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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE PERMIT COMMITTEE (BELCom) Held on Wednesday, 27 March 2019 in the 1st Floor Boardroom at the Offices of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Protea Assurance Building, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town scheduled for 08:00

1. Opening and Welcome The Chair, Mr Graham Jacobs, opened the meeting at 08:15 officially and welcomed everyone present including two new Committee members: Ms Melanie Attwell and Ms Helene van der Merwe.

2. Attendance Committee Members: Members of Staff: Mr Graham Jacobs (GJ) (Chair) Ms Colette Scheermeyer (CSc) Mr David Gibbs (DG) Ms Penelope Meyer (PM) Ms Belinda Mutti (BM) Ms Waseefa Dhansay (WD) Mr Peter Büttgens (PB) Mr Andrew September (AS) Mr Ivan Smidt (IS) Ms Stephanie Barnardt (SB) Ms Melanie Attwell (MA) Mr Olwethu Dlova (OD) Ms Helene van der Merwe (HvM) Mr Lwazi Bhengu (LB) Ms Nosiphiwo Tafeni (NT) Ms Heidi Boise (HB)

Visitors: Mr Steven Boers Mr Jaco van Muure Mr Johan Cornelius Ms A Coetzee Mr Simon Hoffenberg Mr Cillier Malan Ms Laura Milandri Mr Bruce Burmeister Dr eLZet Albertyn Mr Ashley Lillie Ms Bridget O’Donoghue Mr J Wessels Mr Johan Cornelius Mr Philip Brink Mr Charl de Villiers Ms Natasha Lamb Mr Nic Omar Mr AE Shaik Mr Bruce Wedan Mr Marwhaan Wentzel,

Observers: None

3. Apologies Ms Janine de Waal (JdW)

Absent Mr Mayiji Nyikosa (MN)

4. Approval of Agenda 4.1 Dated 27 March 2019 The Committee approved the agenda dated 27 March 2019 without additional items. Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 1

5. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

5.1 BELCom Minutes dated 27 February 2019 The Committee reviewed the minutes dated 27 February 2019 and resolved to approve the minutes with minor amendments.

5.2 BELCom Minutes dated 19 February 2019 The Committee reviewed the minutes dated 5 March 2019 and resolved to approve the minutes with a minor amendment.

6. Disclosure of Interest: 6.1 Recusals  PB: item 12.3, 12.9 and 13.4  GJ: item 11.1, 13.3, 13.5, 13.6 and 13.10  DG: item 11.2  MA: item 11.8 and 11.12

7. Confidential Matters 7.1 None

8. Administrative Matters 8.1 Outcome of the Appeals and Tribunal Committees PM reported back on the following Appeals matters:  Stellenbosch University  Proposed Partial Demolition and Multi-Storey Addition on Erf 2657, 62-66 Wale Street, City

Centre CBD: Section 34  Proposed Alteration & Additions of 56 Main Road, St James, Erf 88327: Section 49 (34)  Total Demolition of the Maitland Swimming Pool, Erf 174308, 21A Royal Road, Maitland: Section 49 (34)  Proposed new mixed-development for Site B & C, Erf 173716, Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront: Section 49 (38(4))  Proposed Consolidation and Redevelopment of Erven 9282, 1398 & 206069, Berg River Boulevard, Swartvlei & Synagogue, Paarl: Section 49-For Noting, (38(1))  Additions and Alterations- Erf 9096 - 6 Mill Street, Paarl: Section 49 (34)

8.2 Report back on Stop Works Orders and Charges: SB reported back on the following item:  Erven 2616, 2617 & 6505, 18 Vincent Street, Mossel Bay

8.3 Formal Protection of Buildings refused for Demolition: Nothing to report

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8.4 Erf 9703, Church Square, 5 Church Street, Cape Town: MA HM/CAPE TOWN/ERF 9703

Case No: 16011302HB0113M

The Committee ratified its decision taken via email, dated 26 March 2019.

RECORD OF DECISION VIA EMAIL: The Committee resolved to approve the architect's preferred alternative as indicated on the Church Square Elevations Options Document by Rennie Scurr Adendorff Architects, dated March 2019: p14 Option C, as it does not significantly impact on heritage resources.

HB 9. Standing Items

9.1 Site Inspections The following site inspections undertaken by members were noted:  Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 86388 , 15 Belvedere Road , Muizenberg , Cape Town  Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 24311, 10 & 12 Highgate Street, Maitland  Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 1556, 21 Bree Street, Cape Town CBD  Proposed Additions and Alterations to existing structure, Erf 911, Forest Drive, Pinelands  Unauthorised Work at Erf 931, 14 Faure Street, Malmesbury

9.2 Report back on Council and ExCo Meetings

The Chair reported back on the HWC Council meeting that took place on 13 March 2019.

