Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee (1) 19th June, 2007

 

• Minutes 19/06/07

To ask the Manager to write to Dublin Bus and the Minister for Transport requesting details of plans, including time-scales, to introduce new bus schedules, including route details, for the Outer Ring Road. The new 24-hour bus lanes are now in place and do not have buses occupying these 24-hour bus lanes while at the same time traffic is constantly heavily congested in the adjoining traffic lanes while Lucan Residents, including parents of school-going children, are restricted to using the car to access Lucan Village schools while these 24-hour bus lanes remain empty and unused.

• Q1 OUter Ring Road

To ask the Manager if he will write to County Dublin Vocational Education Committee seeking updated information on the Committee's plans for Adamstown Community College and draw the Committee's attention to the view of the Council, as Planning Authority for the SDZ, that in its early years the College's enrolment policy should include enrolment of students from the greater Lucan area?

• Q2

Correspondence

 (a) Letter from An Post regarding the location of a post box at Ballyowen Shopping Centre

(b) Letter from the Minister for Education regarding school places in Lucan

(c) Letter from the Garda Commissioner regarding anti social behaviour

(d) Letter from the NRA regarding a segregated juction at the N4/Kennelsfort Junction

• corr (a)
• corr (b)
• corr (c)
• corr (d)

 New Works

 

Cathaoirleach's Business Cllr. G. O'Connell

That Management write to Dublin Bus requesting the provision of Bus Shelters at each Bus Stop on Kennelsfort Road

• M1 Dublin Bus

That this Committee request the Manager to seek a meeting with the relative authorities, including the Rail Procurement Agency, to discuss the need for Luas for Lucan. Given the omission of the north Lucan area from successive transportation infrastructural projects, it is essential that this opportunity is not missed so that Lucan residents who are not living adjacent to the Adamstown Train Station, will be provided with a new alternative option to using the car to access Dublin City in the future.

• M2 Luas for Lucan

That this Committee notes the reference in the Liffey Valley Town Centre draft Local Area Plan to the Lucan LUAS, and requests the Manager to write to the Rail Procurement Agency to emphasise the importance of the Agency publishing its proposals for the LUAS before the Council begins its consideration of the LAP.

• M3 Lucan Luas

To ask the Manager to have the noise levels from the M50 tested where the motorway passes Wheatfield and Oatfield Estates, Clondalkin and to report back on the matter.

• Q. 3

To ask the Manager to improve the lighting on the approach from Watery Lane to the junction with the New Nangor Road?

• Q. 4

To ask the Manager for an installation of traffic lights at the entrance to Arthur Griffith Park and Esker Drive?

• Q. 5

To ask the Manager if the recommendations made by An Garda Siochana regarding the problems at Ballyowen Centre been implemented?

• Q. 6

To ask the Manager to report in detail as to why the street lighting columns on the N4 in the vicinity of Esker Pines, are still not functional despite representations over a three month period?

• Q. 7

To ask the Manager to report on the requests made by the Roselawn Residents Association, Lucan, to have the necessary works carried out to resolve the heavy ponding that takes place on a regular basis in Roselawn. The Roselawn Residents Association has written to the Council on this matter since 7th August 2001. Further details available if required.

• Q. 8

To ask that the gullies in the Palmerstown, Lucan and Quarryvale areas be inspected and where necessary cleaned. Some gullies are in a bad way and in the event of heavy rainfall will cause serious flooding.

• Q. 9

While complimenting Management on the start that has been made in upgrading Kennelsfort Road, can the Manager explain if the commitment to consult with local residents still stands and if the provision of a flowerbed instead of metered parking (as per my previous motion) on the hard open space at the left hand side of Kennelsfort Road close to the pedestrian bridge forms part of the current works programme.

• Q. 10

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

• Q. 11

 Correspondence

 

New Works

Kilpark House

• H. I. (3)

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (If any)

Kilcarberry Castle, Clondalkin

Newlands Way, Clondalkin

• H-I (4) Kilcarberry
• H-I (4) Newlands Way

Cathlaoirleach's Business Cllr G. O'Connell

That the Manager bring forward proposals that address congestion on Kennelsfort Road especially at the Coldcut Junction which could possibly be allievated by widening the junction to allow for a double line of traffic on the Ballyfermot bound carriageway, eliminate rat-running through Palmerstown Manor and by a redesign of the Cloverhill/Coldcut Junction and widening the Coldcut Road to accomodate a dedicated traffic lane leading to the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and provide for more freeflow in both directions at these three inter-connected intersections.

