CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE COISTE AN LÁRCHEANTAR To each member of Area 3, Central incorporating the electoral area of North Inner City. Notification of the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Dublin 2 on 12 th July, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith. Rose Kenny Executive Manager Central Area Dated this 7 th July, 2016. Please Note: Tea and Coffee will be available for members before the meeting. Central Area Headquarters, 51-53 Sean MacDermott Street Lower, Dublin 1. 1 | Page
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CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEECOISTE AN LÁRCHEANTAR
To each member of Area 3, Central incorporating the electoral area of North Inner City.
Notification of the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Dublin 2 on 12th July, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith.
Rose KennyExecutive ManagerCentral Area
Dated this 7th July, 2016.
Please Note: Tea and Coffee will be available for members before the meeting.
Central Area Headquarters,51-53 Sean MacDermott Street Lower,Dublin 1.
6317 Minutes of the Central Area Committee meeting held on 14th June, 2016(Attached) pages 5-8
6318 Questions to the Area Manager (Attached) pages 68-71
6319 With reference to a presentation by YPAR
Planning and Development Matters
6320 In compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, I hereby notify you that it is Dublin City Council’s intention to carry out the following works:- Construction of 30 no. dwellings on a site at North King Street. (Report Attached) pages 12-20
6321 With reference to the grant of a licence to Smithfield Boxing Club Limited for use of Aughrim Sports Hall, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 (Report & Map Attached) pages 21-25
6322 With reference to the proposed exchange of lands at Ellis Court and Clipper View Apartment, Liffey Street West, Dublin 7 between Sarsfield Management Company Ltd and Dublin City Council. (Report & Map Attached) pages 26-28
Roads & Traffic Department Matters
6323 With reference to Docklands Area Traffic Plan.
6324 With reference to the minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group Meeting of 28th June, 2016.(Report Attached) pages 29-44
Central Area Matters
6325 With reference to Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme (East Link Grant Scheme)(Report Attached) pages 45-46
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6326 With reference to the Central Area Committee Discretionary Fund
(Report Attached) pages 47-50
6327 Updates on the following:
Environmental Services Unit pages 51-55North East and North West Inner City Housing Issues pages 56-62Grangegorman Development page 63Central Area Age Friendly Update pages 64-65Community Development Report pages 66-67 (Reports Attached)
Motions
6328 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee requests an update on Mountjoy Square Park and that this Committee while noting conservation plans for the Park, remains committed to protecting and enhancing the existing uses and tree planting within the Park, improving the pedestrian links across the roads surrounding the Park, and ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are consulted in any proposal for changes.
6329 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee requests that the Chief Executive, in regard to the development of Grangegorman, put in place a Traffic Management Plan to include improvements for pedestrians, cyclists as well as decent signage to prepare for the significant influx of people assessing the proposed health and education facilities within Grangegorman.
6330 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee requests the City Architect to draw up plans with a view to seeking funding and ensuring that the historic buildings at Infirmary Road, formerly known as the Isolation Hospital (including the Protected Structure) are refurbished for housing or community use.
6331 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee requests the Council to install a 24/7 mandatory (ideally segregated) cycle lane along the full length of Dorset Street/King Street, from Drumcondra to Smithfield and Grangegorman/Stoneybatter.
6332 Motion in the name of Councillor Gary Gannon
That this Committee requests that the recently cleared site at the back of St. Laurence O’Toole Community Centre in the North Wall, be handed over to the North Wall Community Development Project so it can be used as a much needed playground facility for the young children who attend the Little Treasures Creche. This is presently wasted space that is not to the benefit of the community, the North Wall CDP could benefit hugely if this was handed over to their project in order that they may develop a much needed playground facility that would improve the aesthetic quality of the surrounding area.
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6333 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to contact senior management of service providers regarding wheelie bins left on pathways and blocking the way for wheelchair users, the visually impaired and parents with prams.
6334 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to organise an event for sports personalities from the inner city i.e. Wes Hoolahan, Kelly Harrington, Pierce O’Leary, Olivia O’Toole, Sheriff Football Club and Ger Brennan. A stage could be erected around the Killarney Court area so that the community can express their best wishes and the sports personnel can show leadership and example to the young men and women of the area.
6335 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee calls on senior Garda management to address early morning rush hour traffic issues particularly in the East Wall area. Traffic coming down from the East Point Business Park direction is breaching the traffic regulations and taking illegal right turns towards Ballybough or holding up traffic by indicating to go into a building on the opposite side of the road, then doing a U turn to head for Ballybough. There have been a number of near hit and misses because of this. Also, there are issues with multiple cars turning onto Church Road, East Wall and using the area as a rat run to avoid traffic on the North Strand.
6336 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee calls on Dublin City Council to install double yellow lines on Church Road where Lidl and Centra are as parking here is causing serious obstructions for traffic coming both ways.
6337 Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee calls on Dublin City Council to develop a Greening Strategy for the area of the Northeast Inner City, with a focus on the most densely populated areas between Foley Street, North Circular Road and Summerhill. This Strategy should be modelled on the successful Liberties Greening Strategy and be developed in full consultation with local residents, tenants groups and Councillors.
The ‘Mountjoy A’ electoral area – roughly bounded by Foley Street/North Circular Road/Summerhill, has a population density of 17,700 / square km, or 5326 inits 0.3 square km boundaries – compared with an average in the north inner city of 10,000/sq km. In addition the area experienced and the population increase of 40% between 2006 and 2011, without any real increase in green space.
NEXT MEETING 13th September, 2016.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF MOTIONS AND QUESTIONS
12 noon on Wednesday 31 st August, 2016
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COISTE AN LÁRCHEANTAR
CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday 14th June, 2016 at 10.00 am.
Minutes
6293 Minutes of the Central Area Committee meeting held on 10th May, 2016.ORDER: Agreed.
6294 Questions to the Area Manager ORDER: Noted.
Planning and Development Matters
6295 With reference Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvements Plan 2016-2021 ORDER: Presentation noted.
6296 With reference to the proposed lease of the 2nd Floor of the Ormond Building, Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 to Pobal. ORDER: Agreed. Recommend to City Council.
6297 With reference to the grant of a lease of Smithfield Café, Smithfield, Dublin 7 to Connor Higgins. ORDER: Agreed. Recommend to City Council.
Housing and Residential Services Matters
6298 With reference to a presentation on Anti-Social Behaviour ORDER: Noted.
Roads & Traffic Department Matters
6299 With reference to a report on the construction of 2 Pedestrian crossings at Ormond Quay, Dublin 7.ORDER: Report noted.
6300 With reference to the minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group Meeting of 24th May, 2016.ORDER: Report noted.
Central Area Matters
6301 With reference to National Cultural Institutions and NeighbourhoodsORDER: Report noted.
6302 With further reference to a proposal for the Extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over a laneway at the rear of 2 - 41 Goldsmith Street, Dublin 7ORDER: Agreed. Recommend to City Council.
6303 With reference to Moore Street Market and Retail Outlets Strategic Report
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ORDER: Report noted.
6304 Updates on the following:
Environmental Services Unit North East and North West Inner City Housing IssuesGrangegorman DevelopmentCentral Area Age Friendly UpdateReports noted. Councillors requested that YPAR be invited to the July meeting of the Central Area Committee. Members also requested that the Manager contact the Media Relations Section to ask them to develop a strategy to portray the positive activities happening everyday in the Central Area.
Motions
The following emergency motion was tabled
6305(a) Emergency Motion in the names of Cllrs. Nial Ring, Ray Mcadam, Christy Burke, GayeFagan, Eilis Ryan, Janice Boylan, Gary Gannon and Ciaran Cuffe
That this committee agrees to allocate a grant of €5,000 from its discretionary fund to World Boxing Championship Silver Medallist Kellie Harrington to support her boxing training and preparation work for the forthcoming European Championships in Bulgaria..
Furthermore, this committee urges the Minister for Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, to fast track Kellie's national sports council grant which, currently is not due for payment until 2017.ORDER: Agreed to support Ms Harrington in her training and preparation work for the forthcoming European Championships in Bulgaria.
6305 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee agrees to propose the name change of King Street, Dublin 7 to a more suitable name given the fact that a plaque was erected last month to commemorate the 16 local people who were killed there in 1916.
ORDER: Agreed. Manager to seek clarification on the legal requirements.
6306 Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee seeks reports on the future of the Children’s Hospital Temple Street and the Rotunda Hospital given the fact the two hospitals have been part of our area for many years to include if jobs will be at risk
ORDER: Agreed. Letter to be sent to the Minister for Health.
6307 Motion in the name of Councillor David Costello and Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee recognise the great effort made by the Council staff who assisted and facilitated the community commemoration of Edward Ned Daly on Wednesday, 4th May 2016 at the Ned Daly monument on the North Circular Road.
ORDER: Agreed.
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6308 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee consider providing additional discretionary funding to the Phibsborough Community Arts Festival.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
6309 Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee notes the concerns expressed by residents in the Phibsborough area regarding pickets by anti-choice advocates outside the family planning clinic on Berkeley Road and affirms its support to women’s right to access information about healthcare free of intimidation. The Central Area Committee furthermore ask management to look for a list of “rogue crisis pregnancy agencies” operating in the Central Area from the Health Service Executive and consider what steps can be taken by Dublin City Council to regulate such agencies, as per HSE guidelines regarding “Disingenuous Counselling Services” – http://www.crisispregnancy.ie/crisis-pregnancy-help/disingenuous-counseling-services/
ORDER: Agreed. Letter to be sent to the Director General of the HSE.
6310 Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee, in light of the high demand for non-denominational education schools in the Dublin 7 (Stoneybatter, Grangegorman) Dublin 1 and Dublin 3 areas, request from the Department of Education a report on attendance and waiting list figures in schools in the area, and what efforts have been undertaken to consider transfer of patronage from Catholic primary schools in the area to non-denominational patrons.
ORDER: Agreed. Letter to be sent to the Department of Education.
6311 Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee requests that Dublin City Council issue a press release clarifying media reporting that it is expected O’Devaney Gardens will be demolished “within the next 12 months” to alleviate residents worries and in light of commitments that no forced evictions of remaining tenants will take place. The press release should indicate that there are remaining tenants and that Dublin City Council will not be obliging them to leave.
ORDER: Report to the Councillor.
6312 Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee supports the principle of ‘participatory budgeting’ as a way of increasing community ownership of local government. In particular, the Committee notes the success which increased community engagement in budgeting has had on reducing crime in wards where it is used in Chicago. The Central Area Committee asks management to establish a sub-committee of officials and councillors, to produce a short ’feasibility report’ regarding how participatory budgeting might be used to distribute the 2017 Central Area Discretionary Fund, to be presented to the Central Area Committee no later than December 2016.
