Public Document Pack COMHAIRLE CHONTAE DHÚN LAOGHAIRE-RÁTH AN DÚIN DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Phone: 2054700 County Hall Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin 22 October 2012 To Each Member of the Dundrum Area Committee Dear Councillor I am to inform you that a meeting of the Dundrum Planning and Transportation will be held in Dundrum Office, Main Street, Dundrum on Monday, 22nd October, 2012 at 5.00 pm to consider the following agenda. A visitor's ticket is enclosed. Yours Faithfully Bernie Gilligan Bernie Gilligan Senior Executive Officer Corporate Services *********************************************************************** CLÁR/AGENDA 1. Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes Minutes of Meeting of Dundrum (P&T) Area Committee held on Monday 24 th September 2012 (circulated herewith) 1
2. Councillor P. Hand TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS CEISTEANNA / QUESTIONS To ask the Manager to repair the footpath outside (address supplied) where the Water Department were working and have the tarmacadam removed and replaced with concrete? 3. Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the area outside Arbourfield shops, Mulvey Park resurfaced as it is in very bad condition? 4. Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the broken kerbing repaired on Farmhill Road opposite Lynams shop? 5. Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the sloped area under the LUAS bridge at Taney junction sealed off as there is an element of anti social behaviour? 6. Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the footpaths repaired on Ludford Drive beside the green area that runs along side the River Slang? 7. Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager the action taken in respect of the blocked drain at (address supplied) which filled up with grit and leaves? 8. Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager to report on the outcome of the survey of signs and signals on the N11? 9. Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager the action taken to deal with road surface damage on North Avenue? 10. Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager for his response to complaints regarding parking issues on the Old Bray Road Cornelscourt in the vicinity of the shops? 11. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please cut back the overhanging briars, coming through the railings on Enniskerry Road in front of Aikens Village (overgrowth is coming from the Council owned site)? 2
12. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please install Double Yellow Lines at the top of Glencairn Road (10 metre stretch) as previously requested by the residents? 13. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine the junction from Glencairn Way on to Glencairn Road as residents have reported parked cars at the junction blocking their sight lines? 14. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine Glencairn Crescent entrance to estate and further along this entire road following reports of resident s cars being damaged by passing traffic (due to parking on both sides of the road)? 15. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please extend the Double Yellow Lines on Sandyford Hall Avenue in order to address the difficulties drivers face exiting Sandyford Hall Park (especially in the morning) due to the number of parked cars on the Avenue opposite the shops, which restricts the view of traffic to the left? 16. Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine the sequencing of the traffic lights at the Kilgobbin Road/Leopardstown Road junction to help restrict the morning tailback by giving greater time to east-bound traffic on Kilgobbin Road from 7.30-09.00 am (whilst traffic coming from M50 interchange and Leopardstown Road is minimal)? 17. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager to burn off the continuous white lines indicating a bus lane (not in use) between Wesley College and Dundrum Town Centre on both sides of the road to allow traffic to switch lanes without having to cross a continuous white line? 18. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager that the Roadway in Carricklawn (off Upper Kilmacud Road) be examined with a view to resurfacing it or at least providing an even /level surface? 19. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager to undertake dishing of the footpaths at the junctions from Whitebeam Road to Milltown Bridge Road? 20. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager to have Circle Line Bus stops removed from Clonskeagh Road? 21. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager to have the tarmac sections opposite (address supplied) reinstated with concrete? 3
22. Councillor J. O'Dea To ask the Manager to remove the pole without any sign on it outside (address supplied)? 23. Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to reinstate surface at (address supplied)?" 24. Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to put yellow lines or a yellow box outside the entrance to Deerpark half way down Glenabbey Road,as cars are parking and blocking potential access to Deerpark?" 25. Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to erect a Children at play sign on the green at Cedarmount Road?" 26. Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to take into public charge the laneway between the Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan and Woodlands Drive?" 27. Transportation Flooding Report (to be circulated) 28. Consultation with Garda Commissioner (circulated herewith) 29. Ministerial / Departmental Correspondence (if any, to be circulated) 30. Other Correspondence (if any, to be circulated) 4
