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1 Public Document Pack COMHAIRLE CHONTAE DHÚN LAOGHAIRE-RÁTH AN DÚIN DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Phone: County Hall Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin 09 March 2015 To Each Member of the Dundrum Area Committee Dear Councillor I am to inform you that a meeting of the Dundrum Planning & Enterprise and Transportation & Water Services Area Committee will be held in Dundrum Office - Main Street, Dundrum on Monday, 26th January, 2015 at 5.00 pm to consider the following agenda. A visitor's ticket is enclosed. Yours Faithfully Bernie Gilligan Bernie Gilligan Meetings Administrator Corporate Services & Human Resources *********************************************************************** CLÁR/AGENDA 1. Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes (circulated herewith) 1

2 TRANSPORTATION CEISTEANNA / QUESTIONS 2. SIGNAGE ON THE BALLYOGAN ROAD TO THE NATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE SERVICE To ask the Chief Executive to consider signage from Exits 13 & 14 of the M50 & LUAS/ Bus stops directing users of the National Driving Licence Service to its location? 3. ADDITIONAL RAMP ON GLENCAIRN RISE To ask the Chief Executive to revisit the issue of an additional ramp on Glencairn Rise. Apparently the Council made a commitment to do so, some years ago? 4. TRAFFIC CALMING FOR THE PARK, CABINTEELY To ask the Chief Executive whether she has any traffic calming plans for The Park, Cabinteely, and if she does to confirm whether any such plans provide for the installation of ramps, and if so, to identify where in the estate she proposes to install said ramps? 5. TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT IN KNOCKNASHEE To ask the Chief Executive to carry out a traffic assessment in the Knocknashee residential area to find a solution to the ongoing traffic problems that are causing distress to residents: (a) Speed and volume of traffic on the part of Knocknashee residential area that links Drummartin Road to Kilmacud Road. (b) Speed of traffic from Kilmacud Rd side of Knocknashee to Goatstown Rd where motorists are taking short cuts through the residential area? 6. DUNDRUM ROAD/MILLTOWN BRIDGE To ask the Chief Executive what short, medium and longterm solutions can be found for the ongoing dangerous situations at the Dundrum Rd and Milltown Bridge junction? 7. DOUBLE YELLOW LINES ON BENDS AT ENTRANCE TO TANEY CRESCENT FROM MOUNT CARMEL ROAD To ask the Chief Executive to provide double yellow lines on both bends at the entrance to Taney Crescent from Mount Carmel Road? 8. REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT AT MARLEY GRANGE ESTATE To ask the Chief Executive to reduce the speed limit at Marley Grange estate from 50 km to 30 km? 9. DOUBLE YELLOW LINES AT ENTRANCE TO ROSEMOUNT PARK FROM ROSEMOUNT ESTATE To ask the Chief Executive to provide double yellow lines at the entrance to Rosemount Park from Rosemount estate? 10. LAND LYING FALLOW AT TIG MO CHROI, GLENAMUCK ROAD 2

3 To ask the Chief Executive what her intentions are for the following land that is lying fallow at the following location and what is her proposal for the Council s use of this land, bearing in mind the present housing crisis Acres at Tig mo Chroi, Glenamuck Road? 11. REPORT ON REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT IN MARLEY GRANGE ESTATE. To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update report on progress made to date in respect of the written submission to the Council made by Marley Grange Resident s Association dated 2nd November, 2014 concerning its request for a speed limit reduction to be implemented in their estate (even if on a pilot basis) with said update report to include, if possible, the projected time frame that it will take for the matter to be considered and/or acted upon? 12. CONTINUATION OF WHITE LINE ON SANDYFORD ROAD PAST EXIT OF ARDGLAS ESTATE To ask the Chief Executive that the white line on the Sandyford Road, Dundrum, be continued past the exit of the Ardglass estate? There is currently a broken white line on the Sandyford Road, from the pedestrian crossing at Balally Drive to the junction with Wickham Way. This means that traffic heading towards that junction, with the intention of turning right at the traffic lights, especially at peak traffic times are unfortunately inclined to overtake on the wrong side of the road and often do so at speed to avoid traffic moving in the opposite direction. This presents a very real risk to those exiting Ardglass heading south on the Sandyford Road. This serious concern can be addressed by changing the road marking to a continuous white line, ending at the exit from their estate. 13. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT BALLINTEER COMMUNITY SCHOOL ON BROADFORD ROAD To ask the Chief Executive to please consider installing a pedestrian crossing at Ballinteer Community School, in the interest of safety? 14. ROAD MARKINGS ON BALLYOGAN ROAD (AFTER EXITING KILGOBBIN ROAD) To ask the Chief Executive to put a road marking on the Ballyogan Road (after exiting Kilgobbin Road) to encourage traffic to the correct side of the road for a left or right turnoff and help prevent unnecessary traffic congestion? 15. 'DEER CROSSING' SIGNS ON BALLYCORUS ROAD To ask the Chief Executive to please erect Deer Crossing signs on Ballycorus Road between Minehill and the site under construction? 16. ROAD SAFETY ON GLENAMUCK ROAD (NEAR OLD GOLDEN BALL PUB) To ask the Chief Executive to make the road safer (where the bend is located near the old Golden Ball pub) at the top of Glenamuck Road? 17. IMPROVED ROAD ACCESS TO THE CARRICKMINES RETAIL PARK To ask the Chief Executive what plans are there for improving road access to the Carrickmines retail park and when will this happen? 3

4 18. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON BALLYOGAN ROAD To ask the Chief Executive what plans are there for a pedestrian crossing on the Ballyogan Road at the new Gael Scoil Shliabh Rua? 19. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FROM BALLYOGAN WOOD LUAS STOP TO THE PARK, CARRICKMINES To ask the Chief Executive to put in a pedestrian crossing at the Luas Stop 'Ballyogan Wood' to make access safer to The Park, Carrickmines? 20. ADDITIONAL DOUBLE YELLOW LINES IN CAIRNFORT ESTATE To ask the Chief Executive to place double yellow lines at the corners of the first junction in Cairnfort estate. There are double yellow lines at the top but not at the bottom, as a result the cars parked at the bottom are now causing a blind spot and a danger to cars turning? 21. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC LIGHT SEQUENCE AT JUNCTION OF BLACKTHORN DRIVE AND THE DRUMMARTIN LINK ROAD To ask the Chief Executive to review the traffic lights sequence, particularly during off peak hours, at the junction of Blackthorn Drive and the Drummartin Link Road (The Beacon Hospital)? 22. YELLOW BOX OUTSIDE FERNLEIGH ESTATE ON THE KILGOBBIN ROAD To ask the Chief Executive to have a Yellow Box placed outside the Fernleigh Estate on the Kilgobbin Road? 23. DEFERRED AND DELAYED WORKS FROM 2014 AND ROAD SAFETY AUDITS To ask the Chief Executive, in the administrative area of this Committee how many minor works were deferred from 2014, how many works are delayed due to disputes over ownership, and are there any road safety audits? 24. Electrically Powered vehicle Recharging Bays S.I. NO. 325/2014 Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Car Clubs and Electrically Powered Vehicles) Regulations (circulated herewith ) 25. Consultation on the Introduction of 30 km / h Speed Limit in Residential Estates Consultation on the Introduction of 30 km/h Speed Limit in Residential Estates (Presentation at meeting) 26. Consultation with Garda Commissioner (circulated herewith) 27. Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence 1. Correspondence dated 3 rd December 2014 from the RPA regarding anti Social Behaviour in the vicinity of Windy Arbour Luas Stop. 4

5 2. Correspondence dated 25 th November 2014 regarding parking problems in the vicinity of the Islamic Cultural Centre. (circulated herewith) RÚIN / MOTIONS 28. REQUEST FOR BUS SHELTER IN BELARMINE That this Committee writes to Dublin Bus to ask them to install a bus shelter at the bus terminus in Belarmine 29. PARKING PLAN FOR PATRICK DOYLE ROAD That this Committee, in the interest of safety provide a plan for Patrick Doyle Road as there is a problem with cars parking from Classon Bridge up to the childrens playground and it is very difficult for traffic to enter or exit this area 30. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF LOCATION MAPS ON LUAS LINES That this Committee writes to the operators of LUAS to have the location maps on each platform inspected to ensure that they are more intuitive and easier to read. At present the streets and roads visible on some maps are not the streets directly in front of the viewer. They are in fact the streets and roads behind the viewer, thus causing confusion for a visitor new to the area 5

