Final BELCOM Decisions 08 March 2018
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APPROVED DECISIONS OF THE MEETING OF HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE, ADDITIONAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE PERMIT COMMITTEE (BELCOM) Held on Thursday, 8 March 2018 in the 7th Floor Boardroom at the Offices of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Protea Assurance Building, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town at 09:30 MATTERS DISCUSSED 11 PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITES: SECTION 27 PERMIT APPLICATIONS 11.1 None 12 STRUCTURES OLDER THAN 60 YEARS: SECTION 34 PERMIT FOR TOTAL DEMOLITION 12.1 Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 8736, 60-62 Hyde Street, Zonnebloem: MA HM/ CAPE METROPOLITAN/ ZONNEBLOEM/ ERF 8736 Case No: 17031701HB0411E RECORD OF DECISION 1) The Committee resolved not to approve the application, as it negatively impacts on the heritage resources on the property, and the streetscape. The use of the entire ground floor as parking, and the eradication of one full house width as a parking garage frontage is a concern, although some committee members were of the opinion that a design solution for the garage door, such as has been used for De Waterkant properties, could be incorporated. 2) Should this application be resubmitted, the heritage report must be expanded to address the full range of heritage significance assessment criteria defined by the NHRA, and include integrated heritage design indicators to inform development parameters for the owner, including, but not limited to the following; The social historic heritage importance of the site, as a remnant component of District Six. Considerations of, and references to previous heritage reports which have a bearing on the locale. The house which is the subject of the application must to be considered as a contributory component of the row of houses alongside it. Issues raised per minutes of BELCom of 28 Feb 2018. HB 12.2 Proposed Total Demolition, Erf 60, 4 Bellwood Road, Fresnaye: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ FRESNAYE/ ERF 60 Case No: 17102512WD1101E FURTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. The applicant to liaise further with the HWC case officer. The applicant has made an application based on the applicant’s own information about a development on the adjacent site, but at the same time is unsure of the status of that possible development. The applicant is to inform the case officer further on the facts relevant to the adjacent site application, confirming, inter alia, the age of the Approved Additional BELCom Decisions_8 March 2018 1 neighbouring building, and whether the adjacent property has a valid demolition permit. 2. When/ if the issues at 1) have been clarified, the application may be re-submitted to BELCom for assessment. WD 12.3 Proposed Total Demolition, Erf 102, 3 Princess Road, Fresnaye: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ FRESNAYE/ ERF 102 Case No: 17061509WD0829 RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved to undertake a site inspection. WD 13 STRUCTURES OLDER THAN 60 YEARS: SECTION 34 PERMIT FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION/ALTERATIONS 13.1 Proposed Additions and Alterations to Erven 2071 and 9545, Corner of Spaanschemat River & Doordrift Roads, Constantia: MA HM/CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/CONSTANTIA/ERVEN 2071 & 9545 Case No: 17103004KR1101M RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the application for the complete demolition of the structure illustrated on the drawing (Landscape Master Plan dated 12 February 2018 by Planning Partners) with the following conditions: 1. That the Landscape Master Plan is implemented in its entirety; 2. That a close-out report documenting completion of the landscape plan in full is submitted by the Heritage practitioner to HWC within 30 days of practical completion. 3. Practical completion must be no more than one year from the date of issue of the Permit. 4. Any alteration to this landscape plan must be subject to a new submission to HWC. ZK 13.2 Proposed Additions and Alterations, Erf 115 and 116, 75 Kloof Road, Fresnaye: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ FRESNAYE/ ERF 115 AND116 Case No: 17103018WD1208E FURTHER REQUIREMENTS The Architect to explore alternative design solution/s which retain the existing front gable, including the rooms and roofs associated with the gable, and including the existing stoep: in essence, the experience of the frontage from the street must be retained. The design must appropriately respond to the IIIB grade/significance of the heritage resource, retaining enough of the original house to preserve heritage significance. The bulk of proposed first floor accommodation to be set back into the depth of the site. WD Approved Additional BELCom Decisions_8 March 2018 2 13.3 Proposed Partial Demolition, Addition, Restoration and Alteration to Farm 6/153, Hendrikse Street, Stellenbosch “Old Bethlehem”: MA HM/CAPE WINELANDS/STELLENBOSCH/FARM6/153 Case No: 16041911HB0511E / 17030314HB0307E RECORD OF DECISION 1. The site visit report is to be updated as per comments and to be circulated to the case officer. 