That this Committee agree that Number 55 Amiens Street and 31 Richmond Avenue (shop and home of Tom Clarke) be added to the list of protected structures and instructs the Manager to instigate the necessary process to achieve this.
ORDER: Report to Councillor.
6314 Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee sends a message of congratulations to the students and schools involved in the production of the excellent history booklet “My Area in 1916 / Mo Cheantar agus 1916” and to acknowledge the work on this project of co-ordinator Donal Fallon as well as Margaret Hayes, Brendan Teeling and Tara Doyle of the Library Services.
ORDER: Agreed. Letters to be sent to all involved.
Attendance
Cllr. Nial Ring (Chairperson)Cllr. Ciaran Cuffe (Vice Chairperson)Cllr. Ray McAdamCllr. Eilis RyanCllr. Christy BurkeCllr. Gaye FaganCllr Janice BoylanCllr. Gary Gannon
OfficialsRose Kenny, Executive Manager, Central AreaEileen Gleeson, Senior Executive Officer, Central AreaJohn O’Hara, Acting Dublin City Planning Officer, Planning DepartmentFiona Cooper, Senior Executive Planner, Planning DepartmentMick Clarke, Area Housing Manager, Anti-Social Policy UnitMary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer, Roads and Traffic PlanningRay Yeates, Art Officer, Arts Office.Gerard McGlone, Executive Engineer, Traffic DivisionHelen Smirnova, Senior Engineer, Traffic DivisionChris Butler, Area Housing Manager, Central AreaJohn McPartlan, Public Domain Officer, Central AreaCathy Cassidy, Senior Staff Officer, Central AreaSandra Walley, Assistant Staff Officer, Central Area
Councillor Nial RingChairperson
14 th June, 2016
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Motions with RepliesCentral Area Committee Meeting
14 th June, 2016
Item 6305
Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee agrees to propose the name change of King Street, Dublin 7 to a more suitable name given the fact that a plaque was erected last month to commemorate the 16 local people who were killed there in 1916.
Report
This is a matter for the members to agree or otherwise.
Item 6306
Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke
That this Committee seeks reports on the future of the Children’s Hospital Temple Street and the Rotunda Hospital given the fact the two hospitals have been part of our area for many years to include if jobs will be at risk
Report
A letter will be forwarded to the Minister for Health if the members agree the terms of the motion.
Item 6307
Motion in the name of Councillor David Costello and Cllr Nial Ring
That this Committee recognise the great effort made by the Council staff who assisted and facilitated the community commemoration of Edward Ned Daly on Wednesday, 4th May 2016 at the Ned Daly monument on the North Circular Road.
Report
This is a matter for members to agree or otherwise.
Item 6308
Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe
That this Committee consider providing additional discretionary funding to the Phibsborough Community Arts Festival.
Report
When the budget for 2017 is being discussed, this matter can be considered.
Item 6309
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Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee notes the concerns expressed by residents in the Phibsborough area regarding pickets by anti-choice advocates outside the family planning clinic on Berkeley Road and affirms its support to women’s right to access information about healthcare free of intimidation. The Central Area Committee furthermore ask management to look for a list of “rogue crisis pregnancy agencies” operating in the Central Area from the Health Service Executive and consider what steps can be taken by Dublin City Council to regulate such agencies, as per HSE guidelines regarding “Disingenuous Counselling Services” – http://www.crisispregnancy.ie/crisis-pregnancy-help/disingenuous-counseling-services/
Report
A letter will be forwarded to the Health Service Executive if the members agree to the terms of the motion.
Item 6310
Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee, in light of the high demand for non-denominational education schools in the Dublin 7 (Stoneybatter, Grangegorman) area, request from the Department of Education a report on attendance and waiting list figures in schools in the area, and what efforts have been undertaken to consider transfer of patronage from Catholic primary schools in the area to non-denominational patrons.
Report
A letter will be forwarded to the Department of Education if the members agree to the terms of the motion.
Item 6311
Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee requests that Dublin City Council issue a press release clarifying media reporting that it is expected O’Devaney Gardens will be demolished “within the next 12 months” to alleviate residents worries and in light of commitments that no forced evictions of remaining tenants will take place. The press release should indicate that there are remaining tenants and that Dublin City Council will not be obliging them to leave.
Report
Dublin City Council, on 24th May, advertised Part 8 Notice of its intention to demolish the remaining 4 blocks at O’Devaney Gardens. Subject to approval by the City Council of this proposal, we will then continue, in the normal manner, the process of detenanting of O’Devaney Gardens and the relocating of the residents in suitable alternative accommodation.
Item 6312
Motion in the name of Councillor Eilis Ryan
That this Committee supports the principle of ‘participatory budgeting’ as a way of increasing community ownership of local government. In particular, the Committee notes the success which increased community engagement in budgeting has had on reducing crime in wards where it is used in Chicago. The Central Area Committee asks management to establish a
sub-committee of officials and councillors, to produce a short ’feasibility report’ regarding how participatory budgeting might be used to distribute the 2017 Central Area Discretionary Fund, to be presented to the Central Area Committee no later than December 2016.
Report
Section 102 and 103 of the Local Government Act 2001 sets out the legislative basis for the preparation of the annual revenue budget. The City Councillors have reserved functions in respect of the determination of the annual rate on valuation and the adoption of the budget with our without amendment.
The legislation and framework of the budgetary process is centred on the reserved powers of the elected members in terms of decision making. The legislative framework does not incorporate decision making other than the elected members in determining works programmes and the allocation of resources.
Item 6313
Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee agree that Number 55 Amiens Street and 31 Richmond Avenue (shop and home of Tom Clarke) be added to the list of protected structures and instructs the Manager to instigate the necessary process to achieve this.
Report
No 31 Richmond Avenue (described as a House) is already on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) at Ref: 7348 of Volume 3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017; see http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-planning-heritage-and-conservation-conservation/protected-structures
No. 55 Amiens Street is not on the RPS. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) have surveyed the structure (NIAH Reg. No. 50060474) and given it a Regional rating in terms of architectural interest. In this regard, the structure is included in the first phase of Ministerial recommendations for additions to the RPS for the north inner city of Dublin (under Section 53 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended)).
It is the intention of the Conservation Section to commence assessment of the Ministerial recommendations under Section 53 at the end of this year (2016). However, given the historical significance of No. 55 Amiens Street, the rating by the NAIH and the Ministerial recommendation, the Conservation Section have, as of now, commenced assessment of the structure with the intention to commence the procedures for addition to the RPS as quickly as possible.
Item 6314
Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee sends a message of congratulations to the students and schools involved in the production of the excellent history booklet “My Area in 1916 / Mo Cheantar agus 1916” and to acknowledge the work on this project of co-ordinator Donal Fallon as well as Margaret Hayes, Brendan Teeling and Tara Doyle of the Library Services.
Report
This is a matter for the members to agree or otherwise.
To the Chairperson and Members of the Central Area Committee.
In compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, I hereby notify you that it is Dublin City Council’s intention to carry out the following works:-
Construction of 30 no. dwellings on a site at North King Street.
In compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, I hereby notify you that it is Dublin City Council’s intention to carry out the following works:-
Construction of 30 no. dwellings on a site at North King Street comprising 7 no. one bedroom apartments, 18 no. two bedroom apartments, 3 no. 2 bedroom duplex units and 2 no. three bedroom apartments in a six storey block, with associated balconies and top floor roof gardens.
(A) The SiteThe site consists of an existing c.45m long and 8-10m deep area of land situated on the south side of North King Street, extending from the junction with Beresford Street east to the junction with North Anne Street. The site is bounded to the south by a building which is indicated as having been used as an annexe to the nearby Bolton Street DIT college. This building may have previously been industrial use. The building is approximately two-storey in height and has a palisade fence boundary with the subject site. A brick chimney adjoins the site boundary. There are windows onto the Beresford Street and North Anne Street elevations only.
The site is currently open to North King Street and is landscaped with grass, shrubs and young trees. A path extends through the landscaped area parallel with the public footpath at North King Street. On both sides of the site a decorative railing extends along the site boundary between the path and the southern boundary of the site. The site faces a three-storey building of recent construction on the opposite side of North King Street. There is an existing five-storey apartment building fronting North King Street on the opposite side of Beresford Street and a four-storey development of own-door duplex type units fronting North King Street on the opposite side of North Anne Street, with its side gable facing the site.
The site has zoning objective Z5 – ‘to consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce and strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity’ The area immediately south of the site forms a conservation area, which includes the Old Distillery apartment development.
(B) The Proposal
The Part 8 Planning Application is for the construction of 30 no. dwellings on a site at North King Street comprising 7 no. one bedroom apartments, 18 no. two bedroom apartments, 3
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no. 2 bedroom duplex units and 2 no. three bedroom apartments in a six storey block, with associated balconies and top floor roof gardens.
Planning HistoryThe following history files are of relevance:3174/09: (LAW application) – approval given for provision of one additional apartment
at third floor level and two at fifth floor level, with elevational amendments and minor internal changes to a previously approved Part 8 six-storey housing development proposal at North King Street / Beresford Street / Anne Street North (previous application no. 2888/06); three additional apartments to consist of a one-bedroom plus study and two three-bedroom plus study units, with balconies, bringing the total number of apartments from 27 to 30 with the building height to increase by 1.55m.
2888/06: (LAW application) – observations regarding construction of a five- and six-storey apartment building comprising of 27 residential units and two ground floor corner units for community and/or commercial use, own door access to ground floor apartments, pedestrian access points to shared linear landscaped courtyard to rear, lift and stair access to upper floor apartments from North King Street and controlled landscaped roof gardens on a site of c.850m2; residential units to consist of 20 no. four person two bedroomed units, three no. two person one bedroomed units, one no. six person three-bedroomed duplex unit and three no four-person two-bedroomed duplex units.
0534/98: Temporary (one-year) permission granted to David Allen Holdings Ltd for replacement of three 6m x 3m advertising panels with three 4m x 3m advertising panels and provision of metal screening.
Interdepartmental Reports:Drainage: Report received; no objection subject to conditions to be attached.Roads/Traffic: Report received; note previous permission on site; note no car parking
proposed as part of development; cycle parking is proposed with access from North Anne Street; this does not appear to be secure and the number of spaces has not been indicated; note refuse storage facilities situated to east of courtyard at ground floor level with collections accessed from North Anne Street; no objection subject to submission of a construction management plan, and to provision of cycle parking to development plan standards.
Archaeology: Report received; note that site is within zone of archaeological constraint for recorded monument DU017-020 (Dublin City) which is subject to statutory protection under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994; site is also within zone of archaeological interest in current Dublin City Development Plan; no objection subject to conditions.