6 31. Flooding Acorn Drive WATER SERVICES BUSINESS CEISTEANNA / QUESTIONS To ask the Chief Executive what can be done to alleviate the continual flooding of Acorn Drive/Acorn Rd, Dundrum during adverse weather conditions. Additional drainage has been previously installed but is failing to adequately address the issue. Are there any previous reports available relating to the initial installation of the additional drainage? 32. DRAIN REPAIR To ask the Chief Executive to examine and repair the drain at the N11/ Trees Rd Lower/ Greygates junction that floods every time there is heavy rainfall. This problem is creating a safety hazard for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists? 33. RIVER SLANG To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a cleaning of the River Slang from the traffic lights on Ballinteer Road to Wyckham Bypass? 34. SEPTIC TANKS To ask the Chief Executive, what advice she can give regarding grant schemes for the replacement of private septic tanks within the administrative area of this committee? 35. MAINS SEWER CONNECTION To ask the Chief Executive to please advise residents of Jamestown Cottages how they should plan for their connection to the mains sewer in Cruagh Manor/Wingfield and what they need to do to avail of the group grant scheme? 36. LEAD PIPES To ask the Chief Executive for a full update on the current status of updating lead pipes on South Avenue? 37. FLOODING To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the flooding problem at the junction of South Avenue and Trees Road Lower? 38. Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence (if any, to be circulated) 39. Noise Levels RÚIN / MOTIONS That this Committee write to the owner of (address supplied) expressing grave concern at the noise levels, duration and unreasonably late finish of the party held there on November 1st, 2014 and taking into consideration the amount of residents (from DLRCC area and South Dublin CC area) distressed by this social function, ask that this type of event with noise levels of this volume never occurs again and that 6

7 the Committee write to South Dublin County Council requesting that they write to the owner of (address supplied) expressing grave concern at the noise levels, duration and unreasonably late finish of the party held there on November 1st, 2014 and taking into consideration the amount of residents (from DLRCC area and South Dublin CC area)distressed by this social function, ask that this type of event with noise levels of this volume never occurs again 40. Flooding That the Chief Executive would please note the amount of flooding (following heavy rainfall) on Springfield Lane that began following development in the immediate area and please take this into consideration when considering future planning permissions 41. Flooding To request the Chief Executive to report on what measures could have been taken to prevent the recent flooding on Nutgrove Ave and whether any steps can be taken to prevent a future re-occurrence. 7

8 42. MOUNT ANVILLE DEPOT PLANNING & ENTERPRISE BUSINESS CEISTEANNA / QUESTIONS To ask the Chief Executive to obtain a valuation of the Council-owned lands at Mount Anville depot on Foster s Avenue in early course? 43. COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN To ask the Chief Executive to please clarify if the information on website is accurate, specifically, whether this proposal was adopted into the DLR County Development Plan and please state if discussions are on-going with Council Officials to ensure this facility can be delivered as stated on the website? 44. DERELICT SITE To ask the Chief Executive for an update on placing the former Esmonde Motor site, Stillorgan, on the Derelict Site Register? 45. Proposed Disposal of Council owned Land at Dreeland, Taney Park, rear of 89 Rosemount. Proposed Disposal of Council owned Land at Dreeland, Taney Park, rear of 89 Rosemount (circulated herewith) 46. Major Planning Applications (circulated herewith) 47. Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence (if any to be circulated) 48. An Post RÚIN / MOTIONS That this committee would please write to An Post requesting them to please investigate why letters intended for residents in Sandyford Park (beside Sandyford village) are going to Sandyford Business Park and advise how they can prevent this occurring in future 49. Mount Anville Depot That the Chief Executive to give an update on the current use of the Mount Anville depot and to give a commitment to make sure the site is secured. 8

9 Agenda Item 1 DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes of the Dundrum Planning & Enterprise and Transportation & Water Services Area Committee held in the Dundrum Office - Main Street, Dundrum on Monday, 24 November 2014 at 5.00 pm PRESENT Councillors: Councillors: Brennan, Shay Curran, Chris Daly, Kevin Dockery, Liam Donnelly, Deirdre Hand, Pat Horkan, Gerry Madigan, Josepha Martin, Catherine McCarthy, Lettie McGovern, Lynsey Murphy, Brian Murphy, Tom Nic Cormaic, Sorcha O'Brien, Peter O'Neill, Seamas Richmond, Neale Saul, Barry Councillor Barry Saul presided as Chairperson Apologies were received from Councillor Humphreys, Richard and Tallon, Grace OFFICIALS PRESENT Declan McCulloch (Senior Executive Officer, Planning & Enterprise), Anne O'Connor (A/Administrative Officer Planning & Enterprise), Dave Irvine (Senior Planner), Mary Henchy (Senior Planner, Planning & Enterprise), Anne Devine (Senior Engineer, Transportation & Water Services), Michael Mangan (Senior Engineer Projects Transportation & Water Services), Gerard Looney (Senior Engineer Transportation & Water Services) and Padraig Watters (Senior Executive Engineer Transportation & Water Services) DDP/259/14 Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy and seconded by Councilor N. Richmond that the minutes of the Dundrum Area committee (Planning and Enterprise and Transportation & Water Services) meeting held on the 29 th October, 2014 be ADOPTED and APPROVED. PLANNING & ENTERPRISE BUSINESS DDP/260/14 CEISTEANNA/ QUESTIONS Document Pack Page 1

10 It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy that pursuant to Standing Orders No. 13 (c) question no. 2 be ADOPTED and APPROVED. DDP/261/14 PROGRESS REPORT Question: Councillor C Curran To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report into the current situation regarding address supplied? Reply: Following High Court Proceedings, it has been agreed that this property will be handed back to the Council in early January DDP/262/14 Major Planning Applications It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading. DDP/263/14 Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading. DDP/264/14 CONCLUSION OF PLANNING & ENTERPRISE BUSINESS Planning & Enterprise Business concluded at 5.05pm. WATER SERVICES BUSINESS DDP/265/14 Water Services It was AGREED to take Water Services business prior to Transportation Business. DDP/266/14 CEISTEANNA/QUESTIONS It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading. DDP/267/14 Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading. Document Pack Page 2

11 DDP/268/14 Jamestown Cottage It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and seconded by Councillor N. Richmond. That the Chief Executive has the Jamestown Cottages, Kiltiernan connected to the mains sewage pipes. The following Report was CIRCULATED: Responsibility for approving all new sewer connections rests with Irish Water. Applications should be made through the Local Authority and will be forwarded to Irish Water for their decision. Following approval for the connection(s) it will be the applicant s responsibility to lay the private sewer to the public sewer and to obtain a Road Opening Licence and pay all appropriate fees. The most economically advantageous method of construction for the residents would be by way of a single pipe serving all the houses and grant funding may be available from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The DOECLG provide a Group Sewerage Scheme whereby a number of residents come together and arrange for the design and construction of a private Group Sewerage Scheme. Details of Group Sewerage Schemes can be obtained by contacting the DOECLG directly on (01) It might be prudent in the first instance to request a sewer connection from Irish Water before the Group Sewerage Scheme is progressed to design stage. Following a discussion the report was AGREED. DDP/269/14 CONCLUSION OF WATER SERVICES BUSINESS Water Services Business concluded at 5.10 pm TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS DDP/270/14 CEISTEANNA/ QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy that pursuant to Standing Orders No. 13 (c) question nos 5-12 be ADOPTED and APPROVED. DDP/271/14 DOUBLE YELLOW LINES ON BALLYOGAN ROAD Question: Councillor C. Curran To ask the Chief Executive to consider the implementation of double yellow lines on the bends at the entrance to Ballyogan Vale (photo attached). Vehicles are parking on both the bend and on the footpath representing a danger to wheelchair users, local children, motorists and pedestrians? Reply: Traffic Section will forward the request for Double Yellow Lines to the joint Traffic Section/Gardaí Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for consideration. Document Pack Page 3

12 DDP/272/14 SOUND FROM TRAFFIC LIGHTS BELARMINE PLAZA Question: Councillor C. Curran To ask the Chief Executive to reduce the sound from the traffic lights or consider a zebra crossing at Belarmine Plaza after 8.00 pm as the sound tends to echo, affecting the comfort of residents Reply: Traffic Section will check the sound alert levels for the visually impaired at the pedestrian crossing beside the Belarmine Plaza, Belarmine Avenue. The sound alert levels will be lowered, if warranted to a workable level which should help to address any noise issues raised by local residents. DDP/273/14 DOUBLE YELLOW LINES IN BELFIELD DOWNS Question: Councillor P. Hand: To ask the Chief Executive why did the Council install double yellow lines outside, (address supplied), as residents living in this estate have had no problems with parking at the location? Reply: Double Yellow Lines were installed alongside the Hammer Head in Belfield Downs to facilitate vehicular access to an adjoining residential driveway and to provide turning space for road users. These Double Yellow Lines were approved by the joint Traffic Section/Gardaí Traffic Advisory Group (TAG). DDP/274/14 BUS SHELTER ON GRANGE ROAD Question: Councillor P. Hand: To ask the Chief Executive to request that Dublin Bus provide a bus shelter on Grange Road opposite Centra supermarket (Marlay Park)? Reply: Traffic and Road Safety Section will write to Dublin Bus to request that they consider the provision of a bus shelter on Grange Road, at Marlay Park. DDP/275/14 BUS SHELTER IN WINDY ARBOUR Question: Councillor P. Hand: Document Pack Page 4

