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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 -10:00 AM 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, August 7, 2025 commencing at 10:00 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER 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: 1. 2. K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair A. Doerksen, Reeve N. Johnson, Councillor L. Kopp, Councillor A. Philpott, Councillor A. Skanderup, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor D. Short, Councillor S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin R. Tapia V. Tapia D. Douglas C. Tateson M. Tateson J. Coombs J. Coombs C. Johnson D. Stabbler The Chair called the meeting to order at 1,0:00 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were in attendance at this meeting. � P-64/25 4. 5. P-65/25 6. Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 3. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (July 24,2025) MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the minutes of the July 24, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOVED BY COUCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the agenda be adopted as presented. DEVELOPMENT REPORT This item was accepted as information. 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS MOTION CARRIED 7.1 DP 2025052 Operation of a self-storage business with a variance to the setback from a property line for commercial use. � The Development Officer provided background information on the item. Concerns from adjacent landowners regarding the back-alley lighting, access and traffic increase. R. Tapia, the applicant responded to questions and has reconfigured the site layout so all customers will be entering through the front of the property. He a/so explained the lighting will be pointing down as per the Land Use Bylaw. The Development Officer responded to questions about legal nonconforming and confirmed there were no Land Use Bylaws in place when it was first developed. The Development Officer responded to further questions about the development. P-66/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ARNO DOERKSEN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025052 for the operation of a self-storage business including eleven 15 m2 (160 ft2) shipping containers and the existing 37 m2 (400 ft2) building with a variance to the setback on lands legally described as Lot 37, 38, 39, Block 3, Plan 6336AF, NW 19-17-12-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025052 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 Hamlet Business 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. � Page 2 of 8 Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 3. Any comments or concerns from adjacent landowners and referral agencies should be received by August 1, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approval. Conditions of approvaL 1. This approval is effective as of August 27, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development complies with provisions pertaining to the Hamlet Business 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 June 24, 2025. It must be built according to the description provided with his 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: Rear Yard (northeast): 3 m (10 ft) Side Yard (northwest): 1.5 m(5 ft) 6. That the containers and existing storage building are painted a matching beige color. 7. That the property is not used for residential purposes. 8. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel. 9. That the applicant consolidate the parcels. 10. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. � 11. That the developer must start construction before August 27, 2026. That the construction is completed by August 27, 2027. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new permit. MOTION CARRIED 7.2 DP 2025056 Construction of a multi-use building to be used as a riding arena, agriculture building (barn) and storage. The Development Officer provided background information on the item. The applicants D. Douglas, C. Tateson and M. Tateson were present to respond to questions from MPC. D. Douglas reviewed a letter from the builders and responded to questions from MPC. P-67/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025056 for the construction of a 2096 m2 (22560 ft2) accessory building to be used as a riding arena, agriculture building (barn) and storage on Page 3 of 8 � __ _ _ _ __ ___ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 lands legally described as NE 24-17-13-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025056 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 August 1, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approvaL Condition of approval. 1. This approval is effective as ofAugust 27, 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. 3. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted July 3, 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 property is not used for residential purposes. 6. That the riding arena is for personal use only. 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. 9. That the construction is completed by August 27, 2027. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new permit. MOTION CARRIED 7.3 DP 2025059 Installation of a 141 m2 (1520 ft2) dwelling (manufactured home), constructed in 2024, with a requested variance to the front and rear yard setbacks. The Development Officer provided background information on the item. Jeremy Coombs and Jennifer Coombs the applicants were present to respond to questions regarding parking and drainage. Page 4 of 8 Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 P-68/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025059 for the installation of a 141 m2 (1520 ft2) manufactured home with a variance to the front and rear setback requirement on lands legally described as Lot 8, Block 2, Plan 9010889, Hamlet of Tilley. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025059 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 Residential Hamlet 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, except the pr.oposed variance. 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 August 1, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approval. Condition of approval. 1. This approval is effective as_ofAugust 27, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development complies with provisions pertaining to the Residential, Hamlet 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 July 15, 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 provide proof of CSA approval prior to development. 6. That the dwelling is placed on a foundation. Axles, wheels and trailer hitches must be removed. 7. The dwelling must be skirted to the satisfaction of the DevelopmentAuthority within 30 days of being sited. 8. That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front yard (north): 4.5 m(14.7 ft) Side yard (west): 1.5 m(5 ft) Rear yard (east): 5.3 m(17.4 ft) 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. Page 5 of 8 Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 11. That the developer must start construction before August 27, 2026. That the construction is completed by August 27, 2027. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new permit. MOTION CARRIED 8. SUBDIVISIONS Sulidivis�on 2025 -0-008 To subdivide a 3.04-hectare (7.50 acres) parcel from the S E 24-19-14W4M (CoT 241 161 950 +2) for residential purposes. The Planning and Development Supervisor provided background information on the item. AER supplied a map with sour gas wells in the area and required setbacks. AHS ensures there's a legal source of potable water and that private sewage disposal system be completely contained on the property. CNRL has a well site that runs through the proposed subdivision. The applicant has agreed to move the property line slightly to ensure the well site boundary is included in the farmland and not split. The Planning and Development Supervisor responded to further questions from MPC. P-69/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 3.04-hectare (7.50 acres) in size from the SE 24-19-14W4M (CoT 241 161 950 +2) 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 to be Considered: 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. The South boundary of proposed subdivision be moved North of the 8 of 24 well site lease boundary. Reserve: Municipal reserve is not applicable, as the proposed subdivision meets the provisions of Page 6 of 8 Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 section 663 (a) of the MGA, that one lot is to be created from the quarter section of land. MOTION CARRIED 8.3 Subdivision 2025-0-009 To subdivide a 2.803 ha (6.93 acre) parcel from the NE 2-16-16W4M for agricultural purposes. The Planning and Development Supervisor provided background information on this item. MPC has concerns about the sewage disposal system. The Planning and Development Supervisor explained that the septic tank meets the reguirements of the private sewage disposal system code. The Planning and Development Supervisor responded to additional questions regarding sewage and septic systems. P-70/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 2.803 ha (6.93 acre) in size, from the NE 2-16-16W4M for agricultural 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 to be Considered: 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. Reserve: Municipal reserve will be applicable as the proposed subdivision does not meet the provisions of section 663 of the MGA. Policy POL-010-23 will apply. Money in place of land should be required in the amount of $7287.80 (10% of 2.803 ha x$26,000), with the final amount to be determined at the time of finalization. 9. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business 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. MOTION CARRIED V" Page 7 of 8 Municipal Planning Commission August 7, 2025 12. INFORMATION ITEMS There were no information items to discuss at the meeting. 13. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated fhat there were no questions from the public. 14�. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Signed this o� day of �,h��j-� � , 2025 � �i � MPC Cha' County Administrator Page 8 of 8