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DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Minutes of the Dún Laoghaire Planning & Enterprise and Transportation & Water Services Area Committee held in the Council Chamber - County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Monday, 1 December 2014 at 5.00 pm

PRESENT

Councillors: Councillors:

Bailey, Maria Lewis, Hugh Bailey, John F Kingston, Deirdre Baker, Marie O'Brien, Shane Boyhan, Victor O'Callaghan, Denis Fayne, Mary Merrigan, Michael Devlin, Cormac Smyth, Carrie Feeney, Kate Smyth, Ossian Gill, Karl Stewart, Patricia Halpin, Melisa Ward, Barry

Councillor Cormac Devlin presided as Chairperson

OFFICIALS PRESENT

Thomas Mahon (Administrative Officer Planning & Enterprise), Eugene Condon (Administrative Officer Planning & Enterprise), Rhona Naughton (Senior Planner), Anne Devine (Senior Engineer, Transportation & Water Services), Michael Mangan (Senior Engineer Projects Transportation & Water Services), John Broderick (Senior Executive Engineer Transportation & Water Services), Seamus Storan (Executive Engineer Transportation & Water Services), Felicity Gill (Assistant Staff Officer Transportation & Water Services), Richard Sheehy (Executive Engineer) and Gerry Concannon (Senior Executive Engineer Transportation & Water Services)

DLP/354/14 Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyann and seconded by Councillor B. Ward and agreed that the minutes of the meeting of Dun Laoghaire Planning, Transportation & Water Services Area Committee meeting held on the 3rd November, 2014 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED.

PLANNING AND ENTERPRISE BUSINESS

DLP/355/14 QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor M. Baker and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers 2. to 6 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

DLP/356/14 DLR DESIGN CENTRE (LEO-DLR) MORAN PARK HOUSE

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a progress report on the development of the DLR Design Centre at Moran Park House Dún Laoghaire and a timeline for completion and opening?”

Reply:

The development of the dlr Design Gallery that will be located in Moran Park House is in hand.

It is anticipated that the main contract building works will be completed by the end of January, weather permitting. Fit-out and internal finishes to be carried out in the following month.

A Request for Tender (RFT) has been drafted to appoint a consultant to develop the business model for the Gallery. The RFT will be published on e-tenders. As per the RFT, the work will include:

1. The comparison of the space and location of the proposed dlr Design Gallery as to its advantages and disadvantages;

2. The analysis of feasible options to manage the dlr Design Gallery;

3. The establishment of the requirements for the dlr Design Gallery to be a viable and sustainable retail and exhibition space;

4. The accommodation of the limitations on the use of the space such as designated sectoral incubation space, public and private areas and the qualifying product criteria;

5. The development of the most practical business model given constraints of spatial, management and staffing resources;

6. The development of a three-year management and growth strategy for the dlr Design Gallery.

The target date for commencement of operations is Spring 2015.

DLP/357/14 BLACKROCK LOCAL AREA PLAN

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the Blackrock Local Area Plan?” Reply:

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council initiated the preparation of the Draft Blackrock Local Area Plan in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.

On preparation of the Draft Blackrock Local Area Plan, the 6 week statutory public consultation process commenced on 3rd September 2014 with the closing date for Submissions / Observations being 15th October 2014. Public Information Sessions were held in Blackrock Library on 18th, 23rd and 24th September 2014. 25 submissions were received.

In accordance with Section 20 3 (c) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), a report on submissions made to the Draft Local Area Plan was prepared by the Chief Executive. This Report was circulated to Members on 18th November, 2014, thus commencing the 6 week consideration period.

Following consideration of the proposed Draft Local Area Plan and the Chief Executive’s Report the Members may, as they consider appropriate by resolution, decide to vary or modify the Plan otherwise than recommended in the Chief Executive’s Report or decide not to make the Plan. Consideration of the Chief Executive’s Report must be concluded by 6th January 2015. The Chief Executive’s Report will be considered at the County Council meeting which will be held on Monday 8th December, 2014.

Where, however, the Planning Authority decides to make the Plan otherwise than as recommended in the Chief Executive’s Report (by way of a material modification / variation), the Planning Authority shall, not later than 3 weeks after the passing of a resolution, publish notice of the proposed material variation or modification to the Plan. Such a notice shall also state that information on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the proposed variation or modification will also be available for inspection and that a submission or observation in relation to such information will also be taken into consideration before the making of any variation or modification.

Not later than 8 weeks after giving such notice the Chief Executive shall prepare a report on any submissions or observations received further to the notice, and submit the Report to the Members of the Authority for their consideration.

A screening process for both Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment was undertaken for the Draft Plan. In both instances, the screening process determined that neither form of full assessment was required for the Draft Plan. In the event that the Planning Authority determines that a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment of a proposed material alteration to the Draft Plan are required, an extended timeline for the consideration of the amendments will apply.

DLP/358/14 PLANNING STATUS - BLACKROCK BOWLING CLUB

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a planning history and current planning status of the Blackrock Bowling Club grounds, on Green Road Blackrock?”

Reply:

ZONING

In the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2004, the site is zoned ‘A’-“To protect and / or improve residential amenity.”

D00A/0602 – Permission granted on appeal on 4 July 2001, for a new clubhouse, demolition of existing structures, relocation of 3 no. existing tennis courts and flood lights, and provision of new tennis court and flood lights.

