Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor P. Stewart and agreed that the minutes, as amended, of the meeting of Dún Laoghaire Area Committee (Housing, Economic Community and Cultural Development, Planning and Organisational Innovation & Infrastructure and Climate Change Business) meeting held on the 6^th February, 2017 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED

It was AGREED to take Infrastructure and Climate Change Business ahead of Housing Business

It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No 13 (c) question numbers 32 to 39 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading

It was proposed by Councillor M. Baker and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No 13 (c) question numbers 2 to 8 be ADOPTED and APPROVED

Ms A. Hegarty, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department explained that this Item, No. 9, was dealt with at the Council February Meeting and was placed on this meeting’s agenda in error.

It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading

It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor H. Lewis

“That this Area Committee agrees to progress plans for Social Housing at Shanganagh Castle site as a matter of urgency.”

A discussion took place during which Ms A. Hegarty, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department and Mr D. Irvine, Senior Planner, Planning and Organisational Innovation Department responded to Members’ queries.

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED

The motion was AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan and seconded by Councillor S. O’Brien

“That the Chief Executive explore the possibility of establishing a pilot project in the areas covered by this Area Committee along the lines of the “Super Homes Ireland” initiative of the Tipperary Energy Agency, which is supported by Tipperary County Council, to address the serious energy loss problems associated with most of the pre 1940 housing stock, both Council owned and privately owned, in the Blackrock, Dún Laoghaire and Killiney/Shankill Local Electoral Areas”. (see: http://superhomes.ie/ and http://tippenergy.ie/ )

A discussion took place during which Ms A. Hegarty, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department responded to Members’ queries.

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED

It was proposed by Councillor C. Devlin and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey

“That the Chief Executive provides a detailed report and up-date on the progress of the Council's plans to redevelop the former pumping station along Eden Road, Glasthule for the provision of 8 social housing units?”

A discussion took place during which Ms A. Hegarty, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department responded to Members’ queries.

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED

It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Keeffe and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin

“That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to purchase the site at Rollins villas for the purpose of constructing traditional build council houses l -https://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/site-at-rollins-court-sallynoggin-county-dublin/3375260”

A discussion took place during which Ms A. Hegarty, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department responded to Members’ queries.

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED

It was proposed by Councillor C. Devlin and seconded by Councillor B. Ward and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No 13 (c) question numbers 15 to 17 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading

It was proposed by Councillor J. Gildea and seconded by Councillor C. Smyth 

“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to apply to the EU’s Connecting Europe programme for funds under the WIFI4EU initiative to provide free high quality internet access in Shanganagh Park and in Shankill village. It is noted that if the roll-out of high speed, reliable WiFi proves successful at these locations it could be deployed county wide”  

The motion was AGREED

It was agreed to take Item No. 20 in conjunction with Item No. 21

Item No. 20 - Digital Dún Laoghaire

It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor B. Ward 

“That this Area Committee support the concept of ‘Digital Dún Laoghaire’  and wish those involved in the project every success  in increasing the number of tech firms operating in the town while also helping existing businesses to expand”

The following report of the Chief Executive was NOTED:

If the motion is passed, a letter with the terms of the motion will be sent to the

Chairperson of the Steering Group.

Item No. 21 -PresentationDigital Dún Laoghaire

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin

“That the Chief Executive invite the promoters of ‘Digital Dún Laoghaire’ to make a presentation to a future meeting of this Area Committee on the concept, its development and its potential to grow and attract start-ups in that sector in the Town of Dún Laoghaire and to proffer suggestions on how this Council and its Elected Members could provide practical assistance to their endeavours”

The following report of the Chief Executive was NOTED:

“If the motion is passed, a letter with the terms of the motion will be sent to the

Chairperson of the Steering Group inviting Digital Dun Laoghaire to make a presentation to a future meeting of this Committee – date to be confirmed.”

A discussion took place on Item No. 20 and 21 during which Ms G. Sweetnam, Acting Head of Enterprise, Economic, Community and Cultural Development responded to Members’ queries.

