Agenda - Tallaght ACM (2) 28th June 2010

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 24th May, 2010.

• Minutes Tall(2) ACM - 24th may 2010

"To ask the Manager to outline the Ownership of the the land to the rear of 50 St. James Rd. which houses the ESB Sub station?" 

• Q1

"To ask the Manager to indicate when it is likely that the applicant, *details supplied, will be allocated an allotment at Friarstown, and can he also outline the position generally?"

• Q2

"To ask the Manager for an update on the Burmah Garage site, Wellington Lane, particularly with regard to its status as a derelict site, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q3

NEW WORKS

No Business.

Correspondence

(None Received.)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(None Received)

That this Committee, noting that it is more than seven years since the former McHugh's Shopping Arcade on St James' Road was burnt down, demands immediate remedial action on the derelict site, including the removal of all graffiti and dumped items both on and in the vicinity of the site, the removal of the significant pest problem, and the replacement of the hoarding with a more secure and visually appealing border. The work will be carried out or contracted at the earliest opportunity by South Dublin County Council with a requirement on the developer to pay, as under Derelict Sites legislation.

"To ask the Manger to repair the wall on the Greenhills Road opposite the entrance to Bancroft estate?"

• Q. 4

"To ask the Manager to report on the N81 Route Corridor Options procedure, with particular reference to the following:

1.  When will the EIS be presented to Members and what, if any, powers will they have to amend or reject same?

2.  Is it possible that the route (within the Committee's area) that is selected will supercede the route selected at the Jobstown end some years ago?

3.  Will any weight be given to the fact that a route selection without any certainty of early funding will leave residents who live along the proposed route in a state of uncertainty and anxiety ?"

• Q. 5

"To ask the Manager to confirm when the promised finger post sign for, *address supplied, will be erected?"

• Q. 6

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the removal of infill material that has been left outside the houses at the end of Springfield Drive, Templeogue, Dublin 6w. This area has been used by the contractor since the end of February and it is causing great distress to local residents some of whom suffer from breathing difficulties?"

• Q.7

"To ask the Manager to comfirm the grass cutting schedule, and litter removal, including the frequency for the long grass roadside verges on the N81?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Manager when it is envisaged works will commence on the resurfacing of the road at Killinarden Heights?".

• Q.9

"To ask the Manager when it is envisaged works will commence on the resurfacing of the road at Avonbeg Gardens?".

• Q.10

"To ask the Manager to carry out an inspection at Monalea Grove  with a view to providing a ramp and signage at entrance/exit of estate?"

• Q.11

"To ask the Manager to inspect the public lighting in Monalea estate with a view to increasing the strength of the light?"

• Q. 12

"To ask the Manager to carry out the necessary repairs to the wall on Ely Close which was damaged a number of months ago?"

• Q. 13

"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. 14

"To ask the Manager to give details on any scheduled repair and resurfacing work in the cul de sac at the Shelton end of Rockfield Avenue, Perrystown, given that there is a dangerous gravel-type covering on the surface at the entrance to the cul-de-sac?"

• Q.15

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the re-location of the public-light (Pole No 30 ) at, *address supplied, or the removal of the tree which has engulfed this pole?"

• Q.16

"To ask the Manager to arrange a safety inspection of the roads in Deerpark Estate and identify the junctions / bends which require Yellow Lines , due to un-safe parking?"

• Q. 17

REPORT ON PART 8 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001-2007

Green Route Quality Bus Corridor – Old Bawn Road Section.

• H.I. 3
• H.I. 3 - Correspondence from Dublin Bus
• H.I. 3 - Map 1
• H.I. 3 - Map 2
• H.I. 3 - Map 3
• H.I. 3 - Map 4
• H.I. 3 - Map 5
• H.I. 3 - Overall Map

NEW WORKS

(No Business.)

CORRESPONDENCE

(None Received.)

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee, in view of the obvious danger to pedestrians exiting from the gap from Garrynisk Estate in Kingswood towards the LUAS track, calls on the Manager to liaise with other agencies with a view to urgently resolving this matter.

That this Committee supports immediate remedial works to reinstate the grass verges on either side of the entrance to St. Brendan's Crescent from St. James' Road, Greenhills (north-eastern end), given the tireless work done at the site by both residents and Council workers over many years. Such remedial works will include measures to stop parking on these verges given that they have been rendered as quagmires in recent months from such parking.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to investigate as part of a County Road Safety initative the possibility of the introduction of a safer pilot cycle track design that physically separates cyclists from other road users and preferably near a school in this Committee area that has a high use of bicycle users.

That this Committee, noting the state of disrepair of many of the footpaths in the Greenhills and Walkinstown area of Dublin 12, the mobility difficulties of many of the elderly population in the area, and the fact that none of these roads have been included in the current Footpath Repair Programme despite a statement that older suburbs would be prioritised, requests an immediate report on all footpaths in this area and an ensuing schedule of repair for these footpaths to be presented to the next meeting of this Committee.

That this Council Committee calls on the Manager to give report outlining if he is aware of any difficulties being presently being experienced by residents living along the proposed new LUAS line in Brookview from youths accessing properties from the low Luas boundary wall 

That this Committee requests the deletion of Watergate Estate, Tallaght from the proposed Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2010.

