Planning and Building Council

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10 March 2009 at 08:15

in the council chamber, Strandgata 6

Meeting 221

Secretary

  • Heiðbjört Guðjónsdóttir representative

  1. General presentations

    • SB040377 – Minutes of the Planning and Building Officer

      Minutes from the planning and building officer's hearings of 25 February 2009 and 4 March 2009 were presented.

      Part A of the minutes is submitted to the town council for approval.;

    • 0810222 – Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður, amendment at Öldutúnsskóli

      A letter from the Ministry of the Environment, dated 26 February 2009, was presented, confirming an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2005–2025 with regard to Öldutúnsskóli and its vicinity.

      Submitted.;

    • 0807162 – Öldutúnsskóli and its surroundings, detailed plan

      The proposal by ASK Architects for a revised detailed plan for the Öldutúnsskóli site, dated [], was reconsidered. 16.10.2008. A preliminary presentation meeting was held on 08.07.2008. Previous minutes from the planning and building department's presentation meeting have been submitted. This matter is related to case no. 0703023: Öldutúnsskóli – proposals from the working group/designers. The proposal was advertised on 24 November 2008, and the deadline for comments was 12 January 2009. Comments were received. A previously reported information meeting was held on 1 December 2008. At its last meeting, the Planning and Building Committee instructed the Planning and Building Department to prepare a summary of the comments and a proposed response to them. A summary from the Planning and Building Department, dated 05.02.2009, was previously submitted.

      The Planning and Building Committee approves the planning proposal and that the matter be concluded in accordance with Article 25 of the Planning and Building Act No. 73/1997. The Planning and Building Committee makes the following recommendation to the City Council: “The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approves the proposal for a detailed plan for Öldutúnsskóli and the surrounding area, dated. 16.10.2008 and that the matter be concluded in accordance with Article 25 of the Planning and Building Act No. 73/1997.“;

    • 0902197 – 36 Austurgata, enquiry.

      Gunnar Guðmundsson is submitting an enquiry regarding the construction of a garage/storage shed on the plot, in accordance with the attached documents. The matter was considered at the processing meeting of the Planning and Building Officer on 25 February 2008, which referred it to the Planning and Building Committee.

      The Planning and Building Committee is negative towards the application, as the detailed plan for the town centre does not provide for a garage in this location.;

    • 0812095 – Hverfisgata 41A, demolition

      A letter from the owners of the above-mentioned plot, dated 8 February 2009, was presented, requesting discussions regarding the final landscaping of the plot. At its meeting on 12 February 2009, the Town Council instructed the Planning and Building Committee to proceed with the matter. A report from the Planning and Building Department regarding the use of the plot, dated 04.03.2009, was presented. A report from the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum was also presented.

      The Planning and Building Committee postpones the matter.;

    • 0902012 – Hringbraut 30, alteration, enquiry.

      On 03.02.2009, Jón M. Halldórsson submitted an application to demolish a garage on the plot and build another in its place, which will include a utility room, a guest toilet and a new entrance hall for the dwelling, in accordance with the drawings. See also the information on the attached drawing. A shadow projection from KJhönnun was previously submitted. On 24 February 2009, the Planning and Building Committee directed the applicant to explore ways to lower the proposed extension.

      The Planning and Building Committee welcomes the application and requests the complete documentation in accordance with s. 12.2 of the Building Regulations, which will be sent for consultation in accordance with s. 7 of the Planning and Building Act, should an application for planning permission be submitted.;

    • 0902342 – Móabarð 32, enquiry

      On 27.02.09, Gudlaugur Jónasson submitted an enquiry, requesting permission to install a garage door in the south cellar and a parking space for it, facing Móabarði 36. He also requests permission to create a flat in the west cellar; see attached documents. The application was considered at the processing meeting of the Planning and Building Officer on 04.03.2008, which referred it to the Planning and Building Committee.

      The Planning and Building Committee is favourable to the application and authorises the applicant to prepare a proposal for a change to the detailed plan in accordance with the application, which will then be subject to local consultation in accordance with 2nd paragraph of Article 26 of the Planning and Building Act. It is noted that a granny flat may not be registered as a separate property.;

    • 0902116 – Grænakinn 4, enquiry

      On 10 February, Stefán Ómar Jakobsson tabled an enquiry regarding the construction of a conservatory to a detached house in accordance with the attached drawings by Halldór Hannesson, dated 09/02/09. Postponed at the last meeting.