D03A/1149 – Permission granted on 11 March 2004 for the demolition of the existing timber framed changing rooms and replacement with a proprietary timber framed building and foundations.

D05A/0802 - Permission granted on 10 November 2005 Upgrade of the external finishes of the existing clubhouse consisting of the replacement of the existing pebble dashed finish and plaster finish. The development also includes the relocation of an existing boiler room, the construction of a new glazed extension beneath the existing roof, the construction of a new timber panel screen around an existing roof mounted water tank and internal alterations to the existing bar area and indoor bowling hall.

DLP/359/14 FREE WI-FI IN BLACKROCK

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan

“To ask the Chief Executive to support the rollout of free high speed internet access (Wi-Fi) in Blackrock town centre similar to what has been achieved for Dún Laoghaire and to report on same?”

Reply:

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council supports business-led initiatives to roll out 'free' wifi services in town and village centres and in this regard, the Local Enterprise Office will assist such business groups in the planning and procurement process.

DLP/360/14 KILLINEY TEA ROOMS

Question: Councillor K. Gill

“To ask the Chief Executive if she knows who the owner of the Killiney Tea Rooms is?”

Reply: As per the Council’s Derelict Sites Register, the owners of the Killiney Tea Rooms are Mr Declan O’Regan and Mr Ross Cahill-O’Brien.

DLP/361/14 Major Planning Applications

Plan Reg. No.: D14A/0728 Apn Date: 13-Nov-2014 App. Type: Permission

Location: 26-29 Georges Street,( adjacent to Dunnes Stores) Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Proposal: Permission for 4 new entrances to rear of ground floor to existing 4 no. 3 bed apartments and separation of ground floor existing 4 no. retail units and amalgamation to form 2 no. units with new shop fronts. Works include private access gate and upgrade of existing rear access lane.

Applicant: Edward Lee & Co Ltd

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was NOTED.

DLP/362/14 Ministerial / Departmental Correspondence

It was NOTED there was no business to discuss under this heading.

DLP/363/14 Other Correspondence

It was NOTED there was no business to discuss under this heading.

DLP/364/14 CARNEGIE LIBRARY BLACKROCK

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan.

“That the Chief Executive confirm what arrangements have been entered into in relation to the planning conditions relating to the parking forecourt/footpath outside the refurbished Carnegie Library Blackrock/Senior College Complex.”

Report:

Planning reference D14a/0391 refers to an application for Permission for Retention of modifications to site works shown in granted planning permission D08A/0702, to include alterations to roadside kerbing and footpaths, increase in number and alignment of parking bays and reduction in number of trees from original application.

Further information was requested in relation to this application on 11th August 2014 and the applicant has 6 months to respond. To date no response has been received.

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was PASSED. TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

DLP/365/14 QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan and seconded by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers 11 to 26 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

DLP/366/14 YELLOW BOX ON NEWTOWNPARK AVENUE

Question: Councillor M. Baker

“To ask the Chief Executive to renew the yellow box on Newtownpark Avenue at the junction with Marian Park?”

Reply:

“This yellow box has been renewed.”

DLP/367/14 ROAD SAFETY ON CROSS AVENUE

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan

“To ask the Chief Executive to bring Road Safety proposals to this Committee with a view to addressing Pedestrian, Cyclists safety on Cross Avenue, with a special focus on the school locations on the avenue?”

Reply:

“A brief presentation will be given to the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee on Monday Dec. 1st. 2014 outlining proposals to improve Road Safety outside the schools located on Cross Avenue, Blackrock.”

DLP/368/14 PARKING FINES ISSUED BETWEEN 1ST JANUARY - 1ST OCTOBER 2014

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan

“To ask the Chief Executive to confirm how many car-parking fines were issued on behalf of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council from 1 January - 1 October 2014 at all Pay & Display locations in the Blackrock area, and to issue a table on same?” Reply:

“For the period 01 January to 30 September 2014 inclusive, 3,598 Fixed Charge Offence notices were issued by DLR Parking Services, acting on behalf of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, at Pay & Display locations in the Blackrock area as detailed on the attached table.

Sum of Fines Road Name Issued Anglesea Avenue - Blackrock 40 Avoca Place - Blackrock 7 Barclay Court - Blackrock 25 Bath Place - Blackrock 8 Bath Place Car Park - Blackrock 425 Ben Inagh Park - Blackrock 4 Blackrock Dart Station Car Park - Blackrock 190 Blackrock Park Car Park - Blackrock 12 Brookfield Avenue - Blackrock 33 Brookfield Court - Blackrock 9 Brookfield Place - Blackrock 28 Brookfield Terrace, Outside business - Blackrock 108 Brooklawn - Blackrock 4 Carysfort Avenue - Blackrock 225 Convent Road - Blackrock 12 Cross Avenue - Blackrock 2 Dornden Park - Blackrock 2 Frascati Park - Blackrock 7 George's Avenue - Blackrock 188 George's Place - Blackrock 54 George's Place Car Park - Blackrock 195 Green Road - Blackrock 33 Idrone Lane - Blackrock 17 Idrone Terrace - Blackrock 223 Main Street - Blackrock 364 Maretimo Gardens East - Blackrock 6 Maretimo Gardens West - Blackrock 3 Maretimo Road - Blackrock 7 Mount Merrion Avenue - Blackrock 10 Newtown Avenue - Blackrock 88 Rock Hill - Blackrock 269 Rock Road - Blackrock 44 Seafort Parade - Blackrock 106 St. Margaret's off Cross Avenue, Blackrock 1 Sweetman's Avenue - Blackrock 106 Sydney Avenue - Blackrock 22 Sydney Terrace - Blackrock 47 Temple Road - Blackrock 555 Temple Road Carpark - Blackrock 96 Waltham Terrace - Blackrock 23 3598