31. Councillor N. Richmond RÚIN / MOTIONS That the Manager prunes back and removes the rubbish and garden trimmings from the hedgerows that line the Southern side of Brehon Field Road. 32. Councillor J. O'Dea That the Manager act urgently to have the dangerous stretch of footpath from (address supplied) repaired. 33. Councillor L. McCarthy That the Manager would please install safe sorting lanes along Ballinteer Road for Clonlea, College Park and Delbrook Park in the interest of public safety. 34. Councillor P. Hand That the Manager in the interest of safety erects a new barrier system at the entrance to Meadowbrook Leisure Centre and take steps to slow traffic on Ludford Drive, Ludford Road, Acorn Road and Beech Drive. 35. Councillor N. Richmond That the Manager completes the promised traffic survey on Ballinteer Road this autumn. 36. Councillor J. O'Dea That the Manager takes immediate steps to have the badly damaged footpath replaced (opposite AIB Bank on Clonskeagh Road near (addresses supplied). 37. Councillor L. McCarthy That the Manager would create parking spaces for house numbers (address supplied) as they are very compromised at present and have no alternative but to park on the footpath. 5
38. Councillor R. Humphreys PLANNING BUSINESS CEISTEANNA / QUESTIONS To ask the Manager what additional conditions can be attached to event licences for UCD to ensure that antisocial behaviour is reduced? 39. Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager the action taken on foot of Section 5 Applications by an applicant (details supplied) in relation to Retailing at Loughlinstown, Deansgrange and Carrickmines? 40. Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager the progress on receiving a structural report on the Sentinel Building in Sandyford. This report is now 8 months overdue?" 41. Proposed disposal of Council's Interest in a plot of land at Hazelbrook Apartments, Drummartin Link Road, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14 to Lomac Developments (Cavan) Ltd. (circulated herewith) 42. Proposed Waiver of a Covenant on lands at Slievemore Clinic, Stillorgan (circulated herewith) 43. Wynnstay House (circulated herewith) 44. Major Planning Applications (circulated herewith) 45. Ministerial / Departmental Correspondence (if any, to be circulated) 46. Other Correspondence (if any, to be circulated) 47. Councillor R. Humphreys RÚIN / MOTIONS That the Area Committee agrees that future event licences should be brought to the Area Committee for approval. 48. Councillor R. Humphreys That the Manager report on what planning enforcement action is being taken in relation to complaints of unauthorised use of Lakelands Green area for football training. 6
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Agenda Item 2 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Repair of footpath at Broadford Lawn Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to repair the footpath outside (address supplied) where the Water Department were working and have the tarmacadam removed and replaced with concrete? Reply: Following completion of water mains rehabilitation works in this area in 2010, it was established that there was some problems being encountered with pressure in the mains. This has resulted in the necessity to carry out a number of openings for repair works and these have been temporarily reinstated. In these circumstances and following a request from the Waste & Water Services Section, the Transportation will prioritise the permanent reinstatement of these openings. It is intended that the work will be undertaken in the next 3 to 4 weeks. Contact :- Jim Byrne, Executive Engineer, Roads Control Unit. Document Pack Page 23
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Agenda Item 3 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Resurfacing of road outside Arbourfield shops Mulvey Park Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the area outside Arbourfield shops, Mulvey Park resurfaced as it is in very bad condition? Reply: Following the receipt of representations regarding the condition of surfaces in this area, some temporary repairs have been carried out recently as resources permitted. If a full re-surfacing job is to be contemplated, it will be necessary to establish the following:- (1) the precise extent of the area that is in charge of the County Council and (2) consider the location for inclusion in the Roads Programme 2013 2016 in order to secure the necessary funding required to carry out this work from the Restoration Maintenance Grant. Contact :- Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Road Maintenance Section. Document Pack Page 25
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Agenda Item 4 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Repair of Broken Kerbing on Farmhill Road Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the broken kerbing repaired on Farmhill Road opposite Lynams shop? Reply: A section of kerbing has been damaged adjacent to the shops on Farmhill Road. This section of kerbing will be repaired in conjunction with the permanent reinstatement of some temporary repairs on footpaths following excavations carried out for repairs to the water supply network." Contact: - Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot. Document Pack Page 27
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Agenda Item 5 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Sealing Off the Sloping Area Under the LUAS Bridge at Taney Junction Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the sloped area under the LUAS bridge at Taney junction sealed off as there is an element of anti social behaviour? Reply: It is considered that the area being described is part of the Bridge structure and is therefore the responsibility of the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). A letter will be issued to the RPA advising them of the request to have the area sealed off. A letter will also be issued to Dundrum Garda Station regarding the anti-social behaviour issue. Contact: - Finbarr Murphy, Senior Staff Officer, Transportation Department. Document Pack Page 29
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Agenda Item 6 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Repair of Footpaths in Ludford Drive Question: Councillor P. Hand To ask the Manager to have the footpaths repaired on Ludford Drive beside the green area that runs along side the River Slang? Reply: There are no funds currently available to carry out extensive footpath works at this location at present. Having regard to the level of footfall along this pathway, its replacement with a kerb and the re-instatement of the grassed area is being considered. In the meantime the area will be monitored to ensure that it is in a safe condition. Contact: - Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot. Document Pack Page 31
