City Development Committee - 23/01/2017

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 23rd January, 2017.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th December, 2016 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Alexander declared a non-financial interest in Article VIII by virtue of the owners of the Bridgeview Station Cafe being known to him in a personal capacity.

Councillor Black declared a financial interest in Article XI by virtue of having a relative who was employed by Craigowl and left the Chamber during its consideration.

Councillor Asif declared a financial interest in Article XII.

II DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) ORDER2016

There was submitted Agenda Note AN3-2017 making reference to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th April, 2016, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order for the purpose of varying the provisions of several Waiting Restrictions Orders affecting the City.

It was reported that the proposed Order was duly drafted and, during the statutory consultation period, no objections were received.

The Order was duly advertised in the Evening Telegraph and one objection was received in respect of Caird Avenue.

The Committee agreed to make the Order despite the objection.

III PARKING ISSUES IN THE WEST END

It was reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Macpherson who asked the Committee to instruct the Executive Director of City Development to undertake a further consultation with residents in the West End on possible improvements to the parking situation in the area.

The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee relative to this matter. After the deputation had stated their case they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

The Committee agreed to remit consideration of the matter to the Perth Road District Centre Working Group.

IV DEMOLITION OF FORMER APS BUILDING

There was submitted Agenda Note AN8-2017 advising that to expedite the programme for the demolition of this vacant building which was in poor condition, subject to vandalism and beyond economic repair, it was necessary to start these works in early January, 2017.

It was reported that given the limited timescales available, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Bailie Borthwick, Bailie Scott and Councillor Macpherson, had accepted an offer from Central Demolition following a tender process. The contract amount was for 289,976 which, together with other allowances of 81,500, made a total expenditure of 371,476.

The Committee noted accordingly.

V TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION WORKS FOR V&A DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN12-2017 advising that, in order to maintain the programme for the opening of the V&A Museum, a specialist contractor had to be appointed to carry out the conservation and restoration of the Charles Rennie Macintosh Oak Room which would form a major exhibit in the Scottish Design Galleries of the new museum.

It was reported that given the limited timescales available, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Bailie Borthwick, Bailie Scott and Councillor Macpherson, had accepted an offer from Charles Taylor Woodwork and Design Ltd following a tender process. The contract amount was for 245,445.28.

The Committee noted accordingly.

VI FINAVON PLACE FOOTPATH, DUNDEE - STOPPING-UP ORDER

There was submitted Report No 4-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the necessity to stop-up and remove from the List of Public Roads a length of footway in the Finavon Place area, utilising the powers of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to accommodate a new housing development following planning consent.

The Committee approved the proposed Stopping-Up Order.

VII DRAFT SITE PLANNING BRIEF - FORMER MARYFIELD HOUSE

There was submitted Report No 6-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval of a Draft Site Planning Brief for consultation with surrounding residents, the local community and interested parties in order to promote the redevelopment opportunities at the former Maryfield House.

The Committee:-

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

(ii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to consult with surrounding residents, the local community and interested parties on the Draft Site Planning Brief; and

(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to report back to the Committee on the results of the consultation.

VIII BRIDGEVIEW STATION CAFE, RIVERSIDE DRIVE (NO 2) (VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER2016

There was submitted Report No 13-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to a request for additional alterations to waiting restrictions on a section of Riverside Drive, at Bridgeview Station Cafe, due to programmed flood defence works which would alter the geometry of the existing carriageway creating space for additional parking.

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

IX CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO PLANNING AND BUILDING WARRANT APPLICATION FEES

There was submitted Report No 14-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development advising the Committee that the Scottish Government was consulting on proposals to raise fees for Planning and Building Warrant Applications and seeking approval of the Council's response.

The Committee approved the responses on the Scottish Government's consultations on the raising of fees for planning applications and building warrants as appended to the report.

X TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 21-2017 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting decisions thereon:-

(a) CAMPERDOWN DOCK TO DUNDEE AIRPORT FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd in the sum of 6,454,108.40, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 463,466, giving a total expenditure of 6,917,574.40.

(b) MENZIESHILL COMMUNITY FACILITIES ENABLING WORKS AND COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd in the sum of 1,097,331.67, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 124,898.33, giving a total expenditure of 1,222,230.

(c) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL BATHS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from ArjoHuntleigh in the sum of 67,630, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 6,000, giving a total expenditure of 73,630.

(d) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Chubb Fire and Security in the sum of 93,415, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 9,000, giving a total expenditure of 102,415.

(e) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - WATER HYGIENE MONITORING PROGRAMME (LOT 1)

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Clearwater Technology Ltd in the sum of 167,395.04, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 16,000, giving a total expenditure of 183,395.04.

(f) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - WATER HYGIENE MONITORING PROGRAMME (LOT 2)

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from SPIE Scotshield in the sum of 184,858.41, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 18,000, giving a total expenditure of 202,858.41.

XI DEVELOPMENT OF DUNDEE EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE AND THE INVESTMENT OF COUNCIL AND EUROPEANSOCIAL FUNDS

Reference was made to Article X of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 22nd August, 2016. There was submitted Report No 15-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to procure Council and European Social Fund (ESF) employability provision, through the appointment of The Wise Group, to deliver end-to-end employability provision from April, 2017 - March, 2019.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the awarding of the contract for Employability Services for the period April, 2017 - March, 2019 to The Wise Group; and

(ii) noted that a range of complementary services in relation to Employability would continue to be delivered in-house by Dundee City Council.

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 251-255 BLACKNESS ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN9-2017 advising the Committee that the above subjects had recently been marketed for let and the tenancy had been offered to the highest bidder.

It was reported for information that the foregoing had been approved by the Executive 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 note.

The Committee noted accordingly.

XIII BELMONT CAMP, BELMONT ESTATE, MEIGLE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN11-2017 relative to a request for consent to extend the lease of the above subjects and also to enter into a sub-lease of the subjects.

It was reported for information that the foregoing was approved by the Executive 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 note.

The Committee noted accordingly.

XIV AREA OF GROUND EXTENDING TO 1.96 HECTARES OR THEREBY, BALMORAL TERRACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN10-2017 relative to a request for consent to extend the existing lease of the above subjects.

The Committee approved the proposed lease extension on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

XV SALE OF VACANT SHOP UNIT, 288 HILLTOWN, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 18-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of a vacant shop unit at 288 Hilltown.

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

XVI COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES AND RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 19-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing commercial leases, licences and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

Commercial Leases/Licences

Unit 1, Old Glamis Road, Dundee

Unit 5, Old Glamis Road, Dundee

Various Sites, City Centre, Dundee

Unit 6, Alexander Street, Dundee

79 Meadowside, Dundee

Unit 12, Alexander Street, Dundee

Rent Reviews

Two areas of ground, Law Crescent, Dundee

Unit 6, Old Glamis Road, Dundee

Unit 5, Peddie Street, Dundee

22-24 Dryburgh Street, Dundee

87-89 Fintry Road, Dundee

Ground extending to 1.77 hectares or thereby, Law Road, Dundee

Area of ground extending to 2.61 hectares or thereby, Happyhillock Road, Dundee

Unit 12A, Peddie Street, Dundee

The Committee noted and approved accordingly.

XVII CENTRAL WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SITE 2 - FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Reference was made to Article XVII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th January, 2016. There was submitted Agenda Note AN13-2017 relative to the requirement for further detailed design work to be undertaken in partnership with the Council's preferred development partner.

The Committee approved the further detailed design work on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

Will DAWSON, Convener.