Agenda - Tallaght ACM (2) 22nd February 2010

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th January, 2010.

• Minutes - Tallaght 2 ACM - 25th January 2010

"To ask the Manager to examine the footpaths between the Orwell roundabout and the Spawell roundabout for the encroachment of vegetation over the paths and to cut back the grass and restore the paths to their original widths?"

• Q 1

"To ask the Manager to provide a list of tree removals and pruning carried out in Orwell as part of this year’s program. Can the Manager also indicate what trees if any were part of the list supplied by the residents association following the deputation meeting?"

• Q 2

"To ask the Manager if he can confirm the current status of, and future plans for, the playing area in Tymon Park used by Limekiln Rounders club, and will he make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Manager for an update on work carried out in the past 3 months and future plans for (a) the pavilion, (b) the unused basketball court and adjacent site and (c) the remainder of Beechfield Park, Cherryfield, Dublin 12?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Manager when work will be completed and the grass re-instated  at Watergate Park, Tallaght, by the Contractor of the new water supply?"

• Q(5)

New Works - Parks

Proposed Tree Planting Programme For The Tallaght Central & Tallaght South Electoral Areas - Spring 2010

• H I 2

Correspondence - Parks

(None Received)

That the Parks Dept., arrange a clean-up at Watergate Park, Tallaght, including the stream which runs through it.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for the removal of the tree outside 33 Knockmore Park for safety reasons.

That this Committee calls for a waiver of pitch fees for soccer teams emanating from the West Tallaght RAPID area.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to guarantee that the green at Orwell will not be used as a Christmas tree recycle venue in future years. This year there was damage to the green, tress being dumped onto the road at night and the impression is given that dumping is allowed on the green. The Manager should ensure that a sign is placed on the green in December to inform the public of the new venue and that it is a litter offence to leave a tree on the green. To prevent confusion any illegally dumped trees should be removed immediately.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to give a date for completion of works on Orwell Park Green commited to at the deputation meeting in October 2009.

That this Committee is appalled by the vandalism in the open space near the junction of Tamarisk Drive and Treepark Road in Kilnamanagh. That this Committee urges not only the urgent removal of bonfire debris and other litter in the area, but the replacement of the wall along the M50 slipway and the use of a stud wall or other measure to stop the smashing of the wall with large wooden spools, as has occurred on a number of previous occasions.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to honour the commitments given to the Orwell Residents Association at their Deputation meeting with the Council and ensure that the vegetation clearance and tree pruning work that was promised to be carried out in November 09 is done this month.

"To ask the Manager can he give a report outlining the cost to upgrading the  hut located beside the allotments in Bohernabreena and outline the exact purpose of this building?"

• Q6

"To ask the Manager, in view of the demand, to outline how many plots are vacant at present in the Bohernabreena allotments and if there is any proposals to sub-divide some of the larger plots (in the 40s) if they become vacant?"

• Q7

"To ask the Manager is he aware of the difficulties being experienced by allotment holders in Bohernabreena regarding the water taps in the area and their difficulty accessing fittings to the hose pipes and is there any proposals to resolve this ongoing problem?"

• Q8

"To ask the Manager to provide a report on the status of the derelict former site of the Burmah Garage on Wellington Lane, and will he make a statement on the matter.?"

• Q9

New Works - Development

(No Business)

Correspondence - Development

(None Received)

That this Committee, noting with disgust the continuing dereliction of the former McHugh's Shopping Centre in Greenhills, including the recent use of the site as a dumping ground and the further proliferation of graffiti, abhors the lack of progress made by the developer concerned in addressing his neglect of the site. This Committee calls on the Council to pursue those responsible for the neglectful and damaging lack of upkeep of the site through the full vigours of the law. This Committee further believes that, given the community neglect imposed on the residents of Greenhills by this eyesore, any moneys recovered through the Derelict Sites levy should be ringfenced for immediate re-investment in the Greenhills area.

"To ask the Manager to inspect the footpaths in Templeville Drive and to include them in this years footpath repair programme?"

• Q. 10

"To ask the Manager to inspect the footpaths in Springfield, Templeogue and carry out repairs to the paths. The footpaths have not been repaired in over 20 years and this has resulted in many trips and falls particularly affecting senior citizens?"

• Q. 11

"To ask the Manager to provide the disabled parking space at the shops at the junction of Whitehall Road West and Rockfield Avenue which was agreed to last February and has still not been provided. Can he also explain why this was not done last year?"

• Q.12

"To ask the Manager to indicate the benefits to the local community of De Selby estate if the vehicular access to the estate opposite Jobstown Community College at the bottom of De Selby Road was closed off in terms of pedestrian and children at play safety?"

