NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DUBLIN 2 ON MONDAY 12thMARCH 2012
AT 3.00pm
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE
You are hereby notified to attend the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Dublin 2 on Monday 12thMarch at 3.00pm to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith.
Michael O’Neill
AREA MANAGER
Dated this 7thMarch 2012
Contact Persons:
Maggie Moriarty,
June Nugent,
Block 2, Floor 4,
Civic Offices, Dublin 8.
Tel: 222 5127, 5164
Fax: 222 2499
Email:
895. Minutes of Meeting held 13th February 2012(Pages 5-30)
896.Questions to Dublin City Manager(Pages 44-49)
897.Planning Matters
- Planning Applications 2123/12 2124/12
Application Number: 2123/12
Application Type: Permission
Applicant: Tesco Ireland
Location: The former Quinlan's Public House, 24, Terenure Road North, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Proposal: the proposed development comprises;
(a) the demolition of the existing stairs on the north east elevation;
(b) the construction of a new 48sq.m single storey off-licence unit to replace same;
(c) the change of use of the main public house to a local convenience shop (627 sq.m gross at ground floor and 340 sq.m storage and staff areas at first floor);
(d) minor elevational changes and new signage associated with the retail uses;
e) plant to the rear, and;
(f) alterations to the car park layout to facilitate 28 no. parking spaces and cycle spaces and all associated site development works.
- Application Number: 2124/12
Application Type: Permission
Applicant: Tesco Ireland
Location: The former Quinlan's Public House, 24, Terenure Road North, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Proposal: The proposed development comprises;
(a) the demolition of the existing stairs on the north east elevation;
(b) the construction of a 48 sq.m new single storey extension to replace same;
(c) the change of use of the new extended building unit to a local convenience shop with ancillary alcohol sales area (675 sq.m gross at ground floor and 340 sq.m storage and staff areas at first floor);
(d) minor elevational changes and new signage associated with the retail uses;
(e) plant to the rear, and;
(f) alterations to the car park layout to facilitate 28 no. parking spaces, cycle spaces and all associated site development works.
898.Roads & Traffic Matters
- Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on23rd February 2012.
899.Development Department Matters
i.With reference to the proposed lease of a site at 32-34 Kevin Street Upper, Dublin 8 to St. Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School.
(Pages 31-33)
900.Culture, Recreation and Amenity Matters
i.Tree Felling and Pruning Programme for South East Area in 2012(Pages 34-35)
ii.Sport & Leisure Services Quarterly Report December 2011 to February 2012(Page 36-39)
901South East Area Matters
- Area Managers Report(Page 40-43)
Motions
902.Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey
To ask the Manager if he will once and for all arrange a meeting between the relevant Officials in Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and Councillors and residents to discuss and resolve the problems relating to the Dodder Valley Sewer located on the grounds of the former UCD Horticultural grounds at Thornfield that has seen a significant increase in rats in the area and a continuous odour problem for adjoining residents.
903.Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests a report from the Manager on what steps can be taken in relation to the following issues in Palmerston Park:
1)Architectural Survey on condition of and action required to protect and upgrade all buildings in Palmerston Park.
2)The restoration of the former pond in the Park and immediate steps to ensure that it is made safe for children.
3)Consideration be given in consultation with the Richview Residents Association and others for the establishment of a Park Users Forum.
4)Completion of full tree inventory and possibility of developing a Tree Trail.
904.Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests the Manager to arrange a meeting between all the relevant Officials, these councillors and the Pembroke Cottages Area Residents Association to discuss the following issues:
· Continuing problems with drains and sewers in the area.
· Assistance that may be available for community and Residents Association activities.
· Proposals for Herbert Park and improvements thereto
· Plans for the Centenary Celebrations for the Cottages.
Further in advance of the meeting with residents we ask the Manager to supply these Councillors with a copy of the agreement relating to the provision of the all-weather pitch at Herbert Park that was approved by Councillors.
905.Motion from Councillor Oisin Quinn
This Committee calls on the Manager to make the two new playgrounds in Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park smoke free
906.Motion from Councillor Oisin Quinn
This Committee calls on the Manager to organise an on-site meeting between residents and the traffic engineer to discuss local parking solutions to the parking problems on Templemore Road in Rathgar.
907.Motion from Councillor Oisin Quinn
This Committee calls on the Manager to consult with local residents and councillors and bring forward solutions to improve the linear park at Mount Pleasant Square in Ranelagh.
908.Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan
To supply an engineer's report on the structural condition of Huband Bridge and it's suitability for the current volume of traffic. Brickwork at the access to the bridge at Percy Place has become dislodged.
909.Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan
The current status of Broc House Nutley Lane which is presently being used as a carpark by staff of St Vincent's Hospital. As this arrangement is coming to an end, what is the future plan for this premises?