Item No. 20

The motion was AGREED

Item No. 21

The motion was AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and seconded by Councillor C. Smyth

“That the Chief Executive reports on progress to build an extension to Shanganagh Park Community House, Shankill as provided for in the Capital Works Programme to now prioritise this work and give a detailed time line for commencement.”

A discussion took place during which Ms M. Ruane, Senior Executive Officer, Economic, Community and Cultural Development responded to Members’ queries.

The motion was AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No 13 (c) question numbers 23 to 25 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

The list of Major Planning Applications was NOTED

It was agreed to take Item No. 27 in conjunction with Item No. 31

Item No. 27 - Draft Local Area Plan Woodbrook–Shanganagh 2017-2023 

Mr D. Irvine, Senior Planner, Planning and Organisational Innovation Department presented the Draft Local Area Plan Woodbrook – Shanganagh 2017 - 2023. A discussion took place during which he responded to Members’ queries.

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED

Item No. 31 -Masterplan for Shanganagh Castle Site

It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor J. Gildea

“That this Committee discuss the on-going creation of a Masterplan for Shanganagh Castle Site and call for an up to date progress report on the development.”

The following report of the Chief Executive was NOTED:

The first step in progressing the lands at Woodbrook-Shanganagh is the preparation of a new Local Area Plan (LAP) for the area.

A report setting out the timeline for consultation on the Draft Woodbrook – Shanganagh Local Area Plan has been included as a headed item on this agenda.

The motion was AGREED

It was NOTED that there was no business to discuss under this heading

It was agreed to take Item No. 29 in conjunction with Item No. 30

Item No. 29 - Masterplan for Bulloch Harbour

It was proposed by Councillors D. O’Keeffe and M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan:

“That the Chief Executive agrees to commence the Masterplan for Bulloch harbour at the earliest possible opportunity”

Amended Motion received from the floor: A discussion took place where it was agreedto make the following amendment to the motion:

It was proposed by Councillors D. O’Keeffe and M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan:

“That this committee agrees that the Chief Executive will commence the Masterplan for Bulloch Harbour at the earliest possible opportunity”

Ms B. Gilligan (Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Organisational Innovation), responded to Members’ queries.

The amended motion was AGREED

Item No. 30 –Bulloch Harbour

It was proposed by Councillors D O’Callaghan, and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey:

“That this Area Committee welcomes the Executive's decision to refuse Planning Permissions (D16A/0906, D16A/0916, Western Marine Site) in Bulloch Harbour for a Mixed Use Development, acknowledges the input from local concerned citizens, elected representatives, all who made submissions, various Council Departments and the Planning Executive of the Council.

Further notes the reasons for refusal as being contrary to the requirements set out in Specific Local Objective 22 (Reasons 1 & 2) and contrary to Policy LH B9 (Reason 3), Written Statement of the 2016-2022 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan.

And affirms that Elected Members will continue to work towards ensuring that Bulloch Harbour and its environs is protected and developed for Marine/Leisure and Harbour related activities into the future.”

Report:

The motion is noted.

Following discussion the motion was amended to read:

Amended Motion:

It was proposed by Councillors D O’Callaghan, and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey:

“That this Area Committee welcomes and formally records its endorsement of the Executive's decision to refuse Planning Permissions (D16A/0906, D16A/0916, Western Marine Site) in Bulloch Harbour for a Mixed Use Development, acknowledges the input from local concerned citizens, elected representatives, all who made submissions, various Council Departments and the Planning Executive of the Council.

Further notes the reasons for refusal as being contrary to the requirements set out in Specific Local Objective 22 (Reasons 1 & 2) and contrary to Policy LH B9 (Reason 3), Written Statement of the 2016-2022 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan.

And affirms that Elected Members will continue to work towards ensuring that Bulloch Harbour and its environs is protected and developed for Marine/Leisure and Harbour related activities into the future.”

A discussion took place during which Ms B. Gilligan, Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Organisational Innovation Department and Mr L. Walsh, Acting Senior Planner, Planning and Organisational Innovation Department responded to Members’ queries.

The amended motion was AGREED

The Meeting concluded at 7.25 p.m.