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Agenda Item 7 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Action to Deal with Blocked Drains in Rosemount Court Question: Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager the action taken in respect of the blocked drain at (address supplied) which filled up with grit and leaves? Reply: The gullies at this location were added to the work list for a gully cleaning crew and they will be cleaned shortly. Contact:- Dara McGowan, Senior Executive Engineer Environment Department. Document Pack Page 33
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Agenda Item 8 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Signs and signals on N11 Question: Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager to report on the outcome of the survey of signs and signals on the N11? Reply: The Traffic Section has appointed a Consultant who is currently undertaking a safety review of all the junctions on the N11 Dual Carriageway. A survey of existing signage and traffic signals will form part of this review. In the meantime, the u-turn facilities on the N11, at the Galloping Green and at Booterstown Avenue, have already been altered so that they are synchronised with the signalised pedestrian crossings and traffic lights at these locations. An application for funding, under the 2013 AIP Schemes, has been applied for to signalise the u-turn facility at Foxrock Church. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 35
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Agenda Item 9 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Repairs at Wilson Road and North Avenue Question: Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager the action taken to deal with road surface damage on North Avenue? Reply: Repairs have been carried out to the road surface at the junction of Wilson Rd and North Avenue. Contact: John O Connor, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Section. Document Pack Page 37
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Agenda Item 10 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Old Bray Road Cornelscourt Parking Issues Question: Councillor R. Humphreys To ask the Manager for his response to complaints regarding parking issues on the Old Bray Road Cornelscourt in the vicinity of the shops? Reply: A draft proposal for the introduction Pay & Display (P&D) parking controls on Old Bray Road Cornelscourt in the vicinity of the shops and at The Mart was discussed with the owner/occupier of the main retail premises at this location in 2010. This proposal was not accepted. Transportation is required to consider its policy on the introduction of P&D schemes into residential areas because of financial constraints and introduce schemes in areas that are commercially viable for the Council with the objective of becoming self-financing. The Transportation Department in introducing P&D in residential areas is committed to introducing all day parking and it is not proposed to amend the parking periods as set out in the proposal presented in 2010. It should be noted that at this time there are a number of areas requesting the introduction of P&D and in considering the introduction of P&D all areas must be assessed individually for prioritisation in line with the objects set out. Contact: Thérèse Langan, Senior Executive Officer, Transportation Department. Document Pack Page 39
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Agenda Item 11 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Cutting Back of Overhanging Briars on Enniskerry Road Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please cut back the overhanging briars, coming through the railings on Enniskerry Road in front of Aikens Village (overgrowth is coming from the Council owned site)? Reply: It will be necessary to gain access to the site in order to cut back the vegetation satisfactorily. The Road Maintenance Section will pursue the gaining of access to the site with the Property Management Section with a view to getting this work done as soon as possible. Contact: Finbarr Murphy, Senior Staff Officer, Transportation Department. Document Pack Page 41
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Agenda Item 12 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Extension of Double Yellow Lines on Glencairn Road Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please install Double Yellow Lines at the top of Glencairn Road (10 metre stretch) as previously requested by the residents? Reply: A request for an extension of the existing double yellow lines on Glencairn Road was agreed at a joint Gardaí/Traffic Section Meeting. Following the meeting, an instruction was issued to the Council s Road Marking Contractor to install the agreed road markings. It should be noted that there may be a time lag between the instruction and the installation of the road markings due to unavailability of access to the area because of parked cars and also work is weather dependent. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 43
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Agenda Item 13 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Request for review of traffic issues on Glencairn Road/Way Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine the junction from Glencairn Way on to Glencairn Road as residents have reported parked cars at the junction blocking their sight lines? Reply: The Traffic Section will forward the request to review the traffic issues on Glencairn Road from the junction with Glencairn Way to the next joint Gardaí/Traffic Section Meeting for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 45
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Agenda Item 14 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Parking issues at Glencairn Way Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine Glencairn Crescent entrance to estate and further along this entire road following reports of resident s cars being damaged by passing traffic (due to parking on both sides of the road)? Reply: The Traffic Section will forward the request to review the traffic issues on Glencairn Crescent to the next joint Gardai/Traffic Section Meeting for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 47
