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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-11 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Meeting Minutes Municipal Planning Commission December 11, 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, December 11, 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 OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 2. 3. P-91125 CALL TO ORDER E. Sinclair, Planning and Development Administrative Assistant C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator) S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were in attendance at this meeting. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (November 27, 2025) MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the minutes of the November 27, 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 December 11, 2025 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-92/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP 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. SUBDIVISIONS 7.1 Subdivision 2025-0-013 To subdivide a 3.95-acre portion from the statutory road allowance adjacent to the SE 12-18-15W4W to be used for the Kinbrook Connection Pathway The Planning and Development Supervisor provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. Discussion followed regarding the Municipal Reserve. P-93/25 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 1.6-hectare (3.95 acres) in size, from the SE 12-18-15W4M for public service 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: 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: 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 (Plan Lot 1, Block 12) with the actual acreage to be determined at the time of finalization. MOTION CARRIED Page 2 of 4 Municipal Planning Commission December 11, 2025 7.2 Subdivision 2025-0-015 To subdivide a 1.369-hectare (3.38 acre) parcel from the SW 14-15-14W4M for residential purposes. The Planning and Development Supervisor provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. Discussion followed regarding the historical resources. P-94125 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 1.369-hectare (3.38 acre) in size, from the SW 14-15-14W4M 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 to be Considered: 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 a 20-metre-wide service road be dedicated by caveat along the highway frontage to comply with Section 15(2) of the Subdivision and Development Regulation. The applicant will work with Alberta Transportation to finalize this condition. 4. 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. 5. 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. MOTION CARRIED 8. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to discuss at this meeting. 9. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. Page 3 of 4 Municipal Planning Commission December 11, 2025 10. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS There were no information items to discuss at this meeting. 12. QUESTION PERIOD 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 10:14 a.m. Signed this 15 day of 12026 Lt, MP Chair County Administrator Page 4 of 4