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Home My WebLink About2016-11-10 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 10, 2016 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 10, 2016 commencing at 10:02 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve A.M. Philipsen, Councillor B. de Jong, Councillor G. Simpson, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair C. Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair T. Fyfe, Councillor ABSENT: K. Christman, Councillor L. Juss, 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 B. Parker, Brooks Bulletin M. Tompkins, Applicant K. Gette, Applicant The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 2 EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-99/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Councillor K. Christman be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3 MINUTES 3.1 October 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes P-100-16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the October 20, 2016 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. 61 MOTION CARRIED 4 CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5 ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-101/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GORDON SIMPSON that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6 DEVELOPMENT REPORT a) Permitted Use Report - October 1 - 31, 2016 The Development Clerk provided background on the Development Report. Councillor E. Unruh inquired about the difference between a Manufactured Home 1 and a Manufactured Home 2. The Development Clerk replied that a Manufactured Home 1 is new and a Manufactured Home 2 has been previously live in. 7 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) DP 2016098 - Lot 8-9, Block 7, Plan 4945FW, Rolling Hills, Intensive Horticultural Operation The Development Clerk provided background information regarding the permit application. There were no questions. P-102/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MOLLY DOUGLASS That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2016098 for approval to construct a 5670 ft2 (627 m2) greenhouse and 1800 ft2 (167 m2) shop to operate an Intensive Horticultural Operation, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 5670 ft2 (627 m2) greenhouse and 1800 ft2 (167 m2) shop to operate an Intensive Horticultural Operation, on lands legally described as Lot 8-9, Block 7, Plan 4945FW, Rolling Hills. 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 2016098 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 September 1, 2016. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 25 ft (7.6 m), as specified by Alberta Transportation Side (east & west): 10 ft (3 m) Rear (south): 20 ft (6.1 m) c) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between the new building and any other buildings or structures on the parcel. d) That any dwelling/structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any right of way or easement on the parcel. e) That all refuse and garbage be stored in suitable containers and be effectively screened from public view. f) That a minimum of 10 parking spaces must be provided. No parking is to be permitted on Hwy 875. g) That the fencing does not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m) in height and the front (north) side fence is constructed behind the 25 ft (7.6 m) setback. h) That the developer must start construction before November 4, 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. i) That the proposed buildings are not used for living purposes and do not exceed 36 ft in height. MOTION CARRIED b) DP 2016111 - Lot 1-2, Plan 941 1176, SE 1-18-15 W4M, Operation of an Existing Secondary Suite The Development Clerk provided background information regarding the permit application. LEFT THE MEETING % Tompkins left at 10:07 a.m. There were no questions. P-103/16 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2016111, and grant approval for the construction and operation of a secondary suite, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the construction and operation of a secondary suite, on lands legally described as Lot 1-2, Plan 9411176, Lake Newell Resort. 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 2016111 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 October 4, 2016. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval from the Development Officer. b) That the secondary suite is inspected by an accredited building inspector and that a building inspection report indicating that it meets building code requirements is submitted to the Development Officer. c) That any intensification of use must be reported to the Development Officer; intensification of use may require re-evaluation of the permit and other further action. d) Parking for 4 vehicles must be provided with the rental of this suite. MOTION CARRIED 8 POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 9 IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. LIN 10 QUESTION PERIOD 11 ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this I Day of De w, � 12016. 0-4,1"man aV11- Director of Corporate rvices