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Home My WebLink About2007-03-27 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) Minutes,,,.,_ COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 27, 2007 The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 commencing at 10:03 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: C. Vermeeren, Chairman H. Wutzke, Councillor B. McKellar, Member S. Swenson, Member STAFF: R. Roycroft, Development Control Officer D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC N. Moriyama, Chief Administrative Officer C. Jakobsen, Administrative Sectary OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: A.M. Philipsen, Councillor Division 3 Cliff Sewall - #07 LUA 004 Nick Salonka - #07 LUA 007 ,•- Cory Baksa 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING P-37/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that Councillor Schroeder be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. MINUTES a) February 27, 2007 P-38/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the minutes of the February 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS ,.~- J The Chairman called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA P-39/07 MOVED BY S. SWENSON that the. agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES b) Permit #3039 - Pt. SE 29-20-14-W4M Eldon Ropp (Owner/Applicant) Dwelling on Agricultural Parcel The Development Control Officer informed the Commission that the applicant has submitted a land use amendment application. This development permit will be brought back to the Commission at a later date. 7. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT The Chairman provided this report to the Commission. 8. DEVELOPMENT REPORT -FEBRUARY 21 -MARCH 20. 2007 P-40/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Development Report be accepted. 9. CORRESPONDENCE MOTION CARRIED There was no correspondence to be presented at this meeting. 10. LAND USE CHANGES b) #07 LUA 005 - Pt. SE 13-15-14-W4M Mike & Anne Van Dyk (Owner) /Midwest Surveys/ GMAC Real Estate (Applicants) Division 1 (Approx. 5 acres) From A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District P-41/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council to provide first reading to change approximately 2.02 hectares (5 acres) of land in Pt. SE 13-15-14- W4M from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. MOTION DEFEATED March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 2 ,,, c) #07 LUA 006 - Pt. SE 29-20-14-W4M Eldon & Doreen Ropp (Owner/Applicant) Division 8 (Approx. 6.5 acres) From A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District P-42/07 MOVED BY B. MCKELLAR that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council to provide first reading to change approximately 2.6 hectares (6.5 acres) of land in Pt. SE 29-20-14-W4M from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District. MOTION CARRIED 11. SUBDIVISIONS a) #2007-0-077 - Pt. NE 7-19-14-W4M Darrell and Kathleen Smith (Owner/Applicant) Create one industrial lot P-43/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that Subdivision #2007-0-077 be tabled. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting Cliff Sewall arrived at 10:38 a.m. 10. LAND USE CHANGES -Continued a) #07 LUA 004 - Pt. SE 30-18-14-W4M Cliff Sewall (Owner/Applicant) Division 10 (Approx. 39.30 acres) From HWY C -Highway Commercial District to LI -Light Industrial District and from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District The Planner indicated that the applicant wishes to redesignate approximately 15.90 hectares (39.30 acres) from HWY C - Highway Commercial District to LI -Light Industrial District and approximately 36.4 hectares (90.0 acres) from A - Agricultural District to CR - Country Residential District in a portion of SE 30-18-14-W4M. P-44/07 MOVED BY B. MCKELLAR that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council to provide first reading to change approximately 52.6 hectares (129.9 acres), of land in SE 30-18-14-W4M from HWY C -Highway Commercial District to LI -Light Industrial District and from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District MOTION CARRIED '~ Cliff Sewall left the meeting at 11:01 a.m. March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 3 Arrived at Meeting Nick Salonka and Cory Baksa arrived at 11:01 a.m. d) #07 LUA 007 -Plan 7811334 Block B (Pt. SE 6-19-14-W4M) Nick and Vionne Salonka (Owner/Applicant) Division 10 (Approx. 21 acres) From A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District P-45/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council to provide first reading to change approximately 8.5 hectares (21.0 acres) of land in Plan 7811334 Block B (Pt. SE 6-19-14-W4M) from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District. MOTION CARRIED Nick Salonka left the meeting at 11:17 a.m. 16. OTHER BUSINESS a) Delegation -Cory Baksa Re: Direction on the Butch Martin Application Cory Baksa indicated that she would like some direction from Commission on the Butch Martin application. The Planner is to discuss a proper direction with Council, and further discuss with the applicant. Cory Baksa left the meeting at 11:23 a.m. 11. SUBDIVISIONS b) #2007-0-095 - Pt. NW 8-24-15-W4M Marian Christianson/Ruth Riddell (Owner) /Jeff & Ruth Riddell (Applicant) Subdivision of a previously subdivided agricultural parcel P-46/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council APPROVAL of Subdivision #2007-0-095, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. The applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement. 