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St. Fagans Community Council Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday 7th November 2016 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall Present: Councillors C. Price (Chairman) S. Chedzoy, B. Critcher, J. Hughes, F. Lewis, T. Pallier (7.37pm) & M. Parry. In Attendance: County Councillor G. Thomas Police PCSO H. Arkontopoulos Resident Mr. R. Williams Clerk D. Barnard Apologies: Councillor J. Griffiths The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present. 306.11.01 – Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 306.11.02 – Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 3rd October 2016 Members approved the Minutes and the Chairman signed them accordingly. 306.11.03 – Matters arising from the Minutes Minute No. 305.10.06 a) In response to a question from Cllr. Hughes, the Clerk confirmed that a list of projects had been included in the Council’s response to Cardiff’s CIL Draft Charging Schedule. 306.11.04 – Police Reports & Neighbourhood Watch a) General PCSO Arkontopoulos reported that there had been just three reported thefts and one report of anti-social behaviour during the past month. He then referred to the requested speed watch in the Village and advised on the proposed dates. Members discussed suitable timings for the exercise. Cllr. Lewis referred to Operation Red Mana and asked if more leaflets could be supplied. The Chairman referred to a successful meeting with new Inspector Eve Davis and Sgt. Jay Davies. Cllr. Parry commented that they were uncertain as to the status of community councils. The Chairman said that the meeting ended on a positive note and it is the intention to meet quarterly. Cllr. Critcher mentioned that the police had intended to submit an article on the success of addressing the off-road bike problem but nothing had yet been received. Cllr. Parry questioned whether the Council should do anything in relation to the PACT meetings. Cllr. Hughes commented on the meetings held south of the railway in Michaelston College. County Cllr. Thomas said that the PACT in Creigiau was falling apart. 1 b) Off-road bike nuisance The Clerk had circulated emails from Chris Hyde (Cooke & Arkwright) advising on his continuing attempts to get Persimmon Homes to act to block the access points on Michaelston Road. Cooke & Arkwright are also acting to remove several burnt-out vehicles on the Plymouth Woods land. No other matters were raised. The Chairman thanked PCSO Arkontopoulos for his attendance at which point he left the meeting. 306.11.05 – Community projects Cllr. Chedzoy said that she had been contacted by a lot of residents of Parc Rhydlafar and other suggestions made included mini-football nets and a basketball hoop. It was agreed that these can be considered in the future. The roundabout at the entrance to the estate is an issue that residents would like to see addressed. The Clerk reported that he had spoken to an officer at the Victoria Park depot which is responsible for it and he had confirmed that, due to a lack of funds, they only carry out minimal maintenance three or four times a year. Any request to take over responsibility for maintaining the roundabout would need to be submitted in writing. Quite a long discussion ensued. Members considered it to be quite a big job with a lot of labour involved. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to those residents who had contacted the Council to get some feed-back as to how they would feel about helping. County Cllr. Thomas mentioned the possibility of sponsorship by a private company and Cllr. Hughes referred to the possibility of S.106 monies from the Goitre Fach Farm development. Members commented on the various projects: Village Hall doors – work on this has begun. Village Hall – internal fire door. Cllr. Lewis said that the need for a new door has been questioned - could the existing doors be automated? Parc Rhydlafar – proposed plaque. No progress yet on the draft artwork. Parc Rhydlafar – replacement swing. This has been completed. Christmas trees. The Clerk had obtained another quotation to supply and install two trees but it was rejected as too expensive. The Clerk advised that he had still not had a definitive answer in relation to connections to the electricity supply. He was asked to refer to the hook-up used for the polling station at Parc Rhydlafar. County Cllr. Thomas offered to make enquiries. The Chairman expressed the view that a tree in the Village was unlikely to be arranged this year. Land at the railway – extra chippings. The chippings had been delivered and spread around the site by Members. The Clerk advised that the sum of. £1,032 was due for payment. Land at the railway – fencing. Cllr. Hughes submitted one quotation. A second quote is awaited. Speed awareness cameras. Awaiting