23SUB7/10/2020: Cllr Joan Woodman requested that the “Motion to close opening spaces/ gaps in Colorado Park, Mitchells Plain” be included with the MRA schedule.

RESOLVED that,

 

1. 
   Cllr Joan Woodman to submit the list of public open spaces in order for Subcouncil to engage with the relevant line departments.

RESOLVED

1. That a presentation on the development proposals for this erven (787 sub 77,82, 83, 84, 87 and 88) be given by line planning officials or the Consultants at a February or March Activity Day workshop.

2.  That it be determined from the residents in Idaho Avenue; Washington Drive;  Arizona Road and Vermont Road, whether they will be prepared to fund the closure of their open space entrance/lane and fund their application for such proposal.

RESOLVED that,

RESOLVED that,

a) The item be removed from the MRA schedule, once the updated information is received about the residents’ interest to fund their own closure of lanes/POS.

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   The names of the affected residents will be submitted to Rushdi Brown who will correspond with them on the criteria to close the public open spaces/lanes.




2. 
   Casino Road residents be advised that the closure of the open spaces might be temporary as it is dependent on the conditions of the proposed development;


3. 
   A report be submitted by the official Rushdi Brown once the process is concluded.


4. 
   The item be removed from the MRA scheduled upon conclusion of all process.

 

ACTION: SECRETARIAT / RUSHDI BROWN





From: Alesia Valda Bosman

Sent: Monday, 10 May 2021 14:30

To: Rushdi Brown

Cc: Morne De Wet; Marilyn Meyer

Subject: Colorado Lane Closure/POS closure

 

Dear Rushdi

 

The Subcouncil 23’s discussion around the Colorado lane closures are as follows:

 

MOTION TO CLOSE OPEN SPACES/LANES IN COLORADO PARK MITCHELL'S PLAINS

 

Director Alesia Bosman stated that this item was tabled at the Activity Day meeting and referred to item 23SUB28/4/2021, for ease of reference.  She highlighted the following discussion points:

 

• 
  the official Rushdi Brown was requested to correspond with residents to advise of the open spaces approved for closure;


• 
  the type of material to be used to close these open spaces or lanes;


• 
  Casino Road residents to be informed that the closure is temporary and that they might be requested to open the palisade fence when construction commences on the proposed development;

 

Director Bosman further stated that her staff are in the process of retrieving the names of those affected residents from the geographical information system.  She added that once this process is concluded Rushdi Brown will correspond with the affected residents.

 

The Chairperson, Cllr Elton Jansen requested that once the process is concluded the official, Rushdi Brown submit a report to the Subcouncil.  Thereafter, the item can be removed from the Matters Receiving Attention.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   The names of the affected residents will be submitted to Rushdi Brown who will correspond with them on the criteria to close the public open spaces/lanes.


2. 
   Casino Road residents be advised that the closure of the open spaces might be temporary as it is dependent on the conditions of the proposed development;


3. 
   A report be submitted by the official Rushdi Brown once the process is concluded.


4. 
   The item be removed from the MRA scheduled upon conclusion of all process.

 

Kindly send the letters to all the affected residents as indicated in the attachment, as per Subcouncil 23’s resolution

 

Kind Regards,

Alesia V Bosman - Director: Urban Management-Area South

From: Teuns Kok  

Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:24 PM

To: Morne De Wet

Cc: Cllr Joan Woodman (DA) ; Rushdi Brown ; Alesia Valda Bosman; Cllr Elton Enrique Jansen (DA)

Subject: RE: Letters to residents - Lanes in Colorado Park

 

Dear Morne and others,

 

Please note that road closures in the City is subject to the City’s approved Road Closure Policy (attached).  Due to the procedural requirements it is anticipated that the process will be +-2 years.

 

In terms of the Road Closure Policy, the purpose of road closure is to improve road safety though intersection improvements and neighbourhood traffic management.

 

As you have indicated below, the availability of alternative routes for pedestrians must be considered in the assessment.

 

From: Morne De Wet  

Sent: Wednesday, 09 June 2021 12:37

To: Cllr Elton Enrique Jansen (DA; Teuns Kok

Cc: Cllr Joan Woodman (DA); Rushdi Brown ; Alesia Valda Bosman

Subject: RE: Letters to residents - Lanes in Colorado Park

 

Councillor Jansen

 

Herewith feedback on the request for the closure of Idaho, Vermont, Washington and Arizona street together with the already closed off Casino street.

 

The closure of roads / streets and construction of any kind within the road reserve without a formal consultation and approval process being followed and subsequent approval being obtained is a contravention of the City’s by laws relating to Roads and Stormwater and our planning by-laws.

 

Casino street

This road has already been closed off by the residents. I can understand the sentiment for the residents closing this street as it borders Portion 787 which is under developed. Currently there are some developments being undertaken but this is more towards Tambotie street. There is also a development currently in the process at Vrede street, erf 3137.

