Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Lucan ACM 20th December 2016
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive has a letter been written to Dublin Bus regarding extra buses on the 25a and 25b bus in Lucan, and if so have they responded?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if any reply had been received from Minister Fitzgerald to my motion below that was passed in September?"
(50716 / Lucan ACM 27/09/16 - "This area committee will write to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald requesting more resources be given to Lucan and Ronanstown Garda Stations. With the amount of house break-ins increasing the only way to try and stop this is more Garda out on the street.")
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
1) Bus service in Lucan
2) Additional Gardai for Lucan
Motions
"That this Area Committee, noting the successful commencement of rail services using the Phoenix Park Tunnel, calls on the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to:
- Outline a timeline for the opening of Kishogue station;
- Provide enhanced lighting and CCTV at Adamstown station and car park to improve public safety."
"That this Committee calls on the Minister for Justice to reinstate the loss of community garda from the Lucan District."
"That this Area Committee welcomes the study of public transport provision within the County undertaken by Transport Insights as an action of the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021; and calls on the National Transport Authority to support implementation of its recommendations, particularly in relation to the need to provide new intraCounty north-south orbital bus service(s); and the need to connect residential areas to the south of Lucan Village with the Village."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the reason for the unacceptable delay in responding to outstanding queries by Airlie Heights residents that were passed on to the Council by Lucan United following the meeting last autumn and to provide a timeframe for furnishing of same so that the matter can be progressed hopefully to everyone's mutual satisfaction?"
Headed Items
Quarterly Report on Litter Management Plan.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"Further to my motion submitted in Oct 2015 reference 51141 (M19) That this committee asks the Chief Executive to discuss the possibility of piloting “Big Belly” bin in the Lucan/Palmerstown area.
Water & Drainage
Questions
"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?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on plans for drainage works at Ballyowen Lane which would support the drainage from the area of Hermitage Park next to Mount Andrew as previously requested at meetings between Esker Celtic FC and this Council?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee, given that some aspects of water services remain in its remit:
- Notes the serious, long-standing and ongoing problems that many residents of Cherbury Park have been experiencing in relation to blocked drains backing up and other blockages in drainage/sewage etc
- Notes the role the Council has in monitoring tree roots and other such problems that may exacerbate the situation
- Notes that the cause of the blockage problem has largely been identified as originating under the N4 carriageway and requires urgent remediation
- Notes that Irish Water had previously indicated that such works would take place before Christmas and now may be earmarked for the Spring
- Further notes that Transport Infrastructure Ireland have stated to this Councillor that they are not the cause of any delay in such works regarding the scheduling of a suitable timeframe to carry them out; and as such
- Calls on all relevant officials in this Council to proactively liaise with and ensure Irish Water urgently carries out the works required, with the Council facilitating anything required on its side; and, arising from this motion being passed
- Calls on Irish Water to directly report to this Committee to explain its role in not dealing with this situation in a timely manner, which has caused untold misery to several residents, including over the recent Christmas period and also requests that it gives a clear and irrevokable timeframe in the coming weeks for this matter to be dealt with for once and for all."
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the tender process for the long-awaited playground upgrade at Griffeen Valley Park?"
"Following on from my previous motion that was passed at a prior Lucan Area Committee Meeting and the murder in Griffeen Park, has the Council any plans to introduce CCTV in the park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the recent increase in anti-social behaviour and burning out of bins in Griffeen Valley park and the councils plans to deal with the issue?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm in light of the response to my previous question 50233 September 2016 when it is intended to complete the installation of electronic gates at the entrance to Griffeen Valley Park?"
"That this Committee ask the Chief Executive for an update regarding closing off the unofficial gap located at Hillcrest/Paddocks in line with the planning application. Furthermore could the Chief Executive advise what options ae available to the locality in relation to building an official and agreed/suitable gap for the area?"
Headed Items
Public Realm Improvement Works Programme 2017
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive arange to cut back the hedges along the main road when you come out of Abbeydale Estate Lucan as continuous dumping is taking place behind the hedges which is assisted with the lack of Public Lighting at this location"
"That this Area Committee noting the future developments to take place at Griffeen Valley Park and further noting the likely expansion of the park as part of the Clonburris SDZ undertakes a review of the use of the park with a view to a renewal project placing the park on an equal footing with similar sized neighbouring parks."
"That this Committee requests an update from the Chief Executive following an onsite meeting that took place at the Griffeen park dog park in December. To also re-examine the surface in relation to the holes that are constantly emerging in the park causing concern safety concerns for dog users of the dog park."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Council to give figures of the housing stock they have that are empty at the moment?"
Headed Items
The Housing Procurement & Allocations Report.
Anti Social Quarterly Statistics for 2016
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive provide a report on all planning permissions granted for developments of over 10 units in the Lucan Electoral Area since 1996; to outline what percentage of granted units in each instance under the prevailing legislation were built as social/affordable units, what percentage was similarly built as private dwellings; and also to outline, in situations where monies were paid in lieu of provision of social and affordable housing to outline the sum total of such monies paid over and also to outline whether all of the monies raised in such a manner were spent in a) in the Lucan Electoral Area or b) elsewhere on providing alternative social/affordable housing or other necessary facilities."
"That the Chief Executive give a report on the number of people on the housing list for north of the Naas road, broken down by the number of years on the housing list and the average time spend on the list to get a one/two/three/four bed house on CBL only."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated timescale since last months reply in relation to progress on the Lucan swimming pool project as well as consultation/briefing meetings with stakeholder groups as mentioned previously?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on The Lucan Swimming Pool please?"
"That this Committee asks that the Chief Executive to make enquiries into the feasibility of using the OLD VEC premises in Lucan village as a part-time Mens Shed?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to provide an update to the members on the swimming pool for Lucan and advise if the agreed meeting/consultation with local representatives is been arranged."