External Consultees:Irish Water: No report received. Transport Infrastructure Ireland: No observations
(C) Submissions
The proposal was advertised in the Irish Times on the 19th April 2016. The closing date for submissions or observations was 16th June 2016.
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Two third party submissions have been received as follows:
1. Proposal would result in loss of landscaped space/pocket park which has become an amenity used by local residents; contribution made by this space to community spirit in the area; proposal provides for large apartments but no amenities for families with children; no parking and no play areas for children; residents of nearby apartments will lose existing play area for children; proposal could contribute to traffic congestion; proposed building is a large overpowering structure; inconspicuous location of site notices.
2. Proposed development is unattractive compared with some of the local authority developments constructed in the area, and appears commercial/industrial rather than residential; proposal would not cater for stallholders in nearby fruit and vegetable market as there would be nowhere to place vehicles overnight; local authority housing developments need to maintain high standards and dignity.
These objections are noted and the issues are addressed in the report below.
(D) Evaluation
The zoning objective for this Part 8 site is Z5 – ‘to consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce and strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity’ (Conservation area).
The proposal is for 30 dwellings, comprising seven no. one-bed roomed apartments, 18 no. two-bed roomed apartments, three no. two-bed roomed duplex units and two no. three-bed roomed apartments in a six-storey block, with associated balconies and top floor roof gardens. Under the current Dublin City Development Plan the site has zoning objective Z5 – ‘to consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce and strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity’. Residential use is permissible within the zoning, the primary purpose of which is stated as being ‘to sustain life within the centre of the city through intensive mixed use development’ and ‘to provide a dynamic mix of uses, which interact with each other, create(s) a sense of community and which sustains the vitality of the inner city both by day and night’. It is stated that, ideally, the mix of uses should occur both vertically through the floors of the building and horizontally along the street frontage. A general mix of uses including residential is desirable; however, retail should be the predominant use at ground floor level.
While the site has been landscaped and functions as a temporary pocket park, and is used as such by local residents, the zoning objective is to facilitate development on the site and there is already approval for a residential development on the site. It would therefore appear that it was never the intention to use the site as a park on a permanent basis.
In relation to the provision of housing, policy QH3 of the development plan is ‘to encourage and foster the creation of attractive mixed use sustainable neighbourhoods which contain a variety of housing types and tenures with supporting community facilities, public realm and residential amenities’. Policy QH4 is ‘to promote residential development at sustainable urban densities throughout the city in accordance with the core strategy, having regard to the need for high standards of urban design and architecture and to successfully integrate with the character of the surrounding area’. Policy QH6 is ‘to promote the development of under-utilised infill sites and to favourably consider higher density proposals which respect the
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design of the surrounding development and the character of the area’. The housing strategy (Appendix 3) also refers to the need to ensure that housing available for persons who have different levels of income, and in particular for those in need of social and affordable housing in the area’.
Policy QH18 is to ensure that new houses provide for family accommodation and provide a satisfactory level of residential amenity. Policy QH19 is to ensure that new housing close to existing houses reflects the character and scale of these houses, unless there are exceptional design reasons for doing otherwise.
The proposal is for a social housing development of 30 units. This is a relatively small infill development in an area which has a mix of social and private housing, with the latter consisting mainly of apartments. Approval was previously given for a housing development on the site (LAW 2888/06 and amendments permitted under LAW3174/09). The planner’s report on the first application noted that the site had Z5 zoning objective, but that the proposal included a commercial/social economy unit and residents’ meeting room at ground floor level. It was noted that, overall, the proposal would fall short of the mixed use objective for the Z5 lands in the development plan. The planner’s report recommended that the ground floor be revised to provide for publicly accessible uses in order to accord with the Z5 zoning and overcome concerns regarding the amenity of the ground floor apartments; however, this was not included in the final recommendation.
The current proposal provides for four own-door apartments (i.e. two no. one-bedroomed and two no. two-bedroomed) fronting onto North King Street at ground floor level, together with the lower level of an own-door duplex apartment fronting onto Beresford Street and three lift/stair cores all fronting onto North King Street. A refuse store and electrical meter room would be situated at the North Anne Street frontage, together with an entrance gate leading to the rear of the development, which consists of a shared open space area with bicycle racks. All of the lift/stair cores provide access both to the street and to the rear open space area. The four ground floor apartments all have balconies to the rear and all are set back c.1m from the street.
The proposed first floor level consists of the upper level of the proposed duplex, with a balcony fronting onto Beresford Street, and five apartments, all with balconies to the rear. The proposed second and third floor levels have a similar layout, with the a duplex unit above the proposed ground/first floor duplex. The proposed layout at fourth floor level is similar. At fifth floor level the proposal provides for a reduced floor area with three separate elements with gaps in between. This level comprises a one-bedroomed apartment, two three-bedroomed apartments and the upper level of the fourth/fifth floor duplex unit. Each of the two three-bedroomed apartments would have a terrace to the side, in the gap between the elements of the building.
The development plan currently allows for six storeys (up to 19m) of residential use or seven storeys (28m) of commercial use in inner city areas not identified for additional height. The proposal provides for a building which is six storeys in height. It is noted that the overall height of 21.42m to 21.72m exceeds the 19m maximum height which now applies to residential developments in inner city areas, with much of the additional height being accounted for by the parapet level, while the six-storey height is consistent with the previously approved six-storey development on the site. In the event of commercial uses being approved on the site, up to 28m in height could be approved.
The site borders a conservation area to the south. Section 17.10.8 of the development plan states that ‘all new buildings should complement and enhance the character of conservation areas’. New development should not constitute a visually obtrusive or dominant form of development, while alterations and extensions should complement existing buildings or
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structures in respect of design, external finishes, colour, texture, window/door/roof/chimney design and other details. The impact of the proposed development on the immediate streetscape in terms of compatibility of design, scale, height, plot width, roof treatment, materials, landscaping, mix and intensity of use also needs to be considered.
A planning report has been submitted with the application. This refers to the developments previously approved on the site, stated as being in 2006 and 2009, and states that the proposal incorporates amendments to the permitted development in order to comply with requirements in relation to accessibility (Part M) and increased standards for floor area, storage and private open space in the 2011 development plan.
For clarity, it is noted that approval was granted for the bulk of the units under the 2006 application, while the 2009 application permitted a further three units, bringing the total to 30. Revised standards for floor area, balcony size and internal storage were contained under Variation 21 of the 2005-2011 development plan (December 2007) and these were subsequently incorporated into the 2011-2017 plan, as were new provisions in relation to building height. Variation 21 was in place at the time of the 2009 application but this proposal was for three additional units only and the development as a whole was not reassessed. The substantive approval on the site therefore dates from 2006 (LAW 2888/06). It is intended that the site would accommodate 30 residential units as previously approved.
The planning report notes that the proposal provides for a density of 350 dwellings per hectare in keeping with the previously approved development on the site. The proposal provides for a plot ratio of 3.59 while the indicative plot ratio standard for Z5-zoned areas is 2.5 – 3.0. It is stated that the plot ratio reflects the narrow width of the site and the need to maintain street frontage on three sides. Site coverage is 57% which is lower than the indicative standard of 90%. The proposed density of 350 dwellings per hectare is considered to be high; however, it could be considered subject to the proposal meeting standards for unit sizes, floor area, layout and private open space, and having no adverse impact on any adjoining residential amenities.
The floor area standards for apartments are currently set out in the DOECLG document – ‘Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments’ (December 2015). The minimum floor area for a one-bedroomed apartment is 45m2, for a two-bedroomed apartment is 73m2 and for a three-bedroomed apartment is 90m2. In developments with more than 10 apartments (10-99 units) the overall floor area of the development must exceed the overall minimum requirement for the units by the equivalent of 10% additional floor area in the case of the majority of the units.
The development plan states that a maximum of 20% of units in a development should be one-bedroomed and a minimum of 15% should be three-bedroomed or 100m2 (i.e. the development plan floor area standard for a three-bedroomed apartment). Section 17.9.1 of the plan states that this ratio only applies to proposals for 15 units or more and ‘may not apply to certain social housing such as housing for the elderly having regard to the housing strategy. The DOECLG document notes that ‘mix ranges that generally apply to housing should not apply to purpose built and managed student housing or to certain social housing schemes, such as ‘’sheltered housing’’.’
In this case the proposal is for seven one-bedroomed apartments, 18 two-bedroomed apartments, three two-bedroomed duplex units and two three-bedroomed apartments, i.e. a total of 30 units. 23% of the units are therefore one-bedroomed and 6.7% are three-bedroomed. Only two apartments (i.e. the two proposed three-bedroomed apartments) have floor areas in excess of 100m2 (or of 90m2, which is the new minimum floor area for a three-bedroomed apartment as set down by the DOECLG). The seven proposed one-bedroomed apartments all have floor areas of 55m2. The remaining apartments are all two-bedroomed
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(either single level or duplex units) and have floor areas ranging between 80m2 and 84m2. The proposed units are all acceptable in respect of floor area. While the unit mix deviates from that recommended in the development plan, in providing for an excessive proportion of one-bedroomed apartments and fewer than the minimum recommended proportion of three-bedroomed apartments, it is noted that the proposal is for a social housing development, which could be permitted to deviate from the recommended use mix in order to provide a unit mix which is consistent with the composition of the housing list.
A minimum of 50% of units are required to be dual aspect, although this may be reduced in certain circumstances to an absolute minimum of 33% while three-bedroomed apartments should ideally be dual aspect (dual aspect units can include corner units). Where single aspect apartments are proposed they should ideally be south facing but may also be west or east facing, with living spaces allowing for direct sunlight for at least part of the day. North facing single aspect apartments may be considered in certain circumstances; however, particular care is needed at lower levels to ensure that windows are not overshadowed by adjacent buildings. Subject to compliance with aspect ratios up to eight units per floor may be provided per lift/stair core.
In this case the proposed apartments are all dual aspect, either ‘through’ or corner units with most of the ‘through’ units having south facing balconies. In many of the units the living rooms are also dual aspect with windows facing both north and south, while most (83%) of the kitchens also have windows. The two three-bedroomed units at top floor level have roof terraces with a north-south orientation.
Internal storage of 3m2 is required in the case of a one-bedroomed apartment, 6m2 in the case of a two-bedroomed apartment and 9m2 in the case of a three-bedroomed apartment, with storerooms not to exceed 3.5m2 in area. Minimum aggregate floor areas for living rooms and bedrooms in the different unit sizes are also set out in the guidelines. In this case all of the apartments provide for internal storage. The three two-bedroomed duplex apartments do not meet the minimum 6m2 requirement for internal storage for a two-bedroomed apartment; however, their overall floor areas are in excess of the minimum required and additional storage could therefore be provided where required without impacting on the overall level of residential amenity. Overall the proposed layouts are considered to be acceptable.
