DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes of The

DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Minutes of the Dundrum Planning and Transportation held in the Dundrum Local Office on Monday, 28 February 2005 at 5.00 pm

PRESENT

Councillors: Councillors:

Culhane, Aidan Joyce, Tom Fox, Tony McCarthy, Lettie Hand, Pat O'Keeffe, Gearoid Horkan, Gerry O'Leary, Jim Corrigan, M Matthews, T Fallon, C. Cosgrave, L

Councillor Aidan Culhane presided as Chairperson

Apologies were received from Councillor

OFFICIALS PRESENT

Mr. E. O’Hare, Director of Services, Ms. B. Gilligan, Mr. D. McCulloch, Senior Executive Officers, Mr. W. Horgan, Senior Engineer, Mr. D. Irvine, Senior Planner, Ms. D. Doherty, A/Senior Planner, J. Craig, J. Hayes, Senior Executive Engineers, Mr. P. Watters, Executive Engineer, Mr. K. Fitzsimons, Road Safety Officer, Ms. F. Gibson, Senior Staff Officer and Mr. A. Kennedy, Staff Officer.

DDP/55/05 Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes

It was proposed by Councillor P. Hand and seconded by Councillor J. O’Leary that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee (T&EDP) held on 24 th January 2005 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED .

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING BUSINESS

DDP/56/05 Questions

It was proposed by Councillor T. Fox , seconded by Councillor G. O’Keeffe and RESOLVED :-

“That pursuant to standing order no. 105, questions 2 - 6 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

DDP/57/05 Councillor L. Cosgrave

Question: Councillor L. Cosgrave

“To ask the Manager can the house (details supplied) be sold with outstanding enforcement issues and if the proposed sale of the property provides them with any opportunity to ensure enforcement of conditions?”

Reply:

“Following the failure of the owners of this property to comply with the terms of an Enforcement Notice requiring compliance with conditions 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of planning permission Reg. Ref. D97A/0684 for development comprising “Retain and complete replacement dwelling on approved site”, the Council’s Legal Services Department has been instructed to seek an Order pursuant to Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Court Injunction).

Draft affidavits have been prepared and arrangements are in hand to have these examined by Counsel with a view to having the case entered for listing during the coming court term.

Any person seeking to dispose of property the subject of an Enforcement Notice would experience difficulty in showing clear title to a potential purchaser as the making and issue of an Enforcement Notice will appear on the Planning Register.”

DDP/58/05 Councillor T. Joyce

Question: Councillor T. Joyce

“To ask the Manager what are the current outstanding issues preventing the taking in charge of The Gallops estate and when does he see a likely resolution being arrived at?”

Reply:

“A CCTV survey of the underground services is in progress at present. The developer is in the process of preparing as-built drawings for the estate. When these have been received, the Council will be in a position to determine whether there are any remedial works required before a recommendation for taking in charge can be made.”

DDP/59/05 Councillor T. Joyce

Question: Councillor T. Joyce

“To ask the Manager what are the current outstanding issues preventing the taking in charge of Leopardstown Valley and when does he see a likely resolution being arrived at?”

Reply:

“The section of the Leopardstown Valley estate comprising Glenbourne is in charge of the Council. With regard to The Gallops section of this development, a CCTV survey of the underground services is in progress at present. The developer is in the process of preparing as- built drawings for the estate. When these have been received, the Council will be in a position to determine whether there are any remedial works required before a recommendation for taking in charge can be made.”

DDP/60/05 Councillor J. O'Leary

Question: Councillor J. O’Leary

“To ask the Manager the number of telecommunication masts and antennae notified to this planning authority by electoral division in the Dundrum Local Electoral Area, and to provide a list of all sites / addresses with greater than one mast / antennae?”

Reply:

“In the course of 2004 the following authorised statutory undertakers notified the Council of their intention to provide telecommunications services consisting of the provision of underground and overhead telecommunications (details provided) in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 1 Class 31 of the Exempted Development – Planning and Development Regulations 2001, at the following locations within the Dundrum Electoral Area:

Churchtown-Landscape D.E.D .

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd No. 9 Newsagents, Antenna Braemor Road, Churchtown. Dish Node – B Cabinet on Paving Slabs Fixed Ladder with extended handrail Handrail Cherry Picker

Churchtown-Nutgrove D.E.D.

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Node B on Cantilever Support Nutgrove Way, Churchtown. Power Distribution Board Power Route Geny Socket Anti-Climb Ladder X 3 Painted Exclusion Zone Plastic Chain link Fence/Cable tray

Clonskeagh-Milltown D.E.D.

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd Clonskeagh Motors, H3G Bollard Clonskeagh Road, H3G Feeder Pit X 2 Dublin 14. Underground cable tray in duct X 2 Earth Pit X 2 H3G Portable (Padlocked on site) H3G Vertical ladder/ladder hook H3G Handrail (1000 Long) X 2 Ladder with latchway System Outdoor Cabinet on concrete slab H3G Wall mounted distribution cabinet (116E) and Changeover switch (115) with generator inlet Antennas in plexiglass structure replacing existing anchor point H3G Conduit for DLR Feeder

Clonskeagh-Windy Arbour D.E.D.

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

O2 Unit 9, Dundrum Antenna X 6 Business Park, Dundrum. Link Dish plus containerised Equipment and fall well

Dundrum-Kilmacud D.E.D.

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd Goatstown Cross, H3G1 Antenna A1/B1 and C1 Paddy Powers Bookmakers, on stayed pole fixed to existing Lower Kilmacud Road, pitched roof. MHAS to be mounted Goatstown. On pole below antenna H3G1 outdoor node B cabinet and support unit on concrete base H3G1 Switchgear Cabinet

Dundrum-Milltown D.E.D.

