City Development Committee - 11/03/2019

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 11th March, 2019.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Lynne SHORT, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 18th February, 2019 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Bailie Roberts and Councillors Dawson and Marra declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article VIII by virtue of being Council representatives on Leisure & Culture Dundee.

Councillor Hunter declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article VIII by virtue of a family member attending one of the schools in the programme of works.

Councillor Marra declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article XII by virtue of employment with Dundee University, one of the beneficiaries of the Tay Cities Deal.

II DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (HADDINGTON AVENUE AREA, DUNDEE) (STOPPING‑UP) ORDER 2018

Reference was made to Article VII of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 10th December, 2018, wherein it was agreed to stop-up areas of roads, footpaths and parking areas at Haddington Avenue, Dundee.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN10-2019 reporting that the Order was duly prepared and advertised in the Evening Telegraph and The Edinburgh Gazette, and the relevant statutory undertakers were consulted and that no objections were received.

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

III CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - STREET NAMES - LAND TO THE NORTH OF HEBRIDESDRIVE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN12-2019 advising of the results of a consultation for a new street name at land to the north of Hebrides Drive.

The Committee approved "Islay Place" as the new street name.

IV NEW ROADS - ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENTS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN14-2019 where reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 27th April, 2009 which delegated the grant of Road Construction Consents to the Executive Director of City Development, with the proviso that any consents granted be reported to the City Development Committee as soon as practicable thereafter.

The undernoted applications had been submitted and the Executive Director of City Development had approved the applications subject to conditions which had been agreed with the applicants:-

The Committee noted accordingly.

V LOCHEE HIGH STREET CLOCK

There was submitted Report No 113-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval of a funding contribution that would enable the installation of a new clock on Lochee High Street.

The Committee approved a contribution of 7,000 towards the installation of a new clock on Lochee High Street.

VI DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2019

There was submitted Report No 51-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development setting out the 2019 Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) approve the Development Plan Scheme 2019 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report;

(ii) refer the Development Plan Scheme 2019 to the Scottish Government for information; and

(iii) remit the Executive Director of City Development to publish and implement the Development Plan Scheme 2019.

VII SITE PLANNING BRIEFS

There was submitted Report No 82-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development advising on the progress made on sites covered by approved Site Planning Briefs and seeking approval for the removal of those Site Planning Briefs that were no longer required. In addition, it was proposed to review and replace (with Development Site Assessments) the majority of the remaining Site Planning Briefs following the adoption of the Dundee Local Development Plan 2019.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) note the progress that had been made on sites that had a Site Planning Brief; and

(ii) approve the removal of Site Planning Briefs that were no longer required and the replacement of the remaining Site Planning Briefs with Development Site Assessments.

VIII TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 85-2019 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(i) WAY FINDING AND INFORMATION TOTEMS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from T & N Gilmartin Ltd, in the sum of 98,917, to which required to be added allowances of 20,000, giving a total expenditure of 118,917.

(ii) BLACKNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS AND ATRIUM REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 87,882.45, to which required to be added allowances of 15,514.25, giving a total expenditure of 103,396.70.

(iii) ST FERGUS PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 78,757.50, to which required to be added allowances of 13,981.26, giving a total expenditure of 92,738.76.

(iv) DENS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL REFURBISHMENT OF EAST MEZZANINE STAFF TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 50,577.13, to which required to be added allowances of 9,244.07, giving a total expenditure of 59,821.20.

(v) LOCHEE COMMUNITY CENTRE REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING KITCHEN

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 17,314.01, to which required to be added allowances of 3,072.18, giving a total expenditure of 20,386.19.

(vi) DENS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT TO SOUTH PLAYGROUND

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Sutcliffe Play, Dundee in the sum of 12,000, to which required to be added allowances of 360, giving a total expenditure of 12,360.

(vii) DENS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND RESURFACING PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 23,516, to which required to be added allowances of 7,250, giving a total expenditure of 30,766.

(viii) CAMPERDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL NEW TARMAC AND SOFT-PLAY SURFACING

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 50,874.36, to which required to be added allowances of 10,000, giving a total expenditure of 60,874.36.

