Planning and Building Control Officer's Hearing

Part A of building permits

• 1111014 – Underpass at Straumsvík, construction permit

  Consideration of a letter from Jóhann Bergmann on behalf of the Road Administration, dated 28.10.11, requesting planning permission for a underpass beneath the Reykjanesbraut at the Straumsvík Aluminium Smelter, together with the associated roadworks to connect Víkurvegur to the Reykjanesbraut.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the development permit subject to the following conditions:$line$With regard to registered cultural heritage sites in the area, consultation shall be held with the National Monuments Authority on the implementation of the project and on all site management in accordance with the National Monuments Act No. 107/2001. Regarding natural monuments in the area and its vicinity, consultation shall be held with the Environmental Agency during the implementation of the works and concerning all activities in the area in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act no. 49/1999.During the works, special care must be taken with regard to archaeological remains and natural features. The work shall be carried out under the supervision of an archaeologist appointed by the City of Hafnarfjörður and an environmental officer for the City of Hafnarfjörður. Before the works commence, the City of Hafnarfjörður shall apply for a research permit from the National Monuments Authority for any archaeological remains that are threatened by the works.

• 0903068 – Fjarðargata 13-15, sign

  At the service meeting on 23 June, a sign at Fjörð was approved. During installation it became clear that a tree is obstructing the sign, and it is requested that it be moved south so that it can be positioned more effectively at this location. See attached photos.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the application, subject to the precise location being agreed in consultation with the Environment and Operations Department.

• 1111058 – Fjóluvellir 13, amendment to building permit

  Rut Helgadóttir and Jóhann Elvarsson apply on 03.11.11 to alter the internal layout in accordance with drawings by Kári Eiríksson, dated 12.09.05, amended on 03.11.11.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit will be issued once the conditions of paragraphs 1-4 of Article 13 of the Building Regulations have been fulfilled.$line$ The planning and building officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit will be issued when the conditions of clauses 1-4 of Article 13 of the Building Regulations have been fulfilled.$line$$line$Building Regulations, Article 13. Issuance of a building permit.$line$Secondary conditions for the issue of a building permit are as follows: $line$1.$line$Must the building and its use comply with the area's planning schemes. $line$2.$line$The principal and specialist drawings have been reviewed and the licensing authority has endorsed them to confirm approval. $line$3.$line$Building permit fees and other required charges have been paid, such as the road development levy in accordance with the provisions of the Road Development Levy Act and the parking levy or fee for planning work in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, or an agreement has been made for their payment. However, this does not apply to fees that are not due for payment until the building permit is issued. 4.1 The building supervisor has signed a declaration of responsibility and submitted to the licensing authority the signed declarations of responsibility of the tradesmen who will be responsible for individual parts of the work.

• 1111025 – Fagrakinn 15, change to building permit

  Viggo K. Thorsteinsson and Margrét Bjarnadóttir apply on 02.11.11 to make the garage a separate building, to be entered in the register in accordance with drawings by Sveinbjörn Hinriksson dated 01.11.11.

  The planning and building officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit will be issued once the conditions of Clause 3 of Article 13 of the Building Regulations have been fulfilled.$line$ The planning and building officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit shall be issued when the conditions of paragraphs 1-4 of Article 13 of the Building Act have been fulfilled.$line$$line$Building Act, Article 13. Issuance of a building permit.$line$The conditions for the issue of a building permit are as follows: $line$3.$line$Building permit fees and other required charges have been paid, such as the street construction fee in accordance with the provisions of the law on street construction fees and the parking fee or fee for planning work in accordance with the provisions of the planning law, or an agreement has been made on their payment. However, this does not apply to fees that are not due for payment until the building permit is issued.

• 1111020 – Stakkahraun 2. Distribution station, changes to appearance

  On 1 November 2011, HS Veitur hf applies for a licence to make changes to the appearance of the distribution station at Stakkahraun 2, in accordance with drawings by Erling Ingvason, VAT no. 280152-4399.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit will be issued once the conditions of paragraphs 1-4 of Article 13 of the Building Regulations have been fulfilled.$line$ The planning and building officer approves the building plans in accordance with Article 11 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010. A building permit will be issued when the conditions of clauses 1-4 of Article 13 of the Building Regulations have been fulfilled.$line$$line$Building Regulations, Article 13. Issuance of a building permit.$line$Secondary conditions for the issue of a building permit are as follows: $line$1.$line$Must the building and its use comply with the area's planning schemes. $line$2.$line$The principal and specialist drawings have been reviewed and the licensing authority has endorsed them to confirm approval. $line$3.$line$Building permit fees and other required charges have been paid, such as the road development levy in accordance with the provisions of the Road Development Levy Act and the parking levy or fee for planning work in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, or an agreement has been made for their payment. However, this does not apply to fees that are not due for payment until the building permit is issued. 4.1 The building supervisor has signed a declaration of responsibility and submitted to the licensing authority the signed declarations of responsibility of the tradesmen who will be responsible for individual parts of the work.

Part B: Organisational Matters

• 1110128 – Gjótuhraun 5, fire safety inspection

  Iðnmark ehf, Gjótuhrauni 5. During a fire safety inspection on 01.12.10 at the above-mentioned property, it was found that the fire safety measures are defective.The breach is considered significant and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service gave a deadline of 08.03.11 for remedial action. A letter was received on 1.11.2011 from Iðnmark ehf. stating that the recommendations have been addressed.

  Confirmation has been received that the necessary improvements have been made, and the matter is now considered closed.

• 1110302 – Plot for a H.S. Veitna hf. distribution station at the junction with Straumsvík

  A request has been received from HS Veitur dated 05.10.11 to remove a pole substation at the Alcan site and, in its place, install a small distribution substation on a site provided by Alcan. A positive opinion from the Road Administration is available.

  The Planning and Building Officer has no objection to the application.

• 1111012 – Óseyrarbraut 17, Enquiry, extension

  The Eskja Cooperative is submitting an enquiry on 01.11.11 to extend the building on Óseyrarbraut by approximately 300 sq m. See attached documents.

  The Planning and Building Officer is negative towards the application as it stands and points out that the proposed extension requires an amendment to the detailed plan. An extension within the building envelope would be favourably received; see attached notes.

C-part of the message has been resent

• 1111111 – Trönuhraun 10, temporary permit for containers

  Trönuhraunu 10, permit for 3 containers.

  The Planning and Building Officer is deferring the matter. Please see the attached comments.