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COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 30, 2008
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 30, 2008 commencing at
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: W. Daniels, Councillor
J. Harbinson, Councillor
S. Evans, Councillor
A. Eastman, Councillor
B. De]ong, Councillor
H. Wutzke, Councillor
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
I. Schroeder, Councillor
R. Andrews, Councillor
B. McKellar, Member
S. Swenson, Member
STAFF: B. Keith, Assistant Administrator
D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC
A. Wickert, Development Control Officer
D. Lester, Development Control Clerk
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: Murray Jorgenson, 2008-0-310
Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys), 2008-0-310 & 2008-0-316
Cheryl Hyland, DP #3260
Tim Williamson, DP #3260
Cory Baksa, Countess Concept Plan & Item 12b
Nick Neudorf, DP #3244
Henry Penner, DP #3244
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
P-128/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that Councillor Douglass be
excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) September 30, 2008
P-129/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the minutes of the
September 30, 2008 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-130/08 MOVED BY S. SWENSON that the agenda be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
7. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT
The County Planner informed the Board of the SDAB Hearing taking place
on October 31, 2008. She stated that the SDAB is required to issue a
decision within 15 days of the hearing, and that she would have an update
at the next MPC meeting.
8. DEVELOPMENT REPORT -SEPTEMBER 23- OCTOBER 23, 2008
P-131/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de ]ONG that the Development Report be
accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence to be presented at this meeting.
Arrived at Meeting
Murray Jorgenson (Speargrass Cattle) and Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys) arrived at 10:17
a.m.
10. SUBDIVISIONS
a) #2008-0-310 - NW 13-21-17-W4M
Speargrass Cattle Co. Ltd. (Owner) /Midwest Surveys (Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 5.84 Acre (2.36 Hectare) parcel from a
quarter section legally known as the NW 1.4 of 13-21-17-W4M.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-132/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-310, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
MOTION CARRIED
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Left the Meeting
Murray Jorgenson left at 10:25 a.m.
b) #2008-0-316- Lots 6 & 7, Block A, Plan 061 0268, Ptn SW 3-19-15-
W4M, Division 5
Kenneth & Lynette Brodoway (Owner) /Midwest Surveys (Applicant)
To reconfigure two parcels created in 2006 legally known as Lot 6 and 7,
Block A, Plan 061 0268.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-133/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-316, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That ail outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the subdivided portion of Lot 7 (Certificate of Title 061 056 550) be
consolidated with the adjacent Lot 6 (Certificate of Title 061 061 112) in
a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be
subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority.
Left the Meeting
Karen Peters (Midwest Surveys) left at 10:28 a.m.
~.. Arrived at Meeting
Cheryl Hyland and Tim Williamson arrived at 10:29 a.m.
11. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
MOTION CARRIED
a) Permit #3260 -Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 021 2472, NW 31-20-14-W4M,
Division 8
Leif & Janice Hanson (Owner) /Tim Williamson (Applicant)
Installation of a moved-in building
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit application.
P-134/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3260 granting approval
for the installation of a 1965 dwelling on the property, subject to the
following conditions:
This permit is being granted only for the installation of a 1180 ftZ
(109.62 m2) single unit dwelling built in 1965, on lands legally described
as Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 021 2472, NW 31-20-14 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
The proposed development complying with:
a) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and
standards.
b) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments
r"` thereto, pertaining to the Country Residential District.
c) Ali Alberta Building Codes where applicable.
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d) The developer obtaining any required permits, which may include
electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing from an
accredited inspection agency and providing copies of any permits to
the Development Officer
e) 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.
f) The developer obtaining and complying with a Private Sewage
Disposal System Permit. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
g) The developer obtaining a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit
must be submitted to the Development Officer.
The developer ensuring:
h) That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted October 10, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
i) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front, Side, Rear: 20 ft (ti.l m)
j) That the design, character and appearance of the proposed building
and addition are consistent with other buildings in the vicinity.
k) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
I) That there is proper and legal access provided to the property.
g) That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
h) That all construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored
on the property and not on the public roadway.
i) The continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the
public roadway where access is provided to the property.
j) That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater
from this use.
k) That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
MOTION CARRIED
Left the Meeting
Cheryl Hyland and Tim Williamson left at 10:44 a.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Cory Baksa arrived at 10:45 a.m.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Countess Concept Plan
Cory Baksa provided background on the proposed concept plan. She
indicated that Mr. Ragan wants to take the site and turn it into a
historical museum, displaying the way Countess would have looked in
the early 1900s. She asked MPC how they would like to handle this
unique situation. The County Planner indicated that she would like to see
a more detailed plan that includes information about servicing.
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~ Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Douglass arrived at 11:09 a.m.
The more detailed plan would be used prior to making any decisions
about rezoning in order to ensure that the parcel is suitable for the
proposed use. The Planner also stated that the zoning will either need to
be commercial or dlrect control, and that the additional information will
be needed in order to develop a policy for a direct control district if that
is the zoning chosen. Ms. Baksa would like additional direction before
creating a more detailed plan.
P-135/08 MOVED BY B. McKELLAR that the Municipal Planning Commission table the
Countess Concept Plan and return to it later in the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Nick Nuedorf & Henry Penner arrived at 11:19 a.m.
P-136/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Motion P-123/08 be lifted
from the table.