DLP/369/14 EXTENSION OF DOUBLE YELLOW LINES IN LINDENVALE

Question: Councillor D. Kingston

“To ask the Chief Executive to extend the double yellow line on the right hand side (as you enter the estate) of the road outside (address supplied), so that it continues up to the corner, so as to alleviate parking problems in this specific area?”

Reply:

“The request will be put on the agenda for examination at the next Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) meeting.”

DLP/370/14 PARKING BAYS ROCKFORD

Question: Councillor D. Kingston

“To ask the Chief Executive to examine and consider putting in marked parking bays in the large tarmac area outside numbers (address supplied), in order to address parking issues - such as badly blocked driveways - that the residents are experiencing?”

Reply:

“Rockford Park has been inspected and no evidence of parking causing a traffic hazard or blocking driveways was observed. Only a small number of cars were parked on the macadam area in front of the houses. It would not be considered necessary to mark out spaces here as in the manner of a regular car park area and it would be a matter for the local residents themselves to park in a safe and orderly manner without interfering with other residents driveways. If driveways are being blocked this should be reported to the Gardai for enforcement. If the residents want to regulate the parking to address issues of all day commuter parking, they should contact the Parking Section in Transportation for information on the procedure.”

DLP/371/14 NEW PROPOSED PARKING IN ST. ANNE'S PARK

Question: Councillor H. Lewis

“To ask the Chief Executive to report on any new proposed parking proposals for St. Anne's Park Shankill?”

Reply: “Further to Question 33 and Motion 48 at September's Area Meeting regarding parking issues at St Anne's Park, a meeting was held with Councillors and DLR officials from Housing, Architects and Traffic on the 20th October 2014 to discuss the issues as agreed.

Councillors were informed that parking had been provided to the development in accordance with the Development Plan and the Council would not be marking out any allocated spaces as this could lead to disputes and also enforcement issues.

The Council would not be proposing any new parking provision here.”

DLP/372/14 TRAFFIC CALMING, WINDSOR TERRACE, GLASTHULE

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to install traffic calming measures along Windsor Terrace, Newtownsmith, Glasthule, to reduce the speed of vehicles approaching the area in front of Teddy’s Café and the site of Dún Laoghaire Baths?”

Reply:

“As part of the works currently underway at the People’s Park and at Windsor Terrace, the Parks and Transportation Departments have included for the provision of a raised junction platform at the junction of Queen’s Road and Park Road and the provision of an uncontrolled raised pedestrian crossing near “Teddy’s Café”. To further encourage a reduction in vehicle speeds, the road width along Windsor Terrace has been reduced to 6m as part of this scheme also. It is considered that these measures will contribute to a reduced speed environment along Windsor Terrace.”

DLP/373/14 PAY AND DISPLAY, BREFFNI TERRACE, GLASTHULE

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to examine the Pay and Display Parking arrangements on Breffni Terrace, Sandycove, with the view of reducing, reconfiguring or removing such on the north side of the roadway to provide for improved and safer traffic flows in this area of Sandycove?”

Reply:

“There is no Pay and Display parking at Breffni Terrace, Sandycove.

Free parking is available on both sides of the road along Breffni Road between Sandycove Avenue East and Castlepark Road. The road width along this section of road varies from 8.5m to 9.0m, therefore parking on both sides of the road would leave approximately 4.5m to 5.0m for through two way traffic. As this is a route used by Dublin Bus and Aircoach services, traffic congestion does arise along here at certain times. The issue will be examined at the next TAG meeting however the provision of parking restrictions along here may impact on local residents as the majority of houses do not have off street parking. Some short sections of double yellow lines may be an option which would allow for pull in areas but would still result in some loss of available parking to residents.” DLP/374/14 SPEED LIMIT, CROSS AVENUE AREA OF DÚN LAOGHAIRE

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to introduce a 30km speed limit on Cross Avenue and Convent Road, Dún Laoghaire, in view of the demographics of the area in line with the County’s designation as an ‘Age Friendly County’ and the existence of a primary school on Convent Road and that such signage as may be deemed appropriate to indicate the new speed limit and the reasons therefor be erected in this area?”

Reply:

“dlr is committed to Road Safety and welcomes a recent Departmental Circular regarding a review of speed limits, and, in particular, the increased use of 30km/hr speed limit in housing estates (residential areas) as a measure to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children. dlr has a dedicated team focussed in the delivery of Road Safety to include key activities in Engineering and Education.

Over the coming months, dlr will initiate the review process sought by the Department to include collection of speed surveys data in housing estates to review and assess the suitability of housing estates to be considered for the reduced speed limit in accordance with the current Guidelines, and to inform the drafting of the Speed Limit Bye Laws. Other Areas with high concentrations of vulnerable road users may also be identified for consideration, and dlr is currently identifying locations of school warden crossing points as part of this process.

