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Home My WebLink About2024-05-09 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION May 9, 2024 The regular Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB and livestrearned to the public on Thursday, May 9, 2024 commencing at 10:00 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS A. Doerksen, Reeve PRESENT: K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair A. Philpott, Councillor A. Skanderup, Councillor L. Kopp, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor ABSENT: D. Short, Councillor STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering Services M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor S. Simpson, Development Officer C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator) S. Page, Planning and Development Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: K. Daniels DP 2024008 2 County Rate Payers 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-18/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that Councillor D. Short be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Municipal Planning Commission May 9, 2024 3. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (April 25, 2024) P-19/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the minutes of the April 25, 2024 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. There were no post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-20/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT The Development Officer presented the Development Report and this item was accepted as information. 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 7.1 DP 2024008 - Construction and operation of an off -grid cabin experience business similar to a campground The Development Officer provided background information on this item to MPC. MPC had the opportunity to ask questions. Landowner Kersey Daniels was available to answer questions. She confirmed that there will be an 11 pm quiet time in their operating policy. MPC questioned the safety precautions for children and privacy for neighbors. Landowner advised that 200 new trees have recently been planted for privacy. Individual cabins will not have cooking appliances installed, there will be a communal kitchen and fire area. MPC inquired as to whether they would consider accommodating private travel trailers. The applicant responded that having vacation trailers on the property is not an attraction to them currently, this is more of a "glamping" industry project. The Development Officer indicated that the permit is for 3 cabins only. If the landowners wanted to intensify their business at a later date, a new development permit would be required. The Applicant indicated that solar panels will be on the roof of the three cabins. They have spoken to local farmers and producers, health and safety inspectors and neighbors. MPC inquired as to a fire plan and the landowner responded that several dead trees will be cleaned out and each cabin will Municipal Planning Commission May 9, 2024 have a fire extinguisher. The acreage is a 5 acre parcel with a variety of trees, (cottonwood, willow and poplar). MPC questioned if there have been other permits issued for a similar use in the County, and what the setbacks were for solar installations. The Supervisor of Planning and Development indicated that this is a unique permit request however both the cabins and solar panels meet the setbacks in the district in the land use bylaw. P-21/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2024008 for the construction and seasonal operation of an off -grid cabin experience similar to a campground, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 1111177, NW 7-20-13-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2024008 is APRROVED 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 Agriculture General 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. Conditions of approval: a) This approval is effective as of May 29, 2024 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted February 27, 2024. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. c) That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards. d) 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. e) Any additional development or intensification of the use shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. f) Section 4.15 of Land Use Bylaw 2016-21 states that moved in buildings shall require a security deposit of $5000.00 to ensure that the conditions of the development permit are met. This deposit will be refunded when the County inspection agency submits the report stating that all work complies with Alberta Safety Codes requirements. Municipal Planning Commission May 9, 2024 P-22/24 g) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (north): Side (east & west) Rear (south): 15 m (30 ft) as per Alberta 6 m (20 ft) 6 m (20 ft) Transportation MOTION CARRIED 7.2 DP 2024017 - Intensification of use, Agricultural Academy The Development Officer provided background information on this item. The animals will be managed by the school and the committee. The number of animals indicated on the development permit are within the animal control bylaw. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2024017 for the following developments on lands legally described as Block Y, Plan 2123FB, SE 6-15-13 W4: • existing 2511 m2 (27023 ft2) school, • existing 3.3 m2 (36 ft2) accessory building used as a shed, • existing 12 m2 (128 ft2) accessory building used as a greenhouse, • installation of a 30 m2 (320 ft2) shipping container and • construction of a 223 m2 (2400 ft2) accessory building to be used as a barn. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2024017 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 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. Conditions of approval: a) This approval is effective as of May 29, 2024 (21-day appeal period). b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted March 11, 2024. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. Municipal Planning Commission May 9, 2024 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) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. f) That the applicants adhere to the Animal Control Bylaw. MOTION CARRIED 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. 10. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. 11. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:31 a. m. Signed this off.3 day of 4?4 12024. County Administrator