HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-10 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 10, 2024
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 on Thursday,
October 10, 2024 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
H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair
A. Philpott, Councillor
L. Kopp, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
G. Skriver, Councillor
A. Skanderup, Councillor
D. Short, Councillor
ABSENT: K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair
N. Johnson, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer
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: M. Watson Subdivision 2024-0-002
J. Gill DP 2024074
K. Douglass DP 2024080
S. Douglass DP 2024080
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-38/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that Councillor K. Christman
and Councillor N. Johnson be excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
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3. MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (September 5, 2024)
P-39/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the minutes of the September
5, 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-40/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Development Officer presented the Development Report and responded to
questions from Council.
P-41/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that this item be accepted as
information.
MOTION CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2024074 - Operation of an Agriculture Processing business
The Development Officer provided background on this development permit
and MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. This permit was
reviewed by the Bassano IDP prior to the MPC meeting. Landowner was
available to answer questions and further describe his project. Discussion
followed. MPC noted that any intensification would require a new permit.
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P-42/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2024074, with the addition of the
IDP committee, for the approval of an Agriculture (Processing) operation,
specifically six grain bins and a scale, on lands legally described as SE 20-21-18-
W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2024074 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 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.
3. Adjacent landowners and referral agencies have been notified and have
opportunity to comment.
Conditions of approval:
1. This approval is effective as of October 30, 2024 (21-day appeal period). The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted August 20, 2024. It must be built according to the
description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
2. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and
Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
3. That an Alberta Transportation approval is submitted to the County of Newell
prior to development.
4. The applicant/owner must obtain all construction permits applicable to
development and is responsible to ensure a►I permits are closed with work
complying to the building code.
5. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application, including but not limited to additional agricultural
buildings or an increase in the number of vehicles attending the business.
6. That the applicant install proper waste containment systems to manage all
waste and control vegetation to ensure cleanliness of the property and
maintain proper aesthetics as per the County of Newell & Town of Bassano
Intermunicipal Development Plan.
7. That the applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the County
of Newell for improvements to the approach.
8. That the applicant installs a hard packed gravel foundation on all the usable
area.
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9. That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 30 m (100 ft)
Side (north & south): 6 m (20ft)
Rear (west): 6 m (20ft)
10. The applicant obtains guidance from Alberta Health Services to ensure the
proposed setback of the development will not impact the flight path of the
hospital Helipad.
11. That the applicant provides a designated parking area for the trucks that
would include barriers to identify the parking area for the trucks.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
J. Gill left at the meeting at 10:13 a.m.
7.2 DP 2024080 - Approval for existing bunkhouse
The Development Officer provided background on this development
permit and MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. Landowner
was available to answer questions.
P-43/24 MOVED BY REEVE ARNO DOERKSEN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2024080 for the approval of an
existing 138 mz (1490 ft2) bunkhouse, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block
3, Plan 2110490, SW 21-21-18-W4. This development approval is subject to the
conditions outlined below.
DP 2024080 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 Agriculture Generat
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.
Adjacent landowners and referral agencies have been notified and have the
opportunity to comment.
Conditions of approval:
1. This approval is effective as of October 30, 2024 (21-day appeal period).
2. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with
the application and submitted September 3, 2024. It must be built according
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to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the
written approval of the Development Authority.
3. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and
Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards.
4. 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.
5. That the building does not have cooking facilities as stated in the definition of
a bunkhouse in the glossary of the Land Use Bylaw and is not to be used as a
dwelling.
6. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
7. That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial
operation without first obtaining the required permits.
8. That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (west): As per Alberta Transportation
Side (north & south): 6m (20 ft)
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
K. Douglass and S. Douglass left the meeting at 10:16 a.m.
8. SUBDIVISIONS
8.1 2024-0-002 - To subdivide one lot, 11.235 hectares (27.76 acres) in
size from the agriculture parcel, containing an existing residence and
pastureland.
The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information on
this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. Supervisor of Planning
and Development recommended adding a condition for a septic system inspection
to ensure it meets the Alberta Safety Code standard. MPC questioned the shape
of the proposed parcel and indicated that straight lines were preferred. The
applicant indicated that the proposed shape was to allow access to the pivot point,
while keeping pastureland and irrigated farmland on separate parcels. Discussion
was had regarding municipal reserve. The landowner indicated they would prefer
to defer the Municipal Reserve Payment to the future.
P-44/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the MPC approve, with
conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 11.235 hectares (27.76 acres) in size from
the agriculture parcel, for residential and agriculture purposes, for the following
reasons:
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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 of 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 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.
3. That the Land Use Amendment Bylaw 2082-24 be approved by Council,
changing the zoning of Plan 1112945, Block 1, Lot 1 in the SW 26-21-16W4M
from Agriculture, General District to Residential, Rural District, prior to the
finalization of the subdivision.
4. That the applicant provide proof that the current PSDS system meets the
Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard (2015).
Reserve:
The 10% Municipal Reserve requirement, pursuant to Section 666 and 669 of
the Municipal Government Act, be deferred by caveat on the newly created
parcel with the actual acreage to be determined at the time of finalization.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
M. Watson left meeting at 10:40 am
8.2 2024-0-003 - To subdivide one lot, 1.887 hectares (4.66 acres) in size
from the agriculture parcel, containing an existing residence.
The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information
on this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions.
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P-45/24 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that the MPC approve, with
conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 1.887 hectares (4.66 acres) in size from
the agriculture parcel located in the SW 23-14-14W4M, for residential purposes,
for the following reasons:
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the SSRP and complies with the
County of Newell MDP, 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 of Approval:
1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the MGA, all outstanding property taxes
shall be paid to the County of Newell.
2. 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.
3. That the encroachment of the dugout be addressed by either removal, or by
registering an encroachment agreement on the titles of the proposed
subdivision and the remnant parcel.
4. That the applicant provide proof that the current PSDS system meets the
Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard (2015).
Reserve:
Municipal reserve will not be applicable as per Section 663(a) of the MGA, that
one lot is to be created from a quarter section of land.
MOTION CARRIED
8.3 2024-0-004 - To subdivide one lot, 7.045 hectares (17.41 acres) in size
from the agriculture parcel, containing an existing residence
The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information
on this item. MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions.
P-46/24 MOVED BY REEVE ARNO DOERKSEN that the MPC approve, with
conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 7.045 hectares (17.41 acres) in size from
the agriculture parcel, containing an existing residence in size from the
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agriculture parcel located in the NE 28-21-19W4M, for residential purposes, for
the following reasons:
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the SSRP and complies with the
County of Newell MDP, 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 of Approval
1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the MGA, all outstanding property taxes
shall be paid to the County of Newell.
2. 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.
3. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the MGA, the applicant enters into
a Development Agreement with the County which shall be registered
concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created.
4. That the applicant provide proof that the current PSDS system meets the
Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard (2015).
Reserve:
Municipal reserve will not be applicable as per Section 663(a) of the MGA, that
one lot is to be created from a quarter section of land.
MOTION CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS
There were no other business items to discuss at this meeting.
10. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting.
11. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting.
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12. QUESTION PERIOD
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A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The
moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public.
13. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at
10:50 a.m.
Signed this � day of ►T�tn� , 2024.
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