Currently the reduced speed limit of 30km/h should only be considered on roads/streets where the mean speed of vehicles does not exceed 40km/h.

Public consultation on the Draft Bye Laws will be undertaken with a view to having new Bye Laws in place at end of 2015. dlr Traffic and Road Safety section are currently preparing to commence the review process, including gathering of mean speed data within estates, and thus no specific locations can be confirmed at this time. Cross Avenue and Convent Road will be included for examination.”

DLP/375/14 ROAD SAFETY, DESMOND AVENUE, DÚN LAOGHAIRE

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to erect metal bollards at the southern end of Desmond Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, outside (address supplied) on the east side and (address supplied) on the west side to prevent vehicles mounting the pavement when turning in this narrow cul de sac?”

Reply:

“Desmond Avenue is a residential cul de sac. Currently, there is an area at the end of the street with double yellow lines which serves as a turning area for vehicles on Desmond Avenue.

Further to a site assessment, bollards will be placed in the area to protect the pavement. The placement of bollards will not impede the ability of vehicles to turn. The item of work will be added to the programme of work of the Traffic and Road Safety Section.”

DLP/376/14 ROAD SAFETY, WOLFE TONE AVENUE, DÚN LAOGHAIRE

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to erect metal bollards on the east side of Wolfe Tone Avenue from its junction with Cross Avenue to the last house on the east side to prevent vehicles mounting the pavement, especially commercial vehicles delivering to the nearby veterinary clinic?”

Reply:

“Wolfe Tone Avenue was recently inspected and arrangements have been made to provide bollards on the east side footpath as agreed at the recent meeting with Councillors, residents and the owner of the nearby Veterinary practice.”

DLP/377/14 ROAD SAFETY, KILLINEY HILL ROAD, BALLYBRACK

Question: Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to conduct a safety audit of the junction of Killiney Hill Road and Military Road in Ballybrack to ascertain whether the current signage adequately and unambiguously indicates which roadway has priority at this junction and to examine whether the erection of Stop Signs on Military Road would provide for greater road safety for pedestrians and vehicles at this dangerous junction?”

Reply:

“A Four Way Stop was implemented at the junction of Killiney Hill Road and Military Road in 2010 as a road safety measure to improve safety at this junction for all road users. The junction is located on a very steep part of Killiney Hill Road between Ballybrack Village and Killiney Dart station and in close proximity to a school. Sight lines are restricted at the junction due to high granite boundary walls, trees, and the curvature of the road. This junction was identified by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council as a location to be treated as a priority for road safety improvements due to its accident history. A number of design options were considered to include a mini roundabout and traffic signals. However it was concluded, that neither of these options could be achieved within the current restricted land take at the junction.

At a Four Way Stop, traffic is to come to a complete Stop and only to proceed through the junction when it is safe to do so. A STOP sign is fully defined within the road traffic legislation. The previous junction layout had priority for traffic on Killiney Hill Road. Vehicles on Military Road had to stop before proceeding and because of the restricted sight lines were often forced to pull forward into the junction to view oncoming traffic.

The Rules of the Road state: "If you are at a junction where the roads are of equal importance, the traffic on your right has right of way. You must let that traffic pass before moving on. It is important to understand that the right of way is not an absolute right. You must proceed with caution while showing regard for other users of the road."

Therefore drivers will have to make a judgement as to when it is safe for them to move through the junction, similar to every other STOP sign in the country.

Following review, and discussions with the NRA and the Gardai, it was decided to implement the Four Way Stop for the following reasons:

 To reduce vehicle speeds through the junction

 To improve safety for pedestrians - pedestrians were crossing this junction diagonally, and due to restricted sight lines often stand on the carriageway to get a view of oncoming traffic. The Four Way Stop allows them to have a clear view of all the Stop lines from a safe position on the footpath.

 Restricted sight lines - vehicles were pulling out into the junction to get a view of oncoming traffic. The Four Way Stop gives drivers a clear view of all the other Stop lines from their Stop position, and allows them increased time to make the decision to assess traffic and to make the decision to proceed through the junction.

 To reduce accident numbers.

 To reduce the severity of accidents via a significant reduction in speeds. By instructing vehicles to come to a Stop at the junction, vehicle speeds through the junction are reduced.

The scheme was advertised and put on non-statutory public consultation in Dún Laoghaire County Hall and Dalkey Library for a period of four weeks prior to implementation in 2010 and was also presented to Councillors at the DLRCC Area Committee Meeting. The junction is being monitored by DLRCC in consultation with the Gardai and it is considered that it is operating satisfactorily and has contributed to improving the safety of this junction for all road users.”

DLP/378/14 DOUBLE YELLOW LINES AT ENTRANCE TO CLUAIN NA GRIENE, SHANKILL

Question: Councillor C. Smyth

“To ask the Chief Executive to install double yellow lines at the entrance to Cluain na Greine, Shankill to prohibit vehicles parking, which impacts access/exit to Cluain na Greine?”

Reply:

“The request will be put on the agenda for examination at the next Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) meeting.” DLP/379/14 Installation of SCATS

INSTALLATION OF SCATS IN DÚN LAOGHAIRE AREA COMMITTEE

Question: Councillor C. Smyth

“To ask the Chief Executive where SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System) has been installed in the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee?”

