Final Decisions of the meeting of the Impact Assessment Committee of Heritage Western Cape that was held on Wednesday, 10 October 2012, in the 1 st Floor Boardroom, Protea Assurance Building, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town at 09h00
7 Administrative Matters
7.1 Outcome of the Appeals and Tribunal Committees
The CEO gave a verbal report on three Tribunal matters which have, however, not been resolved (Oude Paarl Hotel, Highclaire Blouberg, and Queens Road Sea Point).
7.2 Formulation Requirements in respect of Comments and Decisions
Mr Summers will arrange a meeting with Ms Leslie to discuss the details of certain issues which would be covered in the standard conditions attached to comments and decisions.
RS, ML
7.3 Requirements in respect of Impact Assessments and Associated Specialist Studies
AH/CvW are reminded to send the standard letter and a draft circular in this respect to the committee members so that they can make suggestions with this respect to improving these documents. AH, CvW
7.4 Summaries of Heritage Impact Assessments.
The Committee discussed the matter at length and agreed that the Committee members will circulate examples of the summary types discussed; and the matter will be discussed at the next meeting.
8. Conflict of Interest
8.1 RS: E 15.2 and E15.3. PL: E 12.1 notes prior involvement.
9. Approval of the Agenda
9.1 The Committee agreed to approve the agenda of the meeting held on 10 October 2012 with minor changes.
FIRST SESSION: TEAM EAST PRESENTATION
E. 10 SECTION 38(2) RESPONSES TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
E. 10.1 None
E. 11 SECTION 38(1) INTERIM COMMENT
E 11.1 None
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E 12 SECTION 38(4) RECORD OF DECISION
E.12.1 Amended Applications Heartland Holdings, Historic Sub-Precinct, Heartland, Old AECI Site, Somerset West: NM HM/SOMERSET WEST/AECI PRECINCT
Case No: 110622ZS26M
A Heritage Impact Assessment by Chris Snelling was tabled.
The documents had been delivered to and read by PL, SW and ST.
Mr Zwelibanzi Shiceka made a power-point presentation PL offered to recuse himself. Mr Snelling left the room to ask his client whether Mr Louw should recuse himself. Mr Snelling returned and advised that his client did not require PL to recuse himself.
In discussion it was noted that: •
DECISION The Committee resolved as follows: • The proposed subdivision of Erf 17884 is approved subject to all previously imposed conditions including those relating to height, street edge, bulk etc. • The proposed amendments of the general plan No 2232/2008 in respect of the closure of a 29 m long portion of Excelsior Road and the creation of the W.R Quinan Boulevard Road reserve are approved. • The proposed amendment of general plan No 3069/2008 in order to create two new portions in Erf 178987 and to accommodate larger substations is approved subject to all previously imposed conditions. • The proposed expanded informants for developmental potential for the “crescent houses” are approved but a detailed site developmental plan is required. It is to be noted that such developmental potential is supported only on the southern- most boundaries. • The boundaries and extent of the proposed PHS should be amended to extend the area both behind the “crescent houses” to their boundaries and beyond the open space in front of the crescent up to the vlei.
ZS
E.12.2 New Development of 1200 Units, Mainly Residential Use, Woodstock Quarter Erven 11043, 10944-10946, 10949, 10951, 10952 and 10959-10961, Victoria Road, Barron Street, Cornwall Street and Gympie Street, Woodstock, Cape Town: NM HM/WOODSTOCK/11043, 10944-10946, 10949, 10951, 10952 and 10959-10961
Case No: 111201SD01
Comments from the Cape Institute for Architecture and amended plans prepared by Design Three Sixty, dated 11 April 2012 were tabled.
The documents were e-mailed to all members
Mr Shaun Dyers made a power-point presentation.
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Ms Abrahamse-Donovan was present and gave input to the discussion.
In discussion it was noted that: •
DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the application. SD
E.12.3 Phase One Development Proposal, Dock Road, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (Gateway Precinct): NM HM/DOCK ROAD/VICTORIA AND ALFRED WATERFRONT
Case No: X120829JL28M
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Nicolas Baumann, dated August 2012 was tabled The documents had been delivered to and read by ST and PL
Representatives of the applicant and of a home owners association (which had commented) were present and made input into the discussion.
Ms Jenna Lavin made a power-point presentation.
In discussion it was noted that: • The Committee discussed the matter at length. Questions in respect of the height, position, bulk etc of the proposed new buildings were unresolved. Questions regarding the curating and musealisation of the Amsterdam Battery relics were also unresolved.
INTERIM COMMENT The Committee resolved that it was unable to resolve on this matter without further detail. JL
E 13 SECTION 38(8) NEMA RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
E.13.1 None
E 14 SECTION 38(8) NEMA INTERIM COMMENTS
None
E 15 SECTION 38(8) NEMA FINAL COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
E 15.1 Upgrade and Expansion of Chatsworth WWTW, Erf 7819, Remaining Extent of Farm 718, Swartland Municipality, Western Cape: MA HM/WEST COAST/SWARTLAND/CHATSWORTH/CHATSWORTH WWTW
Case No: 120604JL01M
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A Heritage Impact Assessment Report prepared by Pro-Active Archaeological Consultants, dated August 2012 was tabled.
The documents had been delivered to and read by ST, RJ and SW
Ms Jenna Lavin made a power-point presentation
FINAL COMMENT • HWC has no objection to the proposed development
JL
E 15.2 Proposed Clover Valley Wind Energy Generation Facility and Power Transmission Line near Mamre: NM HM/MAMRE/CLOVER VALLEY WIND ENERGY FACILITIES
Case No: 110617JL17M
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Anne-Marie Fick, dated July 2012 was tabled.
