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SECTION F: APPENDICES
Appendix A: Site plan(s) .................................................................................................................................. 1
A-1 Locality Map showing 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76) ......................................................................... 1
A-2 Site Plan of 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76) ......................................................................................... 2
A-3 Topographical Plan or 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76), as surveyed in March 2013. .......................... 3
A-4 Revised Site Plan of 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76), confirming Erf Boundary points ........................ 4
A-5 Municipal Drawing Set for proposed dwelling at 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76) ................................. 5
A-5.1 East & North Elevations ............................................................................................................ 5
A-5.2 South & West Elevations ........................................................................................................... 5
A-5.3 Ground Floor Level from Above ................................................................................................ 5
A-5.4 Lower Ground Floor Level from Above ...................................................................................... 5
A-5.5 Longitudinal Section from NW ................................................................................................... 5
A-5.6 Site Plan .................................................................................................................................... 5
A-6 Design Alternative for proposed dwelling at 67 River Street ............................................................ 6
A-7 Site Drawing showing vegetation to be removed.............................................................................. 7
A-8 Protected Species Identified for Removal ........................................................................................ 8
Appendix B: Site Photographs ......................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix C: Facility illustration(s) ...................................................................................................................10
C-1 Original isometric drawings of the proposed residential dwelling ....................................................10
C-2 Original concept plan of the proposed residential dwelling from above ...........................................11
C-3 Street view conceptual design of the proposed residential dwelling at 67 River Street ...................12
Appendix D: Specialist reports ........................................................................................................................13
D-1: Specialist Declaration Form ...............................................................................................................13
D-2: Ecological Specialist Report ...............................................................................................................14
Appendix E: Public Participation .....................................................................................................................15
E-1 Site Notice .......................................................................................................................................15
E-2 Advertisements ...............................................................................................................................15
E-3 Interested & Affected Parties’ (I&AP’s) Database............................................................................18
E-4 Notification of Stakeholders .............................................................................................................21
E-4.1 Background information document (BID) ................................................................................ 21
E-4.2 Notification Letters ........................................................................................................................ 26
E-4.3 Comments & Responses Summary (Interested & Affected Parties) ........................................ 31
E-4.4 Proof of correspondence with Interested & Affected Parties/Juristic Organs of State ............. 45
Appendix F: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) .......................................................................46
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Appendix A: Site plan(s)
A-1 Locality Map showing 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76)
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A-2 Site Plan of 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76)
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A-3 Topographical Plan or 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76), as surveyed in March 2013.
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A-4 Revised Site Plan of 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76), confirming Erf Boundary points
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A-5 Municipal Drawing Set for proposed dwelling at 67 River Street (Erf 75 & 76)
The drawings of this preferred alternative are attached in the following order:
A-5.1 East & North Elevations
A-5.2 South & West Elevations
A-5.3 Ground Floor Level from Above
A-5.4 Lower Ground Floor Level from Above
A-5.5 Longitudinal Section from NW
A-5.6 Site Plan
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A-6 Design Alternative for proposed dwelling at 67 River Street (conservancy tank below the pool deck)
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A-7 Site Drawing showing vegetation to be removed
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A-8 Protected Species Identified for Removal
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Appendix B: Site Photographs
North West
North North East
West
ERF 75 & 76
East
South West
South South East
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Appendix C: Facility illustration(s)
C-1 Original isometric drawings of the proposed residential dwelling (presented in the Draft BAR)
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C-2 Original concept plan of the proposed residential dwelling from above (presented in the Draft BAR)
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C-3 Street view conceptual design of the proposed residential dwelling at 67 River Street (Presented in the Draft BAR)
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Appendix D: Specialist reports
D-1: Specialist Declaration Form
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D-2: Ecological Specialist Report
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Appendix E: Public Participation
E-1 Site Notice
E-2 Advertisements Arrangements were made for the following notice to be placed in the Talk of the Town newspaper on Thursday 29th August 2013 and in the Daily Dispatch on Friday 30th August 2013.