3. Consideration of adjacent landowners and referral agencies comments. 4. Provision of a surveyors sketch. 5. Payment of municipal reserve. 6. Establishment of an easement for access if approved at presented. rch 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission MOTION CARRIED Page 4 ,,., c) #2007-0-100 -Plan 8011207 Parcel A (NE 1-20-13-W4M) Heather and Dave Donaldson (Owner/Applicant) Create one additional country residential lot P-47/07 MOVED BY S. SWENSON that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council APPROVAL of Subdivision #2007-0-100, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Neweii. 2. The applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement. 3. Consideration of adjacent landowners and referral agencies comments. 4. Provision of a surveyors sketch. 5. Payment of municipal reserve. MOTION CARRIED ~~ The Committee RECESSED for lunch at 11:56 a.m. and RECONVENED at 12:41 p.m. 11. SUBDIVISIONS -Continued d) #2007-0-108 - NW 20-18-14-W4M Eastern Irrigation District (Owner)/ Focus Corporation (Applicant) ..-- Create an agricultural lot for public /quasi-public use P-48/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council APPROVAL of Subdivision #2007-0-108, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of Newell. 2. The applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement. 3. Consideration of adjacent landowners and referral agencies comments. MOTION CARRIED 12. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE PERMITS There were no new Agricultural Support Service Permits to review. 13. STATUTORY PLANS - NEW ~ AMENDMENTS There were no Statutory Plans to review. Anne Marie Philipsen left the meeting at 1:05 p.m. c March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 5 14. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS a) Permit #3044 -Plan 0411757 Block 2 Lot 21 (Bassano Airport) - Division 6 Site Support Services Ltd. (Owner) /Lawrence Evasiuk (Applicant) Construct an airplane hanger P-49/07 MOVED BY S. SWENSON that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit # 3044 and grant a 4.5 m variance to the front (south) setback and a 1.54 m variance to the east setback, where the following are required prior to commencement of construction, final approval and issuance of this permit: a) The developer providing the Development Officer with a copy of the building permit issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. b) The developer entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation and/or upgrade of any required road approaches to the parcel. This agreement shall, at the applicant's expense, be registered as a caveat against the lands, if required. c) That the applicant submit a construction plan demonstrating that no construction vehicles shall use the paved tarmac. and subject to the following conditions: 1) This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 390 m2 (4,200 ft.z) airplane hangar on land described as Lot 21, Block 2, Plan 0411757. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. _. 2) The proposed development complying with: a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and ~~~ standards. b. The provisions of Section 74 of Land Use Bylaw #1443-03, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the Development Near Established Airports. c. the provisions of Section 99 of Land Use Bylaw #1443-03, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the PS -Public Service District. d. the Alberta Building Code where applicable. e. any concerns put forth by the County Of Newell Public Works Department. f. Any concerns put forth by the Town of Bassano. g. Any concerns put forth by the Eastern Irrigation District. h. Any concerns put forth by NavCanada. i. Any concerns put forth by Transport Canada. j. Any concerns put forth by the Pioneer Gas Co-op. 3) The developer ensuring: a. the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (North) Side Rear *3.Om 1.46m 3.Om * Minimum yard distances from subdivision streets or service roads. Setbacks from local roads shall be in compliance with those in the General Land Use Regulations (Section 73). b. the proposed building is consistent with the purpose of the land use district and that the design, character and appearance of the proposed building is compatible with, or exceed the standard of, other buildings in the vicinity. ~- March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 6 ,,.._ c. site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto adjoining properties. d. the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation. e. adequate supply of water is provided for potable use. f. there is proper and legal access provided to the property. g. the property is maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. h. construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on the property and not on the public roadway. i. continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is provided to the property. j. all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from the public roadways. k. no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. I. that the property be used exclusively for airport and aviation related purposes. m. that the existing storage container be removed within 60 days of the construction of the hanger. MOTION CARRIED ~~ wtim '^' b) Permit #3048 -Plan 8111799 Block A (Pt. NE 10-20-14 aAFM'j - Division 8 Tom and Claudia Declercq (Owner/Applicant) Addition to existing garage P-50/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission APPROVE Development