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Home My WebLink About2015-01-15 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 2015 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 15, 2015 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: 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 ABSENT: STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services D. Horvath, Planner, ORRSC A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant Planning L OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: B. Carswell, Cavalier Land Ltd. C. Robinson, Rogers Communication P. Prokosh, Applicant R. Henderson, Applicant P. Stinnissen, Quikway Air Services N. Fontaine, Eastern Irrigation District K. Graham, Applicant 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES a) December 11, 2014 Meeting Minutes P-15101 MOVED BY COUNCILOR A. M. PHILIPSEN that the MPC Meeting minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED M1 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. S. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-15/02 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report Dec 1 — 31, 2014 The Development Clerk provided background information on the development report. There were no questions from MPC. P-15/03 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR E. UNRUH that the Permitted Use Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) 2014-0-184 — NW'/. 32-18-15-W4M, To create one (1) new vacant parcel approximately 5.0 acres (2.02 ha) in size from a previously subdivided quarter section for residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. There were no questions from MPC. P-15/04 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. HAMMERGREN that the Country Residential subdivision of NW % 32-18-15-W4M to create one (1) new vacant parcel approximately 5.0 acres (2.02 ha) in size from a previously subdivided quarter section for residential use be APPROVED subject to the following: 1. That the 10% reserve be provided as money in place of land on the 5.0 acres at the market value of $2500.00 per acre with the actual acreage and amount paid to the County of Newell to be determined at the final stage. 2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 3. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. MOTION CARRIED b) 2014-0-185 — Block S, Plan 8011049, NW'/. 32-20-14-W4M, To create one new parcel approximately 3.0 acres (1.21 ha) in size, containing a dwelling, from a 24.69 acre (9.99 ha) parcel for residential use. X The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. Councillor B. de Jong inquired if the approach was shared or independent. The County Planner responded that the approach was independent of the parcel to be subdivided. Councillor C. Amulung asked whether construction of a new approach would become a condition of approval or whether an access easement would be suitable for the subdivision. The County Planner responded that the requirement to construct a new approach will be a condition of approval. P-15/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Country Residential subdivision of Block S, Plan 8011049 within NW % 32-20-14-W4M, to create one (1) new parcel approximately 3.0 acres (1.21 ha) in size, containing a dwelling, from a 24.69 acre (9.99 ha) parcel for residential use be APPROVED subject to the following: 1. That the 10% reserve be provided as money in place of land on the 3.0 acres at the market value of $1500.00 per acre with the actual acreage and amount paid to the County of Newell to be determined at the final stage. 2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell 3. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created for the purpose of developing an independent approach. MOTION CARRIED c) 2014-0-189 — SW'/. 21-20-14-W4M, To create one (1) new parcel approximately 8.24 acres (3.34 ha) in size, containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section for residential use. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision. Councillor G. Simpson inquired whether the pivot that crosses the property will be stopped so that it does not cross the new subdivision. The County Planner replied that if the pivot crosses the property, an agreement could be registered on the title between the agricultural operation and the applicant. She added that since there is still time remaining before the application expires, she suggests that MPC table the application so that she may discuss the pivot track with the applicant. P-15/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Country Residential subdivision of SW % 21-20-14-W4M to create one (1) new parcel approximately 8.24 acres (3.34 ha) in size, containing an existing farmstead, from an unsubdivided quarter section for residential use be TABLED. MOTION CARRIED 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 3925 - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0815366, NW 2-18-14-W4M, Compliance for an existing garage with living quarters used as a 2nd Dwelling The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. M1 There were no questions from MPC. P-15/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3925, for the existing 1126 ft2 (105 m2) garage with living quarters used as a 2nd dwelling, subject to the conditions outlined below. This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the existing 1126 ft2 (105 m2) garage with living quarters used as a 2nd dwelling, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0815366, NW 2-18-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 #3925 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. 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 November 14, 2014. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. c) That the Development Agreement that was registered on the title in favor of the County of Newell on February 9, 2001 be removed from the title, at the landowner's expense. MOTION CARRIED 9. OTHER BUSINESS a) Delegation: Bart Carswell, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations Specialist, Cavalier Land Ltd.; Carol Robinson, Rogers Communications Inc. b) Rogers Proposed Tower Site — W % 5-16-13 W4M (SH 875/East Scandia) The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the proposed Rogers Communications tower. B. Carswell, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations Specialist, Cavalier Land Ltd., gave a brief presentation and reported to MPC that he had responded to concerns submitted by people who had attended the Open House held January 5, 2015 in Rolling Hills. P. Stinnissen, Quikway Air Services, was concerned that the location of the tower would be very close to crop land and would affect his ability to spray the site; he proposed a site to the south as an alternative. He explained that since communication towers are difficult to see from the air, he would like additional safety markers on the towers: red and white paint on the tower, colored balls and sleeves on the guy lines. Councillor B. de Jong commented that he realized a substantial amount of work had been done in choosing the tower location; he asked whether Rogers had considered altemative locations. B. Carswell replied that, while several sites were appraised, the selected site was considered optimal by the Rogers engineers. C. Robinson added that Rogers is open to adding further safety devices on the towers, but they also want to take into account concerns of local residents who may not want to see the tower. P-15/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. HAMMERGREN to provide concurrence for the Rogers Communications Inc. tower at the proposed location, with the provision that the tower be painted according to industry standards, and have colored balls and sleeves installed on the tower guy wires. MOTION DEFEATED c) Rogers Proposed Tower Site - NW 6-25-15 W4M (Finnegan) The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the proposed Rogers Communications tower. B. Carswell informed MPC that there was no cropland within the area of the proposed tower location. P. Stinnissen commented that he had no objections to the proposed tower location but reiterated the request for the extra safety features to be installed on the tower. The Manager of Planning & Development explained that the County can request that these extra safety features be installed on the tower, but NavCanada will make the final decision, based on their policies. Councillor M. Douglass asked where the power for the tower was coming from. B. Carswell showed Council on a map that the power source for the site would come from the south. Councillor M. Douglass inquired if approved, would TELUS be invited to co - locate on the site. C. Robinson responded that if the concurrence is provided by the County, Rogers Communication would contact TELUS with the option to co -locate. P-15/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. HAMMERGREN to provide concurrence for the Rogers Communications Inc. tower at the proposed location, with the provision that the tower be painted according to industry standards, and have colored balls and sleeves installed on the tower guy wires. MOTION CARRIED 10. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 11. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 13. QUESTION PERIOD 14. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:56 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this Jg_ Day of c2gaBoe� Chairman Director of torpSfatb Services