Statutory Undertaker Location Type of Equipment

Hutchinson 3G Ireland Ltd Marsella’s Take Away, Antennae and Dishes on Pole Beaumont Avenue, Light Duty Cable Ladder Churchtown. Node B – cabinet on Paving Slab Cherry Picker Location Exclusion Zone”

DDP/61/05 Councillor J. O'Leary

Question: Councillor J. O’Leary

“To ask will the Manager write to the RPA requesting additional lighting at the Dundrum Luas station entrance from Dundrum Main Street?”

Reply:

“The RPA have already acknowledged that the public lighting between Dundrum Main Street and the Dundrum LUAS stop is inadequate and have undertaken to effect an upgrade to same.

A communication has been forwarded to the RPA requesting that the improved lighting be expedited as soon as possible. A response to that communication is currently awaited.”

DDP/62/05 Major Planning Applications

D04A/1254 10-Feb-2005 Permission

Location: Stillorgan Bowl Leisureplex, No. 62-79 St. Laurence's Park & Stillorgan Public Library and adjoining council owned land, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

Proposal: For a mixed use development on a site comprising the Stillorgan Bowl Leisureplex No.'s 62-79 St. Laurence's Park, the existing Stillorgan Public Library and adjoining Council owned land, which is the subject of a sale agreement with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and also an ancillary area of Council owned land where environmental improvement works and traffic management works are proposed. The subject site comprises 1.59 hectares bounded by St. Laurence's Park to the North, Lower Kilmacud Road to the South, N11 Stillorgan Road to the East and Old Dublin Road to the West.

The proposed development involves the demolition of all existing structures on the site including the Leisureplex building Dun Laoghaire Rathtdown County Council temporary library building, No. 62 and 63 St. Laurence's Park and 16 two- storey Local Authority maisonette units at No. 64-79 St. Laurence's Park.

The proposed development is a mixed-use scheme comprising a total of 314 No. residiential units (82 no. 1-bed, 199 no. 2-bed and 33 no. 3-bed and includes 40 no. social housing units and 8 no. live/work units); approx 2,238 sq.m. gross floor area retail; approx. 3,938 sq.m. gross floor area offices; approx. 3,719 sq.m. gross floor area (indoor) leisure/recreational facilities (Class 11(e) use); approx. 486 sq.m. gross floor area crèche; approx. 1,019 sq.m. gross floor area new public library and ancillary car parking with associated landscaping and site development works. The overall development will consist of approx. 40,349 sq.m. gross floor area overall in 15 No. mixed use blocks (Blocks A,B,C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P) as follows:-

Block A : 5-storey over double basement - comprising c.2,091 sq.m. double height leisure/recreational facility (Class 11(e) use) at basement level c. 792 sq.m. retail at ground floor level and 4 No. office units with combined gross floor area c. 3,938 sq.m. over four floors above.

Blocks B, C, D, E & F : 7 storey over double basement comprising c. 1,628 sq.m. leisure/recreational facility (Class 11(e) use) at upper basement level, 5 No. retail units at ground floor level (combined gross floor area c. 1,183 sq.m.) with 80 No. apartments in total over four upper floors plus two additional levels of setback penthouses: each block comprising 16 No. apartments in the form of 5 No. 1-bed units, 10 No. 2-bed units and 1 No. 3-bed setback detached penthouse unit.

Block G : 6/8 storey atrium building - comprising c. 1,019 sq.m. public library at upper ground floor level, 71 No. apartments comprising 6 No. 2-bed duplex units at lower ground floor level and 65 No. units from lower ground floor to sixth floor level in the form of 19 No. 1-bed duplex units, 1 No. 2-bed unit, 44 No. 2 bed duplex units and 1 No. 3-bed duplex unit.

Block I : 15- storey corner building (at junction of Lower Kilmacud Road and N11 Stillorgan Road) comprising c. 263 sq.m. ground floor (part double height) retail and 34 No. units which includes 1 No. ground floor 2 - bed duplex live/work unit and 33 No. apartments over thirteen floors comprising 30 No. 2-bed units and 3 No. 3-bed setback duplex penthouses.

Blocks J, K and L : 8 - storey comprising 51 No. units which includes 6 No. 2-bed live/work duplex units over ground and first floor level and 45 No. apartments over four upper floors plus two additional levels of setback penthouses, in the form of 12 No. 1-bed units, 18 No. 2-bed units, 6 No. 3-bed units, 6 No. 3-bed setback penthouses and 3 No. 3-bed setback detached penthouses.

Block M : 7 storey - comprising 15 No. units which includes 1 No. 2 bed live/work duplex unit over ground and first floor level and 14 No. apartments over four upper floors plus one additional level with setback penthouse, in the form of 4 No. 1-bed units, 7 no. 2-bed units, 2 No. 3-bed units and 1 No. 3-bed setback detached penthouse.

Blocks N & O: 7 - storey and 6 - storey respectively - comprising c. 486 sq.m. gross floor area crèche across ground floor level and 29 No. apartments over upper floors comprising 8 No. 1-bed units, 16 No. 2 - bed units and 4 No. 3 - bed units over five upper floors and 1 No. 3-bed setback detached penthouse on Block N.

Block P : 3-storey social housing - comprising 34 No. apartments in three separate blocks in the form of 14 No. 1-bed apartments and 2 No. 2-bed apartments at ground floor level and 17 No. 2 bed duplex units and 1 No. 3 - bed duplex unit over first and second floors.

