Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of May 2021
Planning
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive honours the commitment given to the Aahmadiyya Muslim association during the Clonburris SDZ process discussions over three years ago and sets out a timeline to facilitate the delivery of a place of worship in lieu of the existing site under its ownership; and if any delays are caused due to lack of progress on a suitable site within the SDZ to facilitate a land swap at a suitable location in the wider Lucan area.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to clarify that remedial Work in Weston Crescent outside no's 1-9 after the welcome installation of additional light poles will, at the appropriate time, include clearance of dead hedging and wooded areas and replanting at the appropriate time alongside the recent raking, cementing and re-seeding, as residents were informed by the contractor who came out that there were no instructions to reinstate the hedging (which they may not know about); and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager are there any further plans to extend parklets in Lucan Village
To ask the manager if SDCC will undertake a thorough reassessment of the junction light timings at the Kennelsfort road and R148 with a view to increasing green light time for Kennelsfort road traffic. In the coming weeks there will be circa 200 truck movements per day in and out of the Vincent Byrne site where construction is underway and already there are significant daily delays on the Kennelsfort road upper, merging with R148. The increased truck movements will compund this problem.
To ask the Chief Executive if the issue of persistent flooding on Station Rd has been investigated and if so to provide the report of that investigation?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update as to when Ballyowen Square estate is to be taken into charge, as there was an intention to progress this file during 2021.
To ask the Chief Executive for an updated progress report as to when outstanding footpath repairs from the 2020 programme took place and to provide a progress report and timetable for 2021 repairs in the Lucan & Palmerstown-Fonthill Electoral Areas.
To ask the manager for a breakdown of the planned public lighting efficiency upgrades, as part of phase 2 and any further scheduled programme with numbers for Lucan, Palmerstown and Nth Clondalkin and the timeline involved.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
LED Upgrade Report
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive increase the time for the green/orange light for pedestrians at the Fonthill Rd/Castle Rd junction.
That the manager examine all 'hilly' approach roads into Lucan Village, to include Lwr Dodsborough Road, Leixlip (R835)Road, Lucan Road, Lucan-Newlands Rd (Jet Hill) and Chapel Hill, in consideration for suitable seating at intermittent points to facilate older persons, parents with young children and those experiencing mobility issues thus promoting and encouraging active travel too.
At the LPF ACM 23rd June 2020 it was proposed that we should apply to the NTA for some social distancing funding in relation to the below motion. This motion has been discussed and agreed many times. This motion now seeks an agreement to include this project in whatever funding programme necessary. 'Further to Motions discussed and agreed regarding pedestrian crossings at the two roundabouts on Esker Road and Hayden's Lane (marked out in photo) this committee seeks support and funding to install these improved measures. The area has seen an increase in footfall at these locations, a number of sports and activities have grown over the years, resulting in this high footfall. To ask that the Chief Executive includes in the report plans to be presented to the committee, bring forward costs involved and advise if this project needs to be included in any such programme.'
That the Chief Executive report on if the proposed Traffic Survey has been conducted on Kennelsfort Road/The Ovel Cell in Palmerstown and if not when is it intended to carry it out now that Covidi-19 regulations have been relaxes.
To call on the manager to examine and repair road gullies in Johnsbridge Estate which have mostly collapsed on main thoroughfare
That the Chief Executive provide a report on the various Capital programmes road works programme for the Lucan area, to include ones that have commenced and expected timelines for outstanding projects.
Libraries & Arts
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Motions
That the Area Committee calls on the Arts Section to pilot a scheme to encourage live music in selected parks in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas at weekends.
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any application made for funding from Central Government for outdoor facilities and/or facilities under the various Covid-19 funding.
This committee requests the Chief Executive to report on number of businesss in the Lucan area that have applied for the out door dining grants, which are available under the governments Covid grants
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive provides a report on the works carried out to date to finalise the Trusted documents for the sports clubs a Lucan Harries
That the Chief Executive reports given that Central Government has recently allocated a significant Grant to Fingal County Council for the Silver Bridge, what are the implications for this County in relation to procuring the land on this side of the Bridge (considered premature when I and other members raised it recently) and if any contact has taken place between this County and Fingal as to the scheduling of essential works as per the Feasibility Report and that the matter be discussed.
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
To ask the manager for updated report on Tandy's Park and Airlie Park with particular attention to playspaces meeting criteria we have set out in accessible south Dublin to include but not limited to Wheelchair benches, accessible picnic benches, accessible and sensory play areas and communication boards
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposal for the Area Committee Discretionary Fund
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the repair works to be undertaken in Hermitage Park.
