Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (1) 15th September 2010
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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes
Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 16th June, 2010
Planning
Questions
To ask the Manager to take action on businesses being run in residential areas namely Yellow Meadows and the house on Boot Road parallel to the Fonthill Road, Clondalkin in the estate?
To ask the Manager to check out the planning specifications for Áras na Cluain, Clondalkin. Have they met the planning conditions as set out? What can be done if the standards have not been met? Will South Dublin County Council be meeting with the Áras na Cluain residents group to arrive at a solution?
To ask the Manager for an update on a community centre for Adamstown?
To ask the Manager to report on when the new Hayden’s Lane footbridge and the Hayden’s Lane link road are to be opened to the public; and to further advise on any matters currently holding-up their openings?
To ask the Manager to update on progress with the ‘Green Route’ project linking Griffeen Avenue to the Grand Canal, including the proposed new Grand Canal bridge and the proposed Griffeen Avenue toucan crossing?
To ask the Manager if the Council has responded to requests for assistance from the developer of Adamstown Castle, Lucan or individual residents or a Residents Association or Group in resolving problems which have arisen with the use of car parking spaces in the development and if he will make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager if there has been any communication with the developers of the former Vincent Byrne site, Palmerstown regarding their intentions about beginning development of the proposed development since the announcement of the An Bord Pleanála decision?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on situation regarding enforcement of the planning laws at "address supplied" and if the owners have been requested to restore the front garden wall of the property to its original condition?
To ask the Manager if An Bord Pleanála has yet made a decision on the appeals relating to the Council's Planning Permission for substantial retail and other development in Liffey Valley Town Centre, and if not, by what date is a decision expected?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
Report on the Surface Water Drain between Wheatfield Road and Oakcourt, Palmerstown.
PLANNING FILES
A. Large Applications under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members (No Business)
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager would present a report on the number of housing units for which planning permission has been granted from July 2009 to date in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral areas and in which a valid Commencement Notice has been submitted for same.
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the proposed development at the former Vincent Byrne site, Palmerstown recently granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála against the Inspector's recommendation. Specifically would the Manager report on any part of this proposed development, whereby any land involved is in public ownership, and what procedures are required if any such land is to be included in this proposed development?
That this Area Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiate the statutory processes required to exercise its powers under Sections 202 and 203 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to extend the area subject to the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order to include all lands zoned ‘I’ in the new Draft South Dublin County Development Plan.
That this Committee calls on the Manager responsible to put right the boundary wall between the Council owned Waterstown Park and the back gardens of residents on Riversdale Grove.
As was contained in an answer to a question I raised at this Committee in June of this year, “Planning permission was granted on 31st October 1989 by An Bord Pleanála under Register Reference 88A/666 and PL/6/5/78396 for the construction of 91 houses at Riversdale, Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Co. Dublin.
“Condition No. 9 of the Grant of Planning Permission stated inter alia:
“‘The walls at the rear of the proposed houses numbers 2 to 24 and along the western boundary of the site shall be retained at their existing heights and shall, prior to the construction of any of the houses hereby permitted, be repaired, made good and improved, where necessary, with walling that matches the said walls…..’
“The above condition relates to several boundary walls of various dwellings constructed on the lands.
“In 1999 the Council issued High Court proceedings under Section 27 of the Local Government (Planning & Development) Act 1976 against Caslan Developments in respect of the outstanding works to be carried out in order to bring the estate up to taking in charge standards. The proceedings included the non-compliance with Condition No 9.
“An adjournment of the case was sought by the developer and this was agreed to by the Council in order to allow negotiations to be carried out. After several further adjournments, the case was adjourned generally with liberty to re-enter in February 2000.
“Having regard to the length of time that has elapsed in this matter, enforcement under Planning legislation is no longer possible.” (End of Report)
The wall is now in a dangerous situation and is patched with inferior material and is held together at one location by galvanised iron. The failure to enforce planning conditions should not now result in the residents concerned to have to live with the danger and be responsible for any causality that may ensue. Residents paid development levies and are entitled to a commensurate level of service from the Local Authority.