The proposed development includes a total of 528 No. car parking spaces with 478 No. car parking spaces and bin storage facilities over two basement levels, 23 No. car parking spaces in service yard and 27 No. surface car parking spaces; 360 No.bicycle parking spaces at basement and surface levels; service yard to the rear of Block A at upper ground floor level and service yard to rear of Blocks B-D at lower ground floor level; children's play area; landscaping works across the site including hard and soft landscaping and tree planting and new boundary treatment along the Lower Kilmacud Road and N11 Stillorgan Road: all associated site development works including a single storey ESB substation and security building (c. 23 sq.m.) in the northeast corner of the site, a second ESB substation at ground floor level in Block N and a new roundabout junction at St. Laurence's Park to facilitate vehicular access to the site.

Vehicular access to the development will be via the existing entrance points at the Dublin Road and St. Laurence's Park with additional access to the social housing in Block P (34 No. units) and Block G (6 no. units) at St. Laurence's Park. Pedestrian access to the site will be via a gated access at street level along the Lower Kilmacud Road and two points along St. Laurence's Park.

An Environmental Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Planning Application.

Applicant : Stillorgan Enterprises Limited, Leisureplex Retail Park, Malaide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

This Planning Application was NOTED .

DDP/63/05 Ministerial/Departmental Correspondence

It was NOTED that there was no business for consideration under this Heading.

DDP/64/05 Other Correspondence

It was NOTED that there was no business for consideration under this Heading.

DDP/65/05 Councillor L. Cosgrave

It was proposed by Councillor L. Cosgrave and seconded by Councillor G. Horkan

“That the Manager ensure that any major planning applications such as that on the Knockrabo site include a levy which would facilitate the completion of the ramping of the Mount Merrion area and specifically the outstanding ramps on the Lower Trees Road.”

The following Report of the Manager was CONSIDERED .

“Members at a Special Meeting of the Council held on the 21/1/’04 adopted a Development Contribution Scheme in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 & incorporated into that scheme is a list of projects that the Council intend to carry out during the period the scheme is operative. The list of projects that the Transportation Department proposes to undertake during the life of the scheme includes provision for traffic calming measures. Any decision in relation to the specific traffic calming schemes to be undertaken and the priority to be afforded to such schemes is a matter for the Transportation Department.

The Development Contribution Scheme provided for the following rates of contribution in respect of planning permissions granted following adoption of the scheme:

Class of Development Total Contribution Payable

Residential €11,500 Industrial/Commercial €100 Non - Exempted Domestic Extension €100

The Development Contribution Scheme also provides that the rates of contribution shall be updated from January 1 st each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with annual increases in the Wholesale Price Index, Building & Construction (Capital Goods). Accordingly, the above rates were increased on the 1 st of January 2005 by 9.39%, which was the increase in the index to 31/12/’04 as notified to the Council by the Central Statistics Office. When this percentage increase is applied to the contribution rates existing at 31/12/’04 in respect of the Residential, Industrial/Commercial and Domestic Extension Classes of Development the revised rates effective from 1/1/’05 are:

Class of Development Total Revised Contribution Payable

Residential €12,579.85 Industrial/Commercial €109.39 Non - Exempted Domestic Extension €109.39

The content of the Member’s motion will be referred to the Transportation Department for attention.

A copy of the Development Contribution Scheme will be available at the Meeting should the Member(s) require a copy of same.”

Following a discussion the Report of the Manager was NOTED . It was AGREED that the Motion would be forwarded to the Director of Services, Transportation.

DDP/66/05 Councillor C. Fallon

It was proposed by Councillor C. Fallon and seconded by Councillor T. Fox

“That this Committee calls on the Manager to request that the RPA provides means of access for mobility impaired persons to the Dundrum LUAS Station.”

The following Report of the Manager was CONSIDERED .

“The difficulties related to facilitating mobility impaired access to the elevated Dundrum LUAS stop from the Main Street level have long been acknowledged by the RPA. However, the Light Rail Order granted to CIE by the Minister for Public Enterprise in September 1999 did not physically provide for a direct or assisted means of access for the mobility impaired between the Main Street level and the LUAS stop. While access to the stop for the mobility impaired is available from Taney Road, it is recognised that this arrangement is somewhat convoluted and well divorced from the recently completed bus/LUAS Interchange in front of Usher House.

It had originally been anticipated that in the medium-to-longer term a lift or escalator access arrangement could have been retrofitted locally on foot of more strategic redevelopment proposals for the environs of the stop involving the Taney Bridge undercroft, residual land parcels at Main Street level and the original Station House concourse. Unfortunately that initiative, involving three separate interests, including the Council, has been slow to come to fruition and no detailed programme has yet been advised vis a vis realistic implementation timescales.

A letter has recently been forwarded to the RPA requesting that they revisit, in consultation with the County Council, the feasibility of effecting short-term measures to facilitate improved direct access for the mobility impaired between the new Interchange facility and the elevated LUAS stop. A reply to that communication is currently awaited.”

The Report of the Manager was NOTED . The Motion was PUT and AGREED. It was AGREED that a Report on the issue would be brought to a future meeting of the Area Committee when a reply had been received from the Railway Procurement Agency.

DDP/67/05 Councillor L. Cosgrave

It was proposed by Councillor L. Cosgrave and seconded by Councillor G. O’Keeffe

“That the Manager report what is the progress of the Section 160 Injunction Action in relation to (address supplied), planning ref: D02A/1004; have the Legal Services Department liaised with the Private Rental Tenancies Board to establish whether the owner has registered the property (100) and numbers (address supplied) Drive (which are also rented out by him) as per the Landlord and Tenant Act and if not, why they have not used that route to establish legal responsibility to ensure the owner complies with all aspects of the law.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“Following the failure of the owners of the property (address supplied) to comply with the terms of an Enforcement Notice requiring compliance with conditions 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of planning permission reg. ref. D97A/0684 for development comprising “Retain and complete replacement dwelling on approved site”, the Council’s Legal Services Department has been instructed to seek an Order pursuant to Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Court Injunction).

