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Home My WebLink About2015-05-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 2015 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 7, 2015 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: G. Simpson, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair M. Douglass, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor W. Hammergren, Councillor K. Christman, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services D. Horvath, County Planner A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning OTHERSIN ATTENDANCE: 1. CALL TO ORDER S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES 3.1 April 23, 2015 Meeting Minutes P-42/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the April 23, 2015 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 0 P-43/15 MOVED BY COUNCILOR C. AMULUNG that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report - Apr 1 - 30, 2015 The Development Clerk provided background information on the Development Report. P-44/15 MOVED BY COUNCILOR K. CHRISTMAN that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. SUBDIVISIONS a) 2015-0-067 - SW 18-20-14-W4M, To create a 6.64 acres parcel containing an existing farmstead from a 131.65 acre title The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision and discussed the letter received from an adjacent landowner. Councillor B. de Jong inquired about the setbacks that were required for spreading manure. The County Planner responded that requirements for manure spreading would be regulated under the Alberta Operation Practices Act (AOPA) legislation. • Councillor C. Amulung commended staff on the mapping that was prepared for the application. P-45/15 MOVED BY COUNCILOR B. DE JONG that the Country Residential subdivision of SW1/4 18-20-14-W4M, to create a 6.64 acres parcel containing an existing farmstead from a 131.65 acre title BE APPROVED subject to the following: 1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 3959 - NE 24-17-14 W4M, Installation of a moved in dwelling The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed development permit. There were no questions from MPC. P-46/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3959, for the installation of a moved in dwelling with deck, subject to the conditions outlined below. ® This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the installation of a 1454 ft2 (135 m2) moved in dwelling with a 200 ft2 (19 m2) deck, on lands legally described as NE 24-17-14 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 #3959 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. Conditions of Development a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted April 10, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any other buildings or structures. c) The developer must start construction before May 21, 2016. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 100 ft (30 m) l Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED b) DP 3964 - NW 5-19-15 W4M, Construction of a Community Hall The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit. There were no questions from MPC. P-47/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. FYFE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3964 for the construction of a 6456 ft2 (600 m2) community hall, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 6456 ft2 (600 m2) community hall, on lands legally described as NW 5-19-15 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Parks and Recreation 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 #3964 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 Parks and Recreation District (Schedule 2), as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw #1755-12. Conditions of Development a) That this development is provided as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted April 16, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the proposed building is not used for living purposes. c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (west): 100 ft (30.5 m) Side (north & south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m) d) That the developer must start construction before May 21, 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. OTHER BUSINESS a) Armstrong Telecom Tower - Request for Concurrence The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the proposed request. There were no questions from MPC. P-48/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that MPC direct staff to prepare a Letter of Concurrence for the landowner. MOTION CARRIED 10. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 11. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 12. QUESTION PERIOD Councillor C. Amulung asked about progress made regarding the proposed Telecommunication Towers that were not given concurrence by MPC. The Manager of Planning and Development replied that there had been no word from the company, but • 0 to her knowledge, the company was still working to find an appropriate compromise with the spray plane operator. 13. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this Day of IJ H - , 2015. V.v Director of Corporateery ces A