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Page 1 of 38 MINUTES OF THE 75th MEETING OF THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA) KERALA HELD ON 28.10.2017 AT 10.00 AM AT HARITHASREE HALL, STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA) KERALA. Present: 1. Prof. (Dr). K.P. Joy, Chairman, SEIAA 2. Dr. J. Subhashini, Member, SEIAA 3. Sri.James Varghese. I.A.S. Additional Chief Secretary & Member Secretary, SEIAA. The 75th meeting of SEIAA and the 42ndmeeting of the Authority as constituted by the notification No. S.O. 804 (F) dated 19-3-2015 was held at Harithasree Hall, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Kerala on 28th October 2017 from 10.00 A.M. with the Chairman, Dr.K.P.Joy in the chair. The Chairman welcomed the members. Item No: 75.01 Confirmation of Minutes of 74thSEIAA Meeting Confirmed Item No :75.02 Environmental clearance for the proposed Super Speciality Hospital Project in Sy. Nos.402/5-2,6,6-1,7,17-1-1, 403/1,11,12-1, 404/1-1,4-1,5-1,6-1, 405/8-1,9-1-1,11-2,13,13-1,14-1-1,14-2,15 at Mel Thonnakkal Village, Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala of Mr.Abdul Rahman Nazarudeen, Managing Director, Kerala Medicity Medical Services Pvt. Ltd. (FileNo. 1125/EC/SEIAA/KL/2017) Mr.Abdul Rahman Nazarudeen, Managing Director, Kerala Medicity Medical ServicePvt. Ltd, KavumoolaVeedu, Mullaramcode, Manmboor P.O, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala-695317, vide his application received online, has sought Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 for the proposed Residential Project in survey Nos. 402/5-2,6,6-1,7,17-1-1, 403/1,11,12-1, 404/1-1,4-1,5-1,6-1, 405/8-1,9-1-1,11-2,13,13-1,14-1- 1,14-2,15,MelThonnakal Village, Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. It is interalia, noted that the project comes under the Category B, 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification 2006. Minutes of the 75thmeeting of SEIAA held on 28th October 2017 Page 2 of 38 The total plot area of the proposed project is 1.70 ha. The total built-up area of about 38901 sq.m. with supporting infrastructure facilities. The total cost of the project is Rs. 96.72 Crores. The proposal was placed in the 73rd Meeting of SEAC held on 30th& 31st May, 2017and decided to defer the item for field inspectionand also directed the proponent to submit the following details/clarifications. a) A convincing water balance statement and details of dependable source of water b) Details of parking facility with enhanced provisions c) Details of cutting and filling and measures to ensure the stability of the steep cut faces. Subsequently, site visit was conducted on 04.07.2017 by Subcommittee consisting of Sri. Ajaya Kumar and Sri. John Mathai. The proposal was considered in the 76th meeting SEAC held on 25th& 26th July 2017.The Committee appraised the proposal based on Form 1, Form I A, field inspection report of the Sub Committee and all other documents submitted with the proposal. The Committee decided to Recommend for issuance of ECsubject to general conditions in addition to the following specific conditions. 1. Width of road starting from old NH to the plot is adequate as per KMBR but its width should be enhanced with wide footpath so that pedestrian safety is assured. Parking in this road should be avoided. 2. Access road should be provided all around for fire fighting and evacuation 3. The existing storm water channel on the southern side is to be defined with definite width and depth to ensure natural flow. A buffer distance of at least 3 m to be left between the edge of the road and the existing storm water channel. 4. The source of water will be from a pond to be developed 300 m away from the project site. This source should be solely dedicated to the project. RWH with a capacity of 1400 m3 will also be provided. 5. Excess STP treated water should be safely disposed. 6. Structural design of retaining wall on the north should ensure stability. 7. Parking facility for 361 cars is provided which is adequate as per existing KMBR. But provision should be provided for the future enhancement of parking facility. As CSR component the proponent agreed to give free treatment to 50 BPL patients suffering from serious ailments referred to them by the local body. The proposal was placed in the 74th meeting of SEIAA and decided to defer the proposal for receipt of basic information asked for and for considering in the next meeting. Minutes of the 75thmeeting of SEIAA held on 28th October 2017 Page 3 of 38 Authority accepted the recommendation of SEAC and decided to issue EC subject to general condition in addition to the following specific conditions. 