Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 25th February 2020
Corporate Support
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to report on progress in relation to the various Lucan and Palmerstown "300K Have Your Say" projects and in particular to outline projected completion dates for each project.
This committee requests that the Chief Executive write to GOOGLE pointing out that the people of the village of Palmerstown voted by plebiscite for the name “PALMERSTOWN” and that there is no such destination in this County as “PALMERSTON” that this is misleading and inaccurate and that they correct their maps accordingly.
Following a motion passed in this council where we agreed to write to Dublin Bus / NTA requesting the installation of adequate lighting at bus shelter in Lucan area, could solar lights be considered as a way of providing adequate lighting whilst been environmentally friendly.
To ask Chief Executive for an update report on the Village initiative plans for Lucan village.
Correspondence
Cor 1(a) TII Changing Palmerstown Signs N4,M50
Cor 1(b) Reply TII Changing Palmerstown Signs
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to replace the missing public bin on St.Ronans Avenue at the Neilstown road end.
See picture attached.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of all tree removal works outstanding from the 2016-2019 tree maintenance programme.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update with regard to the progress in the construction of the Griffeen Park Pavillion, and to describe the consultation that has taken place so far, specifically the clubs with whom the Council has engaged as part of the consultation.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the numbers and locations of trees to be planted in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas in 2020.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the installation of electronic gate at the entrance to Griffeen Valley Park at Hayden's Lane
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Playground & Teenspace for Collinstown Park
Motions
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to seek feedback from local residents in relation to grass cutting in estates and in particular in relation to areas to be kept uncut to foster biodiversity.
That the Chief Executive includes estates in the North Clondalkin area onto the 2020 tree maintenance programme?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the proposal (2016 and since) that the Council engage with Palmerstown Community Council and the Liffey Valley Park Alliance with the objective of setting up on a pilot bases a “Friends of Waterstown Park” working group that would work alongside the Council to preserve, protect and develop this park to its potential in keeping with this Councils policy for this park.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of Green Dog Walkers currently registered in the Lucan electoral area
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive commit to using CCTV and other technology as appropriate to identify and prosecute offenders responsible for the illegal dumping and burning of waste in and around the old scoil Oscar site in Lucan.
The attached picture was taken at the location on the evening of 1st March 2020.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That the Chief Executive report on the possibility of installing bottle banks at the new North Clondalkin library, and any other possible locations. This committee agrees that, due to all other locations being found to be unsuitable, bottle banks should be installed at the library.
That the Chief Executive explains why no prosecutions appear to have issued, or attempted to be issued, in relation to the burning of materials (and dumping of materials into this site) on lands owned by the Council at the former temporary school site beside Foxborough, despite numerous complaints being made by residents - with the fire services being called on multiple occasions - and to clarify the cumulative cost to the Council of responding to calls and removing material from the site to date.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That the Chief Executive actively supports the initiative by the Young Social Innovators group in St Josephs's College and facilitates the provision of clearly labelled pilot recycling bin arrays (non-recyclable, dry recyclable and compostable waste) bins at the bus stops adjacent to the school entrance and at a suitable location near the village green in Lucan; to meet with a delegation of students if necessary to discuss such a rollout; and, if financing is an issue, to provide a breakdown of costs that allow the pilot to be carried out for a period of a year so that students can fundraise if necessary for the bins; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update - as of today 24th March 2020 - on efforts to end the unauthorised occupation of the former temporary school site beside Foxborough estate; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive of the number of vacant properties in the Council's possession in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas, and the anticipated turnaround time for these properties.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current state of plans for the housing development planned at Kishogue, the intended timeline and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to update this area committee in relation to illegal encampment on the old school site adjacent to Foxborough estate following the recent court order directing those in occupation of the site to vacate it and to further outline steps that will be taken to cleanse and secure the site once it has been vacated.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Coolamber (Caslte View, Newcastle Rd.)
