CRR IV FEIR ~ 26042010 [FINAL].pdf - Environmental Projects

EIA FOR THE PROPOSED LANGEZANDT QUAYS DEVELOPMENT IN STRUISBAAI HARBOUR: CRR
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Stephen Knobel
(137)
D.G. & J.L. Falck
(64)
D.G. & J.L. Falck
(64)
D.G. & J.L. Falck
(64)
Referring to Page 126, there's a gap in your
historical background with regards to when
the Coloured fishermen who resided in
harbour are were removed to make a way
for the white, current day settlement.
Please investigate if there are no links
between this event and the peculiar title
deed restriction.
The design of the building is fairly formal,
and will inhibit the holiday feeling the
harbour and Erf 848 currently has. This is
further enhanced by the fact that a wall is
planned between the harbour and Erf 848 –
a sure way of creating a psychological and
physical boundary between the property
and harbour and their respective uses
The proposed building is not in line with
existing buildings in the area, nor is it‟s
proposed usage. It can therefore not be
approved.
Up to now, all buildings in Struisbaai have
been fewer storeys than what is planned.
The fact that a two storey development is
not feasible should not be a reason to
extend zoning parameters to more levels,
this is a town-planning issue not an
economic concern. Should the economic
concern outweigh the town-planning
concerns, I can probably request to have
more buildings on my residential plot, so
that my tenants can share in my bond
repayment costs - clearly this is not a
legitimate argument for a four storey
development being approved!
Please refer to Section 2.8.1 of the FEIR.
Your comment is noted. The proposed design
does not have a boundary wall planned on the
north and west side of the development.
Your statement is noted. Please refer to
Section 2.7 of the FEIR.
Noted. The proponent has been required to
motivate the height of their design and this is
included in Annexure O & Annexure P of the
FEIR. Please refer to Sections 1.4, 2.6 and
2.7 of the FEIR for a discussion of this matter.
The SDF has a two storey height restriction
for the area and thus Cape Agulhas
Municipality and the competent authority
would be required to make a decision whether
or not this development could be exempted
from this restriction and to what extent.
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
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