Adopted minutes of meeting held on 16 June 2021

KILLEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16 JUNE 2021

Members present Heidi Bryce, Caroline Carrick, Andrew Donaldson,

Susie Henderson, Elizabeth Jones, Hilary McGregor,
Jim Ptolomey (Chair), Fiona Rennie

Apologies Euan Shaw, Police Scotland

In attendance Doug Ashworth, Cllr Rob Davies, Carlyn Fraser SC,

Graeme Fraser KCFC, Cllr Jane Hutchison,
Susan McDougall SC,

25 members of the public,

Christine Bauwens (Minute Secretary)

How to contact us Go to www.killearncc.org.uk and click on contact button.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the KCC meeting on 16 June 2021 was held
via Zoom.

CC1072 – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19 MAY 2021

The minutes were accepted as a true record of the meeting.

CC1073 – MATTERS ARISING

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

CC1074 – POLICE MATTERS

As Police Scotland was unable to attend the meeting, due to it being held via Zoom,
Fiona presented the following Police Report:

• Reports of persons within the grounds of Killearn Primary School. Police attended
  and moved a group of youths on. There was no damage reported by the school.

• Police attended a house party in Killearn and cleared the party.

• Ongoing illegal parking at Finnich Glen with police and SC enforcement officers
  issuing tickets.

• Speed checks again carried out in Killearn.

• Another report of theft by shoplifting at Killearn Co-op. It is thought to have been
  carried out by the same person as previous who was reported to the Procurator
  Fiscal. Enquiries are ongoing into this recent case.

• Tractor stolen from a farm near Ballikinrain. Please be vigilant and contact Police
  if anything suspicious is seen.

  The full police report is available on KCC website www.killearncc.org.uk

   

   

   

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  Graeme reported on the very successful launch of the Killearn Heritage Trail which
  attracted a lot of interest from local residents. Killearn Primary School also engaged their
  pupils with course work, activities and displays around local history. Thanks were
  expressed to all those involved in the project.

   

  Graeme congratulated the family at Killearn’s ‘The Moss’ which was crowned this week
  as Scotland's Home of the Year 2021.

   

  Graeme explained about the difficulty in planning the annual Fireworks Display because
  of coronavirus restrictions. KCFC will keep everyone up to date as matters progress.

   

  CC1076 – BROADBAND

   

  Doug spoke about the SBVS voucher scheme for the proposed Fixed Wireless Internet
  Service and the BT switchover to Digital Voice. Residents are directed to
  http://www.killearncc.org.uk/kbg-killearn.html for further information pertaining to the BT
  switchover process particularly if you have a burglar alarm, use a health pendant or need
  to call 999.

   

  CC1077 – PLANNING

   

  Planning Schedule

   

• Valid Planning Applications Received

   

  21/00439/FUL Construction of a Tank to Store Cattle Slurry at Claylands, Fintry
  G630RR

  No comment.

   

  21/00478/FUL Single Storey Rear and Side Extension, New Porch and Rear
  Decking at 36 Allan Road, Killearn G63 9 RE

  No comment.

   

• Decisions of Appointed Officers

  20/00057/FUL Erection of 16 No Flats with Associated Amenity Space and Private
  Parking at The Killearn Hotel, 2 The Square, Killearn G63 9NG

  Approve Subject to Section 75 Agreement.

  21/00340/FUL Dormer Extension to Dwelling House at 7 Gartness Mill Cottages,
  DrymenG63 0NJ

  Approve.

  21/00308/FUL Extend a Portion of an Existing Fence to a Height of 2m in Front
  Garden at 31 Lampson Road, Killearn G63 9LT

  Approve.

  21/00313/FUL Extension to Dwelling House, Alteration to Roof to form Dormer
  and Formation of Attached Ancillary Accommodation at Daavar, Endrick Road,
  Killearn G63 9QD

  Approve with Conditions.

  21/00210/FUL Change of use to Class 1 and Class 3 including internal alterations
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  Turnip The Beet, Unit Oak, 4 Killearn Mill, Killearn G63 9LQ
  Approve with Conditions.

   

• Planning Applications Withdrawn

  21/00258/FUL First Floor Extension and Conversion of Stables Building from
  Residential Care Unit to 4 Number Private Residential Units at Land and Stables
  at Ballikinrain School, Fintry

  21/00259 Ditto for Listed Building Consent.

   

  Jim informed the meeting that discussion is ongoing with SC Planning Department
  regarding the proposed erection of a house in Graham Road, Killearn.