13 To ask the Chief Executive to request that Dublin Bus provide a bus shelter at Windy Arbour opposite Dundrum Business Park? Reply: Traffic and Road Safety Section will write to Dublin Bus to request that they consider the provision of a bus shelter at Windy Arbour opposite Dundrum Business Park. DDP/276/14 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING GLENAMUCK ROAD NORTH Question: Councillor L. McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive to please create safe pedestrian access for residents crossing from Glenamuck Road North across the Leopardstown RC Link Road? Reply: Traffic Section will include the assessment of the pedestrian link between Glenamuck Road North and the Leopardstown Racecourse Link Road as part of its 2015 programme of work. DDP/277/14 SAFETY AUDIT AT BANKSIDE COTTAGES / DUNDRUM ROAD / MILLTOWN BRIDGE ROAD Question: Councillor S. O Neill: To ask the Chief Executive to provide a safety audit at Bankside Cottages/Dundrum Road/Milltown Bridge Road junction, as there have been several accidents (one fatal), with the intention of replacing pedestrian barriers etc.? Reply: Traffic Section has reviewed the junction of Bankside Cottages / Dundrum Road / Milltown Bridge Road and proposes to install additional signage, traffic bollards and road markings to improve the safety at this junction. It should be noted that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) accident records for the years do not show any reported accidents or fatalities at this junction. DDP/278/14 NOISE POLLUTION FROM N11 EXPERIENCED BY CHERRYWOOD RESIDENTS Question: Councillor L. McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive to please suggest what can be done to alleviate the noise pollution and overlooking of rear gardens by passing buses from the N11 for residents in Cherrywood? Reply: The quality bus corridor (QBC) bus route along the N11 is an integral part of the transport network in the County and is one of the most heavily used bus routes in Dublin. It would be the Document Pack Page 5

14 view of the Transportation Department that as there are no bus stops close to the row of houses on the N11, thus the overlooking is only by passing buses and not for a long period of time. It should furthermore be noted, houses are over 30m back from the bus lane. This distance is considered to be acceptable when considering closeness to passing traffic. In relation to noise, Year 1 of the Dublin Agglomeration 5-year Environmental Noise Action Plan made a commitment to identify from strategic noise maps where priority action is required at a local level. This was to be based on a ranking system using a ranking matrix to identify locations where noise mitigation measures are necessary, feasible and cost effective. However this process has not yet commenced. DDP/279/14 N11 Pedestrian and Cycle route The following presentation was presented by Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates: N11 Quality of Service Improvements Brewery Road to Stillorgan Presentation to Dundrum Area Committee 25 th of November 2014 Document Pack Page 6

15 Project Brief Improved cycle facilities Improved pedestrian facilities Review and improve safety at existing junctions Landscape proposals Proposed Scheme New cycle track/lane (minimum 2.0m) on both sides of road Cycle facilities brought through junctions New pedestrian crossings and upgrade of existing crossings Safety improvements at accesses onto N11 Upgrade of existing bus stops New traffic lane arrangement at Brewery Road Landscape proposals Document Pack Page 7

16 Proposed Scheme Extent of Scheme Proposed Scheme Stillorgan junction Proposed Layout Document Pack Page 8

17 Proposed Scheme Brewery Road junction Proposed Layout Proposed Scheme Typical Cross Section Document Pack Page 9

18 Public Consultation Non-statutory public consultation Plans on display from 28 March 2014 to 25 April No. Submission received Summary of key issues raised (1of7) 1. Left hand slip lanes at Lower Kilmacud Road Stillorgan Park Road should be cycle only, or a separate slip lane should be provided for cyclists 2. An alternative to the existing bus stop on Lower Kilmacud Road should be explored as it may cause conflict with cyclists 3. The kerb radii at St John of God s Hospital and Stillorgan Grove should be tightened and STOP line marking should be reviewed Document Pack Page 10

19 Summary of key issues raised (2of7) 4. The existing pedestrian crossing on St Brigid s Church Road should be upgraded to a Pelican crossing 5. The vehicle slip lanes at the N11 Stillorgan Road Farmleigh Avenue junction should be removed, or separate slip lanes should be provided for cyclists 6. Reduce the lane widths to 3m so a better quality of service can be achieved for cyclists Summary of key issues raised (3of7) 7. The removal of the slip road from Stillorgan Park Road to the N11 Stillorgan Road will add to the already congested traffic lanes 8. Raised crossings are not user friendly for cyclists and disrupt surface water flow 9. Ramps should be removed or the angle of approach and departure be reduced to give a smoother ride 10.All cycle tracks should be on road and there should be no shared surfaces Document Pack Page 11

20 Summary of key issues raised (4of7) 11.A pedestrian bridge would provide a safer and less interfering solution than the proposed toucan crossing 12.The deflection of cycle tracks around bus stops should be reduced, and to facilitate this the bus stops should be moved further from the junctions 13.The proposed trees should be carefully chosen to ensure that leaves do not shed onto the carriageway Summary of key issues raised (5of7) 14.No consideration is given to the phasing of traffic lights on the N11; currently traffic is stopped at every second junction regardless of whether the speed limit is observed 15.Consider restriction of vehicles turning right from St Brigid s Church Road to Brewery Road Document Pack Page 12

21 Conclusions and Recommendations Revised layout at the bus stop outside Farmleigh Avenue to provide improved segregation between pedestrians and cyclists. Existing pedestrian crossing on St Brigid s Church Road to be upgraded to a Pelican crossing. A review of existing traffic management and parking layout on St Brigid s Church Road, with improvements to be included as part of this scheme. The Report was NOTED. DDP/280/14 Balinteer Road Traffic Safety Improvement scheme The following presentation was presented by Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates: Document Pack Page 13

22 Problem Identification Residents Concerns High speeds Difficulty entering and exiting estates Rear End collisions Traffic Safety on Ballinteer R Project Brief Traffic surveys Topographical surveys Develop options to address local residents concerns Provide preliminary layout drawing for public consultation Prepare construction tender documents Document Pack Page 14

23 Traffic Surveys Wesley College Roundabout; Junction of Ballinteer Road and Clonlea Park; Junction of Ballinteer Road and Clonlea; Junction of Ballinteer Road and Delbrook Park; Junction of Ballinteer Road and College Park; Junction of Ballinteer Road and The Heights; Pedestrian crossing on Ballinteer Road, just south of The Heights. Document Pack Page 15

24 Preliminary Design Options Phase 1: i. Signalise junction of Ballinteer Road and The Heights. ii.college Park Avenue - priority junction with signalised toucan crossing on the south arm. iii.signalise junction of Ballinteer Road and College Park Avenue with toucan crossings on the north and east arms. Preliminary Design Options Phase 2 Signalisation of Wesley College Roundabout Document Pack Page 16

25 iii. Signalise College Pk Ave The Heights too close to M50 Dont want to encourage rat run at The Heights College Park Avenue more central on link Will best assist access and egress at remaining junctions Signalisation preferred over toucan crossing- Crossing may be called at irregular intervals Crossing won t necessarily be called during peak congestion periods Modelling Results (Phase 1) 2 approach lanes required from College Park Avenue onto Ballinteer Road Requires relocation of pillar and widening on southern side Impact on existing trees Document Pack Page 17

26 Modelling Results (Phase 2) Option to fit signalised junction within land envelope used by existing roundabout didnt work The following lane configurations required: 2 approach lanes on Wesley College Access Rd 2 Straight and one Right turn lane on Ballinteer Road and Wyckham Way approaches Proposed Scheme (Phase 1) Document Pack Page 18

27 Proposed Scheme (Phase 1) Proposed Scheme (Phase 2) Document Pack Page 19

28 Programme Propose to proceed with Phase 1 Preparation of Phase 1 contract documents with a view to construction in 2015 Phase 2 requires land take and will be considered in the medium term Following a discussion the presentation was NOTED. DDP/281/14 Overview of Dublin Bus Network Operations The following presentation was made by Mr. D O Leary, Dublin Bus: 1 Dublin Bus Update 2014 Document Pack Page 20

29 Dublin Bus Overview Fleet (excluding Tour buses) 845 standard double deck 70 tri-axle double deck 3 midi buses 111 routes 7,300 weekday timetabled trips 52 million vehicle km operated per annum 2,400 drivers we are now actively recruiting at least 100 new drivers in ,200 total staff 7 depots 116 million customers 5,000 bus stops Network Direct Objectives Simplify the route network Match supply with demand Increase cross city services Improve multi modal integration Largest bus network restructuring in Europe- completed Redesign of all 171 bus routes 36% reduction in route numbers therefore much simpler network Network coverage maintained +400 meetings with external stakeholders Complete redesign of operational practices for all employees Easier to market and explain Document Pack Page 21

30 Network Direct Outcome 2009 Project End Change Routes % Fleet 1, % Staff Customers Financial 3,891 3,210-17% +3%pa 45M pa saving Document Pack Page 22