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Agenda Item 15 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Extension of Double Yellow Lines on Sandyford Hall Avenue Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please extend the Double Yellow Lines on Sandyford Hall Avenue in order to address the difficulties drivers face exiting Sandyford Hall Park (especially in the morning) due to the number of parked cars on the Avenue opposite the shops, which restricts the view of traffic to the left? Reply: The Traffic Section will forward the request to extend double yellow lines at Sandyford Hall Avenue/Sandyford Hall Park to the next joint Gardaí/Traffic Section Meeting for consideration. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 49
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Agenda Item 16 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Traffic Lights at Kilgobbin Road/Leopardstown Road Question: Councillor L. McCarthy To ask the Manager to please examine the sequencing of the traffic lights at the Kilgobbin Road/Leopardstown Road junction to help restrict the morning tailback by giving greater time to east-bound traffic on Kilgobbin Road from 7.30-09.00 am (whilst traffic coming from M50 interchange and Leopardstown Road is minimal)? Reply: The Traffic Section will review the sequence and phasing of the traffic signals at the junction of Kilgobbin Road and Leopardstown Road to see what improvements can be made to reduce delays for all road users. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 51
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Agenda Item 17 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Burning off the Continuous White Lines Between Wesley College and Dundrum Town Centre Question: Councillor J. O Dea To ask the Manager to burn off the continuous white lines indicating a bus lane (not in use) between Wesley College and Dundrum Town Centre on both sides of the road to allow traffic to switch lanes without having to cross a continuous white line? Reply: The Traffic Section are currently reviewing all road markings and signage on the Wyckham Way from the roundabout at the junction with the Dundrum By-Pass to the roundabout at the junction at Ballinteer Avenue. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. Document Pack Page 53
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Agenda Item 18 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Examination of Roadway in Carricklawn Off Upper Kilmacud Road Question: Councillor J. O Dea To ask the Manager that the Roadway in Carricklawn (off Upper Kilmacud Road) be examined with a view to resurfacing it or at least providing an even /level surface? Reply: This road has been examined at it is considered to be in need of re-surfacing. It will be considered for inclusion in the Road Maintenance Programme 2013 2016 so that a source of funding may be obtained to carry out the works. In the meantime some temporary repairs have been carried out in the interests of safety. Contact: - Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot. Document Pack Page 55
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Agenda Item 19 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Dishing of Footpaths at Junction of Whitebeam Road to Miltown Bridge Road Question: Councillor J. O Dea To ask the Manager to undertake dishing of the footpaths at the junctions from Whitebeam Road to Milltown Bridge Road? Reply: The footpaths along the area described will be examined to establish how many dishings are required. Following this assessment, the Road Maintenance Section will consider carrying out the necessary work when resources permit. Contact :- Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot. Document Pack Page 57
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Agenda Item 20 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Removal of Circle Line Bus Stops from Clonskeagh Road Question: Councillor J. O.Dea To ask the Manager to have Circle Line Bus stops removed from Clonskeagh Road? Reply: The Road Maintenance Section will make the necessary arrangements to have these Bus Stops removed as soon as resources permit. Contact: - Ivar Blanker, Senior Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Document Pack Page 59
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Agenda Item 21 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Reinstatement of Tarmac Sections on Whitebeam Road with Concrete Question: Councillor J. O Dea To ask the Manager to have the tarmac sections opposite (address supplied) reinstated with concrete? Reply: The footpaths at these locations were excavated in order to carry out repairs to the water supply network resulting in a temporary repair. These locations have been added to the list of locations requiring permanent reinstatement and the work will be done the next time the Contractor is in that area. Contact :- Jim Byrne, Executive Engineer, Roads Control Unit. Document Pack Page 61
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Agenda Item 22 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Removal of Pole in Leinster Lawn Question: Councillor J. O Dea To ask the Manager to remove the pole without any sign on it outside (address supplied)? Reply: The pole will be removed within the next 2 to 3 weeks. Contact: - Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot Document Pack Page 63
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Agenda Item 23 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Reinstatement of Surface on Cypress Road Question: Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to reinstate surface at (address supplied)?" Reply: The footpath at this location was excavated in order to carry out repairs to the water supply network resulting in a temporary repair. The location has been added to the list of locations requiring permanent reinstatement and the work will be done the next time the Contractor is in that area. Contact: - Jim Byrne, Executive Engineer, Roads Control Unit. Document Pack Page 65