9.3 Proposed Site Visits  Proposed Addition and Alterations at Erf 15724, La Gratitude, 95 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch  Conservation Management Plan for Iziko Social History Centre at Erf 115873, 6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD  Conservation Management Plan for Bertram House at Erven 95161 and 95140, Government Avenue, Cape Town CBD, CT  Conservation Management Plan for Rust en Vreugd at Re- Erf 95910, 95951, 95954, 95953, 95952, 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town  Conservation Management Plan for Iziko Slave Lodge at Erf 3740, c/o Adderley & Spin Streets, Cape Town (CBD)  Conservation Management Plan for Old Town House, at Erf 2433, Green Market Square, Cape Town  Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 45531, 6 Nursery Road, Rondebosch  Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 455304, 4 Nursery Road, Rondebosch  Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 19, 29 Queens Road, Sea Point  Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 177506, 36 Main Road, St James  Proposed Partial Demolition, Additions and Alterations at Erf 155675, 232 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

9.4 Discussion of agenda Noted.

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10. Appointments

10.1 None

MATTERS DISCUSSED

11 PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITES: SECTION 27 PERMIT APPLICATIONS

11.1 Unauthorised Work at Erf 931, 14 Faure Street, Malmesbury: NM HM/WEST COAST/SWARTLAND/MALMESBURY/ERF 931

Case No: 19021404HB0215E

GJ recused himself and left the room. The Committee nominated DG to chair this item.

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 14 March 2019. Site visit report prepared by IS dated 14 March 2019, attached (annexure SI1) has reference.

Mr Steven Boers and Mr Jaco van Muure were present and took part in the presentation.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The site is a PHS.  The building retains a high degree of intactness retaining many authentic and significant architectural features  The Committee confirms the GR2/PHS status.  HWC cannot condone or approve illegal work.  HWC acknowledges the applicant /owner’s willingness to engage cooperatively in order to establish a Heritage Agreement for the conservation and management of the provincial heritage site

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The applicant is to submit a morphological analysis (in diagram form) to illustrate development of the site over time. The architectural significance of the various components of the site are to be described, leading to a comprehensive and detailed statement of significance. A set of heritage indicators is to be extracted from the statement to inform a suitable design response for all further interventions to the site – including the kitchen, the landscaped areas and the boundary treatment.

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11.2 Proposed Interventions for the removal of the brass letters affixed to the building to rename Jameson Hall Erf 44201, University of Cape Town, 16 Library Road, Upper Campus, Rondebosch: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/RONDEBOSCH/ERF 44201

Case No: 18040304HB0511E

DG recused himself and left the room.

Signage Specifications and Methodology were tabled.

Ms Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The aluminium lettering proposed is regarded as inappropriate. Lettering similar to the present brass lettering, is to be used.  The Committee questioned the non-replacement of the roundels in-between and flanking the existing lettering.  A lack of information regarding the making good of existing fabric after the installation of the new lettering was noted.  The application lacks information regarding an interpretation strategy relating to the existing name and its historical associations with the University, notwithstanding that this was previously requested by the Committee as a further requirement.  No clarification has been provided regarding the future of the brass lettering to be

removed.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee requires comprehensive information and analyses regarding an appropriate interpretation strategy for the naming of UCT buildings both past and present and their value or otherwise, with particular reference to this specific application.

11.3 Proposed Restoration and Alteration on Farm 579, Farm Druk My Niet, Bodal Road, Paarl: MA HM/CAPE WINELANDS/DRAKENSTEIN/PAARL/FARM 579

Case No: 17050204HB0503M

Report prepared by Malherbe Rust Architects was tabled.

Ms Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve the interim report dated 7 February 2019 prepared by Malherbe Rust Architects.

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11.4 Proposed restoration at Portion 9 of Farm 1576, Farm Augusta Kleinbosch, Kleinbosch Road, Dal Josaphat, Paarl: MA HM/CAPE WINELANDS/DRAKENSTEIN/PAARL/ DAL JOSAPHAT/ FARM 709/1

Case No: 18080202HB0808M

Revised proposal submitted by Dr Elzet Albertyn was tabled.

Ms Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Dr Elzet Albertyn was present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  A new application reflecting a different approach to the previous proposal was tabled.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve the application as per drawing numbers A101 Rev B – A111 Rev B dated 4 March 2019 prepared by Christof Albertyn Architect, subject to the monitoring of the work by an architect with suitable heritage experience who will be required to, amongst others, provide input into the appropriate use of lime based mortars and renders, and the consolidation of friable historic surfaces. The appropriate monitoring architect is to submit monthly interim reports to HWC with a closeout report submitted within 30 days of practical completion.

11.5 Erf 4945 - Cape Town, City Hall, Mandela Exhibition Centre: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ CAPE TOWN CBD/ ERF 4942

Case No: 18072501WD0803E

A Methodology Statement was tabled.

Ms Waseefa Dhansay gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Ms Laura Milandri was present and took part in the discussion.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve Phase I of the work proposals as indicated in annexures A, B, C, E and F of report dated 6 March 2019 and Phase II as indicated in annexures D and H prepared by RSAA subject to the following: 1. A methodology for the safe removals of the historic tiles and bathrooms. 2. A relocation strategy for the historic wash basins and pedestals. 3. Particulars regarding the skill set and abilities of the contractor responsible for removing the tiles prior to the removal. 4. Policies and principles for the maintenance or replacement of historic skirtings’ architraves and cornices.