31 Customer Experience Real Time Passenger Information on-street units at ~ 500 bus stops now expanded list to NTA for further 400 Real time information available at all 5000 stops on Apps, Web and Txt. 800,000 app downloads across iphone/android Customer Relationship Database building has commenced through Wi-Fi & web to develop outbound route specific alerts, allowing real time updates about changes to your route Audio announcements - next stop and safety - on all buses by August 2014 Passenger Information Displays On-Bus Rolling out across the fleet during Working closely with the NTA to improve customer information mapping, timetables, on-line information - across the GDA Customer Experience WIFI free and working well available on all buses and routes now Extensive use of on-line channels to communicate with customers. Both customer support & outbound marketing/information: Ave. 400,000 site visits per month 16,000+ followers on Facebook, 24,000+ on Twitter We are using all media channels to drive customers online to relearn the new Network (Network Noel) in a fun and engaging way We are working closely with the NTA to improve customer information mapping, timetables, on-line information via the National Journey Planner - across the GDA Document Pack Page 23

32 Leap and Fares Full LEAP implementation from end 2014 to include: Products Dublin Bus rambler now purchased onto the Leap Card Capping limits on the cost of daily and weekly travel now apply free journeys after a certain spend Rebate - next journey within 90 minutes after start of first will be discounted Autoload - Direct Debit arrangement to topup epurse automatically if credit falls below a certain point Next step is to look at simplification of the DB cash fare range over three year period from 2014 Significant improvements in ease of using the networks and value for customers Customer Numbers Growing Growth of over 3% annually. This trend has now stabilised. We expect to carry an additional 4 million customers in million. Build on strong performance of Network Direct /RTPI/Leap Additional 10 buses in service November 2014 to service increased customer peak volumes Additional 10 buses will be required from early 2015 to restore service level taking account of LCC diversions Westland Row Minimum of 50 additional buses will be needed in next 3 years 3 additional people employed for every bus added to the fleet Document Pack Page 24

33 CAPITAL It is critically important to Dublin Bus to continue and ring-fence annual investment in the fleet both for refurbishment and for new vehicles ( 40M p.a.) Plan assumes 90 buses per annum are purchased Comprehensive business case submitted to and agreed with NTA supports purchase of 90 buses every year. Crucial for reliability, customer facilities, quality, environment, minimum cost. Priorities and Concerns Service growth to meet rising customer demand is essential and must be supported Capital program for buses must be ring-fenced in the context of big capital projects coming back on to the agenda City Centre must be equally as accessible from all corridors in the city be careful about moving bus services to more remote streets Strong support for Bus Rapid Transit Luas Cross City must be managed carefully over the next 3 years. The following issues and Responses were circulated to the meeting: Dundrum & District Bus Issues Nov /16A Bus Route Restoring limited service on Churchtown road lower (14a) and Nutgrove Avenue (16a). REPLY A review of the network in the area will be undertaken, however D/B currently have no plans to change the current services in the area. Document Pack Page 25

34 16/16A Bus Route Residents in Mountain View have requested that the 16A route be reinstated as the area's older commuters are not able to walk all the way up to the Grange Road to use the other 16 service. Many residents used the service to get into town. REPLY Route 14 operates on Barton Road which runs adjacent to Mountain View Capacity of 16 during Marley concerts and other events REPLY MCD Concert promoters used private contractors this year, however D/B put on extra resources on all routes serving Marley Park. 17 Bus Route Capacity on 17 route in early morning It has been brought to my attention that the 7.30am bus is full by the time it gets to Churchtown (opposite the Bottle Tower Pub) and as I understand there is a considerable wait for the next one. A lot of students in the area use this route to get to school in Stillorgan. There have been recent complaints from commuters about the bus not stopping in Churchtown in the morning because it's too full. There seems to be more passengers using it since the recent return to school. Is it possible to include an extra bus on that route on weekday mornings or perhaps use a bigger bus? Commuters using the early morning 17 service to Blackrock are finding that the buses on arrival in Churchtown are so full that no more passengers can get on. Buses pass them by full, regularly leaving them stranded and late for school/work. Future of 17 and other routes in privatisation. Request Dublin Bus to carry out a survey on the No 17 bus when it reaches Churchtown as residents in that area find the bus is full to capacity and are unable to gain access. REPLY Due to the earlier starting times for students attending Colaiste Eoin and Colaiste Iosagain (08.35hrs Registration) Students are now taking the first bus from Rialto, D/B have put on an extra bus from KCR at 07.30hrs. Note: last year we also put on an extra bus but was taken off after four weeks due to poor passenger numbers. 46A Bus Route Report on the issue of the 46a no longer serving Stillorgan Village Stillorgan Village was by-passed following the revision of the route some time back. The rationale for this was the fact that the new route shortened the journey for commuters boarding between Dun Laoghaire and Brewery Rd. This change has caused hardship for the elderly in Stillorgan and Kilmacud and is affecting the schools in the area. Could Dublin Bus look at perhaps a number of routes going through Stillorgan Village to coincide with school times? REPLY Document Pack Page 26

35 In relation to realigning the services through Stillorgan Village, this would be contrary to the key deliverables of Network Direct, the implementation of which are part of Dublin bus contract for services with the NTA. 99% of our customers on the N11 are heading to destinations beyond Stillorgan Village. 46B Bus Route Report on the possibility of reviving the old 46B route in mount Merrion. There is a huge demand for this service which has been defunct for a number of years. REPLY Surveys were carried out on passenger numbers boarding on the 47 route in Mount Merrion, Our surveys will show poor figures of eight to ten passengers a day. 47 Bus Route Review the 47 Bus Route to no longer include Sandymount, Irishtown and Ringsend. It is welcome that the new route provides a direct link to Vincent s Hospital however its further extension through other areas lengthens the commuting time for passengers. REPLY 47 route now links customers from Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount to St Vincent s Hospital and UCD from the City Centre. 11 Bus Route The 11 Bus now says Sandyford Business District but on the Dublin Bus website on the timetables etc it is still called Sandyford Industrial Estate, can this be changed ASAP? REPLY Website has been changed; Bus Stop carousals will be updated in time. 63 Bus Route Report on how the 63 service is working since it was rerouted to serve Dun Laoghaire via Cornelscourt Hill. REPLY Passenger Numbers are still disappointing; review of routing will take place in early 2015 Bus Shelters Process of getting bus shelters. Request a bus shelter is provided at Windy Arbour opposite Dundrum Business Park Request a bus shelter is provided on Grange Road opposite Centra supermarket ( Marlay Park) Request for the provision of a sheltered bus stop on the Murphystown Road, inward bound, opposite the Glencairn Luas stop Miscellaneous Buses breeching three ton limit on Whitethorn Road on way back to garage. REPLY D/B management were shocked to hear that buses are traveling through this estate; a notice has been put up in the garage informing drivers not to use this route. Document Pack Page 27

36 There is a problem along some N11 routes where the buses are full in the mornings and commuters have to wait until three or four go by without stopping before they can board a bus. REPLY D/B has recently put on extra services on the 145 route from Woodbrook, we now have an additional five minute service from Woodbrook to Heuston Station, we have also beefed up the 46A service from Foxrock Church, in the last two weeks a further seven buses have been added to our service from this stop. Following a discussion the Presentation was NOTED. The Chairman thanked Dublin Bus for their presentation. DDP/282/14 The Consultation with Garda Commissioner The following report was CIRCULATED:- LINING LIST: October TAG 2014 TAG No. Street, Area [Map Ref. 1 ] Type / Description Dodder Vale Glasson Court Glenabbey Road Hillcrest Road Larchfield Road Mount Carmel Road Yellow box is not appropriate in this location. The existing DYL s work to protect this pedestrian entrance, illegal parking should be reported to the Gardaí in Rathfarnham Station A Disabled Parking Bay will be provided near nr. 6 Glasson Court at the start of the nose-in parking outside nr. 9 Yellow Box is not appropriate in this location as a measure to curb a parking issue. Provide 12m DYL s across the entrance to the Tennis club A half Yellow Box will not be provided here, as it does not satisfy the criteria outlined in the DLRCC Lining and Signing Policy. Provide a Keep Clear box on the Southern lane 5m long to protect the junction Provide 21m of DYL s on cul-de-sac at 58 Larchfield Road at the entrance to the park comprising 7m(South), 7m(West), 7m(North), renew edge of carriageway markings, and existing continuous centreline markings around bend between Larchfield Road and Mount Carmel Road No Parking issues observed in either location, DYL s not warranted Oakdown road No Parking issues observed, DYL s not warranted Lower Trees Road This item has been Deferred Stonemasons Way Disabled Parking Bay to be provided on the Northern end of the Indented parking area on the West side of Stonemasons Way nearest the signalised crossing at Saint Naithís school Document Pack Page 28

