City Development Committee - 24/04/2017

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th April, 2017.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th March, 2017 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor McDonald declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article VII by virtue of being the Council representative on Dundee Heritage Trust.

Councillor Macpherson declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article XVI by virtue of contact with the applicant on a variety of matters over a period of time.

II ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING PROVISION (OFF-STREET) ORDER 2017

There was submitted Report No 118-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development to promote the necessary Traffic Regulation Order to provide electric vehicle only parking bays in Queen Street Car Park, Broughty Ferry and Balgay Street, Lochee.

The Committee approved the preparation of the necessary Traffic Regulation Order to vary:-

(i) Queen Street Car Park, Broughty Ferry to provide approximately 20 electric vehicle only bays with an area for a transformer and battery storage; and

(ii) Balgay Street Car Park, Lochee from a limited waiting car park to a car park that is only for the use of electric vehicles while charging.

III DUNDEECOM

There was submitted Report No 119-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development advising of a new private/public initiative to create a major centre in Scotland for oil and gas decommissioning at the Port of Dundee.

The Committee noted the scope and ambition of the Dundeecom initiative and endorsed the Councils participation as a key partner and agreed to the proposed utilisation of the agreed funding package for Dundeecom.

IV TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 127-2017 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting decisions thereon:-

(a) ST MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL LINTEL REPLACEMENT WORKS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from the Construction Services in the sum of 9,039.62, to which required to be added allowances of 3,300, giving a total expenditure of 12,339.62.

(b) CAIRD HALL REFURBISHMENT OF LOWER LEVEL MALE TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 117,719.96, to which required to be added allowances of 23,511.15, giving a total expenditure of 141,231.11.

(c) ANCRUM ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE INTERNAL LIGHTING

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 37,409.31, to which required to be added allowances of 7,233.62, giving a total expenditure of 44,632.94.

(d) ST NINIAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT TO INNER COURTYARD

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 81,322.91, to which required to be added allowances of 13,942.41, giving a total expenditure of 95,265,32.

(e) ST NINIANS PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERING TO TOWER BLOCK/TOILET BLOCK

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 173,269, to which required to be added allowances of 28,010.16, giving a total expenditure of 201,279.16.

(f) MILL O MAINS PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT TO ADMIN BLOCK

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 127,923.23, to which required to be added allowances of 23,472.25, giving a total expenditure of 151,395.48.

(g) ARDLER PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 116,392.45, to which required to be added allowances of 19,308.04, giving a total expenditure of 135,700.49.

(h) SS PETER AND PAUL RC PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACE ROOF COVERING

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 53,663.53, to which required to be added allowances of 9,710.52, giving a total expenditure of 63,374.05.

(i) ROCKWELL LEARNING CENTRE ACCOMMODATION ALTERATIONS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 145,282.38, to which required to be added allowances of 25,228.20, giving a total expenditure of 170,510.58.

(j) GLEBELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE SECOND FLOOR BOYS' TOILET

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 37,819.46, to which required to be added allowances of 7,286.38, giving a total expenditure of 45,105.84.

(k) ST MARYS PRIMARY SCHOOL TOILET UPGRADES

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 106,394.98, to which required to be added allowances of 17,778.43, giving a total expenditure of 124,173.41.

(l) MILL O MAINS PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE FEMALE STAFF TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 21,443.47, to which required to be added allowances of 4,780.85, giving a total expenditure of 26,224.32.

(m) BARNHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS TO ADMIN BLOCK

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 116,607.57, to which required to be added allowances of 19,340.96, giving a total expenditure of 135,948.53.

(n) ST PIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 138,219.93, to which required to be added allowances of 22,647.65, giving a total expenditure of 160,867.58.

(o) ST PIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL FORMATION OF CHANGING AREA

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 17,072.31, to which required to be added allowances of 4,112.06, giving a total expenditure of 21,184.37.

(p) BLACKNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL FORMATION OF CHANGING AREA AND STAIRWELL RESURFACING

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 64,890.17, to which required to be added allowances of 11,428.20, giving a total expenditure of 76,318.37.

