City Development Committee - 11/01/2010

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 11th January, 2010.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 14th December, 2009 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I HISTORIC SCOTLAND JOINT WORKING AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO STATUTORY CASEWORK AND CONSULTATION

There was submitted Report No 9-2010 by the Director of City Development seeking approval for Dundee City Council to enter into Historic Scotland's joint working agreement in relation to statutory casework and consultations.

The Committee agreed to remit the Director of City Development to enter into a joint working agreement with Historic Scotland and Dundee City Council in relation to statutory casework and consultations, as outlined within Appendix 1 to the report.

II RESIDENTS PARKING SCHEME CONSULTATION

Councillor Black declared a financial interest in this item by virtue of being a resident in one of the proposed Resident Parking Zones.

There was submitted Report No 22-2010 by the Director of City Development reporting back on the outcomes from the consultation process that had been undertaken for the possibility of implementing Residents' Parking Schemes (RPS) in five areas of the City and recommending that detailed design be progressed for the four zones that had been identified around the city centre.

The Committee agreed:-

(a) that the results of the preliminary consultation exercise be noted;

(b) that four out of the five be taken forward into detailed design stage and further consultation be undertaken with stakeholders, these four zones being Dudhope, Dundee West End, Hilltown and Princes Street areas. A phased approach would be undertaken with Dundee West End and Princes Street areas to be progressed initially to detailed design with further consultation;

(c) that the Invergowrie Drive area not be progressed at present due to insufficient parking problems and lack of residents' support; and

(d) to note that, based on a cost neutral approach, it had been estimated that an individual Resident's Permit could cost in the region of 77 per annum.

III NEW HOUSING AT FORMER LARCHFIELD WORKS

The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee relative to this item. After the deputation had stated its case and answered questions from members of the Committee, it was thanked for its attendance and withdrew.

Thereafter, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of this item.

IV DUNDEE PORT ACCESS - STANNERGATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ASSET PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH NETWORK RAIL

There was submitted Agenda Note AN6-2010, advising that as part of proposed improvements in accessing Dundee Port, the weight restricted bridge at Stannergate roundabout required to be strengthened or replaced. In order to progress the option appraisal and design of the project, Network Rail required Dundee City Council to enter into a legal Asset Protection Agreement for them to provide interface activities relating to the rail network, health and safety, industry standards, regulations and necessary approvals.

The Committee agreed to enter into such an agreement on terms and conditions to be agreed with Network Rail by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) in consultation with the Director of Finance and the City Engineer.

V DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (HIGH STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE) (ONE WAY TRAFFIC AND VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER2010

There was submitted Agenda Note AN13-2010, making reference to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th September, 2009, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to facilitate environmental improvements within High Street, Lochee to improve servicing arrangements and provide designated parking for the disabled.

It was reported that the proposed Order was duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period, no objections were received. As a result of comments received from the Dundee Access Group, the Director of City Development had recommended the Order be amended for two spaces for the disabled to be provided in the northwestern section of the High Street adjacent to the crossing point at what was known as Sinclair Street.

The Committee authorised publication of the Order subject to this amendment.

VI TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 4-2010 by the Director of City Development detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) TAY ROAD BRIDGE SITE OFFICES - DEMOLITION OF PORTACABIN AND ASSOCIATED HARDSTANDINGS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Safedem Ltd in the sum of 3,883, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 6,500, giving a total of 10,383.

(b) DENS METALS SITE - ACCESS IMPROVEMENT AND SIGNALISATION

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 78,817.26, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 49,182.74, giving a total of 128,000.

(c) DEMOLITION OF WEAVER'S VILLAGE, LOCHEE

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Geddes (Contractors) Ltd in the sum of 137,748.80, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 63,380.20, giving a total of 201,129.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6, 8 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

VII COMMERCIAL LEASES

Bailie Wallace declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of the fact that a family member was employed by the company involved.

There was submitted and noted Report No 16-2010 by the Director of City Development detailing a commercial lease agreed in respect of premises at 2 to 4 Brownhill Drive.

VIII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted and noted Report No 17-2010 by the Director of City Development detailing rent reviews agreed in respect of the undernoted premises:-

Rowan Activity Centre, 60 Glenconnor Drive

82 Ballindean Road

IX PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 64 PENTLAND AVENUE

There was submitted Report No 13-2010 relative to the proposed sale of land to the north of 64 Pentland Avenue.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

X PROPOSED SALE OF LAND TO THE SOUTH OF BERYL STREET

There was submitted Report No 14-2010 by the Director of City Development relative to the proposed sale of land to the south of Beryl Street.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XI PROPOSED SALE OF LAND TO THE NORTH OF BERYL STREET

There was submitted Report No 15-2010 by the Director of City Development relative to the proposed sale of land to the north of Beryl Street.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XII SALE OF GROUND ADJACENT TO 75 GREENDYKES ROAD

There was submitted Agenda Note AN7-2010, advising that the proposed sale of garden ground adjacent to 75 Greendykes Road had been approved as a matter of urgency after consultation with the Convener and spokespersons for the other Groups, on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

The Committee noted accordingly.

It was reported that the Convener had agreed that the undernoted Item XIII be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

XIII PROPERTY AT LYON STREET

There was submitted Report No 44-2010 by the Director of City Development relative to the proposed purchase of a site in Lyon Street and its subsequent disposal.

The Committee approved the purchase of the site and its disposal thereafter on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

Will DAWSON, Convener.