HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-19 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
June 19, 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, June 19, 2025
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT: K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair
H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair
A. Doerksen, Reeve
N. Johnson, Councillor
L. Kopp, Councillor
A. Philpott, Councillor
D. Short, Councillor
A. Skanderup, Councillor
G. Skriver, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor
S. Simpson, Development Officer
E. Sinclair, Planning and Development Administrative Assistant
C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator)
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
J. Decker, 2025040
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
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (May 22,2025)
P-48/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the minutes of the May 22, 2025
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chair called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-49/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
6.1 DP 2025040 Operation of a Self-Storage Business
The Development Officer provided background information on this item. It was
indicated that Municipal Services has requested a recess in fence to allow for a
parking a truck and trailer. A diagram of the fence recess has been included in
the agenda package. The applicant was present to respond to
questions. Discussion followed regarding the location and purpose of the
security shack.
P-50/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2025040 for the operation of a self-storage business on
lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 0312492, NW 19-18-14-W4. This
development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2025040 is Approved for the following reasons:
1. 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.
2. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan.
3. Any comments or concerns from adjacent landowners and referral agencies should
be received by June 13, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration
recommends approval.
Conditions of Approval:
1. This approval is effective as of July 9, 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 May 14, 2025. It must be built according to the description
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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 are maintained for this development: Side (west): 15 m(50
ft)
6. That the property is not used for residential purposes.
7. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel.
8. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a separate
permit application.
MOTION CARRIED
7. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to discuss at this meeting.
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to drscuss at this meeting.
9. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
There were no information items to discuss at this meeting.
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 10:11
a.m.
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