Agenda and minutes

Devonport, Stoke and St Peter & the Waterfront Area Committee - Tuesday 26 January 2010 6.00 pm

Venue: COUNCIL HOUSE, CIVIC CENTRE, PLYMOUTH

Contact: Ross Jago, Democratic Support Officer  Email: ross.jago@plymouth.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

42.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this Agenda.

Minutes:

Name

Minute No. and Subject

Reason

Interest

Councillor Mrs Watkins

48a. Traffic Regulation Order Somerset Place

Has worked with residents groups.

Personal

 

43.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 33 KB

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2009.

 

Please note any questions relating to these minutes can be asked under question time for members of the public.

Minutes:

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

 

44.

CHAIR'S URGENT BUSINESS

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

Minutes:

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

45.

POLICING ISSUES

Representatives from the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary will report on any relevant local issues.

Minutes:

The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary representative provided a verbal update, it was reported that –

 

       (i)            Crime was down across the sector by 5.5%;

 

     (ii)            violent crime was down 8.5%;

 

    (iii)            a survey of residents had highlighted the high visibility foot patrols in the area;

 

    (iv)            planning permission had been granted for Devonport Community Police Station and will go ahead subject to a further police authority meeting.

 

In response to questions from the panel, it was reported that –

 

      (v)            Car crime was down in stoke and there had been a number of arrests made;

 

    (vi)            demand for PCSO presence was under constant review.

 

46.

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - THEATRE ROYAL CAR PARK pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider proposed Traffic Regulation Order concerning Theatre Royal Car Park.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator introduced a Traffic Regulation Order for the Theatre Royal car park. It was reported that –

 

       (i)            The proposals were put forward as a part of the recent refurbishment of the Theatre Royal Car Park to prevent vehicles being left in an obstructive manner;

 

     (ii)            the proposal was subject of a public consultation from July 2009;

 

    (iii)            there had been no objections to the plan.

 

In response to questions from members of the committee it was reported that-

 

    (iv)            the existing double yellow lines did not prevent loading and unloading;

 

      (v)            persons with blue badges were able to park on double yellow lines for three hours which was a national policy;

 

    (vi)            the loading ban will prevent disabled parking in the area.

 

Resolved to accept the recommendations within the report.

47.

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS pdf icon PDF 1 MB

47a

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - SOMERSET PLACE, STOKE

To consider proposed Traffic Regulation Order concerning Somerset Place.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator introduced a Traffic Regulation Order for Somerset Place, Stoke. It was reported that –

 

       (i)            The proposals were developed as part of planning consultation. Obligations were placed on Stoke Damerel Community School when they applied for planning permission for the development of the site;

 

     (ii)            the proposed scheme is funded from contributions from the school;

 

    (iii)            the main objective is to reduce congestion and obstruction in the area;

 

    (iv)            the local residents association had supported the restrictions but considered that it would result in parking being displaced;

 

      (v)            five other objections and comments were received from members of the public;

 

    (vi)            suggestions to make the road one way were dismissed as it could increase traffic speeds around the school;

 

   (vii)            there were concerns of loss of parking on the highway;

 

 (viii)            the school has been considering its travel plan to lessen its impact on parking in the area.

 

In response to questions from the committee, it was reported that-

 

   (ix)            Several representations had been received on the issue but objections were not on the basis that the stated objectives would not be met;

 

     (x)            there was no guarantee that residents could park if a residents permit parking scheme was implemented;

 

   (xi)            a controlled parking zone would not be considered for this area, it would be included in the city review for the next capital programme and would need to be highlighted in local transport plan 3;

 

  (xii)            the restriction times were put forward to ensure uniformity with the surrounding areas and make them easier to enforce,easier for drivers to understand and where there are consistent restrictions there have been fewer appeals;

 

(xiii)            regarding consultation, 130 residents had been sent letters; there was a notice in the Herald newspaper and notices in the surrounding areas.

 

Resolved -

 

  1. To defer a decision to allow site visit involving ward councillors, residents, council officers and representatives from Stoke Damerel Community School;

 
  1. that the highway authority consider amending the end of the restriction period to 4:30 PM;

 
  1. that the Cabinet Member for planning, strategic housing and economic development to reconsider the charges for parking within the city enterprise park.

