Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee held on the 16th of January, 2007.

• Minutes 16th January, 2007

To ask the Manager for an up to date report on the new apartment / health care development on Orchard Lane, Clondalkin especially the following:

1. The number and size of apartments.

2. Parking Space.

3. The Health Facility.

4. Shops and Offices?

• Orchard lane

To ask the Manager to provide an update on the reasons for the delay in the taking in charge of Hayden’s Park Estate as requested in January 2006?

• Question 2

To ask the Manager what measures are in place to safeguard the amenities enjoyed by existing residents for over thirty-seven years from developers proposing to break through an established cul-de-sac?

• cul de sacs

To ask the Manager to report on the level and locations of underdeveloped residential zoned land in Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin and Newcastle Lyons at the present time?

To ask the Manager to report on the Planning Process regarding the provision of additional classroom facilities in a Local School, in this case Scoil Mhuire, WoodviewHeights/Airlie Heights, Lucan, where the Department of Education and Science have offered additional classroom facilities as permanent structures, which are in excess in number of the existing temporary classroom facilities. There is considerable concern that such additional classrooms will generate unmanageable traffic volumes in this cul-de-sac area of Woodview Heights and Airlie Heights given the already serious traffic congestion being experienced by parents and local residents, particularly at school times.

• school site

To ask the Manager for an up-to-date and detailed report on all planning and enforcement issues relating to Weston Aerodrome, including any Planning Decisions currently with and Bord Pleanála and the time-scale for these Planning Decisions.

• Question 6

To ask the Manager if he will provide a progress report on the Taking-In-Charge of Tullyhall, Rossberry and Hayden's Park (Phase 2) Estates, Lucan?

• Question 7

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the development of a Plan for the development of Liffey Valley as a Town Centre, including information on proposals being put forward to the Council by the owners of the Liffey Valley lands? 

• Question 8

Planning Files Requested by Members

(a)  Large applications under consideration

(b)  Files requested by Members

 

• H - I (2) (a) Large Applications
• H - I (2) (b) Files Requested

Report on Taking in Charge of Estates

 

• H-1 (3)

 

New Works

 

 

Correspondence

 

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager presents a report on the hospital proposal adjacent to the Kingswood Interchange on the Naas Road.

• Hospital site

That this Committee be informed as to the future use of the SIAC bituminous plant due to be relocated to the Belgard SIAC site.

That the Manager would present a detailed and comprehensive report for discussion on the major construction programme for the Newcastle area as proposed by Sandymark Construction Ltd.

• mot 3

That this Committee notes that proposals have been put to the Manager for variations of the County Development Plan which would lead to rezoning of over 500 acres of land in Newcastle and Lucan, and that the  proposals both refer to "Affordable Housing" and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• mot 4

That this Committee be informed regarding proposals to the Clondalkin Village Area Plan

To ask the Manger to request from Iarnrod Eireann the timescale for the closure of Clondalkin Rail station?

• Q9 Iarnod Eireann

To ask the Manager to agree to write to the major Broadband Suppliers to the Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle and Palmerstown areas seeking an up-to-date report on which areas and estates cannot be supplied with the Broadband Service, the reason why this is the case and the time-scale for the resolving of any such problems preventing the availability of the Broadband Services in these areas and estates.

• Q 10 Broadband

To ask the Manger to write to An Garda Síochána, in Clondalkin to increase vigilance regarding drug activity adjacent to the E.S.B pylon in Riversdale Estate and the on going reckless  and dangerous driving within the estate?

• Q 11 Riversdale Estate

To ask the Manager if he will write to the Health Services Executive seeking information on the plans of the HSE for the increased provision of public health clinic/health centre/ primary health care services in the Lucan-Clondalkin area , including mental health services?  

• Q12 HSE

 

New Works

 

Correspondence

(a) Correspondence from Private Secretary, Office of the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform Re Anti-Social Behaviour Issues

 

• (a) Correspondence from Office of J.E.& L.R.

