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29 COUN&ENDA ITEMNo,S.

MINUTES of MEETING of the AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE held in THE GIBSON HALL, on TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2001

Present: Councillor Stewart (Chair)

Councillor Coleshill Councillor Thompson Councillor Freeman

Attending: Lynn Smillie Area Corporate Sewices Manager I) Councillor Stewart opened the meeting and intimated that due to the Gibson Hall not having electricity that the Area Committee would be adjourned immediately and reconvened at 10.00 a.m. in the Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh on Tuesday, 6 February 2001.

Reconvened Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee at 10.00 am. in the Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh.

Present: Councillor Stewart (Chair)

Councillor Coleshill Councillor Stirling Councillor Freeman Councillor Thompson Councillor Kinloch Councillor Wilson Councillor Morton

Attending: Lynn Smillie Area Corporate Services Manager Angus Gilmour Head of Service - Development & Building Control Tony Bartley Senior Building Control Officer Bill Geddes Statutory Plans Manager Alister MacKenzie Area Roads Manager Craig Moir Principal Engineer Gordon Sutherland Area Amenity Services Manager Alan Millar Principal Waste Management Officer Christine Johnston Area Housing Manager Nick Allan Principal Estates Surveyor Hugh Blake Estates Surveyor Donald Brown Area Property Services Manager Charlie Cairns Lower Clyde Project

Apologies: Councillor Latimer Councillor Petrie 94

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Freeman declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(h) and took no part in the discussion of this item.

The Chair advised that item 3(i) would be taken as the first Development and Environment Services i tern.

2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

Area Committee Minute - 5 December 2000

The Committee approved Minutes of meeting of 5 December 2000 as a correct record.

Civic Government Hearing - 19 December 2000

The Committee approved Minutes of Civic Government Hearing of 19 December 2000 as a correct record.

Special Area Committee - 19 December 2000

The Committee approved Minutes of Special Area Committee meeting of 19 December 2000 as a correct record.

3. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

(a) Helensburph and Lomond Core Path Network Proiect

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report advising that in accordance with recently adopted procedures for potential partner projects with Scottish Enterprise (SED) and outlined the Helensburgh and Lomond Core Path Network Project for Members’ consideration and referral to SED for potential partnership funding.

Decision

(i) Approved the Helensburgh and Lomond Core Path Network Project for implementation during financial year 2001/2002 with the Council’s contribution coming via its capital hnding contribution to the Lower Clyde Project (Capital Plan 2001/2002).

(ii) Agreed to request Scottish Enterprise Dunbartonshire to contribute at least f;lO,OOO to this project during 2001/2002.

(Reference: Report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 23 January 2001). (b) Monthly List of Delegated Decisions

The Head of Service - Development and Building Control submitted a report outlining delegated decisions taken by the Director of Development and Environment Services with regard to planning applications and building warrants since the last Committee.

Decision

To note the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Head of Service - Development & Building Control dated 16 January 2001).

(c) Helensburph and Lomond Planniw Design Award for 2000/2001

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report advising that on 16 January 2001 the Design Award Adjudication Panel appraised five nomination sites withm the Helensburgh and Lomond area and advised of the award winner and commendations to notable “runners up”.

Decision

(i> Agreed to award the Planning Design Award 2000/2001 to Hazelwood Cottage, Torwoodhill Road, &U” (Architect: Sills Associates; Owner: Mr. I Reward) for the design project for the erection of the replacement cottage.

(ii) Agreed that commendation certificates be presented to the “runners up”, namely “Erection of Water Treatment Plant at Glen Finlas, Arden” (Architect: Holford Associates; Owner: West of Water) and “Alterations and extension to The Mews at 50 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh” (Architect: Sills Associates; Owner: Mrs. D. Smith).

(iii) Agreed that presentation of the awards take place at 11.30 am. on 6 March 2001 prior to the start of the Area Liaison meeting following the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee.

(W Agreed that appreciation of the work volunteered by Bobby MacGregor, Architect, be acknowledged.

