Planning and Building Control Officer's Hearing

Part A of building permits

• 1209025 – Eskivellir 21, building permit

  ER hús ehf applies on 03.09.12 for a change to a previously approved building permit. Alteration of kitchen walls in flats 0101-0201-0301-0401 in accordance with drawings by Sigurður Þorvarðarson dated 14.05.2007.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the application in accordance with the Act on Buildings No. 160/2010.

• 1207226 – Fagraberg 38, Extension

  Jóhann Sigurðsson applied on 19.07.2012 to build an extension to Fagraberg 38, in accordance with drawings by Hildur Bjarnadóttir dated 01.06.2012. Corrected drawings were received on 17.08.2012. New drawings were received on 03.09.2012.

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the application in accordance with the Act on Buildings No. 160/2010.

Part B: Organisational Matters

• 1208453 – Helluhraun 16-18, enquiry

  Architect Gestur Ólafsson submits an enquiry on behalf of Eikar Property Company, dated 21 August 2012, regarding a proposal for the layout of the site at Helluhraun 16-18, together with a explanatory note and drawings dated 16 August 2012. A report from the Department of Environment and Operations is available.

  The Planning and Building Officer refers the matter to the Planning and Building Committee.

• 1208523 – Bláfjallavegur, Leirdalshöfði, pit rehabilitation.

  Jóhann Bjarni Skúlason, on behalf of the Road Administration, requests in an email dated 29 August 2012 that the old gravel quarry be finalised by levelling it out and sowing the scar. See attached documents.

  The Planning and Building Officer is favourable to the application for a development permit.

• 1208395 – Holtsgata 21.marked parking spaces

  On 23 August 2012, Miroslav Bartlewski applied for a permit for marked parking spaces at two locations. A drawing showing the location of the spaces is attached, along with supporting documents from the estate agency Ás regarding the property. A report from the Department of Environment and Operations is available.

  Plot holders are permitted to reserve parking spaces within their own plots, but properties are not permitted to reserve parking spaces on council land unless a specific approval relating to mobility impairment is in place.

• 1209030 – Norðurhella 15, building permit

  On 4 September 2012, EV 17 ehf submitted an enquiry to convert the caretaker's flat on the west side of the upper floor into a catering operation in the west part of the ground floor, and 8-10 offices in the remaining space.

  The Planning and Building Officer is adverse to the application as it is currently submitted. Please see the attached comments.

• 1109380 – Hjallabraut 35-43, drawing up a lease agreement

  The meter readings need to be corrected due to an update to the HS-Orka land lease agreement.

  The Planning and Building Officer agrees to amend the site plan for the plot at 35-43 Hjallabraut in accordance with the updated lease agreement with HS-Orka.

• 1209042 – 2 Linnetsstígur, sign on the house

  The Environment and Operations Department of Hafnarfjörður has received a complaint regarding a sign on house number 2 at Linnetsstíg, where the shop Sigga&Timo has put up a sign designating the car park spaces for the shop.

  The Planning and Building Officer advises the owner of the sign that the car park in front of the building is owned by the City of Hafnarfjörður, and it is therefore not permitted to reserve the spaces for a single shop. The sign must be removed.

• 1209033 – Flugskeið 22, construction stage and inspections

  Aircraft shed 22 is registered on plot 2; the last recorded inspection of the walls was on 7 September 2009. According to the aerial photograph on the Land Registry website, the structure appears to be fully built.

  The planning and building officer requires the owner and the building supervisor to apply for an interim certificate within three weeks, and for a final certificate upon completion.

• 1209044 – Eyrartröð 3, part 3, building stage 2 and use

  Phase 2 of the development is listed as being at construction stage 2, even though the house is fully completed.

  The planning and building officer requires the owner and the building supervisor to apply for an interim certificate within three weeks, and for a final certificate upon completion.

• 1112190 – Kríuás 17 a and b, final inspection

  The Planning and Building Officer summoned the building supervisor, Jóhann G. Hlöðversson, for a final inspection on 19 March 2012 at 15:00, in accordance with Article 36 of the Construction Act No. 160/2010. The building surveyor was required to take the measures stipulated by the law. Should he fail to comply, the planning and building officer would apply the provisions of Articles 56 and 57 of the same law regarding daily fines and a reprimand. The request has not been addressed.

  The Planning and Building Officer imposes a daily fine of kr. 20,000 on the building supervisor, Jóhann G. Hlöðversson, from 01.10.2012, in accordance with section 56 of the Building Act, should he fail to respond to the request by that date. Furthermore, a request for a reprimand will be sent to the Building Authority in accordance with the same article of the Act.

• 0909005 – Gjáhella 11, stage of construction and use

  According to the property register, the house is still listed as being at construction stage 1, even though it is fully completed and has been put into use, and that the mandatory inspections have not been carried out, including the certificate of occupancy. According to the terms, the house was to be handed over shell-complete on 7 October 2008 and fully completed on 7 April 2009. On 14.12.10, the Planning and Building Committee required the owners to register a building supervisor for the project and to reapply for a certificate of occupancy within 3 weeks. The request had not been complied with. On 12/01/12, the Planning and Building Officer reiterated the Planning and Building Board's resolution. If the request is not complied with within four weeks, the Planning and Building Officer will impose daily fines on the owners in accordance with the powers under the Building Regulations Act no. 160/2010. The request has not been addressed. The Planning and Building Officer has imposed daily fines on the owners in accordance with section 56 of the Act on Buildings, as the letters appear not to have been delivered.

  The Planning and Building Officer is postponing the imposed daily fines. The bankruptcy estate of SÆ 14 ehf must vacate all operations from the building or, alternatively, submit corrected plans so that a certificate of substantial completion can be issued. It is the duty of the bankruptcy estate and the estate agent to inform the purchaser that the building is not constructed in accordance with the drawings and is not at a habitable standard. The planning and building officer will require new owners to take action in accordance with the law and regulations if the building is to be put into use.$line$

C-part of the message has been resent

• 1208507 – Steinhella 17a, building permit

  On 29 August 2012, Steinhella 17 ehf applied for a licence to fit out an office and showroom in the north end of the building and to install new windows and a door in the existing door openings on the east side, in accordance with drawings by Þorsteinn Friðþjófsson dated 4 February 2006.

  The Planning and Building Officer has deferred the matter as the submitted documents are insufficient. Please see the attached comments.

• 1208168 – Skipalón 5, building permit

  Fjarðarmót applies on 14 August 2012 to build a 32-unit block of flats with a fifth-floor balcony and a covered car park, in accordance with the drawings by Sigurlaug Sigurjónsdóttir dated 14 August 2012.

  The Planning and Building Officer has deferred the matter as the submitted documents are insufficient. Please see the attached comments.