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COUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 21, 2018
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 21, 2018 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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
D. Horvath, County Planner, ORRSC
S. Simpson, Development Clerk
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning & Development
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ATTENDANCE:
1. CALL TO ORDER
S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1. June 7, 2018 Meeting Minutes
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that the minutes of the June 7, 2018
Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as amended.
Under 7.3 Operation of an Animal Attraction, add that staff is to notify applicants that they
are to keep track of both visitors and vehicles that come to the attraction.
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MOTION CARRIED
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4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-49/18 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. EDUCATION ITEM
6.1. The Mystery of Land Titles
The County Planner delivered a presentation on the Mysteries of Land Titles.
MPC enquired on the requirements to become an Alberta Land Surveyor. Staff explained
the process and indicated that most Alberta Land Surveyors hold either an engineering or
survey degree.
MPC asked for an explanation on the statement "When the County of Newell was an open
area". Staff explained that prior to the early 1970's, when municipalities were required to
join a planning commission, the province was responsible for registering surveys and
subdivisions.
MPC enquired about how the property line between private land and a body of water is
determined. Staff explained that the province owns the bed and shore, which can change.
MPC enquired about the ownership of road allowances. Staff indicated that while a
municipality manages roads and road allowances, the province is the owner.
7. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
8. IN CAMERA
There were no in camera items.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
9.1. LA18031 Springview Complete
This was accepted as information
9.1.1. Discussion on Cannabis
Staff requested direction from MPC as to what regulations concerning the sale and
consumption of cannabis they would like to have. A discussion followed. Staff indicated
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that an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw will be prepared for discussion at a future
Council meeting.
MPC requested that staff investigate what is required to have an Airbnb. Staff indicated
that the Land Use Bylaw includes a section for the operation of a tourist home. Staff
commented that a permit may be required if the dwelling is empty and being rented out on
a short-term basis. There was further discussion.
Staff indicated that if there was enough activity, a change in the Land Use Bylaw may be
warranted.
10. QUESTION PERIOD
11. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded the meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this S- day of
2018.
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Director of Cor or a Services
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