Agenda and minutes

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Order: Agreed

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Order: Noted

(Jane Cregan PR & Events Manager Irish Rail and Chris Rafferty, District Manager, Irish Rail)

Order: Noted

(Breda Caulfield and Trina O'Connor)

Order:  Residents of Artane Harmonstown Association outlined continuous parking issues affecting the residents.  Traffic Advisory Engineer to meet with Residents in Autumn and refer to Area Committee in 6 months.

(Report herewith)

Order: Noted

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Order: Noted

(Elaine Mulvenny-Report herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Elaine Mulvenny-Report herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Elaine Mulvenny-Reports herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Elaine Mulvenny-Reports herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Elaine Mulvenny-Reports herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Report herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Report herewith)

Order: Agreed

(Update report herewith)

Order: Noted

(Reports herewith)

Order: Noted

Proposed change of use of four existing live/work units and two retail units, to provide two duplex apartments, two apartments and three retail units, Blocks 19 & 20, The Hole in the Wall Road, Dublin 13.  (Eamon Duffy – Reports herewith)

Order: Agreed.

Presentation (Naoise McDonnell)

Order:  Noted.  A summary of the elected members’ views & observations on the application will be included in the Chief Executive’s Report for submission to An Bord Pleanála.  Councillors requested that the presentation be circulated to the Committee.

Presentation (Shane Healy)

Order:  Noted.  A summary of the elected members’ views & observations on the application will be included in the Chief Executive’s Report for submission to An Bord Pleanála.  Councillors requested that the presentation be circulated to the Committee.

As the first meeting of the new City Council takes place on the17th June it is agreed that the next meeting of the NCAC should be a semi induction meeting for the new members elected.  Questions and Motions will be as normal. 

Richard Cleary to investigate and inform Councillors  regarding correct disposal of election posters.

That this Area Committee requests that the National Roads Authority begins the process of converting the Grange Road-Hole in the Wall Road Junction from a roundabout to a crossroads with traffic lights and all appropriate lanes and traffic management.

That this Area Committee requests that the National Roads Authority begins the process of converting the Grange Road-Hole in the Wall Rd Junction from a roundabout to a crossroads with traffic lights and all appropriate lanes and traffic management.

Reply:

The idea of removing the roundabout and converting it into a signalised junction was shelved as it was deemed that the volume of traffic has reached saturation levels. The rationale to construct the Toucan Crossings at the 4-arms of the roundabout was to facilitate the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Perry Chitombo, Executive Engineer - 2226635.

Email:               perry.chitombo@dublincity.ie

Order:  Motion deferred.  Area office will request that an information meeting be held with Councillors and Traffic Department to examine issues and possible mitigation measures in the Autumn.

The North Central Area meeting acknowledges the work of the Edenmore Residents Association and the Edenmore Safer Forum  in improving the public realm of the area. The North Central Area Committee acknowledges that the church grounds at the Edenmore Park end are now rather exposed following the removal of the hedge and its replacement with a plinth. Therefore, the Committee request that railings be fitted onto the plinth to make the church grounds more secure. 

The North Central Area meeting acknowledges the work of the Edenmore Residents Association and the Edenmore Safer Forum  in improving the public realm of the area. The North Central Area Committee acknowledges that the church grounds at the Edenmore Park end are now rather exposed following the removal of the hedge and its replacement with a plinth. Therefore, the Committee request that railings be fitted onto the plinth to make the church grounds more secure. 

Reply:

The previous boundary was not secure and was repeatedly breached by joyriders.  The plinth wall was installed to prevent any further cars being driven from the church car park into the park and being burnt out on the football pitch and improve the safety of the park for users. This issue was highlighted as a major concern by the Edenmore Safety Forum.  The main soccer pitch is still unplayable since the last incident and repairs to same will be affected in the coming weeks now that the weather has improved.

There are no proposals to install railings at this location at this time.  The installation of railings at this location can be examined in the context of future budgets.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Fergus O’Carroll, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2226625

Email:              parks@dublincity.ie

Order: Report to Councillor

This area committee supports the call of the Justice for the Stardust 48 campaign that any new planning application that results from the sale of the Butterly Business Park by Cairns Homes Butterly Ltd must include meaningful consultation with the families of the victims and the survivors of the 1981 fire disaster with a view to installing a memorial on site commemorating the 48 young lives lost, their families and the many hundreds of young people whose lives were scared and adversely affected.