NOTICE OF BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS & RELEASE OF DRAFT BASIC
ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Proposed Construction at 67 River Road, Bushman’s River,
Ndlambe Local Municipality
Notice is hereby given, in terms of Regulation 54(2) Government Notice No. R543 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998), as amended, of the above mentioned Basic Environmental Assessment Process. The owner of the property, No. 67 River Road (Erven 75&76), is proposing demolition and construction activities for the purposes of building a new residential dwelling. The proposed project will involve listed activities in terms of GN R 544 (activity 11, 16, 18 & 40) and GN R 546 (Activity 12) and therefore requires a Basic Environmental Assessment. Conservation Support Services (CSS) has been appointed to undertake the Basic Assessment Process and you are hereby invited to register as an Interested & Affected Party (I&AP). The Draft Basic Assessment Report will be available for public review from 02 September to 07 October 2013. A copy of the document will be available at the Kenton-on-Sea Public Library and on the CSS website: www.cssgis.co.za/documents Comments or queries may be addressed to Ms Sandy van der Waal - [email protected], 046 622 4526
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Proof of the advert appearing in the Talk of the Town newspaper on Thursday 29th August 2013:
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Proof of the advert appearing in the Daily Dispatch newspaper on Friday 30th August 2013:
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E-3 Interested & Affected Parties’ (I&AP’s) Database
Name Organisation Tel Fax Cell Email Address
Environmental Affairs
Mark Ralph (Basic Assessment Case Officer)
Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs & Tourism (PE)
041508 5885 086226 3877 [email protected] P/Bag X5001, Greenacres, 6057
Carin Swart Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (Grahamstown: Permit for removal of Cycads and other plant species)
0466227216 [email protected]
Department of Water Affairs
Marisa Bloem Department of Water Affairs: Port Elizabeth Branch
0415010717 0865605042 0832329822 [email protected] Private Bag X6041, 6000
Renaldo Nell Department of Water Affairs: Port Elizabeth (WULA)
0415010708 [email protected]
Thabo Nokoyo Department of Water Affairs (King Williams Town: Permit for removal of Protected trees)
Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
Ms Gwendoline Sgwabe Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (Permits for removal of protected species)
Ndlambe Local Municipality
LE Khoathani Ward 3 Councillor, Ndlambe Municipality 0466241140 0824031000 [email protected] P.O. Box 13, Port Alfred, 6170
SJ (Fanie) Fouche Deputy-Director: Community Protection Services, Ndlambe Municipality
0466241140 ext 223
0466042702 0827531716 [email protected] P.O. Box 13, Port Alfred, 6170
Other Key Stakeholders
Mr Sello Mokhanya Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Agency
043745 0888 [email protected] Just relocated Offices from King Williams Town to East London
Africa Fishile Administration Officer - ECPHRA 043745 0888 043745 0889 0842787 590 [email protected] Dept of Roads & Public Works Building, Cnr Amalinda & Scholl
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Name Organisation Tel Fax Cell Email Address
Roads, CAMBRIDGE, 5247
Margaret Crampton WESSA (Grahamstown Branch) 046224764 083635 0970 [email protected] PO Box 73, Grahamstown
Neighbours
Lynn Basson 0818464334 [email protected] 54 River Road, Bushman's River
Mr Tucker Box 137; Mandeni; 4490
Jonathan Jones Perrott Van Niekrk Woodhose Matyolo Inc 011784 7679 [email protected]
John Perrott
Owner of house No. 70 River Road (Behind construction)
0413687274 0763602823 [email protected] 18 Aldersgate, Pheasant Road, Greenshields Park, Port Elizabeth 6070
Gerrit Pretorius AJ Van Der Berg Estate - owner of property (68 River Road) directly behind Erven 75&76
[email protected] G C Pretorius SC, Island Group of Advocates, Private Bag X 26, Benmore 2010
Adriaan van den Berg AJ Van Der Berg Estate - owner of property (68 River Road) directly behind Erven 75&76
Erika van den Berg AJ Van Der Berg Estate - owner of property (68 River Road) directly behind Erven 75&76
Rulan Heunis 082 9609248 [email protected] Erf 41, Bushman's River
Bushman’s River Mouth Ratepayers Association (BRRAG)
Sheila Swanepoel Chairman: Bushmans River Mouth Ratepayers Association (BRRAG)
Andrew Murray Member [email protected]
Anton Vosloo Member [email protected]
