CCEEDDEERRBBEERRGG MMUUNNIICCIIPPAALL SSPPAATTIIAALL DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTT FFRRAAMMEEWWOORRKK PHASE 5: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION March 2014 CCEEDDEERRBBEERRGG MMUUNNIICCIIPPAALL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PHASE 5: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT prepared for and DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY AND LAND AFFAIRS Private Bag X2 Clanwilliam 8135 Private Bag X9073 Cape Town 8000 Tel: 027 482-8000 Tel: 021409-0340 by CNdV africa Pty Ltd environmental planning, landscape architecture, urban design 17 New Church Street, Cape Town, 8001 Tel: (021)424-5022 Fax: (021)424-6837 Email: [email protected] March 2014 CONTENTS 1. PHASE 5: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Purpose of this Report 1.1.2 Guidelines for the Formulation of SDFs 1.1.3 Public Participation Phases 1.2 Phase 5: Open House Meetings LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Public Participation Phases LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure A Comments and Response Table Annexure B Advertisement: Phase 5 Annexure C Open house Posters Annexure D Attendance Registers CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY SDF (13.2231) CNdV africa (Pty) Ltd DRAFT PHASE 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT page i 6 March 2014 1. CONSULTATION PROCESS 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT The Guidelines for the Formulation of SDF’s (January 2011) have been applied in the process of drafting the Cederberg Spatial Development Framework, situated in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The guidelines prescribe 7 phases, of which 2 phases involve public participation. The purpose of this report is to serve as a record of the public participation phases undertaken during the Cederberg SDF process. This report will be updated as the various phases of the project are completed. 1.1.2 GUIDELINES FOR THE FORMULATION OF SDF’s (January 2011) These guidelines comply with the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (MSA) (Act 32 of 2000), the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA) (Act 67 of 1998) and the principles of the Development Facilitation Act, 1995 (DFA) (Act 67 of 1995). The following section briefly describes where Figure 1 Public participation phases public participation fits in this process. 1.1.3 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PHASES Phase 2 involves consultation with Council, internal departments, the general public, other municipalities/districts and government agencies. The SDF guidelines (referred to in 1.1.1, above) stipulate a total of seven The main purpose of this phase is to gain an understanding of the current phases of which public engagement (or public participation) forms part of issues within the Municipality and to formulate a spatial vision or desired in order to: future scenario for the study area. • Create an awareness of the project and the process; Phase 5 again involves public consultation. The purpose is to achieve • Identify strategic issues, support for the draft Precinct Plan by consulting Municipality, government • Stimulate future thinking; and, agencies, local councils, the public and various sector experts. Inputs from • Provide valuable information for analysing the status quo. this phase will be evaluated and incorporated into the draft Precinct Plan in order to produce a final Precinct Plan would then be presented for The guidelines make provision for two interactive public participation Council adoption. phases, Phases 2 and 5 (refer to Figure 1.). The focus of this report is the Phase 5 Public Participation Process. CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY SDF (13.2231) CNdV africa (Pty) Ltd DRAFT PHASE 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT page 1 6 March 2014 1.2 PHASE 5 OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS The Draft Spatial Development Framework report was advertised for a period of 30 days, with the comment period closing on the 23 February 2014. Two open house sessions were held as follows: • 12 February 2014 at 11h00 in Clanwilliam (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5); and, • 13 February 2014 at 11h00 in Wupperthal (Ward 6). The Municipality arranged transportation for members of the public from the towns of Citrusdal, Graafwater, Lamberts Bay and Elands Bay to attend the open house meeting in Clanwilliam. Information was presented in poster format; no formal presentation was made. The comments received during the public participation process (phase) are listed in Annexure A. CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY SDF (13.2231) CNdV africa (Pty) Ltd DRAFT PHASE 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT page 2 6 March 2014 ANNEXURE A COMMENTS AND RESPONSE TABLE CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY SDF (13.2231) CNdV africa (Pty) Ltd DRAFT PHASE 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT page 3 6 March 2014 NO ORGANISATION COMMENT RESPONSE 1. Tourism and LED: 1.1 Creation of tourist-friendly spaces where crafters and artisans can 1.1 Final SDF to indicate locations for periodic markets, see page 264 of make and sell their products. This can also coincide with spaces where the draft CDF dated 13 December 2013. Cederberg Municipality local food vendors can sell their products. 