To ask Chief Executive to provide a report on the housing development in Coolamber, this development was acquired by AHB Respond last year and number discussions took place on the matter whereby considerations would be given in relation to an affordable scheme and providing units that would be of 'universal design'
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Quarterly Housing Supply Report
Quarterly Report on Anti Social Behaviour
Housing Allocations Report Quarterly Report
Motions
That the Chief Executive bring forward a report to this Area Committee for discussion on the length of time it takes to turn around a casual vacancy in North Clondalkin
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
To ask the chief Executive to report on what measures are the council putting in place should a person staying in Hubs or temporary accommodation have to self isolate or contracts the Coronavirus, to stop it spreading?
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the utilisation and financial performance, in tabular form, of the community centres in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report in tabular form, on the amount of financial assistance, through various Council schemes, provided to individual residents' associations in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Area Committee calls for cross-departmental representation of South Dublin Conty Council at the SAFE meeting convened by Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
This committee recognises the work to date spent on setting up a new LPF for the Lucan area and asks that the Chief Executive commits to supporting the introduction of this new LPF which had been welcomed and agreed by all and would serve the area well.
Whilst the matter is been consider via the JPC this committee seeks to have in place an interim LPF committee in such way that would accommodate council resources and also greater use of local garda from the Lucan station.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the purpose of the recent road and footpath markings in Palmerstown Village and to provide a timeline for any footpath or road works to be undertaken here in 2020
To ask the Chief Executive if a request has been received to the council in relation to the taking in charge of a small area at the end of Foxborough Avenue and if so, what is the council's position on this?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a repair to the footpath on the Neilstown Road. Pictures are attached.
This committee asks the Chief Executive to look at how the crossings on the Esker road and Hayden Lane can be improved to ensure safer crossing. These locations have an increase in footfall, there is an increase in activity in the parks close by and could these locations warrant introduction of flashing pedestrians lights
To ask for an update on repairs to wall on Old Lucan Road at boundary near Lucan Demesne, including what is planned to repair the wall in so far as possible, in keeping with the wall heretofore
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (NO BUSINESS)
South Dublin School Street Project – an overview to exploring the feasibility of a School Street Pilot within South Dublin.
- SDCC School Street Project Report
- SDCC School Street Project Presentaton
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee calls for the upgrading of the street lighting on Palmerstown Avenue, given the state of disrepair of footpaths on part of the road.
Following a question I raised at last months meeting this committee asks the Chief Executive to make plans to modify the roundabout. The problem at this location is the traffic that’s driving through the village heading west is turning right over the bridge and creating gridlock for those living local and those that are trying to commute around the village. To ask also if management could include drawings in response showing how this could or could not work
This Committee asks that the Chief Executive write to the NTA/TII requesting financial support for the proposed segregated junction at Kennelsfort road/R148 given that this is in line with the objectives of the current CDP and has now a greater urgency given the proposed road adjustments at this location to meet the needs of BusConnect as well as access to the new Children’s Hospital, and that the Chief Executive indicate what provision he intends to both part-fund and schedule the design of this long awaited piece of essential infrastructure.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to amend the current parking scheme in Lucan village to allow for an exemption for persons attending the doctors surgery for medical appointments such exemption to be provided were persons attending the surgery display on their vehicles a parking ticket stamped by the doctors surgery confirming their attendance in the surgery.
That the Chief Executive be asked to bring forward a report to this Area Committee for discussion on the need to keep cycle lanes clear of all over hanging branches from trees next to the lanes?