Bill & Annabelle Northrop Member [email protected]
Fanie Venter Member [email protected]
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Name Organisation Tel Fax Cell Email Address
Gerald Schmidt Member
[email protected], [email protected]
Lotter Wepener Member [email protected]
Pieter Mouton Member [email protected]
Walter Biggs Member [email protected]
Wendy Grove Member [email protected]
UNISA Environmental Students (interested in observing a Basic Assessment process)
Ms Bulelwa Bottoman UNISA
0836149784 [email protected] 101 Lilac Court, Pearson Street, Central Port Elizabeth 6001
Mr. Athi Mfikili UNISA 0466229899
0732102222 [email protected] 18 Somerset Street, South African Environmental Observation Network, Grahamstown 6139
Mr Thokozane Magagula UNISA
0791201092 [email protected] G 03 Humewood Gardens, Cranwell Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
Mr Elliot Motsoahole UNISA
0835425619 [email protected] P.O Box 162, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Mr Enoch Leleka UNISA
0833956836 [email protected] P.O. Box 80, Uitenhage, 6230
Mr Vusumzi Sihawu UNISA
0838927453 [email protected] 1 Advale, 03 Collette Street, Adcockvale, Port Elizabeth, 6001
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E-4 Notification of Stakeholders
E-4.1 Background information document (BID)
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E-4.2 Notification Letters
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E-4.3 Comments & Responses Summary (Interested & Affected Parties)
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Rulan Heunis 28.03.13 Email As an owner of land adjacent to Erven 75 & 76, Boesmansriviermond, I hereby wish to submit my comments regarding the proposed construction on said land, in terms of the legislation and regulations quoted in your letter. The properties situated along the western bank of the Bushmans River, south of the R72-bridge, were originally (almost 100 years ago), set out specifically as holiday stands. The width of the properties were then made sufficient to only allow an ox wagon to be able to make a U-turn on the property, i.e. ±15 meters, and the size of the erven were kept small, typically 650sq.m. only. The narrow width and small size of the erven has had the consequence that the indigenous vegetation on this portion of the river bank has over time almost been decimated by residential development along the bank. The original thin strip of indigenous vegetation of this particular portion of the river bank is unique. Whereas the western bank has always had a significantly lower average annual rainfall compared to that of the opposing (eastern) bank, due to the fact that it is sheltered from precipitation brought in by the prevailing westerly winds, the western bank has always had a significantly
Response by Dylan Weyer (Email, March 2013) “We are currently awaiting the completion of a Specialist Ecological Assessment for this proposed construction, which will address the vegetation on site. This, along with a 'comments and responses report', into which your comments will be placed, will then appear in our Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR), which will be made available to the public for review” Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 28 August 2013) This email serves to inform you that I have since taken over the public liaison from Mr Weyer and would like to inform you of the following details: The Draft Basic Assessment Report (including the Ecological Specialist Study) will be submitted to DEDEAT in Port Elizabeth and will be available for public review from the 02 September – 07 October. You will be able to access a hard copy from the Kenton On Sea Public Library and an electronic copy of the documents on our website (www.cssgis.co.za/documents) for the duration of the public review period. In response to your concerns regarding the vegetation on site and species you mentioned; Ms Deborah
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stronger and constant supply of underground water siphoning from the large, spongy catchment area lying just west of the river bank (Marselle etc.). This unique environmental condition has resulted in large specimens of very rare tree species occurring uniquely along the lower western bank of the river. It includes species such as the endemic Olinia micrantha (Common name: Eastern Cape Hardpear), Ochna serrulata (Carnival Ochna), Ochna arborea (Coldbark Ochna), Pleurostylia capensis (Coffee Pear) and Eugenia natalitia (Forest Myrtle). There are two fully grown specimens of Pleurostylia capensis, located in the south-eastern corner of Erf 75, and there is also one large specimen of Eugenia natalitia, located in the lower half and more or less in the centre of the area represented by erven Erf 75&76 in combination. In total there are only 4 Pleurostylia capensis trees surviving along the lower river bank (including the specimens on Erf 75). The Eugenia natalitia specimen on Erf 75/76 is the only surviving one, to my knowledge. Both species are beautiful and truly rare trees. It would be a great pity and an environmental loss if they were to be removed to make room for construction. I hope that, with the owners being made aware of
