HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-10 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 10, 2022
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, February
10, 2022 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. There were two (2)
members of the public physically in attendance.
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
A. Philpott, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor
ABSENT: E. Unruh, 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: M. Arnold, Applicant, DP2022003
L. Noster, Applicant, DP2022003
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-03122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that Councillor Ellen Unruh be
excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (January 20, 2022)
P-04122 MOVED BY GREG SKRIVER that the minutes of the January 20, 2022 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-05122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Development Clerk was available to respond to questions.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2022003 -Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 8410810, Hamlet of Bow City, Variance
request of the recreational vehicle regulation, specifically number of recreational
vehicles allowed on a parcel. In addition, a variance to allow an accessory
structure on a parcel without a principal building.
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
MPC inquired if there was a difference in taxes for an empty lot or a lot that has an
RV on it. The Development Clerk indicated that normally a lot with an RV is not
taxed, but in this case, because there is a deck installed and they are hooked up to
electricity, it will be taxed accordingly.
The applicant explained that when the property was purchased the lot required
improvements before they began construction of the house, planned for 2026. The
applicant indicated that they are planning to use the property as a retirement
home, but until the house is built, they are using the RVs to stay in while they are
working on the property. MPC asked the applicant why there were five (5) RVs on
the property as indicated in the adjacent landowner letter and inquired if there were
three (3) RVs currently on the property. The applicant explained that they do have
guests who come to the property on occasion, and he confirmed that there are
three (3) trailers on the property. He explained that they purchased a new RV last
year and they plan on selling the old trailer in the spring. There was further
discussion on the stipulations allowed for the length of time an RV can remain on
the property.
P-06122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2022003 for a variance to the Land Use Bylaw to permit
2 recreational vehicles on the parcel as well as accessory structures prior to a primary
structure on lands legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 8410810, Hamlet of Bow City
as a temporary permit, expiring in February 2026. This development approval is subject
to the conditions outlined below.
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DP 2022003 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 Residential Hamlet District, Section 5,
Section 3, General Regulations and Section 4, Specific Uses and Activities. as
specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 2016-21; except the proposed
variance.
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 March 2, 2022 (21-day appeal period).
b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted January 12, 2022. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
c) That the applicant obtain an approved Building permit for the existing heck.
d) That no person shall occupy the Recreational Vehicle for more than (14) fourteen
days.
e) That only (2) two Recreational Vehicles are permitted on the parcel.
f) That the Recreational Vehicles cannot be hooked up to septic services on the parcel.
g) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
h) That the applicant enter into a road approach agreement with the County of Newell
and install the approach as per the standards set by the County.
i) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
j) That the following minimum setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (north): 6 m (20 ft)
Side (east & west): 1.5 m (5 ft)
Rear (south): 6 m (20 ft)
MOTION CARRIED
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 LA21058 - Hutterian Brethren of Newell (Supervisor of Planning &
Development)
The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on
the proposed NRCB application.
9. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
10, IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
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11. QUESTION PERIOD
12. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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Signed by the Chairman and 1�eter-af C this ` - Day of
2022.
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Chairman
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