HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-21 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 21, 2017
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, December 21, 2017 commencing at 10:01 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
C. Amulung, Councillor, M.P.C. Chair
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor, Vice M.P.C. Chair
H. Kallen, 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
A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
OATTENDANCE: G. Frank (DP2017077 & DP2017084)
W. Frank (DP2017077 & DP2017084)
G. Frank (DP2017077 & DP2017084)
E. Frank (DP2017077 & DP2017084)
N. Fontaine, Eastern Irrigation District (DP2017077 & DP2017084)
5 County Ratepayers
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1 December 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes
P-102/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the minutes of the December
7, 2017 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented.
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4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-103/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the agenda be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
6.1 DP 2017077 - NE 26-17-14 W4M, Installation of a 2nd Dwelling
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application. The Eastern Irrigation District has provided a letter stating their
acceptance of the applicant crossing their land and the future of the EID parcel
being used for access. The Development Clerk indicated that a formal access
agreement would be preferred.
N. Fontaine indicated that the EID plans to rehabilitate the canal and install a
pipeline within the dext few years and does not want to enter any formal
agreements at this time. N. Fontaine responded to questions from Council.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
M. Harbicht arrived at 10:11 a.m.
The applicant, G. Frank, provided further background information and expressed
concerns with costs associated with having to register an agreement twice. He
indicated that he was comfortable with the letter from the EID allowing access until
the canal rehabilitation is complete. G. Frank responded to questions from
Council.
The Manager of Planning & Development provided further information regarding
the requirement for legal and physical access. She suggested that the EID could
prepare a temporary easement until the rehabilitation is complete. The Manager
of Planning & Development responded to questions from Council. Discussion
followed.
P-104/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2017077, for the construction of a 1659 ft2 (154 m2)
dwelling, 1000 ft2 (93 m2) attached garage and 368 ft2 (34 m2) front deck, to be used as a
second dwelling on the farm site, subject to the conditions outlined below.
The Municipal Planning Commission has determined that legal access can be achieved
and acknowledges that legal and physical access is not congruent.
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This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the construction of a 1659 ft2
(154 m2) dwelling, 1000 ft2 (93 m2) attached garage and 368 ft2 (34 m2) front deck, to be
used as a second dwelling on the farm site, on lands legally described as NE 26-17-14
W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit )
application.
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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 #1892-17.
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 2017077 for the following
reasons:
1. The Municipal Planning Commission has determined that legal access can be
achieved and acknowledging that legal and physical access is not congruent.
2. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan.
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 6, 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 the new building and any other
buildings or structures.
d)
The developer must start construction before December 27, 2018. In the event that
this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit.
e)
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That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (west): 100 ft (30 m)
Rear (east): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (north and south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
f) That the applicant must install a temporary rural address sign at the road approach to
the site as soon as construction starts. The sign must display the rural address as
assigned by the County in the letter that will be mailed to the applicant after the permit
has been approved. No other address may be displayed on the site. The sign must
remain in place and in full view until it is replaced by a County of Newell issued rural
address sign.
g) That legal and physical access be finalized when the Eastern Irrigation District
completes their pipeline rehabilitation as per the letter from the Eastern Irrigation
District dated November 9, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED
6.2 DP 2017084 - NE 26-17-14 W4M, Approval of as -built dwelling
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
P-105/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2017084, for the approval of an 1672 ft2 (155 m2)
dwelling, 784 ft2 (73 m2) attached garage and 630 ft2 (59 m2) deck subject to the conditions
outlined below.
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The Municipal Planning Commission has determined that legal access can be achieved
and acknowledges that legal and physical access is not congruent.
This permit is being granted only to provide approval for the approval of a 1672 ft2
(155 m2) dwelling, 784 ft2 (73 m2) attached garage and 630 ft2 (59 m2) deck, on lands
legally described as NE 26-17-14 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 #1892-17.
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 2017084 for the following
reasons:
1. The Municipal Planning Commission has determined that legal access can be
achieved and acknowledging that legal and physical access is not congruent.
2. The proposed development complies with the Municipal Development Plan.
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 24, 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 buildings or structures.
d) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (west):
Rear (east):
Side (north and south):
e) That legal and physical access be
completes their pipeline rehabilitatio
District dated November 9, 2017.
100 ft (30 m)
100 ft (30 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
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finalized when the Eastern Irrigation District
as per the letter from the Eastern Irrigation
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
N. Fontaine, G. Frank, W. Frank, G. Frank, and E. Frank left the meeting at 10:27 a.m.
6.3 DP 2017080 - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 9110716, SW 6-19-14 W4M,
Home Occupation 2 - Zastre Masonry
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
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P-106/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE DP 2017080, for the operation of a masonry business with a variance to the
number of vehicles, subject to the following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the operation of a masonry business with a variance
to the number of vehicles, on lands legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 9110716,
SE 6-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate
permit application This temporary permit is valid for a time period of five (5) years from the
effective date (January 9, 2018), at which time it may be either renewed or revoked by the
Development Authority under the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to renew prior to its expiration on January 9, 2023.
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 #1892-17.
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 2017080 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 #1892-17.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies with
respect to the proposed development.
C-� 4. The proposed development complies with the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Conditions of Development
a) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application
and submitted November 7, 2017. Any changes to that plan shall require the written
approval of the Development Officer.
b) That there is one resident employee living in the dwelling and no more than 2 non-
resident employees involved in the operation of the business.
c) That only the following vehicles and equipment are used in the operation of the
business:
1. 2 —1-ton Trucks
2. 1 — 3/ ton Truck
3. 1 — Forklift
4. 1 — Bobcat
5. 3 —trailers
d) This permit expires on January 9, 2023.
7. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
MOTION CARRIED
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8. IN CAMERA
P-107/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that we move in camera at 10:29 a.m.
to discuss the following matters:
• Legal - FOIPP Section 27.
MOTION CARRIED
P-108/17 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at
11:05 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
9. QUESTION PERIOD
A question period was held.
10. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Signet d by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this _4L Day of
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