Reply:

“Please see accompanying Drawing TT-108-108-2014 showing the junctions. SCATS junctions are shown as red dots on the drawing. Non-SCATS junctions are green dots and standalone pedestrian crossings are blue dots.” DLP/380/14 TRAFFIC SURVEY ALONG BALLYBRIDE ROAD

Question: Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive has the survey been completed along Ballybride Road from the Crinken Lane junction to the existing footpath on Ballybride Road?”

Reply:

“The survey here has not been done but is on the programme of work to be undertaken in 2015.”

DLP/381/14 DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR MOTORISTS APPROACHING DÚN LAOGHAIRE FROM BLACKROCK

Question: Councillor C. Smyth

“To ask the Chief Executive to consider installing directional signage for motorists approaching Dún Laoghaire from Blackrock at the Clarence Street/Cumberland Street/George’s Street Lower/York Road junction?”

Reply:

“There are two Advanced Directional Signs on the approach to the junction in question guiding motorists to the designated route into Dún Laoghaire via the N31. The N31 route has recently had a complete upgrade of the directional signage from the M50 to Dún Laoghaire.”

DLP/382/14 'Overview of Dublin Bus Network Operations' . Presentation by Derry O' Leary, Strategic Planning Manager and Mr. John Saunders, Area Manager South, Dublin Bus.

Dun Laoghaire & District Bus Issues Nov 2014

Bus Shelters/Bus Stops

 Install a bus shelter at bus stop 3134 on Wyattville Bridge off ramp in a southerly direction and in Shankill Village at bus stop 3140 in northerly direction.

REPLY We will include the Wyattville Bridge stop in our programme for 2015, subject to funding and Planning Permission. The stop at Brady’s in Shankill twice failed to get PP.

 Move bus stop number 273 on O’Connell Bridge to a more appropriate location.

REPLY Unfortunately, we do not have a more appropriate site for the stop here. There is a dearth of stopping points for buses in the core of the city centre, not helped by the current LUAS construction works.  Move the terminus at Cherrywood on Wyattville Link Road to Brides Glen Luas Stop (Council have built a road and erected a bus stop to facilitate this move).

REPLY We have agreed in principle with the NTA and DLRCoCo to do this. Preparatory works are required before we can do this. A new lay-by for a bus stop needs to be constructed on Cherrywood lands.

 The northbound bus stop in Shankill Village outside Brady's pub (No. 3140) has no shelter. Can one be provided as this is a busy location?

REPLY See answer above.

 What are the criteria in general in deciding whether or not to provide a shelter at a bus stop?

REPLY Criteria include scale of usage of the stop, the width available to construct a shelter and its position on the route.

 The advertisements on the side of bus shelters that face oncoming traffic block the passengers' view of arriving buses. As a result passengers have to constantly look around the side of the advertisement panel for the next bus. Is it possible to incorporate an eye-level window strip in these panels to make the shelter more functional?

 REPLY The standard bus stop design has the advertising panel away from the approaching side so that passengers can clearly see the bus coming. Some old or double shelters do undermine the views of the bus.

 Stop No 3230 on Rochestown Ave Northbound is on a dangerously narrow strip of pavement. Is it possible to relocate this stop to a safer location or to widen the pavement?

REPLY  While the footpath is narrow it is not dangerous. There is no current plan to move the stop. o (dlr confirmed that a local survey is being carried out by the Traffic Section to assess footpath widening to better facilitate the stop, details will be circulated to the ward Councillors in due course)

 Why can different bus companies not share poles? At stop No 3140 in Shankill for example, there are three bus stops next to each other for DB, Aircoach and Finnegans. This adds to cost and is a wasteful form of street clutter.

REPLY This is an issue for the NTA primarily. We do agree that clutter arises in certain cases.  Can we raise the idea of an easy way to make requests for bus shelters, and to be able to see where our requests are in the rankings? Maybe a designated person in bus eireann hq who will manage the list and assess levels of need etc. IT IS haphazard now and we seldom get replies to these motions we send in, so something has to change.

REPLY Dublin Bus will be happy to list those currently under consideration in the DLRCoCo area if necessary when the 2015 programme is drawn up.

 Can Dublin Bus provide a proper bus shelter at the existing bus stop on Monkstown Avenue (beside Monkstown Square)?

REPLY This is a matter for the 2015 shelter programme provided the network review confirms the need for it.

 After several planning applications for bus shelters, what bus shelters are proposed to be installed on this side of our County over the next number of months?

REPLY A number have recently gone up or are being erected in the coming weeks. Glebe House in Kiltiernan, Sandyford Business Park and sites in Braemor Road. A new shelter on Kill Avenue is planned for the new year.

 Due to acts of vandalism, is there a bus shelter design made up of only blank panels (no glass) in order to prevent these incidents occurring?

REPLY We would not normally be associated with such a shelter. It is also unlikely that a shelter of this nature would get planning permission.

 The provision of a bus shelter on the inward journey Route 145 in Shankill Village.

REPLY Answered above. No PP.

 That Dublin Bus address the ongoing problems associated with Dublin Bus fleet parking up opposite County Hall on Crofton Road / Dart Station, in the interest of public safety for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular movements at this location and to report on same.

