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Home My WebLink About2015-02-12 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 12, 2015 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 12, 2015 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, B. de Jong, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor K. Christman, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor Vice M.P.C. Chair ABSENT: L. Juss, Councillor G. Simpson, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair W. Hammergren, Councillor 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 OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: M. Mackie, Silver Sage Community Corral CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10: 01 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-10/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Councillors G. Simpson, L. Juss and W. Hammergren be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES 3.1 January 15, 2015 Meeting Minutes P-11/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the January 15, 2015 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The following addition was made to the February 12, 2015 MPC minutes: The `For information purposes the Public Notice for the Vulcan County IMDP Open House" S. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-12/15 MOVED BY COUNCILOR K. CHRISTMAN that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report January 1 - 31, 2015 The Development Clerk provided background information on the permitted use report. There were no questions from MPC. P-13/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. FYFE that the Development Report be adopted as presented MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS P-15/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG to LIFT Subdivision 2014-0-189 from the table. MOTION CARRIED a) 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 B. de Jong asked for clarification about the dedicated access road and the septic system requirement. The County Planner replied that the map showing the dedicated access road is an Alberta Transportation requirement. She explained that the current septic system does not meet provincial Private Sewage Disposal System (PSDS) requirements and so must be replaced with a septic system that does. P-15/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Country Residential subdivision of SW1/4 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 APPROVED subject to the following: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That a 20 -metre wide service road shall be dedicated by caveat located perpendicular and access the highway frontage of the parcel to be created to comply with Section 15(2) of the Subdivision and Development Regulation. The applicant should contact Alberta Transportation to finalize this condition. 3. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certified the location and dimensions of the existing dugout to the new property lines to ensure that the minimum 25 foot setback standard can be met. 4. That the applicant install a septic tank and field or other suitable private sewage disposable treatment system to replace the existing open discharge system that cannon meet the required 300 ft. (90 m) setback from the new property lines as per the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2009. MOTION CARRIED 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 3917 - NW 20-18-14 W4M, Use of the facility and site for recurring events and shows as defined under Exhibition Centre The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. Councillor T. Fyfe asked for clarification about the area of use assigned to this permit. The Development Clerk replied that the uses for this permit are for a specific area around the arena building. The Manager of Planning & Development added that when the permit was discussed with the manager, it was determined that the permit would encompass the corral and surrounding area; any other similar activities were covered under another permit issued previously. She indicated that if the applicant wants a larger area to be designated for the events covered under this permit, it will need to be amended to include the larger area. Councillor A. M. Philipsen asked about the number of events that were listed on the permit. The County Planner replied that between the 2010 permit and this permit, there is not much that can't take place on the grounds; if there is a future event not covered by these permits, a new permit will be required. Councillor B. de Jong commented that the permit should fit the needs of the organization; if it doesn't, then it should be revised so that it does. M. Mackie indicated that Silver Sage would prefer that the entire grounds be covered under the permit. She stated that doing so would allow the organization to hold an outdoor concert in addition to an indoor concert. The Manager of Planning & Development informed MPC that the applicant will need to sign an extension agreement. Then the permit application will be recirculated and brought to another meeting for review by MPC. P-16115 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission TABLE Development Permit #3917 for further consideration pending clarification of the area to be encompassed by the permit. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING Mallory Mackie left at 10:25 a.m. b) DP 3927 - Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 0411757, NW 20-21-18 W4M, Airplane Hangar with variance to all sides The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. There were no questions from MPC. P-17115 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 3927 to construct a 2520 ft2 (234 m2) airplane hangar with a 192 ft2 (18 m2) deck with the following variances: 1. Front (east) 40 ft (12.2 m) -variance from 50 ft (15.2 m) to 10 ft (3 m) 2. Side (south) 23 ft (7.0 m) - variance from 50 ft (15.2 m) to 27 ft (8m) 3. Rear (west) 15 ft (4.6) -variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) to 10 ft (3.m) 4. Side (north) 15 ft (4.6) - variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) to 10 ft (3 m This permit is being granted only to construct a 2520 ft2 (234 m2) airplane hangar with a 192 ft2 (18 m2) deck, on lands legally described as Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 0411757, NW 20-21-18 W4M with variances to all four sides. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Business 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 #3927 with a variance to all four sides of the aircraft hangar 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 Business District (Schedule 2), Schedule 4, Section 1.8(b) Airport Industrial Zone "C" and Administration, Sections 31.4(b) Similar use, 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 28, 2014. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: 1. Front (east) 40 ft (12.2 m) -variance from 50 ft (15.2 m) to 10 ft (3 m) 2. Side (south) 23 ft (7.0 m) - variance from 50 ft (15.2 m) to 27 ft (8m) 3. Rear (west) 15 ft (4.6) -variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) to 10 ft (3.m) 4. Side (north) 15 ft (4.6) - variance from 25 ft (7.6 m) to 10 ft (3 m) c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation that is unrelated to aircraft operations, and without obtaining the required permits. d) That the property is not used for residential purposes. e) That the property is not used for storage purposes unrelated to aircraft operations. f) That access can be provided for Emergency Service vehicles to all sides of the building. g) That the developer must start construction before February 26, 2016. 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. MOTION CARRIED 9. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 10. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a) MPC Information Items i) Newell — Wheatland Draft IDP ii) Newell — Vulcan Draft IDP ii) Vulcan County Land Use Bylaw Amendments The County Planner explained that the County is working on Intermunicipal Development Plans (IMDPs) with Vulcan County and Wheatland County. The information provided in the agenda for each IMDP will be presented at separate Open Houses, scheduled for March 2"d and 9th respectively, where feedback from landowners will be collected. Councillor B. de Jong commented that the documents appear to be mirror images of one A/0 another. The County Planner responded that because both documents focus on rural land use and encompass areas where conflict will be minimal, the purpose of the documents is mostly referral. Regarding the Vulcan County's proposed amendments to their Land Use Bylaw, the County Planner reviewed a referral letter from Vulcan County, and listed a number of items that she considered to be interesting. Discussion occurred regarding the proposed changes. It was concluded that the proposed changes to the Vulcan County Land Use Bylaw did not impact the County of Newell. 12. QUESTION PERIOD 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this � Day of l`�I Atgojq ,2015. hair an AO '" 5V�� Directo of Co rate Services