are currently working on the preparation of their separate planning applications for their school extensions which it is expected will include a traffic assessment study. This committee asks the CEO, in the light of the history of the Newcastle Road, to facilitate an informal consultation with the elected members which would provide an opportunity for observations and suggestions that could help inform the process at an early stage."

• M 11

"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any approaches from the owners of the former VL Byrne site in Palmerstown or if any discussions have taken place with the owners?"

• Q 14

"To ask the Chief Executive if there have been any approaches over the past six months from the owners of the Mills and associated buildings on Mill Lane Palmerstown in relation to the possible development or preservation of these buildings?"

• Q 15

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

• H-I 11 (A) Large Applications

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Area Committee commits to promoting the Griffeen/Liffey Valley as an area with potential to attract tourism to Lucan and surrounding areas and explores potential for support for the same with adjoining Local Authorities."

"That the Chief Executive confirm ownership of land beside Finnstown Hall apartments (opposite Griffeen Park) and if it could be used for Community use."

• M 13

"To ask the Chief Executive responsible for an update on progress in providing the Digital Hub for Palmerstown?"

• Q 16

Library News & Events

• HI 14

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Dublin Bus requesting installation of a bus stop shelter at bus stop 4624 on the north side of Lucan-Newlands Road opposite Ash Park estate, for 25A buses heading into city?"

• Q 17

"To ask the Chief Executive if a costing can be provided from Dublin Bus regarding the provision of a bus route from Lucan to Tallaght via the ORR and the benefits this new route would add to Lucan, Clondalkin and Tallaght community?"

• Q 18

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this area committee will write to Dublin Bus and ask for the installing of a bus shelter and road marking at Bus Stop number 4624 on the Griffeen Road."

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on what play spaces/Playgrounds are planned for Lucan & Palmerstown in 2016."

• Q 19

"To ask the Chief Executive if there is any update on a Motion (48352) that was passed at last months Lucan ACM:

"That the Chief Executive ask the Public Realm Department to cut the grass verge on the right hand side of the Lucan Newlands road leading in to Glenvale estate and for this area to be put on a regular cutting program?" (overdue membersnet Item 1142383 refers)"

• Q20.

"To ask the Chief Executive to take whatever measures it deems necessary to curb ongoing littering issues at Ash Park Grove and to add (if not already a part of) the road between the entrance to Ash Park and Griffeen Avenue to the regular cleansing route.

• Q 21

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Play spaces for the Lucan and Palmerstown area?"

• Q 22

‘Update on 2015 Tree Maintenance Programme’

• HI 19

Tree Maintenance Programme 2016

• HI 20

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the pruning of trees on Woodfarm Estate and especially the Coppice be completed as early as possible as residents were promised that they would be done in January of this year."

"That this Area Committee expresses its support for ‘2020 Vision’ – the new Strategic Plan of Lucan Sarsfields GAA club; and requests the Chief Executive to examine the actions identified by the club under ‘Facilities and Development’ and to report to this Committee on how the Council can support the action relating to the development and provision of additional playing pitches and ancillary facilities."

Link to Strategic Plan: http://sportlomo-userupload.s3.amazonaws.com/uploaded/galleries/7682_uploaded/StrategicPlan2020_1457645187.pdf

"That the Chief Executive report on the open space/park between Foxford and Droim Na Coille in Lucan.This park is in bad need of a clean up there is dumping and litter all around the park. The fencing out side the park has been broken down and needs to be repaired.The has been anti social behaviour and drug use reported in the park.The hedgerows and trees need to be cut back. Can the council come up with a plan for the area so the residents will us the park more."

• M 17

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present proposals, for consultation, on the much-awaited redevelopment of the regional playground at Griffeen Valley Park."

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide figures relating to the number of prosecutions that have taken place for illegal dumping on Tandys Lane?"

• Q 23

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the clearance of dumped material on the green space at Hillcrest Court, Lucan?"

• Q 24

"To ask the Chief Ececutive why last autumn's leaves have still not been cleared up in parts of Palmerstown Drive and in the area leading into the Oval and Palmerstown Avenue?"

• Q 25

"To ask the Chief Executive, further to the discussions on my motion at the February meeting, to provide a detailed update on the requested further review of the feasibility of using CCTV to deter illegal dumping at Tandy’s Lane?"

• Q 26

Litter Management Plan 2016

• HI 22 - Liter Management Plan 2015-2019
• Quarter 1 2016 LMAP

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this council acknowledges the effort made by the Griffeen shopping business’s and the efforts made to maintain certain parts of the complex and keeping them litter free, there are however areas opposite Moyglass estate which are not maintained to the same standard. This committee asks that the council formally engages with the centre business’s to agree a solution to the litter problem in this specific area."

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the timeframe for installation of additional interim gullies at the entrance to Chalet Gardens to address the regular serious ponding at this location?"

(Membersrep 1150592 refers)

• Q 27

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the planned survey of playing pitches at Griffeen Valley Park (Esker Drive) used by Arthur Griffith Park FC which was due to be carried out with a view to designing and costing a drainage scheme to alleviate the serious and repeated problems of flooding of these pitches?"

(Membersrep 1153659 refers. David Fennell advises that this matter was referred to Drainage section)

• Q 28

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)