 REPLY Following discussions with DLR staff we agreed to approach DL Harbour seeking spaces for bus parking. We now have an agreement in place with the latter to park up to four buses in this newly designated parking area which Dublin Bus fund. This has resulted in an enormous improvement in the scale of bus parking at the terminus. We believe that all parties are now satisfied with the outcome and no change is proposed.  Request to make the bus shelter on Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire larger as it is inadequate for the numbers using it.

 REPLY Given the incline in the road and the basement of the Shopping Centre it is not possible to extend this shelter.

 Request a bus shelter at bus stop no 7330 on Monkstown Avenue near the BluePool.”

See answer above.

 To examine the overall suitability of the current design of the bus shelter (Stop no. 2040) on Marine Road to provide sufficient shelter to intending bus passengers given the very exposed orientation of Marine Road during bad weather and to cater for the numbers of people using this very popular bus stop.

 REPLY See answer above.

4 Bus Route

 The re-routing of the Number 4 bus route to include Abbey Road and/or Kill Lane at the start of the route  Request to reroute the number 4 bus, travelling to Harristown, to travel down Abbey Road and Kill Lane.”

D/B currently has no plans to change the current routing of the number 4 route.

7 / 7A Bus Route

 7 bus services to Cherrywood (5046 and 5047 bus stops) should take a short detour to Loughlinstown Hospital (Roundabout) bus stops 3135 and 3143 to facilitate commuters wishing to attend Loughlinstown Hospital.  Increase frequency of 7 bus service to Cherrywood to facilitate commuters getting the Luas.

REPLY D/B will undertake a review of the network in the Loughlinstown area in the first half of 2015 with a view to extending to Brides Glen Luas stop. Whether we serve Loughlinstown Hospital has yet to be decided.  Can a reminder be issued to bus drivers, particularly on the #7 that they must either go down through Church Place, Sallynoggin (in front of the shops) as customer have complained that buses have passed them and that they’ve had to wait for the next bus?

REPLY Notice will be issued to this effect.

 The provision of a limited service to link Dunlaoghaire with Loughlinstown Hospital by extending the 7A bus service.

REPLY D/B will undertake a review of the network in the Loughlinstown area in the first half of 2015

59 Bus Route

 To ask Dublin Bus to install a “Real Time” bus information board at a bus stop between Glasthule and Dalkey so commuters can get real time information on the 59 bus?

REPLY This request has been passed on to Mr John Ryan our Regulatory affairs and Quality Manager who will investigate the feasibility for a unit in the area. Much depends on NTA funding.

 Can Dublin Bus confirm if there are any proposals to change the timetable, frequency or route of the 59 bus?

REPLY D/B will be reviewing the timetable and routing of the 59 service in mid-2015.

 To ask Dublin Bus what is the rationale of having a double decker bus on the 59 bus route?

 Shortage of single decker buses, But new single deck buses expected in 2016

63 Bus Route

 I am still receiving complaints that the #63 is not running according to schedule, can you provide an up-date on this please?

REPLY We investigated the above and found that the service generally runs to schedule.

145 Bus Route

 Bus service from Ballybrack, Killiney and Shankill to St. Vincent’s Hospital and specifically 145 bus service from Bray to St. Vincent’s Hospital (a lot of constituents feel the walk down Elm Road is too long).

REPLY Dublin Bus will again contact St Vincent’s Traffic Management Company to seek access to hospital grounds. A safe turning point is required. If this is allowed we will review our services on the 84/84a route in mid-2015 in terms of serving the hospital. There are no plans to reroute the 145 to serve the Hospital

Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI)

 Update on the installation of a Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) in Shankill Village at bus stop numbers 3140 (Dublin Road/Stonebridge Close) and 3139 (opposite Stonebridge Close on Dublin Road) to facilitate commuters in both directions)]

REPLY  Stop number 3140 is awaiting installation of services (ESB) before installing unit Stop number 3139, there is no unit planned for this stop at present

 Update on the roll out of the Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) at bus stops.

REPLY Currently there are 470 units operating in the network, Subject to NTA funding a further 180 locations are being proposed for 2015.

Miscellaneous

 The effect of the proposed privatisation of certain bus routes

REPLY This is a matter for the NTA, however D/B will be actively participating in the tendering process, a similar level of service is anticipated after tendering in the area.

 The old 8 bus route that provided a connection for the people of Dalkey/Sandycove/Glasthule with St Michael's and St Vincent's and if there are any plans to reinstate a connection for these people. I would also like to raise the plight of the elderly people on Newtown Park Avenue who have a wholly inadequate public transport service.

REPLY  D/B currently has no plans to put a service into these areas.

 There is no bus lane planned for the Frascati Rd upgrade, despite the fact that this is a bus bottleneck where a 1km journey can take 20mins at peak. Why did Dublin Bus make no submission on this matter despite the fact that I wrote to DB to let them know this was due?  Have Dublin Bus had any discussions with Cosgrave Developments or Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on what bus route will run through and serve the new Honey Park Development, if so, what route number?

REPLY No discussions have taken place; all new routes have to be approved and put out to tender by the NTA.  When can a satisfactory resolution be found to have an existing bus service from Dún Laoghaire either fully or periodically service Loughlinstown Hospital?

REPLY D/B will undertake a review of the network in the Loughlinstown area in the first half of 2015

 Are there any plans to reinitiate the NiteLink Sunday – Thursday by Dublin Bus as I believe there is a demand for it mid-week particularly by students

REPLY D/B has no plans to reinstate this service, passenger figures will show a very poor take up of these services on week nights.