(Reference: Report by Head of Service - Development & Building Control dated 23 January 2001). EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

Prior to discussion of the following item of business it was unanimously agreed to pass the following Resolution:-

“That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for this item of business on the grounds that it may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part I of Schedule 7A to the Act”.

Tree Preservation Order - Shandon

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report requesting that a Tree Preservation Order be confirmed at Shandon.

Agreed that a site appraisal be undertaken prior to the 6 March 2001 Area Committee meeting.

(Reference: Report by Head of Service - Development & Building Control dated 23 January 2001).

Apalications for planning permission to be considered

There was submitted list of applications which the Committee considered and dealt with as detailed in Appendix 1.

Cleanliness Index MonitorinP: System for Street Cleaning

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report with an update on the Cleanliness Index Monitoring System (CIMS) for street cleansing and validation reports canied out by Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) in February and May 2000 together with the action in response to these reports.

Decision

To note the contents of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s report, its recommendations and the actions Amenity Services have taken since.

(Reference: Report by Director of Development & Environment Services dated 23 January 2001).

The Area Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.

The Area Committee reconvened at 12.15 p.m. (g) Extra Fundinp for Recvclinrr and ComDostine

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report advising of a recent award of E80,OOO to Argyll & Bute Council towards the spending on measures to improve recycling andor composting of waste material. The spending being made available by virtue of a Scottish Executive award is subject to compliance with an outline proposal made to them shortly before Christmas last year.

Decision

To note the contents of the report, the proposed spending within this area and to receive a progress report on the spend prior to submission of an update to the Scottish Executive. 0 (Reference: Report by Head of Amenity Services dated 23 January 2001). The Area Committee adjourned at 12.25 p.m.

The Area Committee reconvened at 12.35 p.m.

(h) Manwement Committee for the ProDosed All-Weather Sports Facilitv at Hermitage Academv, Helensbuwh

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report updating Members on the Lottery application progress in respect of the all weather sports facility at Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh. The report also requested that the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee appoint a representative to serve on the Management Committee being set up for the playing fields project.

Decision

(i) To note the contents of the report,

(ii) Agreed to nominate Councillor Thumpson to serve on the Management Committee.

(Reference: Report by Area Amenity Services Manager dated 23 January 2001).

(i) Leisure DeveloDment Grants

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted Leisure Development Grant applications for consideration, 98

Decision

The applications were determined as follows:-

Garelochhead Residents Association 22,000 Ardencaple Boys Club L4,OQO Helensburgh and District Round Table $1,500 Helensburgh and District Access Forum € 250

(Reference: Report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 23 January 2001).

4. TRANSPORTATION AND PROPERTY

(a) Flood Prevention and Land Drainape C3cotland) Act 1997

The Director of Transportation and Property submitted a report with an update on the current position regarding the Council’s Flood Prevention Programme with particular regard to the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

Decision

To note the progress to date on the flood prevention schemes in Helensburgh and Lomond.

(Reference: Report by Principal Engineer, Design Services dated 23 January 200 I).

The Area Committee adjourned at 1.00 p.m.

The Area Committee reconvened at 2.15 p.m.

EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

Prior to discussion of the following four items of business it was unanimously agreed to pass the following Resolution:-

“That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for these items of business on the grounds that they may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A to the Act”. 99

(b) Temuieton Librarv, John Street, Helensburgh

The Director of Transportation and Property submitted a report advising of recent correspondence received in connection with the proposed lease of the Templeton Library.

Decision

Agreed to continue consideration to April 2001 Area Committee to enable further investigations to be undertaken by the Head of Legal Services and Estates Surveyor regarding issues raised through the report.

(Reference: Report by Director of Transportation and Property dated 25 January 2001). at (c) Proposed Sale of Propertv - Kilcregean The Director of Transportation and Property submitted a report advising of the various offers received in respect of the property in which was recently advertised for sale.

Decision

(i) Agreed that the Director of Transportation and Property Services in conjunction with the Director of Corporate & Legal Services accept the highest offer and proceed to conclude a sale.

(ii) Agreed that the date of entry should not be before 1 April 2001.

(Reference: Report by Director of Transportation and Property dated 23 January 2001).