Cathaoirleach's Business

    (no business received)

That the Manager writes to the ESB to request the allocation of funding to remove pylons through housing estates in Clondalkin.

• M7 ESB Pylons

To ask the Manager if he has made any progress towards building a footpath between Cedar Lodge and the Esso Garage on Monastery Road, Clondalkin?

• Q. 13

To ask the Manager to examine the surface on the boardwalk adjacent to Clondalkin Civic Offices with a view to seeing what can be done to prevent people slipping on it in wet weather?

• Q. 14

To ask the Manager if monies could be made available to install path ways from the Outer Ring Road / Fonthill Road to housing estates such as OakWood Grove.

• Q. 15

To ask the Manager to clean up the pathway from the Siac site (Monastery Road) through to Knockmeenagh. Can the Manager provide a map outlining the pathway. Will the Manager upgrade this pathway so that it could be utilised by pedestrians?

• Q. 16

To ask the Manager to carry out essential works on the roads, kerbs and footpath at Dodsboro Cottages, Lucan from number's 1 to 45 and from number's 47a to 80.  The path and road here are in a deplorable condition and constitute a safety risk to pedestrians.  Vehicles are mounting the footpath to pass one another which is made possible by the condition of the kerbs that have been eroded. No work has been carried out in this area for the last number of the years except for the tarmacadam patching of potholes on the roads and footpaths.

• Q. 17

To ask the Manager to include in the 2007 footpath programme the following locations: 

a) The cul de sac in Beech Park for repairs, specifically the footpaths outside nos 15, 16, 17 and the end of the cul de sac between numbers 18 and 19;

b) the fixing of the footpath area and road area surrounding the bus shelter near Molloy's Store at Ballydowd which is flooded easily;

c) and if he will dish the footpaths outside the main gate of Esker Cemetary and at Esker Lawns junction beside the cemetery so as to assist people with disabilities who have up to now to walk on the road ?

• Q. 18

To ask the Manager if he will take action to deal with flooding outside 48-50 Beech Park, which was not provided with a surface water drain and as a result floods in any rainfall?"

• Q. 19

To ask the Manager for an update on the plans to repair and refurbish the silver/white bridge over the Liffey from Waterstown Park/Mill Lane to the Strawberry Beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q. 20

To ask the Manager to provide an up-to-date report on my earlier representations to have the tarmacadam areas and kerbing up-graded on Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown. These outstanding works, many of which are overdue are of utmost importance to the local residential community on Kennelsfort Road.

• Q. 21

To ask the Manager to report in detail on progress being made with the survey being carried on all footpaths in the Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin and Newcastle areas and when is it anticipated that works will commence on the most urgent of footpath re-instatement works required.

• Q. 22

To ask the Manager to repair the footpath outside  No. 2 and 3 St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin?

• Q. 23

To ask the Manager for Traffic Calming measures in Riversdale Estate?

• Q. 24

To ask the Manager how many disabled places will there be in the village with the implementation of pay & display parking and where? How many parking spaces will be made available at the new sports and leisure Centre?

• Q. 25

To ask the Manager what was the result of the traffic count for vehicles travelling (from the estates) between Kennelsfort Road and the Oval that I requested on the 17/05/06?

• Q. 26

To ask the Manger what progress has been made in making the Bus Stop on the inward carriageway at the OVAL Palmerstown safe (as per my motion of 22nd November)?

• Q. 27

To ask the Manager that the front wall knocked down by vandals at 20 Old Tower Crescent, Clondalkin be repaired?

• Q. 28

To ask the Manager if he will include Shancastle Estate, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley Park Estate, Lucan can be included in the list of areas to be considered in the new Traffic Calming Programme for the Lucan Electoral Area? 

• Q. 29

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the proposed Park and Ride facility at Cooldrinagh, Lucan?

• Q. 30

To ask the Manager if he will request building contractors working on residential developments in Newcastle to improve the frequency and effectiveness of their road sweeping measures in Newcastle village?

