RESIDENTS MEETING: PROPOSED BEACHWOOD RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT MEETING HELD AT THE BEACHWOOD GOLF CLUB (VIRGINIA) ON 20 June 2018 AT 17H00

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1 RESIDENTS MEETING: PROPOSED BEACHWOOD RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT MEETING HELD AT THE BEACHWOOD GOLF CLUB (VIRGINIA) ON 20 June 2018 AT 17H00 Present Professional Team Beachwood Professional Team: Beachwood Developments- CEO: Gavin Strydom- GS Attorney: Norman Brauteseth- NB Architects: Tony Whitefield- TW Architects: Wade Fountain- WF Town Planner: Rob Kirby- RK EAP: Naadira Nadasen- NN Senior EAP: Chen Read- CR Apologies: N/A ITEM 1 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING 1.1 The residents meeting was requested by Beachwood Developments. The meeting was chaired by NB (Beachwood Investments Attorney). All residents were provided with an Agenda. NB indicated that the project is in the Conceptual phase and that the purpose of this meeting was to obtain residents feedback on the layout and security access options. This meeting is a non-statutory meeting to engage with the residents. The professional team was introduced. 2. PROJECT BACKGROUND 2.1 Project Background was provided by TW. TW presented the development concept. The total development site is approximately 43ha and the development footprint will only be approx. 26.5% of that. TW indicated that the development comes with environmental sensitive components; however, a professional team has been assigned to address. The proposed Beachwood development is a high-end residential development, comprise of the following: - Single Erven on the North- interface of the site - Southern interface- single erven components - Embankment- 2-3 storey cluster development, - Radisson Hotel- 7 th Star- with a direct access to the beach Developments are restricted to the current golf course. Where areas are affected there will be a proposed Offset ratio of 10:1 that will be set aside for rehabilitation. KZN Wildlife has been consulted and there is ongoing communication. Sight Line has been established using of the tallest areas of the dune bush and unobstructed views of the sea horizon. Intention of the development to respect the Wetland and Vegetation sensitive areas and associated buffers. Development will be a massive Tourism boom for Durban. NB also indicated that they would like to offer a secure Estate including the residents of Fairways- this will be done through SPLUMA. That will allow for the closure of the Beachwood Road and continue its use as a pedestrian access (via the existing bridge over 1

2 the M4) to the beach, and close Fairways for private use only- with access gates. NB noted a fence along the M4 towards the road closure and continue towards the beach will be implemented. In conjunction with the ethekwini to construct a Boardwalk along the beachside of the dune forest with a fence to protect the forest. This essentially will be an enclosed Estate. The levy aspect is still to be confirmed. RK indicated that there are existing development rights for 16 sites. 3. KEY DISCUSSION WITH RESIDENTS: 3.1 Road Closure: - Resident 142- indicated that road is currently used an alternative route to the M4, when the M4 is closed due to accidents, there is scheduled running/cycling races, etc. on this road. - Shaun Riley- Councillor indicated that access to the beach and closure of roads need to be properly addressed and there must be no restriction to the public especially to the beach. TW indicated that this is still concept stage and this is still be addressed. Idea to see a pedestrian boulevard. The pedestrian beach access from the Virginia airport side must also be taken into account. must be disclosed. - Carlos Correia Unit indicated that he tried to undertake the process of closing Fairways and this was difficult. NB and TW- this will be pursued further. An informal voting was made at the meeting to indicate interest in this idea, and it was noted that more than half of the attended residents are in support of further investigation of the proposed road closure with the traffic department and the municipality 3.2 Cutting into the embankment and loss of Views: Many residents are against cutting into the embankments as there is an increased risk of flooding and will affect views. Residents prefer that the development occur towards the coastal dune. However, the restriction of the buffers zones was mentioned. - Resident 142 indicated concerns that cutting into embankment will impact on drainage, potential soil erosion and views. TW responded that a sight line over the development will be was provided for the Northern area. With regards to Southern area and the concern regarding the change of view (back of the clusters units) was highlighted. TW indicated that there will be cutting into the embankment- which is well-informed by Geotechnical Assessments and the engineering team. Building lines will be respected. - Rob Gordon (Resident of Fairways)- indicated that as per previous assessment done, the bank is not to be cut at all. must be disclosed. Clarity regarding the loss of views must be clear. - Ian McClain- Unit 72 shares the same views. 3.3 Sub-Ervens: Rob Gordon (Fairways Resident) questioned the Coverage and FAR figures.tw provided the FAR and coverage for the Single Erven: SR 900- Bulk- 0.6 and coverage of 40%. Hotel Component is unknown yet. He further stated that the 16 units that have the approved under maisonette zoning will be amended under a different zoning 2

