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Municipal Planning Commission December 9, 2021 - 10:01 AM
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, December
9, 2021 commencing at 10.01 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
A. Doerksen, Reeve
K. Christman, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair
H. Johnson, Councillor, M.P.C. Vice Chair
D. Short, Councillor
A. Skanderup, Councillor
L. Kopp, Councillor
G. Skriver, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
A. Philpott, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, CAO
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: Karma Heninger, Applicant DP 2021098
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (November 18, 2021)
P-103121 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the minutes of the November 18, 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-104121 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON 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 2021098 - E 36-20-15 W4M, Home Occupation 2 for the operation of a Dog
Grooming business.
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
MPC inquired on the wording that was used by the Village of Duchess in their
response, referencing the previous Land Use Bylaw 1892-17. The Supervisor of
Planning & Development explained that the land surrounding the Village of
Duchess is under dispute and County staff is unsure which lands are affected.
The Supervisor of Planning & Development indicated that County staff is working
with the Village of Duchess to determine which lands are being affected by the
dispute and the conditions as they are written, will satisfy both Land Use Bylaws.
MPC asked the applicant if there are provisions to keep pets outside if they are
not picked up. The applicant indicated that she tries to do one client at a time and
if the client is late in picking up their pet, she has a spare kennel inside she would
keep the animal in. The applicant indicated that at no time will any animals be
kept outside.
P-105121 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE the Home Occupation Permit 2021098 to establish a dog grooming business,
on lands legally described as E 36-20-15 W4M. This development approval is subject to
the conditions outlined below.
DP 2021098 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 and that it is
suitable for the purpose for which it is intended under the County of Newell Land Use
Bylaw.
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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 December 29, 2021 (21-day appeal period).
b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted November 1, 2021. It must be built according to the
description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
c) That the business operates with one resident employee and no more than two non-
resident employees.
d) That any intensification of the use must be reported to the Development Authority,
intensification of use may require re-evaluation of the permit and other further
action.
e) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
9. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
10. QUESTION PERIOD
11. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this 40 Day of
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Chairman
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