Minutes 2005

Minutes of the Special Meeting of Sligo County Council Held at 11.00am on 18th April 2005 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


MEMBERS PRESENT: 

  • Baker,
  • Barry,
  • Bree,
  • Cawley,
  • Colleary,
  • Conmy,
  • Devins,
  • Fleming,
  • Gormley,
  • Healy McGowan,
  • Henry,
  • Higgins,
  • Kilgannon,
  • Leonard,
  • Lundy,
  • McGarry,
  • McGrath,
  • McLoughlin,
  • Mullaney,
  • Murray,
  • Queenan,
  • Sherlock.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: 

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
  • Mr T. Caffrey, Director of Services
  • Ms F. Meaghar, Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr F. Moylan, Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Acting Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms J. Mc Namara, Administrative Officer
  • Mr S. Ward, Executive Planner
  • Mr R. O’ Grady, Executive Planner
  • Ms M. Davidescu, Executive Planner
  • Mr B. Ward, Assistant Planner
  • Ms S. Ryan, Heritage Officer
  • Ms M. Foley, Senior Executive Technician
  • Ms P. Brennan, Acting Staff Officer
  • Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

APOLOGIES: 

Apologies were received from Councillor I. Fox.

CATHAOIRLEACH: 

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley presided.

Director Forkan stated that the proposed amendments to the Draft Development Plan for the County of Sligo had been on public display from 21 January to 18 February 2005 and that the Third Manager’s Report summarises the issues raised in the submissions received and gives the Manager’s response to each submission.

SUBMISSION 4: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to Submission 4, Issues 1 and 2 and, following discussion, it was agreed that Amendment No 9-C be accepted.

SUBMISSIONS 6 AND 9: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to submissions 6 and 9 and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.

SUBMISSION 11,
ISSUE 1: 

The members noted the DoEHLG submission in relation to this issue but agreed to retain the multiplier factor of 2.5 applied to residential land requirements to take account of the potential non-release of zoned lands and to provide for choice.

SUBMISSION 11,
ISSUE 2: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed that Amendment No 11 be accepted.

SUBMISSION 11,
ISSUE 3: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this issue.

SUBMISSION 11,
ISSUE 4: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed that Amendment No 67 be accepted.

SUBMISSION 13: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this submission and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this submission.

SUBMISSION 14,
ISSUES 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 AND 7: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these issues and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Managers recommendations in relation to these issues.

SUBMISSION 14, ISSUE 5: 

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

“That the Council within one year of adoption of the plan, will undertake to compile a list of public rights of way, for inclusion in the Plan.  The Council will seek submissions from the public, walking clubs, and all other associations representing recreational users of the countryside.  The Council will take all necessary steps, including legal proceedings, to ensure that rights of way are kept open.  Rights of way should be shown on maps and waymarked on the ground to make it clear the actual route so that both landowners and walkers know that it is a right of way.  In compiling the list the Council should keep the landowners advised at all stages”.

As this motion was not seconded it fell. 

SUBMISSION 16,
ISSUES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10. 12 AND 13 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these issues and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendations in relation to these issues.

SUBMISSION 16,
ISSUES 7 AND 8: 

The members considered the Manager’s recommendations in relation to these issues and following discussion it was agreed that Amendments No 23 and 24 be accepted.

SUBMISSION 16,
ISSUE 11;  

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue.  It was agreed that the issue of site assessment for on-site wastewater treatment systems be discussed at Strategic Policy Committees with a view to formulating a policy on the issue.

SUBMISSION 17,
ISSUES 1, 2 AND 3: 

The County Manager, Mr H. Kearns stated that he remains opposed to amendment 9-D as the zoning of this one site in isolation ignores the lack of provision of public services and the context of planning in the general area.  He stated that there are issues in the area which need to be resolved and the sensible way to resolve these issues would be in the context of a mini plan for the area.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

“That the County Manager’s recommendation be adopted and that amendment no. 9-D be omitted from the Development Plan”.

As agreement could not be reached in relation to the matter the Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Bree, Henry, Leonard, McGarry, McGrath, Murray.
Against the motion:  Baker, Barry, Colleary, Conmy, Devins, Healy McGowan, Higgins, Kilgannon, Lundy, McLoughlin, Queenan, Sherlock.
Abstainees:  Cawley, Gormley

As the result was 6 for the motion, 12 against the motion and 2 abstainees the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

SUBMISSION 17,
ISSUE 4: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this issue.

SUBMISSIONS 19 AND 20: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these submissions and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to these submissions.

MSR 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 6: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these amendments and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to these amendments.

MSR 5: 

The County Manager, Mr H. Kearns stated that the Rosses Point road is an important scenic road and has been recognised as such for many years.  He re-stated his recommendation that this should be designated as a scenic road.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

“That we adopt the County Manager’s recommendation and omit amendment no. DC-1”.

