Minutes 2003

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 7th July 2003 at 11.00am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


COUNCILLORS PRESENT: 

  • Barrett,
  • Barry,
  • Branley,
  • Bree,
  • Cawley,
  • Colleary,
  • L. Conlon,
  • M. Conlon,
  • Conmy,
  • Devins,
  • Fleming,
  • Fox,
  • Gormley,
  • Higgins,
  • Leonard,
  • MacManus,
  • McGarry,
  • Mc Guinn,
  • Mc Loughlin,
  • Murray,
  • Parke,
  • Perry,
  • Queenan,
  • B. Scanlon,
  • E. Scanlon.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: 

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services
  • Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
  • Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Mr J. Clancy, Acting Director of Services
  • Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer
  • Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer
  • Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer
  • Mr B. Gavin, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms E. Concannon, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Acting Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms M. Davidescu, Assistant Planner
  • Mr R. Lavin, Financial /Management Accountant
  • Ms M. Leydon, Project Accountant
  • Mr T. Rooney, Administrative Officer
  • Ms S. Malone, Assistant Staff Officer
  • Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH: 

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley presided

ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING: 

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John and Rita Keane on the tragic death of their daughters Lisa and Laura”.

It was agreed as a mark of respect to adjourn the meeting for 10 minutes.

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 3RD JUNE 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council held on 3rd June 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 9TH JUNE 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 9th June 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC2 HELD ON 24TH FEBRUARY 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the SPC2 Meeting held on 24th February 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC4 HELD ON 27TH FEBRUARY 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the SPC4 Meeting held on 27th February 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT ACHONRY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of a site at Achonry, Co. Sligo to Mr James Mc Donagh”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT ADERAVOHERY, EASKEY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of part of a site at Aderavoher, Easkey, Co. Sligo to the following:

  1. Seamus and Kathleen Doyle, Roslee, Easkey, Co. Sligo. (part A on attached map i.e. with report), and to
  2. Patrick Leonard, Roslee, Easkey, Co. Sligo (marked B on attached map i.e. with report”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT KEASH ROAD, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Keash Road, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Michael and Madeline Kerins in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 13th June, 2003”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT CARROWNRUSH, EASKEY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Carrownrush, Easkey, Co. Sligo to James Kenny Snr. in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 20th June, 2003”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT 66 SEA VIEW PARK, CLIFFONEY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at 66 Sea View Park, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo to Michelle Behan in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 20th June, 2003”.

PART 8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS:

CONSTRUCTION /DEMOLITION QUARRY AT UNION QUARRY, BALLISODARE, CO. SLIGO: 

A number of Councillors expressed reservations regarding the effects of such a facility on residents and local employment opportunities.

In response Director Forkan stated that under the Connaught Waste Management Plan there is a requirement on Sligo County Council to provide construction /demolition waste recycling facilities.

Mr John Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer advised that every submission and every concern had been considered and dealt with in the Managers Report on the matter.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

“That this Council agrees to proceed with the provision of a Construction /Demolition facility at Union Quarry, Ballygawley in accordance with the County Managers Report”.

As agreement was not reached in relation to this matter the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Barry, Branley, Cawley, L. Conlon, M. B. Conlon, Higgins, Leonard, Murray, Queenan.
Against the motion:  Bree, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, MacManus, McGarry, Mc Guinn, McLoughlin, Perry, B. Scanlon.
Abstainee:  Parke.

As the result was 9 for and 10 against the motion, and 1 abstainee, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

PART 8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS 2001: WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS AT KILBOGLASHY: 

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor B. Scanlon

AND AGREED

“To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001, the proposed development of a Wastewater Treatment Works at Kilboglashy”.

PART 8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS 2001: SLIGO GROUP WATER SCHEMES DBO PROJECT: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

AND AGREED

To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001 proposed developments, part of the Sligo Group Water Schemes DBO project at the following locations Moodage, Carrowgilpatrick, Cartronmore, Kiltycooly, Keelogyboy, Aghanagh, Multaghforna, Carricknahorna East, Carrownadargny and Lissananny Beg”.

