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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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