HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 7, 2016
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 7, 2016 commencing at 10:02 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
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
A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE:
CALL TO ORDER
S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
T. Charlton, DP2016013
T. Charlton, DP2016013
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
MINUTES
3.1 March 24, 2016 Meeting Minutes
P-34/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that the minutes of the March 24, 2016
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-35/16 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
6.1 Permitted Use Report - March 1 - 31, 2016
P-36/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the Development Report be
adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2016013 - NW 20-19-13 W4M, Installation of a RTM dwelling to be used
as a 2nd Dwelling
The Development Clerk provided background information on this item. The
applicant provided further background information. Council was given the
opportunity to ask questions.
P-37/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2016013, for the installation of a new 1709 ft2 (159 m2)
2015 RTM dwelling with 152 ft2 (14 m2) deck and 80 ft2 (7 m2) deck, 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 installation of a new
1709 ft2 (159 m2) 2015 RTM dwelling with 152 ft2 (14 m2) deck and 80 ft2 (7 m2) deck, to
be used as a second dwelling on the farm site, on lands legally described as
NW 20-19-13W4M. 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 2016013 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.
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Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted March 14, 2016. 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) The developer must start construction before April 21, 2017. In the event that
this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new
permit.
e) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (west): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting.
9. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items to discuss at this meeting.
10. QUESTION PERIOD
A question period and notice of motion was held.
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(2-L Day of
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, 2016.
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