PART 8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS 2001: LISSANEENY, SOOEY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 proceed with the construction of a house, septic tank and percolation area at Lissaneeny, Sooey, Co. Sligo”.

WESTLIFE EVENT: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“It is hereby resolved that Sligo County Council having considered the Managers Report under Section 238 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 decide to carry out the event on 25th July 2003, as recommended in the Managers Report”.

LIBRARY /MUSEUM PRESENTATION: 

Sheridan Woods Architects gave a presentation outlining the proposals for the library /museum project.  The members welcomed the plan. 

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager commented that this is an exciting plan for the development of Sligo.  There are practical issues to be addressed by both Local Authorities but a detailed planning application is to be lodged by the end of the year.

BYELAWS UNDER CASUAL TRADING ACT, 1995: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That the amended Bye-Laws for Casual Trading under the Casual Trading Act, 1995, are hereby adopted”.

CONTRIBUTION TO ACLARE COMMUNITY CHILDCARE AND FAMILY CENTRE: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor PJ Cawley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council agree to make a contribution of €25,000 to Aclare Community Childcare and Family Centre Ltd.”.

TEMPORARY OVERDRAFT NOT EXCEEDING €6,000,000: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“That pursuant to the Local Government (No. 2) Act, 1960 and subject to the sanction of the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Sligo County Council hereby authorises the borrowing of a sum not exceeding €6,000,000 by way of a temporary overdraft for the period to December 31st 2003”.

SECOND MANAGERS REPORT ON STRANDHILL DRAFT LOCAL AREA PLAN AND TO MAKE THE STRANDHILL LOCAL AREA PLAN: 

Councillor J. Leonard expressed an opinion that it would be wise to adopt the plan based on the second Managers report and consider any further amendments as material variations to the plan.

Councillor T. Mc Loughlin stated that he had 21 motions to amend the plan and wished to go through them one by one.  A number of Councillors agreed with this proposal.

Director Forkan outlined the procedure which had been followed in the process of making the Strandhill Draft Local Area Plan and stated that at this stage of the process only amendments which were dealt with in the second Manager’s report could be dealt with.

At the request of the members, Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner outlined the process involved in the making of a material variation to the plan.

MOTION NO. 1: 

Following a discussion on the order of motions to be dealt with it was agreed that the motion proposed by Councillor J. Leonard be dealt with first.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

“It is hereby resolved, that Sligo County Council having considered the Manager’s Report under subparagraph (i) of Section 20(3)(g) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as substituted by Section 9 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act, 2002) make no different variation or modification to that recommended in the Manager’s Report and that the plan, as varied or modified in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Manager’s Report be made or deemed to be made in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of the said section”.

As agreement was not reached in relation to this matter the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Barrett, Branley, Cawley, Colleary, L. Conlon, Conmy, Leonard, Murray.
Against the motion:  Bree, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Higgins, MacManus, McGarry, Mc Guinn, McLoughlin, Parke, Perry, B. Scanlon, E. Scanlon.
Abstainees:  Queenan

As the result was 8 for and 13 against the motion, and 1 abstainee, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

MOTION NO. 2: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.2 Key Issues, General Aim and Plan Concept (page 4 of Amendments Document)

“That the following text be deleted from 3.2 Key Issues, General Aim and Plan Concept, and inserted into Section 3.4 The Design of Development and Structures: Guidance and Standards

Goal V: Protection of the Natural, archaeological and built heritage

iii. Built Heritage

“The Planning Control Process will make the provision of high quality, well-landscaped development a necessary criterion in the assessment of each planning application”.

MOTION NO. 3: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“3.3 Detailed objectives and policies (page 4 and 5 of Amendments Document

That the County Managers supplementary recommendations in regards to 3.3.1 Village Centre be rejected and further that the below text in green be deleted.

3.3.1 Village Centre – Bullet point no. 4

The main components of this complex shall be a hotel with conference and leisure centre and a well designed Community Centre”.

