Newsletter, September 2016

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Dear homeowner and resident

DUMPING THREATENS RENOSTERVELD

Recently we have had incidences where rubbish, garden refuse and rubble were dumped in the Renosterveld / green belt in Boschendal Street.  Every such instance disturbs the very sensitive eco-system of the Renosterveld. This is one of the last pockets of the highly endangered indigenous (and fast disappearing) piece of flora.  The removal of the dumped material is done by the VRHOA (unless the guilty party is identified), and thus paid for by all residents.  The trustees would rather allocate the levies to constructive projects than unnecessary clean-ups.

In order to assist, we would like you to do the following:

 Please do not dump any unwanted material on a greenbelt, public open space, or Renosterveld.  Please ensure that your service providers do not dump any material.  If you see this happening, please confront the person and get a name, or  Take a picture of the vehicle and offender and send to any of our trustees or Managing agent, Nolands.

Everyone’s co-operation in keeping our area clean is much appreciated.

UPDATE ON SECURITY

Great progress have been made with the majority of the security fence now being finalised. The part from Meerenhof to Kido Kids (Phase 4 in blue below) is still outstanding and due soon.

Phase 1 in Red = 200m

Phase 2 in Yellow = 150m

Phase 3 in Green = 1205m

Phase 4 in Blue = 244m

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We have also installed a new secured gate leading to the Eskom power station. The only thing still outstanding is the electrification of the fence which are currently working on. Watch this space!

BUILDING / ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Why are there Building & Architectural guidelines?

The main objective of the development of Van Riebeeckshof is the provision of a high quality lifestyle for residents, and the purpose of these rules are to protect this lifestyle. The rules have been established in terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Van Riebeeckshof Master Home Owner's Association (VRMHOA), and are binding upon all occupants of the Development. Any decision taken by die Trustees in the interpretation of these rules are final and binding.

What do I need approval for?

 Anything changes that you make to your house’s original approved plans must be approved including minor alterations  Any changes that you make to the outside look & feel of you home (including painting,) must be  Any additions to your home including but not limited to swimming pools, paving, fencing, decking,

Changes wrt paint colours for EXTERNAL WALL FINISHES (house & boundary walls) Please take note of the following changes with regards to paint colours and the NEW approval process applicable.

1. Allowable colour options are warm neutral or light earth tone 2. To ensure that the external walls of properties in the VRHMHOA reflect the colour-options indicated above, members need to present proposed colour combinations to the VRHMHOA and the CONTROLLING ARCHITECT for approval before any painting of external walls are initiated (this includes new developments and changing the colour of existing houses) 3. Examples of colours (and any similar shade thereof) that is NOT be allowed:

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Please ensure that you follow the procedures as set out in the Architectural Rules. When in doubt, you are welcome to contact Anel from Nolands for assistance and/or advice.

Keep warm & keep safe!

Kind regards

Van Riebeeckshof Trustees

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