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Home My WebLink About2025-04-24 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION April 24, 2025 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, April 24, 2025 commencing at 10:01 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair A. Philpott, Councillor L. Kopp, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor A. Skanderup, Councillor D. Short, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor A. Doerksen, Reeve H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor S. Simpson, Development Officer C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator) S. Page, Administrative Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin A. Beasley, DP 2025015 Q. Al Kalabani, DP 2025022 and DP 2025023 2. P-33/25 3. P-34/25 CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT DAN SHORT that Reeve A. Doerksen and Councillor H. Johnson be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED MINUTES MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the minutes of the April 10, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Municipal Planning Commission April 24, 2025 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. There were no post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-35/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 6.1 DP 2025015 - Construction of a multi -use building to be used as a shop, agriculture building and riding arena. The Development Officer provided background on this development permit and MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. MPC questioned why riding areas are a discretionary use. Administration responded that an enclosed riding arena is a discretionary use as it could potentially lead to commercial use. Council can discuss updating this to better reflect recent developments at the time of Land Use Bylaw update. A change of use development permit would be required if use intensifies. P-36/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025015 for the construction of a 1561 m2 (16800 ft2) multi -use building to be used as a shop, agriculture building and riding arena on lands legally described as SW 27-21-14-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025015 is Approved for the following reasons: 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. 2. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan, specifically to promote growth. 3. Any comments or concerns from adjacent landowners and referral agencies should be received by April 17, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approval. Conditions of Approval: This approval is effective as of May 14, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development complies with provisions pertaining to the Agriculture General District and all relevant schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #2016-21. Page 2 of 5 Municipal Planning Commission April 24, 2025 3. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted February 28, 2025. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. 4. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards. 5. That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (south): 30 m (100 ft) Side (west): 30 m (100 ft) Rear (north): 6 m (20 ft) Side (east): 6 m (20 ft) 6. That the proposed accessory building is not used for living purposes. 7. That the riding arena is for personal use only. 8. Wetlands are identified in the provincial wetland database. It is the developer's responsibility to ensure the development meets all applicable legislation and all permits from provincial or federal bodies are obtained. 9. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel. 10. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. 11. That the developer must start construction before May 14, 2026 and be completed by May 14, 2027. MOTION CARRIED LEFT MEETING A. Beasley left the meeting at 10:07 a.m. ARRIVED AT MEETING Q. Al Kalabani arrived at the meeting 10:07 a.m. 6.2 DP 2025022 & DP 2025023 - Change in use, specifically an auto wrecking business which is an Industrial Heavy use. The Development Officer provided background on this development permit and MPC was given the opportunity to ask questions. The applicant indicated that the business is for a full -service auto wrecker and will be selling parts, mostly online. This will be a new business to the county. MPC asked about the fencing requirements. Administration responded that there are no fencing requirements in the land use bylaw. MPC asked who would ensure that the Emergency Response Plan was being followed. Administration indicated that the Fire Chief would be responsible for monitoring the emergency response conditions. V Page 3 of 5 Municipal Planning Commission April 24, 2025 P-37/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025022 and 2025023 for the change in use, specifically an auto wrecking and mechanics shop which are Industrial Heavy uses on lands legally described as Lot 4W, Block 2, Plan 8011608, NW 7-19-14-W4 and Lot 8, Block 2, Plan 9111302, NW 7-19-14-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025022 is Approved for the following reasons: The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Industrial 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. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan. 3. Any comments or concerns from adjacent landowners and referral agencies should be received by April 17, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approval. Conditions of approval: This approval is effective as of May 14, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development complies with provisions pertaining to the Industrial General District and all relevant schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #2016-21. 3. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted March 18, 2025. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. 4. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes, and standards. 5. That the applicant mitigates noise and dust. 6. That the vehicles are arranged in a way to allow emergency vehicles to access all areas of the parcel. The shipping containers must not display advertising, names, or marketing. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel. 9. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. 10. That the operation of the business commences within 12 months of the effective date. MOTION CARRIED Page 4 of 5 Municipal Planning Commission April 24, 2025 7. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. 8. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. 9. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. 10. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. Signed this --L day of 2025. County Administrator Page 5 of 5