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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
r- August Ol, 2000
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting ofthe County ofNewell No.4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Chairman C. Baksa
Councillors R. Steinbach
M. Douglass
Representatives B. M`Kellar
J. Doerksen
Planner G. Shaw
Recording Secretary P. Hoffman
l . Excused from Meeting
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the June 27, 2000 meeting were presented to the Commission. Moved by
Councillor Steinbach that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of A eg nda
Moved by Councillor Douglass that the agenda be adopted as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
12-3 Abandoned Rail Rights-of--Way -Storage of Railway Equipment
The Planner gave a verbal update of this item.
14 Business Licences and Permitting
There was no new information on this item.
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8-1 00 NL 020 - Pt. SE 25-16-13-W4 -Division 2
Gretter, George & Darlene -Farmstead Separation
Moved by J. Doerksen that we recommend to Council approval of Subdivision Application
00 NL 020 for a farmstead separation in Pt. SE 25-16-13-W4 subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County ofNewell for the installation
of an access to the area between the drainage channel and the Tilley Canal.
2. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the southerly boundary
of the proposed and remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate
that is consistent with County Policy at that time.
3. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect
to the conveyance of water as well as easements.
4. AI I of I and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward,
as required, when the subdivision plan is registered at Land Titles Office.
5. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed parcel.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Mr. Gretter be encouraged to consolidate the existing
parcels by plan so that both parcels are under one title. Carried.
6. Home Occupation Permits
There were no Home Occupation Permit applications.
7. Subdivisions
00 NL 023 - Pt. SW 16-21-18-W4 -Division 6
MacLean, Rod & Debora -Agricultural Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we recommend to Council approval of Subdivision
Permit 00 NL 023 for an agricultural subdivision within Pt. SW 16-21-18-W4, waiving
Section 50.3 of Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 pertaining to the minimum lot area required for
agricultural use and subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County ofNewell for the installation
of any required accesses for the proposed and remnant parcels.
2. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the westerly boundary
of the proposed parcel for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is
consistent with County Policy at that time.
3. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu in an amount to
be determined when a plan of subdivision is returned for endorsement. The applicant
will need to submit the required amount to the County prior to endorsement. If the
applicant and County cannot agree on the required amount, the applicant may provide
their own appraisal prior to endorsement.
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4. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect
to the conveyance of water as well as easements.
_- 5. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed parcel.
Carried.
2. 00 NL 023 - Pt. SW 16-21-18-W4 -Division 6
MacLean, Rod & Debora -Farmstead Separation
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we recommend to Council approval of Subdivision
Permit 00 N L 023 for a farmstead separation in Pt. SW 16-21- l 8-W4 subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newel I for the installation
of any required accesses for the remnant parcel.
2. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the southerly boundary
of the proposed and remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate
that is consistent with County Policy at that time.
3. The registration of a deferred municipal reserve caveat against the remnant parcel.
4. The applicant consolidating the remainder ofthe SW 16-21-18-W4 located to the east
of the subject parcel with the SE 16-21-18-W4 by plan.
5. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect
to the conveyance of water as well as easements.
6. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed parcel.
Carried.
7. Development Permits
Permit # 1943 -Plan 1289 HN, Block 1 -Division 10
[PEC Ltd. -Amend Existing Permit
Steve Shekk, of Cypress Pipelines, a Division of IPEC Ltd. was in attendance to present
information on a requested amendment to an existing permit. Moved by J. Doerksen that, to
allow the existing building to remain as a permanent structure subject to the provisions of
Land Use Bylaw #1004-90, we amend Development Permit #1943 as follows:
1. Condition # 1 be amended to read: "That this use be classified as a "Moved-in Building"
being a discretionary use within the FIWYC -Highway Commercial District. That the
development approval granted by the decision of the Municipal Planning Commission
on April27, 1999, is amended by eliminating the free year requirement provided as part
of the conditions of approval for the original application. Further, that the conditions
contained in this approval supersede those in the April 27, 1999, decision."
