City Development Committee - 28/03/2011

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 28th March, 2011.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th February, 2011 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2011

There was submitted Report No 44-2011 by the Director of City Development setting out the revised Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) approve the revised Development Plan Scheme as set out in Appendix 1 to the report;

(b) refer the revised Development Plan Scheme to the Scottish Government for information; and

(c) remit to the Director of City Development to publish and implement the Development Plan Scheme.

II PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL - LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - MAIN ISSUES REPORT - CONSULTATION SEPTEMBER 2010

There was submitted Agenda Note AN39-2011 advising that as part of the preparation of their Local Development Plan, Perth and Kinross Council had published a Main Issues Report for consultation. The Director of City Development had reviewed the report and advised that there was only one area of significance for Dundee to which a comment should be made. This related to the spatial strategy for the Perth area.

The report highlighted that the TAYplan proposed plan had put forward a spatial strategy that sought to concentrate a new housing development within or close to Perth and Dundee. As a consequence of this approach, only modest housing development opportunities should be supported within the Carse of Gowrie.

Section 5.2.7 of the Perth and Kinross MIR stated that "the LDP spatial strategy will therefore only allocate modest development opportunities in the Carse of Gowrie to support the TAYplan aim to see Dundee return to a growing population."

For these reasons, Perth Strategy Option 1 was supported which only sought limited allocations for new housing within the Carse. Option 2 which would see 75 houses allocated at Longforgan, and 50 at the Grange, was not supported as it was considered that these would not be modest as intended by the spatial strategy of the Strategic Development Plan.

In view of the timescales for making representations to the Perth and Kinross Main Issues Report, this comment had been submitted by the Director of City Development.

The Committee noted accordingly.

III PROPOSED TAYPLAN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/2032 AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

Bailie Wallace and Councillors Will Dawson and Bowes declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of their membership of the TAYplan Joint Committee.

There was submitted Report No 132-2011 by the Director of City Development seeking approval to ratify the decisions of the TAYplan Joint Committee in respect of the undernoted documents.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) ratify the Joint Committee's decision to approve the Proposed TAYplan Strategic Development Plan (as amended), the Equalities and Human Rights Impact Assessment and the Proposed Action Programme;

(b) ratify the Joint Committee's decision to adopt the Schedule of TAYplan's responses to representations made at the Main Issues Report stage and background topic papers; and

(c) approve the TAYplan Habitats Regulations Appraisal.

IV DUNDEE CENTRAL WATERFRONT TAY RAIL STATION, BRIDGE AND CONCOURSE - NETWORK RAIL - BASIC ASSET PROTECTION AGREEMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN40-2011 advising that in order to progress the next stage of the design of the above mentioned project, Network Rail required Dundee City Council to enter into a legal Basic Asset Protection Agreement for them to provide interface activities relating to the rail network, health and safety, industry standards, regulations and necessary approvals. This allowed Network Rail to recognise the project and recharge Dundee City Council for agreed legal, staff and insurance costs incurred in providing these services. The cost of providing these services was 333,872, which was within the allowances previously approved by Committee on 22nd November, 2010.

The Committee authorised the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services), in consultation with the Director of Finance, to agree terms and conditions with Network Rail and to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Council.

V FORMER EASTERN PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE - SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No 122-2011 by the Director of City Development advising the Committee of the findings of the public consultation on the Draft Site Planning Brief.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) approve the Site Planning Brief; and

(b) refer the Brief to the Development Management Committee for approval as supplementary guidance to the Development Plan.

VI CASHLESS PAYMENT FOR PARKING

There was submitted Agenda Note AN54-2011, making reference to a key action from the Central Dundee Parking Strategy, being the introduction of improved customer convenience in payment for parking.

It was reported that a Pay on Foot system similar to that operating at Greenmarket Multi-Storey Car Park would be introduced at the new East Marketgait Multi-Storey Car Park, due to open in Autumn 2012.

However, the Pay on Foot system was not viable for small car parks or for on-street parking and the existing Pay and Display equipment would continue to be in operation with meter equipment which required exact coinage. Dundee City Council was also proposing to pilot a mobile phone based payment system "RingGo", which would allow payment to be made via phone.

The cost of the initial pilot system was approximately 7,000 and a report would be brought forward for approval following evaluation of the pilot with details of full costs.

The Committee noted the introduction of the mobile phone payment system for Pay and Display parking in Dundee for a trial period of 18 months commencing on 1st June, 2011. The Committee also authorised the preparation and advertisement of a Traffic Order to amend the Dundee City Council (Off-Street Car Parks) Order 1996 to allow for cashless payments and further agreed, in the event that no objections to the draft Order were received, to authorise the making of the said variation Order.

VII NEW ROADS - ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENTS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN41-2011 making reference to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 27th April, 2009, wherein the grant of road construction consent was delegated to the Director of City Development, subject to any consents granted being reported to the City Development Committee as soon as practicable thereafter.