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The above to be referenced back to, and be in accordance with the draft CMP dated 3 April 2018.

11.6 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 15724, La Gratitude, 95 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch: NM HM/CAPE WINELANDS/STELLENBOSCH/ ERF 15724

Case No: 19020506HB0206E

Application documents were tabled.

Mr Cillier Malan was present and took part in the discussion.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection on Thursday, 11 April 2019 at 14:00 (GJ and HvdM).

11.7 Conservation Management Plan for Iziko Social History Centre at Erf 115873, 6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ CAPE TOWN/ERF 115873

Case No: 19031921HB021M

A Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated February 2019 & Existing Building Condition Report Final Draft prepared by FC Holm Architects & Professional Team dated September 2018 was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection.

11.8 Conservation Management Plan for Koopmans de Wet House at Erven 4196, 4203 and 4204, 35 Strand Street, Cape Town CBD: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/CBD/ERVEN 4196, 4203 AND 4204

Case No: 19031919HB0221M

A Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated February 2019 & Existing Building Condition Report Draft prepared by FC Holm Architects & Professional Team dated September 2018 was tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

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11.9 Proposed Additions and Alterations, Erf 10861, Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia: NM HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ CONSTANTIA / ERF 10861

Case No: 19020501WD0228E

Application documents were tabled.

The matter was deferred to a supplementary HOMs meeting.

11.10 Conservation Management Plan for Bo-Kaap Museum, at Erf 115963, 71 Wale Street, Cape Town: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/ERF 1

Case No: 19031918HB0221M

A Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated February 2019 was tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

11.11 Conservation Management Plan for SA Museum at Erf 95137, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/ ERF 95137

Case No: 19031920HB0221M

A Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated 5 February 2019 & Existing Building Condition Report Draft prepared by FC Holm Architects & Professional Team dated June 2018 was tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

11.12 Conservation Management Plan for Bertram House at Erven 95161 and 95140, Government Avenue, Cape Town CBD: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/ERVEN 95161 AND 95140

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection. HB Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 8

11.13 Conservation Management Plan for Rust en Vreugd at Re- Erf 95910, 95951, 95954, 95953, 95952, 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town: NM HM/CAPE METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/RE 95910, 95951, 95954, 95953, 95952

Case No: 19031923HB0221M

Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design dated February 2019 was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection.

11.14 Conservation Management Plan for Iziko Slave Lodge at Erf 3740, c/o Adderley & Spin Streets, Cape Town (CBD): NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/ERF 3740

Case No: 19031924HB0221M

Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated 5 February 2019 & Existing Building Condition Report Draft prepared by FC Holm Architects & Professional Team dated May 2018 was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection.

11.15 Conservation Management Plan for Old Town House, at Erf 2433, Green Market Square, Cape Town: NM HM/CAPE METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN/ERF 2433

Case No: 19031916HB0221M

A Conservation Management Plan prepared by Urban Design Services dated 5 February 2019 & Existing Building Condition Report Final Draft prepared by FC Holm Architects & Landscape Architects & the Professional Team dated February 2019 was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection.

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11.16 Proposed Maintenance, Erf 4942, City Hall, Cape Town

Case No: 19030420WD0306E

Heritage Report and Plans prepared by Rennie Scurr Adendorff Architects dated 6 March 2019 was tabled.

Ms Laura Milandri was present and took part in the discussion.

MS Waseefa Dhansay gave a PowerPoint presentation.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve Phase I of the work proposals as indicated in annexures A, B, C, E and F of report dated 6 March 2019 and Phase II as indicated in annexures D and H prepared by RSAA subject to the following: 5. A methodology for the safe removals of the historic tiles and bathrooms. 6. A relocation strategy for the historic wash basins and pedestals. 7. Particulars regarding the skill set and abilities of the contractor responsible for removing the tiles prior to the removal. 8. Policies and principles for the maintenance or replacement of historic skirtings’ architraves and cornices.

The above to be referenced back to, and be in accordance with the draft CMP dated 3 April 2018.

12. STRUCTURES OLDER THAN 60 YEARS: SECTION 34 PERMIT FOR TOTAL DEMOLITION

12.1 Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 86388, 15 Belvedere Road, Muizenberg: NM HM/MUIZENBERG/ERF 86388

Case No: 18042302SB0208E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 21 March 2019. Site visit report prepared by DG dated 21March 2019 attached (annexure SI2).

Ms Bridget O’Donoghue and Mr J Wessels were present and took part in the discussions.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The subject building does not contribute to the streetscape as it is set back on the property and largely screened by existing vegetation and has minimal architectural value as it has been substantially altered. However, the site does include examples of good dressed stonework that can be recycled for re-use into the new development.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee is prepared to support the demolition of the existing structures on the property subject to the approval by HWC of the replacement proposal which is to be informed by heritage indicators endorsed by HWC. The Committee strongly recommends Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 10

that these indicators include a longitudinal section indicating the massing, scale, roof configuration and tree canopies of development both up-slope and down-slope of the subject site.