Draft affidavits have been prepared and arrangements are in hand to have these examined by Counsel with a view to having the case entered for listing during the coming court term.

None of the properties mentioned in the motion was registered with the Council as a private rented dwelling in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Registration of Rented Houses) Regulations 1996 & 2000. Since 1 st September 2004, responsibility for registration of private rented dwellings transferred to the Private Residential Tenancies Board pursuant to Part 7 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. The Board has confirmed that none of these dwellings is included in their register of private rented dwellings. It is the responsibility of owners of private rented dwellings to register with the Board and failure to register on the part of any such property-owner is a matter for the Private Residential Tenancies Board.”

DDP/68/05 Conclusion of Economic Development and Planning business

Economic Development and Planning business concluded at 5.15pm.

TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

DDP/69/05 Questions

It was proposed by Councillor L. Cosgrave, seconded by Councillor T. Matthews and RESOLVED :-

“That pursuant to standing order no. 105, questions 13 - 35 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

DDP/70/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to provide a report on the following difficulties being experienced by Stars of Erin Glencullen: the problems to their property and the spilling onto adjoining properties by the discharge from the roads drain, added to by the increased volume caused by the larger drain system introduced during 2003; to confirm if the manhole built on their property was done with consent and written notification; and to indicate how and by whom this manhole shall be inspected and maintained?”

Reply:

“The Senior Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance and the Roads Inspector met representatives of the Star of Erin and following discussions they have agreed a plan of works to resolve the problems being experienced by the Club.

Club representatives will investigate the problems further and revert to the Council.

Ongoing discussions will continue until the problems are resolved.”

DDP/71/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to review the exits from Coolkill and Sandyford Downs to Sandyford Road, to outline what measures can be taken by the Council in improving safety at this location, to indicate if a yellow box might be provided and to indicate what plans, if any there are for the piece of land between those estates and the new wall?”

Reply:

“The exits have been reviewed. In order to improve safety at this location two ramps have recently been installed which will assist with sightline improvement towards the village. There are no plans to provide a junction box, as the location does not meet the Traffic Section criteria outlined at recent meetings.”

DDP/72/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to report when Dundrum Town Centre will open and to outline the traffic management plans to be implemented to ensure traffic flow in the area, following this?”

Reply:

“The opening of a large part of Phase I of the Dundrum Town Centre is scheduled for March 3rd 2005.

In advance of the opening the Traffic Section has met on many occasions with the Head of Mobility for the Dundrum Town Centre, the Gardai and the consulting traffic engineers acting for the Dundrum Town Centre.

To facilitate the rejuvenation of the Town Centre significant improvements have been made to the Transportation infrastructure in the Dundrum Area generally over the past 5 years. The roads infrastructure includes the construction of the Dundrum By Pass, the Wyckham ByPass and the more recent Wyckham By Pass extension. In addition 3 QBC’s are at an advance stage of design, all leading to/from Dundrum. These are Sandyford Road, Churchtown Road and Taney Road (to Blackrock) also a new bus/LUAS interchange has recently been completed at Dundrum. Design work is also proceeding on the Dundrum – Sandyford Link Road and a report on this scheme is on the Agenda of this meeting.

Whilst the Town Centre is located immediately adjacent to the highly successful LUAS service and on many existing and proposed bus routes it is anticipated that a significant number of visitors to the Centre will arrive by car.

A detailed signage strategy will be implemented on opening which includes fixed signs remote from the Town Centre eg the N11, M50 etc. and also Variable Message Signs close to the centre which will direct cars to the relevant car park (Red/Green/Yellow and also the LUAS car park) and indicate the numbers of available spaces.

The traffic patterns will be monitored closely in the few days after the opening to determine the volumes and the directions from which the cars will arrive.

In addition clearways will be implemented on opening along the key routes to the Centre and double yellow lines are being installed along Sandyford Road from Kilmacud Road to Ballally Roundabout.

Changes are being made to traffic signal stagings and/or timings at the following junctions: Sandyford Road/Wyckham By Pass, Dundrum By Pass/Dundrum Main Street and Dundrum Main Street and Taney Road.

Work on Phase II of the centre commenced in the current year. A Traffic Management Plan is currently underway which covers the wider Dundrum area and will identify necessary improvements to the Transportation Infrastructure for the area. Already improvements are identified such as the link road from the Wyckham By Pass to Blackthorn Drive.”

DDP/73/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to review the quality of the road and footpath in the Jamestown Cottages area including the entrance and exit to the cottages and to outline what measures can be undertaken by the council to improve safety for pedestrians & motorists?”

Reply:

“This roadway serves 8no. cottages and 3 other dwellings. It is a narrow road. It has two entrances onto Enniskerry Road.

The Council has no proposal to widen this road. Road Maintenance Section is examining the road to ascertain if any works are required.

In the interests of vehicular and pedestrian safety it is proposed to introduce a one-way system on the roadway serving Jamestown Cottages in Kilternan following consultation with local residents and the Gardaí as reported to previous Area Committee Meetings. It is also proposed to erect ‘Children at Play’ signs.

The ingress is proposed to be at the entrance closer to Stepaside Village and the egress is proposed to be at the other entrance, which would then become the exit.

