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Home My WebLink About2017-05-11 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 11, 2017 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 11, 2017 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: 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 K. Christman, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor W. Hammergren, Councillor E. Unruh, 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 OTHERSIN ATTENDANCE: 1. CALL TO ORDER S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin D. Martin, Applicant G. Millen, Elemental Energy D. Eaton, Elemental Energy N. Paggett, Park Enterprises D. Imesch, Park Enterprises The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 3. MINUTES 3.1 April 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes P -1/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the April 20, 2017 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. Can MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P41/17 MOVED BYCOUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT 6.1. Permitted Use Report April 1 - 30, 2017 MPC accepted the Development Report as information. 7. SUBDIVISIONS 7.1.2017-0-051 - Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 141 3302, SE1/4 23-18-15-W4M, A boundary adjustment to enlarge an existing 3.48 acre (1.4 ha) parcel by subdividing an additional 3.29 acre (1.33 ha) portion from the quarter section which is to be consolidated with existing title to create a new title of approximately 6.77 acres (2.7 ha). The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision application. Councillor B. De Jong inquired about access to the other parcel in the quarter. The Applicant indicated that there is an existing approach through the well site as well as a gate in the back. P-42/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE THAT the Agricultural / Commercial subdivision of S1/2 23-18-15-W4M (Certificate of Title No. 141 331 117 +1, 151 108 383) to adjust the boundary by enlarging an existing 3.48 acre (1.4 ha) parcel by subdividing an additional 3.29 acres (1.33 ha) portion from the quarter section BE APPROVED subject to the following_ CONDITIONS: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. That the subdivided portion of the S1/2 23-18-15 W4M be consolidated with the adjacent parcel legally known as Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 141 3302 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING D. Martin left at 10:06 a.m. 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 8.1 DP 2017028 - NW 3-19-14 W4M, Installation of moved in buildings to establish lay - down yard for Solar Farm The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit application. Councillor C. Amulung inquired about Land Use Bylaw rules for shipping containers. The Development Clerk explained that the Land Use Bylaw allows shipping containers to be stacked two (2) high, but that there is no limit on the number of shipping containers allowed on the parcel. P-43/17 MOTIONED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE DP 2017028, for the installation of 6 moved -in buildings and 14 shipping containers to establish the lay -down yard for the solar farm installation which is to be constructed on the parcel to the south, subject to the following conditions: This permit is being granted only for the installation of 6 moved -in buildings and 14 shipping containers to establish the lay -down yard for the solar farm installation which is to be constructed on the parcel to the south, on lands legally described as NW 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 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 2017028 for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development complies with 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 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 April 17, 2017. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. b) That the developer submit a $2500.00 security deposit, as the minimum required amount under Schedule 4 Section 18.15 or Schedule 4 Section 22.4 of the County Land Use Bylaw #1755-12, to ensure the proper installation of the building. Once the �v` development has passed inspection by the County Safety Codes Officer (SCO), the security deposit will be refunded. c) That any structure is located a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from any right of way or easement on the parcel. d) That the proposed buildings are not used for living purposes. e) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between all buildings or structures, except the shipping containers which do not require a separation distance between each container. The containers must only be stacked two high. f) The developer must start construction before May 30, 2018. In the event that this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit. g) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (north & east): 100 ft (30 m) Side: (west) 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear: (south) 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED 9. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 10. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 11. QUESTION PERIOD >, 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 &!!S Day of C irman Director of Corp&aW Services