12.2 Proposed Total Demolition at Re-Erf 24311, 10 & 12 Highgate Street, Maitland: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/MAITLAND/RE-ERF 23733

Case No: 18100101HB1018E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 22 March 2019. Site visit report prepared by IS dated 22March 2019 attached (annexure SI3).

Mr Johan Cornelius was present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The CoCT has identified the building as grade IIIC

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve the application for total demolition as not impacting negatively on heritage significance. HB

12.3 Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 1556, 21 Bree Street, Cape Town CBD: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN CBD/ERF1556

Case No: 18103118HB0206E

PB recused himself and left the room.

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 22 March 2019. Site visit report prepared by GJ dated 22 March 2019 attached (annexure SI4).

Mr Simon Hoffenberg was present and took part in discussion.

After discussion and a decision taken by Committee, Mr Lillie, on behalf of the Applicant (who became aware of these deliberations after the decision had been taken) expressed his vociferous objections in terms of process on the basis that he and not Mr Hoffenberg is the Applicant’s appointed representatives and therefore should have had the opportunity to make representations. It was pointed out to Mr Lillie that it was his responsibility to ensure that he was present when his item was discussed.

The committee is of the opinion that Mr Lillie’s demeanour in making this point was abrasive and rude and totally uncalled for. It is a breach of the Code of Conduct and can result in the person breaching the code being silenced by the Chairperson and/or removed from the meeting. Mr Lillie should be required to apologise to the Committee.

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DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The CoCT has identified the building as grade IIIC.  The Committee is of the opinion that the building be graded grade IIIB.  The building had various distinctive period features and is by a respected architect of the period.  The Committee has no objections in principle to additions and extensions to the existing building.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved not to approve full demolition but has no objection in principle to the building being extended (e.g. with additional floors added to the existing structure)

12.4 Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 1420, 19 Davenport Road, Vredehoek: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/VREDEHOEK/ERF 1420

Case No: 19020705HB0207E

A revised proposal was tabled.

Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr Bruce Wedan, Mr Charl de Villiers and Ms Natasha Lamb were present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The Committee noted an overall absence of heritage indicators for informing contextually appropriate development in the area.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee requires at least the following to take an informed decision on the proposal: 1. An elevational analysis of the streetscape to either side of the subject site, i.e the entire street to the one side (west), and four erven to the other side (east) from the subject site. 2. A street interface analysis that includes an understanding of green space (including tree canopies) vs hard surfaces along the same length of street. 3. A footprint analysis (figure ground) of the buildings to either side of the subject site along the same length of street.

The Committee strongly advises that a heritage consultant with experience in urban landscape analyses be consulted with regard to the above.

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12.5 Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 45531, 6 Nursery Road, Rondebosch: MA HM/RONDEBOSCH / ERF 45531

Case No: 18071701SB0802E

Application documents were tabled.

Ms Stephanie Barnardt gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr Ashley Lillie was present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  Despite repeated requests, insufficient information has been provided for the Committee to make an informed decision.  In terms of regulation 3(2) of the Regulations to the NHRA published under PN 298 of 2003 dated 29 August 2003 the 60-day period excludes the time required to obtain further information and HWC is therefore presently not bound by any time constraint in requesting further information.

RECORD OF DECISION: While the Committee has no objection to the demolition of the subject building it has no option but to refuse the application on the basis of inadequate information, and the refusal to provide such by the applicant with regard to the proposed replacement building in relation to its spatial context.

12.6 Proposed Total Demolition at Rem Erf 14345, 14 Devonshire Road, Woodstock: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ WOODSTOCK/ REM ERF 14345

Case No: 18290301HB0905E

Revised proposal submitted by Mr Johan Cornelius was tabled.

Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr Johan Cornelius and Ms A Coetzee was present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The proposals tabled were to obtain interim feedback from the Committee in light of the Committee’s response regarding the previous proposals for a tall, narrow multi- storey ‘tower’ building on the property to be contextually inappropriate.  The Committee noted the absence of graphic indicators without which it cannot provide a properly informed response.  The Committee strongly recommended that these graphic indicators include scaled elevational studies and sections that embrace sufficient erven around the subject site to provide a clear indication of the nature of the affected Devonshire Street and Nelson Mandela Blvd streetscapes. Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 13

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee requires graphic indicators as outlined in the above discussion, without which it is unable to make a properly informed decision.

12.7 Proposed Total Demolition on Erf 1079, 28 Vredehoek Avenue, Vredehoek: MA HM/CAPE TOWN/ VREDEHOEK/ERF 1079

Case No: 15071004HB0715E

Revised Proposal for replacement building submitted by Mr Johan Cornelius 6 March 2019 was tabled.

Ms Heidi Boise gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr Johan Cornelius, Mr Philip Brink, Mr Charl de Villiers and Ms Natasha Lamb were present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The proposals tabled were to obtain interim feedback from the Committee. These proposals are a re-design of previous plans submitted.  The Committee regards the street interface as proposed to be positive.  The Committee regards the division of the development into three buildings to be

positive.  The sheerness of the proposed facades is however questioned.  The mono-pitched roofs are questioned in favour of hipped roofs which are more consistent with surrounding development.  The scale of the proposals in relation to their spatial context cannot be assessed at this stage. Will need to be tested with montages.  The architectural response of the proposals in the context of Vredehoek, is questioned.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee awaits revised proposals that take into account the points discussed above.

