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Home My WebLink About2025-11-27 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Meeting Minutes Municipal Planning Commission November 27, 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, November 27, 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 A. Skanderup, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair A. Doerksen, Reeve N. Johnson, Councillor L. Kopp, Councillor D. Baumgarten, Councillor H. Johnson, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor B. Hofer, Councillor STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor S. Simpson, Development Officer E. Sinclair, Planning and Development Administrative Assistar C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator) OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1 2. 3. CALL TO ORDER S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were in attendance at this meeting. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (October 30, 2025) P-86/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the minutes of the October 30, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items, Municipal Planning Commission November 27. 2025 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-87/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT The Development Officer presented the Development Report and responded to questions from MPC. This item was accepted as information, 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 7.1 DP 2025069 Approval of a change in use of a shop to a live/work unit. The Development Officer provided background information on this item and responded to question from MPC. P-88/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025069 for the approval of a change in use of a shop to a live/work unit on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 11, Plan 2010868, SW 9-19-14-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025069 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 Business Rural 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 November 21, 2025. Should no concerns be raised administration recommends approval. If approved, the following conditions should be considered: 1. This approval is effective as of December 17, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development complies with provisions pertaining to the Business Rural District and all relevant schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #2016- 21. 3. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. 4. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel. 5. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. MOTION CARRIED 7.2 DP 2025089 Home Based Business Type 2; Dog and Cat Grooming Page 2 of 5 \`(r/ Municipal Planning Commission November 27. 2025 The Development Officer provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. P-89/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2025089 for the operation of a Home -Based Business Type 2, specifically a dog and cat grooming business on lands legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 8910771, NW 33-19-14-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2025089 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 Residential Rural 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 the opportunity to comments. Any comments or concerns should be received by the County administration by November 21, 2025 Conditions of the approval: 1. This approval is effective as of December 17, 2025 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted October 27, 2025. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development Authority. 3. 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. 4. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. 5. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. MOTION CARRIED 8. SUBDIVISIONS 8.1 Subdivision 2025-0-014 To subdivide a 1.79-hectare (4.43 acres) parcel from the SE 23-15-14W4M for residential purposes. The Planning and Development Supervisor provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. P-90/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 1.79-hectare (4.43 acres) in size, from the SE 23-15-14W4M for residential purposes, for the following reasons: Page 3. of 5 11 / Municipal Planning Commission November 27. 2025 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. That the applicant provide proof that the current PSDS system meets the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard prior to the finalization of the subdivision. 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. 9. OTHER BUSINESS MOTION CARRIED 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. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS There were no information items to discuss at this meeting. Page 4 of 5 Municipal Planning Commission November 27, 2025 13. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. 14. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Signed this _J/ day of 2025 MPC Chair County Administrator Page 5 of 5