MOTION CARRIED
6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a) Permit #3244 - Pt. NW 11-21-18-W4M, Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 791 0698,
Division 6
,,,.-. Peter Peters (Owner) /Old Colony Mennonite Church (Applicant)
Construction of a Church
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit being brought back from the
September MPC meeting. She directed the Board's attention to a site
plan done by Midwest Surveys. B. McKellar inquired as to whether or not
the existing buildings and the proposed building would be on the same
lot. The County Planner stated that the new building would be on the
same lot as the existing home and Quonset, and that the Land Use
Bylaw only has rules against additional dwellings, not additional
buildings. This type of additional building is a discretionary use in the
Country Residential district. The Board asked whether or not the
applicant looked at building the church to the North of the quonset. The
applicant indicated that while the church and parking area would fit back
there, the owner of the parcel does not want the building there. The
County Planner drew the Board's attention to the condition in the Alberta
Transportation Roadside Development Permit indicating that the
applicant would be responsible for any upgrades to the intersection on
SH 550 that might be necessary in the future.
P-122/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3226, and permit Old
Colony Mennonite Church to construct a church on the proposed parcel
of land, as outlined in the application, and subject to the following
conditions:
The proposed development complying with:
,'''` a) All Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and
standards.
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b) The provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments
thereto, pertaining to the Country Residential District.
c) All Alberta Building Codes where applicable.
d) The developer obtaining any required permits, which may include
electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and/or plumbing from an
accredited inspection agency and providing copies of any permits to
the Development Officer.
e) The developer providing the Development Officer with a copy of the
construction permit issued by a licensed, accredited inspection
agency.
f) The developer obtaining and complying with a Private Sewage
Disposal System Permit. A copy of this permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
g) The developer obtaining a Roadside Development Permit from
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. A copy of this permit must
be submitted to the Development Officer.
h) The developer preparing a landscape plan, which will screen the
parking area from the subdivision road and other dwellings in the
subdivision. This landscape plan must be submitted within 6 months
of permit approval for endorsement by the Development Officer, and
it must be completed within 2 years of permit approval.
The developer ensuring:
i) That this development is located as shown on the site plan approved
in this application and submitted August 22, 2008. Any changes to
that plan shall require the written approval of the Development
Officer.
j) That the following setbacks on all sides are maintained for this
development:
Front, Side, Rear: 20 ft (6.1 m)
k) That the design, character and appearance of the proposed building
are consistent with other buildings in the vicinity.
I) That the property is not used for conducting a business or
commercial operation without first obtaining the required permits.
m) That an adequate supply of water is provided for domestic use.
n) That there is proper and legal access provided to the property.
o) That adequate parking space is available for this use.
p) That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to all
sides of the building.
q) That landscaping of the property is complete within two years from
the date of approval.
r) That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
s) That all construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on
the property and not on the public roadway.
t) The continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the
public roadway where access is provided to the property.
u) That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater
from this use.
v) That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
w) That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof and
animal-proof containers and these containers are covered and
screened from the public roadways.
MOTION DEFEATED
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~ Left the Meeting
Nick Nuedorf & Henry Penner left at 11:45 a.m.
12. OTHER BUSINESS CONTD.
b) Proposal within the IMDP area -Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 841 0873, Ptn SW
2-19-14-W4M, Division 10 -Randy & Cory Baksa
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision application within the IMDP. She indicated that she does not
feel that this subdivision will impact the IMDP negotiations.
P-137/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning
Commission will entertain a subdivision application for a subdivision on this
parcel.
MOTION CARRIED
Left the Meeting
Cory Baksa left at 11:44 a.m.
10. SUBDIVISIONS CONTD.
c) #2008-0-315 - NW 21-21-16-W4M
Ken Klassen Seed Inc. (Owner) /Neil Klassen (Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 7.20 Acre (2.91 Hectare) parcel from a
quarter section legally known as the NW ~/a of 21-21-16-W4M.
~-. The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-138/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de ]ONG that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-315, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch
from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions
of the existing buildings and the exact dimensions of the lot to be
subdivided.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee RECESSED for lunch at 11:59 a.m. and RECONVENED at 1:01
p.m.
Arrived at Meetino
Cory Baksa arrived at 1:02 p.m.
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a) Countess Concept Plan Contd.
~,,.,, Discussion continued regarding the Countess Concept Plan. The
Development Control Officer reminded the Board that we are looking for
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direction from MPC on how to handle this proposal. Councillor Douglass
asked why this parcel is zoned agricultural if it was a hamlet in the past.
The County Planner indicated that this parcel has not actually been a
hamlet since any Land Use Bylaws have been adopted, it was zoned
agricultural. Ms. Baksa asked the Board to make a motion indicating that
they are in favour of the concept of the Countess Country Museum,
stating that it would allow the applicant to move forward with gathering
more information.
P-139/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning
Commission supports in principal the concept of the Countess Museum.
MOTION CARRIED
Left the Meeting
Cory Baksa left at 1:24 p.m.
c) Proposal within the IMDP area - SE 30-18-14-W4M, Division 5 -Cliff
Sewall
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
application which is located in the IMDP study area. She is concerned
that both the magnitude of the proposed development and the close
proximity to the industrial park in the city that the development might
have an impact on IMDP negotiations with the city. The Board agrees
with the concerns of the County Planner and would like staff to give
direction to the applicant with regards to the use of the land and the
IMDP.
P-140/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission will not entertain a subdivision application for a subdivision on
this parcel until after the IMDP has been completed.
MOTION CARRIED
13. POST AGENDA
a) NRCB Application -Newell Colony
This item was accepted as information.
14. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
15. QUESTION PERIOD
None
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) NRCB Application - Springview Hutterian Brethren
This item was accepted as information.
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b) Letter from Summit Environmental re: Environmentally Significant Area
mapping and reporting documents
This item was accepted as information.
17. AD70URN
P-141/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the meeting adjourn at 1:40
p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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