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ESTATE DIRECTORS

SONYA

SEMMELINK

n October 2004 we moved into Cornwall Hill with development in terms of the architectural guidelines.
Iour two daughters. We wanted to raise our kids in
a relaxed environment with lots of open space. I am On the aesthetic side, a sub-committee was formed towards
an architect and town planner and enjoy translating the end of last year to look at the general appearance of
people’s dreams into reality. I balance that out with the estate, as well as the development of public areas. The
being involved in our daughters’ activities, even if that intention is to create a master plan for the estate which
means driving them to school at 05:30 to be on time for will provide a guideline for future development. It will be a
school orchestra practice. I love to travel and experience dynamic document that can change over time, should
new places and hope to do that again soon. the focus of residents change. This will ensure continuity
in terms of development over the long term.
I am responsible for the aesthetic and architectural
portfolio. With regards to the architectural side, all new We enjoy living in Cornwall Hill and plan to continue
development on stands needs to be in line with the doing so. As a community, what residents do affects
Cornwall Hill architectural rules and guidelines. Before and impacts on each other. In terms of my portfolio, I
building plans may be submitted to the City of Tshwane, would like to see that whatever developments residents
they need to be approved by the estate. Together embark upon will be for the betterment of everyone and
with the estate manager, I evaluate the proposed for the estate as well.
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