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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-09 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION March 9, 2023 The regular Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB and livestreamed to the public via Lifesize on Thursday, March 9 commencing at 10:03 a.m. A notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: A. Doerksen, Reeve K. Christman, Councillor, MPC Chair H. Johnson, Councillor, MPC Vice Chair A. Skanderup, Councillor L. Kopp, Councillor G. Skriver, Councillor E. Unruh, Councillor A. Philpott, Councillor N. Johnson, Councillor ABSENT: D. Short, Councillor STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development Z. Forest, Municipal Intern, Planning and Development A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant S. Page, Administrative Assistant - Planning T. Green, Moderator OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: 1 2. P-08123 CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Councillor Dan Short be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Municipal Planning Commission March 9, 2023 3. MINUTES P-09/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the minutes of the February 9, 2023 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 P-10/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ARNO DOERKSEN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT The Supervisor of Planning and Development presented the Development Report. This item was accepted as information. 7. SUBDIVISIONS 7.1 Subdivision 2023-0-001 To subdivide an approximate 9.12 acre parcel from the NE 27-23-16-W4 containing an existing farmstead for residential purposes. The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background on proposed subdivision. The applicant has been in contact with EID and there is a letter on file allowing access to the remaining parcel via EID right of way. The Supervisor of Planning and Development explained that the current septic disposal is a pump out which does not meet required setbacks. The Supervisor of Planning and Development outlined the options which were either adding a condition requiring the installation of a septic field and removing the, pump out or a slight boundary change to increase the setbacks allowing for the pump out to remain as constructed. The Supervisor of Planning and Development responded to further questions, discussion followed. P-11/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ARNO DOERKSEN that the MPC approve, with conditions, the subdivision of an approximate 3.692-hectare (9.12-acre) parcel from the NE 27-23-16-W4 containing an existing farmstead, for residential purposes, for the following reasons: Municipal Planning Commission March 9, 2023 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. Conditions: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That MPC grant a variance to the Land Use Bylaw for the existing house that is 5 meters closer to the road than required. 3. That the applicant provides professional confirmation the current PSDS meets the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard. 4. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. 5. That the applicant supplies copies of any utility right of way plans, easements, and/or agreements which are to be registered as a requirement for any affected utilities to the County prior to the subdivision's registration with Alberta Land Titles. Reserve: Municipal Reserve is not applicable as per MGA 663 (a), one lot is created from a quarter section of land. MOTION CARRIED 7.2 Subdivision 2023-0-002 To reconfigure Plan 8810087, Block 1 to allow for improved irrigation methods on the agricultural parcel known as NW 32-16- 13-W4. The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information on proposed subdivision application. There was an opportunity for questions. There were no questions. P-12/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER That the MPC, approve, with conditions, the boundary line adjustment of Plan 8810087, Block 1 (CoT 221285697) and the NW 32-16-13-W4 (CoT 141326103), for the following reasons: Municipal Planning Commission March 9, 2023 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. Conditions: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. 3. That the applicant supplies copies of any utility right of way plans, easements, and/or agreements which are to be registered as a requirement for any affected utilities to the County prior to the subdivision's registration with Alberta Land Titles. Reserve: The proposed subdivision complies with Section 663(a) of the Municipal Government Act, therefore Municipal Reserve in not required. MOTION CARRIED 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS There were no development permits to discuss at this meeting. 9. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to discuss at this meeting. 10. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting. 11. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS Municipal Planning Commission March 9, 2023 12.1 NRCB Application LA11036B The Supervisor of Planning and Development provided background information and responded to questions. P-13/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that MPC accepts the response letter as presented. MOTION CARRIED 13. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. 14. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a. m. Signed this --1-7 day of 2023. County Ad inistrator