MOTION NO. 4: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“3.3 Detailed objectives and policies (page 4 and 5 of Amendments Document

That the following bullet point be deleted from 3.3.1 Village Centre and inserted into 3.3.2 Mixed use development from the Council Car Park to Promenade (as new bullet point no. 2)

3.3.1 Village Centre ~ Bullet point no. 6

“The Community Centre should be a multi purpose development providing a range of facilities, such as meeting and training space, citizens’ advice point, social services, tourist information and indoor sports.  A youth centre and childcare facilities might be provided within the same building or in a separate structure.  The preferred location for the Community Centre is the car park, however, it should be noted that community facilities are also permissible in the mixed-use zones, which includes the proposed village centre.  The local community shall be consulted prior to any decision been made for any future development in the area currently in use as a car park”.

MOTION NO. 5: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“3.3 Detailed objectives and policies (page 4 and 5 of Amendments Document)

That the following bullet point be deleted from 3.3.1. Village Centre and inserted into 3.3.26 Traffic, circulation and parking – sub section:  Burma Road

3.3.1 Village Centre

Bullet point no. 12,

The Village Centre shall be accessible by car off New Burma Road (see objective 3.3.12), but not directly off New Airport Road.  Pedestrian and cycle links to neighbouring residential and recreational areas shall be a planning priority.  A transport node /bus stop and parking area shall be located adjacent to the Village Centre with access off Burma Road.  A link road will be built to join the Burma Road with the new Airport Road to the east of the Village Centre and the existing junction of the Burma Road R292 will be closed to vehicular traffic.  Appropriate traffic management measures, which may include a roundabout, will be provided at the junction of the New Airport Road and the new link road from the Burma Road.  Care will be taken to ensure that the location of the hotel and attendant facilities will be sufficiently removed from the junction so as to minimise traffic hazards”.

MOTION NO. 6: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.2 Mixed use development from Council car park to Promenade
(page 6 of Amendments Document April 2003)

“That the County Managers recommendations and supplementary recommendations in regards to 3.3.2 Mixed-use development from Council car park to Promenade be rejected and further that the below text in green be deleted.

Bullet point no. 1

“In recognition of the scale, and strategic location of the Council car park, (it is an objective to provide for mixed use development for this site) the only mixed use development permitted on this site will be the enhancement of the present car parking facility, a community centre and the provision of other recreational facilities”.

MOTION NO. 7: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.2 Mixed-use development from Council car park to Promenade
(page 6 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the following text in red be inserted into bullet point no. 3

“Terraced buildings up to three storeys shall be permitted, subject to appropriate ‘feathering’ to integrate with adjoining developments, from the council car park to the existing promenade and in the existing promenade area.  The community centre courtyard shall be designed to a high standard in a manner capable of enhancing the streetscape and complementing the existing village, However, any developments within the car park itself shall be restricted to two storeys”.

MOTION NO. 8: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.2 Mixed use development from Council car park to Promenade
(page 6 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the text in Green, bullet point no. 6 be deleted in its entirety.

Bullet point no. 6

“(The Council car park occasionally acts as a valuable overspill parking area.  It is therefore an objective that the car park site should be developed in conjunction with the backlands to the west, possibly under a Public Private Partnership arrangement.  The backlands would principally provide public parking and service access and would afford pedestrian /cycling linkages with the promenade area, via the maritime centre, and lower Buenos Aires Drive near the Strand Bar.  Any development proposed on these lands should be so designed as to minimise public safety risks due to stray golf balls emanating from the adjacent golf course)”.

The members were advised by Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner that this motion would involve an amendment to the plan which had not previously been proposed and accordingly had not been placed on public display to enable members of the public to comment or make observations thereon.  She further noted that legal advice had been circulated to all of the members pointing out that no new amendments could be added at this point in the process as this would be illegal.  The County Manager, Mr H. Kearns advised the members that in his opinion the inclusion of any such new amendments was contrary to the statutory process and could result in the plan or the amendment being declared unlawful. 

