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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-07 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesP-70/17 County of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 7, 2017 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 7, 2017 commencing at 10:01 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: 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 L. Juss, Councillor ABSENT: B. de Jong, 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 D. Rempel, Applicant The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that Councillor Brian de Jong be excused from the meeting. 3. MINUTES 3.1. August 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes MOTION CARRIED P-71/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the minutes of the August 10, 2017 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-72/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. SUBDIVISIONS 6.1 2017-0-130 - Lots 1 & 7, Block 1, Plan 831 1559 & SWI/4 8-19-15-W4M, To correct an encroachment of an existing shop by subdividing a 2.5 acre (1.0 ha) portion of SW1/4 8-19-14 W4M and consolidating the land to the adjacent parcel, Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 831 1559. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed subdivision application. There were no questions from MPC. P-73/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE THAT the Country Residential subdivision of Lots 1 & 7, Block 1, Plan 831 1559 & SW1/4 8-19-15-W4M (Certificate of Title No. 861 179 845A, 861 179 845D, 131 301 278+16), to correct an encroachment of an existing shop by subdividing a 2.5 acre (1.0 ha) portion of SW1/4 8-19-15 W4M and consolidating the land to the adjacent parcel, Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 831 1559 BE APPROVED subject to the following: RESERVE: The 10% reserve requirement, pursuant to Sections 666 and 667 of the Municipal Government Act, be provided as money in place of land on the 2.5 acres at the market value of $4000.00 per acre with the actual acreage and amount to be paid to the County of Newell for Municipal Reserve Purposes, being determined at the final stage. 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 SW1/4 8-19-15-W4M be consolidated with the adjacent parcel legally known as Lot 1 & 7, Block 1, Plan 831 1559 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. MOTION CARRIED 7. DEVELOPMENT REPORT There were no questions. The report was accepted as information. Ira 8. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 8.1. DP 2017053 - SE 5-20-14 W4M, Construction of an accessory building with a variance to setback The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. D. Rempel indicated that since the property is quite narrow, placing the shop in the middle of the yard would make it difficult for a vehicle to access the building. He added that he felt the shop would look better set within the trees and tucked behind the house than in the middle of the lot. P-74/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2017053, for the construction of a 900 ft' (84 m2) accessory building (shop) with a variance to the setback, subject to the conditions outlined below. This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 900 ft2 (84 m2) accessory building (shop) with a variance to the setback, on lands legally described as SE 5-20-14 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 2017053 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 July 28, 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 proposed accessory building is not used for living purposes d) That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between any other buildings or structures. e) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 118 ft (36 m) minimum as specified by Alberta Transportation Side (north): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Side (south): 15 ft (4.6 m), varied from 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED 8.2. DP 2017054 - SE 5-20-14 W4M, As -built approval of a dwelling with variance to setback The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed application. There were no questions from MPC. P-75/17 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS That the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2017054, for the approval of an as -built 1474 ft2 (137 m2) dwelling, 676 ft2 (63 m2) attached garage and 640 ft2 (59 m2) deck, subject to the conditions outlined below. This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the approval of an as -built 1474 ft2 (137 m2) dwelling, 676 ft2 (63 m2) attached garage and 640 ft2 (59 m2) deck, on lands legally described as SE 5-20-14 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 2017054 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 July 28, 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 there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between any other buildings or structures. d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development: Front (east): 118 ft (36 m) as specified by Alberta Transportation Side (north): 25 ft (7.6 m) Rear (west): 25 ft (7.6 m) Side (south): 3.6 ft (1.07 m), varied from 25 ft (7.6 m) MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING D._Rempel left at 10:12 a.m. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. 11. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 12.1. Application LA17048 - Hutterian Brethren of Spring View 12.2. Application LAI 7049 - Springside Colony Farming Co. Ltd. These items were accepted as information. 13. QUESTION PERIOD 14. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m. Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this41 Day of 4 bt 12017.