3 3.4 Water Retention for the Dune: - Rob Gordon (Fairways Resident) indicated that previous studies must be taken into account. NN indicated that there has been previous studies completed by a previous Consultancy regarding the Coastal Forests and that there have been additional studies undertaken for this current Environmental Basic Assessment process, and all sensitivities are identified and acknowledged. 3.5 Previous EA approval: - Ian McClain- Unit 72 queried if an EA for previous scope of works was approved. TW indicated they have been approved. 3.6 Number of Units: - TW indicated that approximately 150 units are proposed for cluster development (2 and 3 storey cluster development). Overall approx. 200 units for the residential units and the Hotel- approx. 280 key units. 3.7 Southern Part (2 storeys ground floor + 1 floor): - Stream-Canalisation: TW indicated that the stream will be canalised. Issues related to obstruction of views and flooding were discussed, Residents suggested to move the clusters to the eastern area between the dune and the swamp, however, professional team indicated that there were environmental buffers in place that restricted that move. TW indicated that a cross-section for the southern clusters will be provided. Another point raised by the residents was that the mangrove swamp is fed by the stream and that the development will impact on that, given that the swamp is already heavily impacted by stormwater (salinity loss). See below: - Dalton Boyce Unit 56 located near the Southern Cluster indicated that his views will be affected, and requests the development to be moved. TW indicated that this is not achievable due to the Mangrove Buffers. - Tara- Unit 88 shares the same views. - Carlos Correia- 136 Unit this needs to be addressed. 3.8 Traffic Congestion: - Niven Maharaj- Unit 84 indicated that traffic will be an issue.tw indicated that ethekwini Traffic Department will be involved and Traffic Engineers will provide feedback once the assessments are completed. - Tara- 88 unit. Shares the same views. - Carol Carer- 136 Unit indicated that the City in December approved a resolution regarding the Airport. There could be issue of traffic and collaboration is required. Unit 106 resident indicated that this is problematic and needs to be addressed. TW mentioned 3 entrances to the development are proposed in order to relieve the traffic into the estate. Residents indicated that this will not assist with the traffic increase into Fairways road. 3.9 Sales of Units: - Bruce Scott Unit 80 enquired on unit pricing. This is still to be confirmed. NB indicated that the indicative sales pricing will be disclosed in the next meeting held by the 3

4 Environmental team- in two weeks time Value of the houses: - Bruce Scott Unit 80 required clarity that Value of the houses will not be negatively affected. TW indicated that there will be a possible concept of a gated community- this will not affect the value. - Angela Baker Unit 114- Value of property will be affected as the area depends on the amenity- Golf Course Continual Engagement: - Shaun Riley- Councillor indicated that engagement is important and that this initial meeting is commendable. Continued engagement is required. - Unit 66 indicated that the professional team must be transparent and ensure engagement and compromise Timeframe of Completion: - Resident required understanding into the Timeframe. RB indicated that the Environmental Authorisation is required to be approved. A concept to evaluate is firstly required. RB indicated that all the issues raised at the meeting will be included in the Basic assessment, and this take about a year this will be done in conjunction with the SPLUMA application and thereafter WULA. Overall, approx. 18 months timeframes is envisioned Sense of Tranquillity: - Tara- Unit 88 indicated that this will be lost due to this development. - Angela Baker Unit 114 also mentioned that the lights within the new development would affect the sense of tranquillity for the Fairways residents facing the development Fencing off the Estate: - Ian Long Unit 128 indicated that the gated community concept or the fencing off of the estate will be problematic and unachievable. TW indicted that there will be control entry and exit points. must be disclosed. Fencing must allow for the migration of animals as discussed in the previous Basic Assessment process Coastal Set-back Line: - Ian Long queried on the restriction of development within 100m from the high water mark. NB indicated that the development is not prohibited, but rather that an application has to go forth and be approved. Consultation has been with Andrew Mather from ethekwini municipality regarding the hazard lines, and the development lines have been not under statutory law DMOSS and Mangroves: - Angela Baker Unit 114 indicated that this is a DMOSS area. Both the DMOSS classification and Mangroves must be taken into account. There should be no 4

5 restriction of wildlife. - Angela Baker Unit 114 also indicated that a green building principle must be applied. 4. Next Proposed Meeting: 4.1 Scheduled for 04 July Residents requested to conduct it after the school holiday, ending on the 17 July Date to be confirmed and will be advertised as part of the Environmental Basic Assessment process. 5. Steering Committee: 5.1 Names to be given to NN. It was suggested and supported that a committee will be established for a better communication and engagement with the community. The following residents had given their names: - Mr Sahil Pardesi pardesi@afrixpress.com Cellphone: Cllr Shaun yley ward36@ahuanryley.com Cellphone: Mrs Rowena Scott rneveling@hotmail.com Cellphone: Mrs Gene Clelland gene.mcclelland1@gmail.com Cellphone: CLOSURE 6.1 Meeting Closed at 19H00. Chairman: NB thanked everyone for attendance and discussion 5