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Municipal Planning Commission September 24, 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, September 24th,
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 (via Microsoft Teams)
A. Doerksen, Reeve
L. Kopp, Councillor
D. Baumgarten, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor (via Microsoft Teams)
G. Skriver, Councillor (via Microsoft Teams)
H. Johnson, 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 Assistant
C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator)
OTHERS IN S. Gisi Applicant (DP 2026081)
ATTENDANCE: Three (3) Members of the Public in attendance
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
3. MINUTES
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3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (September 10, 2026)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the minutes of the September 24th,
2026 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chair called for post agenda items.
MOTION CARRIED
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-70/26 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ARNO DOERKSEN that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
6.1 DP 2026076 Installation of a Dwelling (Manufactured Home)
The Development Officer provided background information on item and
responded to questions from MPC.
P-71126 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2026076 for the installation of a 139 m2
(1500 ft2) Dwelling (Manufactured Home) on NE 2-22-13-W4. This development
approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2026076 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 Agriculture, General District 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.
Approved, with the following conditions:
1. This approval is effective as of October 15, 2026 (21-day appeal period).
2. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted August 6, 2026. It must be built according to the
description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
3. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal
statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
4. That the applicant obtains approved Safety Codes Permits for the development,
specifically Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Private Septic Disposal where
applicable.
Development can start after the required Construction Permits have been issued.
5. That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
From the property line adjacent to a County Road (east): 30 m (100 ft)
6. That the dwelling is placed on a foundation. Axles, wheels and trailer hitches must be
removed.
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7. The dwelling must be skirted to the satisfaction of the Development Authority within
30 days of being sited.
8. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel.
9. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application.
10. That the developer must start construction before October 15, 2027, and the
construction must be completed by October 15, 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
6.2 DP 2026081 Operation of a Vehicle Services business and the installation of
two shipping containers.
The Development Officer provided background information on the item and
responded to questions from MPC. The applicant was present and responded to
questions from MPC.
P-72126 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN BAUMGARTEN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2026081 for the operation of a Vehicle
Services business, specifically a mechanics shop and the installation of two 30 m2 (320
ftz) shipping containers on Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 0312492, NW 19-18-14-W4. This
development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2026081 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 Industrial, General District 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.
Approved, with the following conditions:
1. This approval is effective as of October 15, 2026 (21-day appeal period).
2. The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted August 19, 2026. It must be built according to the
description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
3. That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal
statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
4. That the applicant obtains approved Safety Codes Permits for the development,
specifically Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Private Septic Disposal where
applicable.
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Development can start after the required Construction Permits have been issued.
5. That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
From the property line adjacent to a County Road (south): 10 m (33 ft)
From other parcels (east & west): 3 m (10 ft)
6. That no structures be located on a right of way or easement on the parcel.
7. Any additional development or intensification shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application.
8. That the development permit is canceled if the use is discontinued for more than two
(2) consecutive years.
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
There were no other business items to discuss at this meeting.
POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting.
9. IN CAMERA
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There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting.
INFORMATION ITEMS
There were no information items to discuss at this meeting.
QUESTION PERIOD
A question period was held. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from
the public.
ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:06
a.m.
Signed this F day of 12026
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