Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee held on the 22nd November 2006

(To be circulated) 

 

 

To ask the Manager to repair the footpath outside 21 Glenmaroon Road, Palmerstown?

• Question No. 1

To ask the Manager to carry out improvements to the footpath at the entrance to Esker Cemetery and the Esker Lawns.

• Question No. 2

To ask the Manager for an update and proposed timescale for the village parking scheme for Palmerstown?

• Question No. 3

To ask the Manager to report in detail all fines that have been issued in the last twelve months to drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles on Kennelsfort Road where there is a 3 Tonne Weight Restriction.

• HGV Parking

To ask the Manager if he can provide a progress report on the provision of additional traffic calming in Greenfort and Shancastle estates?

• Q 5

Proposed Extinguishment of the Public Right of Way on the laneway at the rear of Kennelsfort Road Upper

 

• H-I. 2

Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

 

 

Report on Wall at Oakwood Grove Clondalkin

 

• H.I. 4

New Works

 

 

Correspondence

Letter from Department of Transport

 

 

• Letter from DOT dated 14th November 2006

Cathaoirleach's Business        Councillor R. Dowds

That this Committee calls on the Railway Procurement Agency to build a Luas Spur line to serve Clondalkin and Lucan along the Grand Canal from Inchicore westwards as soon as possible.

• 8321

That this Committee call on the Manager to bring forward proposals for the upgrade of Kennelsfort Road Upper, from the Coldcut Road junction to the N4, and submit it as a matter of urgency for funding under the Urban Renewal Programme, or another relevant scheme.  Can he consult with the local Community Council, residents of Kennelsfort Rd and with relevant local business interests along Kennelsfort Road to have the road at a standard that is reflective of the fact that it is the main artery of this settled community.

That the Manager outline the criteria in operation for amending plans along the Outer Ring Road to provide measures that improve safety and noise prevention for residents; to outline whether An Bord Pleanala rulings for specific stretches along residential areas can be amended before completion of the agreed scheme; if so to outline what criteria are used by staff in coming to such decisions; to outline whether the Council will meet with elected representatives to amend parts of the scheme to address residents' concerns in advance of the completed project or if this is not legally possible to outline whether the Council will set out a timeframe to address these key concerns after the scheme is completed.

• M. 3

That the Manager provides the following information to this Committee :

1.When will the proposed Park and Ride for Clondalkin commuters be operational?

2. When will the long promised buses for the Clondalkin bus lanes be delivered?

• M. 4

That the Manager addresses the safety of pedestrians on the pathway between Monastery Gate and the Ibis hotel.

That this Committee congratulates the Manager and Roads Department on the completion of the section of the Outer Ring Road from Grange Castle to the junction with Griffeen Avenue.  This Committee requests that:-

(a) the traffic flow at the lights at Griffeen Avenue be monitored and appropriate adjustments be made to the sequencing of the signals to ensure the most efficient flow of traffic, in particular, right turning traffic approaching the junction on Griffeen Avenue from the west, and

(b) consideration be given to more visible signage on the Outer Ring Road approaching the Adamstown Roundabout from the south prohibiting HGVs from the final stretch of the Outer Ring Road into Lucan, and requesting An Garda Síochána to ensure regular policing of the prohibition.

• M. 6

That this Council, in relation to a health and safety issue, will enforce its ban on the parking of heavy good vehicles, coaches etc. within housing estates.

That this Committee asks South Dublin County Council to install the following two pathways in the Newcastle area:

(a) A pathway from Newcastle Village to the Grand Canal.

(b) A round pathway route down Aylmer Road and back towards Newcastle along Peamount Road.

• footpaths

That the Manager would agree to bring forward a comprehensive Local Traffic Management Plan for the New Park and Ride Facility at Cooldrinagh in advance of its opening. Notwithstanding the great benefit of this New Park and Ride Facility to the community, including in Lucan and Palmerstown, and having potentially one thousand cars off our roads each morning, including the N4, careful planning is required so that when available, the new Park and Ride Facility at Cooldrinagh does not result in further traffic congestion in accessing and exiting this facility.

That the Manager takes steps following ongoing problems with residents parking on the green in Palmerstown Park, to provide lay-bys into the green area for the sole use of resident's cars so as to avoid bin collections and emergency services being prevented access to the estate?

That this Committee welcomes the beginning of the public consultation process for the proposed Metro West, is commited to support the realisation of public transport services in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas which serve the maximum possible number of residents and areas, is of the opinion that the proposed Metro West and Lucan LUAS should be dealt with as two closely connected projects, and requests the Manager to convey these views to the RPA.

To thank the Manager for commissioning the Traffic Count in Lucan, including Heavy Goods Vehicles, that I requested at the November 2006 Road's Department Meeting of the Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee. as confirmed at the Traffic Management Meeting of 23rd November 2006. Would he now bring forward this Traffic Count, including Tricks, by way of a detailed report for discussion at the December 2006 Road's Department Meeting of the Lucan Clondalkin Area Committee.

To ask the Manager to provide an update in response to the requirements of St Andrew's School?

• Q 6

To ask the Manager to provide an update on the two houses which remain derelict on the Mill Lane, Palmerstown

• Question No. 7

To thank the Manager for his effort to resolve the Open Space issue at 14-16 Palmerstown Lawn.

• Q 8

To ask the Manager if he can make a report on any actions taken by the Council to assist the Board of Management of Gaelscoil na Camoige, Clondalkin acquire a permanent site, recognising that the school has been operating in temporary accommodation for a number of years? 