A one-way traffic system when put in place will make the road safer for vehicular traffic and vulnerable road users.”

DDP/74/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to outline the measures being taken to provide a sound barrier between The Gallops (Orby) and the M50, and to indicate when these measures will commence and finish?”

Reply:

“Noise screens are provided on the South Eastern Motorway in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Impact Statement that accompanied the scheme.

Noise amelioration measures were not warranted on the south side of the motorway between the Murphystown Road over-bridge and the existing Ballyogan Estate housing. Accordingly the scheme does not provide for noise amelioration at The Gallops/Orby Estate.”

DDP/75/05 Councillor M. Corrigan

Question: Councillor M. Corrigan

“To ask the Manager to request Dublin Bus to provide bus shelters for Ballyogan, this is particularly crucial for the health and comfort of children who find themselves sitting in wet clothes for the duration of the school day?”

Reply:

“The Traffic Section has ongoing meetings with Dublin Bus in relation to the upgrading of the existing bus stop facilities in the County. Dublin Bus have recently submitted proposals for two new bus shelters on Ballyogan Road to Traffic for approval before a forward planning application is made to the Council. Dublin Bus have confirmed that these shelters will be erected this year subject to a grant of Planning Permission.”

DDP/76/05 Councillor C. Fallon

Question: Councillor C. Fallon

“To ask the Manager to report on feasibility of providing pedestrian crossings at junction of Oakdown Road and Upper Churchtown Road?”

Reply:

“There is no warrant for a pedestrian crossing at this location at present.”

DDP/77/05 Councillor T. Fox

Question: Councillor T. Fox

“To ask the Manager to outline when the double yellow lines will be provided at the entrance to Flemingstown Park, Churchtown?”

Reply:

“The double yellow lines have already been installed at this location.”

DDP/78/05 Councillor T. Fox

Question: Councillor T. Fox

“To ask the Manager to report on the current position regarding my request to have a ‘Yellow Box’ provided on Broadford Road at the entrance to Ballinteer Drive as residents are experiencing delays in exiting and entering Ballinteer Drive, particularly in the morning and evening time because of the back up of traffic from the traffic lights at the junction of Ballinteer Avenue, and Broadford Road?”

Reply:

“There are no plans to install a junction box at this location, as it does not meet the Traffic Sections criteria already outlined at recent Area Committee Meetings.”

DDP/79/05 Councillor T. Fox

Question: Councillor T. Fox

“To ask the Manager to have the road surface on Landscape Avenue strengthened and resurfaced and the footpaths / drive aprons / kerbs repaired / replaced as some sections are in a dangerous condition and that this work be carried out in 2005?”

Reply:

“Following an inspection by the Area Engineer, it was agreed that the footpaths were in dangerous condition and will be repaired in 2005 when funding becomes available. Repairs were carried out to the roads in 2004 under the roads tertiary grant.”

DDP/80/05 Councillor P. Hand

Question: Councillor P. Hand

“To ask the Manager to investigate the serious flooding outside (address supplied)?” 133A, Mulvey Park and Beechmount Avenue?”

Reply:

“Following an inspection by the Area Engineer, works will be carried out to try to alleviate the flooding at Mulvey Park and Beechmount Avenue.”

DDP/81/05 Councillor P. Hand

Question: Councillor P. Hand

“To ask the Manager to set up a plan to stop cars speeding at Ballinteer Park as residents are very concerned?”

Reply:

“Any speed matters should be referred in the first instance to the Gardaí.”

DDP/82/05 Councillor P. Hand

Question: Councillor P. Hand

“To ask the Manager to have the road at Whitebeam (Clonskeagh) resurfaced as this road is in a very dangerous condition?”

Reply:

“Whitebeam Road, Clonskeagh, was found to be in a bad state of repair. However, it is proposed to address the condition of this road on the 2005 Road Restoration Programme.”

DDP/83/05 Councillor P. Hand

Question: Councillor P. Hand

“To ask the Manager, due to the ongoing parking problems at certain locations along the Luas line what plans are there to help solve this problem?”

Reply:

“The Traffic Section have been made aware of parking issues at certain locations along the LUAS line. When made aware the response is as follows: -

The area is monitored and if considered appropriate, parking restrictions are imposed. Some recent examples are as follows: -

A clearway was introduced along Upper Kilmacud Road and Blackthorn Drive/Avenue. Double yellow lines will be installed along parts of Wedgewood in the near future to alleviate a traffic hazard caused by poor parking. Double yellow lines will be installed along parts of Balally Drive. Double yellow lines will be installed along significant lengths of Taney Road.

It must be stated that not all LUAS related parking on public roads in housing estates is necessarily an undesirable situation. Where the parking does not result in a traffic hazard or does not impact on the general free flow of traffic then no parking restrictions are considered necessary.”

DDP/84/05 Councillor P. Hand

Question: Councillor P. Hand

“To ask the Manager, due to the large amount of cars being parked on the road at Ballinteer Park (on the bad bend) will he set up a plan to make it more safe for residents driving safely out of their homes?”

Reply:

“The area was visited by a Traffic Engineer and the issues reviewed. Preparing a plan is not considered desirable due to the many conflicting interests at the myriad of exits. It is recommended that the Residents Association prepare their own plan for consideration by the Council.”

DDP/85/05 Councillor L. McCarthy

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy

“To ask the Manager why lamp no. 13 outside (address supplied) is not working?”

Reply:

“The Public Lighting Maintenance Contractor has been officially informed and repairs will be carried out as expeditiously as possible.”