• M. 4

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council organises a plebiscite in Alpine Heights and Ashwood Estates, Clondalkin to find out whether or not the residents would like a pedestrian opening on to the Fonthill Road.

• M. 5

That it is the view of this Committee that the Council, install double yellow lines at the hammerhead on Glenaulin Estate and that the matter be treated with extreme urgency given the safety and health issues involved and the fact that it has been through the Traffic Committee, which also recommended this course of action, for almost two years now.

• M.6

That this Committee agrees that a wall be constructed between the N4 and the rear of the houses on Palmerstown Avenue as promised some 20 years ago as a barrier to noise and air pollution that has now reached intolerable peaks and is a constant source of stress for local residents.

• M. 7

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on increased traffic volumes in Lucan village, including heavy goods vehicles using Lucan Village as a through way, and that this Committee requests South Dublin County Council to introduce a new regulation restricting heavy goods vehicles using Lucan village as a through way, particularly during school hours, given the threat to the safety of school-going children as well as the impact on local residents in Lucan village and the local trading community, following my earlier representations on this matter which included consultation with parents whose children attend local schools in Lucan village, local Residents Associations in Lucan village and representatives of the Lucan Village Trading Community.

• M. 8

That a report be brought to this Committee regarding an update on the Clondalkin Parking Scheme to include details regarding fines and information on monies collected and numbers of staff working on scheme.

That this Committee notes the concerns of residents about the safety of pedestrians, particularly school children, using the footpaths and crossings between the traffic signals at Chapel Hill, Lucan and the Ballyowen junction on the Outer Ring Road, and requests that, now that the ORR road works are complete, a pedestrian safety audit be carried out on the pedestrian route between these two locations.

• M. 10

That this Committee welcomes the publication of the Lucan Village Design Statement, notes the references in the document to traffic congestion in and around Lucan Village and requests the Manager to progress proposals for an alternative route to the Liffey Bridge at Lucan for vehicles travelling to and from areas South of the Liffey to destinations in Fingal.

• M.11

To ask the Manager to request owners of the stone faced cottage (known as Master's House) at the Village centre beside the traffic lights opposite Courtney's Pub in Lucan to carry out necessary repairs as it is becoming a derelict site?

• Q B Gogarty

To ask the Manager if he will clarify the position regarding the ownership of the small piece of land (details supplied) in Sarsfield Park estate, what plans if any the Council has for the land and if it would be possible to tidy up the area, including damaged railings at the location?

• Q13 - Sarsfield Park

Correspondence

 

New Works

Part 8 Report

Proposed Green Pedestrian & Cycle Route Along the Grand Canal from Brownstown to Inchicore Incorporating 110kv Ducting

• H 6
• H-I Powerpoint Presentation

Report on the Public Consultation Procedure under Part 8 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 and the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 - 2007 for the provision of Access Road and Services to Council Owned Lands at Clutterland off the Lucan-Newcastle Road (R120) Adjacent to Grange Castle Business Park

• H-I 7
• H-I 7 (2) Path
• H-I Map (1)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(no business received)

That the Manager outlines how the tenants at the Kishogue plots are progressing and could the Manager arrange an on site meeting with the tenants.

That the Manager present a report on Neilstown Car Park addressing the following issues:-

a)  The use of an European Union scheme for upgrading the facility.

b)  The costs involved.

c)  The status of the car park - is it a private car park controlled by the Neilstown Shops Management Committee, & if so, why was public money used to   fund it's refurbishment?

d)  Who is responsible for insurance in the car park?

e)  Has legal opinion been obtained as to the status of the car park?

f)  The rights of those who work in the buildings around the car park, to park there without all day charges.

• M.14

That a report be brought to this Committee explaining why the CB Sacks premises and overflow carpark are in the disgraceful condition of neglect which now pertains and what action is proposed to rectify this matter.

