HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-20 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 20, 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, October
20, 2022 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. There were no
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
E. Unruh, Councillor
A. Philpott, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, CAO
M. Harbicht, Director of Municipal Services
G. Tiffin Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering Services
M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning & Development
S. Simpson, Development Officer
Z. Forest, Municipal Intern, Planning & Development
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant - Planning
T. Green, Moderator
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chief Administrative Officer called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. ELECTION OF MPC CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
The Chief Administrative Officer called for nominations for the M. P. C. Chair.
Reeve A. Doerksen nominated Councillor K. Christman.
The Chief Administrative Officer called a second and third time for nominations for M. P. C.
Chair. No further nominations were received.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared Councillor Kelly Christman M. P. C. Chair.
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Councillor K. Christman assumed the chair and called for nominafions for M.P.C. Vice
Chair.
Councillor E. Unruh nominated Councillor H. Johnson.
K. Christman called a second and third time for nominations for M.P.C. Vice Chair. No
further nominations were received.
K. Christman declared Councillor H. Johnson M.P.C. Vice Chair.
3. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
4. MINUTES
4.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (October 6, 2022)
P-59/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the minutes of the October 6, 2022
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
Councillor H. Johnson requested that advertising be added.
6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-60/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the agenda be adopted as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
7. SUBDIVISIONS
7.1 2022-0-006 - SE 06-20-14-W4, To subdivide an approximate 1.66 hectare (4.1
acre) parcel from the 61.79 hectare (152.68 acre) parcel located in the SE 06-20-
14-W4 for residential purposes.
The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on
the proposed subdivision application.
MPC asked if the applicant was aware and agreed to the conditions set out by
the Eastern Irrigation District (EID) letter. The Supervisor of Planning &
Development responded that fhose are the EID's standard requirements, and it is
recommended that the applicant meet with the EID to discuss any requirements
that they may have as soon an application is made.
MPC inquired on how the department determines the land value for the Municipal
Reserve payment. The Supervisor of Planning & Development indicated there is
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a policy that is referenced . There was a discussion regarding future subdivisions
from the remaining corners of the section. The Supervisor of Planning &
Development indicated that further subdivisions would require a Land Use
Amendment which requires approval from Council as well as MPC would need to
approve future subdivisions.
The Supervisor of Planning & Development responded to a question from MPC
explaining that one dwelling is a permitted use when it is the first dwelling on an
agriculture parcel, and since the subdivision was applied for after, a development
permit is not required for the dwelling.
P-61/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT That the MPC approve the subdivision to
create one new parcel approximately 1.66 hectare (4.1 acre) parcel from the 61.79
hectare (152.68 acre) parcel located in the SE 06-20-14-W4 for residential purposes with
the following conditions:
RESERVE:
Municipal Reserve be taken as cash in lieu on the t 1.66 hectare (4.1 acre) proposed
parcel for a sum of approximately $1640.00 (10% of $4000/acre x 4.1 acres).
CONDITIONS:
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
and complies with the County of Newell Municipal Development Plan, and the Land
Use Bylaw.
2. The Subdivision Authority is satisfied that the proposed subdivision is suitable for the
purpose for which the subdivision is intended pursuant to Section 7 of the
Subdivision and Development Regulations.
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Circulation advertising
MPC requested that the electoral division be added to circulations.
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 10:16 a.m.
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Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this�, Day of
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