      The Planning and Building Committee welcomes the application and instructs the Planning and Building Department to prepare a proposal for a change to the detailed plan, in consultation with the residents of Bröttukinn 1 and 3.;

    • 0901276 – Grandatröð 10, zoning plan amendment

      Björn Gíslason applies on 28.01.2009 for a change to the detailed plan for Grandatröð 10, in accordance with drawings by Ásmundur Jóhannsson. The application was subject to local consultation on 04.02.2009 in accordance with the 2nd paragraph of Article 26 of the Planning and Building Act, and the consultation period closed on 04.03.2009. A comment was received and is on file.

      The Planning and Building Committee considers the objection not to be directly related to the matter, approves the detailed plan, and resolves that the matter be concluded in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning and Building Act. The Planning and Building Committee also instructs the Planning and Building Department to draw the attention of the Environmental Health Authority to the sanitary conditions of the building.;

    • 0901247 – Smyrlahraun 1, loft conversion.

      On 26/01/2009, Vernharður Skarphéðinsson applied for alterations to the dormers on the south-east and north-west elevations, along with a revised finish to the roof eaves and gables, in accordance with drawings by Kári Eiríksson dated 21/01/2009. The Planning and Building Officer referred the application for neighbourhood consultation on 28 January 2009, in accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 43 of the Planning and Building Act, but also instructed the department's surveyor to measure the dormer. It has been found that the size of the dormer did not comply with section 79.16 of the Building Regulations. On 10 February 2009, the Planning and Building Committee requested an explanation from the property owner. A letter from Haraldur Magnússon, dated 26 February 2009, was presented. The minutes of the site manager's meeting with the owner of Smyrlahraun 1, dated 2 March 2009, were presented.

      The Planning and Building Committee considers that the householder must have been aware of the size of the dormers and requires him to bring them into conformity with the approved drawings, in accordance with section 79.16 of the Building Regulations.

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  • 0811107 – Flyscheið 4, change to the detailed plan

    Bjarni Sigurðsson and Darri Guðmundsson are applying for permission to build a stable, in accordance with the plans by Ómar Pétursson, BFÍ. The building extends 1m beyond the building line. A detailed planning map dated 08.01.2009 was received on 13.01.2009. The Planning and Building Committee requested an explanation from the applicant regarding the need for the extension. A letter from Bjarni Sigurðsson, dated 10.02.2009, was previously submitted. Postponed at the last meeting.

    The Planning and Building Committee welcomes the application and authorises the applicant to propose an amendment to the detailed plan in accordance with the application, which will then be subject to local consultation in accordance with section 26(2) of the Planning and Building Act.

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  • 0808089 – Forest Avenue A, /2 landfill below the house

    An email has been received from neighbours of Skógarás A, stating that the owner of Skógarás A has dumped all material generated by the house construction down the slope below the property, calling it 'land adoption'. There is no permit for this activity. The Planning and Building Committee has denied the owner of Skógarás A's request for a land adoption. At the Planning and Building Committee meeting on 23 September 2008, the owner of Skógarás A was given 14 days to remove the aforementioned fill. At a meeting on 10.09.2008, the planning and building officer agreed to make a proposal to the planning and building committee that daily fines be imposed in accordance with section 210.1 of the building regulations to compel remedial action. At its meeting on 21/10/2008, the Planning and Building Committee reiterated its decision of 23/09/2008 to require the removal of the landfill, with daily fines imposed if the landfill has not been removed within 14 days. The Director of the Department and the Head of the Office previously reported on discussions with the owner of Skógarás A on 29 October 2008. The Planning and Building Committee reiterated its previous decision of 04.11.2009 regarding the removal of the earth fill, with daily fines to be imposed, and gave the owner of Skógarás A 14 days to remove the fill.

    The Planning and Building Committee reiterates its previous decision regarding the removal of the earth fill, warning that daily fines will be imposed, and gives the owner of Skógarás A/2 14 days to remove the fill. If the remedial action has not been carried out by that time, the Planning and Building Committee will make a recommendation to the Town Council to impose daily fines or to remove the fill at the expense of the owner of Skógarás A/2, in accordance with section 57 of the Planning and Building Act no. 73/1997, as amended.;

  • 0901068 – Hamranes outline plan.

    A proposal from Arkitektur.is for the work and cost plan for the framework plan, dated 02.03.2009, was presented.

    Submitted.;

  • 0901069 – Asland framework plan

    Batterís proposal for the work and cost plan for the framework plan, dated 19.02.2009, was presented.

    Submitted.;

  • 0901257 – Fish racks by Krýsuvíkurveg, plot

    An application from Svalþúfa ehf, dated 23 January 2009, was submitted requesting a plot of land for a fish shed at Krýsuvíkurveg. At its meeting on 12 February 2009, the Town Council referred the matter to the Planning and Building Department for further processing. The application was considered at the planning and building officer's meeting on 04.03.2008, which referred it to the planning and building committee. A proposal from the planning and building department for the location of the fish shed was presented.

    The Planning and Building Committee agrees with the proposal from the Planning and Building Department and instructs the Planning and Building Department to submit it to the Town Council.;

  • 0903036 – Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður - amendment Sléttuhlíð

    A proposal from the Department of Planning and Building, dated 04.03.2009, was presented for an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2005–2025 concerning an increase in the built-up area in Sléttuhlíð. Text amendment.

    The Planning and Building Committee agrees that the amendment to the general plan will be advertised in accordance with Section 18 of the Planning and Building Act. The Planning and Building Committee makes the following recommendation to the Town Council: “The Town Council of Hagnarfjörður approves that the proposal for an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2005-2025, dated. 04.03.2009 regarding the increase in development in Sléttuhlíð, be advertised in accordance with Article 18 of the Planning and Building Act.“;

  • SB040347 – Environment Committee/Agenda 21

    The minutes of the Environment Committee/Local Agenda 21 meeting of 04.03.2009 were presented.

    Presented;

  • 0901300 – Waste management, priorities and action plan

    The letter from Guðjón Bragason, Director of the Legal Department of the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, dated 27.01.2009, is reconsidered, together with the document „Priorities of the Association of Icelandic Municipalities in Waste Matters, along with an Action Plan“. The Planning and Building Committee referred the matter to the Environment Committee/Agenda 21 for comment. The committee's comment was presented.

    The Planning and Building Committee endorses the opinion of the Environment Committee/Agenda 21 and instructs the Planning and Building Department to forward it to the Association of Local Authorities.;

  • 0902198 – Electrical and electronic waste

    The email from Ludvik Erhardt Gústafsson, Project Manager at the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, dated 29 January 2009, was taken up again. The email introduces new legislation on the handling of electrical and electronic waste. The Planning and Building Committee referred the matter to the Environment Committee/Agenda 21 for comment. The committee's comment was presented.

    The Planning and Building Committee endorses the opinion of the Environment Committee/Agenda 21 and instructs the Planning and Building Department to forward it to the Association of Local Authorities.;

  • 0801395 – Education Policy of Hafnarfjörður, review

    Lögð fram til umsagnar drög að endurskoðaðri skólastefnu fræðslusviðs. Umsagnarfrestur er til 12.03.2009.%0DSkólastefna Hafnarfjarðar hefur verið í endurskoðun allt árið 2008 í samræmi við verk- og tímaáætlun sem samþykkt var í fræðsluráði Hafnarfjarðar í byrjun þess árs. Vinnuhópur fræðsluráðs hefur stýrt endurskoðunarvinnunni í samráði við starfsfólk á Skólaskrifstofu. Vinnan hófst með upplýsingaöflun frá hagsmunaðilum vorið 2008 og lauk með samráðsfundum með fulltrúum þeirra í byrjun sumars.%0DLögð fram tillaga sviðsstjóra að umsögn dags. 03.03.2009.

    The Planning and Building Committee endorses the proposal from the Planning and Building Department.;

  • 0903043 – Hellnahraun 1 and 2, illegal habitation and alterations

    Reports have been received of unauthorised residential occupation and alterations in the industrial estates of Hellnahraun 1 and 2. The matter was considered at the disposal meeting of the Planning and Building Officer on 4 March 2008, who referred it to the Planning and Building Committee.

    Submitted.;

  • SB060701 – Strandgata 1, Library Plot

    To discuss the continuation of work on the detailed planning of the library site, Strandgata 1, in accordance with the award-winning proposal in the competition for the library's expansion.

    Deferred to the next meeting.;

  • 0901233 – Grindavík Master Plan 2000-2020, Vatnskarð Quarries

    A report by Mannvit was presented: „Quarrying from Háuhnúkar at Vatnsskarð in Grindavíkurbær (Vatnsskarðsnáma) – Assessment of Environmental Effects, Preliminary Assessment Report“, dated March 2009, together with a letter from the Planning Authority dated 04.03.2009 requesting comments on the report. The deadline for comments is 30.03.2009.

    The Planning and Building Committee instructs the Planning and Building Department to prepare a proposed report on the document for submission to the next meeting.;

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