DDP/86/05 Councillor L. McCarthy

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy

“To ask the Manager when public lighting will be installed on the Enniskerry Road from the top of Kilgobbin Lane as far as the sign for Stepaside Village?”

Reply:

“The location will be inspected with the Public Lighting Maintenance Contractor, an assessment made of the work involved, the cost of same, and its insertion in the years programme of work subject to funding being available.”

DDP/87/05 Councillor L. McCarthy

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy

“To ask the Manager can this Council please correct the position of the street light in front of (address supplied) It is pointing in the direction of the house rather than towards the green?”

Reply:

“The Public Lighting Maintenance Contractor has been official informed and repairs will be carried out as expeditiously as possible.”

DDP/88/05 Councillor L. McCarthy

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy

“To ask the Manager could this Council please remove the weeds either side of the road leading into Sandyford Downs and Coolkill?”

Reply:

“It is proposed to remove the weeds on Sandyford Downs and Coolkill Estates in the near future.”

DDP/89/05 Councillor L. McCarthy

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy

“To ask the Manager would it be possible for this Council to install a street light on the road leading into Sandyford Downs and Coolkill near the exit to Sandyford Village Road as this area is very dark. The residents here suggest placing it on the green triangle?”

Reply:

“Substantial road configurations have occurred due to the construction of the South Eastern Motorway in the Sandyford Road environs. As part of the project, Road Construction will liaise with the SEM Contractor and progress the installation of lighting in that area.”

DDP/90/05 Councillor J. O'Leary

Question: Councillor J. O’Leary

“To ask will the Manager write to Dublin Bus to request a bench at the bus stop on the Goatstown Road by Roebuck Downs?”

Reply:

“A letter will issue as soon as practicable to Dublin Bus requesting that a bench be put in place at the bus stop on the Goatstown Road by Roebuck Downs.”

DDP/91/05 Review walkway/lane from Ardglas to Dun Emer

Question: Councillor J. O’Leary

“To ask will the Manager review the walkway/lane from Ardglas to Dun Emer as there is evidence of subsidence and the current path slopes away to a dangerous drop? Will the Manager arrange to have the shrubbery cut back as it is becoming very overgrown and spite of existing lights is exceptionally dark and considered dangerous by residents? Will the Manager undertake to have this addressed at the time of construction of the pedestrian / cycle bridge over the River Slang which is between Ardglas and Dun Emer?”

Reply:

“This matter has been referred to the Parks Department for examination. When this report comes to hand a written reply will issued to the Councillor directly.”

DDP/92/05 Various issues regarding opening of Dundrum Town Centre

Question: Councillor J. O’Leary

“To ask the Manager given the imminent opening of the Dundrum Town Centre: (i) what measures have been taken by the Council to assist in the management of anticipated increases in road traffic in the Dundrum Area; (ii) what coordinating measures are being taken by the Council and the Town Centre Developers; (iii) to provide an interim report on the recently commissioned Dundrum Area Traffic Plan?”

Reply:

“(i)/(ii) The opening of a large part of Phase I of the Dundrum Town Centre is scheduled for March 3rd 2005.

A detailed signage strategy will be implemented which includes fixed signs remote from the Town Centre eg the N11, M50 etc. and also Variable Message Signs close to the centre which will direct cars to the relevant car park (Red/Green/Yellow and also the LUAS car park) and indicate the numbers of available spaces.

The traffic patterns will be monitored closely in the few days after the opening to determine the volumes and the directions from which the cars will arrive from.

In addition clearways will be implemented along the key routes to the Centre and double yellow lines are being installed along Sandyford Road from Kilmacud Road to Ballally Roundabout.

(iii) The baseline traffic model for the study is currently being calibrated and ready for use by the end of February. Testing of short-term mitigation measures to ease congestion associated with the opening of the Town Centre can then commence. Following this, testing of medium and longer-term measures will be conducted. It is expected that the study will be completed by May 2005.”

DDP/93/05 Presentation by Monica Schaefer, Irish Drivers Education Association Ltd. (IDEA) on Steer Clear Driver Education project for transition year students

Ms. Monica Schaeffer and Mr. William Siddell gave a presentation on the Steer Clear Driver Education project for transition year students. Following the presentation there was a Question and Answer session. The Dundrum Area Committee NOTED the presentation and gave its full support to the project.

DDP/94/05 Attendance of Representative from Dublin Bus to discuss bus routes 14, 14A and 48A taking into consideration the Luas service

Mr. Declan Murray from Dublin Bus gave a presentation on the impact of LUAS on the Bus Routes Nos 14, 14A and 48A. He advised that Dublin Bus were considering changes to the routes in the area to better serve the community wishing to link with the LUAS in Dundrum and going into Dublin City.

Following a discussion, the Members expressed their thanks to Mr. Murray for his presentation. It was AGREED that Dublin Bus would inform the Council of any changes to the routes. The presentation was NOTED .

DDP/95/05 Road Works Programme 2005

The Roads Works Programme for 2005 was circulated to the Members at the meeting and was presented to them by Mr. W. Horgan, Senior Engineer.

The Roads Works Programme was NOTED .

DDP/96/05 Larchfield / Taney / Rosemount Traffic Calming

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED .

“Traffic Situation

The estates of Larchfield/Taney/Rosemount are being used as a rat run between Dundrum Road and Clonskeagh Road and traffic speeds are regularly exceeding the legal limit of 50kph for these roads. A number of non-residents are using Taney Park in particular as a shortcut to bypass the signalised Taney Road/Clonskeagh Road Junction.

