Agenda - Lucan Area Committee Meeting 29th November 2016

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Date:
29/11/2016 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

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

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 25th October 2016

Transportation

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"To ask the Chief Excecutive to provide for the repair of and/or replacement of speed bumps in the Canonbrook Estate as many of these are in a state of disrepair such that they are no longer effective?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the public lighting in Haydens Park estate and give consideration to increased public lighting particularly in the vicinity of the green area either side of Haydens Park Grove and Haydens Park Drive?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Committee thanks the management for attending the onsite meeting which took place on the Newcastle road to discuss the entrance/exit to Supervalu S/C (back entrance) and Lucan Sports Club car park entrance/exit. Following the discussion that took place could the CEO provide an update on proposed box junction and other possible measures?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN 2016-2017

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to install “Public Lighting Energy” saving lights along the Adamstown Road/Hill (commonly known as Courtney’s Hill) down to the village as this location which is particularly dark and has a narrow pathway."

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the bollards that were installed on a pilot bases a number of years ago on the eastern end (R148 end) of the laneway between Kennelsfort Road and the Coppice be replaced by a wall on a pilot bases to prevent dumping and anti-social behaviour (A previous part 8 showed a majority in favour of closing the right of way)."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Nolan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Committee agree to install double yellow lines on the corner of Weston Lane due to the continuous parking of cars close to the corner. The issue is causing an obstruction for people turning on to that road."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that, once the current Willsbrook Road works are completed, that the green time being afforded to each of Willsbrook Road and Ballyowen on each signals cycle is sufficient to allow for at least the same number of vehicles to get through the signals as would have prior to the works."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady, Laura Leonard, John Coughlan

"That the Chief Executive puts in place a strategy with identifiable targets and deadlines to make the pedestrian and cycling corridor between The Glebe/St Finian's and Lucan Village safer for users, including:

- Improvements to public lighting along identified blackspot areas such as the Topaz Hill, the cemetery and the motorway footbridge, including scheduling of additional LCD lighting and major pruning back of all trees overhanging public areas along the hill area

- Provision of CCTV in the vicinity of the footbridge on the Esker Glebe side given the large number of reported attacks on the elderly and disabled as well as antisocial behaviour and intimidation

- Long term consideration for upgrade of this corridor via applications to NTA funding for dedicated cycleways

- Further improvements to footpaths along the route"

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Area Committee requests that a signal control junction will be installed at the junction of Kennelsfort Road and Oakcourt Ave." 

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That this committee requests the Chief Executive to investigate flood issue at Tandys Lane (next to the Old marketing suite) due to running water coming from the premises particularly when there is heavy rain. The owners of the marketing suite were instructed to tidy up the area making it look less derelict, could an update be reported back to the committee."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the 7.5t weight restriction on the estate roads between the Oval (R148) and the junction of Wheatfield road/Kennelsfort Road be replaced by a 3.5t restriction. This is very necessary given the narrow estate roads, the two Primary Schools and the three crèches within the estates as well as the above average percentage of older people, increased number of young people as well as its proximately to Stewarts Hospital and that there are support residents in some of the houses on these roads."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Nolan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Committee agrees that positive action be taken to finalise illegal parking and provide an unobstructed entrance and exit for residents living in Woodview and also a safe way to cross the road for other adults and children living close to this busy supermarket Tesco."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Area Committee, further to the motion discussed and approved at the October meeting, requests the Chief Executive to present preliminary proposals for a Griffeen Avenue Traffic Improvement Scheme and to confirm that funding will be made available to allow works to proceed in 2017."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the Chief Executive update on all the meetings the council have had with resident, the community council and the Garda on the 3.5 ton weight limit on Kennelsford Road and for this report to suggest the best way the council can get the 3.5 ton limit returned to Kennelsford Road as voted for earlier this year by nearly all councillors in the chamber." 

Planning

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on its recent submission to the Government for funding to complete works in Adamstown, including Airlie Park, to outline the estimated timeframe for commencement/completion of same, not just in terms of phasing, but also in terms of real-time information regarding construction plans obtained during discussions with the developers of Adamstown, to clarify once again that local needs will be taken into account in planning such a park, eg recreational facilities such as cricket, GAA, soccer etc; and if a statement can be made on the matter."

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the timeline for publication of the draft Clonburris SDZ planning scheme and to provide a report on the baseline transport assessment carried out as part of preparation of the draft planning scheme?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the draft design for Clonburris SDZ and when it is planned to go out to public consultation?"

Headed Items

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

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

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee asks the Chief Executive to report on the number and type of houses that will be available to the council once the next phase of houses built in Adamstown."