That the Area Committee calls for the National Transport Authority to given an annual update to the Committee on public transport policy and operational matters in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill eletoral areas.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
To ask the Chief Executive to report on actions taken following the Esker Drive Residents Association deputation meeting of the 25th October 2017, summarised as follows:
- Monitoring of construction traffic
- Dates of commencement notices
- Potential for footpath widening
- Cycle Tracks a spart of planning process
- Park and Stride faciity at Lucan Harriers
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That an examination take place on the damage to the Grass Verges/Green Space on a number of locations in Whitethorn Estate and can the Chief Executive advise on options for the parking of vehicles (given the fact of high car ownership due to lack of public transport) in residential areas and if additional space can be carved out from green space for such parking.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Planning
Questions
That the Chief Executive outlines the actions it can take and is taking to address the recent fencing off of lands beside Lucan Newlands Road associated with the Brookvale development, including the taking in of the historic right of way, separate to the existing paved footpath and to reinstate this area back to allow public access, especially in light of the fact that SDCC was supposed to take the lands in charge following requirements from the developer being met, lands which Lucan Tidy Towns has maintained in a voluntary capacity over a period of many years; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Eecutive if there are any short term lets in Palmerstown village that have been registered with the Council since the change in legislation last year and to explain what is the process for registering complaints in this regard.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the ownership of the shipping container located on Chapel Lane, Palmerstown village and to ask if it can be removed if it is in situ without permission.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the decision to open the gate between Palmerstown Woods and Milford Manor, and what consultation took place with regard to this decision.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on planning applications or indicated plans for the old VIncent Byrne Site in Palmerstown.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline any information he has in relation to the opening of the new Kishogue railway station and in the event that this is not to hand please ask the Chief Executive to write to the NTA and ask for confirmation of the opening date for the new station.
This council calls of Chief Executive to engage with members of the community, including the local Tidy towns and local residents in regard to an open space of land east of ‘Clonard’, Lucan-Newlands Road, Esker North, (next to Brookvale land) (this land is currently open green space, section of the land is fenced off, with a number of trees on the land which have been felled, as a result of examinations carried out) with a view to resolving the issue that has come to light recently and addressing concerns brought to our attention.
This council calls of Chief Executive to engage with members of the community, including the local Tidy towns and local residents in regard to an open space of land east of ‘Clonard’, Lucan-Newlands Road, Esker North, (next to Brookvale land) (this land is currently open green space, section of the land is fenced off, with a number of trees on the land which have been felled, as a result of examinations carried out) with a view to resolving the issue that has come to light recently and addressing concerns brought to our attention.
To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on the plans for the road linking Adamstown to the Old Celbridge Road
To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on the plans for Enterprise Units as part of the Adamstown SDZ
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Strategic Housing Developments – Stage 3 application submitted to An Bord Pleanála
SHD3ABP-307092-20
Site: Lands at Palmerstown Retail Park, Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20, D20 AE04.
Applicant: Randelswood Holdings Ltd
Motions
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide an update to members regarding progress for the Liffey Valley Committee, to advise if Fingal CoCo have selected their members for the monitoring committee and what the next steps are.
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of the feasibility study for the restoration of the Silver (Farmleigh) Bridge, to outline the next steps following the publication of this document; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive what role is being played by South Dublin County Council in supporting the Dublin Fleadh 2020 which is being held in the County in Lucan, as a significant tourism event?
It was agreed at previous meeting to further report on the issue in the motion raised (Motion 17 November ACM Item No 63938). Could the Chief Executive give further explanation as to how and why the building were demolished and what is the protocol in such matters when disposing of council owned property. Also report on the current buildings West of the R120 parallel to Lucan Sarsfield premises.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Silver Farmleigh Bridge
Motions
Noting that the Dublin Fleadh Ceoil will take place in Lucan this year this area committee calls on the Chief Executive to outline what plans, if any, this Council has to support the event to ensure it is as successful as possible.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
To request that Chief Executive bring forward a report to this Area Committee for discussion on the possibility of swapping some council owned land in Lucan with some of Kelland Homes land between Ronanstown Garda station and the Train station in the SDZ?
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
This committee calls on the Chief Executive, on foot of the feasibility study into the Silver Bridge, to enter into firm negotiations with Fingal Council to formulate a plan for bringing the bridge into use by pedestrians and cyclists and not just seek to preserve the historic bridge, and, include in the process the procurement for public use the land on the South of the River that will facilitate the practical use of th Bridge as an impotent piece of Liffey Valley Greenway.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Libraries & Arts
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants