City Development Committee - 30/06/2003

At a MEETING of the PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 30th June 2003.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Fiona GRANT, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 16th June, 2003 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I SCOTTISH PLANNING POLICY (SPP)7 - PLANNING AND FLOODING CONSULTATION DRAFT

There was submitted Report No 413-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation outlining the provisions of the consultation draft of Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)7 - Planning and Flooding and seeking the Committee's approval for the submission of comments on behalf of the City Council to the Scottish Executive.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the contents of the Report;

(b)remit the Director of Planning and Transportation to submit comments on the draft SPP set out in Appendix 1 to the report to the Scottish Executive; and

(c)note that the approach to flooding in the Finalised Dundee Local Plan Review may require modification to reflect the content of the finalised SPP7.

II OBJECTIONS TO FINALISED DUNDEE LOCAL PLAN

There was submitted Agenda Note AN322-2003 making reference to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th January, 2003 approving the Finalised Dundee Local Plan Review which was then placed on deposit on 4th April, 2003 for a period of six weeks within which formal objections were invited.

It was reported that, following the end of this period, an initial assessment had been undertaken of the objections submitted which indicated some 150 objectors representing a diverse range of interests and relating to many different aspects of the Finalised Local Plan. The majority of objectors had indicated that they wished their objection to be considered at a Public Local Inquiry as opposed to written submissions. Arrangements were therefore being progressed for this Inquiry which it was hoped would commence before the end of 2003.

The Committee noted the above and that a report detailing all objections submitted in response to the Finalised Dundee Local Plan Review would be brought forward as soon as possible to this Committee.

III PARTICIPATION IN 2004 CIVIC TRUST AWARDS

There was submitted Report No 397-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval for the participation of Dundee City Council in the Civic Trust Awards for 2004.

The Committee approved participation as detailed in the report.

IV PROPERTY AND LAND IN DISREPAIR - STATUTORY POWERS

There was submitted Report No 439-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the statutory powers available to the Council in dealing with property and land falling into a state of disrepair and seeing direction on the introduction of a zero tolerance policy.

The Committee agreed that:-

(a)a more proactive approach to dealing with property and land falling into a state of disrepair be supported and the Director of Support Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance, be authorised to take action under relevant statutory provisions within the budgets available and the Schemes of Delegation be amended accordingly; and

(b)a Best Value Working Group of members and officers be established to examine the Council's response into property and land in a state of disrepair and to consider current statutory powers, financial implications and streamlining of the Council's action on a more corporate basis, this Group to comprise three members of the Administration, two members of the major opposition and one member of the minor opposition, together with the appropriate officers, and to be chaired by the Director of Support Services.

V DEVELOPERS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENT CONDITIONS

There was submitted Report No 428-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of difficulties being encountered with developers failing to comply with Road Construction Consent conditions and the intention to vigorously pursue any future non-compliance.

The Committee noted the contents of the report and agreed to the proposals to exercise its full powers under the Road (Scotland) Act 1984 against any developer failing to comply with the conditions contained within a Road Construction Consent.

VI STREET LIGHTING - NEW WHITE LIGHT LANTERN REPLACEMENTS 2003/04 AS PART OF THE QUALITYOF LIFE FUNDING

There was submitted Report No 346-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval to have the existing old and derelict sox (orange light) street lighting lanterns in the areas identified in Appendix 1 to the report to be replaced with new white light lanterns.

The Committee agreed:-

(a)the proposed replacement of street lighting lanterns in the areas identified in Appendix 1 to the report to new white light; and

(b)that orders be issued to Tayside Contracts under the existing Best Value Partnering Agreement at a cost not exceeding 100,000.

VII ROODYARDS BRIDGE/EAST DOCK STREET - PROHIBITION OF RIGHT HAND TURNS

There was submitted Report No 372-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation relative to the necessity to prohibit right hand turn manoeuvres to and from Roodyards Bridge from and to East Dock Street.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit the right hand turn manoeuvres at the Roodyards Bridge/East Dock Street junction.

VIII MURRAY STREET, DUNDEE - PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

There was submitted Report No 350-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation relative to the necessity to close Murray Street to vehicular traffic at its junction with Broughty Ferry Road.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Order to close the junction of Murray Street with Broughty Ferry Road as detailed in the report.

IX SOUTH MARKETGAIT - STOPPING-UP OF SUBWAY AND FOOTPATHS

There was submitted Report No 389-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation relative to a proposal to stop-up the subway and a length of footway in South Marketgait to facilitate the development of a hotel at the junction of South Marketgait with Nethergate.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Stopping-Up Order under the powers of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to stop-up the subway under South Marketgait and that length of footway on the west side of South Marketgait between Nethergate and Greenmarket to allow for the construction of a hotel development, having noted that a new surface level controlled pedestrian crossing facility over South Marketgait and Greenmarket would be provided as part of the development.

X ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY CENTRE HERITAGE TRUST FOR DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 334-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the Scottish Executive's provision of funding for a new City Heritage Trust for Dundee and seeking to maximise the potential of funding for historic environment projects in Dundee by proposing the establishment of a new City Heritage Trust.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a)support the setting up of a City Heritage Trust for Dundee; and

(b)remit the Director of Planning and Transportation to bring back detailed proposals to establish a City Heritage Trust in co-operation with Historic Scotland and in consultation with the voluntary and business sectors.

XI DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (JAMES BLACK PLACE, DUNDEE) (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) ORDER 2003

Reference was made to Article III of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee of 9th December 2002 instructing and authorising the preparation of an Order to improve facilities and access for public transport at the entrance to Ninewells Hospital.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN323-2003 advising that the proposed Order had been duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period no adverse comments had been received.

The Committee therefore authorised formal publication of the Order as drafted.

XII DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2003

Reference was made to Article IV of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee of 2nd December 2002 instructing and authorising the preparation of an Order introducing further measures to vary the provisions of numerous existing Waiting Restrictions Orders affecting Dundee.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN234-2003 advising that the proposed Order had been duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period comments had been received regarding Brown Constable Street. As a result of the comments the Order was amended to include the removal of parking from the entire length of the west side of Brown Constable Street between Victoria Street and Crescent Street.

The Order was thereafter duly advertised and three objections were received, two of which were later withdrawn.

The Committee agreed to make the Order despite the objection.

XIII BROUGHTY FERRY STUDY - BROOK STREET, FISHER STREET IMPLEMENTATION STAGE

Councillor Webster declared a non-financial interest in the part of the item that related to Fisher Street by virtue of residing in close proximity to the Fisher Street/Ambrose Street site.

There was submitted Report No 384-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval for the revised draft Traffic Order for central Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, for funding for the implementation of the approved Traffic Order at Fisher Street, and for participation in a community forum within Broughty Ferry.

The Committee agreed that:-

(a)the revised draft Order to implement the provisions for Brook Street as approved by Committee on 2nd December 2002 be approved for public advertisement;

(b)the Director of Planning and Transportation report back in respect of the public response within a period of four months;

(c)a budget of 10,500 be confirmed for the closure of Fisher Street at Ambrose Street and associated works;

(d)in the event of the initiative to form a community based forum materialising, attendance of appropriate officers at future meetings, if invited by the Forum, be approved; and

(e)the request from the publican at Ship Inn to extend the footway at that location be agreed subject to the satisfactory treatments of the footways in the area.

XIV CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - PROPOSED NEW STREET NAME

There was submitted Agenda Note AN325-2003 proposing the undernoted new street name:-

The Committee agreed to defer consideration of this item to allow consultation with Broughty Ferry Community Council, and authorised the Convener to approve the appropriate new street name.

XV APPLICATIONS FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN326-2003 detailing the undernoted application.

The Committee agreed that it be approved subject to conditions which had been agreed with the applicants:-

The Committee further agreed that, on satisfactory completion of this road and, if so requested by the applicants, it be entered on the List of Public Roads for the purposes of management and maintenance in terms of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.

XVI ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKS - ADDITIONAL FUNDING

There was submitted Report No 426-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval for the expenditure of the additional revenue funding of 246,487 allocated to Dundee City Council to address local road priorities.

The Committee approved the proposals for expenditure of the additional funding made available for dealing with the backlog in road and bridge maintenance works.

XVII TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 390-2003 by the Director of Planning and Transportation detailing tenders received in respect of works to Exchange Street and Commercial Street North Phase 2.

(a) EXCHANGE STREET

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from T & N Gilmartin (Contractors) Limited in the amount of 42,984.64, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 38,015.36, giving a total expenditure of 81,000.

(b) COMMERCIAL STREET NORTH PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 122,099.88, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 52,900.12, giving a total expenditure of 175,000.

It was reported that the Convener had agreed that the undernoted item be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order 51(3)(b) in view of the timescales involved.

XVIII MENZIESHILL RESIDENTS' PARKING PERMIT SCHEME

There was submitted Agenda Note AN343-2003 making reference to the above scheme which had been implemented and was being enforced. It was reported that a problem had arisen in Deveron Terrace, Deveron Crescent and a block of flats at Nos 139 to 159 Leith Walk, These addresses were outwith the zone but representations had been made that they be included. In an effort to alleviate the situation in the short term, it was proposed to issue permits to these addresses to allow them to park in Spey Drive or Etive Gardens. At a later date, a report would be prepared to introduce restrictions in Deveron Terrace and Deveron Crescent to control the available space, to include visitor space with a time limit of two hours between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm from Monday to Saturday.

The Committee approved accordingly.

FIONA GRANT, Convener.