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Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council Held at 2pm on Monday 10 th October 2016 At Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare Members Present: Councillor I. Keatley (Mayor), Councillors, A Breen, A Breslin, F Brett, K Byrne, B Caldwell, M. Coleman, R Cronin, I Cussen, M Dalton, S Doyle, T Durkan, D Fitzpatrick, B Hillis, C. Kelly, A Larkin, M Lynch, M. McCabe, P McEvoy, J McGinley, F McLoughlin-Healy, M. McCabe, M. Miley Jnr, N O’Cearuil, S. O’Neill, J Pender, R Power, S Power, D Scully, M Stafford, M Wall, P Ward, B.Weld and B Young Absent: Councillors M. Aspell, and J Neville Apologies: Councillor T. Murray Officials Present: Mr. P. Carey (Chief Executive), Mr. P. Minnock (Director of Services), Ml. Kenny (Senior Planner), Ms. K. Kenny (Senior Executive Planner), Mr. K. Kavanagh (Meetings Administrator), Ms. B. O’Shea (Executive Planner), Ms. A. Granville (Executive Planner), Mr. P. O’Shea (Executive Planner), Ms. V. Cooke (Administrative Officer), Ms. A. Louw (Sen Staff Officer) and other officials. The Mayor thanked the members for their attendance and set out the order of business of the meeting which required that they consider the Chief Executive’s report on the Draft Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, the Chief Executive’s response to the Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 1 Notices of Motion submitted by the members and the consideration of the Draft Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 as set out in the document already circulated. The Mayor then extended his sympathy to Councillor Coleman on the recent death of his brother. K Kenny, Senior Executive Planner, briefed the members on the review process to date and informed the members that on the 25 th August, 2016 the Chief Executive had issued his report on the submissions received regarding the Draft County Development Plan to the members. Thereafter, the members had submitted their Notices of Motion and the Chief Executive had issued his response to those Notices of Motion, together with his proposed material amendments on the 6 th October, 2016. K. Kenny also briefed the members on the next stages of the review process which included the public display of any agreed material alterations. The Mayor informed the members that 231 Motions had been submitted and that they had been colour coded according to the Chief Executive’s response. The Mayor sought their agreement to the acceptance of all Notices of Motion which had been colour coded green as the Chief Executive was in agreement with their content. Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Caldwell, seconded by Councillor Hillis and agreed by the members present to accept the Chief Executive’s recommendation regarding all responses colour-coded green. The Mayor then referred to those Notices colour-coded grey and informed the members that those items were considered not to be relevant to the County Development Plan review process and sought agreement to the acceptance of the Chief Executive’s recommendation regarding those Notices of Motion. Resolved on the proposal of Councillor McEvoy, seconded by Councillor Weld and agreed by the members present to accept the Chief Executive’s recommendation regarding all responses colour coded grey unless the member who had submitted that item requested that it be debated. Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 2 It was further Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Weld, seconded by Councillor Miley and agreed by the members present that the proposer of each Notice of Motion be allocated two minutes to speak to the motion and that each group then be allocated one minute to speak. The Mayor then proceeded with the items and motions as listed in the Chief Executives report. Chapter 1 Introduction 1. Chief Executive’s Amendments. None 2. Chief Executive’s Report August 2016 – Proposed material alterations 2.1 In Section 1.4.1 National Policies and Strategies, to include a new sub section after the narrative on National Climate Change Adaptation Framework (Note: the subsequent sub sections will need to be renumbered accordingly). (vii) Government White Paper ‘Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030; The White Paper 'Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030' is a complete energy policy update. The White Paper sets out a framework to guide policy and the actions that the Government intends to take in the energy sector from now up to 2030. The paper takes into account European and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economic and employment priorities. As Ireland progresses towards a low carbon energy system, this policy update will ensure secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to our citizens and businesses. 2.2 To amend Section 1.4.2 ‘Regional Policies and Strategies’ in relation to subsection (iii) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area In October 2015, the National Transport Authority published the Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035 . The new NTA Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 was formally approved by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in April 2016. This updates the Draft Transport Strategy for the GDA 2011-2030 and aims to Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 3 contribute to the economic, social and cultural progress of the Greater Dublin Area by providing for the efficient, effective and sustainable movement of people and goods. The strategy sets out a cohesive and integrated transport framework to support and sustain the region’s development. Key priorities are: • To address urban congestion; • To protect the capacity of the strategic road network; • To reduce the share of trips undertaken by car and increase walking, cycling and public transport; • To provide a safe cycling network; • To enhance the pedestrian environment , in particular overcome severance and increase in permeability; and • To consider all-day travel demand from all societal groups. 2.3 Insert new paragraph under Section 1.4.3 County Kildare Plans, Strategies and Studies New Section 1.4.3 (iv) (c) (c) The overall aim of the Kildare Age Friendly Strategy 2016-2018 is to make Kildare a great place to grow old. The strategy highlights that this can only be achieved through maximum collaboration, cohesion and cooperation across groups and agencies. Age friendly indicators developed by The World Health Organisation relate to the healthcare, transport, housing, labour, social protection, information and communication sectors. The policies and objectives of this plan promote an age friendly County that enables people of all ages to actively participate. Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McEvoy and agreed by the members present to accept the Chief Executive’s proposed material alterations Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 4 Motions No. Motions C.E. Response and Recommendation Resolution 3 Sinn Fein Group Submission Response Resolved by the members present to Procedures for interaction with charities and accept the Chief Executive’s Insert new paragraph under agencies are an operational matter and not a recommendation. Section 1.4.3 County Kildare matter for the County Development Plan. Liaison Plans, Strategies and Studies: with agencies and charities who deal with older people would be more appropriately addressed To work with agencies and through the County Age Friendly Strategy. Charities whom deal with older people who want to return to It is noteworthy, as outlined in item 2.3 above, that Kildare to live. the policies and objectives of the CDP, particularly those relating to the provision of housing, transport and community facilities, all support an age friendly County that enables people of all ages to actively participate. Recommendation No change Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 5 Chapter 2 Core Strategy 4. Chief Executive’s Amendments None 5. Chief Executive’s Report August 2016 – Proposed material alterations No. 5.1 To alter Chapter 2 and 3 to incorporate Census 2016 preliminary figures as follows: Section 2.2: In accordance with the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010, the first Core Strategy for Kildare was set out in the 2011-2017 County Development Plan. The Core Strategy in this Plan builds on the principles of the previous Strategy. Chapter 2 Core Strategy and Chapter 3 Settlement Strategy set out an overarching strategy for the development of the county to 2023 and beyond and translate the strategic planning framework of the NSS and RPGs to county level. The Core Strategy addresses the period from Census 2011 to 2023, with growth targets adjusted to take account of development that has occurred in the county between Census 2011 and December 2015. and incorporates preliminary population and household figures from Census 2016 (CSO July 2016). Minutes of Special Meeting of Kildare County Council 101016 on Draft County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Page 6 Table 2.1 add column to table for 2016 : Population and Households – Co. Kildare 1991-2011 1 1991 1996 2002 2006 2011 2016 Population 122,656 134,881 163,944 186,335 210,312 222,130 Households 32,589 39,041 50,914 60,957 78,794 80,746 Household 2.75 3.76 3.46 3.22 3.07 2.67 Size Section 2.8 Population and Housing Growth: The RPGs translate the national and regional population and housing targets set by the NSS to county level. The Core Strategy legislation requires the County Development Plan to be consistent with the population allocations and housing targets set out in the RPGs.