A floor-to-ceiling height of at least 2.4m and preferably 2.7m is required, while at ground floor level floor-to-ceiling heights should be 2.7m and preferably 3m. In cases where apartments front onto or adjoin busy commercial streets, a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 3.5m to 4m may be required to allow for future adaptability of the units. In this case floor-to-ceiling heights vary but in the case of the proposed upper floor units they are generally 2.7m. In the case of the fourth floor apartments most of the floor-to-ceiling heights are in excess of 3m and in the case of the fifth floor units they are generally 2.9m. The proposed ground floor units have floor-to-ceiling heights of 2.9m; however, the height of the refuse store on the corner of North Anne Street is 3.5m while at the opposite end of the building the unit fronting onto Beresford Street has a height of only 2.43m.
The standards for private and semi-private/communal open space are also set out in the guidelines. The minimum private open space provision for a one-bedroomed apartment is 5m2, for a two-bedroomed apartment is 7m2 and for a three-bedroomed apartment is 9m2. Additional semi-private/communal open space of 5m2, 7m2 and 9m2 respectively per unit are required. Private open space provision to all of the proposed apartments is by way of balconies, which are have areas in excess of the minimum requirement. The two three-bedroomed apartments have balconies of 32.4m2 and 30.7m2. A further 200m2 of shared open space would be required. A landscaped area of open space is provided to the rear of the building. The area of this space is not stated; however, it would appear to be in the region of 125m2.
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While this is below the requirement for shared open space, it is noted that the balconies in all cases exceed the minimum requirement for private open space and this would, to an extent, compensate for the shortfall in shared open space. The shared open space is also south facing and therefore should receive a good level of sunlight. This area also provides for circulation, bicycle parking and access to the balconies of the ground floor apartments, and could also act as an informal play area for young children. Roof terraces with green roofs are shown but these would not appear to be accessible to residents.
A car parking standard of one space per unit is set out in both the development plan and the DOECLG guidelines but in both cases this is a maximum standard. While no car parking is proposed, this is considered to be acceptable having regard to the city centre location. The report received from Roads and Traffic Planning Division states that there is no objection to the proposal, subject to submission of a construction management plan and provision of bicycle parking to development plan standards in a secure location.
The proposal provides for a setback from the street level which is double height. The planning report states that this would create an active street frontage. A similar treatment is provided at the elevation to North Anne Street. An open (i.e. railed) gate is also provided at the North Anne Street elevation which allows views through to the rear courtyard.
Although the proposal does provide for entrances off the street, it is noted that no active uses (e.g. retail/commercial, cultural or community uses) are proposed at street level. This is a concern both in respect of the animation of the street and in the need to comply with the zoning objective, in which mixed use with retail or other active use at ground floor level is preferred. There is also concern regarding the standard of residential amenity to ground floor units facing onto a busy inner city street. The entrances to these units have been set back c.1m from the street, and are raised off ground level, being reached by ramps parallel with the street; however, in three cases bedrooms front directly onto the street with no setback (one of these is at a higher level).
The proposal provides for a contemporary elevational treatment similar to that previously approved on the site. Photomontages contained in the planning report show that the proposal would continue the existing streetscape along North King Street. The main finish is red brick, with the two three-bedroomed apartments in the centre of the building at fifth floor level having a metal cladding finish, thus softening the visual impact of the top storey, although this storey is bookended by red brick at either end, which extends around the corners onto North Anne Street and Beresford Street. The proposed provision of a brick finish is considered to be acceptable as it would be durable and easily maintained.
ConclusionIt is considered that the proposal would be in keeping with development plan provisions and with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. There is therefore no objection to the development proceeding subject to the following:
1. Full details of the materials to be used, including samples, to be submitted for approval prior to commencement of development.
2. The requirements of the Council’s Roads and Traffic Planning Division, Drainage Division and archaeological requirements to be complied with in the development.
Roads and Traffic Planning:
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a) A Construction Management Plan for the proposed works shall be submitted prior to commencement of development for the agreement of Environment and Transportation Department. The plan shall include: i. Hoarding and scaffolding arrangements;ii. Traffic management, including pedestrian management.iii. Staging of mechanical plant and equipment.iv. Construction access and egress arrangements; and v. Utilities and services co-ordination.
b) Cycle parking shall be provided to development plan standards, i.e. 30 spaces and shall be located in a secure gated area and shall be of the Sheffield stand variety to provide good security and reduce the risk of damage to wheels.
Engineering Department (Drainage)
a) The developer shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0 (available from www.dublincity.ie Forms and Downloads).
b) The drainage for the proposed development shall be designed on a completely separate system with a combined final connection discharging into the public combined sewer system.
c) All private drain fittings such as downpipes, gullies, manholes, Armstrong Junctions, etc. are to be located within the final site boundary. Private drains should not pass through property they do not serve.
Reason: In the interests of orderly development.
Archaeologya) No construction or site preparation work may be carried out on the site until all archaeological requirements of the City Archaeologist are complied with.b) The project shall have an archaeological assessment (and impact assessment) of the proposed development, including all temporary and enabling works, geotechnical investigations, e.g. boreholes, engineering test pits, etc., carried out for this site as soon as possible and before any site clearance/construction work commences. The assessment shall be prepared by a suitably qualified archaeologist and shall address the following issues.
i. The archaeological and historical background of the site, to include industrial heritage.ii. A paper record (written, drawn, and photographic, as appropriate) of any historic buildings and boundary treatments, etc.iii. The nature, extent and location of archaeological material on site by way of archaeological testing &/or monitoring of the removal of overburden.iv. The impact of the proposed development on such archaeological material.
c) The archaeologist shall forward their Method Statement in advance of commencement to the City Archaeologist.
d) Where archaeological material is shown to be present, a detailed Impact Statement shall be prepared by the archaeologist which will include specific information on the location, form, size and level (corrected to Ordnance Datum) of all foundation structures, ground beams, floor slabs, trenches for services, drains etc. The assessment shall be prepared on the basis of a comprehensive desktop study and, where appropriate/feasible, trial trenches excavated on the site by the archaeologist and/or remote sensing. The trial trenches shall be excavated to the top of the archaeological deposits only. The report containing the
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assessment shall include adequate ground-plan and cross-sectional drawings of the site, and of the proposed development, with the location and levels (corrected to Ordnance Datum) of all trial trenches and/or bore holes clearly indicated. A comprehensive mitigation strategy shall be prepared by the consultant archaeologist and included in the archaeological assessment report.
e) No subsurface work shall be undertaken in the absence of the archaeologist without his/her express consent. The archaeologist retained by the project to carry out the assessment shall consult with the City Archaeologist in advance regarding the procedure to be adopted in the assessment.
f) A written and digital report (on compact disc) containing the results of the archaeological assessment shall be forwarded on completion to the City Archaeologist. The City Archaeologist (in consultation with The National Monuments Service, Department Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht, shall determine the further archaeological resolution of the site.
g) The developer shall comply in full with any further archaeological requirement, including archaeological monitoring, and if necessary archaeological excavation and/or the preservation in situ of archaeological remains, which may negate the facilitation of all, or part of any basement.
h) The developer shall make provision for archaeological excavation in the project budget and timetable.
i) Before any site works commence the developer shall agree the foundation layout with the City Archaeologist.
j) Following submission of the final report to the City Archaeologist, where archaeological material is shown to be present the archaeological paper archive shall be compiled in accordance with the procedures detailed in the Dublin City Archaeological Archive Guidelines (2008 Dublin City Council), and lodged with the Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
This report is submitted to the City Council pursuant to Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, subject to the provisions of Section 139 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dick BradyAssistant Chief Executive
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Development Department Civic Offices
22/06/2016To the Chairperson and Members ofThe Central Area Committee
With reference to the grant of a licence to Smithfield Boxing Club Limited for use of Aughrim Sports Hall, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 _______________________________________________________________________
The Executive Manager Culture Recreation and Amenity Department has requested that a licence be granted to Smithfield Boxing Club Limited, in the Aughrim Sports Hall, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7, for use as a boxing club only. The area referred to comprises a ground floor sports hall and first floor studio in Aughrim Sports Hall. The ground floor sports hall area is delineated in blue on the attached floor plans Index No. SM-2014-0446-001. The first floor studio area is shown delineated in red on the attached copy floor plans Index No. SM-2014-0446-002.
The Chief Valuer has agreed terms with Igor Khmil acting on behalf of Smithfield Boxing Club Limited to grant a licence for 4 years and 9 months to Smithfield Boxing Club Limited.
It is therefore proposed to grant a licence for 4 years 9 months to Smithfield Boxing Club Limited subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That the Licensor grant a licence of the subject property for a terms of 4 years and 9 months to the Smithfield Boxing Club, commencing from a date to be agreed.
2. That the licensed area comprises a ground floor sports hall and first floor studio in Aughrim Sports Hall, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7. The ground floor sports hall area is shown outlined in blue on the attached floor plans index no. SM-2014-0446-001. The first floor studio area is shown outlined in red on the attached copy floor plans index no. SM-2014-0446-002.
3. That the current market rental value is €40,000 (forty thousand euro) per annum. That the rent shall be abated to €1,500 (one thousand and five hundred euro) per annum payable monthly in advance provided the licensed area is used by the Smithfield Boxing Club only.
4. That the licensed area shall be used solely by the Smithfield Boxing Club for training, boxing competitions and as a Boxing Club only, on a non-profit basis and should the licensed premises be used for any other purposes the full market rental value shall apply.
5. That the licensed area shown outlined in blue, the main sports hall on the ground floor, may be used exclusively by Smithfield Boxing Club on Saturdays during the hours of 9.00 am to 9.00 pm and on Sundays during the hours of 9.00 am to 6.00 pm under a key holding agreement subject to prior notice of at least three days and subject to other bookings made by Council. Any such other bookings to be advised at least two weeks in advance to Smithfield Boxing Club.
6. That the licensed area shown outlined in red shall be used exclusively for Smithfield Boxing club on the following days and times :
Monday9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm Tuesday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 8.00 pm to 10.00 pmWednesday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm Thursday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 8.00 pmFriday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
7. That the licensed area shown outlined in red may also be used exclusively by Smithfield Boxing Club on Saturdays during the hours of 9.00 am to 9.00 pm and on Sundays during the hours of 9.00 am to 6.00 pm under a key holding agreement subject to prior notice of at least three days and subject to other bookings made by Council. Any such other bookings to be advised two weeks in advance to Smithfield Boxing club.
