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County of Newell No. 4
'^ Minutes of Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
January 14, 1999
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No.4
was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 14, 1999
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
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Members Present Chairman C. Baksa
Councillors M. Loewen
E. Stobbs
Representative B. Bergen
Planner G. Shaw
Assistant Administrator A. Martens
Recording Secretary P. Hoffman
l . Excused from Meetins?
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the December 29, 1998 meeting were presented to the Commission.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the agenda be adopted as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
12-1 Street Signs for Subdivisions
This item was not lifted from the table.
13-1 Lake Newell Estate Peninsula Development
This item will be discussed during an MPC Planning Day.
14 Land Use Bylaw Enforcement
The Planner presented a report on the Enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw to the
Commission.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Land Use Bylaw be enforced with regard to an
unauthorized development in the SE of 30-18-14-W4 and that the owner be directed
to remove the commercial component of the building so that the use supports the
agricultural use of the property. Carried.
The Planner sent a letter to the owner of property located in the SE oft-19-14-W4 and
will report back to the Commission when he has received a response.
Moved by B. Bergen that the owner of Block 2, Plan 9610862 (NW 26-18-14-W4) be
directed to apply for a development permit for the mobile home on the above-noted
property and that he apply to amend the zoning of this property to accommodate the
current use. Carried.
The Planner was directed to talk to the owner of the property located at Lot 1, Block
1, Plan 8210607 (NE 24-17-14-W4) to determine the owner's plans for this property.
11-2 Truck & Trailer Wash Facilities
The Planner presented options that would allow for Truck & Trailer Wash Facilities
in the Agricultural District to the Commission. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the
Planner further develop the creation of an Agricultural Industrial District. Carried.
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11-3 CPAA/AACIP Conference -April 15-17, 1999 Red Deer
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Councillors Baksa, Loewen and Stobbs, as well as the Planner, G. Shaw will be
attending the CPAA/AACIP Conference in Red Deer, April 15 - 17, 1999.
I 1-5 Planning & Development Fees
The Planner presented a review of Planning and Development Fees to the
Commission.
Member B. Bergen excused himself from the meeting at 11:56 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recommend to Council approval of the proposed
planning and development fees as presented. Carried.
Member B. Bergen returned to the meeting at 11:58 a.m.
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6. Development Permits
There were no Development Permit Applications.
7, Home Occupation Permits
1. Permit #91 -Plan 9010982, Block 1, Lot 7 (SW 9-19-1.4-W4)
Beth Toly -Book-keeping Service -Division 10
Moved by B. Bergen that we approve Home Occupation Permit #91 fora Book-
keeping Service to be located at Plan 9010982, Block 1, Lot 7 with the following
conditions:
1. That this use is classified as a home occupation being a discretionary use within
the CR -Country Residential District.
2. That this use shall comply with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes,
regulations, codes and standards.
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~~ 3. That this use shall not affect the residential use of the ro ert or ad'a
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properties and area.
4. That the total number of off-site employees, not including the occupants of the
residence, involved with the said occupation shall not exceed two.
5. That there shall be no outside storage of goods or materials, except as noted in
these conditions.
6. .That there shall be no noise, vibration, smoke, dust or odours created from this
home occupation which may affect adjacent land owners or development.
7. That this home occupation permit shall be valid for a time period until January
14, 2001. Renewal of this permit shall be subject to the applicant's performance
during that time period. The applicant shall be responsible for re-applying one
month before the expiry period.
8. That this home occupation is granted for anoffice/telephone service fora book-
keeping service to be operated by the applicant at Plan 9010982, Block 1, Lot 7.
Any other type of home occupation shall require a separate application and
approval.
Carried.
Lunch
The Commission recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Business from Minutes (cont'd)
6-2 Cash-in-Lieu of Municipal Reserve
The Assistant Administrator presented information on Cash-in-Lieu of Municipal
Reserve to the Commission.
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8. Subdivisions
1. 99 NL O1 -County of Newell -Consolidation of Titles
C.P.R. Right-of--Way -Rosemary -Gem Spur
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recommend to Council approval of this
subdivision subject to the subject properties being consolidated with adjacent parcels,
excepting the lands the County is retaining; subject to the Cash-in-Lieu of Municipal
Reserve being waived in those quarter sections where previous subdivisions have
occurred; and subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern
Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements.
Carried.
9. Development Report
The Development Report for December 18`h, 1998 to January 5"', 1999 was presented
to the Commission. Moved by B. Bergen that we approve this report. Carried.
10. Correspondence
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RE: Subdivision Applications 98 SUB 09 & l0
The Planner's response to the Town of Brooks Subdivision Applications 98 SUB 09
& 10 was presented to the Commission as information.
11. Other Business
There were no items of Other Business.
12. Post Agenda Items
1. 99 NL 02 - NE 22-21-18-W4 -Division 6
Godwin. Brian - A~?ricultural Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recommend to Council approval of this
subdivision subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the County of
Newell for the installation of any required accesses for the proposed and remnant
parcels and subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation
District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. Carried.
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2. Finding Agreement on Difficult Issues
Information on a Finding Agreement on Difficult Issues seminar was presented to the
Commission as information.
3. Land Use Pre-Plannine
A Municipal Planning Commission Planning Day was scheduled for February 18,
1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
13. Question Period/Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
14. Ad'ourn
Moved by E. Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 2:12 p.m. Carried.
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