 At the agreement of the members, the meeting was adjourned at this stage to allow the Annual Meeting to be held.  The meeting resumed at 5.00 p.m.

Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner listed the 8 amendments which there would be legal difficulties with.  These are as follows:

  • Motion no. 8
  • Motion no. 9
  • Motion no. 10
  • Motion no. 13
  • Motion no. 18 (Second part of)
  • Motion no. 20
  • Motion no. 21
  • Motion no. 22
MOTION NO. 9: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.2 Mixed use development from Council car park to Promenade
(page 6 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the following text be inserted in p. 7, 3.3.2 Mixed use development from Council car park to Promenade after the final bullet point and the zoning map amended accordingly (Amended map 8 ‘Revised Rezoning’).

“The area of the Cannon on the Promenade and the Picnic Park opposite the Strand Bar is zoned for ‘Public Open Space’”.

Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner, advised that the area referred to in this motion was at present in a mixed use zoning.  This amendment involved rezoning, which because it had not been on public display, legally, could not be introduced at this stage.

MOTION NO. 10: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.4 Mixed use development on R292 at Carrowbunnan
(Page 7 and 8 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the County Managers recommendations and supplementary recommendations in regards to 3.3.4 Mixed use development on R292 at Carrowbunnaun be rejected and further that the following text be inserted between the first and second bullet point and change the zoning map accordingly.

“In relation to back-land development, the area zoned for mixed use development from behind the Old School will stop at Keane’s Lane.  Further back-land development from Keane’s Lane to the rear of Mr J. Howley’s house at Carrowdough will be low-density, low-rise housing, (in keeping with the stated objectives that the area shall remain predominately residential and with the objective stated in section 3.3.7 (Residential Development) to “encourage the development of greenfield sites at density levels that decrease from the village core towards the edges of the village””.

Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner reiterated the point already made by the County Manager in relation to the legal status of this amendment.

MOTION NO. 11: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.4 Mixed use development on R292 at Carrowbunnan
(Page 7 and 8 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That this amendment stay as previously voted into the plan

Bullet point no. 2

“The single access point from the R292 to the backland development will be located as far away as possible from the bend at the junction of the town-lands of Carrowbunnaun and Carrowdough and from the access road from Ocean Links estate, in order to maximise road safety”.

MOTION NO. 12: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.4 Mixed use development on R292 at Carrowbunnan
(Page 7 and 8 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That this amendment stay as previously voted into the plan

Bullet point no. 3

“A pedestrian link will be provided from the Top Road to the school to replace the old right of way from in front of the Dunes Pub down to the school.  This may possibly link with the proposed pedestrian cycling access off Upper Buenos Ayres Drive to the backlands to the south as stated on page 9, 3.3.6 of the ‘Amended Draft Plan’ April 2003”.

MOTION NO. 13: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.5 Mixed use development on R292 near petrol /service station
(Page 8 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the following text be inserted into 3.3.5 Mixed use Development on R292 near petrol /service station and that the zoning map be changed accordingly

“The coach parking area at the Rugby Club grounds north west of Dolly’s Cottage is zoned as ‘public open space’ to provide coach parking facilities for Dolly’s Cottage”.

Director Forkan reiterated the point already made by the County Manager in relation to the legal status of this amendment.

MOTION NO. 14: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.7 Residential Development (Page 9 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the County Managers supplementary recommendations in regards to 3.3.7 Residential Development be rejected and further that the following amendment stay as previously voted into the plan

Bullet point 1, sub section 1

“The development of backlands through land assembly, using shared access arrangements and providing for the creation of pedestrian and cycling linkages with existing developments, including community facilities, sports /recreational facilities, shops /businesses and the new Village Centre.  Before any of the developments above are considered, it is an objective to ensure that the roadways through the village are improved to provide adequate footpaths and public lighting, to ensued the safe movement of pedestrians”.

MOTION NO. 15: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.7 Residential Development (Page 9 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the Managers recommendations in relation to 3.3.7 Residential Development, bullet point 2, ‘Residential Densities’ be rejected and the following text be inserted into the plan

Bullet point no. 2

“Low Density      – under 8 dwellings per acre
Medium Density  – 8-11 dwellings per acre
High Density       – 12 dwellings per acre
Higher Density    – 12 or more dwellings per acre in the village centre only”.