Vromans (the Ecological Specialist), did not find either of the species you mentioned being on the property (Pleurostylia capensis/Coffee Pear and Eugenia natalitia/Forest Myrtle) during her specialist study. For further clarification however, Ms Vromans would like to meet you on site, in order for you to point out these trees and for further clarification to be made regarding identification. Please could you liaise with her directly about a potential site visit tomorrow? Or perhaps another time at your earliest convenience? I have cc’d her into this mail so you have her email address. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 29 August 2013) Morning Mr Heunis Thanks so much for your response. I’ll forward your details on to Deborah. Take care
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the rarity of trees mentioned above, they will take the fact into account in the proposed construction work to be done on the erven. Response by Rulan Heunis (Email, 28 August 2013) Hi, I would be delighted to point out the trees to Ms. Vromans. She can contact me at cell 0829609248 to make the necessary arrangements, any time. Regards.
Gerrit Pretorius
01.04.13 Email 1 The estate of the late AJ van den Berg is the registered owner of erf 72. His son, also AJ van den Berg and I am the executors. The property will be transferred to a trust. The beneficiaries are the deceased’s 3 children, his son, my wife Estelle and another daughter Alida. 2 Will you please register the estate as an interested and affected party and send all communications to me at this email address. If you want to send anything to me by surface mail please use the following address: “ G C Pretorius SC, Island Group of Advocates, Private Bag X 26, Benmore 2010.” 3 If you have building plans I shall appreciate if you could forward a copy of the plans to me. Our immediate concern is what impact, if anything, the
Response by Dylan Weyer (Email, 03 April 2013) Thank you very much for your response, your contact details have been added to our Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP) database. The building plans for the proposed development will be included in our Draft Basic Assessment Report which will be made available to the public for review. We will keep you informed regarding the release date of this document and how to access a copy. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 22 May 2013) Dear Mr Pretorius Thank you for your response regarding the above
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proposed development will have on the view from erf 72. Response by Mr Pretorius (Email, 03 April 2013) Dear Mr Weyer Thank you. Response by Mr Pretorius (Email, 22 May2013) Dear Sandy No. Our house is directly opposite erven 75 & 76. On the municipal accounts it is reflected as River road 68. I shall appreciate it if you will acknowledge receipt and keep me informed. Kind regards Gerrit Pretorius Response by Mr Pretorius Email, 28 August 2013) Thanks.
mentioned Basic Assessment. I believe Mr Dylan Weyer has been in touch with you. We are currently compiling our Draft Basic Assessment Report and thus obtaining more information which we will be able to release to the public in due course. Just to clarify, is your property No. 72 River Road? I’ve just quickly looked up Erf 72 and wanted to confirm if your house is Erf 72 (see pic attached) or No. 72 River Road? Many thanks Sandy Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 28 August 2013) This email serves to inform you that I have since taken over the public liaison from Mr Weyer and would like to inform you of the following details: The Draft Basic Assessment Report will be submitted to DEDEAT in Port Elizabeth and will be available for public review from the 02 September – 07 October. You will be able to access a hard copy from the Kenton On Sea Public Library and an electronic copy of the documents on our website (www.cssgis.co.za/documents) for the duration of the public review period.
