NORTH WEST AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2009
NW/169/09Minutes of the North West Area Committee Meeting held on 19th March 2009.
ORDER: Approved.
NW/170/09Questions to the Area Manager (April)
ORDER: Adopted.
NW/171/09Presentation by Sr Malen, the Aisling Project.
ORDER: Noted.
NW/172/09Report on August Floods
ORDER: Noted. Drainage to report back in 3 months with the results of a Hydraulic Analysis of the catchment area.
Planning and Development Matters
NW/173/09Derelict Sites Quarterly Report.
ORDER: Noted.
Motions
NW/174/09Motion in the name of Councillor Liam Kelly
That the manager inform me of the owner of the former ESB shop on McKee Avenue and could the manager initiate proceedings against the owner due to the dilapidated condition that it is in.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/175/09Motion in the name of Councillor Bill Tormey
That the manager advise me of what planning procedures are required for erecting a velox at the front and rear of a property.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
Traffic Matters
NW/176/09Minutes from the Traffic Advisory Group Meeting of the 19th March 2009 in relation to traffic matters for the North West Area.
ORDER: Noted.
Motions
NW/177/09Motion in the name of Councillor Ray Corcoran
That the Manager looks at the provision of a ramp at entrance to Sandyhill Way as cars are speeding in and out. To also look at the provision of signs indicating speed limit.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/178/09Motion in the name of Councillor Ray Corcoran
That the Manager indicates as to why speed ramps that were promised last year along upper Jamestown Road, Hampton Wood have not been fitted.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/179/09Motion in the name of Councillor Ray Corcoran
That the Manager looks at the enhancement of speed ramps, which have been worn down along Marewood towards Sillogue Road.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/180/09Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That the Manager outlines as to whether there are any plans to place a pedestrian crossing along St. Helena's Road.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
Roads & Streets Matters
Motions
NW/181/09Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
That the Manager arranges for the repainting of yellow lines into Magenta Crescent as they are now badly worn.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/182/09Motion in the name of Councillor Liam Kelly
Following the handing over of land at the forecourts and footpaths at Fitzmaurice Road shops to DCC that the manager advise me of the timeframe for repair works and the erection of bollards to prevent illegal parking.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
NW/183/09Motion in the name of Councillor Maurice Ahern
Will the Manager please arrange inspection of the street/road nameplate at Glasnevin Downs at entrance to estate at Old Finglas Road end which is hanging off for months and say if:
- It is the responsibility of the City Council
- If it can be repaired, made secure and re-set.
ORDER: Report to Councillor
Environment & Engineering Matters
NW/184/09Review of Dublin City Neighbourhoods Competition – Draft Proposals.
ORDER: Noted.
Culture Recreation and Amenity Matters
NW/185/09Report onTennis Ireland.
ORDER: Noted. The Area Office will arrange a meeting with a representative from Tennis Ireland and Culture Recreation & Amenity Department to improve the functionality of the user group.
Motions
NW/186/09Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the Manager arranges for the replacement of tree to the side of 23 Drapier Road and also generally throughout the area.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/187/09Motion in the name of Councillor Bill Tormey
That the manager arrange for the full removal of (details supplied) as requested by the local residents association.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/188/09Motion in the name of Councillor Bill Tormey
That the manager inform me of when a “no football training” sign was erected on the stormanstown/drapier road green area and who’s request it was erected.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/189/09Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
Will the manager indicate if the plans to upgrade the trees at Magenta Hall and to landscape the open space at the entrance to LorcanRoad are going ahead on schedule for this summer?
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/190/09Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
Will the manager trim the tree at the gable end of 55 Magenta Hall?
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
Area Matters
NW/191/09Finglas Area Office update
ORDER: Noted. It was agreed to write to Minister Finneran, Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas regarding the status of funding for the Centre of Excellence.
NW/192/09Housing Maintenance Update.
ORDER: Noted.
NW/193/09Progress Report on Social & Affordable Housing.
Report: Noted.
NW/194/09Estate Management issues in remaining flat blocks in Ballymun.
ORDER: Noted.
NW/195/09Update report on proposal to extend the City boundary to the M50 between the N3(Navan Road and the N1 (Swords Road)
ORDER: Noted.
NW/196/09Proposal to extinguish the public right of way over laneways at side of 25 Shanvarna Road and gable of 41a Shanvarna Road, Santry Dublin 9.
ORDER: Deferred to May meeting of the North West Area Committee.
NW/197/09Proposal to extinguish the public right of way over green area at Rathvilly Park.
ORDER: Agreed to initiate procedure.
NW/198/09Replacement for Councillor Bill Tormey, Drugs Task Force.
ORDER: Deferred to July meeting of the North West Area Committee.
NW/199/09Part 8 procedure to make amendments to the existing road network west of Ballymun Main Street from Silloge Avenue to St. Margaret’s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
ORDER: Recommended to City Council.
NW/200/09Proposal by the Ballymun Area Office for a development of Ballymun Civic Plaza, immediately north of the Ballymun Civic Centre, Dublin 9.
ORDER: Recommended to City Council.
NW/201/09Correspondence from the Office of the Minister for Communications and Natural Resources.
ORDER: Noted. It was agreed to also refer this matter to the Citywide Joint Policing Committee.
NW/202/09Correspondence from the Office of the Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform.
ORDER: Noted
NW/203/09Correspondence from the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
ORDER: Noted
NW/204/09Correspondence from Tolka Area Partnership regarding extension of RAPID Boundary.
ORDER: Noted. It was agreed to write to the Minister for the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs supporting the request from Tolka Area Partnership.
