MPT North Western

Resolution details

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that:
The application for consolidation, rezoning, consent use and departures as set out in Annexure A, in respect of Erven 10559, 10560, 10561, 10562, Remainder Erf 10619, 10620 Cape Town at Woodstock, Erven 10621, 15291, 15292, 15293, 15294, 176308 (A Portion of Erf 15201) Cape Town at Salt River, BE APPROVED in terms of Section 98(b) of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law 2015, in accordance with the plans indicated in Annexures C and D, subject to the conditions contained in the attached Annexure A.

REASONS FOR DECISION
The MPT APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the Planner’s Report and agreed to amend the following:

7.1.3 The proposal is desirable and complies with Section 99(3) of the Municipal Planning By-Law as elaborated on in Section 6 of this report
7.1.6 The consolidation will not significantly negatively impact on the surrounding properties and area
7.1.7 The proposal will not significantly negatively impact the surrounding area
7.1.8 The proposal will not have a significant negative impact on the heritage buildings or significance of the site or on the surrounding area
7.1.10 The introduction of residential units, and the mix of residential units to this area, will have a positive impact on the surrounding area
7.1.13 The Mixed Use 3 zoning is compatible with the surrounding zonings given that the proposed bulk is less than that of the MU2 zone, and that the proposed height deviation is only 3.7m higher than that permitted in the MU2 zone

Delete reason 7.1.4

Amend Annexure A:
1.2 To rezone the consolidated property from Open Space Zone 2, Transport Zone 1 and Mixed Use Subzone 2 to Mixed Use Subzone 3

2.3.5 The approved landscaping plans in 2.3 above shall be implemented by and at the owner/developers’ cost within 12 months of the occupancy certificate being issued

2.6 That the number of social housing dwelling units to be permitted on the site, as provided for in the Social Housing Act, shall be a minimum of 216

2.21 The owner shall pay a development charge (DC) in accordance with the Development Charges Policy for Engineering Services for the City of Cape Town. The total amount payable for the proposed land use right in accordance with the attached DC calculation is R 5 554 120.55…

FOR INFORMATION: HEYDENRYCH / SEPTEMBER