City Development Committee - 08/03/2010

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th March, 2010.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd February, 2010 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2010

There was submitted Report No 101-2010 by the Director of City Development setting out the revised Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) approve the revised Development Plan Scheme as set out in Appendix 1 to the report;

(b) refer the revised Development Plan Scheme to the Scottish Government for information; and

(c) remit the Director of City Development to publish and implement the Development Plan Scheme.

II TAYPLAN MAIN ISSUES REPORT 2012/2032

Councillors Will Dawson and David Bowes declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of their membership of the Dundee, Perth, Angus and North Fife Strategic Development Planning Authority Joint Committee, and took no part in the discussion thereof.

There was submitted Report No 102-2010 by the Director of City Development, seeking ratification of the decision of the Joint Strategic Development Plan Committee to approve the TAYplan Main Issues Report and associated documents for public consultation.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) ratify the Joint Committee's decision to approve the Main Issues Report and the draft Equalities and Human Rights Impact Assessment as a basis for consultation and delegate the SDPA Manager to submit the Main Issues Report to the Scottish Ministers;

(b) ratify the Joint Committee's approval of the Monitoring Statement and delegate the SDPA Manager to submit this to the Scottish Ministers; and

(c) have regard to and take account of the Environmental Report drafted by Perth and Kinross Council as the Responsible Authority and note that Perth and Kinross Council required to publish and submit the Environmental Report.

III TAYPLAN CORE TEAM STAFFING

Councillors Will Dawson and David Bowes declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of their membership of the Dundee, Perth, Angus and North Fife Strategic Development Planning Authority Joint Committee and took no part in the discussion thereof.

There was submitted Report No 104-2010 by the Director of City Development advising the Committee of proposed changes to the composition of the TAYplan Core Team.

The Committee agreed to ratify the TAYplan Joint Committee decision to amend the staff structure of the TAYplan Core Team as detailed in the report.

IV WHITFIELD PLANNING FRAMEWORK 2010

There was submitted Report No 85-2010 by the Director of City Development, advising the Committee of progress with implementation of regeneration proposals in Whitfield and seeking approval for amendments to the Whitfield Planning Framework.

The Committee agreed to:-

(a) note the progress that had been made with the implementation of regeneration proposals in Whitfield; and

(b) approve the amended Whitfield Planning Framework 2010 as supplementary planning guidance to the Dundee Local Plan Review 2005 to direct future development within the Whitfield area.

V DUNDEE CENTRAL WATERFRONT, DUNDEE STATION BRIDGE AND STATION CONCOURSE - NETWORK RAIL - BASIC ASSET PROTECTION AGREEMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN35-2010, advising that as part of the Dundee Central Waterfront Development, Dundee Station Bridge required to be replaced and a new concourse for Dundee Rail Station was proposed which would be integral with the bridge. In order to progress the option appraisal and design of the project, Network Rail required Dundee City Council to enter into a legal Basic Asset Protection Agreement for them to provide interface activities relating to the rail network, health and safety, industry standards, regulations and necessary approvals and recharge Dundee City Council for agreed staff costs incurred in providing these services, estimated at 25,000.

The Committee authorised the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) in consultation with the Director of Finance and City Engineer, to agree the terms and conditions with Network Rail and to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Council.

VI MILL OMAINS - STOPPING-UP

There was submitted Report No 59-2010 by the Director of City Development relative to a proposal to stop-up various lengths of footpaths and roads within Mill O'Mains utilising the powers of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Stopping-Up Order to stop-up the various lengths of footpaths and roads in Barra Terrace, Gruinard Terrace/Mull Terrace and Uist Terrace areas of Mill O'Mains to accommodate a new development following planning consent.

VII DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (HIGH STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE) (ONE-WAY TRAFFIC AND VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER2010

There was submitted Agenda Note AN36-2010, making reference to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th September, 2009, wherein the Committee authorised the preparation of an Order to facilitate environmental improvements, improve servicing arrangements, and provide designated parking for the disabled within Lochee High Street.