It was reported that the undernoted application had been submitted and the Director of City Development had approved the application, subject to conditions which have been agreed with the applicants:-

The Committee noted accordingly.

VIII TRAFFIC ORDERS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN42-2011 advising of the undernoted proposed Traffic Orders:-

(a) DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (HIGH STREET, LOCHEE - PHASE 2) (VARIATION OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) ORDER 2011

Reference was made to Article IX of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd August, 2010, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to facilitate environmental improvements within High Street and Marshall Street.

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.

(b) DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (SOUTH TAY STREET ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS) (VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2011

Reference is made to Article XI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd August, 2010, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to vary waiting restrictions in South Tay Street as part of the environmental improvements.

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.

(c) DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (FOGGYLEY GARDENS AREA AND LUNDIE AVENUE AREA, DUNDEE) (STOPPING-UP) ORDER 2010

Reference was made to Article XII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd August, 2010 wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to stop-up areas of roads, footpaths and footways at Foggyley Gardens Area and Lundie Avenue Area, Dundee.

It was reported that the proposed Order was duly prepared and advertised, and the relevant statutory undertakers were consulted. No objections were received.

The Committee therefore agreed to authorise and confirm the Stopping-Up Order, and authorise formal publication of the confirmation, after which the Order would become operative.

IX TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 153-2011 by the Director of City Development detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) REMOVAL AND RESTORATION OF LINLATHEN EAST BRIDGE

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Land and Building Services in the sum of 399,499, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 65,000, giving a total expenditure of 464,449.

(b) CENTRAL WATERFRONT/CITY CENTRE AREA PROJECTS AT UNION STREET, YEAMAN SHORE, DOCK STREET AND WHITEHALL CRESCENT

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 598,265, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 151,735, giving a total expenditure of 750,000.

X TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 173-2011 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - WATER HYGIENE MONITORING PROGRAMME 2010/2011

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Building Environmental Hygiene Ltd, Dundee in the sum of 145,200, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 14,520, giving a total expenditure of 159,720.

(b) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR KITCHEN CANOPIES, DUCTWORK, EXTRACT VENTILATION AND INSECTOCUTARS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Vent Clean Services, Dundee in the sum of 37,035, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,703, giving a total expenditure of 40,738.

(c) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR AUTOMATIC DOORS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Tayside Door and Window Specialists, Dundee in the sum of 31,687, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,169, giving a total expenditure of 34,856.

(d) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS (AREA 3)

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from E W Edwardson Ltd, Glenrothes in the sum of 35,887.03, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,589, giving a total expenditure of 39,476.03.

(e) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS (AREA 4)

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from E W Edwardson Ltd, Glenrothes in the sum of 51,854.32, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 5,390, giving a total expenditure of 57,244.32.

(f) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR COMPRESSOR

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from BRE Ltd, Dundee in the sum of 27,375, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 2,738, giving a total expenditure of 30,113.

(g) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Alba/SB Pools Ltd, Brechin in the sum of 57,140, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 5,714, giving a total expenditure of 62,854.

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 paragraph 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

XI COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted and noted Report No 145-2011 advising of commercial leases agreed in respect of the undernoted premises:-

Unit 2, Old Glamis Road

Ground (1.55 ha) at Whitton Park, Broughty Ferry

10/12 Crichton Street

73 Meadowside

XII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted and noted Report No 160-2011 advising of rent reviews agreed in respect of the undernoted premises:-

XIII 224-232 HILLTOWN

There was submitted Agenda Note AN43-2011 advising the Committee of a conditional loan from the Vacant and Derelict Fund for the demolition of a property at 224 Hilltown.

The Committee noted that in view of the timescales involved, the Director of City Development, following consultation with the Convener and Group spokespersons, had authorised the loan on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

XIV LAND TO THE EAST OF 42 KINGENNIE COURT, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN44-2011 making reference to Article XI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th December, 2010, wherein the Committee approved the lease of land extending to 0.0156 ha or thereby to the east of 42 Kingennie Court, Dundee.

It was reported that the tenant had now requested that the lease be taken in joint names.

The Committee noted that in view of the timescales involved, the Director of City Development, following consultation with the Convener and Group spokespersons, had approved this request.

XV SITE OF FORMER DOUGLAS PRIMARY SCHOOL, BALUNIE AVENUE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN45-2011 advising of a request to occupy the site of the former Douglas Primary School, Balunie Drive, Dundee.

The Committee approved the request on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

XVI WELLGATE SHOPPING CENTRE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN51-2011 advising of a request to assign the ground lease for the Wellgate Shopping Centre.

The Committee approved the request on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

XVII SALE OF LAND AT SIDLAW AVENUE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 184-2011 by the Director of City Development advising of the proposed sale of land at Sidlaw Avenue, Dundee.

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

Will DAWSON, Convener.