• Q 9

New Works

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT IN GRANGE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK

 

• H-I (6)

 

Correspondence

 

 

Cathaoirleach's Business             Councillor R. Dowds

(No Business Received)

To ask the Manager has written confirmation been received from the resident at 13, Villa Cottages, Palmerstown allowing for the discharge of effluent into the sewer located on his premises from the development taking place at 14, Villa Cottages Palmerstown?

• 8742

To ask the Manager to provide an update on the progress made in ensuring that outstanding work in Mount Andrew Estate is completed and that the estate is taken in charge by the Council in the near future.?

• Question11

To ask the Manager to provide an updated list of estates that are due to be taken in charge in the Lucan and Clondalkin area by the end of the year?

• Question12

To ask the Manager when will the stone faced low wall be re-constructed as it is still in an unfinished state in Riversdale estate, Palmerstown.

• 8602

To ask the Maneger to provide a detailed report on all Planning and Enforcement Issues for 2006 relating to Weston Aerodrome, Lucan.

• 8754

To ask the Manager to provide and up-to-date and comprehensive report on all planning and enforcement issues associated with development on the lands at Clonard, Lucan. What further enforcement, if any does the Manager envisage in the more immediate future?

• 8760

To ask the Manager to provide and up-to-date and comprehensive report on all planning and enforcement issues associated with development at 26 Larkfield Close, Lucan. What further enforcement, if any, does the Manager envisage in the more immediate future?

• 8762

To ask the Manager if he can make a report on the number of parking spaces required to be provided in the Ross Court development in Lucan as a condition of the Planning Permission, and if he can advise the Committee if the reported removal of parking spaces at Ross Court Hall in favour of space for the location of bins for retail units is in compliance with the Planning Permission?

• 8765

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the provision of the first 70 (approximately) social/affordable/voluntary housing units in the  Adamstown SDZ, including information on the anticipated breakdown in the different categories, the location of the units within the development and when it is anticipated units will be available for allocation?

• Question No. 18

To ask the Manager if he can set out the reasons why bollards must be installed at Liffey Crescent, Liffey Valley Park Estate, prior to the taking-in-charge of the estate, and if he can advise on the options open to residents in the vicinity after the taking-in-charge should they have a consensus view in support of removing the bollards? 

• Question19

Planning Files Requested by Members

(a)  Large applications under consideration

(b)  Files requested by Members

• (a) Large Applications Under Condsideration
• (b) No Report

New Works

 

 

Correspondence

 

 

Cathaoirleach's Business             Councillor R. Dowds

(No Business Received)

Following my continuous representation to have all works in Foxborough Estate, Lucan completed, would the Manager now bring forward his plans, including time-scale for these works, given the Manager's Report that the Developer was not issued with a Completion Certificate and if necessary the Manager's intentions to pursue this matter through the necessary legal channels. It is incomprehensible that these completion works in Foxborough should remain outstanding after 10 years.

• Motion15

That the Manager proposes a contravention to the Development Plan, where applicable, to decrease the number of off licenses per number of residents within residential areas.

• Motion No. 16

That this Committee agrees to ask the County Manager to invest in a pilot plan for providing a concierge service for our three storey apartments. Many tenants feel very vulnerable, particularly those living in ground floor apartments.

• Motion No. 17

That the Lucan-Clondalkin Area Committee confirms its support for Local Zoning Objective 10.3.i.2 of the Development Plan(Sheltered Housing at Primrose Lane, Lucan)  and calls on the Manager to take a proactive approach towards the realization of the objective by seeking a meeting with the Presbyterian Church, the owners of the lands, and Oaklee Housing Trust to explore options towards the provision of sheltered housing for older people at the location.

• Lands at Primrose Lane Lucan

That the Manager initiates moves to complete the apartment complex, Aras Na Chluaine. The area along the river needs finishing. Also there is no boundary wall around the development. Pictures to be provided at LAM.

To ask the Manager to provide an update on an extension of the walk-in customer services desk available at the Civic Centre in Clondalkin and Lucan Library?

• Q20 Customer Care - Clondalkin

To ask the Manager for an update in respect of the drug treatment centre at St. Loman's Road Lucan?

• Q21 Drugs Treatment Centre

To ask the Manager to write to the Minister for Education & the local elected Fianna Fáil T.D in relation to the whereabouts of the green field site for Gaelscoil Na Camóige & when, (what year) the pupils and staff can learn and educate together in proper standard accommodation.

• Q22 Greenfield Site

To ask the Manager if he will write to the HSE seeking information for the Committee on the number of private Nursing Homes in the two Electoral Areas which have had inspections in recent times and the number which are awaiting such inspections?  

• Q23 HSE

Report on Polling Stations

 

• H-I (9) Polling Stations

New Works

 

Correspondence

1. Letter from Office of the Minister for Justice Equality & Law Reform re Garda Numbers in Clondalkin

2. Letter from Railway Procurement Agency regarding Metro and Luas proposals

3. Letter from An Post acknowledging letter requesting review of postal delivery services in Lucan

• 1. Letter from Office of the Minister for JELR
• 2. Letter from RPA
• 3. Reply from An Post

 

Cathaoirleach's Business             Councillor R. Dowds

(No Business Received)

That the Manager would impress on the Postal Authorities the dissatisfaction of the Local Community with the reduced Postal Service. Notwithstanding the regular Consultation Meetings as agreed with Postal Officials, the declining service is causing serious inconvenience and hardship to many who are depending on a more regular Postal Service, including residents who have small businesses and who are dependent on a more regular Postal Service for Tax Returns, VAT etc.

• M21 An Post