City Development Committee - 25/08/2014

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 25th August, 2014.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd June, 2014 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors Dawson, Campbell and Gordon declared a non-financial interest in Article VIII by virtue of their membership of the Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN).

II EMERGENCY COASTAL PROTECTION WORKS AT THE GLASS PAVILION, BROUGHTY FERRY

There was submitted Agenda Note AN196-2014, advising that following substantial storms along the Broughty Ferry Esplanade in January, 2014, there had been significant deterioration of the coastal dune defence system from the Glass Pavilion through to Bridge Street in Broughty Ferry. Serious damage also occurred to the existing timber walkway opposite the Glass Pavilion and adjacent to the existing rock armour revetment constructed in 2011. These areas were made safe temporarily by restricting public access by erecting appropriate fencing and signing. The condition of these areas however was such that emergency works required to be carried out as soon as possible.

With the approval of the Chief Executive, an offer was negotiated with Tayside Contracts through the existing Roads Maintenance Partnership Agreement.

Given the emergency nature of the works, the Chief Executive and the City Engineer, after consultation with the Convener and spokespersons of the other Groups, accepted the offer from Tayside Contracts. The contract amount was for 151,652.99 which, together with allowances of 16,000 for City Engineers fees and 15,165.30 for contingencies, made a total expenditure of 182,818.29.

The Committee noted accordingly.

III LOCHEE PHYSICAL REGENERATION - HIGHGATE REDEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS - NEW ACCESS ROAD AND SIGNALISEDJUNCTION AT LOCHEE HIGH STREET/COUPAR ANGUS ROAD JUNCTION

There was submitted Agenda Note AN197-2014, making reference to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of the 28th October, 2013 when the City Engineer was authorised to appoint Tayside Contracts to carry out infrastructure works within the Highgate area of Lochee.

It was reported that the main works were nearing completion and additional signalised junction works had been identified that required to be carried out as part of the next phase of works within the Lochee Physical regeneration framework. The City Engineer obtained a quotation from the above contractor and another specialist contractor, Siemans, which demonstrated favourable rates for carrying out these works under the above contract.

Given the limited timescales available, the Chief Executive and the City Engineer, after consultation with the Convener and spokespersons of the other Groups, accepted the offer from Tayside Contracts. The contract amount was for 94,552.88 which, together with non-contract allowances of 36,871.36, allowances of 10,000 for City Engineers fees and 6,000 for contingencies, made a total expenditure of 147,424.24.

The Committee noted accordingly.

IV MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING OF THE EXISTING LOTHIAN CRESCENT/SALTON CRESCENT SUDS BASIN

There was submitted Agenda Note AN198-2014, advising that to improve the appearance of an existing SUDS basin located adjacent to the Lothian Crescent, Salton Crescent junction, works were to be carried out to bring it up to a standard acceptable for the above ground features to be adopted by the Councils Environment Department. Scottish Water were also to be approached to conclude the formal adoption of the below ground drainage infrastructure.

The improvement works would involve tidying and removal of some existing vegetation, general maintenance and reinstatement of the existing fence around the basin.

Approval was sought to accept an offer of 4,169.97 from the Environment Department Construction Division which demonstrated favourable rates for carrying out these works. The total cost of the works was 10,000, inclusive of professional fees and contingencies.

The Committee approved this expenditure.

V SCOTS - NATIONAL ROADS DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN199-2014, advising that the SCOTS Development Control Group, on which Dundee City Council had representation, had produced a document entitled National Roads Development Guide (NRDG).

This document was an online publication and was to be seen as a Scotland-wide document which issued roads technical guidance to local authorities, developers, agents and other interested parties.

Dundee City Councils current guidelines are within the Streets Ahead document and it was proposed to update this document in line with the NRDG and revise/update accordingly.

The Committee noted this document would be used as supporting guidance associated with planning applications and road construction consents, and agreed to refer it to the Development Management Committee, as a material planning consideration.

VI DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES (VARIATION) ORDER 2014

There was submitted Report No 276-2014, advising of all the requests during the last year for disabled parking bays which required to be added or removed from the Dundee City Council (Disabled Persons Parking Places) (On-Street) Order 2011.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the on-street disabled parking bay provision in the relevant Traffic Regulation Order for Dundee, as detailed in the report.

VII DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES (ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014)

There was submitted Report No 283-2014 advising the Committee of the changes to the provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places within Dundee.

The Committee noted the information contained within the report, which would be sent to Transport Scotland for data analysis and processing.

VIII PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPANDED CAR CLUB IN DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 280-2014 seeking the approval of the Committee to engage with the Developing Car Clubs in Scotland Programme to expand car club operation in Dundee.

The Committee:-

(a) authorised the Director of City Development in partnership with the Transport Scotland funded Developing Car Clubs in Scotland Programme, to agree a business plan with the appointed car club operator to expand car club operations in Dundee; and

(b) authorised Transportation Division staff to commence the preparation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) required for any car club parking spaces on and off-street.

IX REGIONAL AID - ASSISTED AREAS MAP 2014-2020

There was submitted Report No 290-2014, providing information regarding the revised Assisted Areas Map 2014/2020 which came into force on 1st July, 2014. It was reported that Dundee City had retained Assisted Areas status ensuring that regional aid could continue to be offered to encourage business growth.

The Committee noted the content of the report.