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8. That the licensed area shown outlined in red may be used exclusively by Smithfield Boxing Club on Mondays (Bank Holidays / Public Holidays) under a key holding agreement during the hours of 9.00 am to 9.00 pm subject to prior notice of at least five days and subject to other bookings made by Council. Any such other bookings to be advised two weeks in advance to Smithfield Boxing Club.
9. That the licensed areas may only be used by Smithfield Boxing Club outside of those hours by agreement and with the expressed permission of Dublin City Council.
10. That the licensed areas may be used in common with other licensees as designated by Dublin City Council and Smithfield Boxing Club acknowledges and accepts this common use.
11. That the Licensee shall comply with all arrangements as agreed with Dublin City Council regarding the facilitation of other users.
12. That the Licensee shall have reasonable access to the common areas (storage rooms, kitchen, toilets and showers etc) as shown coloured yellow on the attached map.
13. That the keys to the licensed area shall only be held by official representatives of Smithfield Boxing Club who shall be responsible for their use and all security issues associated with their use. Terms and conditions of the key holding agreement shall be set out in a separate document.
14. That the Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that the licensed areas are left in a clean and tidy condition after their use.
15. That the Licensee shall abide by all protocol, systems and procedures laid down by Dublin City Council in relation to the premises.
16. That the Licensee shall comply with all Health and Safety legislation in its use of the licensed area.
17. That the Licensee shall ensure that its use and occupation of the licensed area complies with all statutory consents.
18. That the Licensor shall be responsible for the internal and external repair of the licensed area.
19. That the Licensor shall be responsible for all charges in respect of electricity, heating, security, maintenance and building insurance of the licensed area.
20. That the licensee shall take out and produce Public Liability Insurance in the sum of €6.5 million and Employer Liability Insurance in the sum of €13 million for any incident with a recognised Insurance Company with offices in the State and the policy shall indemnify Dublin City Council against all liability as owner of the property.
21. That the Licensee shall not to sell, manufacture or permit the consumption of intoxicating liquor in or about the licensed premises without the prior written consent of Dublin City Council.
22. That the Licensee shall not assign or sublet the licensed premises.
23. That the Licensee shall not carry out any structural alterations on the subject premises.
24. That the Licensee shall not erect any sign or advertisement on the premises without the prior written consent of Dublin City Council.
25. That the licence can be terminated by either party on giving the other one month’s notice in writing.
26. That the Licensee shall sign a Deed of Renunciation, renouncing any rights under Landlord and Tenant legislation.
27. That the City Council, shall ensure that any equipment (including the boxing ring, punch bags, weights and equipment) owned by Smithfield Boxing Club is not used or damaged by any other user of the licensed area. Any use of the boxing ring by anybody or group other than Smithfield Boxing Club may only be allowed with the express permission of Smithfield Boxing Club and only under the direct supervision of Council’s staff. Smithfield Boxing Club accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any injury caused to any party who is not a member or guest
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of Smithfield Boxing Club or property belonging to any such non member or guest in the use of the licensed area or in the use of equipment owned by them outside their hours as set out in the licence.
28. The Licensor acknowledges that the Licensee has made several additions and alterations, by the agreement, to the licensed area, including the addition of a boxing ring, punch bags and brackets for same and various other items of equipment. The Licensor acknowledges that these items of equipment are, at all times, the property of Smithfield Boxing Club and in the event of the termination of this licence agreement, Smithfield Boxing Club have a full right to this equipment and the Licensor hereby authorises the removal of this equipment by authorised representatives of Smithfield Boxing Club at a time and date agreeable between the parties.
29. That upon expiry of the license, the Licensee shall at its own expense remove all materials not belonging to Dublin City Council and shall leave the property clean and cleared to the satisfaction of the Council.
30. That the licence shall be subject to any other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by Dublin City Council’s Law Agent.
31. That each party shall be responsible for their own fees and costs in this matter.
32. That this proposal is subject to the necessary approvals and consents being obtained.
The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
_Paul Clegg___________________________ 30/06/16_________ Executive Manager Date
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Development Department Civic Offices
26/06/2016To the Chairperson and Members ofThe Central Area Committee
With reference to the proposed exchange of lands at Ellis Court and Clipper View Apartment, Liffey Street West, Dublin 7 between Sarsfield Management Company ltd and Dublin City Council.
Housing and Residential Services has advised that An Tuath Housing Association has been approved in principle for funding to refurbish the vacant City Council building on Ellis Court. In the course of investigation into the Councils title in the site, it has come to light that Sarsfield Management Ltd hold the title to part of the Councils site at Ellis Court and the City Council holds the title to part of their site at Clipper View Apartments Liffey Street West.
The Chief Valuer has reported that agreement has been reached with Ms Emma Coffey of Emma Coffey Solicitors on behalf of the Sarsfield Management Limited to dispose of the Councils interest in two plots of land in Clipper View Apartments Liffey Street West, coloured green on attached map index SM2015-0761-04 to Sarsfield Management Ltd in exchange for their interest in four plots of land in Ellis Court, coloured blue on the same map.
It is therefore proposed to exchange the lands described above subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That Dublin City Council (DCC) shall dispose of its interest in the plots of land as shown shaded cream on attached Drawing No. SM-2015-0761-04 to Sarsfield Management Company Ltd in exchange for the interest held by Sarsfield Management Company Ltd in the plots of land shaded blue on the same drawing.
2. That no consideration will be payable by either party.
3. That DCC hold the freehold title or equivalent in the plots of land as shown shaded cream on Drawing No. SM-2015-0761-04
4. That Sarsfield Management Company Ltd holds the freehold title or equivalent in the plot of land as shown shaded blue on Drawing No. SM-2015-0761-04
5. That each party shall be responsible for their own professional fees plus VAT in this matter.
The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
____Paul Clegg____________ _30/06/16__________ Executive Manager Date
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Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15 th June, 2016
Central Area Committee Meeting, Date 12 th July, 2016 .
Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Service Request Statistics
2015
Total TAG Requests received in from 1st Jan 15’ – 15th June ‘16. 321Total of TAG Requests Completed in from 1st Jan 15’ – 15th June ‘16. 159
No. Requests received since previous report of 15th May, 2016. 11Total Requests currently open on Sharepoint 182
Breakdown of Requests currently open on Sharepoint
Stage 1 0Stage 2 146Stage 3 4Stage 4 20Stage 5 12
Non TAG Service Requests Statistics
Total Non- TAG Requests received since 2015 824of which Requests Completed 559Requests currently open on Sharepoint (received since 2013) 309
Traffic Advisory Group Status Reports
Explanation of Stages:
Stage 1 - Set up file, Assignment to Engineer, etc Stage 2 - Assessment, Site surveys, review statutory orders, etc Stage 3 - Consultations, with Garda, Dublin Bus, Luas, NTA, Local residents /
Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme (East Link Grant Scheme)___________________________________________________________________________________________
In 1983 Dublin Corporation (Dublin City Council) entered into an agreement with Ringsend Bridge Company and Dublin Port and Docks Board to build a Toll bridge, and to operate a Toll scheme until the end of the concession period, 31st December 2015. The operation of the bridge reverted exclusively to Dublin City Council after that date.
The Toll scheme was operated on behalf of Dublin City Council by East Link Limited. The Agreement originally provided for payment to the City Council of £50,000 annually for the benefit of public projects. This figure has increased over time to a cumulative figure of €123,900.00 annually and the East Link Grants Scheme provided for the allocation of €61,950.00 to groups and organisations Northside and Southside of the bridge. The Chief Executive has confirmed that the community payment will continue to be made by Ringsend Toll Bridge DAC, which is a wholly owned DCC company that now operates the Toll Scheme on the bridge. Accordingly it is now proposed to draw up a new Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme which will be incorporated as a sub category of the Community Grant Scheme from 2017 onwards. The Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme applications will be subject to the same terms and conditions, criteria and evaluation process as the Community Grants Scheme.
This will ensure a more streamlined and transparent process, eliminating overlaps of the two schemes, and optimising the use of staff and IT resources. The allocation of funds will be ring fenced for the two area’s north and south side of the bridge (€61,950 each) as demarcated by the boundaries on the attached map. Groups eligible to apply for the Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme can also apply for a grant under the Community Grants Scheme. All previous applicants to the East Link Grants Scheme over the past three years will be informed of the new changes when the scheme is opened later in the year. (September 2016)
The Tom Clarke Bridge Grant Scheme will be reviewed annually as a sub category of the Community Grants Scheme. The review will examine critically the application process, and will take into consideration any other funding which may come on stream.
Bernie Doherty
_____________________________________________________Bernie DohertySenior Executive OfficerCommunity, Culture, Economic and Emergency ServicesCommunity and Social Development
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Central Area HQ51/53 Sean MacDermott Street
Dublin 1
To the Chairperson and MembersOf the Central Area Committee 5th July, 2016.
Discretionary Funding
The Discretionary funding budget for 2016 for the Central Area is €917,642. This funding with the agreement of the Central Area Committee members has been allocated under the following headings
Community Development Housing Public Domain Halloween Parks Arts Programme Roads
A detailed progress report is set out in the attached spreadsheet.
Brian O’ConnellAdministrative Officer
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Discretionary Fund Estimated Cost 2016 Revised Costings 2016 2017 exp. Progress reportCommunity DevVillages Project +Stoneybatter and the trial washing of area outside: Ballybough Shops/Dorset St/Phibsboro twice in 2016 € 75,000 € 75,000 Programme developed and being implemented
Bridge @Spencer Dock € 130,000 € 130,000
Roads&Traffic unable to match funding - not proceeding :will pursue in 2017
Stoneybatter New Village/Pride of Place € 10,000 € 10,000 Expenditure committedChurch Rd /East Wall enhancement € 10,000 € 10,000 Expenditure committedTaaffes Place/Poplar Row Flowers € 5,000 € 5,000 Expenditure committedBallybough Court Community Room…porch entrance € 40,000 € 40,000 Feasibility planning and design stageOld Folks Centre at Sean McDermott St greening € 3,000 € 3,000 Near CompletionHardwicke St Village project € 10,000 € 10,000 Near CompletionPortland Sq Environmental Improvements € 15,000 € 15,000 Near CompletionMisc Fund for DCC owned buildings eg Maple Hse Crinian etc € 10,000 € 10,000 Initiated - €5k committed 1916 commemoration fund € 40,000 € 40,000 €40k expendedBallybough House Greening and Cleaning € 5,000 € 5,000 Expenditure committed
HousingBallybough Hse Community Room € 3,000 € 3,000 Discussions ongoing with Housing MaintenanceBallybough House Playground resurface € 7,000 € 7,000 Expenditure committedBallybough Hse Supply paint to residents to paint railings € 2,000 € 2,000 Discussions ongoing with Housing MaintenanceBallybough House football pitch upgrade € 10,000 € 10,000 Discussions ongoing with Housing MaintenanceShelmalier Hse 2 seating Benches and planters € 5,500 € 5,500 Scheduled for Quarter 3Tom Clarke Hse 3 Seating benches € 930 € 930 To commence when conversions completeBallybough Court 7 Seating Benches € 2,500 € 2,500 Scheduled for Quarter 3St Mary's Court 2 Seating Benches € 650 € 650 Scheduled for Quarter 3North William St Erect garden gates to 12 units at Ground Flr € 7,000 € 7,000 Contractor appointedCharleville Mall Erect Garden Gates to 6 units Ground Flr € 3,500 € 3,500 Contractor appointedMatt Talbot Ct CCTV € 8,000 € 8,893 Completed
Matt Talbot Ct Resurfacing Stairwells € 32,000 € 17,220 Instruction to commence works given to Hsg. Maintenance
Fitzgibbon Ct CCTV € 7,000 € 7,663 Completed
Patrick Heeney Crescent Pidgeon Flocking € 2,000 € 2,000 Quote received. Hoist needs to be organised before work can proceed.