Motions
NW/205/09Motion in the name of Councillor Ray Corcoran
That the Manager furnishes all records in relation to affordable houses in Hollywell, which were the last ones, constructed. Could this include builders and their agents and a history of the problems that occurred.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/206/09Motion in the name of Councillor Ray Corcoran
That the Manager outlines what plans are being put in place to secure the remaining blocks while the regeneration has been stalled. Can he get list of the area that will be secured and whether concierges will be provided.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/207/09Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the Manager arranges for graffiti to be removed from the following:
- The wall at the side of 7 Cappagh Green
- The walls at entrance into St. Canices Court and on walls inside
- Wall at back of Dunne’s along Wellmount Park
- Remove offending graffiti on the other side of wall beside 19 Scribblestown Park
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/208/09Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the Manager arranges for the railings to be reinstated beside 9 Virginia drive. To remove any unwanted blocks and arrange a general cleanup of the area.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/209/09Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the Manager reviews his decision to place a wall dividing Valview Drive and consults with residents to see if it should be removed. To also look at the street lighting at this location.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/210/09Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the Manager organises a cleanup of Charlie’s lane and also arrange for street lighting to be repaired.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/211/09Motion in the name of Councillor Bill Tormey
That the manager advise me of when the footpath promised to residents of 38 Berryfield Road will be reinstated at the entrance from the wall leading from Valeview Drive and will a clean up of litter and graffiti take place at the same location?
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/212/09Motion in the name of Councillor Tom Stafford
Will Manager please refer to recent inspection carried out at house where previously an extension was built under the improvement works in lieu of local authority housing, say if report is being acted on and when gutter replacement and downpipes will be installed to prevent on going damage being caused to next doors property.
Extension at 35 Glenaan Road, Whitehall. See letter Marguerite Staunton March 6th.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/213/09Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
Will Manager please inspect apartment of senior citizen couple 13 Gateway View, Ballymun and:
- Report on leak and dampness coming into living room.
- Say if caused by rainwater or leak from private apartment overhead.
- If it is the responsibility of Dublin City Council or private landlord overhead.
- If responsibility has been established, if court or legal action has commenced.
- Say when this couple can expect problem to be solved.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/214/09Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael
That the manager ensures that all services and service waivers provided to senior citizens and low income families are provided as part of the awareness and information provided in the North West area information bulletin to ensure that they are aware of the options available to them.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/215/09Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael
That the North West Area Committee congratulate the St Kevins Boys Football Club on their 50th Anniversary and all of the voluntary work that has been done by parents, friends and associate of the club during that 50 year period
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/216/09Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael
That the manager would arrange for a clean-up on the laneway from Swords Road through to Shanard
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/217/09Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael
That the manager would arrange for a clean-up in the laneway at the maisonettes at Kildonan drive and investigate why the laneway is constantly overrun with litter, due to lack of bins in the area.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
NW/218/09Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
That the Manager indicates the average annual cost of keeping the
remaining blocks open in view of the anti-social behaviour, heating
and maintenance requirements of the blocks. How much extra money will
need to be spent to improve security on the blocks to an acceptable
level.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
Ballymun Regeneration Matters:
NW/219/09Correspondence from the Office of the Minister for the Environment.
ORDER: Noted.
Motions
NW/220/09Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
That the manager makes a statement on the current financial
position of BRL and how that will impact the regeneration of Ballymun
in the future? What plans have BRL in place to finish out the
regeneration?
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
A.O.B.
NW/221/09Planning Application 2816/09
Area / Area 4 - North WestApplication Number / 2816/09
Application Type / Permission
Applicant / Meteor Mobile Communications Limited
Location / Finglas Shopping Centre, Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Proposal / For the replacement of existing 3no. 1.3m antenna with the installation of a 13m above ground level monopole attached with 3no. 1.5m broadband antenna, for the provision of wireless broadband and telecommunication services.
Registration Date / 17-Apr-2009
ORDER: Noted.
NW/222/09Councillor Liam Kelly on his own behalf and on behalf of the Committee thanked Damian Drumm for all his support and assistance over the years and wished him well in his new role. The Committee welcomed Mr. Michael O’Neill who has been appointed as the new Area Manager for the North West Area.
Attendance:
Members
Chairperson: Councillor Liam Kelly.
NWA
Councillors: Julia Carmichael, Ray Corcoran, Dessie Ellis, John Lyons, Andrew Montague,
Apologies:Councillor Bill Tormey,
Officials:Ciaran McNamara (Assistant City Manager), Michael O’Neill (Area Manager), Ken Hand (Senior Engineer/Deputy Area Manager), Margaret Geraghty (Senior Executive Officer), Mary Taylor (Senior Executive Officer), Steve Margolis (Senior Planner), Vincent Healy (Senior Executive Officer),James Murphy (Senior Executive Engineer), Mick O’Loughlin (Senior Executive Engineer), Alan O’Mara (Executive Technician), Brian Byrne (Project Manager – Finglas), Gerry Filgate (Area Housing Manager-Finglas), Mick O’Rourke (Area Housing Manager- Ballymun), Bernie Roe (Administrative Officer), Clare Caffrey (Act Administrative Officer), Antonia Martin (Sports & Recreation Officer), Eoin Lawlor (Staff Officer), Rose O’Dwyer (Act Senior Staff Officer).
Ballymun Regeneration Limited Personnel
Eamon Farelly, Projects & Contracts Liaison Manager.
Pamela Connolly, Assistant Planner.
Fiona Cooper, Senior Executive Planner.
Others
Sr. Malen, Aisling Project
John Sheridan, Pat Carey’s Office
Councillor Liam Kelly
Chairperson
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