It was reported that the proposed Order was duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period, no objections were received. As a result of comments from Dundee Access Group, the Director of City Development recommended that the Order be amended for two spaces for the disabled to be provided in the northwestern section of the High Street adjacent to the crossing point at what was known as Sinclair Street.

The Committee therefore agreed to make the Order subject to this amendment.

VIII EAST OF SCOTLAND LOAN AND INVESTMENT FUND

There was submitted Report No 133-2010 by the Director of City Development relative to a proposal to join an East of Scotland Loan and Investment Fund that was being set up by a number of local authorities with the support of a major clearing bank and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The Committee agreed:-

(a) to join the East of Scotland Loan and Investment Fund;

(b) to a contribution of 130,000, which would be met from the City Development revenue budget 2010/2011;

(c) that it be remitted to the Directors of City Development and Finance and Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to conclude the necessary agreements; and

(d) to note that the Council's contribution would create a loan fund of 217,000 ring‑fenced for Dundee companies between now and 2015.

IX TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 152-2010 by the City Architectural Services Officer, detailing offers received in respect of the undernoted projects.

(a) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILLED AND HOT WATER DISPENSERS 2010/2015

The Committee agreed to accept the lower offer from Water Coolers (Scotland) Ltd, Kelty, in the sum of 86,350, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 8,636, giving a total of 94,986.

(b) 3 MAUCHLINE AVENUE - PREMISES FACADE ENHANCEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Muirfield Contracts Ltd, in the sum of 20,935.80, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 4,200, giving a total of 25,135.80.

The Committee also noted that Muirfield Contracts Ltd had listed the undernoted contractors:-

(c) VARIOUS SOCIAL WORK AND LEISURE AND COMMUNITIES PROPERTIES - WATER HYGIENE MONITORING PROGRAMME 2010/2011

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Ion Ltd, Coatbridge, in the sum of 38,080, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,808, giving a total of 41,888.

(d) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - WATER HYGIENE MONITORING PROGRAMME 2010/2011

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Building Environmental Hygiene Ltd, Dundee in the sum of 187,560, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 18,756, giving a total of 206,316.

(e) VARIOUS DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL PROPERTIES - WATER SAMPLING PROGRAMME 2010/2013

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract from Dundee City Council Scientific Services in the sum of 140,750.04, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 14,075, giving a total of 154,825.04.

X TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 148-2010 by the Director of City Development, detailing tenders received in respect of the upgrade of the CCTV system at Gellatly Street Multi-Storey Car Park.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest tender from Chubb Electronic Security in the sum of 27,090.

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.

XI COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted and noted Report No 110-2010 by the Director of City Development detailing commercial leases agreed in respect of the undernoted properties:-

First Floor, Basement and Southwestern Ground Floor, 11 Castle Street

Yard at Brown Street/Guthrie Street

XII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted and noted Report No 111-2010 detailing rent reviews agreed in respect of the undernoted premises:-

8 West Port

16A West Port

XIII DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (3 KEMBACK STREET) COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER 2008

There was submitted Agenda Note AN37-2010, making reference to Article XV of the minute of meeting of the Planning and Transport Committee of 9th March, 2009, relative to the making of the Dundee City Council (3 Kemback Street) Compulsory Purchase Order 2008.

The Committee agreed to rescind the Dundee City Council (3 Kemback Street) Compulsory Purchase Order 2008 as detailed in the note.

XIV PROPOSED RE-PURCHASE OF 1F LISMORE TERRACE, MILL OMAINS

There was submitted Report No 112-2010 by the Director of City Development, seeking approval for the re-purchase of residential premises at 1F Lismore Terrace.

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

XV PROPOSED RE-PURCHASE OF 6B LEWIS TERRACE, MILL OMAINS

There was submitted Report No 113-2010 by the Director of City Development, seeking approval for the re-purchase of residential premises at 6B Lewis Terrace.

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

XVI SALE OF LAND AT SIDLAW AVENUE

There was submitted Report No 147-2010 by the Director of City Development, seeking approval for the disposal of land at Sidlaw Avenue.

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

Will DAWSON, Convener.