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Agenda Item 24 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Provision of Yellow Box at the Entrance to Deerpark Half Way Down Glenabbey Road Question: Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to put yellow lines or a yellow box outside the entrance to Deerpark half way down Glenabbey Road, as cars are parking and blocking potential access to Deerpark?" Reply: The Traffic Section has examined the existing road markings on Glenabbey Road and are of the opinion that there are sufficient double yellow lines in place to allow access to Deerpark. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Transportation Department Document Pack Page 67
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Agenda Item 25 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Children at Play Sign on Green at Cedarmount Road Question: Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to erect a Children at Play sign on the green at Cedarmount Road?" Reply: Cedarmount Road Mount Merrion is an access route to the Deerpark recreational area which is likely to be used by motorists unfamiliar with the area. Therefore the Council s Road Safety Engineer will have a Children at Play sign erected at this location. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Transportation Department Document Pack Page 69
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Agenda Item 26 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Public Charge of Laneway between Old Dublin Road and Woodlands Drive Stillorgan Question: Councillor B. Saul "To ask the Manager to take into public charge the laneway between the Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan and Woodlands Drive?" Reply: The Transportation Department is currently examining the position regarding the different laneways between the Old Dublin Road and Woodlands Drive with a view to establishing which laneways, if any, are in charge of the County Council. If it is decided that any laneways are to taken in charge in this area, the criteria set out in Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 must be considered Section 11(b)(ii). This would include consideration of the financial implications for the authority of the proposed declaration and would have to include the cost of bringing an area up to the required standard before taking in charge could be finalised. An estimate of the cost of such works will be prepared as part of the examination of the laneways as referred to above. A further report will be brought to the Area Committee on completion of the processes referred to above. Contact: - Finbarr Murphy, Senior Staff Officer, Transportation Department. Document Pack Page 71
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Agenda Item 27 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 FLOODING REPORT Document Pack Page 73
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Flooding Report Transportation Department October 2012 Dundrum, Stillorgan and Glencullen / Sandyford Ward Areas Introduction Further to severe flooding events in October 2011, DLRCC s Drainage Section has investigated areas where flood relief works can be carried out. There are some locations where Drainage have exhausted possible solutions within their remit and have requested that Transportation assist with a number of flooding locations (approx 50), to find alternative solutions. Hereunder are itemised the flooding locations within the Dundrum Area Committee, covering the Wards of Dundrum, Stillorgan and Glencullen / Sandyford, It is strongly advised that the proposed works may not solve the flooding issues entirely and that it is recommended that householders and businesses procure, and implement, their own flood protection measures. Appendix A attached shows a spreadsheet of all the flooding locations within the County. Location numbers refer to this spreadsheet. Document Pack Page 75
Location 22 Grange Park, Foxrock Area: 2 Ward: Glencullen - Sandyford Description Surface water system floods at lowest point in Grange Park Cul de Sac. System is considered to be at capacity in heavy rainfall. Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. Suggest private solutions only. Where it is considered that there is a capacity issue at this location, Drainage and Roads Sections will carry out further investigations, CCTV etc. Status Investigations ongoing Cost Implication n/a Location 23 Sweetbriar & Woodley Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Works identified and surface water sewer has been re-laid accordingly by Drainage. Proposals This location is in a hollow and no straight forward solution is evident, It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 76
Location 24 No. 93 Woodley Park Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Works have been carried out, relaying pipe work, jetting out and CCTV at this location. In spite of the works which were carried out (see Location 23 above) No 93. Woodley Park was flooded again following heavy rainfall on the evening of Sunday the 5th of August 2012. Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels. Installing additional gullies will not solve this flooding matter. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 25 Dale Drive, Stillorgan Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description This is a low lying area and with no further capacity in the drainage system. Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. There are no other solutions evident. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 77
Location 26 Sandyford Village Area: 2 Ward: Glencullen / Sandyford Description Rainfall from pub carpark flows onto road, adding to the road run off volumes. Water then flows downhill, towards Sandyford Park. also rain water from Hillcrest Road adds to the overall volumes Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels locally to solve this flooding issue. Upgrade to the drainage system on Hillcrest Road should help the situation, and should be included in any plans for Road Improvements to Hillcrest Road. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 27 Sandyford Park Area: 2 Ward: Glencullen / Sandyford Description Relates to Sandyford village flooding (Location 26 above). Surface water system reaches capacity at north end of Sandyford Park. Proposals No properties have been reported to flood. Improvements to drainage on Hillcrest Road in due course, will help. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 78