Library News & Events

• H-I (5)

New Works Corporate Services & Libraries

No Business.

Correspondence Corporate Services & Libraries

a)Letter SENT to the Minister for Environment, Heritage & Local Government, on 31st May, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 24th May, 2010, in relation to a request to place a refundable deposit on bottles of alcohol within the Tallaght area and eventually roll this measure out nationally.

b) Letter RECEIVED from the Office of the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, dated 7th June, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 24th May, 2010, in relation to a request to place a refundable deposit on bottles of alcohol within the Tallaght area and eventually rolling this measure out nationally

c) Letter RECEIVED from the Garda Commissioner, dated 11th June, 2010, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 26th April, 2010, in relation to policing in the Kingswood area.

d) Letter RECEIVED from Dublin Bus, dated 16th June, as a result of a Motion passed at the Tallaght(2) ACM on 26th April, 2010, in relation to opposition to any further reduction in the bus service within Tallaght, resulting from the proposed review of services by Dublin Bus.

• a) Sent DOE - Refund on Bottles of Alcohol
• b) Recd; DOE - Refund on Bottles of Alcohol
• c) Recd; Garda Commissioner
• d) Recd; - Dublin Bus

Cathaoirleach's Business.

That this Committee, conscious of a lack of child changing facilities in County Hall for members of the general public to have access, agrees to call on the Manager to investigate and address this issue as a matter of urgency. 

"To ask the Manager to provide details of the development being constructed by Kelland Homes at Killinarden Heights, stating what permission is live, how many units are being constructed at present and how many are likely to be developed in the near future and can the Manager make a statement on the matter?".

• Question18

"To ask the Manager to give an update on enforcement proceedings taken regarding the Tallaght Cross and Glashaus Hotels, Tallaght, given the unauthorised use of these buildings for apartment dwelling, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 19

"To ask the Manager for a full report on the restart of building works on the site at the rear of St Peter's BNS, Limekiln Road, Greenhills in the past two months, including whether it has been indicated by the developer to complete the original application, and if any inspections have been made given previous enforcement issues at this site, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Question20

Update on NRA proposals for upgrade of N81

• H-I(7)

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

• HI 8A
• HI 8B

NEW WORKS

(No Business.)

CORRESPONDENCE

(None Received.)

Cathaoirleach's Business.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to give a report outlining the information he has regarding the current occupancy and the amount of empty apartments currently in the Tallaght Town Centre lands.

That the Planning Department outline the options available to the residents of Kiltipper Gate, Tallaght, in relation to A. The re-location of the playground B. The closure of the playground.

"To ask the Manager to arrange for a clean up to take place in Bancroft Park?"

• Q. 21

"To ask the Manager to carry out or when is it proposed to carry out grass cutting in Brookmount Estate?"

• Q.22

"To ask the Manager to have the trees at *address supplied, pruned back, as promised some time ago?"

• Q.23

"To ask the Manager to provide dog fouling signs and clear bottles, cans etc from the base of the trees on the POS opposite, *address supplied?"

• Q.24

"To ask the Manager will the Council replace the ;NO GOLF ALLOWED ON GREEN BY ORDER:at main green area in Killakee Estate?".

• Q.25

"To ask the Manager to inspect and carry out the work needed at small green area opposite 12 -14 Monalea Park?"

• Q.26

"To ask the Manager to establish signage on the pedestrian bridge at Dodder Weir?"

• Q.27

"To ask the Manager to erect a “no golf” sign on the open space in Millbrook Lawns?"

• Q.28

"To ask the Manager to confirm the arrangements to remove or prune trees on the 2009-10 Arboricultural Programme which have still not been worked on due to issues with ESB and phone cables, or other complications?"

• Q.29

"To ask the Manager in respect of frequent complaints from local residents, to confirm the clean-ups undertaken at Greentrees Park (both the '8 Acres' and '5 Acres') since the beginning of 2010, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q.30

"To ask the Manager, given the support pledged by this Committee, to provide an update on the provision of the TASC Pavilion - originally promised in 2009 - in respect of the re-allocation of funds from the Capital Programme, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q.31

"To request the Manager to list for grass cutting the following three locations Deerpark Place, Green ,and Square?"

• Q(32)

"To ask the Manager to ensure that the grass cutting is properly done in future in the Hillsbrook/ Muckross area of Perrystown dublin 12; a number of residents has expressed annoyance as to how it has been cut recently?"     

• Q.33

NEW WORKS

(No Business.)

CORRESPONDENCE

(None Received.)

Cathaoirleach's Business.

That this Committee calls on the Manager to confirm that boundary works are to be carried out in Ard Mór Close Tallaght, that will signifcantly impact on local residents and the play area for children and in view of the local controversy can he give an updated report in relation to his proposals for these lands.

That this Committee supports the arranging of an immediate clean-up at the Firhouse Weir.

Would the Council:

1. provide details of how much the floodlights on the Kingswood Heights tennis court costed several years ago.

2. undertake to review the management of the Kingswood Heights tennis court which is in an appalling state of disrepair and is badly littered and that these and other non-enclosed sport facilities in the county be considered for more advanced security measures/monitoring.

That this Committe calls on the Manager to arrange treatment for the prevention of weeds, on any topsoil used to repair or reinstate roundabouts in the County.