That the Manager presents an up to date report on the Clondalkin Round Tower site and presents a time schedule for upgrading the site and developing a county museum in the same area.

To ask the Manager what the standing of objective F lands are in relation to any infill housing proposals in North Clondalkin and would the land concerned have to be re-zoned before any housing development took place?

• 11910

To ask the Manager for an up to date report on the recent major planning application beside the Mill Centre, Clondalkin and explains why this Councillor was not permitted to make a written submission when further information was sought?

• Question 15

To ask the Manager if Woodford Rise, Clondalkin is taken-in-charge and, if so, when?

• QU 16

To ask the Manager  if a timeframe exists for displaying submissions from date of receipt of planning applications on South Dublin County Council's website and if so can this be improved?

• Question 17

To ask the Manager to present a detailed report, on an item by item basis and on a year by year basis, on all Warning Letters and Enforcement Notices issued to the owners of Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, in the cases of Unauthorised Developments since 2002. By what means were planning and enforcement issues that were resolved, resolved, and what planning and enforcement issues remain outstanding to date.

• 11928

To ask the Manager to set out in detail, planning requirements to permit trading or services to take place from residential homes, either from inside or outside houses. Increased numbers of residents are having their quality of life damaged owing to the impact of trading from residential homes?

• Question 19

To ask the Manager if Ballyfermot United Football Club have adhered to the planning permission in relation to their development on Cloverhill Road and in particular if the removal of the boundary wall close to the new entrance is authorised and if the location of the container type dressing rooms are permitted at this location and that the whole development is contributing to the general neglected appearance of the Coldcut Road which is a cause of frustration and depression to local residents who have a right to expect that the Council would have regard to their well being.

• Question 20

To ask the Manager for a report on the compliance of the developer with the Conditions set out in the decision of An Bord Pleanala to grant permission to Eleveden Properties Limited in respect of Planning Application SD05A/0274(An Bord Pleanala reference Number PL06S.21631) for a development on lands south of Tullyhall, Lucan and in particular if he will confirm whether the Council has approved details of materials, colours and textures of external finishes as stipulated in Condition 4?

• Question 21.

To ask the Manager for an updated report on any progress made towards the building of an Enterprise Centre, with the Third Level Outreach Centre, in Adamstown, as provided for in the SDZ scheme?

• qu 22

To ask the Manager if the developer of Foxborough Estate has submitted specific proposals and timeframe for the completion of works to comply with Condition No. 13 of Planning Permission S94A/0022 in regard to boundary walls in the estate and if he will make a report on the position, following the deadline of 18 July 2007 advised to the developer?

• Question23

 Correspondence

 

 New Works

 

Planning Files

(a)  Large Applications Under Consideration

(b)  Files Requested By Members

 

• H-I (9) (a) Large Applications
• H-I (9) (b) Requested Files

 

Design Brief for SIAC Site on Monastery Road in Accordance with Development Plan Local Objectives No. 45

 

• presentation

Affordable Homes Partnership Recommendation, St. Edmondsbury, Woodville, Lucan.

• H-I 11

Cathaoirleach's Business Cllr. G. O'Connell

That the Manager report on the public consultation process involved in the Clonburris SDZ and Liffey Valley Town Centre proposals, including what took place at the pre-display stage and the current phase, and that the Committee consider ways in which the public might be encouraged to engage with such consultative processes leading to better informed decisions and a more enlightened public.

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiates a variation to South Dublin County Development Plan 2004 - 2010 in respect of land at Newcastle, Co. Dublin outlined in red on the attached map. It is proposed to vary the plan in the following manner to allow for an increase in housing output in the County, to provide a more sustainable mix in the housing provision in the County, to provide for the long term planning of the Newcastle area, to secure the “housing for locals” plan for the area, to provide a southern relief road for the village of Newcastle and to provide a public park along the Griffeen river within the subject lands.

It is therefore proposed to change the zoning of the land outlined in red on the attachedmap from objective B, (to protect and improve Rural Amenity and to provide for the development of Agriculture), and partly objective GB (Green Belt) to objective A1, (to provide for new Residential Communities in accordance with Approved Area Plans).

ASpecific Local Objective as follows must be included in the zoning:-

Specific Local Objective.