Location 28 not used Location 29 Glenamuck Road Bridge Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Stream broke it's banks and overflowed onto Glenamuck Road North. Proposals No properties were flooded. Road Maintenance is not in a position to carry out major works around the bridge to increase capacity of the Culvert. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 30 64, Roebuck Road Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Problem identified by Drainage department - Roads Surface water system needs cleaning and CCTV. Proposals CCTV and cleaning to be carried out by Roads Status Works planned be carried out before end 2012. Cost Implication 3000 Document Pack Page 79
Location 32 Allen Park Drive Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Historical problem at dip in roadway. Gulleys checked and reported to be OK. No houses or gardens reported to be flooded. Proposals CCTV survey to be carried out by Roads, to check if any problems exist. Status Works planned be carried out before end 2012. Cost Implication 2000 Location 33 N11 / The Rise junction Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Drainage network problem in the area. Proposals The pipework in the area of the junction has been identified as being congested with roots, and other organic material. This location referred back to Drainage. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 80
Location 34 N11 UCD Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Flooding at the Belfield flyover, predominantly in the bus lanes both ingoing and outgoing. Proposals Drainage have carried out root cutting etc., and confirm that problem is solved. Status Complete Cost Implication n/a Location 35 Kilgobbin Road Area: 2 Ward: Glencullen Sandyford Description GDSDS (Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study) report stated that there is a capacity issue at culvert. Also there is water run-off from some land adjacent. This is compounding the issue of flooding at this location. Proposals By-pass or other improvements to the culvert capacity required under Kilgobbin Road. This is the long term solution and outside the remit of Roads Maintenance, and may be carried out with future improvements to Kilgobbin Road. Road are investigating ownership of lands in questions. It is intended to serve notices to landowners under Section 76 (5) of the 1993 Roads Act (unlawful discharge of water onto a public road) Status Ongoing Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 81
Location 36 Barnaslingan Lane Area: 2 Ward: Sandyford /Glencullen Description No houses flooded. Following investigation the exact location and extent of flooding unclear. Insufficient information at present. Proposals None Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 37 10 Cunningham Park, Cabinteely Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Drainage pipe was blocked, and Manhole collapsed, causing back up and hence flooding problem. Proposals Repairs carried out by Roads. Status Complete Cost Incurred 6000 Document Pack Page 82
Location 38 5 Knocksinna Grove, Foxrock Area: 2 Ward: Stillorgan Description Surface water drainage System at Capacity, low point at corner at Knocksinna Grove floods. Proposals No practical solution available. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 83
Location 40 Willowbank Apartments Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description There is the potential for runoff water which does not get away into gullies on Sandyford Road may enter the property at Willowbank Apartments and flow down towards the buildings. The ground floor level of the apartments are near to the outside ground level and therefore any water rise within the grounds will pose a flood risk to the properties. There are no channels within the property to direct flood water to the adjacent River Slang. Proposals Entry ramp completed September 2012 to prevent waters entering from road side. It is clear that works could be carried out within the grounds to protect the property. There is no protection if the levels of the River Slang rise above Ground Floor level. Private intervention recommended. Status Complete Cost Incurred 1000 Document Pack Page 84
Location 41 48, Balally Drive Area: 3 Ward: Glencullen / Sandyford Description Gradient at road, footpath and driveway lends to flooding if the gulleys are not maintained, or system is over capacity. Proposals Drainage had completed relief works prior to event of Oct 2011. There is no easy remedy for this location. It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. Suggest private intervention only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 42 39&40 Ashlawn Ballinteer Area: 3 Ward: Glencullen / Sandyford Description Surface water is unable to get away into the Wyckham Stream when in flood. Proposals There is no easy remedy for this location. Additional gulleys will only exacerbate the problem, and speed up any build up of water. Suggest private intervention only Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 85
Location 43 Waterside Cottage, Kilternan Area: 3 Ward: Glencullen / Sandyford Description It is understood that runoff from Carriageway on Enniskerry Road flows into property in question. This property is positioned well below the road level and adjacent to the Loughlinstown River. Proposals The low lying position of the property would imply that the onus is on the property owner to protect against flooding, by maintaining adequate protection in the form of berms or channels to divert the water away from the dwelling. Nonetheless, this section of the Enniskerry Road is being considered for Road restoration in the coming 4 year programme and it is proposed to include for additional drainage in this scheme to assist in solving the issue Status For inclusion in 4 year roads programme 2013-2017 Cost Implication 1200 Document Pack Page 86