 Can the graffiti be removed on the rear of bus shelter 3125 please?

REPLY This request has been passed on to our contractors.

 What is the frequency of buses (including route numbers and times) using the QBC along the Rock Road?

REPLY Peak services along this corridor are every 15 min on the no:4 route and 10 min on the no:7 route, D/B are aware that passenger loadings have increased on the corridor and a review of the frequency will be undertaken in conjunction with the Loughlinstown network review in mid-2015.

The report was NOTED by the Members.

DLP/383/14 Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Road Safety Proposal

DLP/384/14 Consultation with Garda Commissioner NEW SIGNING & LINING –November 2014] TRAFFIC SECTION - DLRCC

TAG Street, Area Type / Description No. [Map Ref.1] Approx 6m of outstanding DYL’s previously approved at Corbawn Wood the top of the cul de 015801 Shankill Approved sac to be completed [ 64 E2 ] near House No 167. No further measures proposed. Not approved. Harbour Road Request for DYL’s on To be 021424 Dalkey road opposite the inspected [ 60 F1 ] harbour. and reviewed again. Provide a Disabled Parking Bay and 6m of DYL’s on the north side of Sandycove Sandycove Road Approved Road between the Bus 023523 Sandycove Bay and the Disabled [ 60 E 1] Bay opposite “ Albert Court” (near junction 6m with Ballygihen Avenue). Provide DYL’s for 15m on Mount Albany (off Mount Albany Newtownpark Avenue) Approved 025644, 026326 Blackrock opposite Houses Nos. [ 59 A1 ] 37 and 38 at the park entrance to Newtown 15m Park Tennis club. Provide DYL’s in Elton Park for 20m on the South side of the road Approved Elton Park from a point opposite 026211 Glanageary PL Pole No 5 across [ 60 E1 ] and between the 20m entrances to Houses Nos. 25 and 26. Provide DYL’s for 67m Approved in Glengara Park around the green space at the Southern end starting at a point 67m opposite House No 26 around the edge of Glengara Park the green to a point Glenageary opposite House No 46. 026435 [ 60 D1 ] Extend the existing DYL’s for 94m on both 188m sides of Glengara Park from it’s junction with Eden Road Upper to match the existing solid white centre line.

Request for DYL’s. DYL’s already Auburn Drive/ Renew the existing provided 028246 and Auburn Road YIELD road markings here. 009270 Killiney and centre line at the Enforcement [ 60 D3 ] junction of Auburn issue. Road and Churchview Road. Not Approved. House is located in Avondale Court Request for removal of 027143 and small Blackrock DYL’s outside House 018111 turning [ 49 A4 ] No 44. circle at top of cul de sac at entrance to park. Provide DYL’s for 17m on the East side of the slip road into Galloping Green on the N11 N11 at Belmont. outbound starting at Approved Galloping Green the ESB pole near 024465 House No 6 in a [ 58 F1 ] Northwards direction as far as House No 2 17m and also Renew the existing DYLs on the opposite side.

Provide a disabled Rockville Crescent. parking bay outside 027178 Blackrock Approved House No. 6 Rockville [ 49 B4 ] Crescent. Provide DYL’s for Laneway between 113m on both sides of and parallel to Patrick Approved the laneway which is Street and Convent 016719, 025384 parallel to and Road. between Patrick Street Dún Laoghaire 226m and Convent Road, [ 50D4 ] Dún Laoghaire. Provide a yellow Box Johnstown Road/ at the junction of 026385 Rochestown Avenue Approved Rochestown Avenue [ 59 C2 ] and Johnstown Road. Provide DYL’s for 47m along the south side of Mornington Avenue ( Approved Mornington Avenue opposite the houses) 025838 Sandycove from it’s junction with [ 50 E4 ] Sandycove Avenue 94m East to the end of the cul de sac. Provide a half yellow Rochestown Box at the junction of 026918 Avenue/Somerton Rochestown Avenue Approved [ 59 C2 ] and Somerton on the North bound lane. Provide DYL’s for 31m on Sorrento Road on the West side between Approved Sorrento Road the existing DYL’s at 025220 Dalkey Sorrento Close [ 60 F2 ] junction as far as the 31m junction with Sorrento Lawn. Extend the existing DYL’s on the bend on the main road in Monkstown Valley, Monkstown Valley by Approved 025241 Monkstown 34m in a northerly [ 49 B4 ] direction towards 34m Monkstown Road from a point opposite “ The Alders” entrance. Trimleston Road Request for DYL’s Not 025954 Booterstown each side of driveway approved [ 48 E2 ] Provide DYL’s for 20m Springhill Park on both sides of Approved 026198 Deansgrange Springhill Park at it’s [ 59 B1 ] junction with 40m Deansgrange Road. Provide DYL’s for 20m in Knocksinna Grove, Foxrock starting at the Knocksinna Grove, Approved entrance to House No. 026200 Foxrock 5 to continue around [ 59 A2 ] 20m the cul de sac and finish in front of House 34. Extend the existing DYL’s by 10m on both Woodlands Park, sides of Woodlands Approved 026217 Blackrock Park at it’s junction [ 48 F4 ] with Mount Merrion 20m Avenue up to PL Pole No. 1. Provide DYL’s for 13m across the entrance to the laneway on the slip road parallel to the Old Loughlinstown N11 opposite Approved Road. Commons Road (at 027157 Loughlinstown the southern end of [ 64 D1 ] the slip road near 13m “Rock Motors”) and renew the “NO ENTRY” road markings. Extend the existing DYL’s at the junction Trimleston Gardens of Trimleston Road Approved 027680 Booterstown and Trimleston [ 48 E2 ] Gardens by 5m near 5m House No 59 Trimleston Gardens

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive is NOTED.