That this Council would agree, given the commitment made by South Dublin County Council to have the Liffey Valley lands, including at St. Edmundsbury, Woodville and Fonthill, preserved against housing development following the passing of my Motions, including at the June 2008 Planning Department Meeting: "That this Committee requests the Manager to write to the Minister for the Environment and Local Government requesting the Minister to make a Ministerial Order, under Section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, to make further Special Amenity Area Order(s) to preserve the Liffey Valley Lands in South Dublin, including at St. Edmundsbury and Woodville. Particularly in view of the unanimous decision of South Dublin County Council expressed in my Motion passed in South Dublin County Council on 10th March 2008, including “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”, in the interest of the preservation of these lands, and given subsequent Motions passed that prompted further correspondence between the Council and the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, to initiate the process of extending the Special Amenity Area Order given the obvious reluctance by the Minister to exercise his powers in extending the Special Amenity Area Order(s), especially given the pre-general election promise by the Green Party in 2007 to extend the SAAO to these lands, and particularly given the Minister's silence on this matter in advance of the review of the County Development Plan - the time-scale that I had identified in my Motion to this Council on 9th June 2008.
That this Committee reaffirms its commitment to the preservation of the Liffey Valley and to the long-term development of a Liffey Valley Park. However, in the short-to-medium term this Committee recommends prioritisation of efforts to establish:
- A structure similar to the Dublin Mountain Partnership to bring together more local authorities and other stakeholders for the common purpose of coordinating the preservation and appropriate development of the valley's environmental, recreational and tourism amenity and potential;
- Delivery of an interconnecting network of walking routes along and through the Liffey Valley;
- Creation of a coordinated signage, information and web strategy to highlight the Liffey Valley and provide details on walking routes etc.
Parks
Questions
Further to my question at the May 2010 meeting, to ask the Manager to convene, without any further delay, the long-awaited on-site meeting at the old Lucan-Clondalkin Road embankment between Moy Glas and Castle Riada estates to be attended by officials from the Parks, Planning and Roads Departments, Gardaí, residents' representatives and the elected members so as to allow for discussion of proposals to address the very serious problems of anti-social behaviour in this area including recently the highly-dangerous throwing of projectiles from the embankment at houses in both estates?
To ask the Manager, further to my motion at the June meeting, to update on efforts to progress the taking-in-charge (and interim grass-cutting) of Griffeen Glen Courtyard and Boulevard, in particular noting the position of the developer that they do not have capacity to prepare the required legal or as-built drawings; and to also advise firstly on the progress of any discussions on this matter with the original planning applicant and secondly on the possibility of accepting the offer made by a leading civil engineering firm (via a local resident) to prepare the necessary drawings?
To ask Manager to report on efforts to secure removal of the Maplewood Homes hoarding and to generally tidy-up the hedgerow boundary between The Paddocks and the open space at Hillcrest? Improving the visual appearance and tidiness of this boundary is a common key objective of the both The Paddocks Residents Association and the ‘Keep Hillcrest Tidy Group’?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on any further works, including closing off of entrances, which have been carried out in Glenaulin Park, Palmerstown over the summer period?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on works carried out in Lucan Demesne during 2010?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee notes that during the summer a significant number of adults have been using Hermitage Park (adjacent to St. Loman's Road) for exercise and physical training, apparently under the direction of coaches) and requests the Manager to ask the Park's Department to examine the feasibility of installing adult outdoor exercise facilities, as a Pilot Project, at this location to promote the pro-social use of the Council's Park's, and that the assistance of South Dublin Sports Partnership be sought in sourcing funding for a small scale project.
That this Committee strongly recommends that the green areas around the very busy Bawnogue Road/Ninth Lock Road junction in Clondalkin be cleaned up/planted with shrubbery.
That the possibility of installing a cost effective CCTV system, such as Net Surveillance, covering the areas “between The Covert and Kennelsfort Road”, “Glenaulin Park” and "approaches to/and Waterstown Park" be examined and a report brought to this Committee for consideration and possible action by means of a pilot project. These areas are used as a hangout for anti-social behavior including drinking parties and are perpetually strewn with empty beer cans, broken bottles, remnants of fires and general litter. Despite the best efforts of dedicated workers from this Council the areas concerned continue to be focal points for anti-social gatherings, are very difficult to adequately monitor and are anything but pleasant places to have to pass through or to live beside.