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"To compliment the Heritage Officer, Conservation Office and Council staff for their work and support in relation to The Medieval Graveyard in Mill Lane Palmerstown and to request that the remedial works now required on the Historic Buildings due to vandalism over the summer months be carried out as a matter of extreme urgency. This, in addition to preserving the building which if left over the winter months may deteriorate further, would also compliment the extraordinary work done by the Pink Ladies+1 on a voluntary basis?"

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"That this Council:

- recognising its role through successive development plans and planning permissions, aided by historic material contraventions by elected reps, in developing Lucan as a dormitory town with insufficient local jobs, community facilities and infrastructure all of which led to unprecended levels of traffic gridlock during the Celtic Tiger era

- acknowledging that these levels of gridlock are raplidly approaching 2006 levels again and require remedial action on a holistic level involving multiple agencies

- undertakes to take a lead role in dealing with the current and projected future traffic situation in terms of best/worst case scenarios regarding timescales for the completion of the Adamstown SDZ, the eventual completion of the Clonburris SDZ, its own social housing projects and any emergency housing accomodation as deemed necessary, through strategically focusing on the potential for local jobs, local facilities and local transport options in proactive consultation with the various agencies and Government departments involved;

- and in particular sets out a deliverable timeframe for the completion and analysis of the largest and most comprehensive transport usage survey ever undertaken in Lucan to identify specifically not just where and how Lucan people travel at peak hours  but also to ascertain what potential key improvements in radial public transport corridors and routes, as well as cycling and pedestrian provision could be made to reduce the number of car journeys now choking our community and frustrating drivers who in many instances have no other viable alternative."

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"That the Chief Executive responsible make contact with his/her counterpart in Fingal County Council to reconstitute and set a date for a meeting of the Liffey Valley Monitoring Committee."

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Chief Executive to seek to prioritise a joint approach with Fingal County Council in 2017 to seek funding from Government for the repair and restoration of the Silver (Metal) Bridge at Waterstown Park?"

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

"That the Council makes a bid to purchase the old Vincent Byrne site in Palmerstown (if it's still for sale at time of motion), given its current designation in the County Development Plan, with a view to providing a more sustainable development at the location, including sheltered housing in the village for older residents who would be looking for an option to step down, more space for the longer term roads objection of a grade separation junction, and some sympathetic commercial development befitting a village centre as well as other potential benefits that could be worked out over a longer period with funding sought through national channels as appropriate, in consultation with the local community."

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Library News & Events

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the following motion(48162) that was passed at the February Lucan ACM meeting as outlined below:-

("That the Chief Executive contact the HSE and Prison Service, requesting solutions to the ongoing difficulties being experienced by residents in Whitethorn Park, Palmerstown arising from the boundary between Cherry Orchard Hospital, Wheatfield Prison and 139 Whitethorn Park and bring a report to this Committee of their findings.")

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Motions

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

"That this committee requests that the CEO invites Dublin Bus and other relevant stakeholders (TII / NTA) to a pre-meeting of the Lucan Area Committee to discuss the following initiatives for bus services in the Lucan area:

  • -Outer Ring Road (placing bus routes along the bus lane)

  • -Dedicated School buses

  • -Piloting an electric bus service for the area, particularly a school bus

as emphasis is now required to increase bus services for the Lucan as it is presently the only public infrastructure serving this area and as traffic in the area is once more reaching 2006 crisis point levels these proposals would be part of the solution."

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

"Noting previous motions and the recent opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel, this Area Committee calls on the Minister for Transport to immediately open Kishogue railway station and this local authority to carry out any works necessary to facilitate the opening of the said station noting the growing numbers of car users in the Lucan area and consequent traffic congestion."

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

"That this Committee asks that the Chief Executive to contact the TII and/or the NTA and request a timeframe for the restoration/correction of the signage on the M50 and N4 so that it is brought in line with the fact that the people have voted democratically in 2013 that they want the correct name “PALMERSTOWN” used for all official purposes."

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"To ask the Chief Executive to prioritise Hillcrest estate for tree pruning and removal in 2017?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the roundabout at Earlsfort estate. Why has the roundabout been left unfinished for so long?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Chief Executive has the right of way at Hermitage Clinic been legally handed over to this Council and have signposts been erected to assist the public in accessing the Liffey Valley?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of an MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) for the Lucan area including a proposed schedule of public consultation?"

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

Update on the Playspace Programme 2014-2018

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, Michael Hannon, Mary Maguire, David Fennell

"That this Area Committee acknowledges the increasing concerns of anti-social behaviour at Griffeen Valley Park, including bonfires, stealing and burning of wheelie bins and drinking parties, all of which are to the detriment of the appearance and safety of the park and of adjoining residential estates; and calls on the Chief Executive:

  • - To engage with An Garda Síochána on the need for a new policing operation for the Park;

  • - To remove unused containers from the park and to ensure the speedy cleansing of bonfire site and other dumping;

  • - To continue to examine all options to fund the extension of public lighting and CCTV cameras in the Park."

