Crathes, Drumoak & Durris Community Council (CDDCC)

 

Minutes of Meeting

 

Tuesday 01 August, 2006 – The Irvine Arms, Drumoak from 19.30 hrs

 

1. Sederunt

 

Community councillors – Jean Downie, Ann Ross, Molly Atkinson, David Morrish (Chairman), John Hopkins, Tony Butcher (Minute Secretary)

Ward Councillors – None

Members of the Public – None

Apologies – Don Keith

 

2. Minutes of June 2006 meeting

 

Approved subject to the amendment – (7.1). Fourth sentence:

……….for the redevelopment of the nursery     at East Mains of Drum.

Proposed:         Molly Atkinson             Seconded:        Ann Ross

 

3. Minute Secretary Appointments (for the remainder of 2006)

 

September:      

October:

November

December

 

4. Drumoak School

 

Nothing to report

 

5. DYP 03

 

The finalised Lease for the Teen Shelter is now available for signature.

(Action: to be signed by David Morrish and John Hopkins).

 

We have been unable to provide a person to carry the multi-games pitch project forward. (Action: Don Keith to e-mail Drumoak School Board).

 

6. Park Quarry Liaison Committee

 

As Stephen Marshall was unable to get a common date prior to the holidays, the meeting will be rescheduled when everyone is back.

 

 

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Large quantities of sand are being blown off the quarry and excessive noise from the plant and machinery is causing concerns to the local residents.

Action: Don Keith to make contact next week).

 

7. Major Developments

 

7.1 Drumoak

 

A dead tree, West of the Park Smiddy on the North side of the A93 requires removal by Aberdeenshire Council, as it is becoming a safety issue.

Action: David Morrish to Contact Roads

 

Deeside Nurseries: David Morrish sent a letter on CDDCC’S behalf, stating the case for upholding the original planning conditions to Aberdeenshire Planning. An acknowledgement from the Head of Planning and Building Control has been received that they have recorded our comments.

 

Don Keith made the following comments prior to the meeting: “Drumoak Houses are rapidly nearing completion and occupancy. One of the consent conditions was an extension to the sewage plant. Casual inspection demonstrates that nothing has been done. Rumour has it that SM has an agreement to commission a certain number of houses prior to the sewage part extension. Surely it is time for the situation to be publicly aired”.

Action: To be discussed at the next CDDCC meeting.

 

7.2

 

Jean Downie had sent a  letter sent to Aberdeenshire Planners regarding the proposal for three houses at Durris Cottage. At a subsequent meeting the planning was refused due to major sewage problems.

 

‘Cassies Croft’ – large development (opposite Drum Cottage). Jean Downier to check if the neighbours require CDDCC support.

Action: Jean Downie

 

The development plans for ‘The Paddock Stables Durris’, which consists of a large ‘Barn’ containing 18 stables and 2 wash bays are to be circulated and reviewed.

Action: Molly Atkinson to draft a letter to Planning & Building Control.

 

7.3 Crathes

 

The meeting between the Marr Area Planners and David Morrish to discuss the Draft Planning Brief is to take place next week at the Council Offices. Rydens, Dunecht Estates and a small number of  CDDCC are expected to attend.

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Action: David Morrish to organise date, time and venue with Planning.

 

David Morrish proposes to draft a further letter to Robert Gray detailing the CCs key points re the Crathes Development and to request better integration between Planning and Roads

Action: David Morrish

 

8. Planning Applications

 

These have been included in item 7.

 

David Morrish reminded the meeting that we should all check the Weekly Lists as we missed the ‘Strathdoune’ planning proposals at Crathes.

 

9. Review Other Outstanding Actions

 

9.1 The fly-tipping of bags with congealed fat has suddenly stopped. Thanks to Jean Downie’s efforts. We think.

 

9.2 The Deeside Way

 

The accepted title for the previous the Auld Deeside Way is now officially the ‘Deeside Way’.

 

9.3 The Drumoak to Banchory cycling event, organised by the members and friends of the CDDCC, on the 24 June went well. Comments can be found on the web-site.

 

Two items requiring attention:

  • West of Crathes, the new replacement path requires additional finer aggregate, as the current surface is unacceptable.
  • There is a lack of adequate sign-posting at strategic points along the ‘Deeside Way’, especially at Crathes and westwards towards Banchory.

 

9.4 There has been no progress as regards creating a gap by the gate near Park Smiddy.

Action: Molly Atkinson        

 

9.5 Public Disorder at the Glebe

 

Don Keith made the following comments prior to the meeting: Hot weather brings out the public in droves and since someone moved the big boulder blocking the Deeside Way,

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cars are now driving and parking along the Deeside Way which rather defeats the object of the Way. There have also been incidences of camping – admittedly well behaved – but as there are no toilets it will not be long before the place gets fouled up by calls of nature.

We should request the Recreation Dept. block the road off – or better still put a no through road sign and a council notice prohibiting camping.

Action: Next Council Meeting

 

9.6 House Break-ins around Drumoak & Durris

 

A response from Lorna Heppolette is expected on her return from holiday.

 

10. Correspondence

 

10.1 Mobile Library

 

 Lady from mobile library to be invited to attend the next CDDCC meeting on the 05 September 2006.

Action: Jean Downie

 

10.2 Community Planning Board

 

A response is required to the correspondence from the Community Planning Board.

Action: John Hopkins

 

10.3 Strategic Development Plan

 

Notes on the meeting are available for the Strategic Development Plan, for Aberdeen City Region.

 

10.4 Aberdeenshire Council Local Transport Strategy, 2006 – 2009

 

Action & response: David Moorish

 

10.5 Western Peripheral Route

 

The rights of way for the above carried out in Feb. 2006. A small number of the rights of way not accepted by some landowners are in dispute. A map has been re-issued with the disputed rights removed. CDDCC to respond.

Action: John Hopkins

 

11. CC Priorities for 2006

 

No further discussion.

 

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12. AOB

 

12.1 Dalmaik Farm

 

The 7 strand barbed wire fence is still causing some concern. Jill has spoken to the owner and the issue is still to be resolved. It was agreed that Molly and David would walk ‘the route’ at 10.00 hrs on 03 August and check if a problem still exists.

Action: Molly Atkinson & David Morrish

 

 

Next Meeting, 05 September 2006

 

 

 

Distribution

 

        e-mail                              post                                   by  hand                                   other

 

CDDCC Councillors         Councillor Jenny Watson       Durris Hall Notice Board              Website www.durris.net

                                                                                         (via Sarah Hopkins)                  (also for previous minutes)

 

Councillor Sandy          Crathes Hall Notice             Drumoak Post Office (via        Neighbourhood Watch

Wallace                           Board (via David                 John Hopkins)                            Co-ordinator          

                                Humble)

 

Mr W Munro, Area       Banchory Public                 Park Shop

Manager, Kincardine    Library

& Mearns

 

Mr L Allen, Area           Community Police

Manager, Marr              Officier (Drumoak/

                                         Durris/Crathes), c/o

                                         Banchory Police

                                         Office

 

Rev. JimScott,                Drumoak Public Hall

Durris Manse                 (via Ian Pirie)