Resolution details
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY
a. That the application to deviate from the Cape Town Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), due to the fact that a portion of the site for the proposed public housing development on Farm 1438 Sir Lowry’s Pass, is currently designated as Buffer 1 Area in the Cape Town MSDF, BE APPROVED in terms of Section 98 (b) of the Municipal Planning By-law, 2015, subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A hereto;
b. That the application for the subdivision of Stellenbosch Farm 1438, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Sir Lowry’s Pass, into two portions, Portion 1(approximately 4.5Ha in extent) and Portion 2 (approximately 11.1796 Ha in extent, BE APPROVED in terms of Section 98 (b) of the Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 in accordance with plan no. 14C00673-01-02-S-F-0 (Subdivision Plan 1A), subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A hereto;
c. That the application for the rezoning of Portion 1 of the aforesaid subdivision from Agricultural Zone to Sub divisional Area , for Single Residential Zone 2, Community Zone 1, Utility Zone, Open Space Zone 2 and Transport Zone 2 purposes, BE APPROVED in terms of Section 98 (b) of the Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 in accordance with Plan No. 14C00673-01-02-S-F-15 (Subdivision Plan 1B), subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A hereto;
d. That the application for the subdivision of Portion 1 of the aforesaid subdivision, into 307 Single Residential Zone 2 erven, 1 Community Zone erf, 2 Utility Zone erven, 3 Open Space Zone 2 erven and remainder Transport Zone 2 (comprising public road and stormwater detention), BE APPROVED in terms of Section 98 (b) of the Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 in accordance with Plan No. 14C00673-01-02-S-F-15 (Subdivision Plan 1B), subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A hereto;
Note: Should there be any reference to Portion 2 in the conditions that it be changed to Portion 1
APPLICATIONS GRANTED IN TERMS OF SECTION 98 (b) OF THE BYLAW
That Portion 2 in conditions 1.2 and 1.3 be changed to Portion 1
Condition 1.5 is deleted.
2.2 RELATING TO THE REZONING AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL OF PORTION 1 OF THE AFORESAID SUBDIVISION:
2.2.1. LAND USE MANAGEMENT
Condition 2.2.1.1 to reads as follows:
2.2.1.1That palisade fencing be provided along the entire length of the North Eastern boundary of the land portions depicted as “detention pond” situated along/adjoining to Old Sir Lowrys Pass Road, with the exception of the eight residential properties bordering the aforesaid land portions, which shall have a 1.8m high brick & mortar boundary wall erected along the entire length of the boundaries facing Old Sir Lowerys Pass Road. All work to be completed prior to section 137 clearances being granted;
That at the end of Condition 2.2.1.5 the following should be added:
2.2.1.5 Extensive screen planting should be undertaken.
REASONS FOR DECISION:
1. The proposal is consistent with the Helderberg District Plan insofar that investigations, and in particular the environmental processes, have concluded that the site is developable for public housing projects;
2. A deviation from the Cape Town Spatial Development Framework is deemed acceptable, due to site specific circumstances, i.e.
• The site is located within the Urban Edge,
• the site was identified for further investigation for the establishment of public housing,
• conclusions of various specialist studies which favor development of the site for public housing purposes,
• availability of sufficient services capacity,
• support for the proposal from a transportation perspective and support for the development from an environmental, heritage and agricultural perspective;
3. The proposal will have a positive socio-economic impact in that temporary job opportunities will be created during the construction phase, whilst much needed public/affordable/subsidized housing will also be provided;
4. Although the compatibility with all the surrounding land uses is debatable, much has been done to address visual quality and location of land uses and structures so as to have the least possible adverse impact;
5. External engineering services have sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed development;
6. The proposal aims to improve the health and well-being of poor people that will be the beneficiaries, which will in turn have a positive impact on safety;
7. Various specialist studies have concluded that the proposal will have no adverse impact on the biophysical environment;
8. A TIA has concluded that the road infrastructure around the subject property will be able to accommodate the increase in traffic;
9. Imposed conditions will mitigate certain impacts of the proposed development, on the surrounding area.
10. There is an acute need for subsidized housing in the area, very limited suitable land and the subject property is the very best available land at the current time.
FOR INFORMATION:
ACTION: J NEUBERT / J WILLIAMS
