Jane, I noticed that during the previous 24 months in response to articles in the Tatler, owners who were named and shamed, cleaned up derelict properties in Woodstock. With the history and information you have accumulated regarding this building and its owner I suggest you approach the Tatler to run an article in their next issue. They have often used these situations as leader pieces. 'It’s a disgrace say angry residents' with pics and interviews including contact with the owner/s and officials in the CCC, Kris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jane Vorster Sent: 21 September 2009 09:00 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Cedric Reginald Thomas Subject: [obsnw] Re: Old Dairy in Lower Wrensch
Hi, I have been going round in circles with this. After much nagging, the building inspectors issued instructions for the owner to clean up and secure the property. When he failed to comply he was taken to court. The last I heard during his court appearance late in August he had stated it was his intention to start "the slow and incremental demolition of the buildings on the property in preparation for the development thereof." When I queried with the building dept what exactly he meant by slow and incremental they couldn't give me an answer. I got an idea about 10 days later when two guys, who claimed to work for the owner, pitched and removed about 7-10 tiles from the roof which they left lying on the ground. They then left never to be seen again. My conclusion is that the owner is just playing the system and has no intention of doing anything. Right now I think the only answer is if we band together as a community and insist on action. Jane From: William Kingwell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 28 August 2009 10:20 AM To: Jane Vorster Subject: FW: OLD DAIRY BUILDING 81 LOWER WRENSCH ROAD OBSERVATORY. Dear Jane, Following an appearance by the owner at court on Wednesday; I have been advised that it is his intention to start the slow and incremental demolition of the buildings on the property in preperation for the development thereof. Ot appears the intention is to builld townhouse units; but how many I do not know at present, I will attempto find out ASAP and let you know. Regards William kingwell -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nicky Farmer Sent: 21 September 2009 07:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [obsnw] Re: Old Dairy in Lower Wrensch A month or two ago, we spotted a man on the grounds - when we approached him (from the safety of our car of course) he said he was there on the owner's instruction. Later that same day, and again the following day, there was a big clean up on the property. But nothing since and it's again looking worse than ever, with open bags of rubbish facing out onto the street on the corner, and the gates wide open. Of course vagrants come and go as they please ... spending the night I'm sure! Shall we take some photos for the 13 Oct meeting? Nicky -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Big Brian Sent: 20 September 2009 06:23 PM To: The Observatory Neighbourhood watch Subject: [obsnw] Re: Old Dairy in Lower Wrensch Let's hope there are cries of "Halleluja" soon. I think this is a task that needs to spearheaded by the new OCA Chair, Trevor Hughes. Please contact him directly and let's move on with this. Place it on the OCA agenda as TOP PRIORITY for next month's meeting on 13 October 2009, and invite Cllr. Thomas to provide solutions, not answers. I can warrant, without fear of contradiction, that if this eyesore was next door to ANY councillor's home, be it Chapple, Kinahan, Watkyns, Iversen, or Thomas, the problem would have been solved ages ago. GodZille would have simply gone AAAARGH! and stomped on the building. I suggest gathering some ammunition in terms of by-laws and names and contact details of responsible officials (are there such things?) and prepare for the battle. The solution to this problem will be a milestone, nay, a Monument, in the history of Observatory. My two cents. Brian. On Sep 20, 11:34 am, Jeannine Louw <[email protected]> wrote: > Amen Brian! > I am ready and available to meet and discuss this at any time. > Jeannine > > On 9/19/09 8:26 PM, "Big Brian" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > It is time we moved forward on this one. I suggest that it is put on > > an OCA Agenda and dealt with there. There is a shift in policy by the > > City, regarding derelict buildings. Sub-council 15 needs to discuss > > this and provide solutions, not answers. I think we need to apply our > > minds, and put our shoulders to the wheel on this particlar blight. > > Can we have a concerted effort to resolve this? We need closure, not > > red tape. > > Brian Gray. > > > On Sep 18, 7:46 pm, willow rd <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have seen our police on a number of occassions in the last 10 days > >> searching this eyesore/health hazard for stashed stolen goods and > >> suspects in hiding. I know this building has featured on this group > >> often, but does anyone know what the current status is in terms of > >> getting something done about it? I would be happy to devote some time > >> to trying to resolve the problem. ____________________________________________________________________________ This email and its contents are subject to an email legal notice that can be viewed at: http://www.naspers.com/email/disclaimer.html. 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