X HAZELHEAD DRIVE/TURNBERRY AVENUE VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS 2014

There was submitted Report No 291-2014 relative to a request for alterations to waiting restrictions in Hazelhead Drive and Turnberry Avenue due to inconsiderate parking adjacent to a private vehicular access and close to a junction.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the waiting restrictions in the relevant Traffic Regulation Order for Dundee as detailed in the report.

XI SITE PLANNING BRIEF - FORMER MAXWELLTOWN WORKS

There was submitted Report No 294-2014 seeking approval of a Draft Site Planning Brief for consultation with local communities and interested parties in order to promote the redevelopment opportunities at the former Maxwelltown Works site on Alexander Street.

The Committee:-

(a) approved the Draft Site Planning Brief for consultation purposes;

(b) remitted the Director of City Development to consult with the local communities and interested parties on the Draft Site Planning Brief; and

(c) remitted the Director of City Development to report on the results of the consultation.

XII TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ARCHITECT

There was submitted Report No 292-2014 detailing the tenders received in respect of the undernoted projects:-

(a) ST NINIANS PRIMARY SCHOOL - FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from the Environment Department (Construction Services) in the sum of 43,922.80, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 6,720.19, giving a total expenditure of 50,642.19.

(b) ST NINIANS PRIMARY SCHOOL - TIMBER WINDOW REPLACEMENT REFURBISHMENT PHASE 1

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from the Environment Department (Construction Services) in the sum of 23,814.47, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,644, giving a total expenditure of 27,814.47.

I DOUGLAS SPORTS CENTRE RECEPTION UPGRADE

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from the Environment Department (Construction Services) in the sum of 92,861.88, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 14,208, giving a total expenditure of 107,069.88.

(d) WELLGATE LEARNING AND DISABILITY CARE CENTRE

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from the Environment Department (Construction Services) in the sum of 498,969.69, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 136,883, giving a total expenditure of 635,582.69.

I DUNDEE ICE ARENA

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Schneider Control Systems Ltd, East Kilbride, in the sum of 40,500, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 6,075, giving a total expenditure of 46,575.

(f) REGIONAL PERFORMANCE CENTRE FOR SPORT - INITIAL TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT

The Committee agreed to accept the most economically advantageous offer from Aecom, Edinburgh, in the sum of 18,895, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 2,000, giving a total of 20,895.

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.

XIII 5B, 5D AND 10C HEBRIDES DRIVE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN200-2014 making reference to Article II of the minute of meeting of the Housing Committee of 22nd April, 2013, wherein members agreed that a number of residential properties could be demolished to facilitate the regeneration of Mill OMains, and the Director of City Development was remitted to enter into repurchasing negotiations with the respective owners of the properties. It was reported that, after advice from the District Valuer, agreement was reached to purchase the heritable interests of 5B, 5D and 10C Hebrides Drive.

It was reported, for the information of the Committee, that the foregoing was approved by the Director of City Development in view of the timescales involved, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group spokesperson, Bailie Borthwick, Bailie Scott and Councillor Macpherson.

The Committee noted accordingly.

XIV COMMERCIAL LEASES AND RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 295-2014 by the Director of City Development detailing commercial leases and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

Commercial Leases

Mains Castle, Caird Park, Mains Loan, Dundee

Office E, Market Mews, Dundee

Unit 11, Faraday Street, Dundee

Unit 2, Alexander Street, Dundee

100 Caldrum Street, Dundee

Site at Esplanade, Broughty Ferry, Dundee

Unit 4, Peddie Street, Dundee

Unit 5, Marybank Lane, Dundee

Area of ground at (0.1 hectares or thereby) at Baxter Park, Dundee

1-3, 6-8 and 42-46 Huntly Square, Dundee

Rent Reviews

143 Pitkerro Road, Dundee

78-86 Dunholm Road, Dundee

8-10 Beauly Avenue, Dundee

54 High Street, Lochee, Dundee

The Committee noted and approved the above.

XV PROPOSED SALE OF LAND ADJACENT TO 23 BIRCHWOOD PLACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 300-2014 seeking approval for the sale of land at the above address.

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

XVI PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF POLEPARK RESOURCE CENTRE, FLEUCHAR STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 312-2014 seeking approval for the sale of land at the above address.

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

XVII SALE OF LAND, GRAYS LANE, LOCHEE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 313-2014 seeking approval for the sale of land at the above address.

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

XVIII SALE OF LAND AT WHITFIELD LOAN, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 314-2014 seeking approval for the sale of land at the above address.

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

XIX DISPOSAL OF GROUND AT ASH STREET AND SMELLIES LANE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 315-2014 relative to the proposed sale of ground at Ash Street and Smellies Lane, Dundee.

It was reported for the information of the Committee that the foregoing was approved by the Director of City Development in view of the timescales involved, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group spokesperson, Bailie Borthwick, Bailie Scott and Councillor Macpherson, on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

The Committee approved accordingly.

XX LICENCE TO OCCUPY AND PURCHASE OF GROUND

There was submitted Report No 326-2014 by the Director of City Development advising the Committee of a proposal for a Licence to Occupy and thereafter, purchase a site at Seabraes, Dundee.

The Committee approved accordingly.

XXI MILL O MAINS REGENERATION PHASE 3

There was submitted Report No 316-2014 by the Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land in order to progress implementation of Phase 3 of the approved Mill OMains Masterplan.

The Committee agreed to the disposal of three areas of land extending to 2.469 hectares in total, on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

Will DAWSON, Convener.