 

A notice was drafted, see attached, that will have to be served on residents as per list provided by SC offices. The notice stipulate the contravention but also a way forward. In short, the Roads department will not enforce the removal as stipulated within the notice baring the stipulation regarding development.

 

All 17 notices as per list will be forwarded to the SC office by Friday

 

Vermont, Arizona, Washington and Idaho streets

 

The Roads department is not in favour of closing these streets.

We as department have a ruling not to enclose roads and this is supported by management.

We do not have funds to maintain these sort of road closures and to erect fences.

 

A list with residents was forwarded to this office.

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  Vermont 6 residents linked to erf 1210 access to New Eisleben road


• 
  Arizona 9 residents, linked to erf 1210 access to New Eisleben road


• 
  Washington 8 residents linked to erf 1210 access to New Eisleben road


• 
  Idaho 4 residents. linked to erf 1210 access to Highlands Drive

 

The closing of these mentioned 4 streets will not be beneficial towards the greater area of Colorado.  As per regulation, the public has the right to make use of roads and footways and have free access. Closing these streets will severely impact the pedestrian movement in or out of Colorado park. By merely looking at the aerial photograph the “paths” taken is clearly visible pedestrians make use of. By closing these streets pedestrian flow will be restricted to certain streets leading into Colorado park and pedestrian travel time will increase as flow will be around the area and not as such through the area. The shortest route will be closed / restricted.

 

As an illustrated example. A resident living in Alabama street want to take a bus or taxi in New Eisleben road. His / her shortest route was along Washington drive then over erf 1210 and he / she is on New Eisleben road. Closing Washington drive will now force the pedestrian to walk all the way around. Drastically increasing their travel time.

 

The structure will have to be of permanent nature with no gate as per residents request. If gate is proposed, this has other issues pertaining to the matter as who will lock and unlock each morning and night and who will take ownership of this process. The maintenance will also again come into consideration and need to be addressed.

 

If I may suggest that if meetings is held it is not only with the residents from the mentioned streets (27 no) as per lists provided,  but the greater area of Colorado.

 

I trust this provide you the necessary feedback.

 

We are more than willing to discuss way forward after your meeting with residents the 19^th.

 

Teuns, do you perhaps have any comments/ inputs  from a Transport planning perspective?

 

RESOLVED that:

a) A meeting be scheduled with the Chairperson, Cllr Joan Woodman, Director Alesia Bosman, Cllr Joan Woodman and the official Rushdi Brown to determine when letters will be written to the affected residents.

Action: SECRETARIAT / RUSHDI BROWN

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   The PPU department be engaged to assist with the public participation process.

 

Action: Secretariat / MORNE DE WET / ANATHI DYDILLI

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   Subcouncil arrange a meeting between the Ward Councillor, Chairperson, Morne de Wet and the Project Manager.

 

            Action: Secretariat / Morne de Wet

RESOLVED

 

That the Public Participation process to be embarked on include the broader community and that various forms of participation be considered and not just the residents of the proposed streets for closure.

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   That the item remain on the MRA schedule.

 

2. 
   That the Human Settlements Department be engaged on the way forward.

 

Action: Secretariat



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From: Alesia Valda Bosman

Sent: Friday, 18 March 2022 16:51

To: Marilyn Meyer

Cc: Goodman Lulamile Rorwana; Keenan Williams; Nthabeleng Tekiso

Subject: FW: Processing Road Closures in Colorado Park

 

Good Day Marilyn

 

At a virtual meeting with Cllr Woodman, Anathi and myself on 22 February 2022, I advised Cllr Woodman that PPU nor I have the mandate to commence with public participation on the cul-de-sac or road closures.

 

The line department –RIM has not given a definitive response to us taking this matter into public participation because they will not entertain a gated society and that they are not responsible to ensure safety of residents, thereby closing pedestrian passages. Morne also made mention that a development will happen and therefore the line authority (Housing Development or Planning and Development) must comment on the cul-de-sac leading to where the proposed development will be undertaken. I advised her that neither the Planning department or Housing development gave a favourable response to this matter.

 

I suggested that Cllr Joan Woodman, take up this matter with Mayco Member, Cllr Quintas for his direction in this matter.

 



Kind Regards,

Alesia V Bosman

Directorate: Corporate Services

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   Mayco Member, Cllr Quintas, confirms a favourable date for the site inspection to the proposed Colorado POS/cul-de-sac closures;

 

          Action: Secretariat

RESOLVED that:

 

1. 
   That a public participation process be, undertaken to determine the interest of the broader community for the temporary closure or closure of cul-de-sacs in Colorado Park.

 

Action: Secretariat

Resolved that:

 

1. 
   Subcouncil 17 to assist with the letters to be delivered to residents;


2. 
   Morne de Wet to avail additional staff to the deliver letters;


3. 
   Another open day will be scheduled which will take place at the Subcouncil Chambers.

 

Action: Secretariat/Morne de Wet