910.Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan
What steps can be taken to deal with no. 11 Pembroke Rd. Ballsbridge. This house has fallen into dereliction and was brought to the attention of DCC as far back as 2007. The owner of the premises is known to the residents.
911.Motion from Councillor Maria Parodi
That this committee opposesthe City Manager'sdecision to further extend the contract for the Poolbeg Incinerator and calls for a full report on the revised commercial arrangements for the project.
912.Motion from Councillor Maria Parodi
To ask the Manager for a progress report on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme to the Docklands.
913.Motion from Councillor Kieran Binchy
To ask the Manager to ensure that a concerted and coordinated approach is taken by the Fire Brigade, the planning section and the public realm section to ensure that while the right to protest is respected it is done so in the area around the Central Bank without infringing on the rights of others.
914.Motion from Councillor Kieran Binchy
To ask the Manager to set up a process whereby the residents of the areas of Pearse Square and Creighton St can get a full and clear explanation as to the causes of the October flooding event in that area, including what effect the new Trinity Buildings and the new Grand Canal buildings may have had on the sewage or drainage system.
915.Motion from Councillor Kieran Binchy
To ask the Manager what support and help is available to a member of the community who wishes to clean up and possibly open up to the public the currently unused green area at the corner of Shaw St and Townsend St, Dublin 2 - help is needed in identifying the owners, and in organising a clean-up.
916.Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill
The state of Grove Park continues to deteriorate due to some landlords neglecting to take care of bins and refuse. This committee agrees that the litter warden be requested to inspect the area on a weekly basis and that theThe Property & Title Research Section in the Law Department prepare a list of the names and contact details of all the Landlords in Grove Park.
917. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill
That the parking spaces on the centre median at Zuma Terrace in Mount Drummond be marked and included in the Residential disc parking scheme. Currently this space is used to sell cars on the public road which is illegal. Furthermore that the Garda Traffic Officer be made aware of this practice and be requested to take appropriate action.
918.Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill
Following my motion a year ago regarding the dangerous design of the extended islands at the exit from Charleville Road onto Leinster Road and the fact that no action has been taken, this committee now recommends that the no entry from Grosvenor Road to Charleville Road be changed to allow traffic enter between 10.00a.m to 4.00p.m.
919.Motion from Councillor Jim O’Callaghan
This Area Committee calls upon the City Manager to secure the necessary additional funds to refurbish the pavilion and lake in Palmerston Park, Dublin 6, which have become run down and which are in urgent need of physical repair.
920.Motion from Councillor Jim O’Callaghan
This committee expresses its extreme concern at the recent decision of the City Manager to postpone again the decision as to whether the City Council will proceed with the proposed incineratorat Poolbeg andbelievesthat, notwithstanding the inordinate public fundsalready invested, the project will not proceed as planned in light of the ongoing uncertainty.
921.Motion from CouncillorJim O’Callaghan
This Area Committee, whilst recognising and respecting the constitutional right of every citizen to assemble and protest, opposes the ongoing failure by the City Council to enforce the planning laws arising from the ongoing breaches of planning permission by the Central Bank at the Central Bank Plaza, Dublin 2, and calls upon the City Manager to enforce those planning laws in order to enable people living and working in the area of Dame Street to enjoy an environment that is compliant with the planning laws.
SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE
COISTE CHEANTAR AN OIRDHEISCIRT
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON
13th FEBRUARY 2012
ORDUITHE A DEINEADH AN COISTE
13th FEABHRA 2012
866. Minutes of Meeting held 09th January 2012
Order: Agreed. Cllr. O’Callaghan asked if any flood defence proposals for the South East Area similar to those in Clontarf are being considered that the members be informed immediately.
867.Questions to Dublin City Manager
Order: Circulated and noted.
868.Environment & Engineering Matters
iReport on flooding issues.
Order: Taken in conjunction with item 883. Cllrs expressed concern that the report did not contain the complete number of properties affected by the flooding. A further meeting to be arranged with the Drainage Department. Follow up with Iarnrod Eireann on their report on the flooding of 24th October 2011.
869.Planning Matters
iApplication Number: 2029/12
Applicant: New Stadium Limited.
Location: Aviva Stadium, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Proposal :Top of Form
For permission for development at the Dodder Walk access route to Aviva Stadium, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (running from London Bridge / Bath Avenue, via the Dodder Walk to the Dodder Walk Stadium entrance and in along the north edge of the back pitch to the entry points at the north of the Stadium). The development will consist of an amendment of the original Stadium permission (DCC Reg Ref 1086/06, ABP Ref PL 29S.218917) in order to allow concert-related access and egress at this entrance route (in addition to the previously access/egress for non-concert events at this entrance route). No works are proposed and the application is solely related to the proposed addition of concert access/egress at this specific entrance route.
