{meta} Agenda for North Central Area Committee on Monday 18th November, 2024, 2.00 pm

Agenda and minutes

North Central Area Committee - Monday 18th November, 2024 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2.. View directions

Contact: Lynda Drysdale

Media

Items
No.	Item
1.	Minutes of the meeting held on 21st October, 2024. PDF 873 KB Attached herewith. Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: Order: Agreed.
2.	Replies from the Director of Services for the North Central Area PDF 544 KB Attached herewith. Additional documents: Webcast for 2. Minutes: Order: Noted.
3.	Environment and Transportation Matters Additional documents: Webcast for 3.
3a	Minutes of the TAG meeting dated 29th October 2024 PDF 90 KB Attached herewith. Will Mangan, Maire Nic Reamoinn, Catalin Rosca. Additional documents: North Central Status A Oct 2024 , item 3a PDF 98 KB North Central Status B Oct 2024 , item 3a PDF 147 KB Webcast for 3a Minutes: Order: Noted.
3b	Gully Report for noting only. PDF 135 KB Attached herewith. Additional documents: Webcast for 3b Minutes: Order: Noted.
4.	Planning and Property Matters Additional documents: Webcast for 4.
4a	Cromcastle Court Phase 1 Project Summary Notification of PrePart 8 Circulation of Layout November 2024 PDF 120 KB Report attached herewith. Attendee TBC Additional documents: Webcast for 4a Minutes: Order: Noted.
5.	Culture, Recreation and Economic Matters Additional documents: Webcast for 5.
5a	St Anne's Park Community Archaeology Programme Verbal Update: Charles Duggan Additional documents: Webcast for 5a Minutes: Deferred to December meeting.
5b	Sports & Wellbeing Officers' Report PDF 565 KB Attached herewith. Attendee TBC Additional documents: Webcast for 5b Minutes: Order: Noted.
6.	North Central Area Matters Additional documents: Webcast for 6.
6a	Area Managers' Reports PDF 7 MB Attached herewith. Derek Farrell, Mick Carroll. Additional documents: 2. Artane-Whitehall LEA CSD November 2024 AC Report , item 6a PDF 645 KB 3. Clontarf Donaghmede LEAs CSD Report November 2024 Report , item 6a PDF 604 KB 4. Artane Whitehall LEA Housng Office November 2024 Report , item 6a PDF 305 KB 5. Clontarf Donaghmede LEA's HOUSING NCAC November 2024 , item 6a PDF 179 KB Webcast for 6a Minutes: Order: Noted.
6b	Housing Supply Report for noting PDF 455 KB Report attached herewith. Additional documents: Webcast for 6b Minutes: Order: Noted
7.	Motions Additional documents: Webcast for 7.
7a	(1) Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons The Area Committee calls for a strategic plan for Ellenfield Park: such a strategic approach to the park should include an inspection of the park's facilities, particularly the playground facilities, and a schedule for any repair works required; consideration of regular community events; the potential for new facilities such as a cafe; and consideration of an alternative location for the installation of the recently proposed ball wall. Additional documents: Webcast for 7a Minutes: The Area Committee calls for a strategic plan for Ellenfield Park: such a strategic approach to the park should include an inspection of the park's facilities, particularly the playground facilities, and a schedule for any repair works required; consideration of regular community events; the potential for new facilities such as a cafe; and consideration of an alternative location for the installation of the recently proposed ball wall. Report The playground in Ellenfield is one of the last playgrounds in the area of older design and is listed for a complete upgrade in 2026. In the meantime weekly recorded and daily visual inspections will continue and repairs scheduled as required to ensure the safety of the facility. The proposal for the ball wall was considered by the Parks Service and there does not appear to be anywhere in the park that could receive such a facility with a sizable footprint without impacting on existing facilities such as the 6 grass pitches, an all-weather training area, 3 all-weather tennis course, teen space and playground. Furthermore such a facility might run contrary to the aims of the work carried out in recent years removing shrubby undergrowth and reducing hedges to open up views across the park and remove cover for congregation after dark and anti-social behaviour. There are no proposals at this time to provide a café at this location which would require a huge investment of capital funding. However if a provider was interested in locating a coffee cart or similar on a trial basis next year to ascertain if there was sufficient footfall for a viable facility the Parks Service will be happy to discuss same. Contact: Fergus O’Carroll, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Contact No: 01 222 6625 Email: parks@dublincity.ie Order: Agreed.