(d) ProDosed Lease of Propertv - Helensburph

The Director of Transportation and Property Services submitted a report advising of the various offers received in respect of property within Helensburgh which was recently advertised for lease.

Decision

(i) Agreed to instruct the Director of Transportation and Property Services and the Director of Corporate & Legal Services to conclude lease terms with the successful bidder for the property in question.

(ii) Agreed that strong user clause be built into lease conditions.

(Reference: Report by Director of Transportation and Property dated 17 January 2001). 100

(e) Proposed Lease of Site - Helensburgh

The Director of Transportation and Property Services submitted a report advising of a request to lease a section of Helensburgh Pier for the purpose of siting a fun fair.

Decision

Agreed to lease site as per recommendations within report.

(Reference: Report by Director of Transportation and Property dated 11 January 2001).

5. CORPORATE & LEGAL SERVICES

(a) Future MeetinPS and Venues for the Helensburph and Lomond Area Committee 2001/2002

The Director of Corporate & Legal Services submitted a report outlining future meetings and venues for the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee during 200 1/2002.

Decision

(i) To note the contents of the report.

(ii) Agreed to continue meeting throughout the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

(iii) Agreed that no Area Committee be held in January 2002 and that planning applications only be considered in July 2001.

(iv) Agreed to change Helensburgh venues as contained within Appendix 1 to be held between the Victoria Halls, Marriage Room, Court Hall within 2001 to ascertain the most appropriate accommodation for the Area Committee and to review the suitability of venues in February 2002.

(v) Agreed that the March 2001 Area Committee be held in the Gibson Hall, Garelochhead.

(vi) Agreed to instruct the Area Corporate Services Manager to make suitable arrangements for 2001/2002 meetings of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee.

(Reference: Report by Director of Corporate & Legal Services dated 23 January 2001). 101

(b) Administrative Boundary Review - Arpvll & Bute Council AreaNVest Dunbartonshire Area at Ardoch Sewage Works

The Director of Corporate & Legal Services submitted a report outlining the Local Government Boundary Commission’s Final Recommendations to the Scottish Ministers report on Argyll & Bute Council Area and West Dunbartonshire Area at Ardoch Sewage Works.

Decision

(i) To note the contents of the report.

(ii) Agreed to make further representations to the Local Government Boundary Commission.

(iii) Agreed that details of the representation are delegated to the Director of Corporate & Legal Services in consultation with the Chair and Local Member to be submitted no later than 1 March 2001.

(Reference: Report by Director of Corporate & Legal Services dated 23 January 2001).

Note that Councillor Kinloch left the meeting at this point.

(c) Social Issues Seminar - UDdate

The Director of Corporate & Legal Services submitted a report highlighting the main social issues raised at the Community Planning - Social Issues Seminar held on 29 January 2001.

Decision

To note the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Director of Corporate & Legal Services dated February 2001).

Note that Councillor Thompson left the meeting at this point.

6. NATIONAL PARK (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000

(a) Consultation on Area, Powers and Representation of the ProDosed National Park for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

The Director of Development and Environment Services submitted a report which outlined draft responses to the Consultation document on the necessary Designation Order to create the first Scottish National Park in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. 102

Decision

(i) Agreed to approve the detailed responses as contained within the report.

(ii) Motion

To recommend to the Policy & Resources Committee that the Peninsula including Garelochhead are incorporated into the boundaries of the National Park for Loch Lomond and The Trossachs.

Proposed by Councillor Coleshill, seconded by Councillor Freeman.

Amendment

That the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee do not agree to make recommendations to incorporate the Rosneath Peninsula including Garelochhead in the National Park for Loch Lomond and The Trossachs area.

Proposed by Councillor Stirling, seconded by Councillor Wilson.

On a show of hands.

Motion 3 votes. Amendment 2 votes.

Decision

To recommend to the Policy & Resources Committee that the Rosneath Peninsula including Garelochhead are incorporated into the boundaries of the National Park for Loch Lomond and The Trossachs.

(Reference: Report by Head of Statutory Plans dated 29 January 2001).

