HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-24 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 24, 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
24, 2022 commencing at 10:05 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. There was one (1)
member 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
E. Unruh, Councillor
A. Philpott, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, CAO
M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development
S. Simpson, Development Clerk
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant - Planning
S. Yokoyama, Moderator
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: J. Chomistek, Applicant DP 2022002
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (February 10, 2022)
P-07122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the minutes of the February 10, 2022
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-08122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
6.1 DP 2022002 - Lot OT, Block RLY, Plan RW219, NE 19-15-15 W4M, Expansion
of an existing campground for commercial use with a variance to the year round
recreation vehicle storage requirement.
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
The applicant explained that the campground provides a steady revenue for the
EID Historical Park with the existing 40 sites. The applicant explained that 30 of
the sites are leased on an annual basis for storage of an RV, which leaves 10
sites open for use. The applicant indicated that there are no permanent residents
in the campground. There was further discussion.
The MPC Chair commented that this site is all operated by volunteers and their
dedication is appreciated by the County.
P-09122 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2022002 for the expansion of the EID Historical Park to
add 10 more camp stalls, as well as two existing buildings on lands legally described as
Lot OT, Block RLY, Plan RW219, NE 19-15-15 W4M. This development approval is
subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2022002 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 Special, Parks and Public District
(Section 5), as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 2016-21.
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 16, 2022 (21-day appeal period).
b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted January 11, 2022. 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 any structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any right of way
or easement on the parcel.
d) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
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e) That roads shall be surfaced to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and be
a minimum of 4 m (13 ft) width for one way traffic or 6 m (20 ft) in width for two way
traffic.
f) That the following minimum setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front (north-east): 6 m (20 ft)
Side (south): 6 m (20ft)
Rear (east): 6 m (20 ft)
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
J. Chomistek left at 10:19 a.m.
7. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
8. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
9.1 Jurassic Solar - IDP Areas, Cypress County and Special Areas
The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on the
proposed solar installation. The Supervisor of Planning & Development indicated that the
project will be on the east boundary of the County within Special Areas 2 and Cypress
County. Although the decision making body for large scale solar installations is the AUC,
she added that when a development permit has been applied for, the County will have
the opportunity to comment through the IDP referral process.
10. QUESTION PERIOD
11. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and County Administrator this Day of
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Chairman
County Adminis rator
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