12.8 Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 19, 29 Queens Road, Sea Point: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/SEA POINT/ERF 19

Case No: 19020511HB0608E

Application documents were tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection on Thursday, 11 April at 13:00 (BM and JdW). HB Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 14

12.9 Proposed Demolition and new replacement proposal for Erf 2209, 87 Loop Street, Cape Town: NM HM/CITY CENTRE CBD/ERF 2209

Case No: 18121002AS0703E

S34 permit application prepared by PBA Architects and associated annexures were tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

12.10 Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 455304, 4 Nursery Road, Rondebosch: NM HM/RONDEBOSCH / ERF 45530

Case No: 19020425SB0306E

Application documents were tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection on Saturday, 13 April 2019 at 11:15 with a view to determining the significance of the area in light of the CoCT now identifying the area as a proposed HPO. (DG and MA).

13 STRUCTURES OLDER THAN 60 YEARS: SECTION 34 PERMIT FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION/ALTERATIONS

13.1 Proposed Additions and Alterations to existing structure, Erf 911, Forest Drive, Pinelands: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/PINELANDS/ERF 911

Case No: 18121402TZ1219E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 22 March 2019. Site visit report prepared by GJ dated 22March 2019 attached (annexure SI5).

Mr Marwhaan Wentzel, Mr Nic Omar and Ash Shaik were present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  HWC cannot approve unauthorized work.  The property had, prior to the unauthorized work, contextual significance particularly with regard to roof shape, scale, Garden City nature including its trees, soft planting and visually permeable portions of street interface.  Committee is of the opinion that heritage significance can be recovered to an extent.

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 The owner has undertaken to mitigate many of these issues and will submit alternative proposals for rectifying the existing situation once opportunity has been provided for I&AP’s (including CoCT) to provide feedback.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: Revised proposals addressing the concerns raised are to be submitted to HWC after the I&AP’s commenting period has ended.

13.2 Proposed Alteration and Additions on Erf 1364, 7 Neethling Street, Stellenbosch: NM HM/CAPE WINELANDS/ STELLENBOSCH / ERF 1364

Case No: 18121302KB0123E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 22 March 2019.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

13.3 Proposed Additions and Alteration to Portion 57 Farm 106, Zandrivier, Robertson: MA HM/CAPE WINELANDS/BREEDE RIVER/PTN57 FARM 106

Case No: 19020702HB0208E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 23 March 2019

The matter was deferred to next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

13.4 Proposed Partial Demolition, Addition and Alterations on Erf 26900, 24 London Road, Observatory: NM HM/OBSERVATORY/ERF 26900

Case No: 18120414AS0201E

BELCom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 22 March 2019.

The matter was removed from the agenda, pending the end of the I&AP response period.

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13.5 Proposed Partial Demolition, Additions and Alterations to Erf 10373, Glen Dirk Reservoir, Klaassens Road, Constantia: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CONSTANTIA/ERF 10373

Case No: 15040704KR0408E

Heritage Statement and Close-out Report prepared by ARCON was tabled

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

13.6 Proposed Additions on Erf 3363, 153 Loop Street, Cape Town: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CITY CENTRE/ERF 3363

Case No: 18103113AS0711E

GJ recused himself and left the room. The Committee nominated DG to chair this item.

New revised proposals responding to requirements stipulated in February 2019 were tabled.

Mr Andrew September gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr Bruce Burmeister was present and took part in the discussion.

DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed:  The current proposal addresses all concerns and comments raised previously.

RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee resolved to approve the application (drawing numbers: 01-12 by Bruce Burmeister Architects dated March 2019).

13.7 Proposed Alterations and Additions to Outbuilding on Farm Rondeberg 1116, Yzerfontein: MA HM/YZERFONTEIN/FARM RONDEBERG 1116

Case No: 17062202AS0627E

Additional information provided by HBB Architects was tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

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13.8 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 160747, 44A Bloem Street, Cape Town CBD: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CAPE TOWN CBD/ERF 160747

Case No: 18062803HB0122E

Application documents were tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

13.9 Proposed Alterations and Additions at Erf 2778, 1 Jackson Road, Simons Town: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ SIMONS TOWN/ERF 2778

Case No: 18120641HB1208E

The matter was removed from the agenda.

13.10 Proposed Partial Demolition, Addition and Alteration at Erf 155675, 232 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/WOODSTOCK/ERF 155675

Case No: 19030505HB0603E

GJ recused himself and left the room. The Committee nominated DG to chair this item.

An HIA prepared by Lize Malan dated January 2019 was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection on Tuesday, 9 April 2019 at 15:00 (IS and PB).

13.11 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 4569, 96 Hill Street, Mossel Bay: NM HM/EDEN/ MOSSEL BAY/ERF 4569

Case No: 19021305HB0103E

Drawing No. 18-33/18/M100; 18-33/18/M200;18-33/18/M400; 18-33/18/M600; 18- 33/18/M601 & 18-33/18/M900 prepared by Coetzee Alberts Architects dated 16 January 2019 were tabled.