37 Ludford Drive Sandyford Road Enniskerry Road Provide 12m of DYL s from the gully outside 16 Ludford Drive on the Western side of the bend across the drive of 16 Ludford Drive, and the pedestrian access route Provide 20m of edge of carriageway markings along bend to define the edge of traffic lanes Provide continuous centreline on Sandyford Road between entrance of Balally Drive and Ardglass estate, Provide continuous cycle track line and additional cycle symbols between signalised crossing near Balally Drive and start of the left turn slip lane at the junction of Sandyford Road with Wyckham Way (except across junctions) Provide half yellow box (6m long) on South side of Enniskerry Road at entrance to Sandyford Pitch and Putt course DYL = double 2x100mm yellow lines northbound side = NBS SYL = single 100mm yellow line southbound side = SBS Box = hatched yellow junction box eastbound side = EBS Clear = white box + "KEEP CLEAR" lettering westbound side = WBS Yield = dashed 200mm yield line + yield symbol + solid 20m CL junction = jct. Stop = solid 200mm stop line + "STOP" lettering + solid 20m CL pedestrian = ped. No Entry = 200mm solid line + dashed line + "NO ENTRY" lettering pedestrian crossing = Ped Xing CL = 100mm centre line drawing = dwg. note: disabled parking bays lining and logo in yellow between = b/n 1 OSI Dublin City and District Street Guide, 6th edition opp = opp. The report was AGREED. DDP/283/14 Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading. DDP/284/14 Dangerous Bend Glenamuck Road It was proposed by Councillor T Murphy and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy That the Chief Executive has the bend on the Glenamuck Road near the Golden Ball exit improved. This bend/exit is a cause of accidents and is also dangerous for pedestrians? The following Report was CIRCULATED: "Improvements to the Glenamuck Road are required, including improvements to address the pinchpoint at the western end adjacent to Cromlech Close. At present there is no funding available for a complete scheme to improve Glenamuck Road. However, the opportunity has recently arisen that could lead to localised improvements at the bend. Discussions have taken place regarding the two adjoining sites on the inside of this bend. These sites are designated for a social housing scheme and a private development scheme. Construction work on the social housing site at the junction with Enniskerry Road is expected to commence in early 2015 and the site development works here will include removal of that part of the site which creates the bend. The developer of the second site has not indicated when he Document Pack Page 29

38 may commence development but has initiated discussions with the Transportation Department indicating his agreement to the creation of a sightline across his land when the social housing site is being developed. This will contribute significantly to a safety improvement. Completion of footpaths and cycle lanes here are unlikely to be completed until further funding comes available." The report was AGREED. DDP/285/14 TRAFFIC LIGHT TIMINGS AT KILMACUD ROAD UPPER / LOWER It was proposed by Councillor B. Saul and seconded by Councillor J. Madigan That the Chief Executive review the traffic light timings and sequences at the junction of Kilmacud Upper and Lower and St. Laurence s school. The following Report was CIRCULATED: The Traffic Section are aware that the signalised traffic arrangement at the junction at Upper Kilmacud Road / Lower Kilmacud Road / South Avenue is outdated and is based on a fixed time system and not on the County's SCATS system. Traffic Section has proposals to upgrade this junction once a source of funding to advance the design and implementation works is identified. Following a discussion the report was AGREED. DDP/286/14 Pedestrian Access to New School in Ballyogan Wood It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy and seconded by Councillor B. Saul. That the Chief Executive would please address all concerns from residents in Ballyogan Wood in relation to the permitted pedestrian access to the new school thus preventing a recurrence of anti social behaviour at the rear of their houses. The following Report was CIRCULATED: The permitted pedestrian access to and from Ballyogan Wood (Reg. Ref. D13A/0494 (PL06D )) is to facilitate good pedestrian access to the school. Provision of pedestrian access to the school at Ballyogan Wood provides a shorter more direct safe access route in direction of Ballyogan Wood Luas Stop by minimising need for crossing LUAS line and reduced walking distance. Provision of this pedestrian gate on opening of the new school is in line with implementation of the School Mobility Management Plan (School Travel Plan) to promote sustainable travel modes and reduce car use. Times of opening of this pedestrian access will be managed by the school. The Ballyogan Wood School pedestrian access is intended for use of primary school students, their parents/guardians and teachers at controlled times during school opening hours and is not anticipated to contribute to any anti-social behaviour. Following a discussion the report was AGREED. Document Pack Page 30

39 DDP/287/14 Survey on No. 17 Bus Route when it reaches Churchtown It was proposed by Councillor P. Hand and seconded by Councillor B. Saul That this Committee request Dublin Bus to carry out a survey on the No 17 bus when it reaches Churchtown as residents in that area find the bus is full to capacity and are unable to gain access. The following Report was CIRCULATED: If the Motion is passed a letter will be sent to Dublin Bus under the terms of the Motion. The report was AGREED. DDP/288/14 Pedestrian Crossing at Millmount, off the Dundrum Road It was proposed by Councillor P. Hand and seconded by Councillor B. Saul. That this Committee provides a pedestrian crossing for the residents of Millmount, off Dundrum Road, as they find it very dangerous to cross the Dundrum Road in a safe manner The following Report was CIRCULATED: Traffic Section recently upgraded the traffic signals at the junction of Dundrum Road and Bird Avenue in order to improve traffic flow along this section of roadway. As part of these works, the existing pedestrian crossing on the Bird Avenue arm of the junction was improved. At the time, the option of installing a new pedestrian crossing on Dundrum Road to serve the residents of Millmount was considered. However, it was determined that this was not feasible due to the narrow width of the footpath on the western side of the Dundrum Road. The installation of a safe crossing which would require land acquisition and the construction of a retaining wall, will be added to the future works programme of the Traffic Section once funding and in-house resources allow. The report was AGREED. DDP/289/14 CONCLUSION OF TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS Transportation Business concluded at 6.40 pm DDP/290/14 Motion from the floor The following Motion from the floor was proposed by Councillor S. O Neill and Seconded by Councillor S. Brennan Document Pack Page 31

40 That the CE prepares a report on recent flooding of the little Dargle River in Nutgrove, the report to include possible solutions to this recurring problem (second time in three years). The Motion was AGREED. DDP/291/14 Conclusion of Meeting The Meeting concluded at 6.45 pm. Document Pack Page 32

41 Agenda Item 2 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2014 SIGNAGE ON THE BALLYOGAN ROAD TO THE NATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE SERVICE Question: Councillor C. Curran: To ask the Chief Executive to consider signage from Exits 13 & 14 of the M50 & LUAS/ Bus stops directing users of the National Driving Licence Service to its location? Reply: Traffic Section would have no objections to an application from the National Driving Licence Service for directional signage on the Ballyogan Road, to direct the public to their offices beside the Leopardstown Shopping Centre. Traffic Section will alert the National Driving Licence Service office of the application process. The signage of services on and at the motorway exits to include the M50 falls under the management of the National Roads Authority (NRA). Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 33

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43 Agenda Item 3 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 ADDITIONAL RAMP ON GLENCAIRN RISE Question: Councillor C. Curran: To ask the Chief Executive to revisit the issue of an additional ramp on Glencairn Rise. Apparently the Council made a commitment to do so, some years ago? Reply: Traffic Section has reviewed the layout of Glencairn Rise and is of the opinion that there are sufficient ramps and signage to encourage drivers to drive in a safe manner. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 35

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45 Agenda Item 4 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 TRAFFIC CALMING FOR THE PARK, CABINTEELY Question: Councillor L. Dockery: To ask the Chief Executive whether she has any traffic calming plans for The Park, Cabinteely, and if she does to confirm whether any such plans provide for the installation of ramps, and if so, to identify where in the estate she proposes to install said ramps? Reply: There are no proposals, by Traffic Section, to install ramps or other traffic calming measures, apart from those proposed as part of the Cornelscourt to Cherrywood Greenway. Please note Item 25 of this Agenda Consultation on the Introduction of 30 km/hr Speed Limit in Residential Estates. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 37

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47 Agenda Item 5 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT IN KNOCKNASHEE Question: Councillor D. Donnelly: To ask the Chief Executive to carry out a traffic assessment in the Knocknashee residential area to find a solution to the ongoing traffic problems that are causing distress to residents: (a) Speed and volume of traffic on the part of Knocknashee residential area that links Drummartin Road to Kilmacud Road. (b) Speed of traffic from Kilmacud Rd side of Knocknashee to Goatstown Rd where motorists are taking short cuts through the residential area? Reply: Traffic Section has undertaken traffic speed and volume surveys in Knocknashee, Dundrum, in recent weeks. Further to these surveys, a deputation meeting has been arranged with the Knocknashee Residents Association to discuss their traffic concerns. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 39

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49 Agenda Item 6 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 DUNDRUM ROAD/MILLTOWN BRIDGE Question: Councillor D. Donnelly To ask the Chief Executive what short, medium and long-term solutions can be found for the ongoing dangerous situations at the Dundrum Rd and Milltown Bridge junction? Reply: Traffic Section proposes to install additional signage, road markings and bollards on Dundrum Road, at the junction with Milltown Bridge Road, in order to improve safety along this section of roadway. In addition, the existing road layout at the entrance/egress to Milltown Bridge Road will be reviewed in order to try and improve safety for pedestrians crossing the roadway and has been added to the 2015 Programme of Works. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 41

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51 Agenda Item 7 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2105 DOUBLE YELLOW LINES ON BENDS AT ENTRANCE TO TANEY CRESCENT FROM MOUNT CARMEL ROAD Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Chief Executive to provide double yellow lines on both bends at the entrance to Taney Crescent from Mount Carmel Road? Reply: Traffic Section will forward the request for double yellow lines on Taney Crescent, at the junction with Mount Carmel Road, to the joint Traffic Section/Garda Advisory Group for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 43

