1. Action Taken Reports in respect of Minutes of 1615th, 1616th & 1617th meetings held on 07.10.2021, 09.10.2021 and 12.10.2021 respectively were discussed.

1.  The proposal was forwarded by the South DMC (online) for consideration by the Commission.

2.  The building plan proposal received (online) at the formal stage was scrutinised and the following observations are to be complied with:

a)  The entire proposal shall adhere to all the applicable statutory provisions, and norms/regulations of the prevailing Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ) guidelines.

b)  Sustainability features shall be as per point no. 7 of the CPAA (Criterion for Project Assessment and Approval) available on the DUAC website at www.duac.org.in.

c)  All plumbing pipes, service equipment should be camouflaged appropriately (in terms of the point nos. 10, 11 & 12 of the CPAA (Criterion for Project Assessment and Approval) are available on the DUAC website at www.duac.org.in

1.  The proposal was forwarded by the South DMC (online) for consideration by the Commission.

2.  The Commission approved the building plan proposal (for 3 basements+G+14 floors) at its meeting held on July 03, 2020, specific observations were given.

3.  The revised building plan proposal (for 2 basements+G+20 floors) received (online) at the formal stage was scrutinised and the following observations are to be complied with:

a)  The Commission observed that the submitted 3d views and layout plans do not seem to match each other at various locations, thus giving an incorrect picture. The submission needs to be corrected and ensure that the coordinated drawings (3D views/plans/elevations/sections etc.)  shall be submitted for the consideration of the Commission.

b)  Also, the 3D views have been submitted without annotations thus making it difficult to comprehend the materials etc. on the façade, which could have a bearing on the visual, urban aesthetics of the complex. The 3d view does not reflect the Services on the Roof-top. Utilities to be reflected in the 3D views as well as the drawings wherever provided. A sufficient number of Self-explanatory, annotated 3D views at various angles, clearly showing the proposed design scheme with proper annotations and corresponding to proposal drawings be submitted for a better understanding of the proposal. Also, the skin sections (in detail) shall be submitted to understand the elevation of the façade with materials.

c)  It was observed that the location of the ATM, Ladies & Gents toilets and the guard room etc. (provided in the front) and the sub-stations & transformers etc. provided in the rear are also part of the formal submission but their detailed drawings (including screening mechanism, elevations, sections, 3D views etc.) have not been submitted. The Commission observed that these components have a bearing on the overall visual, urban and aesthetic quality of the complex. The same is to be revised appropriately and be incorporated for review by the Commission.

d)  The blue feature in the balcony (provided at the rear side) is not clear, as the details of the same are not provided in the submitted layouts/plans. The purpose, design and related details of the feature to be clearly indicated in relevant layout plans to comprehend the design.

e)  Appropriate signages/ graphics shall be installed in the building complex to ensure proper wayfinding.

f)  The design of the gate and the boundary wall etc. is missing in the submission. It was observed that it could have a bearing on the overall visual and the aesthetics of the complex, thus a detailed scheme (including gate design) shall be submitted completed in all respect (including 3D views/elevations/sections etc.) shall be provided including gate/grill detail, material applications etc.

g)  It is suggested to plan peripheral parking in such a way as to keep 6.00 m wide setback free from parking all the time. All parking provisions shall adhere to all the applicable norms/guidelines/regulations etc.

h)  There seems to be a conflict in the vehicular movement at the entrance to the main building. Alternative options shall be explored to make the movement more efficient by introducing a median and segregating the movements to ensure no conflict occurs. There could be a provision of a service lane to allow for outer movement and the internal road can redirect the traffic for an internal movement like entry to ramps, porch-drop off etc. alternatively, the ramps could be swapped to ensure they merge seamlessly into the direction of the traffic.

i)  A combined mobility plan showing seamless, conflict-free pedestrian and vehicular movement plan from outside to the various buildings to be submitted, to understand the movement pattern within site better. It shall be indicated clearly with clear segregation of pedestrian and vehicular movement.

j)  In case the entry to basement ramps need to be covered in the future, it is suggested to provide their design and related details at this stage, so as to ensure they duly get incorporated in the design scheme.

k)  A lot of waste (dry and wet, food items, etc.) is supposed to be generated in the motel, a detailed solid waste management plan proposal along with its location/screening on the site plan shall be submitted.

l)  The proposal is a motel building. A public art zoning plan be ensured which indicates the placement of all work of Art in the site as per its context, location etc. Work of art of suitable scale, size and material, imparting character and identity to the complex, at an appropriate level (human eye) which is also visible from outside, to be installed in terms of the point nos. 14 of the CPAA (Criterion for Project Assessment and Approval) available on the DUAC website at www.duac.org.in.

m)  Solar photovoltaic panels shall be suitably accommodated in the design so as not to mar the aesthetics and help to reduce the carbon footprint. Sustainability features shall be as per point no. 7 of the CPAA (Criterion for Project Assessment and Approval) available on the DUAC website at www.duac.org.in.

n)  All service equipment including DG set, exhaust pipes, sanitary/plumbing pipes etc. should be camouflaged appropriately (in terms of the point nos. 10, 11 &12 of the CPAA (Criterion for Project Assessment and Approval) are available on the DUAC website at www.duac.org.in using the same architectural elements and materials.