"That this Area Committee, further to my numerous questions at recent Council meetings; requests the Chief Executive, as part of the planned review of teenage facilities, to consult with youth service providers in the Lucan and Palmerstown areas, including Lucan Youth Service and the Lucan Garda Diversion Project (both Crosscare) and Foróige in Lucan and Palmerstown; with a view to identifying the future need for indoor space and facilitates, such as youth cafes, to serve Lucan’s growing teenage population."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on efforts to resolve the problem of loose covers to utility chambers at Lucan Road in the vicinity of St. Andrew’s NS noting the consequent ongoing noise pollution?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the timeframe for the re-installation of a sign for Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig at the Willsbrook Road/Castle Road roundabout?"
"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 2017?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current status of the latest phase of the Village Improvement Scheme and in particular when it is envisaged new drawings will be available for consideration?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to examine the footpath over the bridge on Esker Road (Arthur Griffith) as this stretch is frequently used by pedestrians with a view to repair and upgrade and also examine the street lights at this location?"
Headed Items
SPEED LIMIT REVIEW
Weight Restriction on roads between the Oval and the junction of Wheatfield Road/Kennelsfort Road
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to introduce a safe crossing on the Lucan Road (Old Celbridge Road) between the Ball Alley and McDonalds. The Lucan Demense walk is used frequently by pedestrians. Bus users including many OAP’s have also experienced problems crossing at this location, they have missed busses due to the fast flowing traffic."
"That the Chief Executive provide a report (as previously promised on foot of my October 2016 Motion) based on the traffic survey carried out on Kennelsfort Road Upper over the Summer detailing the exact days and times of the survey, the exact location of the equipment/survey, evidence as to the accuracy of the equipment used, on a per day basis (a) the total number of vehicles monitored (b) the number of vehicles in excess of 3.5t (c) the number of vehicles in excess of 7.5t (d) the number of Buses and Bin lorries and to include in his report what conclusions can be drawn from the survey on a professional bases and if these finding have been shared with An Garda Siochana and if yes what is their reaction and if not shared why not and that this report be debated by this committee and appropriate action, to address the concerns of residents of Kennelsfort Road and the greater Palmerstown Area, if any, be proposed."
"That this Area Committee requests that children at play signs are installed on both sides of the road at the new playspace in Sarsfield Park."
"Since the introduction of the 30 minute free parking in Lucan and Palmerstown Village there has been an increase of confusion and annoyance from residents that use the parking in the villages. Many are still unaware of the 30 minute free parking, others are receiving fines for zones that are not in the free zone areas.
This committee now asks the Chief Executive to re-examine the pay and display in the villages and to confirm when the signage informing residents of the 30 minute free parking which are to be located on entry to the village are to be installed and also to ask the Chief Executive if the 10 minute grace is still in place."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated timescale on the next phase of the revised Clonburris SDZ plan including indicative dates for pre-briefing of the elected members?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
Quarterly Report on Adamstown SDZ
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"As part of the Tourism Strategy for the county this committee asks the Chief Executive to explore the possibility of implementing a bike scheme to the Lucan and Palmerstown area including Clonburris and Adamstown similar to the “Dublin bikes stations” that are distributed throughout the city centre. This could include identifying connections to key tourist hubs, village centres and commercial centres including hotels."
"That this Area Committee, noting:
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- The recent designation as Weirview Cottages as an Architectural Conservation Area;
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- The ongoing concerns in relation to the removal of vegetation and development on top of the cliff to the rear of Weirview Cottages;
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- That the Liffey Valley SAAO does not extend to the area west of Lucan Bridge;
Calls on the Chief Executive:
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- To engage with the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council with a view to preparing a joint Landscape Character Area Order, or alternative form of statutory protection, to ensure the preservation of both the landscape character and the biodiversity of the Liffey Valley in the area to the west of Lucan Bridge, including particularly the areas on top of and to either side of the cliff to the rear of Weirview Cottages;
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- To implement measures to deter and strictly control any unsightly maintenance and/or development of the areas between each of the 20 cottages at Weirview and the public road, in order to preserve, restore and enhance the visual character of the Weirview Cottages ACA."
"That the Chief Executive provides a report on the most recent traffic modelling and other traffic studies pertaining to the impact of the next 1,000 built units in Adamstown SDZ on the Newcastle Road; to outline what mitigation strategies/requirements from developers are in place separate to current upgrade plans and linked in works as part of the Lucan Access Study; to undertake, as policy, that any further applications for housing in all areas of Adamstown SDZ from the train station to The Paddocks will require an updated traffic study should there be no other study to reference from the preceding 12 months period; and furthermore to provide updates on provision of related public transport infrastructure required as part of phasing under the latest An Bord Pleanala ruling, as well as to require transportation agencies and public transport companies to regularly review requirements for the area, including anticipating future needs proactively."
"That the Chief Executive report on the current status of the draft Clonburris SDZ plan."
"That the Chief Executive give an update on the Old Marketing suite on the Newcastle road, as per motion raised 51622 and confirm if the owners have plans to remove the building in the best interest of all involved as it has led to ongoing issues in the area, such as flooding and antisocial behaviour and recently the building was set on fire."
"That this Area Committee, noting that planning application SDZ16A/0005 includes a proposal for provision of the first part of Tandy’s Lane Park; further noting the existing and growing demand for access from Adamstown residents to sports facilities including pitches for cricket, GAA and soccer coupled with the overall lack of pitches for all sports in the broader Lucan area; calls on the Chief Executive to outline a strategy for the provision of playing pitches in Adamstown SDZ, including on the proposed first part of Tandy’s Lane Park."
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a updated report on the site know as Fassinidges in Palmerstown village, what is the council current plan for the site?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)