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53 Agenda Item 8 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT AT MARLEY GRANGE ESTATE Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Chief Executive to reduce the speed limit at Marley Grange estate from 50 km to 30 km? Reply: dlr Traffic and Road Safety Section is currently undertaking a county-wide review of vehicle speeds in housing estates, and proposes to seek submissions on estates for consideration. Further to correspondence from the Marley Grange Residents Association, this estate is already on the list for consideration for the reduced limit. To satisfy criteria in the current "Guidelines for the application of special speed limits 2010", speed surveys must first be undertaken to establish current speeds within Marley Grange Estate. If the Marley Grange Estate is deemed appropriate for the application of a 30 km/h limit, it will be included in the Draft Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws Following an adequate period for public consultation the Draft Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2015 will be brought before the Elected Members for adoption towards the end of Contact: Carol Kavanagh, Executive Engineer, Traffic & Road Safety Section. Document Pack Page 45

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55 Agenda Item 9 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 DOUBLE YELLOW LINES AT ENTRANCE TO ROSEMOUNT PARK FROM ROSEMOUNT ESTATE Question: Councillor P. Hand: To ask the Chief Executive to provide double yellow lines at the entrance to Rosemount Park from Rosemount estate? Reply: Traffic Section will forward the request for double yellow lines on Rosemount Park, at the junction with Rosemount Road, to the Joint Traffic Section/Garda Advisory Group for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 47

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57 Agenda Item 10 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 LAND LYING FALLOW AT TIG MO CHROI, GLENAMUCK ROAD Question: Councillor J Madigan To ask the Chief Executive what her intentions are for the following land that is lying fallow at the following location and what is her proposal for the Council s use of this land, bearing in mind the present housing crisis: Acres at Tig mo Chroi, Glenamuck Road? Reply: The lands referred to in the question are within the boundary of the Kilterrnan Glenamuck Local Area Plan, In this Plan and the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan the lands are traversed by the proposed Glenamuck Link Distributor Road. There is also an objective to provide a surface water attenuation pond and travellers accommodation on this site. The lands have the zoning objective B in the Current County Development Plan, this objective is: To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture. Residential development is open for consideration in land with this zoning but such residential is required to accord with the Council policy for residential development in rural areas. Contact: Gerry D Arcy, Senior Executive Engineer, Road Projects Office. Document Pack Page 49

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59 Agenda Item 11 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 REPORT ON REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT IN MARLEY GRANGE ESTATE. Question: Councillor C. Martin To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update report on progress made to date in respect of the written submission to the Council made by Marley Grange Resident s Association dated 2nd November, 2014 concerning its request for a speed limit reduction to be implemented in their estate (even if on a pilot basis) with said update report to include, if possible, the projected time frame that it will take for the matter to be considered and/or acted upon? Reply: Dlr Traffic and Road Safety Section is currently undertaking a county-wide review of vehicle speeds in housing estates, and proposes to seek submissions on estates for consideration. Further to correspondence from the Marley Grange Residents Association, this estate is already on the list for consideration for the reduced limit. To satisfy criteria in the current "Guidelines for the application of special speed limits 2010", speed surveys must first be undertaken to establish current speeds within Marley Grange Estate. If the Marley Grange Estate is deemed appropriate for the application of a 30 km/h limit, it will be included in the Draft Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws Following an adequate period for public consultation the Draft Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2015 will be brought before the Elected Members for adoption towards the end of The speed limit cannot be legally changed without the Bye-laws being amended. As such it is not appropriate to consider erection of 30 km/h speed limit signs on a Pilot Basis as these would not be legally enforceable. Contact: Carol Kavanagh, Executive Engineer, Traffic & Road Safety Section. Document Pack Page 51

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61 Agenda Item 12 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 CONTINUATION OF WHITE LINE ON SANDYFORD ROAD PAST EXIT OF ARDGLAS ESTATE Question: Councillor C. Martin To ask the Chief Executive that the white line on the Sandyford Road, Dundrum, be continued past the exit of the Ardglas estate? There is currently a broken white line on the Sandyford Road, from the pedestrian crossing at Balally Drive to the junction with Wickham Way. This means that traffic heading towards that junction, with the intention of turning right at the traffic lights, especially at peak traffic times are unfortunately inclined to overtake on the wrong side of the road and often do so at speed to avoid traffic moving in the opposite direction. This presents a very real risk to those exciting Ardglas heading south on the Sandyford Road. This serious concern can be addressed by changing the road marking to a continuous white line, ending at the exit from their estate. Reply: At a recent joint Traffic Section/Garda Advisory Group meeting, it was agreed that the existing central dotted line on Sandyford Road would be replaced with a solid white line, for a distance south of the junction with Ardglas Estate. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 53

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63 Agenda Item 13 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT BALLINTEER COMMUNITY SCHOOL ON BROADFORD ROAD Question: Councillor L. McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive to please consider installing a pedestrian crossing at Ballinteer Community School, in the interest of safety? Reply: Traffic Section considers that there are sufficient pedestrian crossings and safe crossing points on Broadford Road to accommodate safe movement by school users to the Ballinteer Community School. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 55

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65 Agenda Item 14 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 ROAD MARKINGS ON BALLYOGAN ROAD (AFTER EXITING KILGOBBIN ROAD) Question: Councillor McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive to put a road marking on the Ballyogan Road (after exiting Kilgobbin Road) to encourage traffic to the correct side of the road for a left or right turnoff and help prevent unnecessary traffic congestion? Reply: Traffic Section will review and revise, if possible, the road markings on the roadway approaching the junction of Ballyogan Road and Murphystown Way, from the Kilgobbin Road direction, in order to provide for improved traffic flows through the area. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 57

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67 Agenda Item 15 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY DEER CROSSING SIGNS ON BALLYCORUS ROAD Question: Councillor McCarthy To ask the Chief Executive to please erect Deer Crossing signs on Ballycorus Road between Minehill and the site under construction? Reply: Traffic Section will erect Deer Crossing signage on Ballycorus Road, between Minehill and the existing construction site, when available. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 59

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69 Agenda Item 16 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2105 ROAD SAFETY ON GLENAMUCK ROAD (NEAR OLD GOLDEN BALL PUB) Question: Councillor McGovern To ask the Chief Executive to make the road safer (where the bend is located near the old Golden Ball pub) at the top of Glenamuck Road? Reply: Discussions are taking place with the landowners of the 2 sites which create this bend at Cromlech Close, Glenamuck Road. Construction work on the corner site with Enniskerry Road, a social housing site, is expected to commence in the coming months and the site development work here will include removal of part of the site which projects onto the road. The Council is in discussions with the adjoining site, a private development scheme, seeking to create a sightline across this site when the Cromlech Close work is being carried out. This should provide a clear traffic sightline through the bend when the Cromlech Close scheme is completed. Completion of footpaths and cycle lanes here are unlikely to be completed in advance of the private development scheme. Contact: Gerry D Arcy, Senior Executive Engineer, Road Projects Office. Document Pack Page 61

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71 Agenda Item 17 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 IMPROVED ROAD ACCESS TO THE CARRICKMINES RETAIL PARK Question: Councillor T. Murphy To ask the Chief Executive what plans are there for improving road access to the Carrickmines Retail Park and when will this happen? Reply: The Council has no plans to improve road access to the Carrickmines Retail Park. Previous planning permissions for development at The Park Carrickmines, which appear to have lapsed, included a new access road from The Park to Ballyogan Road. The developer is now understood to be in the process of preparing a new planning application for submission which will include an access road link from The Park to Ballyogan Road. Contact: Michael Mangan, Senior Engineer, Transport Planning. Document Pack Page 63

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73 Agenda Item 18 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON BALLYOGAN ROAD Question: Councillor T. Murphy To ask the Chief Executive what plans are there for a pedestrian crossing on the Ballyogan Road at the new Gael Scoil Shliabh Rua? Reply: The existing facilities for pedestrian crossing of Ballyogan Road at the new Gael Scoil Shliabh Rua are considered adequate in conjunction with the provision of facilities for the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus. Contact: Michael Mangan, Senior Engineer, Transport Planning. Document Pack Page 65

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75 Agenda Item 19 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FROM BALLYOGAN WOOD LUAS STOP TO THE PARK, CARRICKMINES Question: Councillor T. Murphy To ask the Chief Executive to put in a pedestrian crossing at the Luas Stop 'Ballyogan Wood' to make access safer to The Park, Carrickmines. Reply: There is currently a pedestrian crossing on Ballyogan Road, at the junction with Ballyogan Vale, to serve Luas users accessing The Park, Carrickmines from the Ballyogan Wood Luas stop. In addition, a second pedestrian crossing will be installed on Ballyogan Road, as part of the signalised junction for the proposed roadway from Ballyogan Road into The Park, Carrickmines. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 67