Permit # 3048 and that the use be classified as an addition to an existing "Accessory Building" being a permitted use within the A -Agricultural District and a 13.5 m variance being granted for the front (north) setback. Despite falling within the north setback, the structure is 36m away from Highway 544, which is a safe distance. Approval is being granted for the construction of a 29.5 m2 (318 ft.2) addition to an existing garage and a variance of 13.5 m to the north setback, where the following are required prior to commencement of construction, final approval and issuance of this permit: a) The developer providing the Development Officer with a copy of the building permit issued by a licensed, accredited building inspection agency for the County of Newell. b) The developer entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation and/or upgrade of any required road approaches to the parcel. This agreement shall, at the applicant's expense, be registered as a caveat against the lands, if required. c) The developer entering into a Roadside Development Agreement with Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation, if required by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation and providing evidence of this ~''" agreement. '~ and subject to the following conditions: , March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 7 1) This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 29.5 mz (318 ft.Z) addition to an existing garage and a variance of 13.5m to the north _ setback and a 13.5 m. variance to the to the front (north) setback on lands described as Block A, Plan 8111799, (Pt. NE-10-20-14-W4M). Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. 2) The proposed development complying with: a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. b. the provisions of Section 79 of Land Use Bylaw #1443-03, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the A -Agricultural District. c. the Alberta Building Code where applicable. d. any concerns put forth by the County Of Newell Public Works Department. e. any concerns put forth by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. f. any concerns put forth by the Eastern Irrigation District. g. Any concerns put forth by the Atco Gas Company. 3) The developer ensuring: a. the following setbacks are maintained for this development: Front (North) Side Rear *30m **3 m **3 m *Minimum distance to be maintained from public road ROW or highways. **Minimum distance to be maintained from the property lines. b. the proposed accessory building is consistent with the purpose of the land use district and that the design, character and appearance of _ the proposed building is compatible with, or exceed the standard of, other buildings in the vicinity. - c, site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto adjoining properties. d. the property is not used for conducting a business or commercial operation. e. adequate supply of water is provided. for potable use. f. there is proper and legal access provided to the property. g. the property is maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. h. construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on the property and not on the public roadway. i. continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is provided to the property. j. all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from the public roadways. k, no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. MOTION CARRIED March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 8 ,,~ 6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES -Continued a) Permit #2818 - Pt. SW 5-18-14-W4M Elizabeth Redelback, Janet Mapes, Ron Redelback (Owners) Ron Redelback (Applicant) Legalize Existing Development -Creation of 14 Additional Lots The Commission indicated that they would like to have a Concept Plan submitted by the applicant. The Development Control Officer will get in contact with the applicant's agent. 15. HOME OCCUPATION/HOME INDUSTRY PERMITS There were no new Home Occupation/Home Industry Permits to review. 17. POST AGENDA a) Planning Retreat The Administrator informed the Commission that a Planning Retreat has been scheduled for April 25tH, 26tH, and 27tH from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Diane Horvath with Oldman River Regional Services Commission will .- facilitate this retreat. A discussion followed on topics that need should be discussed at the retreat. b) Dick Dick Subdivision Extension Fee P-51/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning Commission recommend to County Council that the subdivision extension fee of $500.00 not be waived for subdivision 06 NL 002. MOTION CARRIED c) SDH Oilfield Appeal The Planner informed the Commission that an appeal has been submitted by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation to the Municipal Government Board on Subdivision #2007-0-057, SDH Oilfield / Sheldon Houseman. The Planner will inform the Commission on a hearing date. d) Cassils Area Structure Plan The Chairman wanted to determine who will be in attendance. This item ,.-. will be brought back to the next Municipal Planning Commission meeting. ~, March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 9 18. IN CAMERA ITEMS There were no in camera items. 19. QUESTION PERIOD None 20. INFORMATION ITEMS None 21. ADJOURN P-52/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that the meeting adjourn at 2:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED ~~~~ CHAIRMAN i~ /~ - ADMINISTRATOR March 27, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission Page 10