Approved Minutes of the Meeting of the Impact Assessment Committee (IACOM) of Heritage Western Cape (HWC) held on the 1st Floor in the Boardroom, Protea Assurance Building, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, at 09H00 on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 1. Opening and Welcome The Chairperson, Mr Chris Snelling (CSn), opened the meeting at 09H05 and welcomed everyone present. 2. Attendance Members Staff Mr Chris Snelling (CSn) Ms Penelope Meyer (PM) Mr Siphiwo Mavumengwana (SM) Ms Waseefa Dhansay (WD) Mr Guy Thomas (GT) Mr Andrew September (AS) Mr Frik Vermeulen (FV) Ms Stephanie-Anne Barnardt (SB) Ms Cecilene Muller (CM) Mr Olwethu Dlova (OD) Mr Dave Saunders (DS) Ms NosiphiwoThafeni (NT) Dr Antonia Malan (AM) (co-opted) Mr Lwazi Bhengu (LB) Ms Heidi Boise (HB) Observers Mr Zwelibanzi Shiceka (ZS) (Drakenstein Municipality) Draft Visitors Dr Stephen Townsend Mr Johan van Papendorp Mr Andre Pentz Mr Andrew Berman Mr Sebastian van Greunen Mr Zane De Decker Mr Simon Birch Mr NeilFranks Ms Danjelle Midgley Mr William Whitaker Mr Myles Wilson Mr John Lanham Ms Fidna Caira Prof Mino Caira Ms Robyn Campbell Ms Giselle Courtney Dr Janine Maske Mr Unathi Mayonowo Ms Karin Dugmore-Strom Mr Graham Jacobs Mr David Gibbs Mr Gerhard Swart Ms Katie Smuts 3. Apologies Dr Lita Webley (LW) Dr Mxolisi Dlamuka (MD) Ms Colette Scheermeyer (CSc) Prof Lucien Le Grange. (LlG) 3.1. Absent None Approved IAComMinutes_13 February 2019 1 4. Approval of the Agenda 4.1 The Committee resolved to approve the agenda dated 13 February 2019 with additional items. 5. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5.1 The Committee resolved to approve the minutes dated 16 January 2019 with minor amendments. 6. Disclosure of Interest 6.1 None 7. Confidential Matters 7.1 None 8. Appointments 8.1 None 9 Administrative Matters 9.1 Outcome of the Appeals Committee, Tribunal and Court Cases Draft PM reported back on the following Appeals matters: Proposed Partial Demolition, Addition and Alteration at Erven 2455 & 2456, C/O Joubert & Merriman Streets, Stellenbosch: Section 34 Proposed Addition and Alteration at Erf 191, 119 Buitenkant Street, Gardens: Section 34 Proposed Total Demolition of Erf 86752, Muizenberg: Section 34 Proposed Development on the Remainder of Erf 49306, The Cannon Brewery, Cannon Street, Newlands: Section 38(4) Proposed Alteration at Erf 4140, Ou Hoofgebou, Stellenbosch University, Ryeneveld Street: Section 27 Proposed New Mixed-Development for Site B & C, Erf 173716, Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront: Section 38(4) Proposed Total Demolition, Erf 624 and 642, Marine Drive, Hermanus: Section 34 Proposed Mixed-Development on Erven 2325 & 6472, Meade Street, George: Section 38(1) Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 944, 126 High Level Road, Green Point: Section 34 Proposed Total Demolition, Replacement Structure, Erf 3032, 150 Buitengracht Street, Bo-Kaap: Section 34 Proposed Total Demolition, Erf 25754, 307 Main Road, Observatory: Section 34 Proposed Total Demolition at Erf 290, 29 Ocean View Drive Green Point: Section 34 9.2 Access cards. OD reported back on progress made. Approved IAComMinutes_13 February 2019 2 9.3 Collier Jetty, V&A Waterfront The request from BELCom for IACom members to be co-opted onto BELCom was discussed. The Committee did not believe that it would be appropriate in this particular instance to be co- opted, as it had previously discussed the total demolition at its meeting of 5 December 2018 and its opinion is on record. 9.4 Wupperthal AM and PM provided feedback to the Committee which was noted. Points raised include: The EXCO of HWC met to deal specifically with Wupperthal, and resolved to oversee the process. The CIFA is putting together a team of volunteers to assess and record the residential structures. A primary issue to be resolved is one of communication with the community, however it was noted that the EXCO has met with the ‘crisis committee’ set up by the Church and Community. Agreement has been reached between the Department of Human Settlements, the Church and the Municipality. A primary need is for the erection of temporary structures to house displaced members of the community. A permit has been issued for these structures in terms of s31. PM has met with the Church representatives and clarified the s31 process. AM requested that if anyone is in possession of, or knows of any relevant documentation on Wupperthal that will assist in the restoration/rebuild, to forward this to her. Draft 9.5 Approval of minutes via email The protocol for approval of minutes via email was endorsed by HWC Council. 10. Standing Items 10.1 Site Inspections The Committee has conducted the following site inspections: Proposed Lindani Village Development, Portion 1 of Farm 167, Stellenbosch 10.2 Report back from ExCo, Council and other Committees Nothing to report. 10.3 Discussion of the agenda Noted. 