7b	(2) Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons The North Central Area Committee calls for a comprehensive landscaping plan for the linear park running parallel to St. Donagh's Road Donaghmede to enhance the local environmental, safety and aesthetic aspects of this part of the community. Additional documents: Webcast for 7b Minutes: The North Central Area Committee calls for a comprehensive landscaping plan for the linear park running parallel to St. Donagh's Road Donaghmede to enhance the local environmental, safety and aesthetic aspects of this part of the community. Report While the Parks Service’s design team does not currently have the capacity to take on such a scheme for a local green at this time there is significant potential for additional tree planting along this linear open space. The Parks service is happy to meet and discuss same with local residents or environmental groups. Contact: Fergus O’Carroll, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Contact No: 01 222 6625 Email: parks@dublincity.ie Order: Agreed.
7c	(3) Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney That this Area Committee agree that a scheme of 1 hour paid parking be introduced along the stretch in Marino Mart, Fairview, fronting shops/business premises from Haverty Road to Malahide Road from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, as these small local businesses have been hugely negatively impacted upon over the past two years during the construction of the C2CC and need the support of Dublin City Council at this time. Additional documents: Webcast for 7c Minutes: That this Area Committee agree that a scheme of 1 hour paid parking be introduced along the stretch in Marino Mart, Fairview, fronting shops/business premises from Haverty Road to Malahide Road from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, as these small local businesses have been hugely negatively impacted upon over the past two years during the construction of the C2CC and need the support of Dublin City Council at this time. Report That this Area Committee agree that a scheme of 1 hour paid parking be introduced along the stretch in Marino Mart, Fairview, fronting shops/business premises from Haverty Road to Malahide Road from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, as these small local businesses have been hugely negatively impacted upon over the past two years during the construction of the C2CC and need the support of Dublin City Council at this time.TAG in conjunction with Parking Enforcement have assessed this request and agree to introduce max 1 hour paid parking for along the stretch in Marino Mart, Fairview, fronting shops/business premises from Haverty Road to Malahide Road from 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday on a trial basis for the Christmas period. This parking will be reassessed in January 2025 and if any issues arise the parking will revert back to max 3 hour paid parking. Contact: Contact: Will Mangan, Acting Senior Executive Engineer. Tel: 222 5030. Email: william.mangan@dublincity.ie Order: Agreed.
7d	(4) Motion in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe This area committee agrees to provide a DCC Christmas tree on the Malahide Road, located beside the church at the Malahide Rd, Collins Ave East junction. Additional documents: Webcast for 7d Minutes: This area committee agrees to provide a DCC Christmas tree on the Malahide Road, located beside the church at the Malahide Rd, Collins Ave East junction. Report Plans are at an advanced stage for the installation of 12 Christmas trees throughout the North Central Area for the current year. The feasibility of installing a tree at the junction of Malahide Road / Collins Ave.East will be explored with a view to providing a tree at this location for 2025. Contact: Mick Carroll Email: mick.carroll@dublincity.ie Order: Agreed.
7e	(5) Motion in the Name of Councillor John Lyons This Area Committee reaffirms its commitment to deliver a new contemporary arts venue for the North Central Area, and calls on the City Council executive to immediately establish a working group with a remit to develop a vision and comprehensive plan for the creation and management of the new arts venue. Additional documents: Webcast for 7e Minutes: This Area Committee reaffirms its commitment to deliver a new contemporary arts venue for the North Central Area, and calls on the City Council executive to immediately establish a working group with a remit to develop a vision and comprehensive plan for the creation and management of the new arts venue. Report: The City Arts Office and the Area Office will work together to present an initial plan to the JAN NCAC that will help form an Advisory Group. This group made up of local orgs, Artists and DCC will build the Business Case and attempt to secure funds for a Feasibility Study for a new Arts Centre in the North Central Area. Contact: Ray Yeates, Arts Officer Email: ray.yeates@dublincity.ie Order: Agreed.