   

  David Young (Jnr) spoke to the meeting regarding the felling and restructuring proposals
  for Station Wood. Agreed with Scottish Forestry, these will preserve and improve
  biodiversity whilst achieving the sustainable production of high quality timber and forest
  by-products. All operations will be undertaken in accordance with the UK Forestry
  Standard and in line with all relevant guidance. It is hoped to begin work from

  31 July 2021 after the bird nesting season. Station Road, its pavement and other hazards
  have been identified and measures will be implemented during felling to minimise
  disruption and damage.

   

  Other Planning Matters

   

• Former Killearn Hospital Site

  SC and CALA are in discussion regarding responsibility for upgrading the
  pavement on Station Road. CALA hope to purchase the development site in
  August and begin work on the pavement in December.

• Development of Former Killearn Hotel

  There has been a slight delay in progress because of discovery of a bat and a
  bird’s nest within the site. It is hoped demolition will begin in July 2021.

• RSHA Development at Lampson Road

   

  As there is no further information on this development, it was agreed KCC write to
  RSHA to enquire about progress. (Action JP)

  CC1078 – ROADS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPORT

   

  Jim welcomed Susan McDougall and Carlyn Fraser of SC to the meeting to discuss the
  new 20 mph scheme for Killearn.

   

  It was explained that this scheme will be a trial for 18 months, after which consultation will
  take place to determine whether to continue or abandon the scheme. Traffic volume and
  speed data will be collected. In the meantime, an additional £80K has been allocated for
  the Killearn area to improve infrastructure and consultation on proposals will be
  conducted in conjunction with KCC.

   

  Following discussion from the floor, it was agreed KCC put the following points in writing
  to Carlyn Fraser for consideration:

   

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• Extend 20 mph down Station Road. Consideration to be given to school children
  queuingand using buses.

• Extend 20 mph beyond mini roundabout at Main Street/Branziert Road to assist
  driversexiting a dangerous junction.

• 40 mph buffer zone for 600m south of the 30 mph boundary on A875 where there
  are two entrances to farms.

• Highlight inconsistency with other village’s 20 mph zones resulting in driver
  confusion.

• Not enough 20 mph signs to alert drivers to new speed limit. Request larger signs
  at entry points to village explaining new scheme.

• Urgent need for pedestrian crossing on Main Street near Outdoor Classroom and
  Co-op.

• Provision of cycle parking outside Co-op.

• Problem of drivers parking on pavement outside Co-op.

• Consideration to be given to local economy of the area with commercial traffic and
  impact 20 mph will have on this. Possible consideration of by-pass route avoiding
  village.

• Cycle path on Station Road.

• Uncertainty around removing central line in Station Road which could result in
  accidents.

  (Action JP)

   

  The bridge at Boquhan Burn near Branshoggle on the B818 was again discussed and
  KCC requested that SC treat this with utmost priority.

   

  CC1079 – COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

   

  Cllr Davies and Cllr Hutchison reported on the following:

   

• Confirmation of the closure of Strathendrick Care Home as part of the wider
  proposals for changes to the social care structures This closure is despite all three
  local councillors being against this decision.

• Outbreak of COVID in Stirling now under control.

• New IT system for SC has been approved.

• Vote of no confidence in SC administration to be taken on Thursday 17 June.

• Public meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams to discuss Branshoggle Bridge.
  Please contact Cllr Hutchison for further information at
  hutchisonja@stirling.gov.uk. Local residents can contact Maria Lucey of SC at
  luceym@stirling.gov.uk to discuss the situation regarding the bridge further.

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CC1080 – TREASURER’S REPORT

There was no Treasurer’s Report given at the meeting.

CC1081 – QUESTION TIME

A local resident raised the issue of the rapidly spreading pontium in the copse above
Lettre Farm. It was agreed KCC contact Edmonstone Estate regarding this. (Action JP)

Further to a recent report in The Stirling Observer, a Glasgow company plans to
undertake football training for four days a week throughout the summer. KCC to write
requesting more information about this. (Action JP)

Following a complaint about litter being left in the park after recent football matches, it
was agreed KCC write to the Football Team about same. It was also noted there are
discarded goal posts near to Arnold Clark’s property which need to be removed.
(Action JP)

CC1082 – CORRESPONDENCE

There was no further correspondence brought to the meeting.

CC1083 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Three was no other business for discussion.

CC1084 – DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

The next KCC meeting is scheduled for 15 September 2021 at 8.00 pm. Details will be
confirmed nearer the time.

The meeting ended at 9.42 pm.