10.4 Potential Site Inspections Proposed Residential Village on Farm Esperant, Erf 4722, Blouvlei, Wellington Approved IAComMinutes_13 February 2019 3 MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED 11 SECTION 38(2) RESPONSES TO NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DEVELOP 11.1 None 12 SECTION 38(1) INTERIM COMMENT 12.1 None 13 SECTION 38(4) RECORD OF DECISION 13.1 Proposed Lindani Village Development, Portion 1 of Farm 167, Stellenbosch: NM HM/CAPE WINELANDS/ STELLENBOSCH/ PORTION 1 FARM 167 Case No: 17050401WD0508M IACom reported back on the site visit undertaken on 6 February 2019. Site visit report prepared by CSn dated 6 February 2019 attached (annexure SI1). DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed: CSn read out the site inspection report and its findings. It was noted that the proposed development is essentially an infill development, and that the development would not impact on heritage resources. Draft The site itself is of no particular heritage significance. The sites adjacent to the proposed development are currently under construction. The development is separated from the highly significant, (Grade 1), Idas Valley cultural landscape, and furthermore when viewed from Helshoogte Road, will not be any more visible than existing or new development underway in the area surrounding it. The impact on the cultural landscape is negligible as the Hillside forms a dominant backdrop to the proposed development. The visual absorption capacity is moderate as the scale of the proposed development at the foothill of Hillside does not impact on the view shed from Helshoogte Road with its scenic view as a resource. RECORD OF DECISION: The Committee endorsed the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) as having met the requirements of s.38(3) of the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA)and resolved that the development as tabled in the HIA, (Figures 12 and 13 tabled on pages 23 and 24 of the Draft Report dated October 2017), may proceed with conditions: 1. The site development layout must be substantially in accordance with the drawings tabled and listed in the HIA. 2. A final Landscape Site Development Plan must be submitted to HWC for endorsement prior to any civil works on site. This can be dealt with by HOMS. 3. If any archaeological material or human burials or human remains are exposed or uncovered during the course of development, then work in the immediate area should be stopped and HWC must be informed. WD Approved IAComMinutes_13 February 2019 4 13.2 RE of Erf 144264, 1566015 and 17233, Newlands Cricket Ground: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/NEWLANDS/ RE OF ERF 144264, 166015 AND 172333 Case No: 14092208GT0825E Revised sketch plans of the previously approved Heritage Impact Assessment were tabled. Ms Waseefa Dhansay gave PowerPoint presentation. Dr Stephen Townsend and Mr Johan van Papendorp were present and took part in the discussion. DISCUSSION: The Committee noted the previously approved Sketch Plans and agreed that the submission was in general accordance with the previous approval. ENDORSEMENT: 1. The Committee endorsed the Phase I drawings submitted as being in accordance with previously approved sketch plans, and satisfy the requirement for the tree replacement plan. 2. The Committee recommended that any future phases of this approved development can be dealt with by HOMs. WD Draft 13.3 Proposed Total Demolition of 3 Buildings & Consolidation for the Development of a Four Storey (Lower Ground Parking, 2 Floors & a Floor in the Roof) Erven 31751; Erven 31752; Erven 150019, Rosebank: MA HM/ CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN/ROSEBANK/ERVEN 31751; ERVEN 31752; ERVEN 150019 Case No: 17111605ZK1122E Record of Decision, Section 38(4) application documents and Final Integrated Heritage Impact Assessment were tabled. Ms Stephanie Barnardt gave PowerPoint presentation. Dr Stephen Townsend, Mr Andre Pentz, Mr Andrew Berman, Mr Sebastian van Greunen, Mr Zane De Decker, Mr Simon Birch, Mr Neil Franks, Ms Danjelle Midgley and Mr William Whitakerwere present and took part in the discussion. DISCUSSION Amongst other things, the following was discussed: Dr Townsend and Mr Franks made representation on behalf of objectors, and Mr Pentz responded on behalf of the applicant. The objectors noted that the scale of the development had been considerably reduced, however there are still concerns in respect of the insufficient articulation of the proposed buildings, and that in its current form, the proposal does not adequately Approved IAComMinutes_13 February 2019 5 respond to the townscape of the area, which has been identified as a heritage resource, and is a proposed Heritage Protection Overlay Zone. The applicant acknowledged that the façade articulation required further work, but due to the Festive Season break, there had not been sufficient time to attend to this The Committee commended the applicant for the steps that had been taken to reduce the impact of the building, and further noted that most of its concerns previously raised had been addressed, and that in principle the scale of the building, its footprint, and envelope, as tabled, is appropriate.