Location 44 56, Pinecopse Rd Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description House is next to Wyckham Stream. Surface water is unable to get away into the Stream when in flood. At other times ponding occurs at end of Cul de Sac. Proposals Additional gulley to be installed and piped separately to Wyckham Stream, with flapvalve. There is a risk of backflow if stream is in flood. Status For completion 2013 Cost Implication 1800 Location 45 67 Orwell Gardens Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Blockage in service pipe between gully and river dodder Proposals Roads Maintenance/Environment arranged clearing Status Complete Cost Implication 2000 Document Pack Page 87
Location 46 24 Ludford Drive Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Ponding occurs at low point in road way adjacent to house in question. Some works already completed by Drainage in the locality. Proposals It is considered impractical and costly to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. As there are no reports of dwellings being flooded no Council intervention is proposed at this location. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 47 Carrickmount Ave Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Reports of flooding to gardens was investigated. Proposals Drainage system in carriageways in the area was checked and was cleared of some debris which may have been part cause of the problem. Status complete Cost Implication 3800 Document Pack Page 88
Location 48 Rosemount Estate, Dundrum Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Drainage system reaches capacity and road floods. Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. Suggest private solutions only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 89
Location 49 Glenbower Park, Churchtown Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Deficiency in the drainage system causing flooding. Proposals Old soak pit abandoned and 2 new gulleys installed to existing surface water system. Status Complete Cost Implication 4500 Location 50 19 Oakdown Road Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Damage to private drain in footpath caused backup. Proposals Private drain repaired by Roads maintenance and connected to public surface water sewer. Status Complete Cost Implication 1300 Document Pack Page 90
Location 51 Millmount Grove, Dundrum Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description There is a risk of flooding at 1 Millmount Grove, Dundrum due to reduced capacity of existing road drainage. The Old Mill race parallel to Millmount cottages, feeds the Slang river. Adjacent new development appears to have blocked or reduced the flow of the millrace thereby forcing the water to pond outside No. 1, Millmount Grove. Proposals This issue is outside the remit of Roads Maintenance Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Location 52 75, Mountain View Pk Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Reports of flooding to gardens was investigated. Drainage system at capacity in heavy rainfall, causing flooding to road. Proposals It is considered impractical to change road and footpath levels to solve this flooding. Suggest private solutions only. Status n/a Cost Implication n/a Document Pack Page 91
Location 53 Flemmingtown Park Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Some gulleys at the Cul de Sac are connected to an old defunct soakpit, which causes flooding. In addition the main sewer surcharges during heavy rainfall, causing flooding to some garages / sheds Proposals Reconnect gullies to main surface water drainage. Alleviating the issues with the main drainage is outside the remit of Roads Maintenance. Status Complete by end 2012 Cost Implication 2000 Location 54 Wesley Heights /Ballawley Park Area: 3 Ward: Dundrum Description Gulleys at dip in Roadway, were assumed to be connected to defunct soakpits and caused regular and severe flooding occurrences, making the road impassable. Proposals On investigation, it was discovered that the gulleys were in fact connected to an old uncharted surface water pipe, which was in poor repair and blocked. Remedial works were carried out including for the replacement of 20m pipe at 5m depth, and 2 new deep manholes, and ancillary works. Status Complete by end 2012 Cost Implication 28,000 Document Pack Page 92
APPENDIX A Location number Area Ward LOCATION Houses Flooded Businesses Flooded Approx Cost 1 1 Blackrock Stradbrook Park/Gardens 8 25,000 2 1 Ballybrack Corbawn Drive 3+ 3 1 Ballybrack Corbawn at Railway Bridge 4 1 Dun Laoghaire Glasthule / Newtownsmith 4 150,000 5 1 Dun Laoghaire Dalkey Squareabout 3 15,000 6 1 Ballybrack Avondale Road 2+ 40,000 7 1 Blackrock Newtown Park Ave #40 2 15,000 8 1 Blackrock Maretimo Gardens E/W 2 100,000 9 1 Blackrock Annaville Avenue 1+ 700 10 1 Dun Laoghaire Marlborough Road 2 Clarinda Park / Lr Glenageary 11 1 Dun Laoghaire Road 2+ 2,000 12 1 Dun Laoghaire Mounttown Lower #56+ 1 Pub 13 1 Dun Laoghaire Monkstown Gate 10+ 3,000 14 1 Dun Laoghaire Silchester Road 1 1,000 15 1 Blackrock Sydney Ave, Blackrock 1 40,000 16 1 Dun Laoghaire Ard Mhuire Park -Dalkey Ave 17 1 Dun Laoghaire Arkendale Road #9 3,000 18 1 Dun Laoghaire Myrtlepark gdn 19 1 Blackrock Brooklawn Wood 8+ 20 2 Blackrock Deansgrange Crossroads 4 12 300,000 21 2 Ballybrack Loughlinstown (Silver Tas) 7 Glencullen - 22 2 Sandyford Grange Park, Foxrock 2 23 2 Stillorgan Sweetbriar & Woodley 2 24 2 Stillorgan No. 93 Woodley Park 25 2 Stillorgan Dale Drive, Stillorgan gdns Glencullen - 26 2 Sandyford Sandyford Village 1 27 2 Glencullen - Sandyford Sandyford Park Document Pack Page 93
28 2 not used 29 2 Stillorgan Glenamuck Road Bridge 30 2 Stillorgan Roebuck Road #64 gdn 3,000 31 2 Blackrock Ardagh Park #19 gdn 2,000 32 2 Stillorgan Allen Park Drive 2,000 33 2 Stillorgan N11 The Rise Junction 34 2 Stillorgan N11 UCD flyover 35 2 Glencullen - Sandyford Kilgobbin Road 36 2 Glencullen - Sandyford Barnaslingan Lane 37 2 Stillorgan 10, Cunningham Park, Cabinteely 6,000 38 2 Stillorgan 5, Knocksinna Grove 39 2 Blackrock 85 Carysfort Downs gdns 40 3 Dundrum Willowbank Apts 8+ 1,000 41 3 Glencullen - Sandyford Balally Drive #48 2+ 42 3 Glencullen - Sandyford Ashlawn Ballinteer 39&40 1+ 43 3 Glencullen - Sandyford Waterside Cottage, Kilternan gdns 1,200 44 3 Dundrum Pinecopse Rd #56 1 1,800 45 3 Dundrum 67 Orwell Gdns gdns 2,000 46 3 Dundrum 24 Ludford Drive gdns 47 3 Dundrum Carrickmount Ave gdns 3,800 48 3 Dundrum Rosemount Estate, Dundrum gdns 49 3 Dundrum Glenbower Park, Churchtown gdns 4,500 50 3 Dundrum 19 Oakdown Road gdn 1,300 51 3 Dundrum Millmount Grove, Dundrum 52 3 Dundrum 75, Mountain View Pk gdns 53 3 Dundrum Flemmingtown Park 1 2,000 54 3 Dundrum Wesley Heights / Ballawley Park gnds 28,000 Document Pack Page 94