The matter was deferred to the next BELCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

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13.12 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 177506, 36 Main Road, St James: NM HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ST JAMES/ERF 177506

Case No: 18120514HB0603E

Report prepared by Mr Johan Cornelius and Ms Maurietta Stewart was tabled.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection on Saturday, 13 April 2019 at 10:00 (DS and MA).

14 HERITAGE AREAS: SECTION 31 CONSENT APPLICATIONS

14.1 None

15 PROVINCIAL PROTECTION: SECTION 29 PERMIT

15.1 None

16 PROVINCIAL PROTECTION: SECTION 28 REFUSAL

16.1 None

17 HERITAGE REGISTER: SECTION 30 PROCESS

17.1 None

18 PUBLIC MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS: SECTION 37 PROCESS

18.1 None

19 REQUESTS FOR OPINION/ADVICE

19.1 None

20 OTHER MATTERS

20.1 None

21. NON-COMPLIANCE

21.1 None

22. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND DECISIONS The Committee adopted the resolution and decisions as minuted above.

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24 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 24 April 2019

MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY:

CHAIRPERSON______DATE______

SECRETARY______DATE______

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Annexure SI 1

BELCOM SITE INSPECTION HWC Case No: Date of visit: 14 March 2019 Erf/Farm No.: 931 Street Address: 14 Faure Street, Malmesbury Grading: Grade II HWC BELCom Representatives: Janine de Waal, Ivan Smidt Nature of Application: Illegal Work / “Heritage Agreement” Background information/Comments: ‘Stop Works Order’ issued 13th July 2018 (initiated by Swartland Municipality). HWC Representatives: Olwethu Dlova Met on Site by: Owner and Representative Reasons for Site Inspection: To gain a better understanding of this grade II building and the “illegal building work done” to date.

Findings of Site Inspection: Faure Street is located to the west of central Malmesbury (Voortrekker Road). This appears to be of the older part of Malmesbury (Malmesbury Tourism/history) and could be regarded a heritage sensitive area. A substantial amount of heritage significant buildings can be observed within this predominantly residential context. It displays good representation of ‘rural villas’ of various styles on generous plots.

Malmesbury Tourism associates the purple shaded area with the historical development (older part) of the Settlement. No 25 is the subject site/building

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Entrance Gate of 14 Faure Street, viewed from southeast.

View from the entrance doorway towards the southeast, Faure Street

This generous ‘Victorian Villa’ is a good and rare example of its kind. Its elevated positioning on the eastward sloping site attributes to its “imposing and stately” appearance, in this rural town. The building has been excellently preserved for almost one hundred and fifty years. Some “alterations/additions” were made over time; however the main building retained its dominant Victorian character and original form. All elements, ordered from a catalogue from the UK, remained in pristine condition. Throughout the building the floors are generally done in Teak T-&-G boarding and tiles in places, finished off with very high decorative skirting; the paint now stripped. The walls internally are plastered and painted throughout. The wallpaper, in some places may have been replaced, however. All teak timber doors and windows are framed with now exposed decorative architraves, of its period. The four solid-pane timber doors appear to be fitted with original ironmongery. The vertical sliding sash teak windows seem to be all operable. In the stairwell is an elegant lead-lined teak window with half-round fanlight and coloured glass. The walls are all finished with highly decorative Victorian cornices as it joins with elaborated metal plated ceilings. In some areas, at First Floor, rooms are finished with painted match-board-ceilings.

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View of the tiled Foyer floor Metal plated ceiling and decorated Cornices

View of the Entrance Foyer Window in Stairwell Architraves to doorways towards Staircase

View of one of the rooms; Alterations to Kitchen area (wall-paper on the left) with match-board ceiling and timber floor. Fire place in the centre with chandelier.

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Some of the unauthorised work on site, Main Bedroom on First Floor towards north including Bathroom (doorway on right)

The setting of this Victorian Villa is of equal significance. To the south east and south west, a recent very high painted boundary wall with round lights has been built. A ‘vegetated hedge’ along Dr Euvrard and Carl Cilliers streets remain. The garden appears to be well maintained with mature trees to the south and west. It should be noted that the area where the tent is located is on an adjacent separate site that is proposed to be consolidated with the ‘main building site’.

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Annexure SI2

CASE NUMBER: 18042302SB0208E SECTION 34 / SECTION 27 PERMIT APPLICATIONS – Proposed total demolition Erf/Farm No.: Erf 86388 Street Address: (13) 15 Belvedere Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town Grading: Gr IIIC (CoCT) Nature of Application: Proposed total demolition Date of Site Visit: Thursday 21st March 2019 Comments: as per case documentation HWC BELCom Representatives: David Gibbs HWC Representatives: Olwethu Dlova Met on Site by: Owner Reasons for Site Inspection: To investigate potential impact on heritage resources and to understand streetscape and surrounding context

Figure 1 Site in context

The site is accessed off Belvedere Road and is bounded by Hillcrest Road to the west (accessed from Belvedere via a stairway). The site slopes steeply upwards with the house located on the lower south eastern corner, with existing blocks of flats to the south and east.