Proposed Consultation Process

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) met with representatives from the various residents associations and have prepared the attached proposals following the meeting, taking on board where practicable, the various concerns of the residents. It is proposed now to proceed with a wider public consultation process whereby an advertisement will be placed in a National Newspaper inviting submissions from residents. Drawings of the proposals will be on display in the Dundrum Office.

Summary of Proposals

A brief summary of the proposal is as follows:

Permanent Road Closure at Taney Park and Farmhill Road. Ramps/Refuge Islands on Larchfield Road, Taney Crescent, Farmhill Park, Mt Carmel Avenue. Build Outs on Rosemount and Larchfield Road.

Post Consultation

Following the consultation process it is proposed to bring a report back to the Area Committee with a recommendation. In order to proceed with the scheme it will require the support/acceptance of the significant majority of the residents. It must be stressed that all work proposed is subject to funding being made available – only approximately 50% funding has been identified to date.”

DDP/97/05 Report submitted in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 Sandyford Industrial Estate Link Road

The following Report of the Manager was CONSIDERED .

“The construction of a link road from the Wyckham Bypass Extension to Blackthorn Drive (parallel to the LUAS line) is a six-year road objective of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council County Development Plan 2004-2010. It is also an objective of the Development Contribution Scheme. The route of the proposed road, as shown on Development Plan maps 5 & 6, lies mainly to the north of the LUAS line on the Dundrum side of the Drummartin Link Road and to the south of the LUAS line on the Sandyford Industrial Estate side of Drummartin Link Road.

In November 2003 Roughan & O'Donovan Consulting Engineers were commissioned to carry out a feasibility study to identify all of the constraints along the route, and to examine the issues arising from the interaction of the proposed road with the LUAS line, with the proposed Sandyford to St.Helens motorway, and with the interim Drummartin Link Road.

The feasibility study concluded the following :-

A strategic need for the proposed Sandyford Industrial Estate Link Road has been recognised for many years, and the link road has been integrated with the overall planning of the main road network for the Dundrum and Sandyford areas. The proposed link road is compatible with the long-term road objective of developing a motorway from Sandyford Industrial Estate to the N11 at St.Helen’s, which would eventually form part of an Eastern Bypass for Dublin. The proposed road will serve as a key link to the motorway network from both Dundrum and the Sandyford Industrial Estate. Increased development projections for Dundrum, Sandyford and Stillorgan Industrial Estates will give rise to a greater need for a high quality direct road link between the two areas. An initial traffic assessment has indicated that there would be considerable demand for the proposed new road. The main environmental impact of the proposed road would be traffic noise affecting nearby houses. Noise projections indicate that it will be feasible to mitigate this impact through use of low noise road surfacing, and localised noise barriers at sensitive locations. Although the space available for the proposed road is limited in some locations, it will be feasible to construct the new road to an appropriate standard within the route corridor. The proposed road will be deliverable and economical in the context of the large-scale local developments that would benefit directly from the new link.

Description of the proposed scheme

At the Dundrum end the road will commence on the southern side of the LUAS line at a junction already constructed beside the Balally stop. Initially the road will run between the LUAS line and the rear gardens of houses on Balally Drive. After emerging from the Rockfield apartments site the road will cross over to the northern side of the LUAS line and run along the southern edge of Airfield Estate and then through a narrow reservation behind Holywell. There will be a staggered crossroads junction with the Drummartin Link Road at the bridge over the LUAS line beside the Kilmacud stop. East of this junction the proposed road will run on the southern side of the LUAS line through the lands of St Benildus college and then through a road reservation behind Stillorgan Industrial Park as far as Blackthorn Drive. The vertical alignment of the new road will generally follow existing ground level.

The proposed works consist of: Construction of 1.7km of single carriageway road between the Wyckham Bypass Extension in Dundrum and Blackthorn Drive in the Sandyford Industrial Estate including cycle tracks, grass verges, footpaths, safety barriers, road marking, public lighting, drainage and signage Construction of signal controlled junctions at the junctions of the proposed Sandyford Industrial Estate Link Road with the Drumartin Link Road and with Blackthorn Drive Alteration of the Drumartin Link Road Bridge to accommodate 4 lanes of traffic Construction of a precast bridge for pedestrians and cyclists to the east of the Drumartin Link Road Bridge Construction of a precast tunnel over the LUAS Line approximately 150m east of the Balally LUAS stop Construction of boundary walls,fences and noise attenuation barriers along the route of the proposed road

Conclusion

It is now proposed to conduct a public consultation in accordance with Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations. Following the Part 8 process a Compulsory Purchase Order for the necessary land will be submitted to An Bord Pleanala for approval. No private gardens will be affected. The implementation of this scheme will be dependant on funding being available.

Copies of the drawings and Environmental Impact Report are available at this meeting.”

Mr. J. Hayes, Senior Executive Engineer presented the Drawings and the Environmental Impact Report to the members. Following a discussion during which some Members raised their concerns in relation to the scheme, the Report was NOTED .

DDP/98/05 Consultation with Garda Commissioner

It was AGREED that the Item in relation to Consultation with Garda Commissioner would be re- entered on the Agenda of the next Dundrum Area Committee (Transportation & Economic Development and Planning business).

DDP/99/05 Ministerial / Departmental / Other Correspondence

It was NOTED that there was no business for consideration under this Heading.

DDP/100/05 Bus Set Down Only / No Long Term Parking Sign at Our Lady’s Grove School on Goatstown Road

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor T. Matthews WITHOUT DISCUSSION.

“That the Manager put a ‘Bus Set Down Only/No Long Term Parking’ sign outside Our Lady’s Grove school on the Goatstown Road as this layby has become an area where large coaches and containerised lorries are parking on a permanent/long term stay basis and is not suitable as such being in a residential area.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED .