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In response to your concerns regarding the view from Erf 72; although the building designs are still to be finalised, it is the intention that the ‘ground level’ for the structure will be at the current street level. Therefore the view (and height) from the street (and from Erf 72), will be that of a single story house (in line with the stipulations of the Town Planning Regulations for Bushman’s River). Given the slope of the property, the house will have a second ‘storey’ below this level, thus making it a two storey building. Provisional design drawings will be available in the Draft Basic Assessment Report. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 18 October 2013) This email serves to keep you informed about the progress of the Basic Environmental Assessment for the above mentioned project and provide you with more information that you have previously requested. The municipal drawing set for the proposed residential building has now been obtained from FDT Architects. With regards to your previous concerns about the height of the building (and the view of the structure from your property), please see the attached drawing. It is possible to note from the attached plan that the proposed height of the building (from the street level to the highest point of the roof) is given as 4882mm (4.9m). We will be updating the Draft Basic Assessment Report to include the additional plans (including the attached)
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and releasing the documents again for the public to review. You will however, be kept informed as to when this additional review period will be. Many thanks, Sandy
Lynn Basson 12.04.13 Email I have read the notification for Erven 75&76, Bushmans River Mouth with great interest. I am concerned about the destruction and depletion of the indigenous bush in the village, and especially on the river bank. I trust that adequate environmental assessment and due diligence will be followed to assure sensible and appropriate protection of the erfs' natural flora. In compromise is there any way that a win/win opportunity to save some of the vegetation that can be viably relocated? I for one would be very willing to transplant small trees and shrubs in our property. If we can 're-housed' at least some of the flora we can retain as much of the biodiversity as possible. In this way the village can at least benefit in part by what is ostensibly over exploitation of our natural resources. Bushman's River after all is known for its nature and that is the appeal that we stand to lose by wanton over exploitation such as this development implies. Yours faithfully
Response by Dylan Weyer (Email, 12 April 2013) Thank you very much for your response. We are currently awaiting the completion of a Specialist Ecological Assessment for this proposed construction, which will address the vegetation on site. This, along with a 'comments and responses report', into which your comments will be placed, will then appear in our Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR), which will be made available to the public for review. I have registered you as an interested and affected party (I&AP) and will notify you of the release of this document. Best regards Dylan Weyer Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 28 August 2013) We are currently compiling our Draft Basic Assessment Report for the proposed construction activities occurring at the above mentioned property. I believe that Mr Dylan Weyer was previously in touch with you regarding this assessment. Thank you for your input.
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Lynn Basson Response by Lynn Basson (Email, 30 September 2013) Dear Sandy In principle we would be happy to re-house some of the vegetation. Do you know what needs to re-planted, how much/many and the sizes? Would we need to dig the plants out ourselves and at our cost? Ie for larger trees/bushes? When would this happen? As we live in Cape Town, but will be in Bushmans for most of October. We could also be here from the end of January next year. Would we get advice on how and where to re-plant and the aftercare? Thanks for keeping me informed. Lynn Basson Response by Lynn Basson (Email,02 October 2013) Hi Sandy To simplify things, I have no problem with you giving the relevant parties my contact details. My understanding is that the Aloe and Strelitzia will
This email serves to inform you that I have since taken over the public liaison from Mr Weyer and let you know the progress of the Basic Assessment process: The Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) will be submitted to DEDEAT in Port Elizabeth and will be available for public review from the 02 September – 07 October. You will be able to access a hard copy from the Kenton On Sea Public Library and an electronic copy of the documents on our website (www.cssgis.co.za/documents) for the duration of the public review period. In response to your concerns regarding the removal of vegetation on site (email on 12 April 2013), the Environmental Management Programme (Appendix F of the Draft BAR) will include recommendations to transplant indigenous vegetation where possible. Further response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 30 September 2013) We are busy finalizing the details for our Final Basic Assessment Report for the proposed construction of a new residential dwelling at 67 River Road. After consultation with the Environmental Affairs office in Grahamstown (responsible for issuing permits for the removal/moving of protected plant species), we have established that the protected Aloe Species and the Strelitzia’s on the property may be removed and either