Patrick Heeney Erect Bin Storage unit € 10,000 € 10,000 Bin enclosure installed. Snagging works to be completed.
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Sherriff St Postboxes in Apts € 9,000 € 9,000 Contractor given go ahead. Production underway
Liberty Hse Resurfacing stairwells /balconies € 90,000 Awaiting further quotes : seeking funding from Hsg. Dept. for this work
Oriel St Snr Citz install alarms € 7,000 € 7,000 Technical issues, not proceedingDrumalee fit gates /railings € 20,000 € 20,000 not proceeding - funding to be used for Aughrim CourtDrumalee CCTV € 15,000 € 10,000 Contractor appointed and works are imminent116 NCR CCTV € 10,000 € 10,000 CCTV installed - awaiting broadband connection
Public DomainSpring & Summer Hanging Baskets € 80,000 € 80,000 Contracts in place CCTV mobile cameras NICLAG € 30,000 € 30,000 CommencedSt Mary's Place private lane to rear of MtJoy St(IBAL) € 15,000 € 15,000 Dependent on local engagementHendrick Lane Environmental Works/CCTV(IBAL) € 20,000 € 20,000 Design being preparedMoore Street Improvements Carriageway surface € 40,000 € 40,000 Roads Maintenance have agreed to carry out works
St Laurence Place East Joint Policing Works € 50,000 € 50,000 Meeting held with relevant parties and their requirements agreed
Halloween Smithfield Event € 40,000 € 40,000 Expenditure at Halloween / at planning stageCommunity Events € 15,000 € 15,000 Expenditure at Halloween / at planning stage
PARKSTraffic island Parkgate Street € 12,000 € 12,000 Works due to commence in Quarter 3 (Parks)Royal canal bank Phibsborough € 25,000 € 25,000 Works completeChancery Park € 10,000 € 10,000 Works due to commence in Quarter 3 (Parks)Linen Hall € 6,000 € 6,000 Works due to commence in Quarter 3 (Parks)NCR tree pruning € 70,000 € 70,000 Programme agreed with ParksBrunswick/Church Street pop up park € 50,000 € 50,000 Design being developedPhibsboro library garden project € 15,000 € 7,500 Discussions ongoing with North West AreaBlessington Street basin € 10,000 € 10,000 Xmas lighting project, under discussion with contractorTOTAL
Art ProgrammeLiberty Park Community Events € 10,000 € 10,000 Ongoing events
Roads
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Improved Dishings &Ancillary Works @Temple St to improve Hospital Access € 120,000 € 120,000 Dishing completed/Carriageway works scheduled for JulyArbour Hill Foot Path € 50,000 € - Completed, costs met by Roads Division
Church Road € 100,000 € - € 100,000 Year 2017 phase 2
Totals € 1,373,080 € 977,356 € 230,000
While the total €1.3 million exceeds the 2016 budget allocation it is intended to leverage some funds from Departments and to phase projects over 2016/2017
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Central Area HQ51/53 Sean MacDermott Street
Dublin 1
To the Chairperson and MembersOf the Central Area Committee 5th July, 2016.
Environmental Services Unit Report July 2016
Litter Warden Statistics
There were a total of 19 Fines issued by the area based Litter Wardens in the Central Area for littering offences in the period 1st June 2016 – 30th June 2016
194 Streets were inspected 533 Dumped bags were removed535 Dumped bags were investigated103 Dumped or wrongly presented bags were labelled with warning stickers
The first spray of the 2016 weeding programme for Central Area was completed on Wednesday 1st June 2016, The second spray will commence on Monday 12th September 2016 weather permitting. Please note it takes two weeks for chemicals to take effect on the weeds.
Inspections have taken place following the first spray and arrangements have been made to have areas revisited where the spraying was incomplete.
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Graffiti Removal
Graffiti has been removed from the following areas using Dublin City Council Waste Management Services from 1st June – 30th June 2016
Great Strand Street, D.1North Lotts, D.1Amien Street, D.1.Angelsea Row, D.1.Saint James’s Avenue, D.3.Ossory Road, D.3.Springarden Street, D.3.Deverys Lane, D.7. Chancery Street, D.7Dominick Street Lower, D.7Saint Marys Place, D.7Royal Canal Bank, D.7.Granby Lane, D.7.Temple Street West, D.7.66 Montpellier Hill, D.7.Kellys Lane, D.7.10 Blackhall Street, D.7Kellys Lane, D.7.Binns Bridge, D.9Dominick Street Upper, D.720/22 Infirmary Road, D.7Villa Bank Laneway, D.7
Graffiti Removal
Graffiti has been removed from the following areas using our Corporate Contractor from 1st June – 30th June 2016
Croppys Acre, D.7Infirmary Road, D.7The Liffey Boardwalk, D.1 and D.7
Total graffiti removed 296sqm
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Central Area Litter Hotline/CRM 01-June-2016 to 30-June-2016
City Neighbourhoods competition
Our entries are up from 28 entries in 2015 to 36 this year. Judging to take place this month July.
Results of the winners will be report to the next Central Area Committee meeting. Citywide adjudication will commence on 20th July, 2016, and the awards ceremony will take place in September 2016.
Central Area Wash Programme
Waste Management Services have a graffiti removal van and a power washing van on a washing programme throughout the city. The list below are the locations of local shops that have had the footpaths washed down in front of them. It is planned to wash down 21 locations four times per year.
Shop Front Locations1 East Road, Eastwall Road to Ravensdale Road.2 Church Road, Seaview Avenue east to Caledon Road.3 North Strand Road, Annesley Bridge Road to Nottingham Street.4 North Strand Road, Bessborough Avenue to Ossary Road.5 Ballybough Road, Poplar Row to Spring Garden Street.6 Summerhill Parade, North William Street to Portland Row.7 Summerhill, N.C.R to Buckingham Street Upper.8 Drumcondra Road, Botanic Avenue to Hollybank Road.
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9 Drumcondra Road, Clonliffe Road to Whitworth Road.10 Dorset Street lower, Belvedere Road to Frederick Street, shop fronts.11 Dorset Street Upper. Frederick Street to Granby Row.12 Bolton Street, Dominick Street to Henrietta Street.13 N.C.R, Berkley Road to Dalymount.14 Berkley Street, Eccles Street to Dorset Street.15 Phibsborough Road, N.C.R to Monck Place.16 Church Street at North King Street17 Manor Street, Aughrim Street to Manor place.18 Stoneybatter, Manor place to North King Street.19 Smithfield Square, North King Street to Haymarket.20 Queen Street, Blackhall Street to Ellis Quay.21 Parkgate Street, Infirmery Road to Benburb Street.
CCTV - Update July 2016
As part of the strategy to tackle illegal dumping in the North Inner City the CCTV initiative will continue. It has proven effective in eliminating illegal dumping at sites:
Frankfort Cottages / Killarney Street Clinch’s Court Phibsboro Road (The Borough) Portland Street (Campbell’s Row)
CCTV notification signage was erected in advance of the CCTV operation taking place at each location. The signs erected are multi-lingual (Gaeilge, Polish, Romanian, Chinese and English) advising that CCTV is operation and if you dump illegally at this location your image will appear on a poster. The Area Office contact details are also provided on the poster.
Dublin City council will continue to identify black spot areas as part of the ongoing campaign.
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Additional street signage Clinch Court 2016:
Dog Fouling awareness
The Central Area will take part in the new dog fouling initiative. Numerous dog fouling black spots including public parks have been identified in the Central Area. A report will issue to the September Central Area Committee meeting on the outcomes.
John McPartlanPublic Domain Enforcement Officer
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Central Area HQ51/53 Sean MacDermott Street
Dublin 1
To the Chairperson and MembersOf the Central Area Committee 5th July, 2016.
Chris Butler – Area Housing Manager
Vacant site, Railway Street Dublin City Council met with Circle Housing and its architects on the 31st May. Discussions on optimising the site to its full potential and to facilitate the building of the most economically viable numbers of units took place. Clarity is required in relation to the footprint of the site and further investigations will have to be taken in relation to registration and ownership of parts of the site. Further meetings will be held shortly.
St. Mary’s Mansions
Following a presentation to the residents and the Area Councillors which recived a very positive response, a planning application was lodged on the 6th May 2016 for redevelopment of the complex. A grant of permission issued on 30th June, 2016 providing for a total of 80 no. apartments – 23 no. 1 bed, 44 no. 2 beds, 3 no. 4 beds and associated works. Cluid expect work to commence on site in April 2017 with a completion date of December 2018.
Some further detenanting has taken place over the last few weeks. With the number of tenants who have moved and are in the process of moving, there will only be 21 tenants remaining by the middle of July. Cluid and DCC continue to work closely together on this matter with the aim of having the complex detenanted by the end of the year.
Following an upsurge in anti-social behaviour the walkway at Gloucester Lane has now been fenced off.
Gloucester Place/Former IDA site
Construction work commenced in late February following some delays with the issuing of fire certs. As part of the initial works the site has been hoarded off along with the adjacent smaller site which the same developer has agreed to purchase. Plans for the adjacent site will be submitted shortly. Site clearance works are also underway and the project is progressing well.
Prior to commencement of works a meeting was held on the 26th January between local Housing staff, residents reps, school reps and Bennetts Construction to outline the project and discuss issues such as traffic and noise management. A further meeting has since taken place and issues around traffic management and window cleaning were raised. Residents in Gloucester Place also staged a protest, blocking the road, but following a meeting between the builder and these residents no further protests have taken place. As most of the issues raised by residents were not directly related to matters that DCC could address it has been decided that DCC will no longer participate in these meetings. The meetings have continued between the contractor and residents and residents can raise any planning or other relevant issues directly with DCC.