As agreement could not be reached in relation to this matter the Cathaoirleach asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Bree, Gormley, Leonard, McGrath, Murray
Against the motion:  Baker, Barry, Cawley, Colleary, Conmy, Devins, Fleming, Healy McGowan, Higgins, Kilgannon, Lundy, McGarry, McLoughlin, Mullaney, Queenan, Sherlock.

As the result was 5 for the motion and 16 against the motion the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.


BALLYSADARE MINI PLAN

SUBMISSIONS 10, 11 AND 12: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these submissions and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to these submissions.

SUBMISSION 19,
ISSUE 5 AND MSR 7: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this issue and following discussion agreed that amendment B2 be accepted.

SUBMISSION 19,
ISSUES 6 AND 7: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these issues and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendations in relation to these issues.

MSR 8: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion the meeting agreed that Amendment B4 be accepted.

COLLOONEY MINI PLAN

SUBMISSION 1: 

Following discussion it was agreed that the motion which was passed at the Council Meeting of 20 December 2004 be implemented.  This provided that the use zoning for C10 would include retail warehousing and hotel in addition to business, enterprise and light industry.  In relation to C9 it was agreed that this area, excluding the area contained within C10, have a use zoning of business and commercial as set out in the draft zoning matrix for Collooney.  This zoning would not normally permit retail warehousing or hotel development but would leave these uses open to consideration.

SUBMISSION 2: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this submission and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this submission.

SUBMISSION 3,
ISSUE 1: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion the meeting agreed that Amendments C1 and C6 be accepted.

SUBMISSION 3,
ISSUE 2: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this issue.

SUBMISSION 18: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this submission and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this submission.

SUBMISSION 23 AND 24 

These submissions were received outside the time for consideration and could not now be considered but it was noted that these issues had already been considered earlier in the meeting.  It was also agreed that late submissions would not in future be circulated to the members but would be listed only.

MSR 9  

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed that Amendment C1 be accepted.

MSR 10 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion, it was

Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

AND AGREED

“To zone the disused creamery on the Old Galway Road referred to in amendment C5 for residential use”. 

The members noted that this zoning applied to the footprint of the disused building only.

GRANGE MINI PLAN

SUBMISSIONS 5 AND 7: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these submissions and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to these submissions.

SUBMISSION 15: 

The members consider the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following a discussion it was

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

AND AGREED

“The adoption of the Manager’s recommendation, that amendment G8 should not be adopted on the understanding that an undertaking is given that following an agreement between the parties a variation of the Grange Mini Plan be made to allow for Joseph Lockhart’s development”.

SUBMISSIONS 25, 26, 27, 28 AND 29: 

These submissions were received outside the time for consideration and could not now be considered.

MSR 11, 12 AND 13: 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to these issues and following discussion it was agreed that Amendments G1, G5 and G6 be accepted.

MSR 14: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to this amendment and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to this amendment.

G10(b): 

Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That G10(b) in the Grange proposed zoning be changed to residential uses”.


DRAFT RECORD OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES

SUBMISSIONS 11, 19, 20, 21 AND 22: 

The members considered the Managers Report in relation to these submissions and following discussion it was agreed to accept the Manager’s recommendation in relation to these submissions.

SUBMISSION 8 

The members considered the Manager’s Report in relation to this issue and following discussion it was agreed that Amendment RPS-43 be accepted.

MAKING OF PLAN 

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

AND AGREED

“Development Plan for the County of Sligo 2005 2011

Having considered the proper planning and sustainable development of the area to which the Development Plan relates, the statutory obligations of the local authority and any relevant policies or objectives for the time being of the Government or any Minister of the Government and having considered the Draft Development Plan for the County of Sligo 2005-2011 and the Third Manager’s Report, dated March 2005 on submissions or observations received under Section 12 (8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 on amendments (material alterations) proposed to the Draft Development Plan for the County of Sligo 2005-2011 and having considered the amendments it is hereby resolved to adopt the Development Plan for the County of Sligo 2005-2011 and to make the Plan in accordance with Section 12(10)(a) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 subject to the Manager’s Report and modifications to the amendments as proposed and adopted at this meeting.  The proposed amendments to the draft Development Plan dated January, 2005 are adopted unless otherwise agreed at this meeting”.

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.  Cathaoirleach M. Gormley also expressed her appreciation to all involved.

The members expressed good wishes to Councillor Ita Fox.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CIRCULATED AT THE MEETING: 

  • Confederation of European Councillors Spring newsletter.
  • Invitation to a reception for the Tourlestrane football team.
  • Letter dated 2 April 2005 regarding Genetically Modified Organisms.

END OF MEETING: 

The meeting ended at 4.30pm



Meeting Date 18/04/2005