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County of Newell
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
January 5, 2017
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 5, 2017 commencing at 10:02 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
M. Douglass, Reeve
C. Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair
G. Simpson, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
W. Hammergren, Councillor
T. Fyfe, Councillor
K. Christman, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
B. de Jong, Councillor
L. Juss, Councillor
STAFF: K. Stephenson, CAO
L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services
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 10:02 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1 December 22, 2016 Meeting Minutes
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that the minutes of the December 22,
2016 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
l MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-02/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
a) Permitted Use Report - December 1 - 31, 2016
The Development Clerk responded to questions from MPC.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) DP 2016122 2016123 - NW 15-22-19 W4M, Construction of two multi -unit dwellings
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed
application.
There were no questions from MPC.
P-03/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permits 2016122 & 2016123, for the
construction of a 11500 ft2 (1068 m2) multi -unit dwelling and a 10994 ft2 (1021 m2)
multi -unit dwelling for Fairville Colony, subject to the conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 11500
ft2 (1068 m2) multi -unit dwelling and a 10994 ft2 (1021 m2) multi -unit dwelling for
Fairville Colony, on lands legally described as NW 15-22-19 W4M. 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 2016122 & 2016123 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.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this
application and submitted November 29, 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 January 24, 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:
Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (west): 100 ft (30.5m)
MOTION CARRIED
b) DP 2016124 - SW -25-17-13 W4M, Installation of a moved in building to be used as an
addition to dwelling
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed
application.
Councillor E. Uruh asked if the landowner was aware that he would have to remove
the addition when the main building was replaced. The Development Clerk replied
that she had spoken with the applicant and informed MPC that he would prefer the
addition to stay, but was aware that he would be required to apply for a new permit at
that time.
P-04/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GORDON SIMPSON That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE DP 2016124, for the installation of a 432 ft2 (40 m2) moved in
building to be used as an addition to the existing dwelling, subject to the following
conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 432 ft2 (40 m2) moved in building
to be used as an addition to the existing dwelling, on lands legally described as SW 25-
17-13 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Fringe 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 2016124 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 Schedule 4 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, 2016. Any changes to that plan shall require
the written approval of the Development Officer.
b) That the applicant must remove the addition to the manufactured home, no later than
July 31, 2019 which coincides with the deadline for removing the manufactured home.
At the time the manufactured dwelling and addition are removed, the applicant must
provide written confirmation to the County that both have been removed.
c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
d) The developer must start construction before January 24, 2018. 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 (south): 100 ft (30 m)
Side:(east and; west) 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear: (north) 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
9. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
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11. QUESTION PERIOD
Councillor E. Unruh inquired if a development permit would be required for a farm
building to be erected. The Manager of Planning and Development responded that so
long as it was an agricultural building being constructed on a parcel in the Agricultural
District and it met all the land use bylaw requirements, a development permit would not �_f�
be required. She added that, in order for the landowner to be sure, he/she should come
talk to Planning and Development staff.
12. 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 � Day of
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