City Development Committee - 28/01/2013

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 28th January, 2013.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Lynn declared a non-financial interest in Article VIII, by virtue of being an employee of Transform Community Development.

II CITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PLAN 2012/2017

There was submitted Report No 11-2013 by the Director of City Development detailing the City Development Service Plan for 2012/2017.

The Committee approved the plan, as appended to the report.

III PUBLIC CONSULTATION - DRAFT CENTRAL CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL

There was submitted Report No 14-2013 by the Director of City Development seeking approval to consult on the Draft Central Conservation Area Appraisal.

The Committee approved the proposed Central Conservation Area Appraisal and remitted the Director of City Development to consult with the local community and interested parties on the terms of the Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and to report back with the results of the consultation process.

IV STREET LIGHTING PARTNERSHIP

There was submitted Report No 5-2013 by the Director of City Development giving an update on progress and performance of the Street Lighting Partnership with Tayside Contracts on the delivery of the Street Lighting Services to 31st March, 2012.

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 of the Partnership.

V TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN7-2013 advising the Committee of the undernoted Tree Preservation Orders.

09/2012 - GEMINI CRESCENT, DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY PARK, DUNDEE

It was reported that on 1st November, 2012, the Council made a Tree Preservation Order on the above-mentioned site in order to protect the arboreal amenity of the area and no objections had been received.

10/2012 - GLENMARKIE TERRACE, DUNDEE

It was reported that on 7th November, 2012, the Council made a Tree Preservation Order on the above-mentioned site in order to protect the arboreal amenity of the area and no objections had been received.

The Committee therefore authorised the Head of Democratic and Legal Services and the Director of City Development to undertake the necessary procedures and confirm the above Tree Preservation Orders.

VI DUNDEE ROAD AND LIFF ROAD SPEED LIMITS

There was submitted Report No 3-2013 by the Director of City Development reviewing the existing speed limits on Dundee Road and Liff Road.

The Committee approved:-

(a) the proposed reduction of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on Dundee Road on the single carriageway section between Margaret Crescent/Ralston Road and Ellislea Road; and

(b) the proposed reduction of the speed limit on Liff Road from the national speed limit of 60pmh to 40mph on the section of single carriageway between Dykes of Gray Road to Gourdie Brae Road.

VII OFF-SITE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS 2012/2013

There was submitted Agenda Note AN8-2013 seeking authorisation for school improvements at Castlepark, Balerno and Connect 5 off-site establishments to enhance the amenity of these properties, at a total cost of 30,000.

The Committee approved accordingly.

VIII NEW ROADS - ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN9-2013 making reference to Article IV of the Policy and Resources Committee on 27th April, 2009, wherein the Committee delegated the grant of Road Construction Consent to the Director of City Development with the proviso that any consents granted be 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 had been agreed with the applicant:-

IX TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 4-2013 by the City Engineer detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) MARCHBANKS MATERIALS STORAGE FACILITY

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 42,932.25, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 15,067.75, giving a total of 58,000.

(b) COLDSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from the Environment Department in the sum of 43,030.97, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 4,119.03, giving a total of 47,150.

(c) FINMILL COMMUNITY CENTRE CAR PARK

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 42,021.17, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 2,978.83, giving a total of 45,000.

X TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ARCHITECT

There was submitted Report No 21-2013 by the City Architect detailing tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) BROWNHILL ROAD - SHOP FRONT REFURBISHMENT

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from the Environment Department in the sum of 21,365.68, together with allowances amounting to 3,205, giving a total of 24,570.68.

(b) 24 CRAIGIE AVENUE - SHOP FRONT REFURBISHMENT

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from the Environment Department in the sum of 23,076.45, together with allowances amounting to 3,461, giving a total of 26,537.45.

(c) DOUGLAS COMMUNITY CENTRE - TOILET UPGRADE

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from the Environment Department in the sum of 41,955.93, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 6,293, giving a total of 48,249.

(d) VARIOUS SCHOOLS - INSTALLATION OF MULTI-USE GAMES AREA

The Committee approved the acceptance of an offer from Dee Sport (North Ltd), Methil in the sum of 100,869.30, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 15,130, giving a total of 115,999.30.

(e) ST JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR AIR HANDLING AND AIR CONDITIONER UNITS

The Committee approved acceptance of an offer from Scotia Energy Saving Systems in the sum of 37,369, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 5,979.04, giving a total of 43,348.04.

(f) MARCHBANKS BIN STORE - CONVERSION INTO AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP

The Committee approved acceptance of an offer from the Environment Department in the sum of 218,276.75, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 47,741.51, giving a total of 266,018.26.

XI PROPOSED OFF-SHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTITUTE

There was submitted Report No 41-2013 by the Director of City Development seeking approval of a contribution from the City Council towards the costs of a Business Plan for the establishment of an off‑shore renewable energy institute to be based at Dundee University.

The Committee agreed to make a contribution of 10,000 from the 2012/2013 City Development Budget to the cost of the Business Plan, subject to confirmation that the overall funding package for the Business Plan had been reached.

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.

XII COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted Report No 32-2013 by the Director of City Development detailing commercial leases in respect of the undernoted properties:-

Areas of ground on tram lines adjacent to 84 High Street, Dundee

10-12 Crichton Street, Dundee

Part of roof space, Burnside Court, Lochee, Dundee

City Centre, Dundee

Unit 2, Dunsinane Avenue, Dundee

28 Fintry Drive, Dundee

The Committee noted accordingly.

XIII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 31-2013 by the Director of City Development detailing a rent review in respect of 2 to 4 Crichton Street, Dundee.

The Committee approved accordingly.

XIV GROUND AT URE STREET

There was submitted Report No 30-2013 by the Director of City Development seeking approval to lease an area of ground adjacent to Ure Street.

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

XV WHITE TOP CENTRE, WESTFIELD AVENUE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN10-2013 detailing provisional terms negotiated in respect of the lease of above.

The Committee approved accordingly.

XVI UNIT 6, MILN STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN11-2013 advising of the terms of a rent abatement period in respect of the above subjects.

The Council noted accordingly.

XVII GROUND ADJACENT TO 17 ELCHO DRIVE, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN13-2013 advising of the lease of an area of ground adjacent to 17 Elcho Drive, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

The Committee noted accordingly.

Will DAWSON, Convener.