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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-10 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 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, August 10, 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 G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering Services S. Simpson, Development Officer Z. Forest, Municipal Intern - Planning A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator) OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: A. Davis, ChiefAdministrative Officer (Town of Bassano) 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair 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-42/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the minutes of the July 20, 2023 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. �/ r MOTION CARRIED Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-43/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING - Councillor N. Johnson arrived at 10:01 a.m. 6. S.D.A.B. REPORT The Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering presented the S.D.A.B. report and responded to questions from MPC. This item was accepted as information. 7. DEVELOPMENT REPORT The Development Clerk presented the Development Report and there were no questions from MPC. This item was accepted as information. 8. SUBDIVISIONS 8.1 Subdivision 2023-0-009 To create eight (8) new parcels and realign eleven (11) parcels to increase the number of lots available for development at the Bassano Airport. The Municipal Intern - Planning presented background information on this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. A. Davis, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Bassano responded to questions regarding the number of lots, indicating that the existing lots are being adjusted to meet future development requirements. She indicated that the land use will be adjusted to ensure compatible uses for the Bassano Airport. Concerns with lot servicing will be addressed during the development phase. The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering responded to further questions. P-44/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of eight (8) new parcels and the realignment of eleven (11) parcels located at the Bassano Airport (Plan 7911444, Block 1; Plan 0411757, Block 2, Lots 6, 10, 16, 21- 27) for airport development purposes 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 Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 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 of the approval: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal GovernmentAct, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal GovernmentAct, 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. Reserve: Reserves are not required as per MGA 663 (d). Municipal reserve in the amount of 8.58 acres was registered against the remainder of the half-section (N'/z 20-21-18-W4) as a deferred reserve caveat at the time of subdivision, 78 M 159. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING - A. Davis left the meeting at 10:11 a.m. 9. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 9.1 DP 2023044 - Application for the approval of two shipping containers The Development Officer provided background information on this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Development Officer explained that the influx of development permits for shipping containers in this subdivision is because the area is being assessed this year and properties with development were brought to the Planning and Development department from the assessor. MPC inquired about the assessment cycle. The ChiefAdministrative Officer responded to questions regarding the property assessment cycle. The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering responded to questions, indicating that controls for shipping containers would be developed and discussions regarding penalties for development without permits will be considered for the 2024 budget. He responded to further questions from MPC. P-45/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2023044 for the approval of two 30 m2 (320 ft2) shipping � Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 containers, on lands legally described as Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 7910698, NE 11-21-18W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2023044 is APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. 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 Residential Rural 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. Adjacent landowners and referral agencies have been notified and have had the opportunity to comment. Any comments or concerns should be received by the County administration by August 3, 2023 Conditions of the approvaL a) This approval is effective as of August 30, 2023 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted June 30, 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 the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards. e) That the shipping container doesn't exceed 5 m(16.5 ft) in height. fl Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. g) That the shipping container does not display advertising, names, or other marketing. h) That the shipping container's appearance be consistent and compatible with nearby buildings and maintained to be compatible with the aesthetics of the surrounding area. i) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. j) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (north): 6 m (20 ft) Rear (south): 3 m (10 ft) Side (east & west): 3 m(10 ft) MOTION CARRIED \ Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 9.2 DP 2023051 - Application for the approval of a shipping container The Development Officer provided background information on this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. P-46/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the MPC APPROVE Development Permit 2023051 for the approval of a 30 m2 (320 ft2) shipping container, on lands legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 7910698, NE 11-21- 18 W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2023051 is APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. 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 Residential Rural 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. Adjacent landowners and referral agencies have been notified and have had the opportunity to comment. Any comments or concerns should be received by the County administration byAugust 3, 2023 Conditions of the approval: a) This approval is effective as ofAugust 30, 2023 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted July 12, 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 the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards. e) That the shipping container doesn't exceed 5 m(16.5 ft) in height. f� Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. g) That the shipping container does not display advertising, names, or other marketing. h) That the shipping container's appearance be consistent and compatible with nearby buildings and maintained to be compatible with the aesthetics of the surrounding area. � Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 i) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. j) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (south): 6 m (20 ft) Rear (north): 3 m (10 ft) Side (east): 3 m (10 ft) Side (west): 6 m (20 fl MOTION CARRIED 10. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to discuss at this meeting. 11. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. 12. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. 13. INFORMATION ITEMS The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering responded to questions from MPC. This item was an NRCB referral for a grandfathered operation and was accepted as information. 14. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. 15. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. Signed this � day of ����,�g�. , 2023. I � Municipal Planning Commission August 10, 2023 MPC Chairman - '� � County Administrator