Agenda Proposal 2

To:

Mr. Eli Abutbul, Council Chairman
Ms. Ruth Barens, Council Engineer
Attorney Yossi Barzilai, Council Legal Advisor

Date: March 2, 2024

Re: Submission of an objection to Plan No. 353-1259019 in the Zichrona complex

Dear Sirs,

The aforementioned plan has been submitted for objections to the District Planning and Construction Committee. As part of the plan, the developers are requesting the following exemptions:

1. Increasing the main above-ground area for special housing and nursing units.

2. Increasing the above-ground service areas.

3. Increasing the underground service areas for parking.

4. Establishing guidelines for construction and development.

5. Modification of building lines for special housing.

6. Adding a floor for special housing.

7. Adding a floor to the underground parking garage to meet the required parking standards.

8. Conversion of service areas from commercial to special housing.

9. Increasing the height of the commercial facade to accommodate a protective roof

In accordance with the notice published on February 11, 2025, the deadline for submitting objections, 60 days after publication, is April 10, 2025, from the date the attached notice was published.

 At the meeting of the Baron Regional Planning and Construction Committee No. 973, the position of the Council and the district members was to recommend that the district reject the application and the proposed plan for the following reasons:

A. No justification was presented or explained for adding land in the absence of a plan and program. Implementation of the Zichrona plan has been postponed for 10 years, so there is no reason to put the cart before the horse. It is likely that after 10 years, standards will change, and any changes should be examined comprehensively rather than on a case-by-case basis, as requested in this plan at this time.

B. No planning rationale was provided as to why one floor should be raised to 7.5 meters or why the entire building should be raised on a selective basis without reference to the surrounding areas or the approved plan, nor was it explained why there is a need to deviate from the approved plan.

The Regional Committee also recommends not approving the proposed plan due to the valid reasons cited; therefore, in accordance with the Regional Committee’s decision and the Council Administration’s position, the Council is required to formally file an objection, which will be submitted to the District Office.

According to the law, in order for the council to file an objection to the plan, approval from the full council is required.

The following is the text of a motion for the agenda of the Local Council
plenary session opposing Plan 353-1259019, and approves the submission of an objection to the plan in light of the increase in construction areas based on decisions made by the Baron Regional Committee, as well as additional grounds as determined by the relevant professional staff of the council.
The Council Plenary also recommends that the Regional Committee submit an objection in accordance with the Council Plenary’s decision.

Sincerely,

The “Lema’an HaMoshava” Party