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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 24, 2015
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 24, 2015 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair
B. de Jong, Councillor
L. Juss, Councillor
G. Simpson, Councillor& M.P.C. Chair
C. Amulung, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
K. Christman, Councillor
T. Fyfe, Councillor
M. Douglass, Councillor
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ABSENT: W. Hammergren, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services
D. Horvath, County Planner
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development
S. Simpson, Development Clerk
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: G. Tiffin, Manager of Engineering Services
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-86115 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that Councillors M. Douglass and W.
Hammergren be excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
3.1 September 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes
P-87/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the minutes of the September 10, 2015
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS Amok.
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-88/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) DP 3877 - Block 1, Plan 931 0333, NE 24-18-14 W4M, Approval of a Light Industry
business
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
Councillor C. Amulung asked why an extended length of time was being allowed for the
completion of the permit. The Development Clerk replied that the applicant specifically
requested a 2 year completion period.
P-89/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 3877 for the operation of a light industrial business,
subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the operation of a light industrial
business, on lands legally described as Block 1, Plan 9310333, NE 24-18-14 W4M. Any
additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Industrial District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
d) It is the responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited
inspection agency.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 3877 for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan
and the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable
for the purpose for which it is intended under the Rural Industrial District
(Schedule 2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the
County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted August 28, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall
require the written approval of the Development Officer.
b) That no part of a building or structure shall be located within 30.5 m (100 ft) of
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the right-of-way of Township Road 184.
c) All structures and buildings must be setback 7.6 m (25 ft) from all property lines
not fronting on or adjacent to a municipal roadway.
d) All structures and buildings must be setback a minimum 3 m (10 ft) from all other
structures on the parcel.
e) The maximum site coverage for buildings and structures must not exceed 50%.
f) This permit applies to the following existing buildings and structures:
I. 720 ft2 (66.89 m2) office and lab with a 350 ft2 (32.5 m2) deck
II. 60 ft2 (14.88 m2) electrical building
III. 96 ft2 (8.89 m2) portable building
IV. 388 ft2 (36.06 m2) frame storage
V. 374 ft2 (34.77 m2) portable covered storage
VI. 32 ft2 (3 m2) identification sign
VII. 16146 ft2 (1500 m2) tank farm containing 10 tanks
1(/) g) This permit applies to the construction of the following buildings and structures,
which must be completed by October 8, 2017:
I. 801 ft2 (74.42 m2) covered storage
II. 160 ft2 (14.88 m2) sample building
III. 160 ft2 (14.88 m2) electrical building
IV. 4844ft2 (450 m2) expansion to tank farm; number of tanks in expanded
tank farm not to exceed 25 at any time.
h) All structures, buildings and uses that are not listed under f) or g) above will
require a separate permit application and approval.
i) Additional concrete or asphalt work on the site does not require a development
permit.
MOTION CARRIED
b) DP 2015083 -SW 6-19-14 W4M, Construction of a Dwelling, attached garage and deck
LEFT THE MEETING
A.M. Philipsen left due to a pecuniary interest at 10:03 a.m.
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
Councillor C. Amulung asked how far Municipal Services would maintain the road
associated with this permit. The Manager of Engineering Services replied that, in testing
the road, it met County standards to where the oil/gas well is located. He informed MPC
that Municipal Services is prepared to maintain the road to the north end of the approach
associated with this permit application.
Councillor G. Simpson inquired about the access issues for the parcel on the east side of
the road. The Manager of Engineering Services replied that he and the Director of
Municipal Services met at the site and determined that the speed limit would be set at 50
km/hr. He added that a letter will be issued to the landowner of the parcel on the east
side of the road that all vehicles and equipment must be parked on his property and not
on the road allowance.
P-90/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE DP 2015083, for the construction of a 2600 ft2 (242 m2) dwelling, 1748 ft2 (162 m2)
attached garage and 640 ft2(59 m2) deck, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of 2600 ft2 (242 m2) dwelling, 1748
ft2 (162 m2) attached garage and 640 ft2 (59 m2) deck, on lands legally described as
SW 6-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate
permit application
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Fringe District and all relevant schedules, as
outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes, and Safety Codes, where applicable.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015083 for the following
reasons:
The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan.
1. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable
for the purpose for which it is intended under Schedule 4 in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
2. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted July 23, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require
the written approval of the Development Officer. ogilot
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any
other buildings or structures.
d) The developer must start construction before September 24, 2016. In the event
that this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new
permit.,
f) That the following se sacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 50 ft (15 m)
Side: (north & south) 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear: (west) 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
G. Tiffin left at 10:12 a.m.
RETURNED TO MEETING
A.M. Philipsen returned at 10:12 a.m.
c) DP 2015098 -SE 36-18-16 W4M. Approval of an existing accessory building with a
variance to the ROW setback
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
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There were no questions.
P-91/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2015098, for the approval of an existing 2160 ft2 (201
m2) accessory building (quonset) with a variance to the road ROW setback subject to
the conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for an existing 2160 ft2 (201 m2)
accessory building (quonset) with a variance to the road ROW setback on the farm site,
on lands legally described as SE 36-18-16 W4M. Any additional development shall
require prior approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Agricultural District and all relevant schedules, as
outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
f)pc) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015098 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 Agricultural District (Schedule 2)
and Standards of Development (Schedule 3) as specified in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted August 20, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall
require the written approval of the Development Officer.
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 25 ft (7.6 m); variance from 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear(west): 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
d) DP 2015099 - Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 801 1608, NE 7-19-14 W4M, Construction of an
accessory building with a variance to side yard setback
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
There were no questions.
P-92/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2015099 for the construction of a 1200 ft2 (111 m2)
accessory building, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 1200 ft2
(111 m2) accessory building, on lands legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 8011608,
NE 7-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate Amok
permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Industrial District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
d) It is responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited
inspection agency.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015099 for the following
reasons:
1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan
and the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable
for the purpose for which it is intended under the Rural Industrial District
(Schedule 2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the
County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development
That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application
and submitted August 21, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require the written Amok
approval of the Development Officer.
a) That the accessory building is not used for living purposes.
b) That there is a 2 m (6.6 ft.) separation distance between the new structure and
the existing shop building.
c) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 50 ft (15 m)
Side (north): 100 ft (30 m)
Rear(west): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Side (south): 10 ft (3 m); variance from 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
e) DP 2015100 - Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 961 1766, SW 10-19-14 W4M, Addition to existing
garage with variance to side yard setback
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
There were no questions.
P-93/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2015100, for the construction of a 480 ft2 (45 m2)
addition to existing garage with a variance to the side yard setback, subject to the
conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 480 ft2 (45
API*m2) addition to existing garage with a variance to the side yard setback, on lands legally
described as Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 9611766, SW 10-19-14 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential District and all relevant
schedules, as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015100 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 Acreage Residential District
(Schedule 2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the
County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan provided with this
application and submitted August 25, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall0
require the written approval from the Development Officer.
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 50 ft (15.2 m)
Side (south): 15 ft (4.5 m); variance from 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear(west): 25 ft (7.6m)
d) That the developer must start construction before October 8, 2016. In the event
that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may
be required to apply for a new permit.
MOTION CARRIED
f) DP 2015102 -SE 22-21-15 W4M, Approval of a 2nd Dwelling
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit.
Councillor L. Juss asked why a permit was granted for the dwelling to be located in an
area that was irrigated by the existing pivot. The Manager of Planning & Development
responded that the alignment of the pivot has changed since that air photo was taken.
P-94/15 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2015102, for the original 2400 ft2 (223 m2) dwelling, to
be used as a second dwelling on the farm site, subject to the conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the original 2400 ft2 (223 m2)
dwelling, to be used as a second dwelling on the farm site, on lands legally described as
SE 22-21-15 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Agricultural District and all relevant schedules,
as outlined in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
b) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015102 for the following
reasons: The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan.
1. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable
for the purpose for which it is intended under the Agricultural District (Schedule 2)
and Standards of Development (Schedule 3) as specified in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw#1755-12.
2. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted August 26, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall
require the written approval of the Development Officer.
b) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial
operation without first obtaining the required permits.
c) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and
any other buildings or structures.
d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: ,,
Front (east): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
7. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
8. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
9. QUESTION PERIOD
Councillor C. Amulung inquired about the difference between an RTM(Ready to Move)
dwelling and a manufactured home. The County Planner explained that the names for
these types of dwellings are generally driven by the industry as they try to differentiate
the different types of dwellings. She added that the County Land Use Bylaw
differentiates between RTM homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes in order
to help staff determine whether the permit will be permitted or discretionary.
10. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this
Day of E%t 2 _ , 2015.
Chain,f
Director of Corporate SAP s