At some point in its history, the house was configured as two apartments, with two front doors, however the internal planning has long since changed into a single dwelling. However some confusion still remains as to the correct street number (the gate is numbered 13 – it is assumed that 13 and 15 referred to the two former apartments). Given the various changes over the years (evidenced in the elevated view of the roofscape – indicating various additions over time) there is very little original fabric that remains intact or unaltered, apart from some original tiles in a what was a former entrance hall, but is now part of a dressing room to the master bedroom. The internal planning of the dwelling is thus significantly Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 25

altered. Apart from a few features (portal window, architrave, etc) very little authentic fabric remains. (however, there are several architraves and doors that have been installed to mimic historic features).

Belvedere Road has some smaller scale (single storey) dwellings which lend character to the streetscape, however the house in question is not easily visible due to existing vegetation and its placement at the far end of the erf.

Although graded IIIC by the CoCT the existing house on the property does not seem worthy of retention as it is significantly altered and does not contribute materially to streetscape character or context.

Figure 2 the site is accessed via a lane off Belvedere Road.

Figure 3 entrance gates

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Figure 4 modern timber deck added

Figure 5 interior view

Figure 6 remnant original fabric – tiles

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Figure 7 roofscape, showing lean-to extensions, with neighbouring properties beyond.

Figure 8 view of the house from the garden

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Annexure SI3

BELCOM SITE INSPECTION HWC Case No: Date of visit: 21 March 2019 Erf/Farm No.: 24311 Street Address: 10 & 12 Highgate Street, Maitland Grading: Not Graded, Not inside HPO HWC BELCom Representatives: Graham Jacobs, Ivan Smidt Nature of Application: Total Demolition Background information/Comments: CoCT, E&HM recognised that the “building participates to a small grouping of single residential buildings and street scape, but of low significance”. Community Members residing in Highgate Street strongly objected HWC Representatives: Olwethu Dlova Met on Site by: Representative (Tenant) Reasons for Site Inspection: To gain better understanding of the existing buildings and the immediate context.

Findings of Site Inspection: Highgate Street is part of a small remaining residential area located to the south of Berkley Road, in Maitland. This (residential) area is flanked to the west with the M5 Commercial Park-edge and the Oude Molen Hospital further south.

Google Earth image of the urban block bounded by Nuttal, Wrench, London Roads and Norwich Avenue, in Observatory Highgate Street itself consists of clusters of single residential free-standing, semi-detached dwellings as well as two-storey apartment blocks. The buildings on 10 and 12 Highgate Street are part of a semi-detached typology under a single roof. All dwellings along the southern edge of Highgate Street are set back from the street; the immediate neighbour with a garage built in front. To the northern edge are a row of semi-detached units on the street edge. The Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 29

buildings, both, appear to be in well maintained condition. It is fitted with painted timber casement windows (of different types) and glass paned timber front doors. The aesthetics of both units are almost identical. Internally the floors are generally finished with wider parquet-timber floor blocks and the wet areas done with tiles. Almost all doors are fitted with painted timber architraves, with the exception of the Bathrooms. Painted ceilings with coved cornices throughout. View of No’s, 12 (left) and 10 (right) Highgate Street, Maitland Neighbouring properties

View of No’s, 12 (left) and 10 (right) Highgate Street, Maitland

Neighbouring properties to the west of the subject buildings

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Typical Entrance doorway and stoep area (right)

View of west side of the house Typical Passage to the centre of the units, An opening is created to the back that links the two units.

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Annexure SI4

21 BREE STREET CAPE TOWN CBD Submitted by Graham Jacobs Land Parcel Type: Commercial. Erf/Farm No.: Erf 1556 Cape Town HWC file No.: 18103118 HB 0206E Street Address: 21 Bree St Registered Owner: Grading: Falls within a proposed or declared HPOZ. Graded IIIC Nature of Application: Full Demolition Date of Site Visit: 22 march 2019 HWC Representatives: Graham Jacobs (BELCOM member) Met on Site By: Reasons for Site Inspection: 1. To check the significance of the building in light of concerns expressed by the CoCT against full demolition. 2. CIBRA were not prepared to comment without first having sight of the proposed replacement structure.

Findings of Site Inspection: 1. The property is a 6- storey commercial building with both modernist and Louis Sullivan inspired giant Art Deco roundel features (Figure 01). Fenestration has been replaced but massing, proportions and period plaster decorative features remain. 2. The Catalogue of Buildings of Cape Town (Phase 2: Cat no 29.11) indicates that the building was constructed in 1936, and designed by Architect Douglas Hoets, a prominent architect of the period. (This information does not appear to be mentioned in the application). 3. The ground floor shows clear evidence of once housing a showroom (presumably a car showroom seeing as the building was commissioned by Bane’s Garages). Period decorative fluted columns, decorative plasterwork and an office mezzanine (railings now removed) overlooking what was once most likely a sales floor, survive but is now partitioned off from the Bree Street-facing spaces of the building (Figures 02 & 03). 4. The sixth floor contains a large central space with Art deco decorative features including plain fluted columns supporting a projecting perimeter feature slab which appears to have once been part of a concealed lighting installation (Figure 04). This space looks like it once accommodated a staff restaurant/canteen. 5. A plain stairwell with period stipple plaster walls survives. (Figure 05) 6. The Riebeeck Street facing side of the building (with ramp to the first floor) contains remnants of likely 18thC brickwork, presumably from the adjacent building which no longer exists.

