NAAS, 3 January 2002: by Trish Whelan. Only 11 people took the trouble to make submissions to Naas UDC concerning its plans to introduce Parking Bye-Laws in the town. The submissions were from business people, Residents Associations and individuals.
Patrick Fleming from New Row was concerned over plans for a temporary loading bay outside his shop premises. It was pointed out that a number of businesses exist on New Row but his was the only submission received. Town engineer John McGowan said the bay would go directly across the road from his cycle shop. However, it was felt goods would then have to be wheeled across the road to his shop, thus obstructing traffic. The engineer said he would look at putting the bay back the other side of the road.
Coughlan Solicitors made a submission on behalf of residents of house nos 1-4 Victoria Tce who were concerned about off-street parking. The Council will consider ‘Residents Only’ parking in that area. Some 3-4 spaces can be provided outside the houses.
St Martin’s Avenue Residents’ Assoc fear their estate will be a prime target for parking when the Bye-Laws are introduced. Residents parking permits will be considered if the residents apply for them. However, Cllr Pat McCarthy said he could see problems down the road in many estates close to the town centre over parking. He said The Sycamores suffers similar problems to Victoria Tce.
Tom Maguire & Assocs, Railway Tce, said parked cars were blocking up a back entrance on the road. This has since been corrected by reducing the number of parking spaces from 8 to 7.
Naas Family Project on New Row asked about if staff are entitled to parking permits. The answer was No, only residents of the road.
In response to a submission from Kieran Morrin, the town clerk said businesses who have paid parking levies are not entitled to a parking permit.
St Corban’s Primary School voiced concern over parking and the safety of children crossing the road. The Council will consider moving the school warden nearer the school and extending the footpath around the corner and further down Corban’s Lane. It was agreed that the school, Naas UDC and the gardai would work together on car parking problems and safety issues outside the school.
A concern by Naas Stationery Store over difficulties faced by cars exiting their store because of vehicles parked on the far side of the street will be rectified in the Bye-Laws.
The UDC will look at providing a disabled parking spot at St Ita’s following a submission by Mary Henry.
James Casey, Fair Green, said it was dangerous to reverse his car out of his driveway because his view was obstructed by cars parked either side of his entrance. The number of spaces is to be reduced to allow him greater visibility.
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