(b) Consultation on Election Orders

The Director of Corporate & Legal Services submitted a report addressing the issues raised in the Scottish Executive Consultation Paper. He indicated this was a separate consultation from that initiated when Scottish Ministers in September 2000 made a formal proposal under the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 to establish a National Park in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs area. Scottish Ministers appointed Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to advise them on this proposal and SNH are currently consulting on that.

Decision

To note the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Director of Corporate & Legal Services dated 22 January 2001). 103

7. MOTION

In terms of Standing Order 13 the following Motion was received for consideration at this meeting.

Motion

Condition of B833 on the Rosneath Peninsula

That Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee acknowledges the serious problems relating to the condition of the B833 on the Rosneath Peninsula, and the dangers that this creates for motorists using this road. The Area Committee requests that funds are made available within the 2001/2002 Capitd Programme to:

(a) Resolve the serious flooding problems on this road, and

0 (b) Carry out resurfacing of the carriageway between Knockdeny and Shanton Road, Cove.

The Area Committee fbrther requests that the above works are carried out as a matter of urgency, early within financial year 2001/2002.

Moved by Councillor Freeman, seconded by Councillor Coleshill.

Amendment

Request the Area Transportation Service Manager to submit a report to the March 2001 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee outlining the details of revenue and capital programme projects for 2001/2002 and provide a list of priority projects within the terms of Director of Transportation and Property's assessment of the work required to be undertaken within the revenue and capital budgets for 2001/2002. e Moved by Councillor Morton, seconded by Councillor Wilson. On a show of hands

Motion 2 votes Amendment 4 votes

The amendment was carried.

Request the Area Transportation Service Manager to submit a report to the March 2001 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee outlining the details of revenue and capital programme projects for 2001/2002 and provide a list of priority projects within the terms of Director of Transportation and Property's assessment of the work required to be undertaken within the revenue and capital budgets for 2001/2002.

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Appendix I

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

List of applications considered by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee meeting on 6 February 2001. Minute Item 3{e).

Amlication No.

00/01133/COU Anne Maitz - Detailed Application - Conversion of outbuildings to holiday letting accommodation and installation of new septic tank, Culag 0 Farm by Luss.

Refhsed subject to Reasons as recommended by the Director of Development and Environment Services.

(Reference: Report by the Head of Development and Building Control dated 10 January 2001).

00/01692/OUT Mr. D. Bruce - Outline Application - Formation of plot for the erection of a single detached dwelling, land adjacent to 'Rana', Portkil, Kilcreggan.

Decision

{i) Noted there was no requirement to hold a PAN 41 as there were no objections.

(ii) Agreed that there is a reasoned justification for a minor departure on the basis:-

that the proposed development involves works to pre-developed land within an established residential group of properties. As such, the proposal may be regarded as "infilling and rounding off'. It does not constitute isolated development. The scale and location of the proposed development will not compromise the aim of policy D.C.3 to protect the character of the rural area.

{iii) Approved subject to Conditions and Reasons as recommended by the Director of Development and Environment Services.

(Reference: Report by the Head of Development and Building Control dated 15 January 2001). 106

00/01449/DET D.J. Weatherstone - Detailed Application - Erection of six flats and one commercial unit (Use Class 1) - 94 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh.

Approved subject to Conditions and Reasons as recommended by the Director of Development and Environment Services.

(Reference: Report by the Head of Development and Building Control dated 3 January2001).

00/01305/DET Mi. & Mrs. J. Barrowman - Detailed Application - Erection of Dwellinghouse - 11 East Lennox Drive, Helensburgh.

Decision

Approved subject to Conditions and Reasons as recommended by the Director of Development and Environment Services.

(Reference: Report by the Head of Development and Building Control dated 15 January 2001).

00/01065/DET MacFarlane (Helensburgh) Ltd. - Detailed Application - Erection of 7 dwellinghouses - 32-34 Street, Helensburgh.

(i) Refused subject to Reasons as recommended by the Director of Development and Environment Services.

(ii) Agreed that the Director of Development and Environment Services write to the applicant formally inviting them to re-enter discussions and negotiations for an amended scheme.

(Reference: Report by the Bead of Development and Building Control dated 24 January 2001).