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potentially also be re-planted on our property and we will then need to have the permit? Is this correct? Thanks for keeping in touch. Kind regards Lynn
planted in another location on the same property, or the landowner is free to donate these to whoever he wishes as long as a letter of donation accompanies the transport of these plants off the site. Following your offer to “transplant small trees and shrubs in (y)our property” in a previous email (dated 13 April 2013), would you like me to pass on your contact details, should the landowner want these plants removed from site and if so, may ‘donate’ these protected plants to you for replanting elsewhere? I will wait for your response before passing on your details. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 02 October 2013) Thank you for your willingness to help. We are not sure yet of exactly which plants/trees will be removed as the land owner will need to make this decision. What I will recommend is that the owner (or architects) identify which individuals will need to be removed (including those protected by law) and liaise with you directly as to which ones are permitted to leave the property. Protected species (Aloe and Strelitzia) will need to be accompanied by a letter from the land owner authorising
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their removal and transplanting. I will also recommend that it will be the contractor’s responsibility (and for the contractor’s expense) to remove all unwanted indigenous vegetation within the development footprint in a manner that would allow for transplanting. This should be done before the construction phase commences. I believe that it is the intension for construction to begin early next year, however this will be subject to approval and authorisation by the Ndlambe Municipality and Environmental Affairs. I will follow up about the relevant people or organisation who would be able to assist you with regards to where to replant relevant plants/trees and how to provide adequate care. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 02 October 2013) Hi Lynn I will pass on your details, thank you. It is my understanding that if you receive the plants with the necessary letter from the property owner, that would be enough. I will request that the property owner confirms this and subsequently liaises with you directly. All the best, Sandy
Mr John 01.05.13 Letter There is just one point about which we are Response by Sandy van der Waal
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Perrott, owner of house, No. 70 River street
concerned in the proposal as submitted. This is in regard to be an elevation of the roof of the existing garage. At present the height of the roof of the existing garage, whose position we note will remain, allows us the only view of the river we have from the veranda on No. 70 River Rd. we would be quite happy to see the present garages retained as they are, but should it be felt necessary to raise the roof height, we feel it would be necessary to submit an objection to the Scheme.
(Email & Letter, July 2013) With regards to your concern about the new height of the building at road level, these details, along with the necessary environmental impact assessment and supporting documentation will be presented in a draft Basic Assessment Report, which will be available for public review. As a registered Interested and Affected Party, you will be informed of the dates that this document will be available and where to access a copy. Please note that all correspondence received by the public, including your comments to date, will be included in this Assessment Report. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email & Letter, August 2013) We are currently compiling our Draft Basic Assessment Report, which will be submitted to DEDEAT in Port Elizabeth and available for public review from the 02 September – 07 October. You will be able to access a hard copy from the Kenton On Sea Public Library and an electronic copy of the documents on our website (www.cssgis.co.za/documents) for the duration of the public review period. In response to your previous concerns regarding the view from Erf 72 (your correspondence via post); Although the building designs are still to be finalised, it is the intention that the ‘ground level’ for the structure will be at the current street level. Therefore the view (and height) from the street, will be that of a single story
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house (in line with the stipulations of the Town Planning Regulations for Bushman’s River). Given the slope of the property, the house will have a second ‘storey’ below this level, thus making it a 2 storey building. Provisional design drawings will be available in the Appendices of the Draft Basic Assessment Report that will be released next week. Response by Sandy van der Waal (18 October, 2013) Dear Mr Perrott I trust all is well with you. This email serves to keep you informed about the progress of the Basic Environmental Assessment for the above mentioned project and provide you with more information that you (Mr John Perrott) had previously requested. The municipal drawing set for the proposed residential building has now been obtained from FDT Architects. With regards to your previous concerns about the height of the building, please see the attached drawing. It is possible to note from the attached plan that the proposed height of the building (from the street level to the highest point of the roof) is given as 4882mm (4.9m). We will be updating the Draft Basic Assessment Report to include the additional plans (including the attached) and releasing the documents again for the public to review. You will however, be kept informed as to when this additional review period will be.