4.  The architect is advised to adhere to all the above observations given by the    Commission and furnish a pointwise incorporation/reply.

1.  The proposal was forwarded by the DDA (online) for consideration by the Commission.

2.  The Commission approved the building plan proposal for additions/alterations at its meeting held on July 26, 2017.

3.  The building plan proposal for NOC at the completion stage received (online) was scrutinised and the following observations are to be complied with:

a)  The project brief submitted by the architect indicates that:

“……..as per UBBL 2016, various areas which were initially taken in FAR are now free from FAR. Taking credit of those areas, the company intents to propose that area in form of one additional floor i.e. sixteenth floor…….”

The Commission observed that the project brief submitted, for NOC for completion of a building which is up to the ninth floor, not in agreement with each other, needs clarification.

b)  The Commission observed that due thought had been given by the Commission while approving the scheme in terms of visual & urban aesthetics of the area, materials, finishes, architectural elements, façade etc. The approved model photographs/views depict a neat façade thus giving a very idealistic picture.

c)  However, while comparing the approved model photographs/views with the submitted photographs of the actual completed work on the façade, it is clearly evident that disorganised, incoherent hoardings/advertisement panels, display panels etc. displayed on the façade are spoiling the overall urban, visual, environmental and aesthetic quality of the complex, thus giving a very chaotic look to the elevation. It needs to be organised as per applicable norms, guidelines so as not to mar the aesthetics.

d)   Also, some of the photographs indicate a lot of construction material lying scattered all around including scaffoldings etc. clearly establish that some kind of construction activity is in progress for a proposal which is still under consideration by the Commission for NOC is not appreciated by the Commission.

e)  Cropped photographs of the completion plan proposal have been submitted which do not clearly indicate the required details. An appropriate number of existing site pictures to be provided to understand the existing site condition. They need to be resubmitted with proper uncut views from all sides to comprehend the proposal evidently.

f)  The DG set, DG exhaust pipes, water tanks located outside on the pavement, temporary coverings on the façade, sanitary/plumbing pipes, outdoor air conditioning units, air-conditioning ducting etc. all are clearly visible on the façade spoiling the overall urban, visual, environmental and aesthetic quality of the complex, need to screen all visible utilities including all service equipment etc. by appropriate architectural mechanisms and resubmitted.

g)  It was observed that while forwarding the proposal to the Commission at the completion stage following observation/recommendations has been made in Part-C (completion stage) by the DDA:

“…….Observations/recommendations of the sanctioning authority while forwarding the matter to DUAC for consideration in the Performa Part-C of the Completion stage from serial no 1 to 4 indicates the following:

“…..NO..…”

4.  The Commission considers the proposals based on the certification related to building bye-laws etc. furnished by the concerned local body. Taking into consideration the observations/recommendations made and forwarded by the concerned local body i.e. DDA, the proposal is not acceptable and referred back to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for confirmation.

5.  The architect is advised to adhere to all the above observations given by the Commission and the proposal for completion plan approval shall be submitted once all the works including civil, landscape etc. is complete at the site and furnish a pointwise incorporation/reply.

Layout and Building plans in respect of Group Housing for Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, Near Chilla Village, Mayur Vihar.

(Conceptual stage).

1.  The proposal was forwarded directly by the architect (online) at the conceptual stage for consideration by the Commission.

2.  The Commission did not approve the layout and building plan proposal at its meeting held on May 21, 2021, specific observations were given.

3.  The revised layout and building plan proposal received (online) at the conceptual stage was scrutinised along with the replies submitted by the architect in response to the observations of the Commission communicated vide DUAC observation letter no: OL-10112056009 dated 19.11.2020 and OL-13052156004 dated 25.05.2021 respectively. Based on the revised submission and the response received, the following observations are to be complied with: 

a)  It was observed that in terms of the previous observations of the Commission communicated vide DUAC observation letter no: 13052156004 dated 25.05.2021 indicated at sr. no. 3 (d) no compliances for this have been given.

b)  The proposed design scheme still shows a vast surface area occupied as parking. As we are aware, from the changing climatic conditions, there are torrential rains spread over a short duration of spans, leading to flooding conditions. These are also becoming common in planned layouts due to a lack of design considerations keeping in mind the site terrain, climate and other related factors. Thus, it is strongly suggested by the Commission to shift the surface parking either to a dedicated Multi-level car park (MLCP) or basement parking under the proposed clubhouse. Alternatively, it can be a combination of both the above suggestions to ensure there is a suitable mix for parking provisions. Provision of covered parking is to also ensure, minimum walking distance from the towers, safe and covered parking for users etc. Parking provisions shall be planned to accommodate parking for all future requirements. 

c)  Appropriate mechanisms (for treatment of surface) shall be adopted to ensure the rainwater is recharged to the ground and does not flood the premises. Suitable sustainable architecture design/elements shall be adopted to ensure the same.

4.  The architect is advised to adhere to all the above observations given by the Commission and furnish a pointwise incorporation/reply.