Agenda Item 28 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 GARDA CONSULTATION LINING LIST: Sept TAG 2012 TAG No. 504 516 534 536 542 Street, Area [Map Ref. 1 ] 18 Glasson Court 6 Ballinteer Gardens Old Murphystown Road 123 Mulvey Park Orwell Road Type / Description Install a Disabled Parking bay in south west corner of Glasson Court opposite house no 21 Install DYLs on the north side of Ballinteer Gardens beginning at the boundary between house no 5/6 continuing east for 6m Install DYLs on both sides of Mont Eagle Park to match the existing stop line adjacent to house no 2. Continue the DYL on the north side of Mount Eagle Park onto the Old Murphystown Road by 6m. Remove the Disabled Parking bay outside no 123 Mulvey Park (retain the buffer zone which serves the other disabled parking bay at this location) Install DYL on the south side of Orwell Road beginning at its junction with Dodder Road Lower continuing east for 15m 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 CL = 100mm centre line pedestrian crossing = Ped Xing note: disabled parking bays lining and logo in yellow drawing = dwg. between = b/n 1 OSI Dublin City and District Street Guide, 6th edition opp = opp. Document Pack Page 95
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Agenda Item 29 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 MINISTERIAL/DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE BLACKGLEN ROAD UPDATE Document Pack Page 97
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Agenda Item 30 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Nothing to Report Document Pack Page 101
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Agenda Item 31 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Removal of Rubbish/Garden Trimmings from Southern Side of Brehon Field Road. Motion: Councillor N. Richmond That the Manager prunes back and removes the rubbish and garden trimmings from the hedgerows that line the Southern side of Brehon Field Road. Report: The garden waste appears to be coming over the walls of houses which back onto this road, we will have the waste collected and the Environment Section will distribute flyers with a cover letter in the area, outlining the illegal nature of disposing of garden waste in this way, the fines applicable and the contact number to report this activity to. Contact: Helena McGorman, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent, Parks Department Document Pack Page 103
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Agenda Item 32 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Dangerous Stretch of Footpath in The Maples Motion: Councillor J. O Dea That the Manager act urgently to have the dangerous stretch of footpath from (address supplied) repaired. Report: A section of footpath has been uplifted at this location by the action of tree roots and a temporary repair has been carried out to remove a trip hazard. It will be necessary for the Road Maintenance Section to consult with the Parks Section in relation to the tree at this location before the footpath can be re-constructed. Contact: Ciaran Duignan, Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot. Document Pack Page 105
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Agenda Item 33 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 Installation of Sorting Lanes along Ballinteer Road Motion: Councillor L. McCarthy That the Manager would please install safe sorting lanes along Ballinteer Road for Clonlea, College Park and Delbrook Park in the interest of public safety. Report: The Traffic Section are currently preparing a design to modify and upgrade the existing road markings and signage on the Wyckham Way from the junction at Ballinteer Avenue, including the roundabout at the entrance to Dundrum Shopping Centre. It is the intention that following the completion of this work, Ballinteer Road from the junction at Ballinteer Avenue to the junction with Brehonfield Road will be reviewed and surveyed by the Traffic Section. Arising from this survey a design will be prepared to address the traffic issues identified. However, this work is unlikely to be completed in the current year due to lack of resources. Contact: Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Transportation Department Document Pack Page 107
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Agenda Item 34 MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE 22 OCTOBER 2012 New Barrier System at Entrance to Meadowbrook Leisure Centre Motion: Councillor P. Hand That the Manager in the interest of safety erects a new barrier system at the entrance to Meadowbrook Leisure Centre and take steps to slow traffic on Ludford Drive, Ludford Road, Acorn Road and Beech Drive. Report: The car park at the dlr Leisure Services Meadowbrook is used by a variety of users including the leisure centre, church goers, Dundrum Athletic FC home and visitor s teams and parents dropping and collection school children. The control barrier since their installation have been constantly vandalised and the centre management endeavour to source a new robust system The Barrier control system erected by DLR Leisure Services has been constantly vandalised, however the Centre Management are endeavouring to source a more robust system. In the meanwhile, the Council s Road Safety Engineer recently erected flashing Schoolchildren Crossing signage on all three approach roads to the central car parks and school area. Traffic Calming on the surrounding road network will be undertaken under the Prioritisation List of Traffic Calming Schemes when funding and resources become available. Contact: Tom Mowlds, Director of Services, DLR Leisure Services. Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer, Transportation Dept Document Pack Page 109