HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-05 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
August 5, 2021
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB and livestreamed to the public via Lifesize on Thursday, August 5,
2021 commencing at 10:03 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M.
Douglass, Reeve
C.
Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair
T.
Fyfe, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair
A.M.
Philipsen, Councillor
H.
Kallen, Councillor
W.
Hammergren, Councillor
K.
Christman, Councillor
E.
Unruh, Councillor
B.
de Jong, Councillor
L.
Juss, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, CAO
G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering
M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning & Development
S. Simpson, Development Clerk
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant - Planning
T. Green, Moderator
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: G. Patterson, Applicant DP 2021043
M. Patterson, Applicant DP 2021043
J. Patterson, Applicant DP 2021043
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (July 22, 2021)
P-68/21 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that the minutes of the July 22, 2021
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-69/21 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Development Clerk was available to respond to questions. This item was accepted
as information.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2021043 - Lot 13, Block 1, Plan 0612491, SW 5-18-14 W4M, Construction
of a detached garage and loft with a variance to setbacks
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
MPC inquired if the issue with unsuitable setbacks will be handled in the new
Land Use Bylaw. The Development Clerk confirmed that yes, most setback
issues would be resolved.
P-70/21 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2021043, for the construction of a 68 mZ
(735 ftZ) detached garage and upstairs loft with a variance to the setbacks, on lands
legally described as Lot 13, Block 1, Plan 0612491, SW 5-18-14 W4M. This
development approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2021043 is Approved 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 Acreage Residential District (Schedule
2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw 1892-17.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development Approval:
a) This approval is effective as of August 25, 2021 (21-day appeal period) The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted May 5, 2021. It must be built according to the description,
provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the
Development Authority.
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b) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
c) The applicant/owner must obtain all construction permits applicable to development
and is responsible to ensure all permits are closed with work complying to the
building code.
d) That the three accessory buildings currently on the parcel are removed.
e) That any dwelling/structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any
right of way or easement on the parcel.
f) That there be a separation between the new building and existing dwelling of .9 m (3
ft); a variance from 3 m (10 ft).
g) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
h) That the following minimum setbacks are maintained for this development:
Side (south): 2.7 m (9 ft) - variance from 7.6 m (25 ft)
Side (north): .9 m (3 ft) — variance from 7.6 m (25 ft)
Rear (east): 1.8 m (6 ft) — variance from 15 m (50 ft)
i) That the developer must start construction before August 25, 2022. 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.
The proposed development must comply with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1892-17.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
G. Patterson, M. Patterson and J. Patterson left at 10:11 a.m.
7.2 DP 2021061 - Lot 3, Block 9, Plan 1412327, SW 10-19-14 W4M, Approval of
two existing additions to detached garage
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
There were no questions.
P-71/21 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2021061, for the approval of a 32 mz (344 ftz) addition
and 48 mz (520 ftz) addition to detached garage on lands legally described as Lot 3,
Block 9, Plan 1412327, SW 10-19-14 W4M. This development approval is subject to the
conditions outlined below.
DP 2021061 is Approved 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 Acreage Residential District (Schedule
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2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw 1892-17.
3) No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development Approval:
a) This approval is effective as of August 25, 2021 (21-day appeal period) The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application
and submitted June 25, 2021. It must be built according to the description provided
with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development
Authority.
b) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
c) The applicant/owner must obtain all construction permits applicable to development
and is responsible to ensure all permits are closed with work complying to the building
code.
d) That any dwelling/structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any right
of way or easement on the parcel.
e) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
f) That the following minimum setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 15.2 m (50 ft)
Side (north): 5.5 m (18 ft) — variance from 7.6 m (25 ft)
Rear (east): 7.6 m (25 ft)
The proposed development must comply with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1892-17.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
MOTION CARRIED
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Xplornet Tower - NW 24-20-14 W4M
The Development Clerk provided background information on the Xplornet tower
application.
MPC indicated that a waiver has not been granted for an open house in previous
applications. The Development Clerk indicated that a waiver had been granted
for the Tervita tower in 2019. The Development Clerk added that notifications
and responses will still be required prior to the application moving forward.
MPC inquired on who will be notified. The Development Clerk replied that the
notification area is a 2 mile radius with notifications being mailed 25 days prior to
the public meeting date.
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There was a discussion regarding notifying all concerned parties and it was
decided that an open house would be required so all interested parties would be
able to attend.
P-72/21 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN That the applicant is required to hold
a public meeting in addition to notifying all landowners within the required area.
MOTION CARRIED
9. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
10. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
11.1 LA20050 - MCF Feedyards (a division of MCF Holding Ltd.)
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10.21 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this -1L Day of
2021.
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