Agenda - Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting 11th October 2016

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Date:
11/10/2016 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
RTFB Meeting Administration
Responsibility:
RTFB Meeting Administration

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 13th September 2016

Community

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Yvonne Dervan

"To ask the Chief Executive how many housing units have (a) been transferred and (b) are in the process of being transferred to the Council under Part V of the Planning and Development Act in the area under the remit of this Committee in this calendar year; to state their approximate locations; and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Anti Social Quarterly Statistics for 2016

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Planning

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"To ask the Chief Executive what permeability was put in place for the recently constructed Airpark Estate in Rathfarnham? Residents were led to believe there would be a gate which would enable them to walk to local shops and schools, but the builder hasn't provided same.  Can you please confirm what the planning permission allowed with regard to permeability?"

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

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

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Derek Taylor

"That the Chief Executive give an update on the new junction at Knocklyon Shopping Centre.  It was supposed to facilitate cyclists but there's no cycle path and one section is so far out on the T-junction that cars turning right keep hitting it."

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"That this Committee, noting the significant works underway and plans for further development of new residential units in the Greenhills/Walkinstown area, and the pressures put on the local physical and social infrastructure, asks for a report on planning applications including residential units (i) recently delivered, (ii) approved and (iii) lodged but not decided upon in that area, including the number of residential units and the development levies due. That this Committee notes the importance of returning a significant proportion of those development levies to improve the infrastructure in the Greenhills/Walkinstown area and calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that local improvements are prioritised in the upcoming Council budget."

Transportation

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"It was formally agreed by the Council in March this year to extinguish the pedestrian right of way between Wood Dale Crescent and Parklands Road. The extinguishment was to be effected by means of railing. When can we expect these works to be carried out?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Greenhills/Ballymount/Robinhood Road Reconfiguration Scheme, including works done and planned works, including timelines; and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the progress and timescales for agreed road markings for the Rathfarnham ward for 2016?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"To ask the Chief Executive how many 'Children At Play' signs have been requested and how many signs have been delivered over the past 12 months in the RTT area?"

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
William Purcell

Pedestrian Crossings

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

Cathaoirleachs Business

"That the Chief Executive give an update on the review of the Walkinstown Roundabout. An update of Dublin bus' submission would be appreciated. I have serious concerns regarding the plans for this Roundabout and would like assurances that works on Walkinstown Roundabout will not commence without the Member's prior approval"

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Donovan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Committee calls for an 'Area Based Transport Assessment for Forward Planning' to deal with increasing traffic volumes on Edmondstown Road, Whitechurch Road, Stocking Lane, Ballycullen Road and Old Court Road as a result of housing development on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.  As these lands are not subject to an LAP there has been no 'Area Based Transport Assessment For Forward Planning' which are provided for the NRA Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"That the Chief Executive consider installing a gate to close off the laneway at the rear of Glenmore Court and Whitechurch Walk. This is the only laneway in the locality which is not currently gated."

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"That the Chief Executive investigate the possibility of installing extra lighting on the walkway from Rossmore to the Templeogue road past St Michaels house. In recent years this area has become a litter black spot and is also quite intimidating for pedestrians on dark winter evenings."

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the Chief Executive give a report on the traffic management plans for the Stocking Lane/Ballycullen Road area given the population explosion in the area. Even before additional new estates are built traffic in the area is at a standstill in the morning and something needs to be done immediately to deal with the situation."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"That this Committee writes to ESB Networks to ask for a report on housing estates in the area under the remit of this Committee which retain overground power lines; and to ask if it is planned to put these wires underground given the visual issues, difficulties around trees, and potential safety concerns."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

I understand that the lamp bulb replacement project has been extended to include Muckross Avenue. Can details be given on the plan? Is it ok for resident’s queries to be forwarded through their Councillors or should residents contact the public lighting section direct.

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Bernie Meenaghan

"To ask the Chief Executive given the review taking place on services at Whitechurch library, please outline what measures are in place to support the work of the Web Project & give some certainty as to the future for the project & for the library services for the wider public?"

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernie Meenaghan

Library News & Events

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Colette Ryan

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernie Meenaghan

Whitechurch Library.

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna Knocklyon.

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community, Sorcha O'Brien

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the Council's plans for Hallowe'en in the area under the remit of this Committee, including preventative measures to reduce damage and community-based activities?"

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Environment, Water & Climate Change
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

Update on Enforcement Activities

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a full update on flooding prevention works along the River Poddle, including a full report on the issue of the pre-rack at Wainsfort Manor, and on planned works for the remainder of the year and for 2017?"

Headed Items

H-I (21)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

Cathaoirleachs Business

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the on the Poddle Flood Alleviation works programme.

The Poddle needs to be cleared every year to ensure the water flows downstream in flood season.  Maintenance is needed on the overgrowth in the Tymon area behind Osprey where bad flooding has occurred in the past.  The overgrowth is also causing rat problems in the area and potentially will make the flooding worse. 

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"Could the Chief Executive please advise whether the tree pruning referred to in an email (16/01/15) was ever carried out?  I had understood that Whitechurch had been surveyed but was not on the current or last years tree pruning list?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on tree pruning and removal, including stump removal works, for this year in the Dublin 12 area; to state how trees under electricity wires have been dealt with; to provide a specific update on the progress regarding the approved scheme for St Joseph's Rd; and to state if Dublin 12 will be prioritised in 2017 for the planting of suitable replacement trees given the level of necessary removals in the area in recent years?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the playspace programme for 2016 and 2017 for the area under the remit of this Committee; to state the progress in each case; and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (22)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

Cathaoirleachs Business

"That the trees in Tymon Park that are overhanging the back gardens of a number of houses on Osprey Park be investigated for maintenance.  As well as needing to be cut back, some of the trees are a significant risk for falling over and need to be removed."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"Please add Whitechurch Estate to the tree pruning list. I have had representations from a few different neighbours around the Estate who site lifting pavements, obscured street lighting and fallen leaves as hazards."

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive give a report on the maintenance of Bohernabreena Cemetery.  Constituents are very disappointed at the haphazard grass-cutting and have noted the vast difference between the maintenance in other Lawn Cemeteries, such as Palmerstown."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive that the area around the Ballyroan Library be considered for maintenance.
The residents of 48 to 54 Orchardstown Avenue are constantly maintaining the area to the side of the public library by cleaning and planting. Residents are hoping for 3 or 4 large planters at the side of the public library which they are happy to maintain.
Also, at the back and side of the library (Orchardstown Villas & Orchardstown Avenue) small stones have been placed to keep down weeds. There is concrete lip all along the back wall (on Orchardstown Villas) which keeps these stones in place but this lip does not continue around the side (on Orchardstown Ave). As the Orchardstown Ave residents are having constantly to brush the stones back into place, can this lip be extended around the side wall of the library."