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Home My WebLink About2023-04-20 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION April 20, 2023 The regular Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB and livestreamed to the public via Lifesize on Thursday, April 20, 2023 commencing at 10:00 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: A. Doerksen, Reeve K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair L. Kopp, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor A. Philpott, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor A. Skanderup, Councillor D. Short, Councillor ABSENT: STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Development Officer S. Page, Administrative Assistant - Planning T. Green, Moderator OTHERS IN D. Hemsing, Rolling Hills Ag Society ATTENDANCE: H. Stedel, Ratepayer M. Bend, Ratepayer S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were in attendance at this meeting. 3. MINUTES P-18/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the minutes of the April 6, 2023, Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Municipal Planning Commission April 20, 2023 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. There were no post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-19/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING Councillor H. Johnson declared a pecuniary interest and left the meeting at 10:03 a.m. 6. SUBDIVISIONS 6.1 Subdivision 2023-0-003 to subdivide Plan 9811171, Block 1, Lot 2 into 2 parcels, approximately 35 hectares (86.7 acres) and 64.7 hectares (160 acres) in size. The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information on the proposed subdivision application. Discussion followed as to how this will impact access for the adjacent landowner. The Supervisor of Planning Development indicated that the adjacent landowner currently has access via easement and this subdivision will have no affect on access to the adjacent landowners. P-20/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON That the Municipal Planning Commission approve, with conditions, the agricultural subdivision of Plan 9811171, Block 1, Lot 2 into 2 parcels, approximately 35 hectares (86.7 acres) and 64.7 hectares (160 acres) in size, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and complies with the County of Newell Municipal Development Plan, and the Land Use Bylaw. 2. The Subdivision Authority is satisfied that the proposed subdivision is suitable for the purpose for which the subdivision is intended pursuant to Section 7 of the Subdivision and Development Regulations Conditions to be Considered: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. Page 2 of 5 Municipal Planning Commission April 20, 2023 3. That the applicant supplies copies of any utility right of way plans, easements, and/or agreements which are to be registered as a requirement for any affected utilities to the County prior to the subdivision's registration with Alberta Land Titles. 4. To satisfy Section 19 of the Subdivision and Development Regulation, a 30-metre service road shall be dedicated by way of caveat on the title of the property. Reserve: The proposed subdivision complies with Section 663(b) of the Municipal Government Act, that the created parcels are 16.0 hectares (± 40 acres) or more and are to be used only for agriculture purposes, therefore Municipal Reserve is not required. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING Councillor H. Johnson returned at 10:09 a.m. 6.2 Subdivision 2023-0-004 to subdivide Plan 2111763, Block 5, Lot 27 into 2 parcels, approximately 0.126 hectares (0.311 acres) and 0.176 hectares (0.435 acres) in size. Supervisor of Planning provided background information and responded to questions from MPC. P-21/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER That the Municipal Planning Commission approve, with conditions, the residential subdivision of Plan 2111763, Block 5, Lot 27 (CoT 211 222 898) into 2 parcels, approximately 0.126 hectares (0.311 acres) and 0.176 hectares (0.435 acres) in size, for the following reasons: The proposed subdivision is consistent with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and complies with the County of Newell Municipal Development Plan, and the Land Use Bylaw. 2. The Subdivision Authority is satisfied that the proposed subdivision is suitable for the purpose for which the subdivision is intended pursuant to Section 7 of the Subdivision and Development Regulations. Conditions to be Considered: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. 3. That the applicant supplies copies of any utility right of way plans, easements, and/or agreements which are to be registered as a requirement for any affected utilities to the County prior to the subdivision's registration with Alberta Land Titles. Page 3 of 5 rA Municipal Planning Commission April 20, 2023 Reserve: Municipal Reserve is not applicable as it was taken at the time of subdivision 04 NL 007. MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 7.1 DP 2023016 - Block X, Plan 2123FB, SE 6-15-13 W4M - Existing campground and addition with a variance to the requirements for not allowing year-round storage. The Development Officer provided background information on the proposed permit application. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions regarding "squatter's rights, " indicating that these have been abolished in Alberta. After much discussion on liability to the organization and landowner to provide year round storage of R. V.'s, MPC denied the variance request and added a condition that the R. V.'s must be removed when the campground is not in operation. Mr. Hemsing was present and responded to questions. P-22/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 20123016 for the operation of a 27 site campground and the addition of 8 more campsites and a variance to the requirement of the construction of an interior road to each campsite on the parcel, on lands legally described as Block X, Plan 2123FB, SE 6-15-13-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2023016 is Approved for the following reasons: The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan. 2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Special, Parks and Public Services District (Schedule 2) Section 3, General Regulations and Section 4, Specific Uses and Activities as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 2016-21. 3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies with respect to the proposed development. Conditions of the approval: a) This approval is effective as of May 10, 2023 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted March 17, 2023. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. c) The applicant/owner must obtain all construction permits applicable to development and is responsible to ensure all permits are closed with work complying to the building code. d) That all R.Ws must be removed from the campground when not in operation. Page 4 of 5 ��/ Municipal Planning Commission April 20, 2023 e) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. f) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. 10. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. 11. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. M. Benci requested an update on the proposed animal control bylaw. This question will be addressed during Question Period at the Council meeting of April 20, 2023. 12. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Signed this // day of� 12023. ZQ�Z�7'i - County Administrator Page 5 of 5