police speed check as discussed above. Flag pole. The Clerk reported that Cardiff Council has now advised that if the flag-pole is to be used only for national flags, etc. and not for advertising, no planning permission is required. Members agreed that the Clerk should order an 8-metre flag pole and a Commonwealth flag. Lighting in Greenwood Lane. No progress reported. The Clerk was asked to draft a suitable ‘flyer’ for Westfield Park residents for the next community news. 306.11.06 – Planning a) Cardiff LDP / North West Cardiff Group Cllr. Lewis referred to the application in respect of land n/s of Llantrisant Road. Stuart Burgess had identified a discrepancy in the application in that approximately 0.67ha of land required for Condition 3 lies outside the boundary of the original application. The Clerk reported that he had seen a new 2 application (16/02016/MJR) that he thought sought to revise the boundary. Cllr. Lewis agreed to look into it. Cllr. Lewis also reported that Kay Powell and others in the NWCG were discussing whether traffic monitoring should take place on the A4119. Cllr. Hughes referred to the Reg.123 list and asked the Clerk to circulate it to all Members for them to consider any other ideas that could be included. The list should then be sent to Simon Gilbert (CC). Cllr. Hughes had also asked the Clerk to look at what S106 monies are available, for example from the Parc Rhydlafar development. At the suggestion of Cllr. Lewis, it was agreed that the Clerk should write to both Kay Powell and Stuart Burgess to express the Community Council’s appreciation for all the work they have done both in relation to the LDP and the subsequent planning applications. b) Redrow / Plasdwr proposals Cllr. Hughes referred to an article in the ‘In Cardiff’ newspaper that quoted Wayne Rees of Redrow as stating ‘that Redrow will continue to consult local communities as each phase of the development proceeds’. The Clerk was asked to try and contact Wayne Rees to enquire as to how, when and where this communication takes place and to ask why the Community Council hasn’t been involved. c) Museum Development No further information as to progress had been received. d) Other Planning Applications The Clerk gave details of the following planning applications: New: 16/02480/MJR (Radyr) – Land North & South of Llantrisant Road: D of C 3 (Highway improvement works) and 19 (Construction environmental management plan). 16/02016/MJR (Radyr) – Land N/S of Llantrisant Road: Reserved matters application re 14/02157/MJR for 126 dwellings. (revised application including amended description and amended boundary.) Decided: 16/02265/MJR – Great House Farm D of C 9 (Reptile investigation). Full discharge. 16/02295/MJR – Great House Farm D of C 4 (Bin store), 7 (soil source survey) and 9 (entrance feature sign): Full discharge. 16/02123/MJR – Great House Farm 4 (Parking) 8 (Landscaping) & 16 (refuse storage). Partial discharge. 16/01689/DCH – 10, Ffordd Gwern. Extension & garage conversion. Permission granted. It was suggested and agreed that the Clerk should draft a brief article for the next St Fagans News about the various planning applications that are coming through, with contact details for anyone who has any questions in relation thereto. Cllr. Critcher referred to the notification from Network Rail that the railway crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic from 24th to 27th December. Information about this will be included in the next St Fagans News, though it will be published too late for details of the drop-in session on 15th November. 3 Cllr. Critcher also referred to the meeting planned by Natural Resources Wales on 24th November about their work on raising awareness of flooding problems in the area and providing advice to residents as to actions they can take. The magazine will again be published too late to advertise this. 306.11.07 – Environmental Matters a) Highways / Lighting / Traffic Concerns The Clerk confirmed that he had reported the potholes in Crofft-Y-Genau Road but had only received a standard acknowledgement – no indication that any action would be taken. Cllr. Chedzoy reported on a request for a grit bin on Caer Efail. The Clerk advised that Cardiff Council will only provide one if the Community Council agrees to pay for it. This was agreed and the Clerk was asked to submit a request accordingly. Cllr. Hughes referred to the road works at the junction of Falconwood Drive. Cardiff Council had again failed to notify this Council and the Clerk had complained to the Monitoring Officer. Cllr. Hughes said he intended to raise the matter at the next Standards & Ethics meeting. Members referred to the meeting with the residents of Castle Hill flats and discussed their concerns. The Clerk confirmed that he had submitted a request for a yellow box on Castle Hill.