Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 14th June 2011

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 10th May 2011

• H.I. 1

"To ask the Manager for an update on the status of the implementation of the electronic gates for Rathfarnham Castle Park?"

• Q. 1

"To ask the Manager to remove the tree stump outside 27 Mt. Alton Knocklyon?"

• Q. 2

"To ask the Manager to include in the grass cutting program the green area along the laneway between Idrone transversing Mt Alton towards Delaford?"

• Q. 3

"To ask the Manager to remove the large cherry blossom tree outside house 36 Cremorne, Knocklyon . The tree is blocking light into the house and its roots are damaging the footpath and garden wall. The next door tree has already been cut down.?"

• Q. 4

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the pruning of trees along Grange Road, particularly in front of house no 125 - where the branches are actually hanging very low over the cycle track and footpath and as a consequence are dangerous?"

• Q. 5

"To ask the Manager to maintain the open space at Orlagh Grove on a more regular basis?"

• Q. 6

Report on the proposed controlled opening and closure of the gates at Rathfarnham Castle Park.

• H. I. 2

Development of the Open Space at Stocking Wood.

• H.I. 3
• H.I. 3 MAP

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Parks Department pay special attention to the Dispensary Lane area with regard to cleaning up after grasscutting and maintaining the grass in the lane on a consistent basis."

• M. 2

"That the Parks Department immediately arrange for the maintenance of the roundabouts at Orlagh, Augustinians and Scholarstown Road.  There is a long history of these roundabouts playing second fiddle to others such as Willington and Cypress Grove despite repeated assurances over the years - these have not been attended to this year - there is volunteer assistance available locally to help the Manager if this helps."

• M.3

Planning Files
A. Large applications under consideration (No Business)
B. Files requested by members (No Business)

REPORT ON LOCAL PERMEABILITY PROJECTS

• H.I. 6

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Manager give a report on Woodstown Manor House a protected structure to include

1. What is the Planning situation with the house at present
2. There were works to be completed by the owner have they been completed.
3. Has the property been taken over by NAMA?
4. Is there proper security to ensure the house will not suffer the fate of Marley Grange and Glendoher House."

• M. 5

"That this Committee requests the Manager to detail the process followed with regard to planning enforcement notices following the refusal of retention of planning permission at details supplied (reg. ref. SD10A/0317 and SD11B/0107) and to detail the timeframe adhered to by the Council on such matters and the actions to be undertaken by the unsuccessful applicant."

(Details supplied)

• M.6

Report on housing construction programme

• H.I. 8

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That this Committee requests the Housing Department to arrange for the regular grass cutting and maintenance of Taylor's Court development."

• M. 8

Application for Grants

• H. I. 10

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Library News & Events

• H.I. 12

New Works Corporate Services & Libaries

Correspondence Corporate Serivces & Libraries

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That this Committee request the Manager to present a report for discussion on the proposed BIDS type system being piloted in the Rathfarnham area and to update members on the focus areas being addressed by this scheme, the response to date from traders and the findings of challenges identified by these discussions."

• M. 12

"To ask the Manger for a further update on the proposed completion date of the road upgrade works along the Firhouse Road and to outline the outstanding works to be completed?"

• Q. 7

"To ask the Manager to detail the plan to ensure that the footpath, house entrances from the Knocklyon Road (route into each house from the road) and grass verge along the Knocklyon Road from House 65 to the Firhouse Junction are returned to the original state and to outline the time scale for same?"

• Q. 8

"To ask the Manger for a progress report on the status of the approved Rathfarnham QBC Enhancement Scheme?"

• Q. 9

"To ask the Manager to ensure that the green areas and footpaths at 65-85 Knocklyon Road are reinstated by the contractor working on the Firhouse Bus Corridor to a high standard?"

• Q. 10

"To ask the Manager to expedite the transfer with Bank of Ireland to SDCC of Hermitage View without delay and present a report on the matter?"

• Q. 11

List of Additional Regional and Local Roads Schemes to be funded from 2011 Revised Restoration Improvement Grant - May 11

• H.I. 15 - Letter from DOT
• H.I. 15 - Revised Restoration Imp. Grants

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Manager examine the signing, lining, lanes and junction at Spawell Bridge Road as a number of constituents have complained and raised concerns as to the effectiveness and safety of the existing layout, with particular regard to entering the road from either direction from Firhouse Road."

• M. 14

"That the Manager present a report on the number of accidents that have taken place between exit 12 (Scholarstown) and Ballinteer exit and how many times the emergency services and Garda have logged responses to such accidents."

• M. 15

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)