Castelforbes
The 26 units at Castleforbes (Northbank), that DCC are acquiring, are not completed and are now in the hands of the receiver. Dublin City Council is currently engaging with the receiver regarding the acquisition of the Part V units in the development. Due to the nature of the works to be undertaken it is extremely unlikely that these units will be acquired before the beginning of 2017.
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Tuath Housing have now agreed contracts to acquire 21 units in Castleforbes Square. It is expected that these acquisitions will be completed by the end of July or in early August. Some works will be required but the units should be occupied by the end of September. The units will initially be used to temporarily house residents from Gallery Quay where remedial works in relation to water ingress and insulation.
Matt Talbot Court
A new CCTV system has now been installed in the complex and should help address the issue of anti-social behaviour.
Fitzgibbon Court
A new CCTV system has been installed in the complex.
Temple House
A paint crew have now commenced painting of the complex.
Brian Kavanagh – Area Housing Manager Poplar Row, Taaffe Place, Annesley Avenue & Place – Pyrite Issues The Pyrite remediation works are being carried out in three 10/12 week phases. The remedial works commenced on 12/01/2015 and the Contractor is McCallan Bros Ltd. Phase 3 these works have been completed with the exception of some snagging works and all of the tenants having returned to their homes. Croke VillasThere are 9 dwellings out of 79 occupied in Croke Villas. Liaison continues with the remaining residents in trying to source alternative/suitable accommodation for them. In the interim work has been carried out on units in the front block with a view to consolidating the residents to one block pending completion of the units at 2-6 Ballybough Road.
The Project Estate Officer for Croke Villas continues to liaise with An Garda Siochana in relation to drug users congregating on some of the stairwells in this complex.
Talks with Croke Park in relation to the disposal of a portion of the site and the widening of Sackville Avenue have concluded and the disposal agreement was approved by the City Council at it’s meeting of 2/11/2015.
Part 8 Notices for the Demolition all four blocks were placed on locations around complex. They will be in place for a period of six weeks until 6/07/16. Closing date for submissions is 20/07/16 and a report will come before the Area Committee in Sept 2016.
The Part 8 submission for the redevelopment of 2-6 Ballybough Road was approved by City Council at it’s meeting of the 2/3/2015. Clearing and de risking of the site is currently ongoing. The Main Tender has issued and when the tenders are assessed it will go to the Department of Housing & Community for approval with a start on site envisaged the third quarter 2016 with an estimated contract of twelve month for the works.
Ballybough House Housing Maintenance Division is continuing to refurbish the void dwellings in the complex.
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The problem of youth’s congregating on the stairwells in this complex is still ongoing. The Project Estate Officer is continually liaising with An Garda Siochana to identify the individuals causing these problems in the complex and to take whatever action is required to resolve this problem. A number of interviews have been carried out to date. A trial of Choice Based Lettings in this complex has been successful with a number of people applying for the units advertised. Eighteen units were let as a result of this course of action to date with a high number of applicants applying. Further units will be advertised for letting in this complex in due course. The Area Housing Manager & Project Estate Officer is continuing to meet with Residents and good progress has been made through the Community Development Section with residents working with the area office to bring about improvements at the complex. Poplar Row Flats Staff from the area office, Community Development and Play Development have held a number of meetings with residents from Poplar Row flats around the revamping of play facilities in this complex.A meeting was held on 11th February with a rep from the complex and DCC staff to discuss the proposed revamp and a leaflet drop was also done on that date inviting the residents to view the design proposal at an onsite consultation on Saturday 13th February. A further meeting was held on the 15th March and a final proposal was agreed. Work has now commenced on site. Vacant Site at Poplar Row Oaklee lodged a planning application ref: 4124/15 on 30th November 2015 for a development of 29 units of accommodation (4 no. 2 beds and 25 no. 1 beds) at Poplar Row (formally Block 2). Planning permission with conditions was granted to Oaklee Housing on 10th June 2016 however an appeal has been lodged with on Bord Pleanala by the local Residents Association. A meeting with Area Councillors, Oaklee Housing Trust and representatives from the adjacent residents was held on the 5th July 2016 in relation to their concerns with an agreement to provide additional information as to the effect the proposed building will have on the light to adjoining homes. An agreement was also reached to ensure improved communications by forming a liaison group with DCC, Oaklee and Resident representatives when the development commences. Tom Clarke House
Work commenced on site on the 2/11/2015 converting bedsits into one bedroom apartments. The Contractor is D&S Higgins Construction Ltd. These works are progressing well and are expected to be completed in the next two weeks. Allocations of the 8 refurbished units have been completed and tenants
. St. Agatha’s Court The Peter McVerry Trust was asked by Dublin City Council to bring forward proposals for the site at St. Agatha’s Court. The proposal put forward is to convert 16 units into 8 larger units and construct 4 additional units giving a total of 11 units. The units have been vacant for some time so it would bring them back into use. The Department of Environment Community and Local Government in May granted approval in principle to the construction of the 11 units at a cost of €1,170,000 with a view to starting on site in 2015. Work commenced works on site since late April 2016 and is progressing well.
Disposal of the site (by lease) to the Peter McVerry Trust was approved at the March meeting of the City Council. Work commenced on site on 25/4/2016.
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Brian Kavanagh – Area Housing Manager Dominick Street Lower
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney, T.D., has today, 29
June, 2016 announced the allocation of funding of €22 million for the development by Dublin City
Council of new social housing apartments on Dominick Street, Dublin 1. The Minister was
accompanied by his cabinet colleague Paschal Donohue T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure and the
Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr.
Minister Coveney said:“I am very happy to approve the funding for this social housing project, located in the heart of Dublin
City. The residents of Dominick Street and its environs have been strong advocates for the
redevelopment of the east side of Dominick Street for some time now and I think that this project will
make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the area as a whole.”
He added: “An investment in this area is also a priority from a social policy perspective,
encompassing social housing improvements as well as supporting social, community and economic
renewal. This development is one of the first new major regeneration projects in Dublin’s north inner
city, which has seen more than its share of challenges in recent times. The investment reflects this
Government’s commitment to an urban regeneration programme that empowers people to work
together to improve their communities and the quality of life for all who live within them.”
Paschal Donohue T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure said, “This project is a tangible example of
this Government’s investment in urban regeneration. The development of this site has been long
anticipated by the residents of Dominick Street and I am pleased that their patience is being
rewarded. The north inner city has been the subject of some negative reports in recent times and it is
a pleasure to be associated with an event that will have positive outcomes for north inner city
residents.”
Speaking at the announcement, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr said, "I am delighted that the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has given approval of funding of €22m for the regeneration of Dominick Street. The development of this site will make an important contribution to the regeneration of the area and the lives of local residents.”
This social housing project, which was given approval in principle today by Minister Coveney will be
delivered by Dublin City Council. The development, which comprises social housing, communal
facilities and a commercial/retail element will make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the
Dominick Street area in the heart of the city.
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The new units will be situated on the east side of Dominick Street (currently a vacant site). When
developed, the new apartments will facilitate the re-housing of 50 households from the existing west
side blocks into the newly built, high quality homes. The new development will also create 22 new
homes for people on the Council’s housing list. The Department will be providing €21.615m for the
residential element and €540,000 towards community facilities as part of the development.
Luas Cross City WorksResidents of Constitution Hill, Dominick St Lower, Dominick House, Dominick Court and Dominick St Upper have been kept updated on the progress of the Luas Cross City (LCC). LCC staff and the Contractor (SSJV) have discussed the programme of works with local residents. Contractor is currently on-site in Constitution Hill, Dominick Street Lower/Upper, Mountjoy St, Dorset Street/Bolton Street and Parnell Street.
To facilitate works required for the Luas Cross City Main Works contract on Dominick St Upper and Dominick St Lower, it will be necessary to restrict traffic in the area. Sisk Steconfer JV (SSJV) is working on behalf of Luas Cross City to execute the track laying and main infrastructure works for the new Luas line.
Constitution Hill/Broadstone The new road layout is in place since 12th June. The works on the tracks through the junction started on 13th June, in a half-and-half approach. The works have been accelerated and the first part of the tracks across Constitution Hill is down since 23rd June. The excavation works in the Maxol site is well underway to start the plaza and track construction at the future Broadstone stop.
These works will be followed by the construction of tracks through Constitution Hill which will be done in a phase approach to ensure busses, commuter traffic and local access can flow easily while the track works take place. The summer months have been chosen as the traffic volume is less during this time.
The Dublin City Council Environmental Health Unit has granted SSJV permission to work from May until 24 July at the following times:
Dominick Street Lower and Upper During June work commenced on the granite setts at the Dominick Street stop and between the tracks, to provide the intended heritage finished for the area. Between the end of June and early July, the work site will change to the opposite side of the junction at Dominic Lane, to finish that track in the junction. Footpath works in the area are planned throughout July.
Works on Dominick Street Upper is done in a staged approach: Northbound and Southbound track works are ongoing in the area between Mountjoy Street and Western Way. There are also works scheduled to commence on the new permanent access to Temple Cottages. There will be a switch of traffic, after that access to Temple Cottages is open. Sisk will then start the last section in the area which is the curved track in front of Cumiskey pub and Hendron Building.
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Prebend Street Prebend street was completed on 26th May and the road is now fully operational. The tarmac on the bridge deck was completed on Wednesday night 22nd and June 23rd 2016.
Sisk Steconfer JV (SSJV) crews will endeavour to reduce the impact of the works to a minimum. However, if you need to get in touch with us during these works, you will be able to reach SSJV’s site representative on 01/5397979.
Constitution HillOngoing meetings with Residents are taking place, a contractor has been appointed to erect doors on the stairwells to all three blocks, this work should be complete in the next three to four weeks. Dublin City Council’s Play Coordinator is working with a group of residents and youths on the design of a playground. The play equipment and surfacing contractor commenced work on Monday 27 thJune and the playground should be complete in 10 working days weather permitting. Luas Cross City Staff, the Housing Manager and Project Estate Officer are keeping Residents up-to-date on the proposed plans/works for Broadstone Gate.
Dorset Street & Saint Marys TerraceDowney and McConville Architects have been appointed as the design team for the pilot project in St Mary's Place (39 units). The concept is to bring these units into the 21st Century. We are at design stage and are with the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government working on the cost appraisal. I expect to go for part 8 in quarter 4 depending on funding. The housing project team have been working closely with the residents. Ongoing meetings with Residents, Estate Management and the Gardai in relation to antisocial behaviour in Dorset Street and Saint Marys Place complex.
Dominick Street LowerThe security doors in the three blocks of Dominick Street lower are now in working order. The defective/vandalised locks have now been rectified and all three block are now secure.
