1. At the outset Member-Secretary welcomed all and invited suggestions from the Builders.

2. A power point presentation explaining the salient features of Draft Master Plan-II was given. After the presentation the Vice Chairman, CMDA initiated the discussions.

3. The following are the suggestions made in the meeting:-

(a) Builders Association of India

1. The current norms for FSI may not be changed. Any addition in FSI will have adverse impact on the infrastructure facilities in CMA.

2. Since designated IT Corridor has been proposed, the IT industries may not be permitted in the Chennai City since it will strain the existing infrastructure.

3. The DCR should be made friendly towards provision of accommodations for common men.

4. A video clipping on ‘U’ turning the cars of various types was shown. Since the vehicles can easily be maneuvered for ‘U’ turning in 24 feet wide roads, the turning radius of 4.5m may not be insisted.

(b) Thiru R.Kumar, Navin Housing & Properties Pvt. Ltd.

1. He requested to revise the norms ‘for dwelling units as one car space for 75 sq.m. of floor area or part there of excluding the first 75 sq.m., as found in the present DCR.

2. The aisle width of 6 metre is too high above 60 degree and for perpendicular parking contending that aisle width definition can be used only when parking stalls are arranged on either side of the aisle and not for driveway with parking on one side.

3. A maximum gradient of 1 in 8 is insisted for ramps inside the premises. A slope of 1 in 5 is permitted even in hilly roads and he requested to propose a gradient of 1 in 5 for ramp in Draft MP-II.

4. As far as sectoral programmes and action plan proposed sector wise is concerned, he requested that consent of the sectoral agencies may be obtained.

5. The Institutional arrangements for coordination to implement the recommendations of the Master Plan included.

6. The organization chart of CMDA and their responsibilities may be included.

7. Policy intervention for the growth of vehicles may be included

8. The time limit for the issuance of PP may be proposed.

9. At present the IT industries are permitted to maintain the OSR by themselves and requested to extend the same benefit for the residents associations.

1. Special buildings may be permitted on a 30’ road

2. The dwelling units should not be a criteria to define the Special buildings

3. A higher FSI of 1.75 may be given for ordinary & special buildings.

(d) Thiru Chandrasekar, Representative from Singara Chennai Builders Association

1. Even though the ordinary buildings have been defined as one with 6 dwelling units in the proposed draft MP II, in a 90 sq.mt plot 6 dwelling units cannot be achieved. He requested to permit the special buildings irrespective of the road width.

2. In all the buildings it should be mandatory that GF should be left for multi purposes.

1. The reserved open spaces in large scale developments should be handed over to the builders or Resident Association for maintenance as park / play ground.

2. For Planning Permission single window clearance system may be introduced.

3. There is no need to increase the FSI. But buildings with higher height may be allowed with lesser coverage, which will facilitate better Rain Water Harvesting.

4. Proposing commercial use for the properties abutting 40’ road will create chaos.

5. For issuance of planning permission time limit may be prescribed.

1. No IT development should be permitted in the Chennai City and they should be diverted to the IT corridor.

1. To reduce the pollution non fuel vehicles such as cycles should be given importance.

2. The development strategy should be oriented towards dispersal policy.

3. At present there is no coordination in digging of the roads. A Mechanism should be evolved to avoid the digging of the roads again and again by different agencies.

4. The road network map for CMA may be digitized and loaded on to the website.

(h) Thiru Ganesh

1. In Hyderabad & Delhi, even on a 16’ road a FSI of 3 is allowed. The DR under draft MP II is not favouring small builders.

1. The Hydrogeology and geological structure details may be included the draft MP II.

2. In cases of the roads proposed for widening, permissibility of buildings should be based on the proposed widening.

3. Common multi level parking spaces should be created in the congested areas.

4. OSR fund should be used for development of parks.

5. In the concluding remarks, VC, CMDA said that the representative of the various Builders Associations have given many suggestions on the draft Development Regulations proposed under draft MP II. CMDA had already conducted several public consultation meet with the public who have also given a number of suggestions. It has been proposed to form committees to examine and make suitable recommendations on the objections and suggestions received. The objections / suggestions given in this meeting will also be placed before the Committee for its suitable recommendations. As regards handing over of Open Spaces Reserved areas taken over by CMDA, it has already been written to Chennai Corporation to take over these lands. It will be handed over to Chennai Corporation immediately after CMDA receives response for the same from Chennai Corporation. Delegation of powers to Chennai Corporation for issuance of Planning Permission for all type of buildings is a major issue for which policy decision can only be taken by the Government. He thanked the builders representatives for giving their suggestions.

Sd/xxx 17.9.2007

MEMBER SECRETARY

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ASSISTANT PLANNER (DDP Dn)