MOTION NO. 16: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.7 Residential Development (Page 17 of 2nd Managers Report May 2003)

Lands in buffer zone at back of the Rugby Club

“That the Managers recommendations in relation to 3.3.7 Residential Development and the lands zoned for residential development in the buffer zone north of the rugby club be adopted.  That further these lands should be zoned for family housing only”.

MOTION NO. 17: 

Director Forkan informed the meeting that no submission had been received from any emergency service provider in relation to this and that this amendment was unnecessary.

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.10 Caravan Park (page 11 of Amendments Document April 2003)

That the following text be moved from 3.3.10 Caravan Park to Section 3.3.26 Traffic, circulation and parking

Bullet point no. 3

“It is an objective of the Planning Authority to acquire part of the Caravan Park lands for the provision of a one-way road, car park /picnic area and ancillary open space along the foredunes.  The road should be started as soon as possible from a safety point of view as emergency service vehicles have grave difficulty getting down to the shore on busy days /weekends”.

MOTION NO. 18: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.13 Land west of Airport Road, including pine plantation (page 13 of Amendments)

That the amendment in bullet point 2 be kept as previously voted into the plan

Bullet Point no. 2

“Sligo County Council owns most of the land and the pine plantation to the west of the Airport Road.  Within the southern portion of the afforested area (16.5 acres /6.7 ha.), it is an objective to accommodate sports and recreation, including any ancillary developments such as dressing rooms etc.

and further that the following text be inserted at end of bullet point 2

Therefore the County Council owned lands to the west of the Airport Road are zoned for “Community, Sport and Recreation” to meet this objective and public access will be retained and enabled to continue.  Land to the east of the Airport Road in the buffer zone will be zoned for Business Development and Light Industry to allow for the expansion of the Airport Business and Enterprise Park, or the re-location of the Caravan and Camping Park subject to:”

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager reiterated the point he had already made in relation to the legal status of this amendment.

MOTION NO. 19: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

3.3.13 Land west or Airport Road, including pine plantation
(page 13 of Amendments)

That the amendment in bullet point 4 be kept as previously voted into the plan

Bullet point 4.

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, on the land that is currently afforested, there is no objection in principle to the development of a racecourse and associated community facilities, subject to environmental mitigation measures and adequate serviceability, including road access and parking, on condition that public access is retained and enabled to continue.  Any such development shall strive to retain the open spaces at the pinewood and the rights to public access and recreation.  Any such development should be suitably planted.  Any such development or facilities will be sympathetic to the maintenance of the environmental quality of adjacent lands, dunes, beach and water”.

MOTION NO. 20: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

3.3.6

“That the zoning of the area at Upper Buenos Ayres Drive (3.3.6, R292) be changed from commercial (non-retail) to mixed use zoning”.

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager reiterated the point he had already made in relation to the legal status of the amendment.

MOTION NO. 21: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

3.3.7

“That the field owned by Michael and Brid Howley at the southern end of the village be included within the development limit and zoned for housing”.

Director Forkan reiterated the point already made by the County Manager in relation to the legal status of the amendment.

MOTION NO. 22: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That the land comprising 2 housing sites at Carrowdough, be removed from the buffer zone thus allowing it’s development for two housing units, as outlined in red on the attached map”.

Director Forkan reiterated the point already made by the County Manager in relation to the legal status of the amendment.

ADOPTION OF 2ND MANAGERS REPORT AND MAKING OF STRANDHILL LOCAL AREA PLAN: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the Second Managers Report be adopted and the Strandhill Local Area Plan be made, subject to amendments agreed at the Ordinary meeting of 7 July 2003”.

 Items 20-44 on the Agenda were, with the agreement of the members, deferred to the September Ordinary Meeting.

The meeting ended at 5.30p.m.



Meeting Date 07/07/2003