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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-20 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION July 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, July 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 L. Kopp, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor A. Philpott, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor A. Skanderup, Councillor D. Short, Councillor ABSENT: H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development S. Simpson, Development Officer Z. Forest, Municipal Intern - Planning S. Page, Planning and Development Administrative Assistant D. Leeks, Community Peace Officer J. Nesbitt, Municipal Enforcement Supervisor M. Harbicht, Director of Municipal Services OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: 1. 2. 3. P-39/23 CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that Councillor H. Johnson be excused from the meeting. MINUTES MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the minutes of the June 22, 2023 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 1 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. There were no post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-40/23 MOVED BY AMANDA PHILPOTT that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 6.1 DP 2023040 - Application for the approval of a 30 M2 (320 ft2) shipping container The Development Officer provided background information on the proposed development permit and MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. MPC inquired about the lettering on the shipping container and wanted to confirm that there is a condition that the lettering would be covered. It was also mentioned by MPC that there are many shipping containers in the County of Newell. The Development Officer responded that the condition to not allow advertising and marketing on the shipping containers would be on all applications reviewed by the MPC. The Supervisor of Planning and Development questioned if MPC would like to ensure that there is no specific business advertising or marketing on the sea can, or if they would like all the wording removed. E. Unruh responded that she would like all lettering removed. P-41/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2023040 for the approval of a 30 m2 (320 ft2) shipping container, on lands legally described as Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 7910698, NE 11-21-18-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2023040 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 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 the opportunity to comment. Any comments or concerns should be received by the County administration by July 13, 2023 V 2 Conditions of the approval: a) This approval is effective as of August 9, 2023 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted June 15, 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 Alberta Safety Code 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. 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: 1. Front (north): 6 m (20ft) 2. Rear (south): 3 m (1Oft) 3. Side (east and west): 3 m (10 ft) MOTION CARRIED 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. 9. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. fj 3 10. INFORMATION ITEMS 11. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. 12. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Signed this --L day of County Administrator 4