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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-23 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutesi County of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 23, 2014 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 23, 2014 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor, G. Simpson, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair C. Amulung, Councillor W. Hammergren, Councillor K. Christman, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor Vice M.P.C. Chair ABSENT: STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant Planning OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: M. Dumont, Brooks Chronicle C. Ellefson, Applicant G. Ellefson, Ratepayer D. Waddle, Applicant 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a. M. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-106/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. HAMMERGREN that Councillor A.M.Philipsen be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) October 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes P-107/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the minutes of the October 9, 2014 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. i MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-108/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as presented. Motion Carried 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 3905 - SE 24-17-17-W4M The Development Clerk provided background information for the proposed development permit. The Development Clerk read a letter submitted by an adjacent landowner, which was then entered into the agenda. C. Ellefson spoke to MPC on behalf of his application. He explained that he had just purchased the land and has plans to expand his holdings. He indicated that friends had given him the home and he would be doing some upgrades to the dwelling. Councillor G. Simpson inquired if the utilities were already there from the older building. The applicant replied that they were. G. Ellefson, an adjacent landowner, clarified that there was no gas hook-up, but there was a propane tank on the site. Councillor L. Juss asked the applicant how far the closest neighbour was. G. Ellefson replied that he was the nearest neighbor, at 1/2 mile away. Councillor K. Christman asked the Manager of Development and Planning why a 20 year limit on a mobile home was placed. The Manager of Planning & Development replied that, as a general rule, manufactured dwellings over 20 years of age tend to be in poor condition and are not as well constructed as newer models. Councillor B. de Jong commented that the 20 year age limit allows MPC to determine whether the manufactured dwelling being proposed for the site is suitable. There was further discussion. LEFT THE MEETING Colton Ellefson and Grant Ellefson left at 10:14 a.m. P-109/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR E. UNRUH that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3905, for the installation of a 1150 ft2 (107 m2) manufactured dwelling, with a variance to the age of the dwelling and the setback to the road ROW, subject to the conditions outlined below. _ This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the installation of an 1150 ft2 (107 m2) manufactured dwelling with a variance to the age of the dwelling and setback to the road ROW, on lands legally described as SE 24-17-17 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Agricultural District and all relevant schedules; as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1755-12. b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3905 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan. 2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Agricultural District (Schedule 2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 3) as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1755-12, except for the requirement that the dwelling be less than 20 years old. Conditions of Approval a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 23, 2014. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the developer provide a security deposit, in the amount of $5000 before November 25, 2014 to ensure the following conditions of development are met: 1. proper installation of this building on a foundation or piles; once installed, the structure must pass inspection by the County building inspector, 2. upgrades to skirting, roof, painting and doors. Once the development has met the conditions of the security deposit to the satisfaction of the County, the deposit shall be refunded. c) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any other buildings or structures on the parcel. d) The developer must start construction before November 6, 2015. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. e) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 70 ft (21 m); variance from 100 ft (30 m) Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED b) DP 3906 -Lot 2-5, Block 3, Plan 2105FB, NE 19-15-15 W4M The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. The Development Clerk read three letters submitted by adjacent landowners, which were accepted into the agenda. ARRIVED AT MEETING Dean Waddle arrived at 10:17 a.m. D. Waddle spoke on behalf of his permit application. He pointed out on the airphoto that there were structures in the immediate area that were larger and higher than his proposed building. Councillor G. Simpson asked if the surrounding buildings followed size restrictions. The Manager of Planning & Development replied that any variances to height and size restrictions would have required variance approval through the permit process. Councillor B. de Jong asked if the Scandia Hamlet Advisory Board had responded. D. Waddle replied they had not yet responded, but a meeting was scheduled for October 25, 2014. Councillor W. Hammergren requested that the application be tabled so that the Advisory Board could review the application. The Development Clerk informed MPC that the date that the application would be deemed refused was November 11, 2014, so it could be reviewed at the November 6, 2014 MPC meeting. Councillor L. Juss motioned that the application be tabled until the November 6, 2014 MPC meeting. P-110/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission TABLE Development Permit # 3906 until comments from the Scandia Hamlet Advisory Board have been received: i MOTION CARRIED 7. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 8. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 9. QUESTION PERIOD 10. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this A Day of 4Q (Lz:,�t4 R OAR 12014.