(q) CAIRD HALL INSTALLATION OF NEW DOUBLE BRAKE MOTORS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Black Light Ltd, Edinburgh in the sum of 30,677.

(r) CAIRD HALL AUDITORIUM LIGHTING UPGRADE AND SUPPLEMENTARY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Black Light Ltd, Edinburgh in the sum of 32,408.24.

(s) MENZIESHILL CAMPUS REMOVAL PROJECT HILLSIDE AND GOWRIEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND MENZIESHILL NURSERY

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Harrow Green, Glasgow in the sum of 14,079.10, to which required to be added allowances of 1,000, giving a total expenditure of 15,079.10.

V SITE PLANNING BRIEF MARYFIELD HOUSE

There was submitted Report No 130-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for a Site Planning Brief for the Maryfield House site at Mains Loan following consultation with adjacent owners and other interested parties.

The Committee:-

(i) noted the summary of issues raised in the comments received on the Draft Site Planning Brief and the response to these by the Executive Director of City Development;

(ii) approved the proposed alterations to the Site Planning Brief as set out in Appendix A of the report; and

(iii) approved the Maryfield House Site Planning Brief as Planning Advice to inform future development of the site.

VI CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE SCOTTISH PLANNING SYSTEM

There was submitted Report No 163-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development informing the Committee that the Scottish Government was consulting on proposals to change the planning system in Scotland and to seek approval of the Councils response.

The Committee approved the response on the Scottish Governments consultation on proposals to change the planning system in Scotland as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

VII CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AT DISCOVERY POINT

There was submitted Report No 153-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking Committee approval for the expenditure of capital funds at Discovery Point.

The Committee approved the expenditure of Council capital funds on improvements to visitor facilities at Discovery Point.

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.

VIII SCAPE FRAMEWORK EXPIRY OF CURRENT FRAMEWORK

There was submitted Report No 159-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development advising the Committee of the expiry of the existing Scape Framework on 7th May, 2017 and to seek delegated authority to the Executive Director of City Development to enter into a Delivery Agreement for Dundee City Council projects currently underway within the existing framework.

The Committee remitted the Executive Director of City Development to enter into a Delivery Agreement under the current framework agreement to continue with the pre-contract design and cost process for projects currently underway within the existing framework.

IX PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT HADDINGTON CRESCENT

There was submitted Report No 143-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at Haddington Crescent.

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

X PROPOSED LEASE OF LAND, CITY QUAY, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 122-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the proposed lease of land at City Quay, Dundee.

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

XI SALE OF LAND FINLARIG TERRACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 146-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at Finlarig Terrace, Dundee.

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

XII PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 301 CRAIGIE DRIVE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 128-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land to the east of 301 Craigie Drive, Dundee.

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

XIII COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES AND RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 155-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing commercial leases, licences and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES

Area of Ground extending to 0.278 hectares or thereby, South Road, Dundee

83 Meadowside, Dundee

Unit 3, Pearce Avenue, West Pitkerro Industrial Estate, Dundee

Area of Ground extending to 0.0482 hectares or thereby, Perrie Street, Dundee

23 North Wellington Street, Dundee

213 Hilltown, Dundee

1 Haldane Avenue, Dundee

173A Strathmartine Road, Dundee

Units 3 and 4, Shore Terrace, Dundee

RENT REVIEWS

54 High Street, Lochee, Dundee

137 Pitkerro Road, Dundee

The Committee noted and approved accordingly.

XIV PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT BUTTERBURN SQUARE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 148-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the purchase of 21 Butterburn Square, Dundee to progress implementation of the approved Hilltown Physical Regeneration Framework.

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

XV PROPOSED SALE OF PREMISES AT BRUCE STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 147-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of 36A Bruce Street, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVI PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY AT GROSVENOR ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 145-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land and a former cemetery store at 2 Grosvenor Road, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVII PROPOSED SALE OF LAND, PITAIRLIE ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 144-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of the site of the former Mid-Craigie Primary School, Pitairlie Road, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

Will DAWSON, Convener.