• Q. 13

"To ask the Manager if he could confirm ownership of the lane way between Beechfield Close and Whitehall Road West?  And will he advise a group of residents on what action they need to take to follow through on the closure of the lane way. Due to the constant anti social behavior and damage to private property, could  closure of this lane way be  progressed as soon as possible?"

• Q. 14

"To ask the Manager to provide an update on all proposed traffic calming schemes in the area under the remit of this Committee, including in the report a list of all schemes being considered, the scale of the work to be carried out, and their current status and priority within the county?"

• Q.15

"To ask the Manager to report on plans to repair and upgrade the bus terminus on Limekiln Avenue, including in the report details of discussions with Bus Átha Cliath, given that suggestions and concerns regarding the turning bay have been raised for almost a year?"

• Q16

"To ask the Manager when the car space reserved for disabled drivers at Main Road , Tallaght,  ( Bank of Ireland ) will have  legal status?"

• Q.17

"To ask the Manager to arrange the removal of the stone bollards and concrete rubble located beside the gate-way at Avonmore Park, Tallaght?"

• Q. 18

"To ask the Manager to confirm that the section of road leading into Avonbeg Gardens (with ramps) facing the Dominics Community Centre, be resurfaced as per agreement prior to the building works in cul-de-sac?"

• Q. 19

"Is the Council intending to introduce parking charges in the Tallaght area? When will they be introduced?

Where will the meters be placed and what charge will be applied for in the first hour?"  

• Q. 20

"To ask the Council's Roads Department to address a request on behalf of an elderly constituent to have a small area c. 2 metres long x 1 metre in breadth tarmacadamed at *Address Supplied.... The area is the only grassed area on that road and is frequently mucky and not passable for this gentleman to exit his car safely?"   

• Q.21

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

ROADS AFFECTED BY THE ADVERSE WEATHER.

• HI 5

National Road Grant Allocations – 2010

• H.I. 6

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter RECEIVED from Dublin Bus, on 16th February, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 27th October, 2009, in relation to the re-erection of the City bound Bus stop on N81 between the Cloonmore and Raheen/Maplewood stops.

• Letter from Dublin Bus

That the Manager examine the layout of the road lining on Blessington Road, Tallaght specifically the potential danger at the entrance to the Bryan S Ryan building.

That the Manager gives a commitment to ensure that all road signage on National Roads in the Tallaght area are verified for correct spelling of placenames etc. as soon as possible.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for the insertion of a yellow box or half box on the Fortunestown Way exiting Kilclare Estate, Jobstown, as residents are unable to exit their Estate at certain times of the day and evening.

"To ask the Manager to make contact with Bus Átha Cliath to ask if they would consider facilitating residents in the Walkinstown and Greenhills areas access to St James' Hospital, through the extension of the 123 route, the provision of a feeder bus to the LUAS line, or some other option.?"

• Q. 22 - Letter to Bus Atha Cliath

Library News & Events

• Library events

New Works Corporate Services & Libraries

(No Business) 

Correspondence Corporate Services & Libraries

a)Letter SENT to the Manager, Bus Atha Cliath, on 28th January, 2010, as a result of a Question asked at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 25th January, 2010, in relation to the installation of a bus shelter on the Greenhills Road opposite the Green Park entrance on both sides of the road.

b)Email RECEIVED from An Post, on 8th February, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 16th December, 2009, in relation to the provision of a post office in the Citywest area.

c) Email RECEIVED from Dublin Bus, on 10th February, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 23rd February, 2009, in relation to the redevelopement  of a Bus Shelter on Greenhills Road opposite the Cuckoos Nest Public House.

• a) Letter to Bus Atha Cliath
• b) PO Citywest
• c) Dublin Bus

That this Committee call on the Manager to write to the Owners of the Spawell Golf Centre in order to address the ongoing problem of golf balls being hit outside the perimeter of the complex and placing people and property at risk of damage. This problem is made worse by the lack of proper netting around the Golf area.

That this Committee, noting concern at reports regarding the late processing of maintenance grants and the ensuing financial problems for students, asks the Manager to provide a report on the timeliness of processing and paying student grants for the area under the remit of this Committee, broken down by postcode and other demographic details.

"To ask the Manager to inspect the signage at the Spawell and ensure that illegal signage is removed. In recent months signage has been placed on the railings and a scaffold structure has been erected to enable the placing of extra signage?"

• Q. 23

"To ask the Manager the number of parking spaces allocated per unit in the original planning application for the Marlfield Development in Kiltipper, Tallaght and if the developer complied with this and if he would make a statement on the matter?"

• Q. 24

Report on Validation and Assessment of Planning Applications

• ItemH-1(10)

Planning Files A. Large applications under consideration B. Files requested by members

• H-I(11)(A) Large Applications
• H-I(11)(B) Files Requested

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(None Received)