A detailed local area plan is to be prepared for the development of these lands and must be approved by the elected members of this Council. This Local Area Plan will comply with the Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area, as well as all other relevant regional and national planning guidelines. The local area plan must contain the following commitments.

(i) 300 houses known locally as “houses for locals initiative” must be built and allocated before any other houses in the development can be sold. These are to be provided at a density of not more than 15 houses per acre. It is acknowledged that a planning application for these houses can be made and considered during preparation of the LAP for the newly zoned lands. These homes must not be less than 93m² in floor area.

(ii) Subject to the agreement of South Dublin County Council the Developers of the zoned land will meet their commitments under Part V of the Planning Acts for all of the land zoned for housing in this proposal in the following manner.

A planning application for 600 units will be prepared and lodged within six months of the adoption of the Local Area Plan. The mix of houses in this element will be agreed with South Dublin County Council. These houses will be made available to people on the South Dublin affordable housing list on terms which will be agreed with South Dublin County Council in accordance with the provisions of Part V of the Planning Acts. These houses could all be completed and allocated within two years of planning being granted.

(iii) A relief road to the south of the village must be provided linking College Lan with the Athgoe Road before any houses in the new development are occupied. The boundary treatments on this road must be of a high quality. An indicative route for this road is shown on the map. Before any houses in the new development are occupied. The boundary treatments on this road must be of a high quality.An indicative route for this road is shown on the map.

(iv) The local area plan must be clear on the phasing of the development over a 10/15 year period. However no houses in the proposed development can be sold, with the exception of the “houses for locals”, until after 2010.

(v) The new plan must take account of the existing LAP for Newcastle to ensure proper continuity and integration of the existing and the expanded town.

(vi) The local area plan must provide a map which will clearly show the maximum density per acre allowed on different areas of the zoned land. Theses densities must comply with the relative planning guidelines. Overall density should be 14 houses per acre.

(vii) A site of approximately 15 acres must be made available which may be used for the provision of a secondary school and or an additional primary school if and when the need arises. In the interim, this site will be landscaped and set out as additional parklands/playing fields for the use and enjoyment of the community. The site must be handed over to the Community before any development takes place on the newly zoned land.

(viii) The local area plan will have to be clear on the need for further schools and must be definite about when the sites for these schools are to be made available.

(ix) A wetlands park and a linear park of at least 60 acres along the section of Griffeen river within the zoned lands must be completed before any houses on the zoned lands are sold, with the exception of the “houses for locals”.

(x) It must be clear in the local area plan that any development on the newly zoned lands will have to incorporate the most up to date energy efficient building methods and where practical the most appropriate forms of renewable energy sources.

(xi) The local area plan must include a commitment that all development will be capable of being connected to the most up to date communication technology.

(xii) Any new retail facilities in the vicinity of the planned Lamberton hotel should not detract from the planned commercial area of the town in the existing LAP.

(xiii) An area of at least two acres must be provided in a central location which could accommodate a community building/heritage centre, children’s playground, a basket ball court, library, a tennis court and/or other community/ youth facilities.

(xiv) Wherever possible, landscaped walkways/pedestrian/cycle ways will be installed throughout the development, linking up with, and providing easier local access to shopping and other facilities, and the existing Village.

(xv) Landscaping and planting of trees must be completed with the relief road and with each phase of the development, as it progresses.

• motion 18

That the Manager would now report on when works will finally begin to complete the boundary walls at Foxborough Estate, Lucan.

That this Committee supports the concept of a Liffey Valley Park as proposed originally by Lucan Planning Council and in more recent years by Liffey Valley Park Alliance and which is also widely supported by the local Community, including all Local Residents Associations. In addition that this Committee acknowledges the historical significance of the Liffey Valley, and recognises not only the local and regional value of a Liffey Valley Park, but also its national and indeed international future potential. In such circumstances it is wholly undesirable that any future housing developments take place in the Liffey Valley, including at St. Edmundsbury and Woodville, that would undoubtedly further damage the Liffey Valley Park as did, for example, the earlier housing developments at Laraghcon.

That the Manager submit a report on the Clondalkin Theatre Proposal (in SD07A/0377) which includes the details of the proposal and on how best the Clondalkin Drama Group could be involved in the running of the said theatre.