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77 Agenda Item 20 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 ADDITIONAL DOUBLE YELLOW LINES IN CAIRNFORT ESTATE Question: Councillor P. O Brien To ask the Chief Executive to place double yellow lines at the corners of the first junction in Cairnfort estate. There are double yellow lines at the top but not at the bottom, as a result the cars parked at the bottom are now causing a blind spot and a danger to cars turning? Reply: Traffic Section will forward the request for double yellow lines at the first tee junction within Cairnfort residential estate, Enniskerry Road, to the joint Traffic Section/Garda Advisory Group for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 69

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79 Agenda Item 21 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 REVIEW OF TRAFFIC LIGHT SEQUENCE AT JUNCTION OF BLACKTHORN DRIVE AND THE DRUMMARTIN LINK ROAD Question: Councillor P. O Brien To ask the Chief Executive to review the traffic light sequence, particularly during off peak hours, at the junction of Blackthorn Drive and the Drummartin Link Road (The Beacon Hospital)? Reply: Traffic Section is not aware of any issues with the traffic light sequence at the junction of Blackthorn Drive and the Drummartin Link Road. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 71

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81 Agenda Item 22 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 YELLOW BOX OUTSIDE FERNLEIGH ESTATE ON THE KILGOBBIN ROAD Question: Councillor P. O Brien To ask the Chief Executive to have a Yellow Box placed outside the Fernleigh Estate on the Kilgobbin Road? Reply: Traffic Section will forward the request for a yellow box on Kilgobbin Road, at the entrance to Fernleigh Estate. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 73

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83 Agenda Item 23 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 DEFERRED AND DELAYED WORKS FROM 2014 AND ROAD SAFETY AUDITS Question: Councillor S. O Neill To ask the Chief Executive, in the administrative area of this Committee how many minor works were deferred from 2014, how many works are delayed due to disputes over ownership, and are there any road safety audits? Reply: Traffic Section has completed all possible minor works in 2014 that funding and staff resources allowed. Traffic Section has no ownership disputes in relation to the Minor Works Programme. In relation to Road Safety Audits, these are undertaken on an on-going basis to monitor the effects of schemes undertaken by the Traffic Section on the road network. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 75

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85 Agenda Item 24 Introduction of Electrically Powered Vehicle Recharging Bays for the charging of Electric Vehicles January 2015 Statutory Instruments The following Statutory Instruments were published in 2014 concerning electric vehicles and charging points: S.I. NO. 325/2014 Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Car Clubs and Electrically Powered Vehicles) Regulations Under these regulations, it is noted that The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997) were amended as follows (a) by inserting the following definitions in Article 4: electrically powered vehicle means a mechanically propelled vehicle that is powered (a) solely by means of a re-chargeable battery, or (b) by means of a re-chargeable battery and an internal combustion engine where either power source may be used to propel the vehicle; electrically powered vehicle recharging bay means a space intended for the parking of an electrically powered vehicle while the vehicle s battery is being re-charged; (b) by inserting after Article 44 the following: Electrically Powered Vehicle Recharging Bay 44B (1) Subject to sub-article (2), where traffic sign number RRM 035 [Electrically Powered Vehicle Recharging Bay] is provided, a vehicle shall not be stopped or parked. (2) Sub-article (1) shall not apply to a vehicle that is an electrically powered vehicle the battery of which is being recharged. S.I. No. 330/2014 Road Traffic (Signs) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 Under these regulations, it is noted that The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 181 of 1997) were amended as follows: (a) by inserting after Regulation 19 the following: Electrically Powered Vehicle Recharging Bay 19B. Traffic sign number RRM 035 shall (a) indicate an electrically powered vehicle recharging bay, and (b) consist of the words Electric Vehicle Charging Only, written on the roadway in white in letters at least 500mm in height. Document Pack Page 77

86 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Electric Car Charge Point Locations A number of Electric Car Charge points exist on public roads in the Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council area as follows; Dundrum Area Bray Road, Cabinteely Village Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan Main Street, Dundrum Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Luas Park and Ride, Carrickmines, Stillorgan and Sandyford Dún Laoghaire Area Shankill Dart Station Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire Main Street, Blackrock Dalkey Dart Station (Irish Rail) Bootertown Dart Station (Irish Rail) In addition, Car Charge points can be found on the following private areas; 1. Radisson Blu, St. Helens, Stillorgan Road 2. Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan Road 3. Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum 4. Windsor Motors Deans Grange 5. Park Pointe, Glenageary Road Upper 6. The Park Retail Centre, Carrickmines Appendix A shows the locations of all the Electric Car Charge points in the County as obtained from the ESB website as follows: Implementation of the Regulations The Road Markings associated with Electrically Powered Vehicle Recharging Bays (RRM 035) are as follows. ESB, in conjunction with Local Authorities, intend to roll out these road markings around the Country in the coming year. In the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Area, where the road markings are being introduced for the vehicle recharging bays, it is proposed that the existing parking controls will apply for each parking bay to facilitate turnover of the parking spaces, i.e. the existing car parking charges and time limits will apply. Only cars that are actively charging will be permitted to use the vehicle recharging bay as per the regulations. Each recharging bay will be included as a TAG item prior to introduction. A review will take place six months after a recharging bay is introduced to assess usage and other relevant issues. Document Pack Page 78

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89 Agenda Item 25 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 CONSULTATION ON THE INTRODUCTION OF 30KM/HR SPEED LIMIT IN RESIDENTIAL ESTATES Presentation on the Night Document Pack Page 81

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99 Agenda Item 28 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 REQUEST FOR BUS SHELTER IN BELARMINE Motion: Councillor C Curran That this Committee writes to Dublin Bus to ask them to install a bus shelter at the bus terminus in Belarmine. Report: Further to the passing of this motion, Traffic Section, on behalf of the Committee, will write to Dublin Bus requesting the installation of a bus shelter at the terminus in Belarmine Estate, off the Enniskerry Road. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 91

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101 Agenda Item 29 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 PARKING PLAN FOR PATRICK DOYLE ROAD Motion: Councillor P. Hand That this Committee, in the interest of safety, provides a plan for Patrick Doyle Road as there is a problem with cars parking from Classon Bridge up to the childrens playground and it is very difficult for traffic to enter or exit this area. Report: Traffic Section will review the extent of the on-road parking on Patrick Doyle Road and will investigate what options are available to improve traffic flows through the area and will be added to the 2015 Programme of Works. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 93

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103 Agenda Item 30 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 JANUARY 2015 REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF LOCATION MAPS ON LUAS LINES Motion: Councillor C. Curran That this Committee writes to the operators of LUAS to have the location maps on each platform inspected to ensure that they are more intuitive and easier to read. At present the streets and roads visible on some maps are not the streets directly in front of the viewer. They are in fact the streets and roads behind the viewer, thus causing confusion for a visitor new to the area. Report: Further to the passing of this motion, the Traffic Section, on behalf of the Committee, will write to the Railway Procurement Agency, (RPA), requesting that the information maps at Luas stops are made more intuitive and easier to read. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 95

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105 Agenda Item 31 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 th January 2015 Flooding Acorn Drive Question: Councillor S. Brennan To ask the Chief Executive what can be done to alleviate the continual flooding of Acorn Drive/Acorn Rd, Dundrum during adverse weather conditions. Additional drainage has been previously installed but is failing to adequately address the issue. Are there any previous reports available relating to the initial installation of the additional drainage? Reply: Following a report on flooding due to water from the open space in Meadowbrook ponding on Acorn Road, works were carried out and the issue at this particular location has been resolved. Flooding occurred on another part of Acorn Road and the surface water system was jetted out and tree roots removed. Water Services will continue to monitor this area to determine if additional works are required. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 97

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107 Agenda Item 32 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 DRAIN REPAIR Question: Councillor D.Donnelly To ask the Chief Executive to examine and repair the drain at the N11/ Trees Rd Lower/ Greygates junction that floods every time there is heavy rainfall. This problem is creating a safety hazard for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists? Reply: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's Transportation Section has carried out the necessary repairs at this location. Contact: Services Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Transportation & Water Document Pack Page 99

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109 Agenda Item 33 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 RIVER SLANG Question: Councillor C. Martin: To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a cleaning of the River Slang from the traffic lights on Ballinteer Road to Wyckham Bypass? Reply: This stretch of the Slang was cleaned before Christmas, but the Drainage Section will continue to monitor into the future. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 101

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111 Agenda Item 34 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 SEPTIC TANKS Question: Councillor McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive, what advice she can give regarding grant schemes for the replacement of private septic tanks within the administrative area of this committee? Reply: There is no specific grant scheme available for the replacement of private septic tanks. However if a septic tank fails an inspection carried out by the Local Authority under the Water Services Act 2007 and 2012 (Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems)Regulations 2012 there is a grant up to 4000 available which is dependant on income. Full details of the scheme are available on: Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 103

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113 Agenda Item 35 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 MAINS SEWER CONNECTION Question: Councillor L.McCarthy To ask the Chief Executive to please advise residents of Jamestown Cottages how they should plan for their connection to the mains sewer in Cruagh Manor/Wingfield and what they need to do to avail of the group grant scheme? Reply: Reply: The Department of the Environment Community and Local Government (DECLG) provide a Group Sewage Scheme (subject to funding) whereby a number of residents come together and arrange for the design and construction of a private Group Sewage Scheme. Details of Group Sewage Schemes can be found by contacting the DECLG directly on (096)24446 or by using the link It might be prudent in the first instance to request a sewer connection from Irish Water before the Group Sewage Scheme is progressed to design stage. Responsibility for a pproving all new sewer connections rests with Irish Water. Applications can be made through the Local Authority and will be forwarded to Irish Water for their decision. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 105