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Many thanks, Sandy
Sheila Swanepoel Chair, BRRAG
15-08-13 Email One of our portfolio members visited the neighbours of the proposed alteration and it would appear that whilst they have no objection to the alteration being carried out, they are very worried and concerned about the final roof apex height of the building. Should the building obscure the neighbours’ view of the river and river bank, they have grave concerns regarding how this will affect both their properties value and their own living styles. What will be considered “ground level” in this matter because the ground floor of the current house is well below the street level? What are the Municipal building by-laws rules regarding this point – I cannot find anything that specifically refers to this point. Can you put me in the picture please? Response by Sheila Swanepoel (Email, 15 August 2013) Thanks for your comments. The only challenge we face is that Kenton-on-Sea have their own rules, Port Alfred have their own rules and Bushmans has its own set of building regulations. (This is as a result of the area being made up its own little municipalities many years ago), and Bushmans does not fall under Kenton’s,
Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, 15 August 2013) Thank you for your comments. Although the building designs are still to be finalised, it is the intention that the ‘ground level’ for the structure will be at the current street level. Given the slope of the property, the house will have a second ‘storey’ below this level, thus making it a 2 storey building. The view (and height) from the street, however, will be that of a single story house. There are regulations in place that govern all residential structures including existing Municipal by-laws for the Ndlambe Municipality, which are available on their website: http://www.ndlambe.gov.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=70&Itemid= There are also Town Planning Schemes available on the Ndlambe Municipality website for Port Alfred and Kenton: http://www.ndlambe.gov.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&Itemid=&gid=110 The Kenton Town Planning Scheme includes
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or any of the other areas’ regulations. Dr Bill Northrop is the Portfolio Manager and he has all the relevant information at his fingertips - his email is [email protected].
regulations regarding building heights that I believe are still adhered to today in all building designs. I will confirm this for you with the relevant architects. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email,19 August 2013) Just to let you know the Town Planning Scheme for Bushman’s River is also on Ndlambe Municipality’s website. You are right, Bushman’s has their own set of building regulations. I’ve attached these in case you wanted a copy. Thank you for Dr Northrop’s details. Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email,18 October 2013) This email serves to keep you informed about the progress of the Basic Environmental Assessment for the above mentioned project and provide you with more information that was previously requested. The municipal drawing set for the proposed residential building has now been obtained from FDT Architects. With regards to your previous concerns about the height of the building, please see the attached drawing. It is possible to note from the attached plan that the proposed height of the building (from the street level to the highest point of the roof) is given as 4882mm (4.9m). We will be updating the Draft Basic Assessment Report to include the additional plans (including the attached)
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Response by Sheila Swanepoel (Email, 21 October 2013) Hi Sandy, The proposed alteration, as we have seen in the documentation provided, seems to be illegal, as the stands are not consolidated. On condition that they are, we would support the EIA process (the same problem all persons close to the River has), unless there is something in the plans which are picked up later that may offend. BUT this portion of the application, we support, subject to the erven being consolidated and subject to our rights to inspect (and object, if so advised) the eventual plans for the dwelling. Kind regards, Sheila Swanepoel
and releasing the documents again for the public to review. You will however, be kept informed as to when this additional review period will be. Many thanks, Sandy Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email,23 October 2013) Thank you for your response. I was informed this week that the consolidation process has been completed. The (combined) property is now Erf 1327. Take care, Sandy
Walter Biggs, BRRAG committee member
12.08.13 Email I have no issues with this proposal Response by Sandy van der Waal (Email, August 2013) Your response is noted, thank you.
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Appendix F: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)