Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 14th September 2010

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 8th June 2010.

• H.I. 1

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Manager give an update on the sale of the strip of land between Moyville estate and Palmer Park."

• M. 2

"To ask the Manager for an immediate clean up of the Dodder River behind Rathfarnham Shopping centre as it is in a very poor state due to significant litter?"

• Q. 1

"To ask the Manager for an update on the effectiveness on the automatic timer-controlled gate system at Rathfarnham Castle Park?"

• Q. 2

"To ask the Manager to have the flower beds at Rathfarnham Village & flower bed at lights  Rathfarnham Road/ Lr. Dodder Road replanted - a small initiative like this would make a great impact as both locations carry heavy footfall/traffic and would cost very little?"

• Q. 3

"To ask the Manager for an up to date and detailed report on the finalization of the taking in charge of the open space at the entrance to Stonepark/Longwood.?"

• Q. 4

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee recommends that (a) an inspection be undertaken by our Parks Department to ascertain what trees should be replaced (following works undertaken) by Dubln City Council at DCC reservoir area Stocking lane and (b) following inspection that a  letter be written to Dublin City Council asking them to replace the many trees chopped down at the boundary area between the Stocking Lane reservoir and Air Park estate where there used to be dense tree line. Necessary not only for visual and aesthetic grounds but on environmental grounds tree replacement should be mandatory." 

• M. 3

"To ask the Manager for an update on the status of Marlay House following the recent fire which destroyed the building?"

• Q. 5

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

• H-I (4) (A) No Business
• H-I 4 (B) Files Requested

BOLTON HALL

• H. I. 5

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee discuss (with the aid of a report) the conservation of Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham - slates recently removed or blown from roof;  To ascertain how SDCC can ensure that this beautiful building is prevented from/not allowed to deteoriate any further taking into consideration  the NAMA process may continue for some considerable time."

• M. 4

"That this Committee discuss the condition of  "Capri"  site on the Whitechurch Road which is rapidly becoming a rubbish dump with a view to ascertaining (a) what action has been taken to date on foot of complaints already made (b) what future action is contemplated as it is still a rubish dump (c) has owner been contacted /fined and what response."

• M. 5

"To ask the Manager to have the unfinished landscaping on the green area around the football pitch at Whitechurch estate completed as was promised to the residents. The area is full of small stones and wild grass and is a disgrace. The parking bay opposite house 16 Whitechurch Way has rubble and soil and needs to be cleaned up?"     

• Q. 6

REPORT ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

• H. I. 7

Pre-Part 8 Report Construction of house at Cherryfield RCP

• H. I. 8
• MAP

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Manager give an update of the refurbishment of the Pearse Brother Flats."

• M. 7

Application for Grants

• H.I. 10

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Busiess

(No Business)

"To ask the Manager for an update from Dublin Bus with regard to the proposed bus routes for the Rathfarnham Area?"

• Q. 7

Library News & Events

• H. I. 12

New Works Corporate Services & Libaries

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That this Committee agrees to write to the management of Rathfarnham Shopping Centre again, asking them to provide a lift which has been repeatedly requested by users of the centre over many years."

• M. 10

"To ask the Manager for an update on the Boherboy Water Scheme works along Stocking Lane and to outline any outstanding works that may require completion and to specific timings of this works?"

• Q. 8

"To ask the Manager to have the many weeds removed from Dodder Road (roadside of small butt wall) i.e. from Rathfarnham shopping centre to traffic lights at Rathfarnham Road - requested previously?"

• Q. 9

"To ask the Manager to have this membersnet query addressed. Ticket No. 21481  members net due for response weeks ago re removal of weeds on Rathfarnham Road/Dodder Road etc. etc.. Overdue - waste of agenda space having to table again to try and get this work carried out, and to state SDCC policy on removal of weeds from roadsides?"

• Q. 10

Flooding at Rear of Woodview Cottages

• H. I. 14

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"To ask the Manager for an update with regard to the Ballycullen Road & Colmcille Way as works are still on-going and was previously advised that completion would be 27 August 2010 in June 2010?"

• Q. 11

"To ask the Manager to review the M50 Knocklyon/Firhouse junction light sequence and road markings as there is significant congestion at this point with traffic flow and lanes being blocked by motorists?"

• Q. 12

"To ask the Manager for the date of completion of the works on the Firhouse Road for the bus lane and if these works are within schedule and within budget?"

• Q. 13

"To ask the Manager to give details of the legend that will be placed on the new signage for directing traffic from Firhouse Road up the Knocklyon Road?"

• Q. 14

"To ask the Manager to remove the large map sign at the corner of Whitechurch Way removed as it is in disrepair and unsightly?"

• Q. 15

"To ask the Manager to have Knocklyon Gate included on Road signage?"

• Q.16

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

CORRESPONDENCE

• C. 8 - Letter to Dublin Bus Re 74 Bus Route
• C. 8 - Reply from Dublin Bus

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee discuss the Rathfarnham QBC adjacent to Beaufort Downs estate i.e the removal of the wall from front of Beaufort Downs estate. Residents are totally oppossed to this proposal. That this Committee recommends that an alternative be agreed e.g. a left lane priority filter from traffic lights at Nutgrove Ave/Grange Rd i.e. adjacent to car park -  The current proposal & destruction of so many trees is not warranted for the construction of less than 90mtrs. of bus lane and minimal (if any?) saving in time for bus journey." 

• M. 12

"That the Manager give a report on the safety aspects concerning motorists and pedestrians on the on-going works of the new Ballycullen Q.B.C. along the Firhouse Road. Taking into account the entrances to Cremorne, Green Acre Court, and Knocklyon estate.

1. Lack of pedestrian barriers at the entrances to these estates.
2. Lack of pedestrian directional signage.
3. The width of temporary footpaths unsuitable for wheelchairs and children’s buggies.
4. The underfoot surface is unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
5. Better traffic management alerting road crossings.
6. Better traffic management to slow down traffic."

• M. 13

"That this Committee agrees that the destruction of the wall and trees at the front of Beaufort Downs estate should be fully preserved in any development of the proposed QBC and that if such preservation cannot be achieved that the QBC should not be implemented at this point."

• M. 14