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Home My WebLink About2016-08-11 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 11, 2016 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 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 and Development S. Simpson, Development Clerk P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning OTHERS IN 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 in attendance at this meeting. 3 MINUTES 3.1 July 21, 2016 Meeting Minutes P-73/16 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS that the minutes of the July 21, 2016 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4 CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. li� 5 ADOPTION OF AGENDA -74/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6 S.D.A.B. REPORT The County Planner provided background and updated information on the S.D.A.B. report. Councillor A.M. Philipsen inquired whether the SDAB had jurisdiction to overrule the original agreement. The County Planner replied that the original agreement would remain in place. She added that the SDAB felt there was no need to enter into another agreement for road construction, but they could not overrule the original agreement. Councillor W. Hammergren asked whether the applicant could still be required to build the road to County standards; he was also concerned about the County's responsibilities should the road not be constructed to County standards. The County Planner responded that a discussion would need to be held with Municipal Services to determine whether the road should be constructed at this time. Councillor B. de Jong suggested that MPC should request that roads be updated to County standards at the time of the initial subdivision or development request and not recommend any further deferred agreements. Councillor T. Fyfe asked whether the County could still require the current road to be upgraded if it is not up to County standards. The County Planner replied that, according to the existing agreement, it was her understanding that the County could require the landowner to upgrade the road at any time. Councillor T. Fyfe added that she would like Municipal Services to research upgrading this road. Councillor L. Juss inquired whether the applicant would be eligible for the $12, 000.00 assistance the County offers through policy. The CAO indicated the applicant would be unless the agreement states otherwise. 7 DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report - July 1 - 31, 2016 The Development Clerk provided background information on the Permitted Use Report. The Permitted Use Report was accepted as information. 8 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 2016072 - Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 6336AF, Hamlet of Tilley, Addition of an awning on existing structure The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. Councillor A. M. Philipsen asked whether the awning would be attached over the existing awning or would replace the awning. The Development Clerk replied that it will be added to the existing awning. P-75/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GORDON SIMPSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2016072 for approval of an existing 2126 ft2 (198 m2) structure and the installation of a 168 ft2 (15.6 m2) awning with a variance to the front setback, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted for approval of an existing 2126 ft2 (198 m2) structure and the installation of a 168 ft2 (15.6 m2) awning with a variance to the front setback, on lands legally described as Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 6336AF, Hamlet of Tilley. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. The proposed development complying with: a) The provisions pertaining to the Hamlet Business 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 2016072 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with both 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 Business 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 July 25, 2016. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the following setback is maintained for the development. I. Front: 7ft (2 m); variance of 13ft (4 m) from 20 ft (6 m) 9 POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 10 IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. MOTION CARRIED =41 11 QUESTION PERIOD 12 ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this Day of _ _/yY ��✓ 2016. Chairman 411,YU Director of Corp e Services