City Development Committee - 08/09/2008

At a MEETING of the PLANNING AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th September, 2008.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Fraser MACPHERSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 9th June, 2008 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DUNDEE CITY REGION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AUTHORITY PLAN

There was submitted Report No 436-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation reporting the proceedings of the meeting of the Interim Joint Committee of the Dundee City Region Strategic Development Plan Authority which was held on 19th August, 2008.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) endorse the remits of the Interim Joint Committee; and

(b) forward Report No 01/2008 to Scottish Ministers as the joint position with regard to the proposed Strategic Development Plan Area Boundary.

II TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN) REGIONAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND TACTRAN2008/2009 CAPITAL PROGRAMME

There was submitted Report No 394-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee that the Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN) Regional Transport Strategy had been given Ministerial approval and that the 2008/2009 TACTRAN capital programme had been approved by the TACTRAN Board.

The Committee noted accordingly.

III INTEGRATED TICKETING - A STRATEGY FOR SCOTLAND CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

There was submitted Report No 392-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation detailing the purpose, content and proposals contained within Transport Scotland's Integrated Ticketing Consultation Document "A Strategy for Scotland".

The Committee noted accordingly and endorsed Dundee City Council's response as contained within Appendix 1 to the report.

IV ROAD SAFETY PROGRESS REPORT 2008

There was submitted Report No 402-2008 advising the Committee of the progress made in reducing road accident casualties in Dundee in 2008.

The Committee noted the report.

V ROAD SAFETY SCHEMES - IMPLEMENTATION 2008/2009

There was submitted Report No 401-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval for a programme of road safety measures to be implemented at locations in the City.

The Committee agreed to approve the implementation of the Road Safety Schemes as set out in Appendix A to the report.

VI PERTH ROAD, RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND NINEWELLS AVENUE SPEED LIMITS

There was submitted Report No 393-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation considering a review of the existing speed limits on Perth Road, Riverside Drive and Ninewells Avenue.

The Committee approved the proposed reduction of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on Perth Road, Riverside Drive and Ninewells Avenue at the undernoted locations:-

(a) Perth Road between the junctions with Riverside Drive and Riverside Avenue;

(b) Riverside Drive between the junctions with Riverside Avenue and Perth Road; and

(c) Ninewells Avenue throughout the entire length between the junctions with Perth Road and Glamis Road.

VII DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (20MPH SPEED LIMITS AROUND SCHOOLS) (VARIATION) (NO 2) ORDER 2008

There was submitted Agenda Note AN159-2008, making reference to Article IX of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 26th January, 2004, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to create a safer environment around schools in order to encourage children to walk and cycle to school.

It was reported that the proposed Order was duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period, no adverse comments were received. Thereafter, the Order was advertised and there were no objections.

The Committee therefore agreed to make the Order as advertised.

VIII DUNDEE FLOOD STUDIES

There was submitted Report No 357-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the findings of recently commissioned studies into river and coastal flooding within the Dundee City Council boundaries, and seeking authority for the City Engineer to obtain tenders for a second stage Coastal Flood Study to undertake Option Appraisal, Environmental Impact Assessment and Economic Assessment of any potential flood prevention/coastal protection schemes that may be required.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the findings of the recent Dundee River Flood Study and the Stage 1 Coastal Flood Study; and

(b) authorise the City Engineer to obtain tenders for a Stage 2 Coastal Flood Study.

IX RIVERSIDE SEA WALL REPAIRS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN160-2008 advising that a recent inspection of the Riverside Sea Wall by the City Engineer's Division had identified that urgent maintenance works were required. An offer of 82,000 was received from Dundee Contract Services to carry out these works and the offer was checked and considered competitive. Given the emergency nature of the works, the Chief Executive authorised the appointment of Dundee Contract Services and these works were now underway.

The Committee noted the foregoing.

X STANNERGATE TO DOUGLAS TERRACE WALKWAY COASTAL PROTECTION WORKS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN161-2008, making reference to Article XV of the minute of meeting of the Committee of 8th January, 2007, whereby approval was given to appoint Torith Ltd to carry out sections of work to coastal structures in the above area to a value of 289,526. Reference was also made to Article VI and Article V of the minutes of meetings of this Committee of 13th August, 2007 and 11th February, 2008 respectively, whereby following successful funding bids with SUSTRANS and the Scottish Executive Vacant Derelict Land Fund (VDLF), the contract with Torith Ltd was subsequently extended to 839,526 to carry out further works.

It was reported that since that time, coastal erosion had taken place in an area of natural coastline such that emergency works were required as soon as possible. It was proposed to construct a permanent sea wall in this area to the same high standard as the other new works in the area. Given the emergency nature of the works, the fact that the original contract was won in competitive tender and as the works continue to be carried out to a high quality standard, the Chief Executive authorised the further extension of the contract with Torith Ltd to carry out these emergency works to the value of 290,000 based on the original contract rates, to which an allowance of 30,000 required to be made for the CDM Co-ordinator and professional fees, making a total of 320,000 for the project.

The Committee noted the foregoing.

XI SMARTER CHOICES, SMARTER PLACES - DUNDEE HEALTH CENTRAL

There was submitted Agenda Note AN162-2008 advising that all 32 Scottish Local Authorities had been invited by the Scottish Government and Confederation of Scottish Local Authorities to bid for funding from the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Fund, aimed at delivering improved sustainable travel options across pilot areas in Scotland.

It was reported that a project entitled Dundee Health Central based around the Central Dundee Housing Investment Focus Area and part of the West End area was developed in partnership with key stakeholders. The key aims included reduced dependence on the private motor car, increased walking and cycling (active travel), improved confidence in using public transport and raised awareness of sustainable travel.

