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Home My WebLink About2016-01-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING January 7, 2016 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 7, 2016 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: A.M. Philipsen, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor G. Simpson, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair C. Amulung, Councillor & M.P.C. Chair E. Unruh, Councillor W. Hammergren, Councillor K. Christman, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor ABSENT: M. Douglass, 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 OTHERSIN ATTENDANCE: 1. CALL TO ORDER S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-01/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that Councillor M. Douglass be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES 3.1 December 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes P-02/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. M. PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the December 10, 2015 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. The Director of Corporate Services indicated that Development Permit 2015128 had been withdrawn by the applicant. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-03/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. FYFE that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT ARRIVED AT MEETING A. Wickert arrived at 10:03 a.m. a) Permitted Use Report - Dec 1 - 31, 2015 P-04/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR G. SIMPSON that the Development Report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 2015128 -Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1113160, NE 27-17-147-W4M, Kennel This development permit was withdrawn. b) DP 2012134 - NE 29-16-13 W4M, Dwelling unit accessory to an industrial use The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. Councillor B. de Jong inquired about removing the existing dwelling after the new dwelling has been installed. The Development Clerk replied that she will add it to the conditions. P-05/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2015134 for the installation of a new 1520 ft2 (141 m2) manufactured home with a 480 ft2 (45 m2) deck as an accessory to the industrial use, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the installation of a new 1520 ft2 (141 m2) manufactured home with a 480 ft2 (45 m2) deck as an accessory to the industrial use, on lands legally described as NE 29-16-13 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 responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited inspection agency. Reasons for Approval The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2015134 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 a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted November 25, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That there is a 2 m (6.6 ft) separation distance between the manufactured home and the existing structures. c) 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) d) That the existing manufactured home be removed upon occupancy of the new dwelling. e) That the developer must start construction before January 21, 2017. 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. Manufactured and Moved -in Dwellings or Buildings e) For the installation of manufactured or moved -in dwellings, the County generally requires that the applicant submit a security deposit between $2500 and $5000, to ensure that improvements indicated in the application are completed and that the building is installed properly. However, since this dwelling is new and requires no improvements, it is recommended that no security is required. MOTION CARRIED c) DP 2015136 - Lot 43, Plan 94111743, NW 6-18-14-W4M, Compliance of an existing shed with a variance to the setback from the principal dwelling The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. Councillor E. Unruh inquired about requirements from the initial permit. The Development Clerk responded that no permit had been issued. P-06/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. FYFE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2015136 for compliance of an existing 148 ft2 (14 m2) shed with a variance to the setback from the principal dwelling, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the compliance of an existing 148 ft2 (14 m2) shed with a variance to the setback from the principal dwelling, on lands legally described as Lot 43 Plan 9411173, NW 6-18-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Hamlet 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 2015136 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 Hamlet 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 approved in this application and submitted December 2, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the Development Officer. b) That the following setback is maintained for the shed: a. Rear (east): 10 ft (3.0 m) b. Side (north): 5 ft (1.5 m) c) That the shed is setback the following distance from the principal dwelling: a. Side: 7 ft (2.2 m); variance from 10 ft (3 m) d) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits. MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 9. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS 11. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this JDay of 12016.