1. Width of road starting from old NH to the plot is adequate as per KMBR but its width should be enhanced with wide footpath so that pedestrian safety is assured. Parking in this road should be avoided. This is also required to avoid parking of cars along the road. 2. Access road should be provided all around for fire fighting and evacuation 3. The existing storm water channel on the southern side is to be defined with definite width and depth to ensure natural flow. A buffer distance of at least 3 m to be left between the edge of the road and the existing storm water channel. 4. The source of water will be from a pond to be developed 300 m away from the project site. This source should be solely dedicated to the project. RWH with a capacity of 1400 m3 will also be provided. 5. A safe plan for disposal of excess STP treated water should be submitted. 6. Structural design of retaining wall on the north should ensure stability. Structural design certified by a Structural engineer should be submitted certifying safety during construction and lifetime. 7. Parking facility for 361 cars is provided which is adequate as per existing KMBR. But provision should be provided for the future enhancement of parking facility to atleast 400 at the time when completion plan is submitted. A certificate to this extent shall be obtained. 8. Car parking should be made available for patients and visitors without fee. As CSR component 2% of the total project cost should be set apart to give free treatment to 50 BPL patients suffering from serious ailments referred to them by the local body and also for other CSR activities. A notarised affidavit for the commitment of CSR activities and also agreeing to all the general and specific conditions should be submitted as noted above before the issuance of EC. Item No. 75.03 Environmental clearance for the Proposed Residential Apartment Project in Sy. Nos. 224/1 Poonithura Village, KanayannurTaluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala of Mr.K.V.AbdulAzeez, Managing Partner, M/s Skyline Builders (File No. 1114/EC/SEIAA/KL/2017) Mr.K.V.AbdulAzeez, Managing Partner, M/s Skyline Builders , 41/349 B, Skyline House,Rajaji Road, Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala-682035, vide his application received online, has sought Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 for the proposed Minutes of the 75thmeeting of SEIAA held on 28th October 2017 Page 4 of 38 Residential Project in survey Nos.224/1 Poonithura Village, KanayannurTaluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. It is interalia, noted that the project comes under the Category B, 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification 2006. No forest land is involved in the present project. The height of the proposed building is 83.25 m and the total plot area of the proposed project is 4,917.105sq.m. The total built-up area of about 23,609.06 sq.m. with supporting infrastructure facilities. The total cost of the project is Rs. 41.40 Crores. The proposal was placed in the 73rd meeting held on 30th& 31st May 2017 anddecided to defer the item for field inspection.The Committee also sought more clarity/ assurance from the proponent on the following points. a) Adequacy of the source of water b) In view of the nearby water body whether the site needs clearance under the CRZ notification c) Proof of having applied for the wildlife clearance. d) Portion of energy requirements proposed to be met from non-conventional sources Accordingly the Sub Committee members consisting of Sri Sreekumaran Nair, Sri S. Ajayakumar, Sri John Mathai, Sri KG Padmakumar, Sri George Chackacherry and Sri EA Jayson conducted the site visit on 22nd June 2017. The proposal was placed in the 75th meeting of SEAC held on 29th& 30th June 2017. The Committee appraised the Form I, Form IA, Conceptual plan, field visit report and all other documents. The Committee verified the additional documents submitted by the proponent and found satisfactory. The Committee decided to Recommend for issuance of EC subject to the general conditions and a written commitment about the quantity of energy proposed to be met from solar source. The proponent agreed to set apart an amount of Rs.25 lakh over a period of 3 years for CSR activities for the welfare of the local community in consultation with the local body. The proposal was placed in the 73rd meeting of SEIAA held on 15th September 2017. Authority noticed that the field inspection states that the proposal is for the expansion of the existing building under construction with a valid permit received on 10.01.2013. As the vertical expansion of building is going on, without EC the Authority authorized the Chairman to ascertain whether the construction already carried out attract violation proceedings by visiting the site for consideration in the next meeting.