That the Manager arranges the cleaning up of litter at Quarryvale Park, Clondalkin.
That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council liaises with Liffey Valley Football Club, Lucan which works with circa 170 children/students so that the Club can put 4 containers for changing etc. into Ballyowen Park at the Club's own expense.
That the Manager will present a report regarding the progress and timeframe for the expected completion of the pedestrian access to Rathcoole Park from Millrace in Saggart.
That an inspection be carried out as a matter of urgency on safety factors in Whitethorn Estate especially Whitethorn Drive where young children are using the gradient in the footpath as a skateboard track and "bouncing" out onto the road making it extremely dangerous. There have been a few near accidents and it is imperative that the Council act without delay by erecting a barrier of some kind.
That this Committee will readdress the problematic behaviour emanating from the embankment between the housing estates of Castle Riada and Moy Glas, Lucan.
That this Committee recommends that the road exiting from Corkagh Park into St. John's Estate, Clondalkin be altered so that pedestrians are separated from vehicular traffic.
Development
Questions
To ask the Manager for an update with regard to the transfer of the site for the second level school in Clonburris, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager to report on any current proposals, or feasibility studies conducted, on the possible purchase by the council of the currently-for-sale parcel of land between the old Lucan-Newlands Road and Vesey Park (opposite Cherbury Park Estate)? Purchase of this land would allow for future extension of Esker Cemetery as well as allowing for creation of a ‘green-route’ linking Griffeen Valley Park to Vesey Park (the Hollow) and onto Lucan Village.
To ask the Manager for an update on efforts to finalise the granting of a lease to Palmerstown Rangers FC with respect to facilities at Mill Lane, Palmerstown and to ask again when the matter will be brought before the elected members for approval?
To ask the Manager if the disposal of the site on Council lands at Kishogue/Clonburris, Clondalkin to the Department of Education and Skills for a Second Level School has been completed?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager would present an updated report on the Council's work to attract suitable companies to locate in Grange Castle Business Park, to advise the Committee if he is kept informed by the IDA of its activities in promoting the Business Park for inward investment, and to update the Committee on the number of companies located there, and if possible to give an approximate figure for the number of persons working in Grange Castle Business Park.
That this Committee, recognising the significant value of the Allotments to residents of this area in economic, social, health and recreational terms, calls on Management to;
Retain the rental at the current rate for 2011;
- Ensure that the charges for Social Welfare recipients be maintained;
- Provide for those on state pensioners e.g. retired teachers, Gardaí etc will be entitled to the same rates at the Social Welfare group;
- Explore ways in which plot holders can be more actively involved in the management and maintenance of the allotments on a site by site basis
- Set up a small standing committee or working group composed of representatives of the plot holders, council management and Councillors (in a ratio to be agreed) that will provide for ongoing liaison and a communications vehicle that will support quality management of this public service.
That the Manager presents a report on the ownership and condition of the end cottage on the city/N7 side of St Brigid's Cottages, Clondalkin in view of the allegation of squatter activity.
That the Manager presents a report on Gallagher's house (C.P.O'd for the R120 upgrade) at 12th Lock, Lucan and how its appearance might be improved.
That this Area Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiate the statutory process as laid down in the Derelict Sites Act 1990 to enter both the Molloy site at Coolamber, Newcastle Road and the Eleveden Properties site between the existing Tullyhall Estate and the Adamstown Link Road onto the Register of Derelict Sites for the reasons that these site presently detract from the visual amenity of their area and pose potential public health and safety risks; and furthermore requests that the Council use the proceeds of any derelict sites levy imposed on the owners of these sites to fund works to generally tidy-up and make safe these sites including securing the boundaries of the sites from trespassers.
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on his proposals, in association with Waterways Ireland, to resolve the ongoing and unacceptable problems being experienced by the residents of Clondalkin adjacent to the Grand Canal, including horses being unattended, motor cyclists, litter including horse dung etc. Such problems, including anti-social issues in Omer House, are the cause of great distress for local residents in the local community. That the Manager would also invite an official from Waterways Ireland to attend this Area Committee Meeting to participate in the debate and present Waterways Ireland's proposals at this Area Committee Meeting.
