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County of Newell
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 23, 2017
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 23, 2017 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
B. de Jong, Councillor
G. Simpson, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair
C. Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair
K. Christman, Councillor
T. Fyfe, Councillor
W. Hammergren, Councillor
E. Unruh, Councillor
ABSENT: A.M. Philipsen, 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
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: D. Eaton, Elemental Energy Inc.
G. Miller, Elemental Energy Inc.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that Councillors Anne Marie
Philipsen and Lionel Juss be excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
3.1 February 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the minutes of the February 9, 2017
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items. J
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-14/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) DP 2017001 - Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 1610813, SE 13-16-14 W4M, Move in dwelling
on basement, construction of additions
The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the
proposed application.
The Manager of Planning & Development noted that a security deposit in the amount of
$2500 needs to be added to the conditions of approval.
Councillor K. Christman asked why the amount requested for the security deposit for this
permit was different than the lower amount granted at the last MPC meeting. The
Manager of Planning & Development replied that the security recommendation for this
application is the minimum amount under the Land Use Bylaw. The reduced security
amount approved during the last meeting was because the applicant requested a
reduction.
P-15/14 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2017001, for the installation of a 858 ft2 (80 m2) moved
in dwelling, with a 546 ft2 (51 m2) addition and 504 ft2 (47 m2) covered deck, subject to
the conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the installation of 858 ft2 (80 m2)
moved in dwelling, with a 546 ft2 (51 m2) addition and 504 ft2 (47 m2) covered deck, on
lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 1610813, SE 13-16-14 W4M. Any
additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the 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 2017001 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.
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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 January 10, 2017. 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 any dwelling/structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any right
of way or easement on the parcel.
d) That any dwelling/structure is located a minimum distance of 100 m (328 ft) from any
gas or oil well site, operating or abandoned, on or adjacent to the property.
e) The developer must start construction before February 28, 2018. In the event that this
date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit.
f) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (east): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (southwest): 25 ft (7.6 m)
g) That the developer provide a security deposit, in the amount of $2500.00 to ensure the
following conditions of development are met:
i. once installed, the structure must pass inspection by the County building inspector
Once the development has met the conditions of the security deposit to the satisfaction of the
County, the deposit will be refunded.
h) That the applicant install a temporary sign at their approach at the time of construction
displaying their rural address. This sign must remain until it is replaced by a County of
Newell issued sign.
MOTION CARRIED
b) DP 2017003 - Parcel A, Plan 4089FF, SE 2-17-13 W4M, Approval for existing
shipping containers
The Manager of Planning & Development provided background on the proposed
application.
There were no questions.
P-16117 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GORDON SIMPSON That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2017003, for 3 existing 320 ft2 (30 m2)
shipping containers on the site, subject to the conditions outlined below.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for 3 existing 320 ft2 (30 m2)
shipping containers on lands legally described as SE 2-17-13 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the 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
That the Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2017003 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 January 23, 2017. 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 the shipping containers are not stacked more than two containers high.
d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (south): 148 ft (45 m); as specified by Alberta Transportation
Side (west): 6 ft (1.8 m); variance from 25 ft (7.6 m)
MOTION CARRIED
c) DP 2017004 - Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 7811389, Hamlet of Scandia, Installation of a
manufactured home 2
The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the
proposed application.
There were no questions.
P-17117 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2017004 for the installation of a 1216 ft2
(113 m2) manufactured home 2 and 552 ft2 (51 m2) deck with a variance to the front yard
setback, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1216 ft2 (113 m2) manufactured
home 2 and 552 ft2 (51 m2) deck with a variance to the front yard setback, on lands
legally described as Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 7811389, NE 19-15-15 W4M. 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 2017004 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 January 24, 2017. 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 developer provide a security deposit, in the amount of $5000.00 to ensure
the following conditions of development are met:
i. proper installation of the building on a foundation or piles; skirting installed; no
damage to curbs or County road
ii. once installed, the structure must pass inspection by the County building
inspector, prior to refunding the security
Once the development has met the conditions of the security deposit to the
satisfaction of the County, the deposit may be refunded.
d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development
Front (northwest): 15 ft (4.6 m); variance from 20 ft (6 m)
Side (northeast & southwest): 5 ft (1.5 m)
Rear (southeast): 20 ft (6.1 m)
e) That the developer must start construction before March 14, 2018. 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.