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Mairead Hunt, Marian Jordan, David Fennell

"That the Chief Executive assist Ballyfermot de La Salle GAA Club who play in Glenaulin park with the upgrades they are trying to get for the club.

1. They are looking for the path that runs behind the Goal at the changing room end to be moved closer to the goal so they can have a training area.

2. They are looking for the licensee agreement with SDCC regarding the lights on the changing room to be changed

3. They are looking to be allowed to put a sign up on the changing rooms"

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Nolan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Committee agrees to CCTV camera's in certain places in the Griffeen Park Lucan. Some area's in the park are been used by gangs for anti social behaviour and this might act as a deterrent."

Mot (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update on plans to improve playing and ancillary facilities at Griffeen Valley Park used by Lucan Sarsfields GAA club, including enhancements to AGP pitches and parking at Hayden’s Lane, as previously discussed by the Council and the Club and which were also referenced in the response to my question (50186) at the July County Council meeting."

Environment

Questions

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Exeucitive to set a specific date where officials can sit down with previously-identified representatives from Airlie Heights, in the presence of elected representatives, to go through outstanding queries or follow-up questions arising from the meeting between residents reps and Lucan United regarding the pitch and car park issue that the Club are not in a position to answer, but which need to be clarified?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on assessment of the requests by residents of both Weston Park and Dodsboro for increased provision of litter bins in the general area of Dodsboro, Weston, Old Celbridge Road & Millstream Road."

(Membersreps 1183976 & 1156717 refer)

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive to implement measures to seek to deter repeated illegal dumping at parking spaces close to the entrance to Griffeen Glen Avenue?"

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executiver for a report on how many bonfires there were reported to the council in the Lucan Electoral Area this October and the cost of the clean up after them?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of cars impounded by the Council in the Lucan/Palmerstown area in the past 12 months and if this has increased from previous years?"

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive that following the meeting that took place between the Residents of Airlie Heights and members of Lucan United FC can you advise if a follow up meeting has been arranged with both groups and if answers to the questions raised have been completed?"

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of requests received from Lucan & Palmerstown in relation the Bagged Leaves collection?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to install bins along the Ballyowen Road (L1042). There are currently no bins along this stretch of road and there is evidence of litter along the edges of the road and pathway.

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Chris Galvin

"To ask the Chief Executive to investigate, liaising with other agencies if necessary, reports of a chemical smell in the stream in Glenaulin Park that has been reported over the last couple of weeks, being particularly noticeable at weekends; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Gabrielle McGee

"To ask the Chief Executive for a further update and drawings of the planned Lucan Road surface water drainage scheme including provision of new gullies?"

Qu (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Chris Galvin

"To ask the Chief Executive to please supply information on how often the quality of the water in the Glenaulin Park stream is tested and include in the report the quality of the water for the months of April, May, June, July and August of this year?"

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of houses that the council have bought on the open market in the Lucan Electoral Area this year and the number bought on the open market in 2015. Please also include in this report the number that were put on the CBL site?"

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"That this Area Committee calls on the council to take action and finish the landscaping in Moy Glas Glade facing the new houses. The hill in front of the houses is in a bad way and is a danger to children playing in the area."

Community

Questions

Qu (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive to present members with the finalised plans for the sports and community hall at Adamstown, as these have only been available through other channels to date and to explain why a follow-up meeting with all stakeholders did not take place as promised?"

Qu (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Nolan
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive is there any update on progress on the Esker boxing club getting a permanent premises?"

Qu (26)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Nolan
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive that in view of the fact Arthur Griffith football club being unsuccessful in getting a grant can the Council advise and support on funding from another source?"

Qu (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the number of applications received from residents of Lucan & Palmerstown under the recently launched home security scheme and to further detail the number of which were successful and when the scheme will be advertised again?"

Qu (28)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the status of the swimming pool for Lucan and a time line for the various stages involved particularly in relation to public consultation?"

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (26)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

That this Area Committee welcomes the appointment of the design team for the Lucan Swimming Pool programme and requests the Chief Executive to facilitate, at an early stage, a community consultation event or process to allow interested residents and groups to contribute their ideas to the design process particularly in relation to issues such as inclusive design and the development of a multi-sports and recreation campus at Griffeen Valley Park.

Mot (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"That this Area Committee establishes a working group to explore the viability of hosting a "Christmas Festival/Fair" in Lucan village and makes contact with potential interested parties such as but not excluded to the Lucan Festival committee, Lucan Village Network, Italian Ambassador local traders."