Blackhall Place/Marmion CourtA glazing contractor is currently engaged in repairing all windows and doors in Blackhall Place and Marmion Court, works are ongoing.
An extensive painting programme for the Blackhall/Marmion complex is ongoing and proceeding as planned. Painting is complete on the Blackhall Street side of the complex. Works are progressing on the Queen Street Side. Larcen’s Plastering contractors are repairing and prepping all plaster and concrete works in the complex.
Saint Michans HouseA specialist contractor, Mc Keon Group, have been appointed to carry out a programme of repair works to internal party walls in St. Michan’s House. Blocks A,B,C and D are now complete and works are ongoing in blocks E and F. We are introducing a green bin into this complex and will monitor it for waste segregation. This will start a rolling programme to be introduced into all our complexes
C.C.T.VWired Up Solutions are currently on site in Dominick Street Upper, Constitution Hill, Hardwicke Street, Dorset Street and Kevin Barry House, doing necessary repairs to the defective cameras in these complexes.
Summer ProjectsSummer projects have commenced across the NWIC area and will run for approx five weeks. All four Summer projects commenced on Monday 11th July until Friday 12th August 2016. On offer will be a wide range of activities from games in the centres to various trips out to activity centres, parks and beaches.
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The Following Complexes have regular meetings between residents and Estate Management and there are no outstanding issues.
- Chancery House- Henrietta House- Dominick Court- Dominick House/Palmerston Place- Dominick Street Upper- Eccles Court- Saint Peters Court- Kevin Barry House- Sheridan Place/Court- Hardwicke Street- North King Street- Saint Michan’s House
Eileen Gleeson
Assistant Area Manager
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Central Area Office51/53 Sean Mac Dermott Street
Dublin 1
To the Chairperson and Members of the Central Area Committee
Grangegorman Update July 2016
Design of Academic Hub
Multi-award winning architecture team John Tuomey and Sheila O’Donnell have just been announced as the design team for the Academic Hub in Grangegorman.
The Academic Hub will feature a new DIT library and a public library. It will also incorporate one of the protected structures onsite at the North House.
In 2015 they received the Royal Gold Medal, the world’s most prestigious award in architecture.
Second New GGDA Community Art project Launched as Part of ‘…the lives we live’
An exciting new project has just got underway as part of the ‘…the lives we live’ Grangegorman Public Art programme.
Home on The Grange will explore aspects of the built environment by focusing on the one thing we have in common – the need for a place to make home.
Everyday homemaking is undoubtedly a creative act and this project will harness this latent but often unacknowledged creativity of local inhabitant-participants to explore individual and collective identities in this part of the city.
The project will evolve through 3 stages. The first, HairRooms, will involve mapping salons and barbers in the area and then gathering stories from the people using these important cultural institutions. The second stage, Heirlooms, will emerge from the first and will involve discussions about and in people’s homes and their stories will be recorded and documented. The final stage will be the sharing and displaying of the work created.
For further information on this and all of the pathways under ‘…the lives we live’1 go to www.ggda.ie/public-art or e-mail [email protected] .
Brian O’Connell
Administrative Officer
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Central Area Office51/53 Sean Mac Dermott Street
Dublin 1
To the Chairperson and Members of the Central Area Committee
Age Friendly Update July 2016
Age Friendly Programme in Ireland - Some of the key learnings to date
The Physical environment
The physical environment has considerable potential to enable or disable the physical, social, civic and community interactions of older people. Local authorities can improve older people’s wellbeing by providing accessibility to outdoor spaces and public buildings.Careful planning decisions and use of resources can improve the everyday lives of people of all ages in the community. Older people feel that the condition of footpaths and walkways can lead to trips and falls. Within the limits of existing resources, one of the key priorities identified is a scheme to improve, widen and where appropriate dish pavements. Appropriate and better quality seating and benches and greater access to toilets would facilitate greater mobility within the community. Older people feel that accessible green spaces with seating and activities should be at the core of all development plans. Finally many older people feel that they have limited access to the planning process which shapes their communities.
Integrated Transport Systems
Integrated transport systems can be essential to promote participation in community life and greater levels of activity among older people. Research has found that those who are dependent on others for transport are most likely to restrict their outings to those that are considered essential while the more discretionary trips, for social activities, are sacrificed. Older people who experience difficulties driving cannot automatically increase their use of public transport in order to compensate. In many cases, difficulties getting on and off buses or badly planned and integrated routes and timetables, can prevent them from taking public transport. Routing in the public transport system doesn't always meet the needs of older people, particularly in relation to accessing medical care. Older people feel that the future development of transport plans need to consider transport links between local GPs and hospitals and the major national treatment centres. A number of transport initiatives have been developed to address the lack of integration between health services locations and public transport routes, resulting in cost reductions for the HSE and fewer missed appointments for older people.
Safety
Feelings of safety contribute greatly to health and wellbeing and living in an area that is perceived to be unsafe at night is a barrier to regular physical activity among older people, especially women, living in urban low-income housing. The increased sense of vulnerability caused by crime against older people also affects those who have not been victims of the crime. There is evidence that people who feel that they live in a neighbourhood that is adapted or is more age friendly and who are more involved in their community feel safer than those who are not. Research has found that a feeling of being part of a network of family, friends and community has a strong impact on health and wellbeing and that the health risks associated with lower levels of social integration are comparable to those of smoking, high blood pressure and obesity. There is evidence that many older people experience a shrinking of their social circles and may feel isolated and lonely. Prof Brian Lawlor from the Mercer’s Institute for Research on Ageing recently developed a programme involving volunteers providing weekly contact to older people at risk of social isolation. The study succeeded in reducing the loneliness of the participants as well as producing benefits for the volunteers.
Working in later life can provide vital additional income to avoid poverty in old age. Many people wish to remain in the workplace, others may need to work in order to maintain a standard of living gained through their working life or to compensate for poor returns from an occupational or private pension. Older people feel that there is a need for more opportunities for education and continued learning for older adults throughout their working lives. Further opportunities to remain in the workplace and avail of phased retirement options would also be important to avoid the feeling that retirement happens suddenly and leads to a loss of self-esteem or social contact. Employers need to recognise the wealth of knowledge that older workers have gained and use this to effectively support the introduction of new, younger workers or apprentices. Older people have skills and knowledge which need to be recognised and shared, perhaps with schools and community groups or in mentoring young people looking to start businesses. Age Friendly Cities and Counties programmes have responded to these needs by establishing social activities which use the skills of older people such as ‘Men’s Sheds’ or learning activities such as through the establishment of Age Friendly Universities or other activities, for example, Age Friendly Business programmes.
Health
Older people have identified a range of concerns relating to the availability of health services and potential cuts in local services provided by day centres or local hospitals and health centres. They would like to be helped to remain healthy and in their own homes and would prefer if preventative and early medical interventions were prioritised plus opportunities created to engage in physical activity locally. Age Friendly Cities and Counties programmes have responded to these needs through the development of initiatives to promote healthy, active ageing. In addition to the expansion of physical activity programmes in many counties, some have also offered Physical Activity Leader (PAL) training to teach people the skills to lead local groups in things like short exercise routines or games like pitch and toss. Alzheimer Cafes have been introduced across parts of Dublin providing venues where persons with dementia and/or their family and friends can gather together in a safe, welcoming environment, in the company of other carers, volunteers and healthcare professionals. Finally changes have been introduced in the provision of acute services to older people. For example, the introduction of a new discharge planning code of practice for post-discharge arrangements for older people leaving hospital and the introduction of a new system of patient prioritisation at hospital emergency departments are among the changes aimed at improving the experience of older people in hospital settings.The Story So Far
Brian O’Connell
Administrative Officer
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Central Area Office51/53 Sean Mc Dermott Street
Dublin 1.July 2016
The Chairperson and Members ofCentral Area Committee
Central Community Development Report July 2016
Central Area - 1916 Commemorations
1916 celebrations continued in the Central Area with recent events in both Our Lady of Lourdes Day Care Centre in Sean Mc Dermott St and Distillery Road Community Centre.
Hill St Family Resource CentreA cross generational , multi cultural photography exhibition commemorating 1916 ‘Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally’ through the production of a visual photographic record of the changing face of families living in the local community close to Hill St from 1916 to 2016 and a multi cultural family fun day was launched by the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone at the resource centre on 1st July 2016.The exhibition is open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 16.00 until the 12th August 2105
Summer Community Environmental Projects/ Flower Sales ProgrammeAs part of the ongoing development of community environmental programmes 35no. small local environmental programmes led by local volunteers were given subsidised flowers, barrels, containers and paint to enable them improve their local areas in May/June. Sherrard Ave, Portland Sq, Taaffes Place/Annesley Place, Rutland Street are examples of where local people with some assistance from Community Development have formed new groups to address environmental issues in their area.These projects receive great support from local residents groups and have an immediate impact on our public spaces in the Central Area.Discussions have taken place with a number of residents at Annesley Place/ Taaffes Place who are now working with Community Development to address the playground issue and other environmental concerns there.
City Neighbourhood CompetitionCommunity Development staff have been promoting this competition and encouraging groups to take part with 37 applications received for the 2016
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competition an increase from 29 in 2015. Judging will take place over the coming weeks with an award ceremony planned for late August.
Pride of PlaceStoneybatter is the Central Areas nomination for the 2016 Pride of Place competition.This is a major project that is being supported by Waste Management, Community Development and the local Pride of Place Group . [email protected]
Ballybough House/Ballybough Court/Tom Clarke HouseCommunity Development are concentrating a lot of efforts in this area to strengthen the communites living there.
Greening Project – Phibsborough
The Community Section is advancing a Greening Project which will extend from the Royal Canal Cross Guns Bridge through Library Villas across Blacquiere Bridge on to Blessington Basin. Local residents groups are being supported to advance this project and preliminary discussions have taken place between the Department of Health to have this walking route included in the “Sli Na Slainte” (Path to Health) programme. This is an innovative scheme developed by the Irish Heart Foundation and supported by the HSE and the Irish Sports Council, aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk for leisure and good health. The initiative is made up of two components;
1. Slí na Sláinte Walking Routes
Mapped, measured routes which use attractive signage at kilometer intervals on established walking routes to help walkers identify the distance they walk.
2. Walking Leader Training Aims to train individuals in the community to establish and lead local walking groups.
Local residents groups including Phibsborough Tidy Towns the Royal Canal Clean up Group are involved in this project which it is hoped will encourage pedestrian traffic from Cross Guns Bridge to O’ Connell Street through the Blessington Basin.
Niall Byrne
Community & Social Development Officer
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Question to Chief Executive Central Area Committee Meeting12 th July 2016
