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That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to apply for funding from the recently announced Carbon Tax Fund to assist in the progression of Greenway projects in the local electoral area.
This committee asks the Chief Executive to provide a report in relation to the Wall Ball in Griffeen Park, to include what new features are included and if it can be confirmed if the electric gate at this location will be installed soon.
That this committee write to Dublin Bus requesting that Bus shelters in the Lucan area are equipped with adequate bulbs/lighting. Some shelters are in complete darkness and it has been brought to my attention that Bus shelters in other parts of Dublin have lights on the shelters that properly light up the shelters therefore making them a lot safer.
Reinstate the Landbridge as outlined in the 2006 to 2011 and the 2011 to 2018 plans - key access and movement element. In 2006 LAP there was mention of a design competition for a landmark bridge to connect the Square to Sean Walsh Park. A looking bridge linking the Square and Sean Walsh Park.
"It's been reported by residents the amount of household rubbish that's dumped beside the river between Bawnlea, Drumcarra, and Cloonmore every day is really gone over the top. Everything from household waste to beds, electric items etc. There are also joyriders up and down the river close to the houses. Residents are asking are the Council to take steps to stop the cars getting in or using the cameras to monitor the illegal dumping. It is an ongoing problem that is just escalating. To ask the Chief Executive what are the short and longterm plans for upgrading this area of the stream?"
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re Whitestown Objectives
To collaborate with business owners with site fronting onto N81 to create an open, high quality green corridor to replace the highly industrial fencing. This will improve the reputation and appearance of the N81 at Whitestown / Killinarden.
There has been no progress on the provision of an affordable housing plan under the Fine Gael and Fianna Fail government arrangement, with further delays of an election and formation of a new Government anticipated. This area committee calls on the Council to begin the provision of public housing on the proposed site at Killinarden and to also engage with a suitable AHB for the provision of older person housing on the site. This work should be undertaken in conjunction with the redevelopment of Killinarden Park as a key local amenity.
We call on this council to reject the Priory's request to rezone from institutional lands to village centre to assist the sale of some of their land. The Priory and its full parklands are integral to the heritage of Tallaght and the protection of the ACA and the small remaining village streetscape. We value the asset of The Priory from a community and historical perspective. Its current and future value is immeasurable.
With 33% unemployment rates in some areas of Tallaght "CSO Figures" A local Employment Clause should be part of the phasing in the LAP with a % going to locals and another % going to apprentices. This should should be done in partnership with Employers, SDCC, DDETB, TUI, South County Partnership & Tallaght Training Centre that would support individuals to train & upskill.
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re. 2.4.2 Urban
That the urban design competitions envisaged include proposals for an outdoor performance / cultural space in the under-utilised Library Square.
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re. 2.4.2 Urban
That the Council identify key pieces of infrastructure which will be delivered in partnership that would make appropriate candidates for a design competition to deliver an innovative and iconic structure for the town centre such as the transport hub or a land bridge over the N81.
Amend the vision for Cookstown in Section 3.3 of the draft LAP as follows:
An attractive mixed use residential & employment led neighbourhood with distinctive urban qualities and high levels of access to public transport and the urban centre. Which will support existing businesses & additionally support the expansion of further small to medium size businesses. This LAP will not support planning applications that will affect the existing or future economic activity. Instead it will seek to provide support for higher intensity employment.
Page 73 to 77 Clearly show an evidenced based need (Census 2011 and 2016) for family sized homes in the LAP to cater for that proportion of the population and to enable the current population to stay in the LAP and to avoid a mass exodus of pre-school or young family households. The mechanism to enabling the LAP includes a firm requirement for family sized homes is a Housing Needs Demand Analysis. Please prioritise the production of same for the LAP area in H1 2020. Retain the requirement re: 3 bed units at 30%, subject to the HNDA completion. The LAP should not be weakened in this regard in it's ability to direct the supply of family homes in Cookstown and Airton.
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re. 4.1 Economic Development and Tourism
That key objectives for the green flag Sean Walsh Park are amended to include delivery of a clear, formal, landscaped and well signposted connector route for walkers and cyclists from The Square / Luas to the Dublin Moutain Way as an enhancement of the existing tourist asset in the LAP area.
That this Council Rejects the new height band for the Centre and retains the heights as set out in the draft LAP. This area is already elevated and therefore 4 to 6 storeys will already sit higher than adjoining landmark buildings
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re. 4.1 Economic Development and Tourism
That the Council strategically review the inclusion of astro-pitches in the west section of Sean Walsh Park as a key project given the known flood risk and the fact that this is an identified wetland and that the west sector of the park remain for passive recreation on the DMW route and that it considers as an alternative site for astro-pitches the field beside the stadium that fronts to the N81.
That this council clarifies how additional height and densities will operate in the village area with specific regard to the ACA area and desire to ensure scale that takes account of the historic context and 2 storey streetscape
Page 73 to 77 show an evidenced based need(Census 2011 and 2016) for family sized homes in the LAP to cater for the proportion of the population to enable the current population to stay in the LAP and to cater for the needs of pre-school or young family households.
As a mechanism to enabling the LAP include a firm requirement on this is a Housing Needs Demand Analysis. Please prioritise the production of same for the LAP area in H1 2020.
Retain the requirement re: 3 bed apts of 30%, subject to the HNDA completion, where if it does not support it, this section can be varied.
Retaining a stated number in the plan sets out our commitment to expanding as a community rather than simple growth.
Tallaght LAP Special Meeting
Re. 4.1 Economic Development and Tourism
That delivery of a formal trail-head at the Dublin Mountain Way behind Tallaght Stadium is a key objective as regards Sean Walsh Park.
Tallaght LAP Special meeting
Re. 4.1 Economic Development and Tourism
That actively marketing Tallaght as the gateway to the mountains, while including the urban and rural parts of Tallaght is a key objective of this LAP.