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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-11 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesP-07/16 County of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 11, 2016 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 11, 2016 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: M. Douglass, Councillor 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 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 All members were present. 3. MINUTES 3.1 January 7, 2016 Meeting Minutes MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the January 7, 2016 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-08/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR E. UNRUH that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT 6.1 Permitted Use Report - Jan 1 - 31, 2016 The Development Clerk responded to questions from MPC. Councillor T. Fyfe inquired about the permit for a Business Office. The Development Clerk explained that the applicant owns businesses outside of the County and he required a Development Permit to get a license from AMVIC, the Provincial Authority that monitors the buying and selling of automobiles. Councillor T. Fyfe inquired if the applicant had a Home Occupation permit and whether the applicant resided on the property. The Development Clerk confirmed that the applicant lives on the property but the permit was processed as a Development Permit not a Home Occupation. P-09/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that the Development Report be adopted as presented MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 2015140 -Lot 7, Block 4, Plan 9611766, SW 10-19-14 W4M, Approval for existing additions and decks with a variance to side yard setback The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. There were no questions. P-10/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2015140, for the existing 940 ft2 (87 m2) addition, a 372 ft2 (35 m2) addition and two decks each measuring 384 ft2 (36 m2), subject to the conditions outlined below. This permit is being granted only to provide approval for an existing 940 ft2 (87 m2) addition, 372 ft2 (35 m2) addition and two decks each measuring 384 ft2 (36 m2) on lands legally described as Lot 7, Block 4, 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 2015140 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 December 16, 2015. Any changes to that plan shall 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 applicant submit building, electrical and gas permits for the additions and submit approvals that the structure meets the Alberta Building Code. d) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (west): 50 ft (15.2 m) Side (south): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6m) Side (north): 16 ft (4.9m); variance from 25 ft (7.6m) MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 9. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Wheatland County Draft Land Use Bylaw The County Planner explained that Wheatland County is revising and updating its Land Use Bylaw, just as the County has. There are no issues with the new Land Use Bylaw from a planning point of view that will be detrimental to the County of Newell. Councillor E. Unruh inquired if there will be any impact with the County's sign bylaw changes. The County Planner replied that the changes to the sign section will be sent to Wheatland County for their comments. b) DP 3616 GTE Solar The Manager of Planning & Development reported that since the latest extension had expired at the end of December, she had requested an update from GTE Solar in terms of what has been done on the site. c) Draft Sign Summary Councillor L. Juss inquired if the Draft Sign Summary was new or a reorganization of the existing Sign standards in Land Use Bylaw 1755-12. The County Planner commented that the committee met January 28, 2016 to discuss the information that the committee wanted included in the draft sign section of the Bylaw. She indicated that she would like Council to review the Draft Sign Summary and then discuss it at the February 25 Council meeting. The County Planner added that once the Draft Sign Summary has been reviewed by Council, it will be sent out to adjoining municipalities for their comments. 11. QUESTION PERIOD 12. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services thisd,�5_ Day of Z5 PC i9 /---/ 2016. Chairman Director of orpo a ervices