Conclusions & Recommended Action: 1. While the building has lost its original joinery – at least some of it was originally teak, according to the Catalogue of Buildings of Cape Town (earlier fenestration now replaced with aluminium fenestration), the building retains its characteristic architectural massing, articulation, decorative checkerboard and roundel plasterwork. 2. The building comprises substantial concrete slab, column and beam construction with an approximate 12m x 8m c/c grid layout (Figure 06). This is robust construction with its substantial spans is capable of accommodating further extensions and alterations. 3. Consequently, my view is that this building still has sufficient significance to warrant incorporation into a taller structure (if necessary). The rectilinear massing of the building would render this Approved BELCom Minutes_27 March 2019 32

conceptually relatively easy to achieve. I am therefore in agreement with the CoCT which recommends incorporation into a larger future structure rather than full demolition of the existing.

4. Which committee should this report be submitted to: BELCOM Managers Comments: ______Pictures: SEE OVERLEAF

FIGURE 01: View of the subject property from Bree Street with its characteristic decorative roundels, flagpoles and other plaster decoration. Fenestration and shopfronts have been altered and some ground floor openings bricked in, but the architectural massing, proportions, articulation and decoration survive.

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FIGURE 02: Suspect surviving car sales floor with decorative features and overlooking former offices.

FIGURE 03: Surviving decorative period plasterwork surrounding now bricked in openings on the former showroom floor.

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FIGURE 04: Surviving decorative period features on the 6th floor. Appears to have been once been part of a concealed perimeter lighting installation for a staff restaurant.

FIGURE 05: Plain stairwell with typical period stipple plaster walls and early surviving lift door and overhead indicator panel.

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FIGURE 06: First floor car park area indicating the nature of concrete construction running through the building with its substantial approx. 12x8m column spacing.

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Annexure SI5

79 FOREST DRIVE PINELANDS Submitted by Graham Jacobs Land Parcel Type: Residential. Erf/Farm No.: Erf 911 HWC file No.: 18121402 TZ 1219E Street Address: 79 Forest Drive Pinelands Registered Owner: Ashraf Ebrahim Shaik Grading: Zero Grading Nature of Application: Unauthorized alterations to the dwelling on the property. Date of Site Visit: 22 March 2019 HWC Representatives: Graham Jacobs, Ivan Smidt (BELCOM members) Met on Site By: Marwhaan Wentzel Reasons for Site Inspection: 1. To check on the extent to which heritage resources have been impacted by the unauthorized alterations and to substantiate concerns expressed by the Pinelands Residents and Ratepayers Association.

Findings of Site Inspection: 1. The work to the exterior of the building is now substantially complete, and apparently not in accordance with the CoCT plans submission. 2. The building has been altered out of all recognition from what had previously existed (refer to 2017 Google Street View: Figures 01-04). 3. Based on 2017 images of the building, it does not appear to have been architecturally significant in its previous form. However, its overall architectural form and massing, with its steep pitched roofs, were consistent with other characteristic built forms on the northwest side of Forest Drive. 4. The property falls within a HPOZ. 5. The building in its current form is significantly at odds with its neighbours and other dwellings in the block in terms of overall massing and form (Figures 05 – 08). 6. There appears to have been a significant amount of unauthorized felling of trees on the property. 7. Alterations include a new higher boundary wall than had previously existed.

Conclusions & Recommended Action: 1. Given the apparently architecturally and historically nondescript nature of the building in its previous form, there appear to be no negative impacts on heritage significance with regard to the building itself. 2. However, the building in its current form detracts from the character of the HPOZ as heritage resource. Negative impacts of the current incarnation of the building relate to roof form, scale, massing and nature of street interface. 3. While BELCom cannot approve unauthorized work, it can recommend that further alterations be undertaken to render the building more sympathetic to its spatial context, failing which charges could be proceeded with for not complying with S.34 of the NHRA. Such alterations would need to be informed by heritage indicators prepared by a suitably qualified heritage specialist. Which committee should this report be submitted to: BELCOM Managers Comments: ______Pictures: SEE OVERLEAF

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FIGURE 01: 2017 Google Street View of the property from Forest Drive.

FIGURE 02: 2017 Google Street View of the property from Oakdale Street.

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FIGURE 03: Current view of the property from Forest Drive.

FIGURE 03: Current view of the property from Oakdale Street.

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FIGURE 04: Immediate neighbour on Forest drive.

FIGURE 05: Neighbour on Forest drive across Oakdale Street.

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FIGURE 06: Neighbour to the rear of the subject property on Oakdale Street.

FIGURE 07: Neighbour to the rear of the subject property on Long place.

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