HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-19 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
October 19, 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 on Thursday, October 19, 2023
commencing at 10:34 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
E. Unruh, Councillor
A. Philpott, Councillor
N. Johnson, Councillor
A. Skanderup, Councillor
L. Kopp, Councillor
G. Skriver, Councillor
D. Short, Councillor
STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer
G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering Services
M. Jackson, Planning and Development Supervisor
C. Siakaluk, Communications Officer (Moderator)
A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin (Livestream Viewer)
ATTENDANCE:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chief Administrative Officer called the meeting to order at 10:34 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
3. ELECTION OF MPC CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
The Chief Administrative Officer called for nominations for the MPC Chair
CouncillorA. Skanderup nominated Councillor K. Christman.
The Chief Administrative Officer called a second and third fime for nominations for MPC
Chair. No further nominations were received.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared Councillor K. Christman the MPC Chair.
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Councillor K. Christman assumed the chair and called for nominafions for MPC Vice Chair.
Councillor E. Unruh nominated Councillor H. Johnson.
Councillor K. Christman called a second and third time for nominations for MPC Vice
Chair. No further nominations were received.
Councillor K. Christman declared Councillor H. Johnson MPC Vice Chair.
4. MINUTES
4.1 Minutes - Municipal Planning Commission (October 5, 2023)
P-61/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that the minutes of the October 5, 2023
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chair called for post agenda items.
6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-62/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the agenda be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2023067 - Approval of a Shipping Container and accessory building
The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on
this item and responded to questions from Council.
P-63/23 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2023067 for the approval of a 30 m2 (320 ft2) shipping
container and an existing 19 mz (200 ft2) accessory building, on lands legally described as
Lot 4, Block 3, Plan 8111991, NE 11-21-18 W4. This development approval is subject to
the conditions outlined below.
DP 2023067 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 Rural District
(Schedule 2) Section 3, General Regulations and Section 4, Specific Uses and
Activities. as specified in the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 2016-21.
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3. Adjacent landowners and referral agencies have been notified and have the
opportunity to comments. Any comments or concerns should be received by the
County administration by October 13, 2023
Conditions of the approval:
a) This approval is effective as of November 8, 2023 (21-day appeal period).
b) The development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted September 13, 2023. It must be built according to the
description provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written
approval of the Development Authority.
c) The applicant/owner must obtain all construction permits applicable to
development and is responsible to ensure all permits are closed with work
complying to the building code.
d) That the proposed development complies with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal
statutes, regulations, codes and standards.
e) That the shipping container doesn't exceed 5 m(16.5 ft) in height.
fl Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
g) That the shipping container does not display advertising, names or other
marketing.
h) That the shipping container's appearance be consistent and compatible with
nearby buildings and maintained to be compatible with the aesthetics of the
surrounding area.
i) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
j) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
1. Front (south): 6 m(20 ft)
2. Rear (north): 3 m(10 ft)
3. Side (east & west): 3 m(10 ft)
MOTION CARRIED
8.
OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Update - Greengate Power Project
The Supervisor of Planning & Developmenf provided an update on the Greengate
Power Project, indicating that an updated schedule will be provided soon.
9.
POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting.
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10. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting.
11. QUESTION PERIOD
A question period was held. No County ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator
indicated that there were no questions from the public.
12. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.
Signed this� day of �D�U-��iti2.�t/ , 2023.
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