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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-21 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 21, 2014 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Friday, November 21, 2014 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: M. Douglass, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair 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 STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant Planning OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: M. Dumont, Brooks Chronicle 1. CALL TO ORDER PIA The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES a) November 6, 2014 MPC Minutes P-118/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. M. PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the November 6, 2014 Municipal Planning Commission meeting, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-119/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 3904 - Block 3, Plan 7510619, NE 8-19-14 W4 The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit. Councillor C. Amulung asked if the requirement that the water must remain on the property, meant that the water could not drain off under any circumstances. The CAO responded that a landowner is required to ensure that water on their property drains into the ditches and not onto an adjacent property. The CAO informed MPC that the request to contain runoff on the property came from the IMDP Committee. The Manager of Engineering Services explained the history of the development. He indicated that because the swale is only a meter wide, Municipal Services wants to ensure that proper drainage is maintained for the site. The Manager of Engineering Services responded to questions from MPC. Councillor M. Douglass suggested a revision to the condition of approval for the permit so that it states the following. 'Proper drainage remains the Developer's responsibility and must not affect adjacent landowners.' P-120/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3904 for the construction of a 3400 ft2 (316 m2) addition to an existing commercial building with a variance to the side yard setback, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 3400 ft2 (316 m2) addition to an existing commercial building with a variance to the side yard setback, on lands legally described as Block 3, Plan 7510619, NE 8-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Industrial 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. d) It is responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited inspection agency. Reasons for Approval 10 The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP #3904 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan and the Intermunicipal Development Plan. 2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the Rural Industrial District (Schedule 2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1755-12. 3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies with respect to the proposed development. Conditions of Development a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted September 19, 2014. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the commercial building is not used for living purposes. c) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to the east, west and south sides of the building. d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 50 ft (15.2 m) Side (south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Side (north): 10 ft (3 m); variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m) e) That the developer must start construction before November 6, 2015. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be required to apply for a new permit. 0 Proper drainage remains the Developer's responsibility and must not affect the adjacent landowners. MOTION CARRIED 7. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 8. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 9. QUESTION PERIOD Councillor A. M. Philipsen asked the Development Clerk about the final approval letter for permits, which stated that the development needed to be inspected by an accredited agency. She inquired where the permit approval indicated that the applicant was required to obtain permits from the County of Newell. The Development Clerk responded that she would review the wording on the approvals and get back to Councillor Philipsen. 10. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this /—I' Day of S AA -)Q E ati Ch rIl Director of Corpor S rvices