2. Anew Condition # 9 be added to read: "That the developer shall provide a copy of the
bzilding permit issued by an authorized inspection agency for the Cozrnty of Newell
prior to September 1, 2000."
3. The appropriate conditions be renumbered as necessary.
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n~ 4. Condition # 19 be amended to read: "That the developer shall provide to the
~'~ Development Officer a landscape plan detailing the landscape treatment of the area
around the building. The landscape plan shall lake into consideration other areas of
the property to be implemented should water services be extended to this part of the
Cocrnty. The landscaping shall be warranted by the developer for a period of one year
after planting and be the responsibility of the land owner to maintain."
5. Condition # 21 be amended to read: "That the developer shall enter into an agreement
with the County to provide for the landscaping, asphalting of parking and driveway
areas, screening of the property and the upgrading or removal of the existing quonset
huts. This agreement may be registered on title as a caveat."
6. Anew Condition # 22 be added which reads: "That any new development of the subject
property shall be limited to those uses identified in Sections 53.1 and 53.2 of Land Use
Bylaw #1004-90. Any non-conforming use shall be phased out within two years of the
Municipal Planning Commission 's decision. This requirement will be included as part
of the agreement outlined in Condition #22 of this development approval."
Carried.
2. Permit #2122 -Plan 001 1930, Block 4 -Division 5
Westrid~e Acres Ltd. -Addition to Mobile Home Park
Terry and Marnie Troidl were in attendance to present information on this application.
Moved by J. Doerksen that we grant approval to Development Application #2122 to construct
an additional twelve (12) sites to the mobile home park within Plan 0011930, Block 4 subject
to the following conditions:
1. That this use be classified as a "Mobile Home Park" being the prescribed use within the
MHP -Mobile Home Park District. This permit is granted subject to the applicant
registering the subdivision plan with Land Titles Office before construction commences
on the subject property for the addition to the existing mobile home park.
2. That this use shall comply with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes,
regulations, codes and standards.
3. That this use shall comply with Section 61 of Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 pertaining to
the Mobile Home Park District except as otherwise varied by the Municipal Planning
Commission.
4. That this development shall contain a maximum of twelve (12) mobile home sites
within Plan 001 1930, Block 4. The Development Officer may grant approval for single-
wide mobile units and other uses listed as permitted under the MHP -Mobile Home
Park District. All discretionary uses must be approved by the Municipal Planning
Commission.
5. That the proposed development shall be located as shown on the site plan submitted
July 21, 2000. Any changes to that plan will require the approval of the Municipal
Planning Commission or designate.
6. That the Municipal Planning Commission waives the requirements under Section 61.4
of Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 and allows smaller mobile home sites than that required
under this section. No mobile home site shall be smaller than 985 mz. If the soil's
capability to handle effluent is not satisfactory in the future, the developer shall be
responsible for installing pump-out tanks for each unit at their own cost.
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7. The developer shall ensure that each mobile home pad site satisfies the following
requirements:
,- (1) Mobile Homes
Each mobile home pad site shall be provided with a pad upon which a mobile home
may by suitably installed, and each mobile home shall be located:
(a) a minimum of 6 metres from any adjacent mobile home pad;
(b) a minimum of 3 metres from any park boundary;
(c) a minimum of 3 metres from any park streets.
Each mobile home shall provide a vertical clearance of at least 600 mm (24 in)
between the top of the finished grade under the home and the bottom of the floor
joists. This may be varied in homes that incorporate a lowered section (e.g. sunken
living room) or where the home is installed on a sloping site, the vertical clearance
between he top of the finished grade and the bottom of the joists of the lowest
section shall be at least 300 mm (12 in). The maximum vertical clearance distance
permitted for each mobile home shall be 800 mm (36 in).
(2) Accessory Buildings
Accessory Buildings and attached structures shall be located a minimum of 3
metres from any accessory building, attached structure or mobile home on an
adjacent mobile home space.
8. That the developer shall ensure that the following requirements are satisfied by the
development of a mobile home park within Plan 0011930, Block 2:
1. All internal streets shall Beall-weather constructionand be a minimum of 12 metres
in width.
2. Each mobile home shall be fixed to a permanent foundation or blocked and
anchored on the site, and shall be skirted and the hitch removed or skirted.
