City Development Committee - 22/01/2018

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 22nd January, 2018.

 

Present:-

 

Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK

 

Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL

 

BAILIES

 

Willie SAWERS

Kevin KEENAN

Derek J SCOTT

Christina ROBERTS

Helen WRIGHT

Fraser MACPHERSON

 

COUNCILLORS

 

John ALEXANDER

Anne RENDALL

Charlie MALONE

Kevin CORDELL

Alan ROSS

Michael MARRA

Will DAWSON

Lynne SHORT

Richard McCREADY

Mark FLYNN

Roisin SMITH

Margaret RICHARDSON

Stewart HUNTER

Georgia CRUICKSHANK

Donald HAY

Ken LYNN

Brian GORDON

Philip SCOTT

Gregor MURRAY

 

Craig DUNCAN

 

Councillor Lynne SHORT, Convener, in the Chair.

 

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 11th December, 2017 was held as read.

 

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

 

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Short declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article II by virtue of having dealt previously with J D Management on a client basis.

 

Councillor Macpherson declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article II by virtue of being contacted by J D Management regarding a planning matter and subsequently gave them procedural advice only.

 

II PROPOSED DUNDEE LOCAL PLAN 2

 

Prior to the commencement of this item of business, the Committee was advised that Kirkwood Homes Ltd and Linlathen Developments Ltd had withdrawn their comments regarding proposed housing site H45 land East of Ballumbie Road. This would be reflected in the content of the Schedule 4 documents to be approved.

 

The Committee acceded to a request for deputations to address the Committee relative to the above. After the deputations had stated their cases and answered questions from members, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

There was submitted Report No 7-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development summarising the outcome of the representations period for the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2 and recommending that the Council proceed to submit the Proposed Plan and the summary of unresolved representations (Schedule 4 forms) to the Scottish Ministers. The report further recommended approval of the revised Environmental Report, Habitats Regulation Appraisal Record, Proposed Action Programme, Statement of Conformity with the Participation Statement and Minor Drafting and Technical Matter.

 

The Committee, having taken account of the representations received in respect of the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2, together with the matters arising out of statutory consultation and any minor drafting and technical matters:-

 

(i) approved the content of the Schedule 4 documents;

 

(ii) resolved not to modify the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2;

 

(iii) approved the Statement of Conformity with the Participation Statement for submission to Scottish Ministers;

 

(iv) approved the revised Action Programme for submission to Scottish Ministers;

 

(v) approved the proposed minor drafting and technical matters to the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2;

 

(vi) approved the revised Habitats Regulations Appraisal Record for submission to Scottish Ministers;

 

(vii) approved the revised Environmental Report for submission to Scottish Ministers;

 

(viii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to submit the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2 to Scottish Ministers, together with the Schedule 4 documents, Statement of Conformity, Environmental Report, Habitats Regulations Appraisal Record, the Monitoring Report, Action Programme and other required documents;

 

(ix) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to publicise the submitted plan by publishing a notice in a local newspaper (the Evening Telegraph) and to make a copy of the Proposed Plan available in every Council library, on the Council website and at main Council offices;

 

(x) further agreed that the Executive Director of City Development would prepare a Strategic Development framework for the Western Gateway and report back to this Committee in six months time.

 

III TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

 

There was submitted Report No 17-2018 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

 

(i) FINMILL COMMUNITY CENTRE - EXTERNAL ENVELOPE UPGRADE

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 89,029.75, to which required to be added allowances of 14,366.70, making a total expenditure of 103,396.45.

 

(ii) ARDLER COMMUNITY CENTRE - RENEWAL OF FLAT ROOF COVERINGS (PHASE I)

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 71,622.25, to which required to be added allowances of 11,616.32, making a total expenditure of 83,238.57.

 

(iii) WELLGATE DAYCARE CENTRE - EXTERNAL DOOR REPLACEMENT

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 11,699.04, to which required to be added allowances of 2,148, making a total expenditure of 13,847.04.

 

(iv) ST PIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACE FIRE DOORS

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 36,650.74, to which required to be added allowances of 7,290.81, making a total expenditure of 43,941.55.

 

(v) DEMOLITION OF HILLSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Central Demolition in the sum of 127,600, to which required to be added allowances of 189,800, making a total expenditure of 317,400.

 

(vi) DEMOLITION OF GOWRIEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Central Demolition in the sum of 81,600, to which required to be added allowances of 78,800, making a total expenditure of 160,400.

 

(vii) DEMOLITION OF QUEEN STREET CAR PARK TOILETS

 

Report withdrawn from the Agenda.

 

IV STREET LIGHTING PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE 2016/2017

 

There was submitted Report No 16-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the progress and performance of the Street Lighting Partnership with Tayside Contracts on the delivery of the street lighting services within Dundee City Council to 31st March, 2017 and seeking approval to extend the existing partnership with Dundee City Council, Perth and Kinross Council and Tayside Contracts for the shared service delivery of street lighting across the geographical areas of both Councils.

 

The Committee noted the content of the report and agreed:-

 

(i) to extend the Partnership to 31st March, 2023;

 

(ii) that the Executive Director of City Development continues to report back annually to the Committee advising on the progress and performance of the Partnership; and

 

(iii) to remit to the Partnership to review their cost base and identify further efficiencies over the next five years.

 

V ROAD MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE FOR 2016/2017

 

There was submitted Report No 15-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on progress and performance of the Road Maintenance Partnership between Dundee City Council and Tayside Contracts on the delivery of Road Maintenance and Minor Works Services to 31st March, 2017.

 

The Committee:-

 

(i) noted the contents of the report;

 

(ii) agreed that the Executive Director of City Development renew the Partnership agreement for a further five years;

 

(iii) remitted the Partnership to review their cost base and identify further efficiencies over the next five years; and

 

(iv) further remitted the Executive Director of City Development to report back annually to this Committee advising on the progress and performance of the Partnership.

 

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.

 

VI PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT SITE 2, DUNDEE WATERFRONT

 

There was submitted Report No 1-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the Council to progress the development of Site 2 at Dundee Central Waterfront.

 

The Committee remitted the Executive Director of City Development and Executive Director of Corporate Services to progress matters.

 

VII COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES AND RENT REVIEWS

 

There was submitted Report No 14-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing commercial leases, licences and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

 

Commercial Leases/Licences

 

Unit 10, Miln Street, Dundee

Unit 12B, Miln Street, Dundee

City Centre, Dundee

City Centre, Dundee

25m2 for Electrical Sub-Station, Constable Street, Dundee

17 Dock Street, Dundee

Area of Ground within the Loggia at Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee

593 Charleston Drive, Dundee

(1/1) 61 Reform Street, Dundee

Unit 5, Mid Wynd, Dundee

Units 1 & 2, Shore Terrace, Dundee

Unit 9, Market Mews, Dundee

Unit 9, Alexander Street, Dundee

24 St Giles Terrace, Dundee

Leisure Centre, Baldragon Academy, Harestane Road, Dundee

 

Rent Reviews

 

78 Dura Street, Dundee

80 Dura Street, Dundee

Ground at Balgarthno Terrace, Dundee

88 Dunholm Street, Dundee

 

The Committee noted and approved accordingly.

 

VIII PROPOSED PURCHASE OF DUNDEE CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD PROPERTIES

 

There was submitted Report No 19-2018 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services seeking approval for the purchase of properties from Dundee City Developments Ltd.

 

The Committee approved the purchase as per the terms and conditions noted in the report.

 

IX SALE OF LAND AT 7 SIDLAW AVENUE, DUNDEE

 

Report withdrawn from the Agenda.

 

 

 

Lynne SHORT, Convener.