8. Identified significant sites in surrounding area within Orange Grove Precinct_Fellside Locality map and history of Fellside Fig. 179 Fellside is located along the north-western side of Louis Botha Avenue, bordering Orange Grove to the North and South, Houghton Estate and Victoria to the western side (Source: City Council of Johannesburg, GIS map) Fellside consists of mostly single storey freestanding residences which were built around the 1920s and forms part of the Heritage Impact Assessment study area. A number of sites were identified to show the existing original houses within the area and to give some examples of architectural styles in Fellside. Most of the houses were altered and added on over time and the original structure is not visible anymore. The boundary walls are a visual barrier to get a clear overview of the existing buidlings in the area. Fig. 180 Typical streetscape with rows of Plane trees in Fellside (Source: tsica heritage consultants, 2015) 281 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] Introduction to residential category Residential buildings are buildings that are generally used for residential purposes or have been zoned for residential usage. It must be noted the majority of residences are over 60 years, it was therefore imperative for detailed visual study to be done where the most significant buildings were mapped out. Their significance could be as a result of them being associated to prominent figures, association with special events, design patterns of a certain period in history, rarity or part of an important architectural school. Most of the sites identified in this category are of importance in their local contexts and are representative of the historical and cultural patterns that could be discerned from the built environment. All the identified sites were given a 3A category explained below. Grading 3A_Sites that have a highly significant association with a historic person, social grouping, historic events, public memories, historical activities, and historical landmarks (should by all means be conserved) 3B_ Buildings of marginally lesser significance (possibility of senstive alteration and addition to the interior) 3C_Buildings and or sites whose significance is in large part significance that contributes to the character of significance of the environs (possibility for alteration and addition to the exterior) Summary Table of identified sites in the residential category: Site/ Description Provisional Heritage Stand Grading Implications No. 67 Single storey freestanding building with 3A Conservation highly centrally located stoep recommended 125 Double storey residence with slate tiled 3A Conservation highly roofing recommended 282 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] 8.1 Single storey freestanding building with centrally located stoep_Stand 67 Address 29 Castle Street Stand No. 67 Current Zoning Residential 1 Year of erection 1927 Architect Unknown Heritage Significance Architectural Statement of Significance (a) its importance in the community, or pattern (Heritage importance grading system of South Africa’s history; due to the National Heritage Resources Act 25, 1999) Proposed SAHRA Grading 3A Site Description Single storey freestanding residence with centrally located front stoep with columns supporting the stoep roof. The three bedroomed house was designed in 1927 and is still in a very good original condition. It is a good example of the freestanding houses in close proximity to Louis Botha Avenue. Locality Map Fig. 181 Stand 67 is located north-eastern side of Castle Street and South of Davidson Street within the residential area of Fellside (Source: City Council of Johannesburg, GIS map) 283 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] Original plan for Stand 67 Fig. 182 Plan for proposed dwelling house on Stand 67 & 68 Typical example of single storey freestanding house with centrally located stoep, an additional stoep was built on side elevation (Source: City Council of Johannesburg, Plans Archive) Identifying Image Fig. 183 Single storey residence with corrugated iron roofing and centrally located front stoep covering the arched main entrance, face brick detailing like building edges and arched entrance are still in very good condition (Source: tsica heritage consultants, 2015) 284 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] Impact of Proposed Development Plan on Heritage Densities Recommendations Medium to Low densities Well preserved freestanding single storey (100-160dph) new buildings residence from late 1920s forms part of a suggested maximum scale unique streetscape within Fellside and it is is 4-6 and a minimum of 2 therefore recommended that the building storeys needs to be preserved. Transport Recommendations Sites fall out of main BRT Not applicable. route transit spine Social Cluster Recommendations Development Not applicable. No social cluster development is ear marked for this area Mixed-use Development Recommendations Site falls out of mixed-use Site is surrounded by single storey development residences and it is recommended to maintain building heights to maximum two storeys in close proximity to the residence. Conservation Management Policies_ Grade 3A_Residential sites Conservation management plans (CMPs) help to guide the management and running of heritage sites, scenarios, particularly if the heritage buildings or site are earmarked for development. The CMP particularly the policies and guidelines, should be used in the preparation of future expressions of interest, development and feasibility studies, as well as by consultants planning or documenting future work. In conjunction with the SWOT analysis it becomes a useful tool in assessing the opportunities that can arise from the development as well as identify potential risk or threat of the site. In case were development is earmarked for an area certain type of buildings can begin to diminish from a suburb, the purpose of the residential CMP is to make sure that certain type of residential buildings that exhibit, uniqueness, are aesthetically pleasing, or retain a high association with the social or cultural history are conserved and guidelines to their conservation and management are made known. 285 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] Swot Analysis Analysis Result Strength Typical freestanding residence with centrally located column supported stoep forms part of a unique streetscape and is in a very good condition and most of the original features are still in place Weakness Not applicable Risk/ Threat The site is located in an area of medium density development and it may change the character of the site if new buildings are erected near it Strength/Opportunity Well preserved 1920s freestanding residence could form part of architectural historical walking tour within Orange Grove Conservation Management Policies_Residential sites Views/Vistas Retain views of the aesthetically and architecturally significant building Ensure that all new buildings erected do not conflict or overpower the heritage buildings Fabric and Setting Retain and restore all the original materials, doors, window panels and other original features of the buildings if alterations are intended for the building If additions are to be made, then a contrasting modern materials to be used according to conservation principles Management Establish a team of heritage/conservation professionals which oversee the restoration of historical structures and the introduction of new buildings on site or near the site Future Development Adaptively re-use the buildings in a manner that will not diminish – and will ideally enhance – their historical or cultural integrity Integrate site into tourism route Ensure that alterations and additions are made only after consultation with the Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (Gauteng) and in accordance with the National Heritage Resources Act of 1999 section 34 or section 36 Public facilitation takes place prior to any development 286 Monika Läuferts le Roux & Judith Muindisi, tsica heritage consultants Office: 5th Avenue, 41 – Westdene – 2092 – Johannesburg; Tel: 011 477-8821 [email protected] 8.2 Double storey residence with slate tiled roofing_Stand 125 Address 4 Unity Street Stand No. 125 Current Zoning Residential 1 Year of erection 1936 Architect A.R. Harris Heritage Significance Architectural Statement of Significance (a) its importance in the community, or pattern (Heritage importance grading system of South Africa’s history; due to the National Heritage Resources Act 25, 1999) Proposed SAHRA Grading 3A Site Description Double storey residence which forms part of the residential area of Fellside along the north-eastern side of Louis Botha Avenue. The house was designed by the architect A.R. Harris which designed an octagonal shaped floor plan along the northern section of the house. The face