Roads
Questions
To ask the Manager to report on efforts to improve pedestrian amenity and safety in Lucan Village including in particular to provide new signalised pedestrian crossings both at La Banca and west of Lucan Garda Station and to repair and widen footpaths between Ardeevin and the Garda Station?
To thank the Manager and staff for the work done on cutting the grass verges on the Cloverhill Road and the grass verge at the footpath between the Maxol Station and the Oval, and to ask what, if any, has been the outcome of the meeting with the NRA on securing additional funds for the maintenance of national routes? The median along the very small stretch of the N4 between the County Boundary at Chapelizod and the Kennelsfort Road junction at Palmerstown in a National disgrace. Recently there was some work done on both the median and the grass verges along the N4 between the Kennelsfort Road junction and the M50/N4 interchange (we think by the M50 construction crew). This work was observed being carried out safely with the minimum of “protection”. This Committee calls on the Manager responsible to maintain the median and verges of the N4 to a standard that reflects the fact that it passes through a residential area Palmerstown. (The median west of the M50/N4 interchange has a concrete barrier and no grass).
To ask the Manager to have the footpath to the footpath repaired I requested outside No 87 The Coppice; the footpath on the Coppice where it meets the Orchard dished; the manhole cover (which is missing) outside No 14 Palmerstown Court replaced; and, the manholes/inspection covers on Heather Grove that have been covered with tarmac uncovered and restored as at present they are a hazard in the event of a fire locally?
To ask the Manager for an update on the promised traffic review that includes the Kennelsfort Road/N4 junction and the Coldcut/Ballyfermot Road/Cloverhill Road junctions?
To ask the Manager if there is yet any result of the traffic survey I requested in relation to the traffic using the cell between Kennelsfort Road/Wheatfield Road junction and the Oval/N4 junction?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
No Business
Proposed Extinguishment of Public Right-of-Way at Kilcronan / Kilmahuddrick
Initiate a Comprehensive Analysis of Traffic Congestion on the Road Network in Lucan South of N4
Future Maintenance of Grass Margin Along Cloverhill Road, Clondalkin
Opening in Wall Between St. Patrick's Park & Oakwood Grove, Clondalkin
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee requests the Manager to immediately proceed with the necessary Traffic Count on the Main Street, Lucan Village, in the vicinity of La Banca restaurant to establish the need for a pedestrian crossing at this location, and that the Manger requires that the criteria for analysis of the Traffic Count Data, be adjusted from the normal criteria to have regard to the fact that a large number of the pedestrians crossing the road at this location are elderly, being residents of Sarsfield Park and Close, the Village and adjacent older parts of Lucan.
That the Manager will present a report to this committee to outline the efforts that are being made to ensure improvement in the management of road safety issues, such as those that occurred as a result of the extreme weather conditions early this year. Further that the Manager will outline the inclusion of additional target areas in the Lucan Electoral Area.
That this Area Committee, on foot of the decision by the elected members of South Dublin County Council to amend the draft Development Plan to omit the long-term local road objective “Esker Lane to Esker Meadow View”, requests that the Road's Departments cease all efforts and drop all plans to open this road link and instead seeks to offer this strip of land for disposal to the Department of Education and Skills, as part of any land disposal involving lands at the former Esker Green Waster Recycling Facility, for the purposes of providing a safe drop-off and turning point for Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig and Coláiste Cois Life.
That the Manager would present a comprehensive report for discussion on the increased traffic congestion in Lucan Village and the surrounding areas, and would the Manager suggest as to how such increased delays for residents may be alleviated.
That the Manager liaises with the NRA and reports back to this Committee regarding the very serious pedestrian safety issue on the stretch of footpath along the N7 from The Poitín Stil to the Applegreen Service Station and if it is possible to urgently erect a safety barrier to aid pedestrian safety?
That the Manager immediately installs ramps (similar to ones on the old Ballymount Road where the 56a goes) on St John's Lawns, Clondalkin as a deterrent for speeding. Residents are asking why the road is being resurfaced when the road is perfect.