City Development Committee - 08/06/2009

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th June, 2009.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 11th May, 2009 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I SCOTTISH PLANNING POLICY (SPP) - CONSULTATIVE DRAFT

There was submitted Report No 252-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation making recommendations concerning the Council's response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper "Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)".

The Committee agreed that the comments and recommendations contained in the Appendix to the report be forwarded by the Director of Planning and Transportation to the Scottish Government by 24th June, 2009 as the Council's response to the consultation "Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) Consultative Draft".

II LOCHEE FRAMEWORK CONSULTATION

There was submitted Report No 288-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee on the results of the consultation exercise undertaken within Lochee to update the community on aspects of the Lochee Regeneration Framework, in particular the public realm environmental improvements, the Fagade Enhancement Grant Scheme and seeking approval of Traffic Management measures.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the response to the consultation exercise as indicated in Appendix 1 to the report;

(b) note the response to the consultation exercise on the proposed Traffic Management measures in Appendix 2 to the report;

(c) resolve in the short-term to promote a Traffic Order for the introduction of traffic calming in the form of build-outs at suitable locations throughout the High Street and remove the existing traffic calming measures; and

(d) resolve to promote a Traffic Order to secure one-way traffic northwards in High Street as a medium term measure until the re-creation of "Bank Street".

III ARMISTEAD HOUSE - SITE PLANNING BRIEF - REVIEW

There was submitted Report No 282-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee on the results of the consultation stage for the draft Site Planning Brief for Armistead House and seeking its approval as guidance to the owners, appropriate design teams and developers.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the response to the consultation stage for the draft Site Planning Brief as indicated in Appendix 1 to the report;

(b) confirm the terms of the amended Site Planning Brief as indicated in Appendix 2 to the report;

(c) remit the Director of Planning and Transportation to issue the final approved Site Planning Brief to clients, appropriate design teams and developers; and

(d) refer the final Site Planning Brief to the Development Quality Committee as a relevant material planning consideration.

IV UPDATE ON SITE PLANNING BRIEFS

Councillor Dick declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of being an adjacent householder in respect of one of the sites and having responded to the planning brief consultation.

There was submitted Report No 272-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the Site Planning Briefs that remained valid as material considerations in making planning decisions.

The Committee agreed:-

(a) to reaffirm the status of the Site Planning Briefs listed in Appendix 1 to the report as material considerations in dealing with planning applications for the sites as appropriate; and

(b) that the Site Planning Briefs detailed in Appendix 2 to the report be withdrawn.

V MONITORING OF ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION ACT TARGETS

There was submitted Report No 283-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation advising the Committee of the Council's progress towards road traffic targets that had been set under the Road Traffic Reduction Act 1997.

The Committee agreed to note the Council's progress towards the 2021 target which was to ensure that traffic did not increase in the City Centre by 25% by 2021 compared to 1996 levels during the morning and evening peak periods. It was noted that the Council was on schedule to achieve this target by the year 2021 and that officers would continue to monitor traffic levels within the City.

VI STATUTORY UNDERTAKERS' REINSTATEMENT PERFORMANCE IN DUNDEE 2008/2009

Councillor Will Dawson declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of being an employee of Scottish and Southern Energy.

There was submitted Report No 234-2009 by the Director of Planning and Transportation, providing a summary of the performance of Statutory Undertakers operating in Dundee during 2008/2009 based on inspections and coring of their reinstatements under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), and updating the Committee on the status of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, Part 2 - Road Works.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the performance of Statutory Undertakers' reinstatements in Dundee based on the visual sample inspection regime, the local and the national coring results for the last year;

(b) approve the continuation of the local coring programme; and

(c) note the status of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, Part 2 - Road Works, different parts of which came into force on 1st April, 2008 and 1st October, 2008.

VII DUNDEE CENTRAL WATERFRONT - A92 TRADES LANE JUNCTION CONTRACT AND MINUTE OF AGREEMENT WITH TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

There was submitted Agenda Note AN130-2009, making reference to Article V of the Dundee Central Waterfront Project Partnership Board of 8th September, 2008, whereby approval was given to appoint BEAR Scotland Ltd to procure the works in respect of the alterations required to Trade Lane junction as part of the Dundee Central Waterfront project. It had been agreed that these works be included with road reconstruction works that BEAR Scotland Ltd were to be carrying out on behalf of Transport Scotland on the East Dock Street trunk road from Trades Lane to Greendykes Road.

It was reported that the contract would be procured utilising the existing trunk road contract in place between Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland Ltd, and that BEAR Scotland Ltd would prepare contract documents and seek competitive tenders for all of the works. A Minute of Agreement between Dundee City Council and Transport Scotland was therefore required to allow the Council to make payment for those works associated with the Waterfront.