(ix) CRAIGIE HIGH SCHOOL DRAINAGE AND FOOTPATH REPAIR WORK

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 24,788.01, to which required to be added allowances of 6,211.99, giving a total expenditure of 31,000.

(x) MILL OMAINS PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS TO CLASSROOM BLOCK

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 89,495.97, to which required to be added allowances of 17,035.32, giving a total expenditure of 106,531.29.

(xi) ANCRUM PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT LIGHTING TO CLASSROOMS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 53,980.75, to which required to be added allowances of 9,568.77, giving a total expenditure of 63,549.52.

(xii) VARIOUS PROPERTIES NON-DOMESTIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKS PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Vital Energi in the sum of 2,343,191, to which required to be added allowances of 156,809, giving a total expenditure of 2,500,000.

IX SUPPLY OF PLANT AND VEHICLES

There was submitted Report No 99-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the purchase of plant and vehicles as required by Dundee City Council to ensure ongoing operational efficiency and to support the delivery of frontline services.

The Committee approved the purchase of the plant and vehicles listed in Appendix 1 of the report at a total cost of 615,981.

X WATERFRONT PLACE

There was submitted Report No 101-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development updating on progress with Waterfront Place and the Digital Playpark and seeking authority to procure the construction of these works through the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework with Morgan Sindall.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) note the progress of Waterfront Place and the Digital Playpark;

(ii) approve the procurement of the construction of the proposed works through the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework with Morgan Sindall; and

(iii) note that the final submitted tender price would be brought back to this Committee for approval in due course.

XI UNADOPTED FOOTWAY PROGRAMME

There was submitted Report No 104-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an overview of the Unadopted Footway programme progression to date and presenting a proposal for revision to the current scheme inclusion criteria to expand and enhance the remit and scope of the programme.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor Flynn, moved that the Committee consider the social economic benefits of expanding the scheme inclusion criteria and approve the revision detailed in the report to be incorporated with effect from the 2020/2021 programme.

As an amendment, Bailie Macpherson, seconded by Councillor Duncan, moved that consideration of the report be deferred.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailies Roberts, Sawers and Keenan, Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Murray, Rendall, Ross, Smith, Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone and Marra (21); and for the amendment - Bailies Macpherson and Scott, Councillors Richardson, Hay, Scott and Duncan (6) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

XII SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CONSTRUCTION

There was submitted Report No 106-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development updating on the construction sector in Dundee and presenting a Development Plan for supporting growth and development of this key economic sector.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) approve the Development Plan for future development of the sector;

(ii) note that the target for housing completions each year was 480 homes across all tenures, of which an average of 200 per annum would be delivered through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme; and

(iii) remit officers to establish an annual Construction Sector Industry Forum involving key stakeholders and industry representatives.

XIII DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY PARK UPDATE

There was submitted Report No 25-2019 by the Executive Director of City Development updating on an ongoing review of the park to stimulate new investment and job creation, and to improve amenity within the park.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) note that the Executive Director was pro-actively engaging with owners, Scottish Enterprise and interested parties to identify options to stimulate new investment in the Technology Park and was working with all partners to seek, promote and redevelop vacant buildings in the park and address wider issues including landscaping maintenance;

(ii) promote ancillary uses in accordance with the policies of the Dundee Local Development Plan;

(iii) remit the Executive Director to pursue the removal of the Section 50 Agreements at the Dundee Technology Park to allow for the full range of Class 4 (Business) use to enhance the development options at the Technology Park;

(iv) remit the Executive Director to bring forward a report on progress at the Technology Park on an annual basis; and

(v) remit the Executive Director to write to Scottish Enterprise outlining the contents of the report, especially the wish of Committee for Scottish Enterprise to work with the Council to identify options to stimulate new investment in the Technology Park.

XIV VALEDICTORY

The Convener, on behalf of the Council, paid tribute to Fergus Wilson, Head of Design and Property, upon his retiral and wished him well for the future.

Lynne SHORT, Convener.