“The Traffic Section will install a bus stop area and associated double yellow lining outside the school as part of the May 2005 lining list for the area.”

DDP/101/05 Restoration of Brehon Field Road, Ballinteer

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor T. Joyce and seconded by Councillor P. Hand WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That the Manager ensure that the contractors who recently carried out work on the Brehon Field Road, Ballinteer restore the road to its original condition before they complete their work in the area.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED .

“The developers of the site on Brehon Field Road are carrying out the work under a road opening licence granted by the Council.

They are required to carry out the reinstatement of the road in accordance with the “Guidelines for the Opening, Backfilling and Reinstatement of Trenches in Public Roads” issued by the Department of the Environment, Health and Local Government, 2002.

They are also required to carry out full lane resurfacing where the trench reinstatement impinges on the motorway scheme at the eastern end of Brehon Field Road and the section from the Kingston entrance westwards. These two sections were constructed within the last 5 years and are covered by a 5-year moratorium.

Reinstatement deposits/bonds have been lodged with the Council by the developer to ensure that the work is carried out to the required standards.”

DDP/102/05 Review health & safety issues regarding footpath on Enniskerry Road

The following Motion in the name of Councillor L. McCarthy was re-entered on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee (Transpotation & Economic Development and Planning business).

“That this Council would review health and safety issues with regard to the footpath on the Enniskerry Road between Ballycorus Road and Barnaslingan Lane (opposite Moss Cottages). This footpath is extremely dangerous for children from Barnaslingan Lane attending Our Lady of Wayside School.”

DDP/103/05 Installation of relevant lining and signage at Marley Avenue

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor T. Fox and seconded by Councillor T. Matthews WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That the Manager please outline when the roundabout and the relevant lining and signage will be installed on Marley Avenue which was a condition for the construction of houses at the junction of Marley Grange and Marley Avenue.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“The Traffic Section has no details on a programme for the above. A request will be sent to the developer in the near future.”

DDP/104/05 Plan to stop vehicles parking at entrance to Ailesbury Grove, Meadow Grove, Off Barton Road East

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor P. Hand and seconded by Councillor J. O’Leary WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That this Council set up a plan to stop vehicles parking at the entrance to Ailesbury Grove, Meadow Grove, off Barton Road East as residents find it very difficult to enter their estate in a safe manner.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“The Meadow Grove exits did not warrant measures when investigated but will be monitored further.

The Ailesbury Road exit obstructed with parked cars – it is proposed to apply double yellow lines along both sides at entrance off Barton Road East (min. 25m, exact extent to be investigated as part of the next lining list in May 2005).”

DDP/105/05 Request for Dublin Bus to put a school bus service in place

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor C. Fallon and seconded by Councillor A. Culhane WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That this Committee calls on the Manager to request that Dublin Bus puts a school bus service in place before moving to discontinue the 48A service.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“A request will be made to Dublin Bus in the near future asking that they put a school bus service in place before moving to discontinue the 48A service.”

DDP/106/05 Provision of shuttle bus service to the LUAS from surrounding residential areas

The following Motion in the name of Councillor M. Corrigan was re-entered on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee (Transportation & Economic Development and Planning business).

“That this Council request that Dublin Bus implement as quickly as possible a comprehensive shuttle bus service to the LUAS from surrounding residential areas such as Sandyford, Leopardstown, Ballyogan, Stepaside, Ballinteer, Stillorgan, Clonskeagh, Dundrum etc.”

DDP/107/05 Request Ascon to replant trees on Kilgobbin Road

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor T. Joyce and seconded by Councillor P. Hand WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That the Manager require Ascon to immediately replant trees on Kilgobbin Road where they recently removed them in breach of planning permission.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“The trees, which were protected by planning permission and knocked by Ascon, were not within the Ascon site, but within an adjoining development site. However, the root system of the trees extended into the roadworks area and had to be knocked to allow construction of the boundary. The County Council have taken responsibility for the cost of replacement planting on the developers land. The Council will discuss with the landowner the most appropriate time and season for planting the replacement trees.”

DDP/108/05 Installation of pedestrian crossing at Ballyogan Vale

The following Motion in the name of Councillor L. McCarthy was re-entered on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee (Transportation & Economic Development and Planning business).

“That the Manager install a pedestrian crossing or take whatever measure is necessary to ensure the children crossing at Ballyogan Vale can do so in safety when using the school bus. The driver of this bus is extremely concerned for the children’s safety.”

DDP/109/05 Traffic count in the Eden Road, Knocknashee area

The following Motion in the name of Councillor J. O’Leary was re-entered on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee (Transportation & Economic Development and Planning business).

“That the Manager:-

(a) Undertake a traffic count in the Eden Road, Knocknashee area; (b) Consider closing off the junction at Knocknashee and Upper Kilmacud Road with planters.”

DDP/110/05 Laneway between Weston Park and Weston Grove, Churchtown, cleaned, swept and weeds removed

The following Motion was MOVED by Councillor T. Fox and seconded by Councillor T. Matthews WITHOUT DISCUSSION

“That the Manager make the necessary arrangements to have the laneway between Weston Park and Weston Grove, Churchtown cleaned, swept and have weeds etc. removed and that this work be carried out as soon as possible as I have reported this matter on a number of occasions on behalf of the residents.”

The following Report of the Manager was NOTED.

“The trees at the above location were cut back in late 2004. The Road Maintenance Section have cut back the briars in the laneway. The bollards will be replaced and/or repaired.”

DDP/111/05 Conclusion of Meeting

The Meeting concluded at 7.10pm.