The documents had been delivered to and read by ST, SW and PL
Ms Jenna Lavin made a power-point presentation.
Ms Fick, Ms de Villiers and Mr Withers (all representing the applicant) and Mr Smith and Ms xxxxx (representing an objector) were present and contributed to the discussion.
RS recused himself and left the room.
In discussion it was noted that: •
INTERIM COMMENT The Committee resolved that the HIA was incomplete in several aspects and required that the following components be improved: • That all heritage resources be mapped in a meaningful way; • That statements of significance and gradings and of the potential impacts on those significances be clearly articulated ; • That section 38(3)(d) be satisfied.
The Committee agreed that a minimum of a quorum of the Committee would inspect the site and the environs following receipt of the improved report.
JL
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E.15.3 Proposed Groene Kloof Wind Energy Generation Facility and Power Transmission Line near Mamre: NM HM/MAMRE/GROENE KLOOF WIND ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY
Case No: 120123JL12M
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Anne-Marie Fick, dated July 2012 was tabled.
The documents had been delivered to and read by ST, SW and PL
Ms Jenna Lavin made a power-point presentation
Ms Fick, Ms de Villiers and Mr Withers (all representing the applicant) and Mr Smith and Ms xxxxx (representing an objector) were present and contributed to the discussion.
RS recused himself and left the room.
In discussion it was noted that: • Site 245 has considerable archaeological significance and must be protected or excavated.
INTERIM COMMENT The Committee resolved that the HIA was incomplete in several aspects and required that the following components be improved: • That all heritage resources be mapped in a meaningful way; • That statements of significance and gradings and of the potential impacts on those significances be clearly articulated ; • That section 38(3)(d) and (e) be satisfied.
The Committee agreed that a minimum of a quorum of the Committee would inspect the site and the environs following receipt of the improved report.
JL
E 16 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN RESPONSES TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
E.16.1 None
E 17 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN INTERIM COMMENT
E 17.1 None
E 18 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FINAL COMMENT
E 18.1 None
E 19 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
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E 19.1 None
E 20 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION INTERIM COMMENT
E 20.1 None
E 21 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION FINAL COMMENT
E 21.1 None
E 22 Other
E 22.1 None
SECOND SESSION: TEAM WEST PRESENTATION
W 10 SECTION 38(2) RESPONSES TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
W 10.1 None
W 11 SECTION 38(1) INTERIM COMMENT
W.11.1 None
W 12 SECTION 38(4) RECORD OF DECISION
W.12.1 Proposed New Lecture Theatre, Erf 44201, University Avenue, University of Cape Town Upper Campus, Rhodes Estate, Rondebosch: NM HM/RONDEBOSCH/UCT/ERF 44201
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ARCON, dated September 2012 was tabled
The documents had been delivered to and read by SW, QL, ST and SdG
Ms Laura Bridgman made a power-point presentation
Dr Townsend noted that he is employed by UCT and stated that he presumed no party thought he should recuse himself.
The applicant was was represented by Mssrs Jacobs, Flint, Vermeulen and Haupt and the CIA (an interested party) was represented by Mr Buttgens. These parties made contributions to the discussion.
In discussion it was noted that: •
DECISION The Committee resolved to approve Alternative 2 subject to the submission and approval of a revised sketch proposal with a landscape plan.
LB/TG
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W.12.2 Proposed Retirement Village, Erf 11567, Heiderand, Mossel Bay: NM HM/MOSSEL BAY/ERF 11567
Case No: 120417JW13E
Comments from Heritage Mossel Bay, dated 18 September 2012 were tabled
In discussion it was noted that: • Heritage Mossel Bay has no objection to the proposed development.
DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the proposal. Archaeological monitoring is not required.
JW
W 13 SECTION 38(8) NEMA RESPONSES TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
W.13.1 None
W 14 SECTION 38(8) NEMA INTERIM COMMENTS
W.14.1 None
W 15 SECTION 38(8) NEMA FINAL COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
W.15.1 Proposed Expansion or Construction of Balancing Dams for the Vygeboom Irrigation Board on Klipfontein Farm 23/82 and Twaal Ffontein Farm 3/83, Caledon: MA HM/CALEDON/KLIPFONTEIN FARM 23/82 AND TWAALFFONTEIN FARM 3/83
Case No: 120627TS33M
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by John Almond was tabled
The documents had been delivered to and read by ST, RJ and SdG
Mr Troy Smuts made a power-point presentation
FINAL COMMENTS The Committee resolved that HWC has no objection to the proposed development.
TS
W.15.2 Proposed Enlargement of the Rietvlei Dam on Ptn 2, 14 & 15 of the Farm De Rietvlei No 150, Robertson: NM HM/ROBERTSON/PTN 2, 14 & 15 OF THE FARM DE RIETVLEI NO 150
Case No: 120904TS01M
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by John Almond was tabled
The documents had been delivered to and read by ST, RJ and SdG
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Mr Troy Smuts made a power-point presentation
FINAL COMMENTS The Committee resolved that HWC has no objection to the proposed development.
TS
W 16 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP
W.16.1 None
W 17 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN INTERIM COMMENT
W 17.1 None
W 18 SECTION 38(8) MPA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FINAL COMMENT
W 18.1 None
W 19 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVEL
W 19.1 None
W 20 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION INTERIM COMMENT
W 20.1 None
W 21 SECTION 38(8) OTHER LEGISLATION FINAL COMMENT
W 21.1 None
22. OTHER
22.1 None
23 Adoption of decisions and resolutions
23.1 The Committee agreed to adopt the decisions and resolutions .
24. CLOSURE – 15H50
25. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 14 November 2012
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