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COUNTY OF NEWELL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 6, 2018
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 6, 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
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development
S. Simpson, Development Clerk
P. Elliott, Administrative Assistant, Planning & Development
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: R. Baynham, Applicant DP2018063
P. Pinset, Applicant DP2018063
D. Kube, Applicant DP2018067
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
3. MINUTES
3.1. August 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that the Council Meeting minutes be
adopted as amended.
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Under 8.1 DP 2018051 (A) Approval for existing horse shelter, change horse shelter to
as -built to match the description in the Motion to Approve.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-73/18 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT
This item was accepted as information.
7. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.1 DP 2018035 - NW-36-15-15 W4M, Installation of ground mount solar arrays with
variance to height
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
There were no questions.
P-74/18 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2018035, for the installation of two 37.4
kW solar system measuring 1080 ft2 (100 m2) each, and two 42.1 kW solar system
measuring 1215 ft2 (113 m2) with a variance to the height, on lands legally described as
NW 36-15-15 W4M. This development approval is subject to the conditions outlined
below.
DP 2018035 is Approved 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 1892-17.
3. No objections have been received from adjacent landowners or referral agencies
with respect to the proposed development.
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Conditions of Development Approval:
a)
This approval is effective as of September 27, 2018 (21-day appeal period) The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted July 11, 2018. It must be built according to the description
provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the
Development Authority.
b)
This approval is only for the installation of two 37.4 kW solar system measuring
1080 ft2 (100 m2) each, and two 42.1 kW solar system measuring 1215 ft2 (113 m2)
with a variance to the height. Any additional development shall require prior
approval of a separate permit application. a
1018.
c)
This approval is effective on Septembers The approved development must
be located as shown on the site plan and must be built according to the description
provided with this approval. Any changes to that plan or description shall require the
written approval of the Development Authority.
d)
That the development is installed 328 ft (100 m) from the specified body of water as
per Alberta Environment's recommendation.
e)
That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
f)
There are no operating well sites within 100 m (328 ft) of the proposed development
site.
g)
That the height of the solar array structures does not exceed 13.5 ft (4.1 m), a
variance of 5.5 ft (1.7 m) from 8 ft (2.4 m)
h)
That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this development:
Front (north): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (west): 100 ft (30 m)
Side (south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m)
i)
That there is a 10 ft (3 m) separation distance between any other buildings or
structures on the parcel.
j)
The developer must start construction before September 27, 2019. In the event that
this date cannot be met, the developer may be required to apply for a new permit.
The proposed development must comply with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Agriculture 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.
MOTION CARRIED
7.2 DP 2018063 - Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 0810265, SW 1-19-14 W4M, Installation of a
Manufactured Home 2 with addition and deck
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed permit
application.
MPC was concerned with the application being approved when the applicant is
C1 not sure what kind of septic system will be installed. Staff explained that when
they meet with an applicant, the applicant is informed of the requirements for a
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septic system. The applicant is required to investigate the options. With the
assistance of the County's inspection agency, staff is confident that the applicant
will install the system that is most appropriate for the parcel. 0
P-75/18 MOVED BY REEVE MOLLY DOUGLASS That the Municipal Planning Commission
APPROVE Development Permit 2018063, for the installation of a 1040 ft2 (96.6 m2) 1989
manufactured dwelling 2, 110 ft2 (10 m2) addition and 200 ft' (18.6 m2) deck, on lands
legally described as Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 0810255, SW 1-19-14 W4M. This development
approval is subject to the conditions outlined below.
DP 2018063 is Approved 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 Acreage Residential District (Schedule
2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified in the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw 1892-17.
Conditions of Development Approval:
k) This approval is effective as of September 27, 2018 (21-day appeal period) The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the
application and submitted July 11, 2018. It must be built according to the description
provided with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the
Development Authority.
1) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
m) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
n) That the applicant submit the $5000 security deposit which will be refunded when
the development permit conditions are satisfied and the construction permits are
approved and closed.
o) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (west): 50 ft (15.2 m)
Side (north & south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (east): 25 ft (7.6 m)
p) That the developer must start construction before September 27, 2019. In the event
that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be
required to apply for a new permit.
q) 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.
The proposed development must comply with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential 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.
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c) All Alberta Building Codes and Safety Codes, where applicable.
MOTION CARRIED
7.3 DP 2018067 - Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 0810255, SW 1-19-14 W4M, Installation of
a moved in dwelling, attached garage and two decks
The Development Clerk provided background information on the proposed
permit application.
There were no questions.
P-76/18 MOVED BYCOUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN That the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit 2018067 for the installation of a 1568 ft2
(146 m2) moved in dwelling with attached 784 ft2 (73 m2) attached garage, 64 ft2 (6 m2)
deck and 168 ft2 (16 m2) deck, on lands legally described as Lot 6, Block 3, Plan
0810255, SW 1-19-14 W4M. This development approval is subject to the conditions
outlined below.
DP 2018067 is Approved 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 Acreage Residential District (Schedule
2) and Standards of Development (Schedule 4) as specified 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.
Conditions of Development Approval:
a) This approval is effective as of September 27, 2018 (21 day appeal period) The
development must be located as shown on the site plan approved with the application
and submitted July 27, 2018. It must be built according to the description provided
with this approval. Any changes shall require the written approval of the Development
Authority.
b) Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
c) That the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation
without first obtaining the required permits.
d) That the applicant submit the $5000 security deposit which will be refunded when the
development permit conditions are satisfied and the construction permits are
approved and closed.
e) That the following setbacks are maintained for this development:
Front (north-east): 50 ft (15.2 m)
Side (east and west): 25 ft (7.6 m)
Rear (south): 25 ft (7.6 m)
f) That the developer must start construction before September 27, 2019. In the event
that this date cannot be met, the developer must apply for an extension and may be
required to apply for a new permit.
\� g) 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
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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.
The proposed development must comply with:
a) The provisions pertaining to the Acreage Residential 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.
MOTION CARRIED
8. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items.
9. INFORMATION ITEM
9.1 LA18049 Lathom Farming Ltd. - Decision Notice
This item was accepted as information.
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 10:12 a.m.
Signed by the Chairman and Director of Corporate Services this Day of
2 %ice1t,::{ A J -,�,eP: , 2018.
airman
Director of'CorpKat4 Services
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