Minutes 2004
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting Held on 20 December 2004 at 10.00am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Baker,
- Barrett,
- Barry,
- Bree,
- Cawley,
- Colleary,
- Conmy,
- Devins,
- Fleming,
- Fox,
- Gormley,
- Healy McGowan,
- Henry,
- Higgins,
- Kilgannon,
- Leonard,
- Lundy,
- Mac Manus,
- McGarry,
- McGrath,
- McLoughlin,
- Mullaney,
- Murray,
- Queenan,
- Sherlock.
OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:
- Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
- Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
- Mr B. Carolan, Senior Planner
- Mr F. Moylan, Senior Executive Planner
- Mr D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer
- Mr F. Mac Nabb, Acting Senior Executive Officer
- Ms M. Davidescu, Assistant Planner
- Ms M. Foley, Senior Executive Technician
- Ms S. Malone, Assistant Staff Officer
- Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer
CATHAOIRLEACH:
- The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley presided.
DRAFT RPS 21:
In relation to the Coastguard Station at Derk, Dromard, draft RPS 21 and submissions 27 and 45
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy
AND AGREED
“That only the following surviving original parts of the property are listed on the draft RPS”
- a) the front stone/masonry wall of the main building
- b) the stone/masonry walls of the tower
- c) the boat houses original stone/masonry gable end walls.
Ballisodare Mini Plan
SUBMISSION 18:
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To retain area of land marked 18 shown on the zoning map as open space for that purpose and not for residential use”
SUBMISSIONS 23, 31, 33, 44, 47, 79, 104-109 AND 133:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 141:
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“In relation to submission no. 141 to change area of land shown for parking /transport node to residential”.
SUBMISSIONS 149 AND 150:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 154:
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins
AND AGREED
“Ballisodare Mini Plan, Submission no. 154:
That the area of land shown on map as submitted be included in plan as residential”.
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins
AND AGREED
“That the area shown on the map at J1 be changed from zoned area to unzoned”.
Collooney Mini Plan
SUBMISSION 19,
ISSUE 1:
The members agreed that this would be dealt with along with submission 89.
SUBMISSION 19,
ISSUES 2 AND 3:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these issues.
SUBMISSION 26:
Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor J. Mc Garry
AND AGREED
“That the small section at the former GAA grounds at Collooney (submission 26) be re-zoned residential”.
SUBMISSIONS 29, 36, 44 AND 53:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 89 (ISSUE 1) AND 19 (ISSUE 1):
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock
AND AGREED
“Per map as submitted attached, to zone land mentioned in 159, 153 and 160 in proposed buffer zone for residential as outlined in green”.
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor A. Colleary
AND AGREED
“To remove proposed residential zoning from area marked in brown per map as submitted attached”.
SUBMISSION 89,
ISSUE 2:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this issue.
SUBMISSION 134:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.
SUBMISSION 138:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock
AND AGREED
“To change zoning north of Ballygawley Road 138, 153, 134, 138 and 53 (part of). This area should be zoned commercial as outlined in green and include retail and exclude any land for sewerage treatment”.
SUBMISSION 140:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
AND AGREED
“As per map as submitted attached to include all of the land in submission no. 140 and also include portion of land to the Development Plan limit to the South, and to the N4 to the East as outlined as areas A and B on Rhatigan and Company map as submitted for mixed commercial uses, retail warehousing and hotel, in addition to business, enterprise and light industry”.
SUBMISSION 152:
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To change use from business, enterprise and light industry to residential”.
SUBMISSION 153:
This submission had already been dealt with.
SUBMISSION 160:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley
AND AGREED
“That the Council confirms that the green area at Kiernan Avenue be zoned as open space in the Collooney Mini Plan”.
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor P. Mc Grath
AND AGREED
“To change the use of the disused creamery situated on the Old Galway road from light industrial building to residential use”.
Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor P. Mc Grath
AND AGREED
“To change zoning from light industry to commercial in area east of motorway between the two roundabouts as outlined in blue”.
Grange Mini Plan
SUBMISSION 2:
Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon
AND AGREED
“Submission no. 2, J.J. Rooney;
That the lands marked and coloured lime green on the enclosed map as submitted be zoned for residential use”.
SUBMISSIONS 7 AND 8:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 9, ISSUE 1:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon
AND AGREED
“That submissions 9, 16 and 151 in the Managers response to the report County Development Plan for 2005-2011 marked ‘A’ be zoned for mixed uses”.
SUBMISSION 9, ISSUES 2 AND 3 AND SUBMISSION 12:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 16:
This submission had already been dealt with along with submission no. 9.
SUBMISSIONS 20 AND 22:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon
AND AGREED
“Submission no. 20 and 22
That the lands of above submission no. 20 and 22 be zoned residential as shown on map as submitted”.
SUBMISSION 27:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.
SUBMISSION 28:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon
“Submission no. 28; That the area marked no. 28 be zoned for open space”.
As agreement could not be reached in relation to this motion the Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley asked that a poll be taken.
For the motion: Baker, Barry, Bree, Colleary, Devins, Fox, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Henry, Higgins, Kilgannon, MacManus, Mullaney, Queenan.
Against the motion: Cawley
Abstainees: Conmy, Leonard, McGarry, Murray
As the result was 14 for the motion, 1 against the motion and 4 abstainees the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.
SUBMISSION 32:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.
SUBMISSION 35, ISSUES 1-7 AND 9-10:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these issues.
SUBMISSION 35 ISSUE 8:
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. Mc Garry
AND AGREED
“That the provision of adequate car parking also be considered when investigating the suitability of land as a location of the proposed graveyard at Grange”.
SUBMISSIONS 37 AND 49:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 54:
Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon
AND AGREED
“That the area highlighted and cross hatched be zoned for mixed use (map attached)”.
SUBMISSIONS 56, 64, 66, 73, 74, 90, 124, 135, 137, 139 AND 142:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.
SUBMISSION 151:
This submission had been dealt with already along with submissions 9 and 16.
SUBMISSIONS 156 AND 158:
The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to these issues.
FURTHER MOTIONS:
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. Mc Garry
AND AGREED
“That 8.2.1.4 be amended to include under that heading of water supply and conservation objective.
Provide dual flush toilets in all future council housing developments”.
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. Mc Garry
AND AGREED
“That 4.1.2 be amended to read that the densities of 10-14 units per acre be encouraged 25 units per hectare having regard to the social and economic development of the area”.
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That section 8.2.2.1 ‘Proposed sewage treatment plants and extensions’ include the following drainage scheme;
Ballinode /Hazlewood main drainage scheme”.
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That section 8.3.8 waste management objectives further to the managers amendment add:
With waste collection point that has adequate access to provide for loading and further division after recycling on site”.
Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins
AND AGREED
“That the Kintogher Road (L-3306) from junction with N15 at Tully down to Lower Rosses Road (L-7311) via L-7309 and Cregg Road not be designated a scenic route”.
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley
AND AGREED
“That proposals outlined in part 12 of the Managers Report be approved”.
Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley
AND AGREED
“Re: Draft County Development Plan 2005-2011
Having considered the Draft County Development Plan 2005-2011 and the Second Manager’s Report on submissions and observations under the Planning and Development Act, 2000 it is hereby agreed to amend the Draft Plan in accordance with the Second Manager’s Report subject to the further amendments proposed and adopted at the Special Meetings of Sligo County Council held on 29th November 2004, 6th December 2004, 14th December 2004 and 20th December 2004”.
The County Manager, Mr H. Kearns complimented the members and the planning staff for their dedication and hard work in completing such a major body of work. Councillor M. Gormley also expressed her appreciation to all involved.
The meeting ended at 5.15pm
Meeting Date 20/12/2004