City Development Committee - 26/09/2011

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 26th September, 2011.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd August, 2011 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I PROPOSED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014/2019 - MAIN ISSUES REPORT

There was submitted Report No 404-2011 by the Director of City Development seeking approval of the Local Development Plan - Main Issues Report and the related Environmental Report for consultation, together with the Monitoring Report on the Dundee Local Plan Review 2005.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) approve the Main Issues Report and agree to its publication for an eight week public consultation period from 10th October, 2011 to 2nd December, 2011;

(b) approve the Environmental Report relative to the Main Issues Report and agree to its publication for an eight week public consultation period from 10th October, 2011 to 2nd December, 2011;

(c) approve the content of the Monitoring Report on the Dundee Local Plan Review 2005 including the supporting technical documents;

(d) approve the contents of the Potential Development Sites Assessment document prepared in support of the Main Issues Report; and

(e) remit to the Director of City Development to report the results of the consultation back to Committee.

II VACANT AND DERELICT LAND FUND PROGRAMME 2011/2012

There was submitted Report No 416-2011 by the Director of City Development advising the Committee that the Scottish Government had confirmed an allocation of 1,435,700 to Dundee City Council under the Vacant and Derelict Land Fund for the period 2011/2012.

The Committee noted that the Scottish Government had offered this grant to Dundee City Council and approved a proposal to allocate this towards the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking Seabraes to Riverside esplanade.

III DUNDEE CENTRAL WATERFRONT - NETWORK RAIL BRIDGE AGREEMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN142-2011, advising the Committee that, in order to progress the design and construction of the above mentioned project, Network Rail required Dundee City Council to enter into a specific Bridge Agreement with them for the replacement of the weight restricted bridge at Tay Rail Station and the Tay Station Roundabout Bridge with a single combined bridge.

The Committee noted that Dundee City Council were required to meet the legal costs associated with this agreement, estimated at 3,000, and authorised the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to agree terms and conditions with Network Rail in consultation with the City Engineer and Director of Finance and to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council.

IV TRAFFIC ORDERS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN141-2011 advising the Committee of the undernoted Traffic Orders:-

(a) DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (DOUGLAS STREET, DUNDEE) (STOPPING-UP) ORDER 2011

Reference was made to Article X of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th June, 2011, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to stop-up lengths of footway situated at Douglas Street, Dundee to facilitate development on the site following planning consent.

It was reported that the Order had been duly prepared and advertised and the relevant statutory undertakers were consulted. One objection had been received from Scotland Gas Network which was later withdrawn.

The Committee therefore authorised and confirmed the Stopping-Up Order, and authorised formal publication of the confirmation, after which the Order would become operative.

(b) DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES) (ON‑STREET) ORDER 2011

Reference was made to Article II of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th September, 2009, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to promote proper use of parking spaces that were designated or provided for use only by disabled persons' vehicles.

It was reported that the proposed Order had been duly drafted and, during the statutory consultation period, no adverse comments were received.

The Committee therefore authorised formal publication of the Order.

V CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2011

This item was withdrawn. The Committee agreed that this matter be dealt with by chief officer/elected member delegation in view of the timescales involved.

VI WHITFIELD LIFE SERVICES BUILDING - ENABLING WORKS

There was submitted Report No 438-2011 by K D of City Development seeking approval for the City Engineer to obtain tenders for the proposed enabling works in respect of the above.

The Committee authorised:-

(a) the City Engineer to obtain tenders for the proposed enabling works; and

(b) the most appropriate tender to be accepted by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) subject to this amount within the budget allowance stated in the report, the accepted tender being reported to this Committee at a later date.

VII ROAD MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE FOR 2010/2011

There was submitted Report No 431-2011 by the Director of City Development providing the Committee with an update on the progress and performance of the Road Management Partnership between Dundee City Council and Tayside Contracts, on the delivery of Road Maintenance and Minor Works Services to 31st March, 2011.

The Committee noted the content of the report and agreed that the Director of City Development be remitted to report back annually to the Committee with the ongoing progress and performance of the Partnership.

VIII ROAD ASSET CONDITION AND BACKLOG

There was submitted Report No 430-2011 by the Director of City Development advising the Committee of the current position and the background to the Statutory Performance Indicator used to measure carriageway condition as reported to the Scrutiny Committee. It also advised of the condition of the adopted road asset within Dundee City Council, and identified the investment required to bring the asset up to an appropriate standard.