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115 Agenda Item 36 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 LEAD PIPES Question: Councillor B Saul: To ask the Chief Executive for a full update on the current status of updating lead pipes on South Avenue? Reply: Irish Water has been given legal responsibility for water services from 1st January 2014 and this matter falls under its remit. To facilitate Local Public Representatives, Irish Water has set up a dedicated phone number ( ), a special address (localrepsupport@water.ie) and will continue to hold regular clinics. Irish Water has asked that Councillors be advised to use these services. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 107

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117 Agenda Item 37 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 FLOODING Question: Councillor B. Saul: To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the flooding problem at the junction of South Avenue and Trees Road Lower? Reply: The drainage section are not aware of any flooding in this area, but will engage with the Councillor if he has any further information. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 109

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121 Agenda Item 39 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 Noise Levels Motion: Councillor C. Martin: That this Committee write to the owner of (address supplied) expressing grave concern at the noise levels, duration and unreasonably late finish of the party held there on November 1st, 2014 and taking into consideration the amount of residents (from DLRCC area and South Dublin CC area) distressed by this social function, ask that this type of event with noise levels of this volume never occurs again and that the Committee write to South Dublin County Council requesting that they write to the owner of (address supplied) expressing grave concern at the noise levels, duration and unreasonably late finish of the party held there on November 1st, 2014 and taking into consideration the amount of residents (from DLRCC area and South Dublin CC area)distressed by this social function, ask that this type of event with noise levels of this volume never occurs again Report: Notwithstanding the fact that the noise nuisance originated in a property outside the administrative area of DLR County Council, the sentiments expressed by Councillor Martin were, following receipt of the noise nuisance complaints, conveyed verbally not only to both the owner of Marlay Grange House and South Dublin County Council but also to Barnardos, the charity for whom funds were raised at the private party in question. Should the Committee so decide a written communication will be issued to both owner and our neighbouring local authority. Contact: Services Aiden Conroy, Administrative Officer, Transportation and Water Document Pack Page 113

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123 Agenda Item 40 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 Flooding Motion: Councillor McCarthy: That the Chief Executive would please note the amount of flooding (following heavy rainfall) on Springfield Lane that began following development in the immediate area and please take this into consideration when considering future planning permissions Report: A Surface Water Drainage Report is prepared for all Planning Applications. Surface water runoff arising from within a site has to be managed within the confines of the site by incorporating SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) measures appropriate to the scale of proposed development and then by discharge to a public sewer or watercourse in a flow controlled manner. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 115

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125 Agenda Item 41 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 Flooding Motion: Councillor S.Brennan: To request the Chief Executive to report on what measures could have been taken to prevent the recent flooding on Nutgrove Ave and whether any steps can be taken to prevent a future re-occurrence. Report: The following works are planned to manage the flood risk in the environs of Loreto Park and Nutgrove Avenue. It is proposed to replace the existing screen with a larger screen much less likely to block. This new screen will be more accessible for Operations Teams thus making their work safer for them during extreme rainfall events. In addition the new screen will prevent access to the culverts by unauthorised persons. In addition to the improved screen Water Services are identifying measures that facilitate the return of any out of bank flood waters to the culvert using adjoining watercourses which flow through the Western side of the Castle Golf Club. This work will include, if practicable, the installation of a new linear drain on the park side of the Nutgrove Avenue boundary wall. Water Services are also working in conjunction with the Transportation Department identifying the locations of additional road gullies and porous manhole covers to facilitate overland flows of floodwaters back into the culvert. Contact Gerry Concannon, A/Senior Engineer, Water Services Document Pack Page 117

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127 Agenda Item 42 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 MOUNT ANVILLE DEPOT Question: Councillor J. Madigan To ask the Chief Executive to obtain a valuation of the Council-owned lands at Mount Anville depot on Foster s Avenue in early course? Reply: Due to the cost involved it is not proposed to obtain a valuation on the Mount Annville depot until such time as there is a decision in place as to its future use Contact: Bernie Gilligan, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services and Human Resources Dept. Document Pack Page 119

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129 Agenda Item 43 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY 2015 COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Question: Councillor L.McCarthy: To ask the Chief Executive to please clarify if the information on website is accurate, specifically, whether this proposal was adopted into the DLR County Development Plan and please state if discussions are on-going with Council Officials to ensure this facility can be delivered as stated on the website? Reply: With regard to the statement on the website that,.discussions are ongoing with Council officials to ensure this facility can be delivered as proposed, is incorrect. There have been no pre-planning discussions in relation to this site. Contact: Department Declan McCulloch, A/Director of Services, Planning & Enterprise Document Pack Page 121

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131 Agenda Item 44 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 26 TH JANUARY DERELICT SITE Question: Councillor B. Saul: To ask the Chief Executive for an update on placing the former Esmonde Motor site, Stillorgan, on the Derelict Site Register? Reply: The former Esmonde Motor Site in Stillorgan is currently on the Council s Derelict Sites Register. This site will remain on the Register until all the required works to render it non derelict are completed and all relevant levies are paid in full. Contact: Bernie Gilligan, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services and Human Resources Dept. Document Pack Page 123

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133 Agenda Item 45 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE PLANNING & ENTERPRISE AND TRANSPORTATION AND WATER SERVICES ITEM NO. Proposed Disposal of Council owned Land at Dreeland, Taney Park rear of 89 Rosemount, Dundrum, Dublin 14 An application was received from Kieran and Sarah Sheridan to acquire an area of land measuring circa sq. metres at Dreeland, Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14, as shown outlined in red on Drawing No. PL and forms part of Taney Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. The land is registered in the Land Registry Co. Dublin to the Council under Folio and Folio The land was acquired by the Council for Housing purposes. As part of the proposed disposal of Council owned land, Kieran and Sarah Sheridan propose to cede lands in their legal ownership measuring 48 sq. metres or thereabouts as shown outlined in green on Drawing No. PL to the Council for use as a footpath. The relevant Council Service Departments have no objections to this disposal. This matter was referred to the Chief Valuer who entered in to negotiations with Mr. John Agar, Commercial Property Consultants on behalf of Kieran and Sarah Sheridan and agreed the following terms and conditions: - 1. That the disposal price in full and final settlement shall be in the sum of 15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Euro) plus VAT if applicable. Note: The above settlement sum and valuers and legal fees plus VAT if applicable shall comprise of an initial payment of 6,000 together with monthly payments of 200 each month until all monies are paid in full. The applicants may pay the outstanding amount in full at any stage of the payment period. 2. That the subject plot for disposal has an area of sq. metres or thereabouts and is shown outlined in red on the attached Drawing No. PL The footpath area ceded to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for footpath use has an area of 48 sq. metres or thereabouts and is shown outlined in green on the attached Drawing No. PL Document Pack Page 125

134 4. That the unencumbered freehold title shall be transferred with regard to both of the above mentioned plots upon the final payment by the applicants to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. 5. That the applicants shall be responsible for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council s valuers and legal fees totalling 3,000 plus VAT if applicable. 6. That the applicants shall be responsible for their own fees in this matter. 7. That the above proposal is subject to the necessary approvals and consents being obtained. It is proposed to dispose of the Council s Interest in the plot of land measuring circa sq. metres as shown outlined in red on Drawing No. PL to Kieran and Sarah Sheridan. If the Committee has no objection in principle to this proposed disposal, a report will then be submitted to a future meeting of the County Council subject to the provision of Section 211 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of The Local Government Act Document Pack Page 126

135 LS LS H 98 UND 8 Mh Mh LS Mh Mhs LS Mh LS 1 Mh Mh LS Mh 7 ROSEMOUNT WAY ROSEMOUNT Mh TK Mh LS H Mh H Mh LS Mh 84 LS 85 89A LS 91 Part of Folio: DN14006 ES Mh Mhs 1-28 ROSEMOUNT COURT Mh Mh UND Part of Folio: DN11165 LS 3 3A Mhs A 2B LS 4 FF 1A 1 2 TANEY PARK UND LS H 12 ROSEMOUNT GLAD Mh H LS 10 LS 8 6A 5A Proposed Disposal of Lands Area = m2 Footpath ceded to DLR Area = 48 m Corporate Services Department Property Management Section Director K.Holohan Director of Corporate Services & IT Title: Disposal of Lands by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to Kieron & Sarah Sheridan at Dreeland, Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Polygon Centroid Coordinates: , LS Planning & Enterprise Department Site Area: See legend Ordnance Survey Ireland. All rights reserved. Licence number /CCMA/Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Sheet Contents: MAP REFERRED TO Projection: ITM Date: Scale: Drawn By: Checked By: Drawing No: August :1,000 M.Hennessy M.Hevehan Document Pack Page 127 PL