Registered Date: 17 January 2012
Order: Recommended refusal.
iiApplication Number 2093/12
Applicant: Lidl Ireland
Location: Site of former Sunday Newspapers Offices, 18, Rathfarnham Road and Beechlawn Way, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Proposal: Construction of a discount foodstore (2,264sq.m gross floor area, incorporating net retail sales area (including ancillary bakery and off licence area) of 1,270sq.m) and all associated ancillary areas. The retail accommodation is located over a surface level car park (74 no. spaces) and connection from the car park to the retail area above is contained within a circulation area (via travelators, lift and stair cores) located along the southern and western elevations. The proposed building is a three storey equivalent structure. A new civic space is proposed adjoining Rathfarnham Road. A new vehicular access will be provided from Beechlawn Way and involves widening of part of Beechlawn Way (western end). Permission is also sought for revised boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, service area/dock leveller, signage and all associated site and development works.
Registered Date: 01 February 2012
Order: Noted.
Bottom of Form
iiiPlanning Enforcement Quarterly Report October – December 2011
Noted: Cllr. Freehill asked for a further report on Fitzwilliam Square. Cllr. O’Callaghan asked for a reporton the site in Ringsend where diesel is being sold.
870.Development Matters
- With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in the premises No 11 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council pending a query from Cllr O’Callaghan that this is the going rate for fee simple.
ii.With reference to the proposed grant of a lease of Kiosk unit, Drury Street CarPark, Dublin 2
Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council. Cllr. Flynn expressed concern about traffic issues.
iii.With reference to the proposed grant of a licence for a café at City Hall, Cork Hill, Dublin 2.
Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council. Cllr. Flynn asked why it was not a 3 year leaseoriginally.
iv.With reference to the Proposed Deletion from the Record of Protected Structures of 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18 & 19 Westmoreland Park, Ranelagh.
Order: Noted.
871.Roads & Traffic Matters
- Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on 19/01/2012
Order: Noted. Councillors were reminded to forward their queries to
ii.Draft Road Maintenance Services 2012 Works Programme
Order: Agreed. Cllr Parodi asked for Bridge Street, Ringsend, Cllr O’Callaghan for Ardee Road and Cllr Lacey asked for Milltown Road to be resurfaced as part of the 2012 works programme.
iii.Public Lighting Works Programme 2012
Order: Agreed
872 .South East Area Matters
- Area Managers Report
Order: Report noted. Cllr. Lacey expressed concern that the canal footpaths are being used for markets. Cllr. O’Callaghan stated that the bins at Church Lane, Rathmines were not being collected properly. Cllr. Freehill suggested that Cllr. Parodi should be included in the sub group involved in the Tall Ships 2012 festival. Cllr. Flynn asked if he also could be included. Cllr. Flynn also asked for an update on the Bavaria City Race to be held in June. Cllr. Freehill asked for a report on the criteria by which Community Arts Grants are allocated.
Motions
873.Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill
That Dublin City Council take in charge the following:
(a)strip of land opposite the side of the Rathmines Library on Leinster Road and at the rear of Leinster Square.
(b)strip of land on the right hand east side entrance to Grosvenor Sq formally known as “DeVesci Terrace.”
Order: Agreed. Cllr Freehill to discuss the issue with Michael O’Neill.
874.Motion from Councillor Oisin Quinn
This Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for a representative from the traffic department to meet with representative from the local national school and parents Oakley Road in Ranelagh to discuss traffic safety issues and potential engineering solutions to safety concerns of the parents and schools.
Order: Moved by Cllr Parodi. Report to Councillor.
875.Motion from Councillor Gerry Ashe
This committee calls on the Manager to establish a pilot scheme to look at introducing measures to rejuvenate the commercial centre of Ringsend Village
Order: Agreed.
876.Motion from Councillor Oisin Quinn
This Committee calls on the Manager to take steps to address the problem of litter, fly-tipping and illegal dumping that is plaguing the green space area in front of Swan Grove in Ranelagh and surrounding streets such as Alma Tce, Alma Court and Rugby Villas. Regular dumping of household litter, carpets and general rubbish takes place. In particular can the waste management department play particular attention to this area and the street cleaning team be requested to roster this area for increased and especially thorough attention. In addition can the Manager notify the Gardai in Rathmines and the Community Garda in particular of this problem so that offenders can be identified and fined as appropriate.
Order: Moved by Cllr. Parodi. Report to Councillor.
877.Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan
To ask the Manager to carry out a review of the impact that both the taxi rank and the bus stop for the airport coaches on Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge are having on the traffic in the area. This new rank has led to many complaints from passing motorists