The Scottish Government announced on 13th August, 2008 that the City of Dundee had been successful in its submitted bid and that funding would be awarded during 2008/2009, 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 totalling 1,424,000 towards a total project valued at 2,164,000.

The Committee noted accordingly.

XII ROAD MAINTENANCE STATUTORY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

There was submitted Report No 422-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the current position and the background to the Statutory Performance Indicators used to measure carriageway condition to be reported to the Best Value Performance and Efficiency Sub-Committee.

The Committee noted the contents of the report.

XIII SCOTTISH ROAD MAINTENANCE CONDITION SURVEY AGREEMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN163-2008, making reference to Article XIV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 29th April, 2002, wherein approval was given to enter an Agreement to participate in the Scottish Road Maintenance Condition Survey. This machine-based survey was developed jointly between the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland (SCOTS) and the Scottish Government as a means of determining what is now a Statutory Performance Indicator for the condition of local roads in Scotland.

The current Agreement for the provision of the annual survey had now come to an end and a new Agreement was required for the next term contract.

The Committee authorised Dundee City Council to enter a new Agreement with all other Scottish Local Authorities to continue to co-operate and fund the project to 31st March, 2013 at a cost of approximately 8,000 per annum.

XIV TOM McDONALD AVENUE - PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

There was submitted Report No 378-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation considering the need to have an enforceable restriction in the bus only facility in Tom McDonald Avenue.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a prohibition of driving except for buses in a length of Tom McDonald Avenue.

XV SANDEMAN STREET, DUNDEE - MAJOR EVENTS RELATED TRAFFIC CONTROL

There was submitted Report No 377-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation considering the control of vehicular access in the vicinity of Dens and Tannadice Parks and in particular, Sandeman Street, in order to improve safety during events at the aforementioned football grounds.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Order to vary the existing Order to include a prohibition of driving in Sandeman Street to improve pedestrian safety by segregating pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the vicinity of the football grounds.

XVI WHITFIELD DESIGN FRAMEWORK - ABERLADY DRAFT SITE PLANNING BRIEF AND LOTHIAN DRAFT SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No 419-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval of the principles of the above mentioned Draft Site Planning Briefs for two sites within Whitfield as the basis of consultation with the local community and interest parties.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) approve the draft Site Planning Briefs for the purposes of consultation;

(b) remit the Director of Planning and Transportation to consult with the local community and interested parties on the terms and content of the draft Site Planning Briefs; and

(c) remit the Director of Planning and Transportation to report back on the result of the consultation exercise, within a period of two months.

XVII MACALPINE PRIMARY SCHOOL - SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No 376-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the findings of the public consultation on the Draft Macalpine Primary School Site Planning Brief and seeking approval of the Finalised Brief.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the findings from the public consultation;

(b) approve the Macalpine Primary School Site Planning Brief as supplementary planning guidance to the Dundee Local Plan Review 2005 to direct the future development of the former Macalpine Primary School Site; and

(c) refer the approved Site Planning Brief to the Development Quality Committee as a relevant material planning consideration.

XVIII DRAFT ERSKINE STREET YARD SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No 359-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the findings of the public consultation on the Draft Erskine Street Yard Site Planning Brief and seeking approval of the finalised Site Planning Brief.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the findings of the public consultation;

(b) approve the Site Planning Brief as supplementary planning guidance to the Dundee Local Plan Review 2005; and

(c) refer the Site Planning Brief to the Development Quality Committee for approval as a material Planning consideration for the Erskine Street Yard Site.

XIX DRAFT FORMER DENS METALS SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No 361-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the findings of the public consultation on the Draft Former Dens Metals Site Planning Brief and seeking approval of the Finalised Brief.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the findings of the public consultation;

(b) approve the Site Planning Brief as supplementary planning guidance to the Dundee Local Plan Review; and

(c) refer the Site Planning Brief to the Development Quality Committee to be approved as a relevant material planning consideration for the former Dens Metals Site.

XX PASSENGER WAITING SHELTER VANDALISM

There was submitted Report No 368-2008 by the Director of Planning and Transportation proposing an updated policy to mitigate the problem of vandalism to passenger waiting shelters.

The Committee approved the new policy as detailed in the report.

XXI REVIEW OF CAR PARKING CHARGES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN164-2008 making reference to Article IX of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd October, 2007, wherein the Council agreed to introduce new increased car parking charges in April 2008. As part of a general annual review of the level of these charges, an assessment has been made of recent revenue income and expenditure and it is proposed to maintain the existing charges for a further financial year.

The Committee agreed that no increases in parking charges be made prior to April 2010.

XXII TREE PRESERVATION ORDER - GROUND AT WIMBERLEY HOUSE, GLAMIS DRIVE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN165-2008, advising the Committee that on 15th April, 2008 the Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order (04/2008) on the above mentioned site, in order to protect the arboreal amenity of the area.

One objection had been received against this Tree Preservation Order, however, this had subsequently been withdrawn.

The Committee therefore authorised the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) and the Director of Planning and Transportation to undertake the necessary procedures and confirm the above Tree Preservation Order.

XXIII RENAMING OF OLD DRUMGEITH ROAD TO BALDOVIE TOLL

There was submitted Agenda Note AN166-2008, seeking approval to change the existing street name of Old Drumgeith Road to Baldovie Toll.

The Committee approved this proposal.

XXIV PROPOSED NEW STREET NAMES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN167-2008 relative to the above.

The Committee approved the undernoted proposed new street names:-

XXV TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 406-2008 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received in respect of stairwell cladding replacement at Bell Street Car Park.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Forman Construction Ltd in the sum of 66,442.04, to which required to be added allowances totalling 11,349 for CDM Co-ordinator and Professional Services, giving a total of 77,791.04.

Fraser MACPHERSON, Convener.