MOTION CARRIED
d) DP 2017005 - SW 3-19-14 W4M, Construction of a solar array facility
The Manager of Planning & Development provided background information on the
proposed application.
D. Eaton indicated to MPC that his organization is looking forward to this project and
from discussions with the residents, it appears that the project will be well received.
Councillor B. de Jong inquired about the location of buildings on the site and how
drainage will be handled. D. Eaton responded that the company is talking with the
Eastern Irrigation District to ensure that drainage and their canal is managed
properly. He added that the controller building will be located on the west side of the
approach road and any temporary buildings used during the construction phase will
be located in the northwest section of the parcel.
Councillor W. Hammergren inquired if the conversion of power from DC to A C will
be done on site. D. Eaton confirmed that all power conversions will be completed on
the site.
Councillor T. Fyfe inquired about the economic impact regarding local employment.
G. Miller responded that at the peak of construction up to 200 people will be
employed by the project. He added that contractors will be encouraged to employ as
many people as possible from the local area.
Councillor T. Fyfe also asked about the construction timetable and fencing for the
project. G. Miller indicated that construction will occur over 6-8 months. D. Eaton
said that the fence will most likely be chain link with some kind of screening insert.
There was further discussion, including comments that the project will provide power
for 3000 - 5000 homes and that the company is looking into other projects in the
province.
P-18/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2017005 for the construction of a solar
array facility, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a solar
array facility, on lands legally described as Block 2, Plan 9710449 and a portion of
SW 3-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a
separate permit application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Rural Industrial 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.
d) It is the responsibility of the developer to obtain all permits from an accredited
inspection agency.
Reasons for Approval
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved DP 2017005 for the following
reasons:
1. The proposed development complies with both the Municipal Development Plan
and the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
2. The Development Authority is satisfied that the proposed development is suitable
for the purpose for which it is intended under the Rural Industrial 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 February 1, 2017. Any changes to that plan shall require
the written approval of the Development Officer.
b) That no building or structure involved with the solar array facility is used for living
purposes.
c) This permit applies to the following development on the site:
1. a combination of arrays in 2x6 and 2x3 table configurations. The 2x6 tables
are 2 panels high (2m high per panel) by 6 panels wide (1 m wide per panel).
The majority will be 2x6 arrays, with the smaller 2x3 arrays sited in areas
where 2x6 tables cannot fit. The total area taken up by each array is
approximately 22m2 for the 2x6 arrays and 11 m2 for the 2x3 arrays. There are
approximately 4200 2x6 tables and 160 2x3 tables in the current design.
2. Each Inverter/Transformer Platform to cover a 22 m2 (240sq-ft) area, with 9
platforms totalling 201 m2 (2,170 sq-ft).
d) The following structures will be included on the site:
• (1) 20' x 60' for main office
• (2) 10' x 40' trade offices
• (1) 8' x 16' portable bathroom building
• (1) 8' x 16' portable first aid building
e) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to all sides of the site
controller building. Furthermore, the developer must provide an Emergency Response
Plan, to the satisfaction of the County Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator, prior
to starting up operations.
f) That the engineered Stormwater Management Plan is submitted to the County of
Newell prior to operations commencing and that any required approvals under AEP
be obtained and filed with the County.
g) That a Vegetation Plan be established and submitted to the County of Newell
Agricultural Services.
h) That the setbacks on the site are retained as per the attached site plan.
i) The developer must start construction before March 14, 2018 and be completed by
March 14, 2019. In the event that these dates cannot be met, the developer may be
required to apply for a new permit.
MOTION CARRIED
7. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
8. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
9. QUESTION PERIOD
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10. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this L- Day of
Iz1 2017.
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Director of CorpoYate Services