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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-26 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesC� County of Newell MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 26, 2017 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 26, 2017 commencing at 1:01 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1. CALL TO ORDER ELECTION OF M. Douglass, Reeve C. Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair H. Kallen, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair W. Hammergren, Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor %, 14 K. Christman, Councillor �, E. Unruh, Councillorj��jj�,� B. de Jong, Councillor L. Juss, Councillor K. Stephenson, CAO L. Johnson, Director of D. Horvath, CountZVI,A. Nielsen, Execu# to order at 1:01 p.m. for nominations for the M.P. C. Chair. ►h ndoed Councillor C. Amulung. fficer called a second and third time for nominations for M. P. C. nominations were received. Officer declared Councillor Clarence Amulung M.P.C. Chair. Amulung assumed the chair and called for nominations for M. P.C. Vice T. Fyfe nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen. C. Amulung called a second and third time for nominations for M.P. C. Vice Chair. No further nominations were received. C. Amulung declared Councillor A. M. Philipsen M. P. C. Vice Chair. 1� Municipal Planning Commission October 26, 2017 3. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were present. 4. MINUTES 4.1 October 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes P-87/17 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS that the minutes of the October 5, 2017 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED S. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Chairman called for post agenda items. 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-88/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 7. POST AGENDA ITEMS There were no post agenda items. ll 8. IN CAMERA There were no in camera items. 9. INFORMATION ITEMS 9.1 Wheatland County Bylaw 2017-54 - Natural Resource Extractions Councillor B. de Jong asked if solar and wind power qualify as a natural resource extraction. The County Planner responded that some municipalities have put in an alternative energy zoning. The County Planner provided further information regarding the public notification process for natural resource extractions, indicating that if the site is determined to be suitable for that type of development, it becomes a permitted use. 9.2 Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Hearing Development Application #2017056 The County Planner indicated that the appeal for the Cassils SolarKrafte project is scheduled for November 2, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the County Office. All interested parties who appeared at the October 5, 2017 MPC meeting have been notified. The County Planner explained the SDAB appeal hearing process, noting that the SDAB decision will supercede the MPC decision. Page 2 of 3 Municipal Planning Commission October 26, 2017 Councillor W. Hammergren inquired about the basis for the appeal. The County Planner explained that anyone who feels that they have been affected by the MPC decision may submit a letter of objection. Councillor C. Amulung indicated that he would attend the SDAB hearing. The County Planner commented that he may be asked questions. Councillor K. Christman asked about the role of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regarding this application. The County Planner explained that the AUC will have final approval over the County's local decision makers. She indicated that there may be some question of jurisdiction in that the County of Newell cannot place conditions outside of their jurisdiction. Councillor C. Amulung commented that it may be advantageous for the SDAB to hear the reasons why the County of Newell was in favour of the development. The County Planner agreed. Discussion followed, and it was determined that MPC members would submit reasons why the MPC was in favor of the development for Councillor C. Amulung to present during the SDAB hearing. 10. QUESTION PERIOD A question period was held. 11. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. C� Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this q Day of 0 ©,l C" R c—,iZ , 2017. Chairman zaaa= ��' E Director of ltorpo4te Services Page 3 of 3 U