• Q. 31

 

Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (If any)

 

Proposed Introduction of Periodic Special Speed Limit Zone for Lucan Schools

 

• H-I (7)

New Traffic Calming Programme

 

• H.I. 8
• Traffic Calming Request List Lucan
• Traffic Request List Clondalkin

NRA and DOE 2007 Allocations

 

• H-I (9)

Part 8 Report - Rowlagh Village Improvement Scheme

 

• H-I (10)

 

Newcastle Road Bus Priority Measures

 

• HI (11)

 

Correspondence

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee recommends again that a footpath be built from the nearest part of Alpine Heights to Bawnogue Catholic Church and that it be lipped to cater for wheelchair users.

• M. 8

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.

• M. 9

That the erection of lone standing signs for housing estates be removed and replaced with signs that either hang on walls or other means, e.g. rockery.

• M. 10

That the Manager would undertake to have a number of road name signs erected around the village of Newcastle to identity the different roads/areas for new residents and those visiting the area. i.e. Aylmer Road, Aylmer Avenue, Peamount Road, Main Street, Strangford Drive, Orchard Grove and Ballynakelly.

• M. 11

That the design and details of the replacement road/bridge which will come from Neilstown to the 9th Lock Rd be displayed to this Committee.

That this Committee supports the concerns of residents of Tullyhall Estate, Lucan about health and safety risks, particularly for the large number of young children on the estate, arising from the volume of heavy construction traffic going through the estate to the Hoillioake/Eleveden Properties construction site, and requests the Manager to have an investigation carried out by the Building Control section to seek an alternative route into the site, possibly from Griffeen Avenue or the Adamstown Relief  Road, and requests that he make a statement on the matter. 

• M. 13

That South Dublin County Council carry out a survey of the back lane network in Palmerstown with a view to securing them in such a manner that they will no longer be available for illegal dumping and/or for unsocial activities.  The present situation is a source of ongoing and severe trauma for adjacent residents as well as a drain on scarce Council and Garda resources and frustrating for the whole Community.

That the Boot Road rock, positioned on Boot Road/Naas Road be turned around to face traffic coming from the country.

That this Committee recommends a one-way system for the parking area at the Castle Crescent shops on Monastery Road, Clondalkin.

• M. 16

That the Manager agrees to examine the footpath along Boot Road (houses which front the road) and to report on the possibility of providing parking bays in that location as the road is too dangerous to park on at present.

That this Committee notes the Report of the Manager on Motion No. 13 at the meeting of 16 January 2007, and particularly his statement that "The option proferred by the Lucan Planning Council is not feasible. A further assessment is required to advance an alternative river Liffey crossing in the Lucan/Leixlip area to relieve congestion." and requests the Manager to have a survey carried out of traffic across the Liffey Bridge in Lucan, using technology which will record the registration numbers of vehicles so that a profile of the home addresses of vehicle owners using the bridge can be obtained.

To ask the Manager for if he could provide an update on any plans for the remaining piece of land in the vicinity of Lucan Educate Together National School?

• Q 32 - B Gogarty - Land Areas

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the development of Grange Castle Business Park, including information on new clients coming into the Park? 

• Q 33 E Tuffy

To ask the Manager if he will advise the Committee on the total area of lands in the Lucan-Clondalkin Electoral Areas zoned residential, and how much of the lands are in Council ownership?

• Q 34 - E Tuffy - Ownership of land

 

New Works

 

Report on Part 8 for the Supply and Installation of CCTV Cameras and Associated Equipment within Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. 

 

• H - I 13

Green Routes in South Dublin County

 

• Green routes

 

Draft Framework Plan for Clondalkin

 

• 9905

 

Correspondence

 

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager presents an up to date report on attempts being made by Scoil na Camóige, Watery Lane, Clondalkin to secure a permanent site for their school via South Dublin County Council

• M 19

That an update regarding the Round Tower site be brought to this Committee