3. On each mobile home lot or mobile home space, a minimum useable open area of
at least 42 square metres with a minimum mean dimension of 3.6 metres shall be
provided adjacent to the main entrance of the mobile home, and such space shall be
maintained free of parking, accessory buildings or attached structures.
4. A minimum of 10 percent of the total area of a mobile home park shall be provided
in a suitable location for the recreational use and enjoyment of the park occupants.
5. All areas of a mobile home park not developed or occupied by park roads,
walkways, driveways, mobile home stands, buildings or other facilities shall be
landscaped.
6. Garbage and waste material shall be stored in weatherproof and animal-proof
containers and shall be visually screened from all adjacent sites and public
thoroughfares.
7. All mobile homes shall meet or exceed the CSA 2240 Standards.
9. That the developer shall ensure that there is an adequate supply of water for fire
suppression within the mobile home park. The developer shall ensure that the following
provisions are satisfied:
Providing a cistern containing potable water with three inch (3") camlock fittings
when the irrigation water has been disconnected. The cistern shall have a 15,000
gallon capacity. The fire department is to supply the appropriate connections for
their pumper truck;
Providing a three inch (3") camlock fitting with a''/4 turn valve on the north
irrigation outlet on the west road. This water supply will be utilized during the
irrigation season;
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Providing supplementary water, if required, through private services.
10. That the developer shall ensure that there is proper disposal of sewage and waste from
each unit.
1 1. That the developer shall ensure that the property is maintained to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
12. That the developer shall ensure that there is adequate traffic control signage at the
access/egress of the mobile home park to the secondary highway. The developer shall
contact the Public Works Department to determine their requirements for signage in this
area.
13. That the Municipal Planning Commission waive the requirement under Section 61.3 of
the land use bylaw for the area of the mobile home park to be larger than the 10 acres.
The total area of the mobile home park will be 16.75 acres. Any future expansion of
this mobile home park shall be subject to further review by the municipality and may
include the preparation of an area structure plan to review matters outlined in the
Municipal Government Act as well as by County Council.
Carried.
9. Development Report
The Development Report for June 21, 2000 to July 25, 2000 was presented to the
Commission. Moved by B. M`Kellar that we approve this report. Carried.
10. Correspondence
1. Brooks Asphalt & Aggre atg a Ltd.
A letter from Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd., with regard to the operation of their asphalt
plant, was presented to the Committee as information.
2. Town of Brooks -Subdivision Application 2000 SUB OS
Pt. of Parcel C. Plan 2165 JK, Pt. of Block 1, Plan 9111050
A letter from the Town of Brooks, requesting comments on Subdivision Application 2000
SUB O5, was presented to the Committee. The Planner will respond to this letter.
1 1. Other Business
1. Draft Concept of Plans for Johnson Farms & Weiss Properties
Draft Concept Plans for Johnson Farms & Weiss Properties were presented to the Committee
as information.
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12. Land Use Changes
There were no Land Use Changes.
13. Post Agenda Items
I . Timko, George & Vauxhall Co-op Petroleum Ltd. -Division 5
Pt. N W 28-18-14-W4 -Urban Fringe District to Light Industrial District
Cliff McDonald, of Vauxhall Co-op Petroleum Ltd., was in attendance to present information
on this Land Use Change application.
Lunch
The Committee recessed for lunch and a site inspection from 1 1:50 a.m. to I :OS p.m.
Post A~?enda Items (cont'd)
1. Timko, George & Vauxhall Co-op Petroleum Ltd. -Division 5
Pt. NW 28-18-14-W4 -Urban Fringe District to Light Industrial District (cont'd)
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recommend to Council that consideration be given
to first reading ofa bylaw to amend the land use district described as Pt. NW 28-18-14-W4
from OF -Urban Fringe District to LI -Light Industrial District providing there is sufficient
land for the construction of a service road that will align with the Brooks Industrial Road.
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we table this motion. Carried.
14. Question Period/Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
I5. Adjourn
Moved by J. Doerksen that the meeting adjourn at 1:45 p.m. Carried.
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