The Committee authorised the City Engineer to agree an appropriate form of contract and allocation of costs with Transport Scotland/BEAR Scotland Ltd, and authorised the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to agree and enter the Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland.

VIII EXTERNAL COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN131-2009 advising the Committee that with the retiral of the Director of Economic Development, the City Council required to nominate a replacement Senior Officer for directorships of two external companies.

The Committee agreed that the new Director of City Development be nominated to be a Director of Dundee City Developments Ltd, and that the Head of Economic Development be nominated to be a Director of Small Business Finance Dundee Ltd.

IX PROPOSED NEW STREET NAME

There was submitted Agenda Note AN129-2009, asking the Committee to approve the undernoted proposed new street name:-

The Committee approved accordingly.

X CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN127-2009 advising of the undernoted Tree Preservation Orders:-

(a) 03/2009 - LAND AT GREENWOOD, 3 CASTLEROY ROAD, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE

The Committee noted that on 2nd March, 2009 the Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order on the above mentioned site. The site is not located within a Conservation Area therefore, there was no protection for the trees. The Council's Forestry Officer considered that they merited protection and also to preserve the arboreal amenity of the area.

(b) 04/2009 - LAND AT SULIVEN, 7 CASTLEROY ROAD, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE

The Committee noted that on 2nd March, 2009 the Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order on the above mentioned site. The site is not located within a Conservation Area therefore, there was no protection for the trees. The Councils Forestry Officer considered that they merited protection and also to preserve the arboreal amenity of the area.

It was reported that no objections had been received to either of these Tree Preservation Orders, and the Committee therefore confirmed the Orders.

XI TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 285-2009 by the City Engineer advising the Committee on tenders received in respect of the appointment of consultants for the second stage of the Dundee Coastal Flood Study.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Mott McDonald Ltd in the sum of 89,331.20, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 200,668.80, giving a total expenditure of 290,000.

XII TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES OFFICER

There was submitted Report No 323-2009 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received in respect of asbestos removal works at 36 North Lindsay Street.

The Committee approved the acceptance of a negotiated contract with Aspects Contracts Ltd, Dundee, in the sum of 59,160, to which required to be added the sum of 3,000 for professional services, giving a total expenditure of 62,160.

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 8 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

XIII COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted Report No 298-2009 by the Director of Economic Development detailing commercial leases in respect of the undernoted premises:-

18 Mains Loan

6 Brownhill Road

83 Fintry Drive

13-19 Haldane Avenue

The Ascot Bar, 56/60 South Tay Street and 2 West Port

XIV RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 299-2009 by the Director of Economic Development detailing rent reviews in respect of the undernoted premises:-

10 Marybank Lane

Advance Factory Unit, 17 North Ellen Street

Advance Factory Units, 18 and 19 North Ellen Street

52 High Street, Lochee

XV NEW BUILD COUNCIL HOUSE PROGRAMME - OPEN MARKET PURCHASE

There was submitted Joint Report No 201-2009 by the Director of Housing and Director of Economic Development seeking approval to buy eighteen properties to contribute towards the New Build Council House Programme, twelve at Bridgend Gardens and six at Balgowan Drive.

The Committee approved the purchase of eighteen new build properties on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVI PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 5 CRESCENT LANE

There was submitted Report No 290-2009 by the Director of Economic Development seeking approval for the sale of land to the west of 5 Crescent Lane.

The Committee approved the sale of land existing to 0.0146 ha or thereby, on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVII ACQUISITION OF 85-89 ANN STREET AND 28-30 NELSON STREET

There was submitted Agenda Note AN132-2009, making reference to Article IX of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transport Committee of 15th November, 2004, wherein the Committee approved the preparation of a Compulsory Purchase Order to acquire all interests in 85-89 Ann Street and 28-30 Nelson Street.

It was reported that the District Valuer was thereafter instructed to negotiate compensation payments with the various owners of the properties; and provisional agreement had now been reached with the owners.

The Committee approved the acquisition on the terms and conditions detailed in the note.

XVIII CARNIVALS, RIVERSIDE PARK AND CAIRD PARK

There was submitted Agenda Note AN133-2009, making reference to Article I of the minute of meeting of the Leisure, Arts and Communities Committee of 23rd March, 2009, whereupon approval was given to the Director of Economic Development to negotiate appropriate licence fees for the operation of carnivals by Hornes Pleasure Fairs.

The Committee noted the licence fees for the carnivals at Riverside Park from 20th April to 4th May, 2009 and Caird Park from 4th May to 18th May, 2009 as detailed in the note.

Will DAWSON, Convener.