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Home My WebLink About2026-02-26 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Meeting Minutes Municipal Planning Commission February 26, 2026 -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, February 26, 2026 commencing at 10:00 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1. 2. P-15/26 3. P-7 6/26 CALL TO ORDER K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair A. Skanderup, Councillor; MPC Vice Chair A. Doerksen, Reeve L. Kopp, Councillor D. Baumgarten, Counciilor H. Johnson, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor B. Hofer, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor M. Fenske, ChiefAdministrative Officer M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor S. Simpson, Development Officer A. Schmidt, General Administrative Assistant C. Siakaluk, Communications O�cer (Moderator) S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that Councillor Neil Johnson be excused from the meeting. MINUTES MOTION CARRIED 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (February 12, 2026) MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the minutes of the February 12, 2026, Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED � ._ Municipal Planning Commission February 26, 2026 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chair called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-17/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 6.1 DP 2026007 Construction of a Dwelling (Single Detached) and a Secondary Suite (Internal) residential use. The Development Officer provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. P-18/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the Municipai Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2026007 for the construction of a 189 mz (2039 ftz) Dweiling (Single Detached) with a Secondary Suite (Internal) on lands legally described as Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 0811546, NE 01-18-15-W4. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below. DP 2026007 is APPROVED for the following reasons: The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Residential Hamiet 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. If approved, the following conditions should be considered: 1. This approval is effective as of March 19, 2026 (21-day appeal period). 2. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application and submitted January 20, 2026. It must be built according to the description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the DevelopmentAuthority. 3. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. Page 2 of 5 , o /� �/ Municipal Planning Commission February 26, 2026 4. That the applicant obtains approved Safety Codes Permits for the development, specifically Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Private Septic Disposal where applicable. 5. That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 3 m (10 ft) Side (north & south): 1.5 m(5 ft) Rear (west): 3 m (10 ft) 6. That the height of the dweliing does not exceed 11 metres. 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 developer must start construction before March 19, 2027, and the construction must be completed by March 19, 2028. In the event that these dates cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new Development Permit. MOTION CARRIED P-7 9/26 SUBDIVISIONS 7.1 Subdivision 2026-0-001 To subdivide a 1.795-hectare (4.44 acre) parcel from the NW 3-19-14W4M for residential purposes. The Planning & Development Supeivisor provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of one lot, 1.795-hectare (4.44 acres) in size, from the NW 3-19-14W4M for residential purposes, for the following reasons: 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. Page 3 of 5 Y Municipal Planning Commission February 26, 2026 2. That the applicant suppiies 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 Land Use Amendment Bylaw 2113-26 be approved by Council, changing the Land Use District from Agriculture, General District and Industrial, General District to Residential, Rural District, prior to the finalization of the subdivision. 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. It will be recommended that money in place of land in the amount of $6192.75 (10% of 1.795 hectares x$34,500/hectares) be provided, with the final amount to be determined at the time of finalization. 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. 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 Page 4 of 5 � Municipal Planning Commission February 26, 2026 Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 a. m. Signed this � day of �%�-�/r.�� , 2026 .�� ' 7 � � _//_—�►ii� s � �� County Administrator Page 5 of 5