The Committee noted the content of the report and agreed to take it into account when setting future budgets.

IX WINTER MAINTENANCE REVIEW AND POLICY, AND LEVEL OF SERVICE 2011/2012

There was submitted Report No 443-2011 by the Director of City Development, outlining the winter maintenance review carried out following the severe winter in 2010/2011, and identifying proposed improvements to the service.

The Committee noted the proposed improvements to the winter service provision and approved the policy and level of service for winter 2011/2012 as outlined in the report.

X TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 439-2011 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) DUNDEE ICE ARENA - NEW STORE

Bailie Scott and Councillors Duncan, Ross and McCready declared non-financial interests in this item by virtue of their membership of the Dundee Ice Arena Board. Councillor Duncan declared an additional non-financial interest by virtue of his appointment as Convener of the Environment Committee.

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Dundee Contract Services in the sum of 78,980, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 14,565, giving a total expenditure of 93,545.

(b) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC BARRIERS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Tayside Door & Window Specialists, Dundee, in the sum of 4,375, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 438, giving a total of 4,813.

The Committee also noted that Pulse Electrical (Dundee) Ltd had been listed as a sub-contractor.

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

XI COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted Report No 418-2011 by the Director of City Development advising of commercial leases agreed in respect of the undernoted properties:-

11 Teviotdale Avenue, Dundee

Site adjacent to Drumgeith Pavilion, Drumgeith Park, Dundee

Unit 6, Miln Street, Dundee

6 West Port, Dundee

13 Mauchline Avenue, Dundee

58 Dundee Road, Dundee

Site at 33/33A Faraday Street, Dundee

Site at Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee

Cafe, Ardler Community Centre, Turnberry Avenue, Dundee

Lampost advertising at various locations, Dundee

The Committee noted accordingly.

XII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 417-2011 by the Director of City Development advising of rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

Unit A, 201 Strathmartine Road, Dundee

22 Craigie Avenue, Dundee

31 Craigowan Road, Dundee

24 St Giles Terrace, Dundee

39 Glamis Road, Dundee

6 West Port, Dundee

8-10 Beauly Avenue, Dundee

14-16 St Giles Terrace, Dundee

The Committee approved the rent reviews detailed in the report.

XIII 9-13 DURA STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN143-2011, making reference to Article IV of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee of 8th May, 2006, wherein the Committee authorised the compulsory purchase of all the outstanding interests in the properties at 9-13 Dura Street to facilitate the regeneration of the Stobswell area.

The Committee noted that agreement had been reached in respect of compensation with the tenants of the shop at 9 to 13 Dura Street.

The Committee also noted that this matter had been approved as an urgent matter after consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons for the other Groups.

XIV 1006 ROSEMOUNT ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN144-2011, making reference to Article XII of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee of 19th July, 2004, wherein the Committee authorised the compulsory purchase of 1006 Rosemount Road, Dundee, to facilitate the redevelopment of Ardler.

The Committee noted that agreement had been reached in respect of compensation with the proprietors of the property.

The Committee also noted that this matter had been approved as an urgent matter after consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons for the other Groups.

XV WESTMOST SECOND FLOOR FLAT, 13 DURA STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN145-2011, making reference to Article IV of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee of 8th May, 2006, wherein the Committee authorised the compulsory purchase of all the outstanding interests in the properties at 9-13 Dura Street to facilitate the regeneration of the Stobswell area.

The Committee noted that agreement had been reached in respect of compensation with the proprietor of the above mentioned property.

The Committee also noted that this matter had been approved as an urgent matter after consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons for the other Groups.

XVI PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 30 GRANTON PLACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 420-2011 by the Director of City Development, seeking approval for the sale of land adjacent to 30 Granton Place, Dundee.

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

XVII CARNIVALS AT RIVERSIDE PARK AND CAIRD PARK, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN146-2011, advising that, following consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons for the other Groups, agreement had been reached in respect of consent to operate Carnivals at Caird Park from 12th September to 26th September, 2011 and Riverside Park from 26th September to 10th October, 2011.

The Committee noted the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

Will DAWSON, Convener.