DLP/385/14 Ministerial / Departmental Correspondence

It was NOTED there was no business to discuss under this heading.

DLP/386/14 Other Correspondence

It was NOTED there was no business to discuss under this heading.

DLP/387/14 INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT CROSS AVENUE

It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan.

“That the Chief Executive move to install a pedestrian crossing at Cross Avenue near the junction with Mount Merrion Avenue, in Blackrock, particularly in light of the recent traffic accident at that location, and ensure that the light sequence is such so as not to interfere with traffic movements on Cross Avenue.”

Report:

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was MOVED.

DLP/388/14 Croswaithe Park Cul-De-Sac

It was proposed by Councillor Councillor J. Bailey & M. Bailey and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan.

Motion: “That the Chief Executive investigates a request from the residents of Crosthwaite Park to turn it into a cul de sac in the interest of health and safety and the serious danger to young children from the chronic driving on pavements of motorists using it as a rat run.”

Report:

“Crosthwaite Park is a residential road between Corrig Road and Glenageary Road Lower. Further to requests from some residents in relation to the volume of through traffic, Traffic Section implemented Statutory turning restriction bans at certain times on Corrig Road entering Crosthwaite Park and also on Crosthwaite Park South exiting and entering to and from Lower Glenageary Road in order to prohibit the level of through traffic. Alterations were also made to the layout of the Pay and Display parking arrangement to stagger the parking on opposite sided of the road to slow traffic, act as a natural traffic calming feature and prevent vehicles mounting the footpath This has been effective in reducing the incidence of vehicles mounting the footpath.

The Council is aware that a plebiscite of residents carried out in 2013 shows a large majority in favour of some form of cul de sac arrangement. While it is noted that the majority are in favour of a road closure, the provision of this will result in some negative impacts for residents. A cul se sac located in the middle of the area will result in severance of the estate and also result in longer detours for residents themselves in accessing and exiting the area onto Corrig Road and Lower Glenageary Road.

Traffic surveys will need to be carried out to establish the extent of the “through traffic” problem and a significant ratio of the order of 4:1 of through traffic versus traffic terminating in the estate would need to be recorded to justify the closure.

If the elected members wish, the request can be advanced for Public Consultation to establish the views of the general public as it is not a matter solely for the residents alone as this is a public road. A road closure will require Statutory Approval of the Fire Officer and consultation with An Garda Síochána as part of the process.”

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was AGREED to bring a further report to the Members.

DLP/389/14 PARKING IN LANEWAYS PARALLEL TO CONVENT ROAD, PATRICK STREET AND MULGRAVE STREET

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan and seconded by Councillor C. Devlin.

“That this Committee installs double yellow lines on the two Council owned laneways running parallel to Convent Road, Patrick Street and Mulgrave Street, Dún Laoghaire, to prevent vehicles parking in these laneways, blocking access, providing cover for antisocial behaviour and illegal dumping and, if required to enforce the Parking Bye-Laws, that these laneways be named ‘Sheridan Lane’ and ‘Toutcher Lane’ and that the appropriate signage be erected indicating ‘No Parking’ in these laneways.”

Report:

“At the November TAG meeting double yellow lines for 113m were approved on both sides for the laneway which is located between and parallel to Patrick Street and Convent Road, Dún Laoghaire. CRM Nos 016719, 025384 refer - see Garda Consultation List Agenda Item for this Area Meeting.

The laneway between Patrick Street and Mulgrave Street will be added to the agenda for the next TAG meeting for examination.

The naming of the laneways is a reserved function for Councillors. A list of names can be proposed and brought by Motion to the Environment Area Committee as this comes under the remit of the Road Maintenance Department.”

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was ACCEPTED.

DLP/390/14 POTTERY ROAD PROJECT - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PERIOD

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan and seconded by Councillor C. Devlin.

Motion: Councillor V. Boyhan

“That the Chief Executive suspend the current (Pottery Road) road works project from Monday 15th December 2014 until the 29th December to facilitate, a free-flow of traffic for the benefit of residents and commercial activity in the immediate area.”

Report:

“At the public consultation and planning stages of the Pottery Road Improvement Scheme it was agreed that delay and disruption to all stakeholders along the road be kept to an absolute minimum for the duration of the contract. The approved Traffic Management Plan requires that optimal work methods are used and this is being confirmed by the contractors’ completion dates.

To provide a traffic free flow from 15th December to 29th December would require considerable additional temporary works to backfill significant road excavations, provide temporary services, remove materials, in addition to standing down work crews and plant. After 29th December, significant delay would follow to reverse these temporary works with direct knock on effect on road completion dates. None of this has been allowed for in the Employer’s Requirements. This would be the subject of contractual claims.

Pottery Road is exempt from any restrictions under 'Operation Open City 2014.’

The foregoing report of the Chief Executive was MOVED. WATER SERVICES BUSINESS

DLP/391/14 QUESTIONS