To ask the Chief Executive to update members on progress made to date on the pollinator planting in the Lucan area, what areas have signed up and to advise what level of interest is evident to date. To help create additional awareness of this plan this committee asks that a drone video clip/footage is carried out highlighting areas that have the pollinator planting implemented and the areas proposed. To ask that members are informed of process involve to request an area / location to be assigned for pollinating .
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
To call on the manager to address tree coverings overhanging the footpaths at Finnstown Abbey overflowing onto Esker Road
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Considering the success and usage of the skatepark facility in Griffeen Park, the teenage population size in Lucan and the projected overall growth ahead, to now request that the manager examines the existing skatepark with a view to enlarging this sporting amenity - furthermore that consideration is given over for the provision of a second skatepark within the development of the Airlie Park in Adamstown.
That the Chief Executive investigate the possibility of a second skatepark in the Lucan area, there is a lot of young people in the area and with more expected in the coming years, particularly around the Adamstown area, there is a need for a second park.
That the Chief Executive reports if any further progress on creating an upgrade from link in Kew Park estate onto Celbridge road,R835 by way of steps/ramp following on previous motion discussed and agreed at area committee meeting in 2019. (See files attached)
That the Chief Executive follows up on the discussion with Public Realm under Motion 21 in September 2019 whereby concerns were expressed about the ongoing wall breach between Mount Andrew estate and St Edmunds estate and the related safety issues for young children in particular - something raised several times through various channels in the interim - and takes whatever action in its power to secure the dangerous fencing and either close off the current openings as proposed by Mount Andrew Residents, or to provide properly secured and managed permeability along desire lines, as suggested by SDCC - either option to be implemented soon following active consultation with local residents in both estates; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive, either alone as SDCC or in collaboration with the Irish Prison Service, present a plan to this committee that would enhance the view on the green space in Whitethorn Park where residents currently view an imposing high security fence and grey wall.
That this Area Committee calls for an inter-departmental plan, including the Land Use, Planning & Transport and Environment, Water and Climate Change Departments, to arrive at a resolution of the issues pertaining to the damaged boundary wall between Mount Andrew and St Edmunds, building on representations made by all councillors and deputations by residents in the area, with a view to repairing the wall.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That the Chief Executive give a report on the number, location and condition of Biodiversity sites within this LAC and if any new ones have been added this year.
That the Chief Executive give a commitment to install an Ability Swing in Waterstown Park playground to enable children with limited mobility to actively participate in play activities.
That the Chief Executive provide enhanced protection for wildlife in Waterstown Park, including fencing around frog spawn and educational material (plaques/noticeboards) to inform the public of the need to protect wildlife in the park.
That the Chief Executive provide an update on the trees in Palmerstown Court Estate (in this years programme) and if he will agree that the trees (see photos) are out of place in a residential area and to indicate in the report when they will be treated.
To call on the manager to crown lift and shape all trees on Griffeen Avenue, Griffeen Road to improve pedestrian access on the footpaths
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive, and the Director for Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development, as to whether or not they have a recommendation to whether additional casual trading sites have been identified in the Lucan and Palmerstown and North Clondalkin area, including potential venues for farmers/outdoor markets.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive removes the bottle bank on Griffeen Road and installs an enhanced and securely monitored facility beside the Swimming Pool and refurbished leisure centre once the new car park is completed; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Council initiate an annual electrical collection service/amnesty to allow people to dispose of electrial goods no longer required, on a pilot basis in the Lucan-Palmerstown-N Clondalkin area.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Water & Drainage
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the condition of the water in the stream in Glenaulin Park and to state when it was last tested.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
This committee requests that the Chief Executive provides a report on number of issues regarding flood, drain blockage etc that has been brought to council attention over the last 5 years. To advise if there is any evidence of an increase in same matter. Given the fact there there are plans to develop in areas around the Griffeen Park area concerns of any additional development in the area are given rise to potential problems further down the line.
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive as to plans to provide additional community space for communities in South and East Lucan and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Motions
To call on the manager to engage with Park Run and Department of Health to work to support ParK Run restart whilst abiding by HSE guidelines.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for the number of empty housing units that are unoccupied in the Lucan & Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas, by duration of vacancy as follows: - 0-5 weeks, 5-10 weeks, 10-15 weeks, 15-20 weeks and 20weeks plus.
To ask the Chief Executive Officer to provide a tabular breakdown update on council owned properties due for refurbishment within Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin and indicating an approximate timeline for works
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the manager undertakes works to remove the disused and sealed in Lane to the rear of (address with manager No.'s 85-95). This has been the source of much annoyance to residents, experiences regular illegal dumping and litter build up, is unmanageable in terms of overgrowth and is prone to rat infestation.
MOVED TO RE-ENTER