1 Nigel Mercuur 1.2 Provision of spaces in informal settlements where trading can take 1.2 See response to 1.1. place. This will minimize the need to travel vast distances to the town centers, especially for people without adequate means of transport. 2. The following suggestions for inclusion were received from Corporate Services : 2.1 P9.- Indian/Asian as well as foreigners from African countries such as 2.1 Text to be included in Section 5.2.2 of the updated CDF report. Nigeria and Somalia. 2.2 P57. – 5.11.2.1 - Economic development on vacant land no. 9 2.2 Proposed to be indicated on Figure 5.11.2.1 Graafwater SDF. alongside the gateway such as formal small businesses which promote local art and culture (Tourism market). Cederberg Municipality 2 2.3 P61. - Challenges and potential - Development of a waterfront 2.3 Text to be indicated in Section 5.12.1 of the updated SDF report. H Slimmert economic hub at the Dam resort. 2.4 P63. – 5.12.2.2 – Development of a space near the Dam wall on N7 as 2.5 This should coincide with the N7 development. Discussion with an outlook point and tourism market Municipality and SANRAL should take place to determine the feasibility and exact view point. 2.6 5.12.2.3 – Development of a tourism pathway alongside Jan Dissels 2.6 Proposed walking trail to be indicated on Figure 5.12.2.1 Clanwilliam. River beginning at the bridge (Augsburg) and with the end near the intake area at the San rock art site. 3. Comment pertaining to proposed urban edges of all towns : 3.1 Eland’s Bay (.refer to Figure 5.9.2.1 Elands Bay: Conceptual SDF page 3.1 Municipality to provide CNdV with the cemetery extension plan. The 273) Cemetery marked (c) and potential expanding thereof….. is cemetery does need to be included in the Urban Edge. excluded, should it not be included within urban edge? 3.1.1 Area east of A was previously marked (I) as can be seen on existing 3.1.1 Noted. Municipality to provide extent of fishing market for inclusion in 3 Cederberg Municipality SDF for a proposed petrol station…… this area must be incorporated SDF, see Figure 5.9.2.1 Elands Bay SDF. again to accommodate “Eland’s Bay Fish market” already approved AJ Booysen by council for development. 3.1.2 The factories, harbour and slipway towards the west…. earmarked for 3.1.2 The factories, harbor, slipway and prepared resort do not need to be “possible resort hotel” to be included within urban edge…….. and also included in the Urban Edge because it is conventional urban further west erf 65 ? development. To be discussed with the Municipality. 3.1.3 What about erf 58 “The Island Erf” owned privately. This is located in a 3.1.3 Clarity required. To be discussed with Municipality. sensitive area. CEDERBERG MUNICIPALITY SDF (13.2231) CNdV africa (Pty) Ltd DRAFT PHASE 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT page 4 6 March 2014 NO ORGANISATION COMMENT RESPONSE 3.2 Lambert’s Bay Refer to Figure 5.10.2.1 Lamberts Bay: Conceptual SDF page 279. 3.2.1 Area marked (1) to be taken out due to its close proximity of road R364 3.2.1 Clarity required. To be discussed with Municipality. and crossing of bridge and Saldanha-Sishen railroad tracks. 3.2.2 The golf course is now excluded. The urban edge was drawn all along 3.2.2 The existing golf course does not be included in the Urban Edge on the west side of the Saldanha-Sishen railroad tracks. because it is not conventional urban development. To be discussed with Municipality. 3.2.3 Future development of BGN, RDP and GAP housing with regards to 3.2.3 Municipality to provide layout plans to CNdV for inclusion in SDF. existing SDF located to the south of Nuweland township and east of area marked (G) must be included as was previously. Refer to 5 year housing pipeline and drawings by CK Rumboll & Partners identifying this area. Mr Pieter Jantjies, Head of Housing, will be able to present this information. 3.3 Graafwater Refer to Figure 5.11.2.1 Graafwater: Conceptual SDF page 285. 3.3.1 Area to the east of no’s 6 & 7 in line with proposed urban edge to the 3.3.1 Municipality to provide extent of areas for inclusion in the SDF. north and south was earmarked for potential industrial zoning to be included, as adjacent north to this area is already industrial usage namely “teebane” tea processing area and municipal stores, etc. 3.3.2 Area marked (3) known as erf 37 to be included. 3.3.2 Area is proposed for small scale farming, and, as such does not need to be included in the SDF. To be discussed with Municipality. 3.3.3 Area marked (10) was previously included, now excluded…..excepted 3.3.3 See response to 3.3.2.