2. The Committee resolved to endorse the Draft Heritage Agreement submitted to HWC via e-mail dated 5 March 2018, with the proviso that an archaeological component is included. HB 13.4 Proposed Additions and Alterations at Farm 501/20, Mooikelder, Main Road, Northern-Paarl: MA HM/ CAPE WINELANDS/ DRAKENSTEIN/ PAARL/NORTHERN- PAARL/ FARM 501/20 Case No: 091407HB1004E RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the application with following suspensive conditions: 1. A methodology for repairs to historic joinery/plaster/etc is to be provided. The rustic quality of the 2. Integrated service drawings (electrical, data, water, HVAC, fire, etc.) are to be provided. 3. From date of commencement of works, the consultant is to submit monthly progress reports to HWC. 4. The insertion of new doors is only to be allowed where timber is fundamentally not repairable. The underlying principle to be adopted is that repairs to existing joinery must be favoured over replacement, with replacement considered only as a last resort. This to be included in the methodology referred to in 1 above, and appropriately illustrated in the monthly HWC progress reports. 5. The new glass doors proposed in front of the timber main and side double entrance doors are not approved in this position but may be inserted on the inside of these doors to open into the interior. 6. Only lime plasters, mortars and renders (i.e. without any Portland cement) to HWC approved specifications, are to be used on site. 7. Only limewash without Portland cement additives, and to HWC approved specifications, is to be used on all ancient wall fabric, to ensure compatibility and ‘breathability’. Possibly breathable proprietary renders and paints such as produced by Keim or “Breathcote” may be used in lieu of limewash but only with the approval of HWC. 8. The rigid type of insulation proposed for the first floor ceiling must be detailed so as not to compromise heritage fabric of roof members. 9. The lightweight screed for the upper level floor must be laid on a bond breaker so that it is removable in due course, and moves separately from the existing structure. HB Approved Additional BELCom Decisions_8 March 2018 3 13.5 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 3008, 184 Upper Buitenkant Street, Oranjezicht: MA HM/CAPE METROPOLITAN/ORANJEZICHT/ERF 3008 Case No: 17110216HB1208E RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the application with the following conditions: 1. An architect with suitable heritage experience to be appointed to oversee the detailed resolution of: (i) The timber garage door, which is to complement the new pedestrian gate. (ii) The balustrading to proposed balcony is to be appropriate in terms of surrounding heritage detailing, not overpowering historic details. (iii) A re-designed rear elevation which is to be set back 900mm as recommended in the CoCT commentary. (iv) Other elements on street facades including the bin storage gate which must be timber in lieu of aluminium. HB 13.6 Proposed Additions and Alterations, Erf 15145, 7 Princess Street, Walmer Estate: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/WALMER ESTATE/ ERF 15145 Case No: 17113003WD1208E RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved not to approve the application with two members dissenting. The Committee would consider alternative design strategies that maintain the present open verandah. Enclosure of the veranda for additional internal accommodation is not supported. WD 13.7 Proposed Partial Demolition, Additions and Alterations on Erf 170697, the Former Avalon Hotel, Gardens: MA HM\CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN\GARDENS\ERF 170697 Case No: 17040606HB0420E; 16022906GT0315E Amongst other things, the following was discussed: Requirements outlined in the previous minutes 6 February 2018 have been met in principle only – the current sets of drawings are still very sketchy. It is therefore required that the heritage consultant continue to oversee the detailed resolution and implementation of those requirements. RECORD OF DECISION The Committee resolved to approve the revised application Sketch Drawings prepared Vivid Architects submitted by email dated 14 February 2018 with the following conditions: 1. Methodologies for repairs to historic joinery, plaster and other historic materials to be submitted by the Heritage consultant to the Committee. 2. Integrated services drawings (electrical, data, water, HVAC, fire, etc.) indicating nature and extent of (minimal) impact on heritage resources are to be submitted by the Heritage consultant to the Committee. Approved Additional BELCom Decisions_8 March 2018 4 3. The previous minutes dated 6 February 2018 must be further referred to, such that the heritage consultant