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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-08 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Meeting Minutes Municipal Planning Commission April 8, 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 Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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 ABSENT: H. Johnson, Councillor 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) OTHERSIN ATTENDANCE: CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-28126 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN BAUMGARTEN that Councillor Holly Johnson be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (March 25, 2026) P-29/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the minutes of the March 25, 2026 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 April 8, 2026 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-30/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ARNO DOERKSEN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT (1st MEETING ONLY) This item was accepted as information. 7. SUBDIVISIONS 7.1 Subdivision 2026-0-002 To subdivide a 3.68-hectare portion of the NW 6-19- 14W4M and consolidate it with the 2.75 hectare parcel in the SW 6-19- 14W4M to create a 6.433-hectare (15.90 acre) parcel. The Planning & Development Supervisor provided background information on the item and responded to questions from MPC. P-31/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of a 3.68-hectare portion of the NW 6-19-14W4M to be consolidated with the 2.75-hectare parcel in the SW 6-19-14W4M to create a 6.433-hectare (15.90 acre) parcel, 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: 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, pursuant to Section 655(1) a 5-metre-wide portion of land be dedicated by caveat, along the Rge Rd 150 frontage, for the remnant parcel and the newly created parcel, for road widening. 5. That the Land Use Amendment Bylaw 2124-26 be approved by Council, changing the Land Use District from Agriculture, General District to Agriculture, Small Lot District, prior to the finalization of the subdivision. 1 Page 2 of 3 Municipal Planning Commission April 8, 2026 Reserve: Municipal Reserve is not applicable as no new lots are being created. 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 Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. Signed this -a day of 2026 MPC Chair County Administrator Page 3 of 3