This area committee supports the call of the Justice for the Stardust 48 campaign that any new planning application that results from the sale of the Butterly Business Park by Cairns Homes Butterly Ltd must include meaningful consultation with the families of the victims and the survivors of the 1981 fire disaster with a view to installing a memorial on site commemorating the 48 young lives lost, their families and the many hundreds of young people whose lives were scared and adversely affected.

Reply:

In the event that the relevant landowner enters into pre-application consultation for a substantial redevelopment of the former Stardust site, the Planning Authority will bring the request for a memorial to the attention of the landowner. 

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Bryan Ward, Senior Planner - 2222169

Email:              bryan.ward@dublincity.ie

Order: Agreed

That this area committee notes with dismay the decision to not permit Bonnybrook Community Creche operate from its current location on Glin Road from August this year without any contingencies being put in place. We call on Dublin City Council to use its influence to either have the decision reversed unless a suitable alternative premises in the community can be located.

That this area committee notes with dismay the decision to not permit Bonnybrook Community Crèche operate from its current location on Glin Road from August this year without any contingencies being put in place. We call on Dublin City Council to use its influence to either have the decision reversed unless a suitable alternative premises in the community can be located.

Reply:

The ground floor of the community building is held under lease from Dublin City Council by Bonnybrook Youth Resource Centre Limited for a term of 25 years from 1999. Under the terms of the lease the building must be used for community purposes and the crèche that operates in the Centre forms part of the overall Youth Resource Centre.

The Property Management Section has no direct dealings with the crèche and was unaware of any issue with its operation until the receipt of recent enquiries from public representatives.   In order to seek clarity on the position the Property Management Section has written to Bonnybrook Youth Resource Centre Limited.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Oliver Hickey, Administrative Officer

Email:              oliver.hickey@dublincity.ie

Order: Report to Councillor

That this area committee noting the absence of play facilities in Rockfield Park supports the request by parents and grandparents petitioned in the surrounding estates and schools for a small play area to meet local needs and therefore request that Dublin City Council begin a consultation process with the community about the best location within the park and the design. Furthermore we extend an invite to a parent representative from the campaign to address our area committee in June.

That this area committee noting the absence of play facilities in Rockfield Park supports the request by parents and grandparents petitioned in the surrounding estates and schools for a small play area to meet local needs and therefore request that Dublin City Council begin a consultation process with the community about the best location within the park and the design. Furthermore we extend an invite to a parent representative from the campaign to address our area committee in June.

Reply:

Arrangements will be made to meet with the group of parents who are advocating for a playground in Rockfield Park to see how their request can be addressed.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Fergus O’Carroll, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2226625

Email:              parks@dublincity.ie

Order: Agreed

That the Manager work with An Garda Siochána and all of the schools on Griffith Avenue to try and bring about an understanding of how illegal parking is impacting on local residents, that the manager seek to get the schools, parents of school going children, the Gardaí and Dublin City Council to work together to bring about a solution to this problem as it seems that the good work of Dublin City Council, in installing cycling lanes along the Avenue, has inadvertently resulted in motorists driving onto and parking on the grass verges and footpaths and the problem is worsening.

That the Manager work with An Garda Siochána and all of the schools on Griffith Avenue to try and bring about an understanding of how illegal parking is impacting on local residents, that the manager seek to get the schools, parents of school going children, the Gardaí and Dublin City Council to work together to bring about a solution to this problem as it seems that the good work of Dublin City Council, in installing cycling lanes along the Avenue, has inadvertently resulted in motorists driving onto and parking on the grass verges and footpaths and the problem is worsening.

Reply:

The nature of the illegal parking referred to is typically very short-term while the motorist attends the school or the motorist remains present in the vehicle while dropping school going children off. Meaningful enforcement is difficult in such circumstances as Dublin Street Parking Services are unable to take enforcement action where the driver or a passenger remains in the vehicle or where the driver returns to the vehicle before enforcement action can be completed.

Nevertheless, Parking Enforcement Services will participate in any initiatives taken to address this issue.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contact:           Christopher Carroll, Administrative Officer, Parking Policy &                                                 Enforcement - 2222501            

Email:              christopher.carroll@dublincity.ie

Order:  Motion Falls.