 

47b

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - JAMES STREET, DEVONPORT

To consider proposed Traffic Regulation Order concerning James Street.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator introduced a Traffic Regulation Order for James Street, Devonport. It was reported that –

 

       (i)            The proposals were put forward to prevent vehicles being left in an obstructive manner in a residential area and included in the original design layout for the development by Leadbitters;

 

     (ii)            funded by Leadbitters;

 

    (iii)            the proposals have been subject to public consultation;

 

    (iv)            it was proposed that double yellow lines be installed at various locations;

 

      (v)            only one letter of comment had been received.

 

In response to questions from members of the committee, it was reported that-

 

    (vi)            The double yellow lines were required to improve visibility;

 

   (vii)            there had been no objections from the school.

 

Resolved to approve the recommendations.

47c

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - MADEIRA ROAD, ST PETER AND THE WATERFRONT

To consider proposed Traffic Regulation Order concerning Madeira Road.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator introduced a Traffic Regulation Order for Madeira Road, St Peter and The Waterfront. It was reported that –

 

       (i)            The proposals are part of a larger scheme for delivering a landing stage for cruise liners at the barbican;

 

     (ii)            there had been only one objection which was not valid under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act;

 

    (iii)            it was anticipated that large volume of disembarking passengers would be better facilitated while maintaining free flowing traffic along Madeira road as a result of this scheme.

 

 

In response to questions from members of the committee, it was reported that-

 

    (iv)            the proposal to move the pay and display the new bus bays would prevent the creation of a chicane;

 

      (v)            by moving the pay and display bays the loss of parking spaces would be limited to three spaces;

 

    (vi)            road width would be retained by moving the parking bays

 

Resolved to-

 

  1. Defer for a site visit to include ward councillors, officers and residents;

 
  1. Ask the cabinet member for transport to defer any decision on the scheme to follow the site visit.

 

48.

DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ZEBRA CROSSING pdf icon PDF 86 KB

To consider the proposed zebra crossing on Paradise Road.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator introduced a report on the proposed pedestrian crossing on Paradise Road, Stoke. It was reported that-

 

       (i)            The proposals formed part of an emphasis on increasing road safety measures around schools;

 

     (ii)            consultation had taken place with Devonport High School for Boys, letters had been sent to residents and key stakeholders; street notices were erected and a notice had been place in the local press;

 

    (iii)            7 comments had been received, one from a bus operator concerned the possible relocation of the bus stop, amendments were made and stakeholders were happy with the amendments.

 

In response to questions from members of the committee it was reported that

 

    (iv)            The crossing would be subject to a safety audit;

 

      (v)            zigzag lines would be painted on the approach to the crossing;

 

    (vi)            belisha beacons would be high enough to be seen from the western approach to the crossing.

 

Resolved to approve the recommendations within the report.

49.

PARKING ISSUES

To receive an update from a member of the Network Management team on parking issues in Whittington Street.

Minutes:

The Network Management Coordinator reported that parking issues in Whittington Street, Stoke were considered within the city review and were not considered a priority. Residents that had made representations had been notified of the outcome of the review.

50.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENT FUND pdf icon PDF 28 KB

To receive a briefing note on new finance arrangements relating to the LEF.

Minutes:

Resolved that each ward would receive £386 from unallocated Local Environment Funds to spend at the discretion of ward members.

51.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

The Committee will consider requests from individual Committee Members for future agenda items and identify items that are still outstanding from previous meetings.

Minutes:

Resolved that the following items be included on the next agenda-

 

  1. Camel’s Head South West Water treatment works odour;

 
  1. accident reports for the northern end of Milehouse Road.

 
  1. details surrounding the replacement of Area Committees with localities working.

 

 

52.

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

The Committee and Officers will respond to questions from members of the public attending the Committee. Any question not answered shall be the subject of a written response within 10 working days.  Copies of the public question pro-forma and accompanying guidance note will be available at the meeting.  Attached, for information purposes, is a schedule of questions and answers from the previous meeting.

Minutes:

In response to a question from a member of the public it was reported that the issue of anti social driving on the Hoe and surrounding area specifically Citadel Road, Hoe Road, Lambhay Hill, Hoe Approach and Prospect Place had been referred for consideration by the Growth and Prosperity Overview and Scrutiny Panel

53.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday 30 March at the Council House, Civic Centre.

 

Minutes:

Resolved that the next meeting of the area committee be held at 6pm Tuesday 30 March at the Council House, Civic Centre.

54.

EXEMPT BUSINESS

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Minutes:

There were no items of exempt business.